The Sneak

From USA TODAY, The Sneak is a documentary series that digs into the long shadows cast by major sporting events, where competition and high stakes collide with darker human stories. Each season is a deep, character-driven investigation into a true crime mystery rooted in the world of sports, blending meticulous reporting with narrative tension. You'll hear firsthand accounts, archival audio, and the hosts piecing together timelines and motives, creating a vivid sense of place and history. The current season unravels the haunting disappearance of brilliant NASCAR engineer Mario Rossi, set against the backdrop of the sport's early-1980s drug smuggling scandals. It's a cold case that the podcast aims to solve, examining how the pressures of elite racing and criminal underworlds might have intersected. Previous seasons, like the investigation into the Murders at Whiskey Creek involving a world champion surfer, follow a similar pattern-using sports as the entry point to explore complex tales of society, culture, and crime. The result is a compelling listen that feels more like an audio detective story than a typical sports show, revealing how the pursuit of victory can sometimes conceal devastating secrets. This podcast delivers those untold stories with the gravity and depth they deserve.