#460 - The Trouble - Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 1

#460 - The Trouble - Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 1

Author: James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman May 6, 2025 Duration: 1:50:58

This week, we start a series on a man who grew up in Northern Ireland, amidst "The Trouble" of the time. In part 1, we look at his origins, including boxing, from the age of 5, and watching his father be beaten by British soldiers, to eventually joining the youth wing of the IRA. He also fights anyone, and everyone. Doesn't take any guff from teachers, and comes up with a new, and horrifying way to get out of going to school!!


Steal your first drink from an alcoholic delivery driver, visit your father in an internment camp, and take a swing at your teacher with Eamonn "The Terminator" Magee - Part 1!!


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Ever wonder what happens when the final whistle blows and the real trouble begins? Crime in Sports digs into the bizarre, shocking, and often downright stupid criminal misadventures of professional athletes. Hosts James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman, both working comedians, serve as your guides through this strange intersection of stadiums and courtrooms. They do the heavy lifting, sifting through court documents and bizarre headlines so you don't have to. Each episode focuses on a different sports figure who fumbled their legacy not on the field, but in the eyes of the law. The tone is less somber true crime and more like a conversation at a bar, where disbelief and laughter are the main reactions to the tales of heists, fights, frauds, and inexplicable decisions that landed these stars in handcuffs. You'll hear the full story, from their rise to fame to their spectacular fall from grace, all delivered with a sharp comedic edge that finds the absurdity without glorifying the crime. This podcast operates on a simple, compelling premise: talent is no shield against terrible life choices. New episodes arrive weekly, offering a fresh dose of schadenfreude and solid research, proving that sometimes the most entertaining games are the ones played out in a courtroom.
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