The ColeWithTheFacts Podcast
by Cole Rushforth
Welcome to The Colewiththefacts Podcast! Hosted by social media personality Cole Rushforth, this show dives in to some of the strangest, most bizarre moments throughout the history of sports. Whether you're a fan of all things sports or just enjoy wacky-but-true stories, this show is guaranteed to have something for you!Episodes are uploaded weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Episodes
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Episode 10 - The Own Goal that Caused a Murder/Ping Pong Diplomacy
In the 1994 World Cup, a Columbian defender named Andrés Escobar scored a costly own goal that led to his country's elimination, and far worse. One ping pong player single-handedly was responsible for two powerful countries achieving peace after more than 20 years, and he did it all by accident....
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Episode 9 - When Fans Attack/The Strangest Olympic Event Ever
In 1993, Monica Seles was the face of professional women's tennis at only nineteen years of age. That all changed when a crazed fan attacked her with a kitchen knife in the middle of a match. The 1904 Olympic Marathon race contained dehydration, a pack of wild dogs, food poisoning and a trainer...
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Episode 8 - The Coach who Sued his Team/The Most Bizarre Protest in the History of Sports
In the 2000s, Texas Tech University's Head Football Coach, Mike Leach, was dominant. His job looked like one of the safest in the nation, until a scandal that resulted in his termination opened up a web of controversy that ended in Leach taking legal action against his former school. In 2002, a...
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Episode 7 - The Soccer War/Worst Fan Promotion of All Time
In 1969, El Salvador and Honduras fought a war that ended in over 2,000 deaths...all because of a soccer match. A professional baseball team once decided to sell beer for 10 cents in an attempt to increase ticket sales. What seemed like a good marketing strategy at first quickly became the…
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Episode 6 - Eight Marathons in 24 Hours/ The One-Armed Outfielder
In September 2022, a Lithuanian man named Alexandr Sorokin set off to break the record for the longest distance ran over a 24-hour period. What happened will shock you. Pete Gray lost his right arm in a tragic accident when he was just six years old. Despite this, he went on to play professional...
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Episode 5 - The Story of the Steagles/The Shortest Player in MLB History
Due to a shortage of players from World War 2 in 1943, two famous NFL franchises decided to combine their teams to continue playing. Their team name and legendary season are still being talked about by football fans to this day. In 1951, the St. Louis Browns were one the worst teams in Major…
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Episode 4 - A Man who Snuck into 35 Super Bowls/The Most Rigged Sports Game of all Time
A man who snuck into 35 consecutive Super Bowls without ever paying a ticket, and the story of the most controversial finish in the history of professional sports. Make sure to follow all of our socials to never miss any content from the pod: Instagram:...
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Episode 3 - The Worst Skier of All Time/The Biggest Blowout in Football History
A man who once tried to qualify for the Olympics without ever stepping foot on snow before in his life, and the biggest blowout in football history. Make sure to follow all of our socials to never miss any content from the pod: Instagram:...
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Episode 2 - Unexpected Heroes and Mid-Game Trades
What happens when a 42-year old zamboni driver is thrown in to an NHL game to play goalie, and when two teams trade players in the middle of a doubleheader? Listen to today's show to find out! Make sure to follow all of our socials to never miss any content from the pod: Instagram:...
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Episode 1 - Death, Taxes and LSD?
What happens when an MLB pitcher accidentally plays a game on psychedelic drugs, and when a jockey dies in the middle of a horserace? Listen to today's show to find out! Make sure to follow all of our socials to never miss any content from the pod: Instagram:...
About this show
Welcome to The Colewiththefacts Podcast! Hosted by social media personality Cole Rushforth, this show dives in to some of the strangest, most bizarre moments throughout the history of sports. Whether you're a fan of all things sports or just enjoy wacky-but-true stories, this show is guaranteed to have something for you!Episodes are uploaded weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Cole Rushforth
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