Podcast appearances and mentions of Victor Conte

WE ARE BACK!!! This week, I'm delighted to have the colourful and controversial Victor Conte on the podcast. Conte works with many of the leading fighters in the world, including Terence Crawford, Bam Rodriguez, Devin Haney, Joshua Buatsi and he's recently linked up with Chris Eubank Jnr. Conte is very much an anti-doping advocate today, but he shot to infamy as the mastermind of the BALCO scandal in 2002, which saw him jailed for four months. Subsequently, much has been said and written about Conte, including the Netflix Untold special, Hall of Shame, but here he has his say on what he has done, what he is doing, his portrayal in the media, his detractors, his regrets, and PEDs in the sport of boxing. This is unmissable. 

Five players in MLB history have driven in 2,000 run in their career. Barry Bonds concluded his amazing 22-year career 4 RBI short of 2,000. This week we examine Bonds' career and try to find out how he came up short.Also this week, Craig and Rex with their favorite new albums released the third quarter of 2024.Errata: The reports are Bonds' head circumference grew by 1 to 1.5 inches, not that his hat size grew by 1.5 sizes. The book, "Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Antihero," by Jeff Pearlman, released in 2006, not 2007. The book is available through our affiliate link below or wherever you buy books.-->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN-->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including the books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.com Email: hooksandruns@protonmail.com Hooks & Runs on TwitterCraig at BlueskyRex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Hosts Emeritus:Andrew Eckhoff on Tik TokEric on FacebookMusic: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)     This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2024.   

Victor Conte ist etwas schmierig, halbseiden und ein begnadeter Verkäufer. Als er in Las Vegas genau den richtigen Mann für sein (Doping)-Business trifft, setzt er alles auf eine Karte und ist schon bald das Zentrum eines ausgeklügelten Doping-Systems. In der neuen Playing-Dirty-Folge zeigen Lena und Daniel, dass der Einsatz von illegalen Substanzen im Sport bei weiten nicht nur in Ländern wie China oder Russland stattfindet. Victor Conte etabliert um die 2000er ein System mit hochwirksamen anabolen Cocktails. Zu seiner Kundschaft zählt schon bald das Who-Is-Who des US-Sports – wie Jahrhundertläuferin Marion Jones oder Baseball-Superstar Barry Bonds Für Victor Conte läuft es wie am Schnürchen. Bis er an einen FBI-Agenten gerät, der den richtigen Riecher hat. Und der führt ihn direkt in Contes Müll.

Mario Lopez and Steve Kim Talk Canelo vs Munguia, Inoue Rallying in Tokyo & Victor Conte Joins us To Talk About Ryan Garcia's Failed Drug Test!

Rick Collins, the world-renowned legal authority on testosterone and other performance-enhancing drugs, explains to Unfiltered's Dr Jonny Rees, PhD, where the law's got it wrong in demonising steroids, and why the guy who wants to get jacked for his holiday should never be penalised harder than the professional sport drug cheat. “I was an apple in an orange parade.”When Rick Collins went to law school not many people there looked like him.As a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder he wasn't buying suits off the peg like his classmates. It's this start to his legal profession that has seen him became a world-renowned legal authority on testosterone and other performance and image-enhancing drugs.In his extensive career he has served as lead defense attorney on countless criminal cases and doping allegations involving anabolic steroids and related drugs nationwide and internationally, including the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operartive (BALCO) scandal that shocked professional sport in the early 2000s. (BALCO, founded by Victor Conte, supplied performance-enhancing drugs to a number of household name athletes, including Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Marion Jones.)He also serves as General Counsel to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), is a legal advisor to the Pro League of the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB), and his New York-based law firm, Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry PLLC, represents numerous companies in the sports nutrition industry.It's this experience and insight that makes him the perfect expert to explain where he thinks we are going right and, critically, when we have gone wrong in legitimising and demonising different drugs based on their impact on performance, health and public perception.Watch the full video with bonus footage at https://unfilteredonline.com/rick-collins-we-must-stop-treating-steroids-the-same-as-other-drugs/ For exclusive access to all Unfiltered's video interviews, features and documentaries visit https://unfilteredonline.com/ Get in touch in the comments below or talk to us on:Email: editorial@unfilteredonline.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSV7XVaBYUYq5YidLI12owInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered.extraTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/UnfilteredExtra

Comedian Katt Williams' podcast tour made its first stop on "The Joe Rogan Experience." The conversation did not disappoint. Jason unpacks the significance of Williams' back-and-forth with Rogan over transgenderism and the “ritual” of male entertainers wearing dresses. Jason argues that it's not a coincidence that the black men at the top of sports media – Charles Barkley, Stephen A. Smith, and Shannon Sharpe – are all public allies of the Alphabet Mafia. Midway through today's episode of "Fearless," Jason praises Cam Newton for taking responsibility for his role in a fight at a 7-on-7 tournament and challenges the former NFL star to be a better leader. The show closes with Whitlock interviewing BALCO founder Victor Conte about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports. Conte said there is reason for sports fans to be suspicious of LeBron James as it relates to EPO and other performance enhancers. We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. ​​Today's Sponsors: Support healthy blood flow and deliver more vitamins, nutrients and minerals to your entire body. Get started now for a healthier, happier you by visiting https://CardioMiracle.com/FEARLESS. Receive 10% off your first order; 15% if you choose to subscribe and save. They also offer a 60-day no risk 100% money back guarantee. Everyday, young, scared women, who don't think they have options, are choosing abortion. Preborn seeks these women out before they make the ultimate choice and introduces them to the life growing inside of them through FREE ultrasounds because of YOU who donate. Help rescue babies' lives and donate by dialing #250 and say the keyword, "BABY." or go to https://Preborn.com/Fearless Buy American beef, chicken, and seafood all over again by subscribing at https://goodranchers.com Use my code FEARLESS to get $240 in FREE bacon with  your order. Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $30 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marion Jones är friidrottens största stjärna och vill vinna fem OS-guld i Sydney 2000. Världens snabbaste kvinna vet att hon kommer klara dopningstesten efteråt, precis som hon alltid gjort och alltid kommer att göra. Men Marion Jones ska förlora allt. På ett spektakulärt och dramatiskt sätt ska den amerikanska massdopningen avslöjas. Det här är Radiosporten Dokumentär om Marion Jones och BALCO-skandalen, ett drama om svek, svartsjuka och hämnd. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Ett program från 2021, då publicerat i tre delar.Av Alexander Lundholm.Medverkande: Arne Ljungqvist, f.d. ordförande IOK:s medicinska kommitté och f.d. vice ordförande Wada.Erica Johansson, svensk rekordhållare i längdhopp och Marion Jones motståndare.Arkivljud och källor: Radiosporten, Game of Shadows, Oprahs intervjuer med Marion Jones, Graham Bensingers intervju med Victor Conte, Reuters, AP, SVT, Ekot.

It's now more than 20 years since the BALCO scandal shook the world of professional sport to its foundations, but the aftershocks are still being felt with public trust in elite performance yet to recover.It was and will forever be the most shocking and sensational sports exposé: a conspiracy to create and deliver undetectable performance-enhancing drugs to some of the most high-profile athletes in the world to give them an insurmountable advantage to dominate their rivals.Household names, including Olympic gold medalist sprinter Marion Jones - who was forced to return her five Olympic medals - and men's 100m sprinter Tim Montgomery - whose world record time was struck from the history books - became synonymous with the scandal. Others, such as multiple Major League Baseball MVP and record home run hitter Barry Bonds, were implicated without ever failing a drugs test.In all, dozens of athletes had their previously inspirational and illustrious careers forever tarnished by their associations with BALCO.While one man, BALCO founder Victor Conte, has sought fame, money and attention before, during and after his exploits were exposed by a US Internal Revenue Service investigation - most recently appearing in the Netflix documentary “Untold: Hall of Shame” - another figure, one arguably more influential to the entire BALCO operation than Conte or anyone else, has remained almost entirely in the shadows.Until now.In an exclusive and long-awaited interview, we tracked down Patrick Arnold, the enigmatic and reclusive chemist who created the designer anabolic steroid central to BALCO's success, and convinced him to break his silence and reveal his side of the biggest doping story in the history of professional sport.BALCO not only catapulted the clandestine world of sports doping into a largely shocked and unsuspecting public, but also revealed the huge risks athletes were prepared to take to get to the pinnacle of their sport.In an exclusive Unfiltered conversation with contributing editor Dr Jonny Rees, Patrick Arnold unveils the intricate tapestry of deception, ambition, and scientific ingenuity behind the BALCO scandal, and his revelations lay bare how the allure of unparalleled performance and promise of immortality seduced some of the biggest names in professional sport.More than two decades on, the catastrophic legacy of BALCO is not simply one of tarnished records and fallen idols, but a profound erosion of trust, respect and honour in competitive and professional sports.And so Arnold's side of the story is more than a sensational spectacle of how a few stars burned brightly before quickly being extinguished: it serves as a cautionary tale about the cost of victory at any price and the sheer fragility of sporting integrity in the face of irrepressible ambition.For exclusive access to all Unfiltered's video interviews, features and documentaries visit https://unfilteredonline.com/Get in touch in the comments below or talk to us on:Email: editorial@unfilteredonline.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSV7XVaBYUYq5YidLI12owInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered.extraTwitter: https://twitter.com/UnfilteredExtra

2023 was another eventful year in boxing and this final episode brings together some of the big stories and interviews featured on the pod.  Anthony Joshua  was in reflective mood when discussing the final stage of his career, Victor Conte pulled no punches at all in challenging boxing's dopers and cheaters while Timothy Bradley gave a riveting insight into his punishing fight with Ruslan Provodnikov.The boxing year started with Liam Smith stunning Chris Eubank Jnr, a result and performance upstaged only by the surprising efforts of Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury later in the year.  Matt Christie's reaction to that is worth another listen. The year closed with the heavyweights taking centre stage on an extravagant bill in Saudi where Joe Parker got the career win he craved, Daniel Dubois earned the redemption he needed and Anthony Joshua produced the spectacular finish he most wanted.    

BALCO. Victor Conte. Steroids.The Netflix Untold documentary series looks back at a time when we all wanted to believe that athletes were suddenly capable of record-breaking achievements simply by perfecting their diets, training, and supplementation. Sometimes called the “steroid era” it could easily be called the “Say it ain't so” era.Did it all start innocently? Were coaches mostly acting as drug dealers? Did the athletes understand that they were cheating and decide they didn't care?Listen for our stories of crossing paths with some of the main players in this doc.Dean Saddoris joined us for this one. You can find Dean on IG @deansaddoris.ck and at caffeineandkilos.com.Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social media and use the hashtag #onegoodquestion.Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com!Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/ and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at goodcompanyapparel.com https://3sb.co/! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get early access to our NEXT DROP!Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network.Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/ Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5538735/advertisement

Are steroids the dirty secret at the heart of sports or an ingrained part of competitive culture? It's time to pull back the curtain and get real about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in athletics. Join me, Simon Devere, as we journey from the dawn of the first Olympic Games to modern athletic competitions, dissecting the contentious history of PEDs and the role they play in the world of sports. Hold on tight as we grapple with the ethical debates surrounding the use of PEDs in sports. Drawing on Jonathan Heights' six moral foundations, we'll sift through the gray area of PED use, challenging our preconceived notions and societal norms. Then, using Michel Foucault's critique of universal moral truths, we'll delve deeper, peeling back layers of power dynamics and individual agency within the sports industry. To wrap it up, we're going to expose the controversies that swirl around PED use in sports. We'll take a hard look at the efficacy of anti-doping measures, the Victor Conte story, and question whose interests are truly being protected. Let's also consider the trend of transparency among influencers and what that means for the health of athletes and the integrity of competitions. So, are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about steroids and PEDs in sports?Producer: Thor BenanderEditor: Luke MoreyIntro Theme: Ajax BenanderIntro: Timothy DurantFor more, visit Simon at The Antagonist

IN a special episode of The Opening Bell, Victor Conte discusses the issue of performance-enhancing drugs in detail.Once notorious for his part in the BALCO scandal which involved several high-profile athletes, Conte is now campaigning for a clean sport and is arguably the most knowledgable figure in boxing on the subject of PEDs.Conte highlights the extent of PED use in boxing today, explains how and why fighters can get away with taking them, while identifying what must happen to eradicate the problem. There are important lessons to learn in a fascinating, enlightening and at times sobering interview.There is also time to preview Liam Smith-Chris Eubank II and reflect a bit more on Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, and that punch.Please rate, review, subscribe, follow and, best of all, share that love. We appreciate you!

Mario Lopez and Steve Kim are joined by Mr. BALCO Victor Conte as he Talks New Netflix Doc 'Hall of Shame', Then Terence Crawford Zooms in To Talk Errol Spence, What's Next & More!

Bo and the crew talk about the release of the Netflix documentary on the Florida football teams from 2006-2009, Dan Mullen's exodus at Florida, and all of the best fantasy football news live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys talk about the new Netflix documentary on the Florida football teams with Tim Tebow and other former Gator stars and what could be released through the content. Bo talks about watching the documentary on Victor Conte and how steroids played their part with the biggest names in baseball at the time. The guys look at Dan Mullen's time at Florida and the possible reasons for the implosion of the program as his time was running up. Bo mentions how surprised he was to find out that the main reason for the downfall was Dan letting his assistant coaches call the shots and talks about the culture shock mentioned in the article on the former Bulldogs and Gators coach. Peter Overzet from FantasyLife.com joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line to talk about the best drafting strategy, auction drafts, and the dark horse of the season live in the BankPlus Studio. Peter talks about his ties to Denver and believes that Sean Payton will bring a culture shift and turn things around for the Broncos. Peter mentions the Patriots and thinks they have been managed poorly because they failed to surround their young QB with good talent on the outside. Bo asks Peter how early is too early to hold your draft and Peter tells that he started drafting right after the Super Bowl ended. When to take a quarterback is a big part of fantasy drafts and Peter talks about how the rushing aspect has catapulted the position. Although it's important, Peter believes it's better to wait for QB's like Lamar Jackson or Justin Herbert to get the most value out of your pick. Bo asks Peter about auction drafts and if it's worth it to spend $80 on Justin Jefferson and Peter talks about that strategy feeling like giving away your first two picks for one guy. Peter talks about AJ Brown as a late first round or early second round pick and believes that if you draft him then you're embracing his volatility. Peter also talks about Garret Wilson possibly having a Devante Adams-like season with Aaron Rodgers. Peter gives the tips on drafting strategies and believs that some roster changes haven't affected the production of other running backs. Peter gives his take for the biggest dark horse of the season and compares this player to a current breakout wide receiver. Peter tells Bo that he's done over 400 drafts since February and manages 10 to 15 different teams in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Storkel, Director of Untold: Hall of Shame on Netflix. Victor Conte's name is synonymous with the biggest doping scandal ever to rock the sports community, ensnaring top athletes such as baseball great Barry Bonds and track-and-field legends Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery. For 16 years, Conte swears BALCO Laboratories, his supplement and nutrition company based in the Bay Area, never dabbled in illegal, performance-enhancing drugs. But by 2000, he went to the dark side and became the go-to guy for athletes in search of steroids, fame, and world records. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in to discuss reports that New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman's job is safe heading into next season, the Minnesota Twins' ability to win despite Carlos Correa's uneven play and the Baltimore Orioles' boneheaded decision to suspend a broadcaster for being critical of the team. Later, director Bryan Storkel swings by to promote his upcoming Netflix: Untold documentary "Hall of Shame" on Victor Conte and the BALCO scandal involving Barry Bonds. And, Cleveland Guardians radio voice Tom Hamilton checks in to discuss his viral play-by-play call of the brawl between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez. Plus, we've got appearances from MLBBro.com managing editor, the analytics guru himself Anthony Masterson and gambling expert David Gascon.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCouple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in to discuss reports that New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman's job is safe heading into next season, the Minnesota Twins' ability to win despite Carlos Correa's uneven play and the Baltimore Orioles' boneheaded decision to suspend a broadcaster for being critical of the team. Later, director Bryan Storkel swings by to promote his upcoming Netflix: Untold documentary "Hall of Shame" on Victor Conte and the BALCO scandal involving Barry Bonds. And, Cleveland Guardians radio voice Tom Hamilton checks in to discuss his viral play-by-play call of the brawl between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez. Plus, we've got appearances from MLBBro.com managing editor, the analytics guru himself Anthony Masterson and gambling expert David Gascon.  Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCouple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! On Campus presented by Subaru of Gwinnett Atlanta Braves Jesse Chavez & MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred This Day in Atlanta Braves & MLB History presented by Rhino Shield of GA NBA Minute See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! On Campus presented by Subaru of Gwinnett Atlanta Braves Jesse Chavez & MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred This Day in Atlanta Braves & MLB History presented by Rhino Shield of GA NBA Minute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! On Campus presented by Subaru of Gwinnett Atlanta Braves Jesse Chavez & MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred This Day in Atlanta Braves & MLB History presented by Rhino Shield of GA NBA Minute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams discuss The BALCO Steroids Scandal of the early 2000's lead by mastermind Victor Conte, the duality of Barry Bond's existence as a beloved home run king and steroids user, how steroids infiltrated almost every professional sport all the way up to the Olympic level, congressional hearings on baseball's drug problems, grand jury testimony, how Mark and Lance faced possible prison time for covering the story, whether PEDs should be legalized in sports, and more. I asked Mark and Lance to come on the podcast after reading their book Game Of Shadows which you should absolutely check out if you have any interest in scandals or steroids.   Guest bio (Mark Fainaru-Wada): Mark Fainaru-Wada is an investigative journalist and writer who was worked for ESPN since 2007. He formerly was a reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle, where he and Lance Williams first uncovered the BALCO steroid scandal, and is the co-author of 'Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports.' Guest bio (Lance Williams): is an investigative journalist and writer who is the senior reporter for the CIR (Center Of Investigative Reporting).  He formerly was a reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle, where he and Mark Fainaru-Wada first uncovered the BALCO steroid scandal, and is the co-author of Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports. BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/HOSTING MASTER (GUMROAD SERIES): https://auxoro.gumroad.com/l/vzekt MARK FAINARU-WADA LINKS:Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports: https://amzn.to/3cWAXNVTwitter: https://twitter.com/markfwespnESPN: https://bit.ly/3RKkn2ELeague of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth: https://amzn.to/3qgKORx LANCE WILLIAMS:Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports: https://amzn.to/3cWAXNVTwitter: https://bit.ly/3D5wy62Reveal News (CIR): https://revealnews.org/ THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

Ron welcomes Victor Conte to the show to discuss his contribution to, and now crusade against, sports doping programs. With the help of bodybuilding chemist Patrick Arnold, Conte is credited with developing the banned steroid THG at the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative (BALCO) he founded in 1984. In an interview on ABC's 20/20, he admitted to running doping programs that broke Olympic records. After his conviction and time served in prison, Conte's turned himself into a crusader to help rid sports of performance enhancing drug use. He co-wrote the 2008 book, BALCO: The Straight Dope on Barry Bonds, Marion and What We Can Do to Save Sports, and contributed to the 2015 documentary Doped: The Dirty Side of Sports that unmasks the dark reality of banned substance testing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Specialagent Jeff Novitzky rotar runt bland soporna från BALCO-laboratoriet. Samtidigt skickas ett paket till den amerikanska antidopningsbyrån USADA. I paketet ligger en spruta, inlindad i en pappershandduk. Drottningen av OS i Sydney vet inte vad som väntar. Mannen som skickat sprutan kommer senare att avslöja sitt namn. Det är en person med nära band till Marion Jones. Världens snabbaste kvinna ska falla, avslöjad på de mest spektakulära av sätt och av de som delat hennes hemlighet. En dokumentärserie av Alexander Lundholm, våren 2021. Medverkande: Arne Ljungqvist, tidigare ordförande för IOK:s medicinska kommitté, f.d. vice ordförande i WADA och IAAF. Arkivljud och källor: Radiosporten, Game of Shadows, ARD, Oprahs intervjuer med Marion Jones, Graham Bensingers intervju med Victor Conte, Reuters, AP, SVT, Ekot.

Det är sommar 2003. En sen måndagskväll i Kalifornien. Specialagent Jeff Novitzky rotar runt bland soporna från BALCO-laboratoriet. Han är snart redo att kliva in på labbet. Samtidigt skickas ett paket till den amerikanska antidopningsbyrån USADA. I paketet ligger en spruta, inlindad i en pappershandduk. Drottningen av OS i Sydney vet inte vad som väntar. Mannen som skickat sprutan kommer senare att avslöja sitt namn. Det är en person med nära band till Marion Jones. Världens snabbaste kvinna ska falla, avslöjad på de mest spektakulära av sätt och av de som delat hennes hemlighet. Det här är Radiosporten Dokumentär om Marion Jones och BALCO-skandalen. I den sista delen av tre ska sanningen komma fram och Marion Jones bli av med allt. En dokumentärserie av Alexander Lundholm, våren 2021. Medverkande:  Arne Ljungqvist, tidigare ordförande för IOK:s medicinska kommitté, f.d. vice ordförande i WADA och IAAF. Arkivljud och källor: Radiosporten, Game of Shadows, ARD, Oprahs intervjuer med Marion Jones, Graham Bensingers intervju med Victor Conte, Reuters, AP, SVT, Ekot.

Marion Jones är friidrottens största stjärna. Hon är världens snabbaste kvinna och i Sydney 2000 vill hon ha fem OS-guld. Marion Jones vet att hon kommer att klara dopningstesten efteråt, precis som hon alltid gjort och alltid kommer att göra. Men världens snabbaste kvinna ska förlora allt, på ett spektakulärt och dramatiskt sätt ska hon och den amerikanska massdopningen avslöjas. Det här är Radiosporten Dokumentär om Marion Jones och BALCO-skandalen, ett drama om svek, svartsjuka och hämnd. Det här är den första delen av tre. Om när drömmar blir verklighet. En dokumentärserie av Alexander Lundholm, våren 2021. Medverkande:  Arne Ljungqvist, tidigare ordförande för IOK:s medicinska kommitté, f.d. vice ordförande i WADA och IAAF. Arkivljud och källor: Radiosporten, Game of Shadows, Oprahs intervjuer med Marion Jones, Graham Bensingers intervju med Victor Conte, Reuters, AP, SVT, Ekot.

Marion Jones är drottningen av OS i Sydney, hon blir en av USA:s mest kända personer. Men pappan till hennes nyfödda son är inte CJ Hunter, äktenskapet med den dopade kulstötaren är över. Världens snabbaste kvinna har fått barn med världens snabbaste man, den nya världsrekordhållaren Tim Montgomery. Marions nya kärlek ska innebära problem på många sätt. Ex-mannen CJ Hunter tänker inte hålla tyst om vad han vet. Nu ska världen få höra hur Marion Jones egentligen vann sina guld i Australien. Det här är Radiosporten Dokumentär om Marion Jones och BALCO-skandalen. I den andra delen av tre kommer Marion Jones att få fler och farliga fiender. En dokumentärserie av Alexander Lundholm, våren 2021. Medverkande: Erica Johansson, svensk rekordhållare i längdhopp och motståndare till Marion Jones i Sydney. Arne Ljungqvist, tidigare ordförande för IOK:s medicinska kommitté, f.d. vice ordförande i WADA och IAAF. Arkivljud och källor: Radiosporten, Game of Shadows, Oprahs intervjuer med Marion Jones, Graham Bensingers intervju med Victor Conte, Reuters, AP, SVT, Ekot.

This is my "Turn Signal Blues" for JL with alto recorded in April 2021 Photo: Paul Lagos, Victor Conte, Sugarcande Harris, Randy Resnick

Jordan is rejoined by friend, Grace, to understand the era of steroids scandals in America’s favorite sport! Together, they explore the role performance-enhancing drugs played in Major League Baseball during the early 2000s. Key to this episode: San Francisco Giants star-player, Barry Bonds, Victor Conte, and the Bay Area Lab Co-Operative Scandal, and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig's supposed attempts to gain control of the league and its players. Message Jordan on Anchor! Works Cited Effect of Steroids in baseball can be found in these links. Info on Barry Bonds and Greg Anderson’s legal proceedings can be found in these links. Then the Federal Government got involved! Bud Selig’s Legacy and his book. NBC SPORTS says he doesn’t deserve your sympathy! Victor Conte and BALCO – Now & Then SF CHRONICLE on Bonds, BALCO, and Steroids. More info on PEDs here. BALCO Fast Facts and Timelines. See also the MLB’s wonky efforts to curb the problem.

There has always been ways of getting expression out. In the sixties I was in High School we had AM radio and FM radio. There was a show called "Morning Becomes Eclectic," that was on a station that played a little of anything. That had all kinds of music including free jazz. In the bigger cities like Los Angeles in the late sixties and early seventies they had everything. There wasn't a lot of country western actually, you had to drive up to Bakersfield to hear that. When I first moved out to California The Whiskey A-Go-Go was in its heyday. Taj was playing at the Whiskey A-Go-Go with Jesse Ed Davis. Jesse got off the stage and I went up on stage and said, "hey man you sound beautiful." Paul introduced me to Don and Larry Taylor and we did a couple of gigs at The Troubadour. They were pretty well received and then Larry said, "man this ain't it, this is jaaassss...he wanted to do something else and he left. I brought in a friend of mine from Fresno named Victor Conte. Victor became famous for a couple of other things- he played with Tower of Power-he's a great, great bass player. I'm willing to bet that if he hasn't touched his bass in ten years he could pick it up and be as funky as anyone on the planet right now. Bad jazz is when people are playing real hard and nobodies listening. Lagos used to call it "Bar Mitzvah Jazz." No matter what kind of music you play people kind of expect a show. There's so much offer on cable, concerts are huge and the magic of ensemble playing which is people who can play even if there just playing chords behind somebody else. Even when it's a singer it can be smokin" if its ensemble playing and people are listening to each other. Don't get me wrong, we practiced for hours. It's not a question of practicing, what it is a question of is hearing the other person. Getting off on backing up, you don't have to take a solo to get off. It's not like watching a porn movie. Your part of it. If your playing rhythm guitar behind Sugarcane, your part of it. Paul (Lagos) knew so much. He used to study Joseph Schillinger compositions. He and Cane used to play duets that would just fly off, you can hear that on the recordings but we did that all the time. Sometimes that's shit would last 15 minutes. We do the intro to the song, Don would sing a couple of versus, he'd take a solo, sing another verse. The bass player and I would stop and he and Paul would play for 15 minutes. When we came back in it was knowing when to come back in. This isn't to say that Victor and I were so brilliant we just came in at the right time. No one ever said, "I needed you cats to come in later or early because their was no later/earlier it was just so obvious from the ensemble playing that we were doing. We would bring it down to a certain level and come back in and that's called music." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support

My interview covers Victor Conte's rise as a nutrition consultant to Barry Bonds, Marion Jones, and other world-class athletes before it all came crashing down in the infamous BALCO raid in 2003. After serving time in prison, Conte found redemption, as he resumed his work in nutrition science and became a highly respected advisor to some of boxing's brightest young stars. He's also become an outspoken critic of the culture of PEDs in combat sports, completing a 180-degree turn from his notorious BALCO years. But Conte's story is much more than BALCO and boxing. A scrappy athletic kid from the streets of Fresno, he was a standout on his high school track team before discovering a passion for music. Learning under the legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown, Conte began doing session work before he was recruited to be the bass player for the seminal funk band Tower of Power. Thereafter, he toured with the legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock. Nicknamed the "Walkin' Fish” for his distinctive head-swaying, roving style of performing onstage, Conte went on to record seventeen albums. After years of nonstop touring, Conte left music to spend time helping to raise his three daughters, then decided to pursue his longtime interest in the biosciences. He founded BALCO Laboratories in 1984 and began studying micronutrients, particularly minerals, and started working with competitive athletes. But sports had changed since Conte's high school track days. Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) had taken hold in the highest levels of professional competition. While Conte continued his legitimate—and effective—nutritional testing and counseling for his athletes, he learned that they would not be able to compete against the elite in their sport unless they took the leap into PEDs. Thus began the odyssey that led to the infamous BALCO scandal. Conte helped to develop a designer steroid that was undetectable by standard drug tests. This allowed his athletes to gain the advantages of doping—putting them on a level playing field with their enhanced peers—while protecting them from detection. Conte also took great pains to maintain constant vigilance of the health of his athletes to protect them as much as possible against side effects from PEDs. Throughout the entire rise and fall of BALCO, Conte zealously guarded his athletes—not only their health but their reputation and legal exposure. He strongly believed his athletes deserved to be able to compete on a level playing field. That commitment has not changed. Conte has used his extensive knowledge of PEDs to call out those in boxing who may be cheating against his current stable of world class fighters. Self-taught and self-made, Conte is a successful entrepreneur who created an innovative nighttime recovery product called ZMA, a zinc-based dietary supplement that has sold multi-millions all over the world for nearly two decades. In my special interview, I get to the heart of the issues that drove Victor Conte's remarkable life journey and still motivate him today.  

Recorded in studio with Tower of Power rhythm section Victor Conte and Ronnie Beck. Pete Effamy added alto saxophone.

Guest Mark Pearlstein, partner at law firm McDermott, Will & Emery, joins Sound Bar to discuss with Jim how reports of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball turned into a high priority yet controversial federal criminal investigation. We take a swing at analyzing “The BALCO Scandal” and how it ultimately led to BALCO’s demise as well as the investigation, prosecution and ultimate vindication of San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds.

Victor Conte tells Graham about his experience watching the U.S. Olympic committee cover up positive drug tests, Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s cover up, the illegal drug programs he created for Marion Jones and Shane Mosley as the president and founder of BALCO. Plus, Conte talks of Barry Bonds’ business with BALCO and shares why he’s suspicious of Usain Bolt’s improved race results.

Angelo is joined by Fred to break down the bizarre decision to take the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua to Saudi Arabia. From a fight where Ruiz had no leverage to forcing it onto "neutral ground", the guys break down the decision from every possible angle. They ask why they are going there, if fans should be upset with the decision, and if there is any way the fight doesn't actually happen. Plus an in-depth discussion on drug testing and Victor Conte's role, Billy Joe Saunders signing with Matchroom, Canelo and Ryan Garcia getting lawyers and their potential next move, Robeisy Ramirez getting beat in his first pro fight, and the answer for why they believe the fight is going to Saudi Arabia. Become a backer at patreon.com/sundaypuncher for more content

My Lucky Star, dedicated to my wife, recorded in California with Victor Conte, Nate Ginsberg and Ronnie Beck, all great players who've been in bands like Herbie Hancock and Tower of Power.

Tower of Power have been one of the landmark r&b outfits for 50 years now. From humble beginnings in the East Bay of Northern California, co-founders and sax players Emilio Castillo and Doc Kupka started something very special that carries on today, arguably better than ever. In fact, TOP put out one of their best albums ever in 2018 called Soul Side of Town. While there have been ups and downs and stops and starts along the way (not to mention too many band members to count!) the quality has never waned and the power has never diminished. In this conversation, Emilio and I discuss all of it including his getting sober, hanging out with Sly and the Family Stone back in the day, his many 80s collaborations, and his spiritual life. We also discuss his relationship with his controversial former band member, Victor Conte. Few have ever done what they do better than TOP. They're national treasures.    https://towerofpower.com/

Flagship Topics-The main event on HBO @ Atlantic City.Dmitry Bivol gives Jean Pascal a boxing lesson. Is Bivol the best LHW? Murodjon Akhmadaliev stops Isaac Zarate. Are you impressed? Sergey Kuzmin with a TKO win on the undercard.-Match room event on DAZN @ Monte Carlo. Denis Lebedev defeats Mike Wilson by UD. Khalid Yafai gifted win? Isreal Gonzalez Robbed of the title? Michael Hunter stops and chops down Alexander Ustinov! Daniyar Yeleussinov with TKO! Fanlong stops Frank Buglioni!-Victor Conte goes off on twitter about the lack of VADA Testing done by Errol Spence. Says fighters have yet to contact VADA.-Tom Loeffler says Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez has suffered a knee injury and now won't fight on HBO's final show on December 8th.-Anthony Joshua on Wilder v Fury: "The fight is on too early in the morning for me, so I’ll be sleeping... I need Wilder to win. If Fury wins, Wilder gets a rematch so it messes up the plans a bit. Wilder for me. He will win."https://www.patreon.com/ThaboxingvoiceBUY THA BOXING VOICE T-SHIRT HERE http://thaboxingvoice.com/storePLEASE SUPPORT!!! SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & LIKEPlease check out our facebook page and hit the like button. https://www.facebook.com/Thaboxingvoiceradio GOOGLE PLUS https://plus.google.com/107960664507143008932/posts?tab=XXiWeb Sitehttp://thaboxingvoice.com/Radio show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thaboxingvoiceradioTwitter: @Thaboxingvoicehttps://twitter.com/thaboxingvoiceAudio only Podcast subscribe herehttps://itun.es/us/oY7JJ.c

This episode begins with Recap from a come-frome-behind KO Victory for Hooker over Suacedo & ShoBox/DAZN included! Also, Preview the fight weekend that includes Bivol vs Pascal on HBO & More! Other Topics For Discussion: Errol Spence turned down VADA Testing for Mikey Garcia fight according to Victor Conte?? -Wilder vs Fury All Access Episode 1 & Upper Deck Tickets open to the public! More Vada stuff pertaining to Golovkin and Canelo! Plus, More Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Subscribe on Apple Podcast (Itunes Rate & Review) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rope-a-dope-radio/id514483886?mt=2  Player.FM  https://player.fm/series/the-rope-a-dope-radio-podcast Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rope-a-dope-radio--feed  Tunein https://tunein.com/radio/Rope-A-Dope-Radio-p377391/  blogtalkradio.com/ropeadoperadio TheGruelingTruth.Net, Spotify, Spreaker & More! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable Your Voice Will Be Heard!  

Victor Conte loses his battle when he’s sentenced to prison. Marion Jones’ carefully crafted defense threatens to collapse because of a bitter divorce. And agent Novitzky’s case hits some snags as Barry Bonds fights for his reputation. After investigating for eleven years at a cost of a hundred million dollars, can agent Novitzky claim victory? Or has Victor Conte won the war?Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Back in the early 2000s, a steroids scandal rocked world sport. Famous athletes including the baseball player Barry Bonds, and the track star Marion Jones, got caught taking performance enhancing drugs supplied to them by BALCO. 'American Scandal' tells the story of BALCO, its boss Victor Conte, and how he and his clients were brought to justice. We play some of Episode 2 of American Scandal called 'Gold Medals and Bad Blood', hosted by Lindsay Graham for Wondery.

A syringe with a mysterious substance sets off a race to save the Olympics from a doping scandal. Backstabbing, recriminations and a dedicated team of investigators threaten to destroy everything Victor Conte has created. And agent Novitzky plants an undercover agent to try to bring down Barry Bonds.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Track star Marion Jones gets caught in the middle of an Olympic steroid scandal and turns to Victor Conte for help. In baseball, Barry Bonds is fed up watching other players beat records and garner fame. He teams up with a trainer who sets him on a path that will have unexpected results.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Matt Mitrione stops by to discuss his upcoming fight with Ryan Bader and potential rematch with Fedor, his solution to the Reebok sponsorship issue, Victor Conte's Jon Jones theory, rant on the UFC bringing in Brock Lesnar, friendship with Luke Rockhold, predicting Bader to beat King Mo while he was on King Mo's podcast and explains why Brendan is the only fighter he'd want to rematch and much more. Brendan talks breaking MMA & Boxing events/news, recaps UFC Maia vs Usman, breaks down/makes picks for UFC Till vs Thompson, answers fan questions and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondays at 4 pm, join Steve Kim and Gabriel Montoya for The Next Round Boxing Show for interviews, breaking news and boxing debate. Today, Steve and Gabriel start the show talking with PED expert Victor Conte to talk about Sal "Canelo" Alvarez' positive test for clenbuterol. Also, they will break down Valdez-Quigg, Garcia-Lipinets and review the weekend's action along with News and Notes. Tweet questions to @SteveUCNLive and @Gabriel_Montoya or call the Next Round Hotline: 347-215-7598.

This episode begins with a Quick Recap segement featuring Crolla vs Burns & Chris Eubank Jr.'s KO in the World Boxing Super Series! Plus, Preview, Debate, & Predictions for the Showtime Tripleheader Jermell Charlo vs Erickson Lubin, Jarret Hurd vs. Austin Trout, & Erislandy Lara vs. Terrel Guasha! Also Included #PBC on FOX Preview Santa Cruz vs Avalos & Mares vs Guettirez! Other Topics For Discussion: Mikey Garcia, Danny Garcia, Errol Spence, & Jessie Vargas all pass on a fight with Miguel Cotto: Will Banter some about each Fighter's Viewpoint on the Cotto Fight and what Golden Boy Promotions's could offer beyone Cotto! Eddie Goldman's response to Victor Conte's Thoughts & Comments on the failed test by Luis Ortiz! Checkout Eddie's Podcast No Holds Barred! Plus, Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Subscibe on Apple Podcasts(Itunes Rate & Review), Player.FM, Stitcher, Tunein, Sound Clound, Blogtalkradio.com/RopeADopeRadio & More! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio & visit the Rope A Dope Radio Podcast YouTube Channel! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard!  

This episode begins with Recap from a mild weekend featuring a key victory by Mairis Briedis over Mike Perez setting up an early 2018 Semifinal against Olegsander Usyk in the World Boxing Super Series! Plus, Preview, Banter, & Predictions for the crossroads fight between Anthony Crolla and Ricky Burns in Manchester, England! Other Topics For Discussion: Wilder vs Ortiz is Officially Off & Now The WBC called for Wilder vs Stiverne 2?!? We give the details and play a video featuring Victor Conte credited to Lukie Boxing & SNAC YouTube Channels. Follow Lukie @LukieBoxing on Twitter Visit ITRBoxing.com @InsideTheRopes YouTube Channel! Listen to Lukie's Podcast at lukieboxing.podomatic.com! -Billy Joe Saunder vs. Amir Khan Rumors? -Preview the rest of the fight schedule including Chris Eubank Jr's bout. Plus, More Current Fight News & Rumor Mill Items! Subscribe to this Weekly Podcast at Apple Podcasts(ITunes Rate & Review), Player.FM, Tunein, Stitcher, Sound Cloud, & More! Follow on Twitter @RopeADopeRadio & Visit the Rope A Dope Radio Podcast YouTube Channel! Call 646-381-4990 Listen Live or Join The Roundtable Your Voice Will Be Heard!

Mondays at 4 pm, join Steve Kim and Gabriel Montoya for The Next Round Boxing Show for interviews, breaking news and boxing debate.  Today, Steve and Gabriel welcome guest Victor Conte to discuss Luis Ortiz' positive drug test that jeopardizes his fight with WBC champ Deontay Wilder. Plus, they review and preview the past weekend's action.  And, of course, News & Notes and questions from callers and Twitter followers.     Tweet questions to @SteveUCNLive and @Gabriel_Montoya or call the Next Round Hotline: 347-215-7598.

You do not want to miss this one! Had a great time chatting with Jeff Novitzky on in this episode. Jeff was an agent for the FDA where he investigated the use of steroids in professional sports. He has also worked for the IRS and now is the head of Anti-Doping for the UFC. He is also the UFCs Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance. He was one of the key players in steroid cases taking down Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, Victor Conte, Jose Canseco, Floyd Landis, Marion Jones and many more. Jeff shares he tactic for taking down Belko. We talked in depth about some of his past cases, his history, the current state of MMA, weight cutting in UFC, his present role at the UFC, and the new UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. This is one you don't want to miss.

You do not want to miss this one! Had a great time chatting with Jeff Novitzky on in this episode. Jeff was an agent for the FDA where he investigated the use of steroids in professional sports. He has also worked for the IRS and now is the head of Anti-Doping for the UFC. He is also the UFCs Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance. He was one of the key players in steroid cases taking down Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, Victor Conte, Jose Canseco, Floyd Landis, Marion Jones and many more. Jeff shares he tactic for taking down Belko. We talked in depth about some of his past cases, his history, the current state of MMA, weight cutting in UFC, his present role at the UFC, and the new UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. This is one you don't want to miss.

Part of the "Rezmo" sessions, so-named by drummer Ronnie Beck. Also features Victor Conte on bass and Nate Ginsberg on keys.

Funk in 6/4 with some great playing by Nate Ginsberg, Victor Conte and Ronnie Beck.

In Episode 6 of The Mike Dolce Show, Mike talks about Testosterone Replacement Therapy in combat sports, Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED's), Marijuana, Lance Armstrong, Victor Conte, George St. Pierre vs. Nate Diaz, and Johny Hendricks as the #1 welterweight contender. Also, Quinton Rampage Jackson, UFC on FOX 6 analysis and he answers your questions from ...

Johnny "Jasep" Sep guest co-hosts in Drexel's mysterious absence. We talk about Gobboboy's mom's false-but-ugly accusation against one of her son's friends. Erick Lindgren's gambling rehab and admission of owing millions of dollars is discussed. We talk about the cancellation of Jennifer Harman's reality show, and look into the life of one of her crazy castmates. We warn the community about Cedric Brazeau, accused of drugging and hacking Thai poker players. Druff gives reasons why you shouldn't donate to the PPA. We discuss Caesar's various fails, including their possible bankruptcy in the near future. Druff updates everyone on the situation with longtime Russ Hamilton associate Blair Rodman and his time on PokerFraudAlert, and he reads an LOL letter from Poker Players Academy founder Mike Helm, claiming to have lost $2.2 million on the project. Colonel Nigel Fabersham questions the Rio about a ridiculously priced drink promotion. We talk about Chad Elie's sentencing to a minimum security facility, and play a clip of Victor Conte talking about his time there. We amuse ourselves with the fact that Joe Sebok is crushing hella grapes these days.

Johnny "Jasep" Sep guest co-hosts in Drexel's mysterious absence. We talk about Gobboboy's mom's false-but-ugly accusation against one of her son's friends. Erick Lindgren's gambling rehab and admission of owing millions of dollars is discussed. We talk about the cancellation of Jennifer Harman's reality show, and look into the life of one of her crazy castmates. We warn the community about Cedric Brazeau, accused of drugging and hacking Thai poker players. Druff gives reasons why you shouldn't donate to the PPA. We discuss Caesar's various fails, including their possible bankruptcy in the near future. Druff updates everyone on the situation with longtime Russ Hamilton associate Blair Rodman and his time on PokerFraudAlert, and he reads an LOL letter from Poker Players Academy founder Mike Helm, claiming to have lost $2.2 million on the project. Colonel Nigel Fabersham questions the Rio about a ridiculously priced drink promotion. We talk about Chad Elie's sentencing to a minimum security facility, and play a clip of Victor Conte talking about his time there. We amuse ourselves with the fact that Joe Sebok is crushing hella grapes these days.

Joe sits down with Victor Conte.

Victor Conte, Brian Redban - Date: 10-17-2012

George and Kevin talk San Francisco Giants star outfielder Melky Cabrera, and if Pete Rose should get in the MLB Hall of Fame.

Next week, the British Olympic Association finds out if the World Anti-Doping Agency has succeeded in lifting the lifetime Olympic ban for British drug cheats. Victor Conte, the controversial sports nutritionist behind the Balco doping scandal, tells 5 Live why he thinks athletes such as Dwain Chambers deserve a second chance. BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Mark Cavendish speaks about the challenges of the Olympic cycle route and how his attitude towards winning has changed since becoming a father. Olympic Javelin thrower Steve Backley tells BBC Three Counties Radio why he won't miss competing at this year's Games and 5 Live Breakfast reporter Rebekah Erlam joins Olympic hopeful and full-time bin lady Natasha Perdue on her route in Leeds. Plus, Gary Lineker reveals what we can expect from Team GB's football performance at London 2012 and inspiring words by the iconic British poet Lord Alfred Tennyson on display in the Olympic Village are revealed.