Untold: Crime & Penalties (2021) with Scott and Jane

Episode 037: This week on Story Punk, we do something a little different. Scott is joined by a special guest co-host, his wife Jane, for a first on the podcast: a deep dive into a documentary. With Drew away on vacation, the show shifts gears to break down Untold: Crime & Penalties, part of the Untold series on Netflix.

The episode explores the unbelievable true story of a minor league hockey team backed by controversial ownership, turning what should have been a straightforward sports story into something far more chaotic, emotional, and entertaining. Blending sports, crime-adjacent intrigue, and larger-than-life personalities, the documentary raises questions about leadership, identity, and what happens when structure disappears and chaos takes over.

In this episode, we discuss:

• why Crime & Penalties feels stranger than fiction
• the personalities that define the team and drive the story
• how the documentary balances humor, tension, and heart
• what makes this work even for non-hockey fans
• the role of leadership, loyalty, and identity within the team

We also talk about whether Crime & Penalties succeeds not just as a sports story, but as a piece of storytelling that sticks with you.

If you’re into sports documentaries, true stories, underdog teams, or character-driven storytelling, this episode is for you.