About this episode

This episode shares a tale of a dog named Pickles who played a crucial role in recovering the stolen FIFA World Cup in 1966 England.

Hello, Very Special listeners! Today we're dipping into the archives of Zaron's other podcast, Ridiculous Crime , to share a tale of dog excellence from World Cup history.  In 1966, England hosted the FIFA World Cup, an incredible honor and landmark moment for English football. Just one problem: someone made off with the cup itself just weeks before the start of play. How can you have a global tournament with no prize? How can England save face? Enter Pickles, the pooch with a nose for sirloin and purloined goods. Check out Ridiculous Crime wherever you're getting your podcasts these days. Thanks to Zaron, Elizabeth, and Producer Dave for letting us share this one!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More episodes of Very Special Episodes

• Chaotic Philanthropy: Saint Joan of the Golden Arches · July 1, 2026 · 47 min
• How a Dog Talks: The Surprising Redemption of Comic Sans · June 24, 2026 · 37 min
• Searching for Soshern: The Forbidden Star Trek Fanfiction · June 17, 2026 · 51 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Very Special Episodes podcast page.