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John returns the show to the world of field sports to discuss athletes who couldn't make the cut. The story of these sports busts range from impressively bad to shockingly tragic.
 
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Chiari, M. (2026, July 8). Carli Lloyd calls out Christian Pulisic for comments on injury after 2026 World Cup Exit. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25452414-carli-lloyd-calls-out-christian-pulisic-comments-injury-after-2026-world-cup-exit
Dodson, A. (2018, January 31). JaMarcus Russell went from top overall pick to NFL bust in a hurry. Andscape. https://andscape.com/features/jamarcus-russell-went-from-top-overall-pick-to-nfl-bust-in-a-hurry/
Gunther, A. R. | B. (2024, November 12). Judge rules against JaMarcus Russell in alleged donation misappropriation case. WEAR2. https://mynbc15.com/news/local/jamarcus-russell-denies-allegation-of-misappropriating-donation-to-williamson-hs
Houtz, J. (2025, January 18). Tua Tagovailoa told his father he’d “die on the field” for the game he loves. The Phinsider. https://www.thephinsider.com/2025/1/18/24346432/miami-dolphins-quarterback-tua-tagovailoa-told-father-hed-die-on-the-field-for-football-2024-nfl
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Smith, M., & Authors, M. (n.d.). Hmiel still has driving force. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8930075/nascar-shane-hmiel-gets-back-race-car
Staff, F. 4. (2024, October 6). Former Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush charged with Dwi after Arlington crash. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/matt-bush-dwi-crash-arlington-2024
YouTube. (n.d.-a). Freddy Adu: the next Pelé, American soccer savior ... Forgotten. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l-JSw8rh5Y
YouTube. (n.d.-b). Shane Hmiel’s Story on NASCAR Race-Hub Part 1. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ISYqCtBsaM
YouTube. (n.d.-c). Shane Hmiel’s Story on NASCAR Race-Hub Part 2. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep_Kegd3bZI
YouTube. (n.d.-d). The Rise And Fall of Tua Tagovailoa. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unNdPUNIElY
YouTube. (n.d.-e). From Top Pick To Convict - Matt Bush’s Journey to the MLB. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbnFh2nxm_k

In a bid to create the most ridiculous episode of this show Andrea proceeds to spend the better part of an hour rambling about towers that people built out of spite. She promises to be better, in a bit, she'll be better in a bit but for now, the silly episodes continue.
 
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Cherry, D. (2019, May 14). Lenawee County’s “Other” observatory: White swan. The Daily Telegram. https://www.lenconnect.com/story/lifestyle/nature-wildlife/2019/05/14/lenawee-county-s-other-observatory/5170456007/
Ettelman, A. (n.d.). The spite tower. Rhode Tour. https://rhodetour.org/items/show/114
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The bane of conventions everywhere that sprang from a humble craft store paddle. John recounts the story of the Yaoi Paddle and the path of destruction it tore through the convention scene in the 2000s. Mom, I'm sorry.
 
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Lawrence, B. (2022, March 2). After all these years, I’m talking about yaoi paddles again because of Kickstarter . The Mary Sue. https://www.themarysue.com/yaoi-paddle-kickstarter-ip-dispute/
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What could go wrong when a man born before the advent of the ironclad determines to build the biggest battleship the world has ever seen? Andrea leads the way in detailing the life of an awful and racist man who's greatest contribution is wasting the United States Navy's time and driving one man insane.
 
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On this episode, Tiger Woods crashes headlong into fate, injury, and back nine of his golf career. John tells Andrea about how he's tried to rebound but alas, Tiger is not a basketball star.
 
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ABC News. (n.d.). Tiger woods says he will step away and “seek treatment” following car crash arrest. https://abcnews.com/US/tiger-woods-bloodshot-glassy-eyes-extremely-dilated-pupils/story?id=131569779
BBC. (2006, March 15). BBC Sport | Golf | Woods Scoops World Rankings Award. BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/4811212.stm
Chronicles of pain: A complete timeline of Tiger woods’ injuries. GolfDigest.com. (n.d.-a). https://www.golfdigest.com/story/tiger-woods-career-timeline-injuries-surgeries
Dethier, D. (2020, April 5). Tiger Woods’ first-ever Nike ad campaign: What do we make of it now?: News. Golf. https://golf.com/news/nike-first-tiger-woods-commercial/?srsltid=AfmBOool7T2PEas6J0dtQjyrMWs544pLXkbWIyA9YN2peI_1bBSX1jvn
ESPN Internet Ventures. (n.d.). The secret history of tiger woods. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/15278522/how-tiger-woods-life-unraveled-years-father-earl-woods-death
Exclusive: Phil Mickelson accused of inappropriate contact with female course employee; Mickelson Rep confirms he’s no longer at Club. GolfDigest.com. (n.d.-b). https://www.golfdigest.com/story/phil-mickelson-inappropriate-contact-female-club-employee-the-farms
Golen, J. (2004, September 7). Singh takes over no. 1 from Woods. Times. https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2004/09/07/singh-takes-over-no-1-from-woods/118178646/
Guardian News and Media. (2010, May 28). Tiger woods: Black, white, other | racial politics. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/29/tiger-woods-racial-politics
John Garrity, S. I. (n.d.). SI.com - open and shut - Jun 14, 2005. SI.com - Golf - Totally Tiger - Open and Shut - Tuesday June 14, 2005 12:34PM. https://web.archive.org/web/20110622051915/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/golf/specials/tiger/2005/06/09/tiger.2000usopen/index.html
Lauletta, T. (n.d.). Tiger woods would use his overwhelming crowd support to knock adversaries like Phil Mickelson off their game. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-book-gamesmanship-butch-harmon-2022-5
O’Connor, I., & Authors, M. (n.d.). That’s 82! how tiger’s brilliance defied his age and body. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/27942900/82-how-tiger-woods-game-defied-age-body-become-ultimate-champion
Porter, K., McDonald, P., Bengel, C., & Podell, G. (n.d.). A history of racist remarks aimed at Tiger woods. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/a-history-of-racist-remarks-aimed-at-tiger-woods/
Press, A. (n.d.). Tiger woods speaks out on George Floyd death, urges peaceful protests. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29253616/tiger-woods-speaks-george-floyd-death-urges-peaceful-protests
Schrotenboer, B. (2026, April 4). Why “overlooked” clues from Tiger woods crash in 2021 matter now. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2026/04/03/tiger-woods-dui-2021-crash-los-angeles-sheriff/89443199007/
staff, T. (n.d.). TGL explained. Everything You Need to Know. https://tglgolf.com/explained
Tiger woods almost lost his leg in 2021 rollover crash in LA: All about legendary golfer’s history of car accidents and arrests. The Economic Times. (n.d.). https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/sports/news/tiger-woods-almost-lost-his-leg-in-2021-rollover-crash-in-la-all-about-legendary-golfers-history-of-car-accidents-and-arrests/articleshow/129857325.cms?from=mdr
YouTube. (n.d.-a). Tiger Woods incredible bunker shot at the 2000 Canadian open. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y_qfiyn8ng
YouTube. (n.d.-b). 2008 US Open Friday & Saturday highlights. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJnbXGr9G8
YouTube. (n.d.-c). 2008 U.S. Open: Tiger Forces Playoff vs. Rocco. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFfCpvT_MV8
YouTube. (n.d.-d). The Final Hole of Tiger’s 2019 Victory | Masters Tournament. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldsAXXuVSSc
YouTube. (n.d.-e). This Swing by Tiger Woods Left the Broadcast Team in Disbelief: “It’s Just Not a Fair Fight.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKxWrJnYEm0
YouTube. (n.d.-f). Tiger Woods’ 1st TV Appearance with Mike Douglas, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XupL9h0DOc
YouTube. (n.d.-g). Tiger Woods’ top-50 shots of his career (excluding majors). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AzhcIqRJ1Y

Stop Doing That takes on another well known topic, the man who made golf into gold in the 2000s, Tiger Woods. This first part covers Tiger's rise to stardom before it all comes to a crashing halt in part two.
 
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ABC News. (n.d.). Tiger woods says he will step away and “seek treatment” following car crash arrest. https://abcnews.com/US/tiger-woods-bloodshot-glassy-eyes-extremely-dilated-pupils/story?id=131569779
BBC. (2006, March 15). BBC Sport | Golf | Woods Scoops World Rankings Award. BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/4811212.stm
Chronicles of pain: A complete timeline of Tiger woods’ injuries. GolfDigest.com. (n.d.-a). https://www.golfdigest.com/story/tiger-woods-career-timeline-injuries-surgeries
Dethier, D. (2020, April 5). Tiger Woods’ first-ever Nike ad campaign: What do we make of it now?: News. Golf. https://golf.com/news/nike-first-tiger-woods-commercial/?srsltid=AfmBOool7T2PEas6J0dtQjyrMWs544pLXkbWIyA9YN2peI_1bBSX1jvn
ESPN Internet Ventures. (n.d.). The secret history of tiger woods. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/15278522/how-tiger-woods-life-unraveled-years-father-earl-woods-death
Exclusive: Phil Mickelson accused of inappropriate contact with female course employee; Mickelson Rep confirms he’s no longer at Club. GolfDigest.com. (n.d.-b). https://www.golfdigest.com/story/phil-mickelson-inappropriate-contact-female-club-employee-the-farms
Golen, J. (2004, September 7). Singh takes over no. 1 from Woods. Times. https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2004/09/07/singh-takes-over-no-1-from-woods/118178646/
Guardian News and Media. (2010, May 28). Tiger woods: Black, white, other | racial politics. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/29/tiger-woods-racial-politics
John Garrity, S. I. (n.d.). SI.com - open and shut - Jun 14, 2005. SI.com - Golf - Totally Tiger - Open and Shut - Tuesday June 14, 2005 12:34PM. https://web.archive.org/web/20110622051915/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/golf/specials/tiger/2005/06/09/tiger.2000usopen/index.html
Lauletta, T. (n.d.). Tiger woods would use his overwhelming crowd support to knock adversaries like Phil Mickelson off their game. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-book-gamesmanship-butch-harmon-2022-5
O’Connor, I., & Authors, M. (n.d.). That’s 82! how tiger’s brilliance defied his age and body. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/27942900/82-how-tiger-woods-game-defied-age-body-become-ultimate-champion
Porter, K., McDonald, P., Bengel, C., & Podell, G. (n.d.). A history of racist remarks aimed at Tiger woods. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/a-history-of-racist-remarks-aimed-at-tiger-woods/
Press, A. (n.d.). Tiger woods speaks out on George Floyd death, urges peaceful protests. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29253616/tiger-woods-speaks-george-floyd-death-urges-peaceful-protests
Schrotenboer, B. (2026, April 4). Why “overlooked” clues from Tiger woods crash in 2021 matter now. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2026/04/03/tiger-woods-dui-2021-crash-los-angeles-sheriff/89443199007/
staff, T. (n.d.). TGL explained. Everything You Need to Know. https://tglgolf.com/explained
Tiger woods almost lost his leg in 2021 rollover crash in LA: All about legendary golfer’s history of car accidents and arrests. The Economic Times. (n.d.). https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/sports/news/tiger-woods-almost-lost-his-leg-in-2021-rollover-crash-in-la-all-about-legendary-golfers-history-of-car-accidents-and-arrests/articleshow/129857325.cms?from=mdr
YouTube. (n.d.-a). Tiger Woods incredible bunker shot at the 2000 Canadian open. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y_qfiyn8ng
YouTube. (n.d.-b). 2008 US Open Friday & Saturday highlights. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJnbXGr9G8
YouTube. (n.d.-c). 2008 U.S. Open: Tiger Forces Playoff vs. Rocco. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFfCpvT_MV8
YouTube. (n.d.-d). The Final Hole of Tiger’s 2019 Victory | Masters Tournament. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldsAXXuVSSc
YouTube. (n.d.-e). This Swing by Tiger Woods Left the Broadcast Team in Disbelief: “It’s Just Not a Fair Fight.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKxWrJnYEm0
YouTube. (n.d.-f). Tiger Woods’ 1st TV Appearance with Mike Douglas, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XupL9h0DOc
YouTube. (n.d.-g). Tiger Woods’ top-50 shots of his career (excluding majors). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AzhcIqRJ1Y

We're back on the bus and the service quality is more worrying than the driver. From the ashes of Spirit Airlines the show talks about the ashes of a bus company that made every ride a gamble worthy of a trip to Vegas.
 
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CBS Interactive. (n.d.-a). 20 hurt in Fung Wah Bus crash. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/20-hurt-in-fung-wah-bus-crash/
CBS Interactive. (n.d.-b). Fung Wah barred from operating bus service out of South Station. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/fung-wah-barred-from-operating-bus-service-out-of-south-station/
CBS Interactive. (n.d.-c). US dot orders Fung Wah bus to immediately cease passenger service. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/us-dot-orders-fung-wah-bus-to-immediately-cease-passenger-service/
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This week, Stop Doing That talks about their most well known figure yet, David Paulides, the creator of the Missing 411 series. John leads the way in talking about the bad and the worse of David's life and all of the ways he's botched the stories of real disappearances.
 
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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2026, March 31). Shingles sufferers could face risk of stroke, heart attack - Mayo Clinic News Network. Mayo Clinic. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shingles-sufferers-could-face-risk-of-stroke-heart-attack/
R/Missing411 on Reddit: Dave Paulides not following procedures terminated as police officer. (n.d.). https://www.reddit.com/r/Missing411/comments/qn1u5o/dave_paulides_not_following_procedures_terminated/
StrangeOutdoors. (2024, October 20). The very strange disappearance of Tom Messick whilst hunting near Brant Lake. StrangeOutdoors.com. https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/tom-messick
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YouTube. (n.d.-b). Debunking “MISSING 411” - Selling Fear For Profit. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgmXU2Hq5mk
YouTube. (n.d.-c). What Is The FBI Hiding About Tom Messick? | Missing 411. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2BN3ng8Jxk
YouTube. (n.d.-d). Dennis Martin - A Great Smoky Mountains Mystery. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=866u-JYrMq4

This time around, Andrea is talking about a man who just wants to drive the trains, Darius McCollum his history of arrest and how so many have failed to help him. This one is not an easy listen and there aren't a lot of jokes and this one gets pretty dark, sorry. Andrea promises that her next one is funnier.
 
Content warning(s): Mental health crisis, descriptions of violence
 
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Carley, M. J. (2025, October 20). (for those who know his story...) a Darius McCollum Update. Neurodiversity Press. https://www.neurodiversitypress.com/2025/10/20/for-those-who-know-his-story-a-darius-mccollum-update/
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Unlucky number thirteen, for this episode John leads the show into the weird world of predicting the Rapture, it's history, and the many men who've tried to claim the end of the world. Andrea talks about blimps during the Conversation Corner.
 
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