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The "Close But No Cigar" Sports Podcast

The "Close But No Cigar" Sports Podcast

Written by: Peter Shaw
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 This is the podcast that dives deep into the stories of great teams that did not win a title. They came close, but as the old carnival barkers said, "No cigar!" Even though these teams never won the big one, they still deserve to be recognized. Whether the team was undone by poor timing, injuries, hubris or just plain bad luck, they all have a tale worth telling. In season 2, the theme is "Unknown Legends," I tell the stories of sports legends from around the world you don’t know but should, hence the title. In season 3, the theme is "If You're Not First, You're Last" and I look at less famous firsts in the history of sports. In season 4, the theme is "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't trying," and I recount the stories of famous and less famous cheaters in sports.

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Episodes
  • If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’! Bloodgate

    If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’! Bloodgate
    May 4 2026
    In season 4 of The "Close But No Cigar" Sports Podcast the theme is "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'!" In this episode, I tell the story of the English professional rugby player who turned the sport upside down by pretending to bleed during a match. But was it really his idea? You are welcome!

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    15 mins
  • If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’! The Dirtiest Players in Pro Hockey History

    If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’! The Dirtiest Players in Pro Hockey History
    Apr 27 2026
    In season 4 of The "Close But No Cigar" Sports Podcast the theme is "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'!" In this episode, I tell the stories some of the dirtiest pro hockey players of all time. You are welcome!

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    14 mins
  • If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’! The Dirtiest Players in Pro Basketball History

    If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’! The Dirtiest Players in Pro Basketball History
    Apr 20 2026
    In season 4 of The "Close But No Cigar" Sports Podcast the theme is "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'!" In this episode, I tell the stories some of the dirtiest pro basketball players of all time. You are welcome!

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    7 mins
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