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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Happy Gilmore" with Wes BlankenshipA top-tier Adam Sandler movie that's also a first-ballot Hall of Fame golf movie, "Happy Gilmore" is still incredible 25 years later. Guest Wes Blankenship (Outsider.com) returns to Big Screen Sports to discuss what makes this a HOF golf movie, and break down how the film might have actually been ahead of its time in the world of golf. Wes and host Kyle Bandujo also talk the legacy of Shooter McGavin and which pro golfers best resemble he and Happy. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the m...
2021-04-051h 17Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"He Got Game" with Mike SchubertSpike Lee + Denzel is a match made in movie heaven, but a standout performance from future Hall of Famer Ray Allen might be what pushes "He Got Game" over the top into basketball movie royalty. Mike Schubert returns to Big Screen Sports to discuss the film's place among the top basketball movies ever made, Denzel playing Ray Allen in 1 on 1, and riding in a car with Big Time Willie. Check out Mike's new podcast "Modern Muckraker" and contribute to the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schubes/modern-muckraker-a-comedic-investigative-journalism-podcastBig Screen Sports covers your favorite (a...
2021-03-301h 10Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"The Rundown" with Ben CruzCan The Rock, Sean William Scott, and an out of his mind Christopher Walken make a good action movie? Guest Ben Cruz and host Kyle Bandujo think so, and break it down on today's Big Screen Sports. Follow Ben on Twitter @cruzkontrol and go check out Vover!Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. Download the Locker Room App here.Bi...
2021-03-221h 13Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Space Jam" with Air BudsBefore LeBron's sequel arrives this summer, it's time to talk about why "Space Jam" has endured over 25 years later. The hosts of 'Air Buds' (Mike Brenner, Jamel Johnson, and Peter Moses) return to Big Screen Sports to discuss the film that Michael Jordan willed to $200+ million at the box office, talk about their ideal Monstars lineup, and make predictions for the sequel.Follow Air Buds on Twitter and check them out wherever you get your podcasts. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on th...
2021-03-151h 28Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Senna" with JJ Cooper"Senna" is a nearly perfect sports documentary, and Baseball America's JJ Cooper returns to Big Screen Sports to tell us why. JJ and host Kyle Bandujo talk the legendary Ayrton Senna, the pacing and filming style of director Asif Kapadia, and the two villains of the film—one deserving, and one who got a bad edit. Follow JJ on Twitter @jjcoop36 and check out what's new at Baseball America. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Tw...
2021-03-081h 23Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Moneyball" with Tipping PitchesEvery Hall of Fame sports movie deserves a two hour podcast. The hosts of Tipping Pitches return to Big Screen Sports to talk Brad Pitt, baseball scout lingo, and a few notable players left out of the big screen depiction of the 2002 A's in "Moneyball."Following Tipping Pitches on Twitter @tipping_pitches and subscribe to their show wherever you get your podcasts. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the B...
2021-03-012h 04Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Moneyball" Preview with Tipping Pitches"Moneyball" is so damn good that we recorded a two-hour episode about it with the hosts of Tipping Pitches. Here's a 20 minute preview. Make sure you're subscribed to get the full episode in your feed when it drops Monday. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. Big Screen Sports is presented by Blue Wire Podcasts. Check out bluewirepods.com to find your next favorite po...
2021-02-2625 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Moneyball" Preview with Tipping Pitches"Moneyball" is so damn good that we recorded a two-hour episode about it with the hosts of Tipping Pitches. Here's a 20 minute preview. Make sure you're subscribed to get the full episode in your feed when it drops Monday. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. Big Screen Sports is presented by Blue Wire Podcasts. Check out bluewirepods.com to find your next favorite po...
2021-02-262h 01Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastBig Screen Sports Wants To Hear From The ListenersListeners have had 2+ years of my bad sports movie takes, now it's your turn. Send an MP3 or WAV file to kyle.bandujo@gmail.com with the subject line "Big Screen Sports - Fictional Uniforms." An iPhone voice memo would likely work, or you can try Garage Band or Audacity on a laptop. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. Big Screen Sports is pr...
2021-02-2504 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"42" with Jeff Pearlman"42" had lofty expectations to live up to: to be a biopic that lives up its subject matter. Casting Chadwick Boseman was a good start, but NYT best-selling author Jeff Pearlman and son Emmett return to Big Screen Sports to break down how "42" fared in honoring a legend. We talk Boseman, Harrison Ford in heavy prosthetics, and speculate on what a Spike Lee version of the Jackie Robinson story would look like. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpearlman and buy his latest book "Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty" wherever books are s...
2021-02-221h 08Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Friday Night Lights" with Chris Van VlietEarly in the Big Screen Sports run (very early, like under the old name early) we took a run at Friday Night Lights, and it wasn't our best effort. Righting wrongs and paying due to the greatest HSFB movie of all time with guest Chris Van Vliet.Chris and host Kyle Bandujo talk Derek Luke's standout performance as Boobie Miles, the incredible football action in the film, and how the movie conveyed the pressures of being a small town high school athlete. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisVanVliet and check out his show "Insight with Chris V...
2021-02-151h 13Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Fever Pitch" with Gabrielle StarrDuring the 2004 MLB playoffs history was made; Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore starred in a rom-com together for the first time. Gabrielle Starr (Founder of Girl at the Game, co-host of Locked On Red Sox) joins to discuss a movie that is really better than people give it credit for. Gabrielle and host Kyle Bandujo talk to the Fallon-Barrymore chemistry, a cinematic look at a legendary baseball season, and talk about some of the worst friends in film history in the 2005 comedy "Fever Pitch."Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies e...
2021-02-081h 26Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Seabiscuit" with Dann StuppTobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, and a whole bunch of horses. A stacked cast leads "Seabiscuit" to the winner's circle, and Play Virginia's Dann Stupp returns to the podcast to break down what worked and what didn't work about the 2003 Best Picture nominee. Follow Dann on Twitter @dannstupp. Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. Big Screen Sports is presented by Blu...
2021-02-011h 07Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Eastbound & Down" - Chapter 6Kenny Powers finally gets called back to the big leagues (or so he thinks) and true KP form, goes out guns blazing. Ben Cruz joins hosts Kyle Bandujo and Jeremy Los to talk Kenny's credit score, how Stevie made it to adulthood, and who got screwed over the worst in this episode. The "Eastbound & Down" re-watch wraps up on Monday with a listener questions episode on the Big Screen Sports podcast feed. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. ...
2021-01-181h 08Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Eastbound & Down" - Chapter 5Ashley Schaeffer and Reg Mackworthy return to "Eastbound & Down," and hosts Kyle Bandujo and Jeremey Los are breaking it down. Kenny finds his pitch, gets April back, and saves some Oxycontin for later. The "Eastbound & Down" re-watch continues Monday on the Big Screen Sports podcast feed. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. Big Screen Sports is presented by Blue Wire Podcasts. Check out bluewirepods.com to find your next favorite podcast.Submit your Blue Wi...
2021-01-1145 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastThe Five Worst Movies Ever Covered On This PodcastHost Kyle Bandujo ranks the five worst films covered on the sports movie podcast through its first 100+ episodes. The "Eastbound & Down" re-watch continues Monday on the Big Screen Sports podcast feed. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. Big Screen Sports is presented by Blue Wire Podcasts. Check out bluewirepods.com to find your next favorite podcast.Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join
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2021-01-0429 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Eastbound & Down" - Chapter 4Kenny Powers, the only person who has successfully used the phrase "creeping in like some kind of rapist" and had it actually work out for him. Hosts Kyle Bandujo and Jeremy Los talk Chapter 4 of "Eastbound & Down" on the latest episode of Big Screen Sports. Kenny attends a cookout, April is left unsatisfied on multiple fronts, and Stevie just gets worse. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to receive your $75 credit.E...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Eastbound & Down" - Chapter 3Chapter 3 might not be the best that "Eastbound & Down" has to offer, but it's got some great moments. Kyle Bandujo and Jeremy Los discuss which piece of Kenny Powers merch they'd most want to score on eBay, disagree about the character of Stevie Janowski, and speculate on if Kenny Powers has actually killed someone. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to receive your $75 credit.Episodes the "Eastbound & Down" re-watch drop every M...
2020-12-2149 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastWho's The Most Chaotic Movie Football Coach? with Josh Hermsmeyer (@friscojosh)Many might debate who the best movie football coach is, but FiveThirtyEight's Josh Hermsmeyer is the only person who's tried crunching some data to figure out the answer. He joins Big Screen Sports for a discussion about fictional football coaches and his recent piece, "Who's The Most Chaotic Movie Football Coach?"Read Josh's entire piece here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/whos-the-most-chaotic-movie-football-coach/ and follow him on Twitter @friscojosh.Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Eastbound & Down" - Chapter 2Probably the only TV episode ever that has both a paint-huffing with homeless people scene AND an ecstasy-fueled middle school dance scene. Jeremy Los and Kyle Bandujo continue on with the Big Screen Sports "Eastbound & Down" re-watch with Chapter 2. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to receive your $75 credit.Episodes the "Eastbound & Down" re-watch drop every Monday on the Big Screen Sports podcast feed. Get updates on the movies on the s...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Eastbound & Down" - Season 1, Episode 1Just over ten years ago Danny McBride gifted the world with Kenny Powers. It's time we did a re-watch. Jeremy Los (co-host of Two Jabronis With A Wrestling Podcast) joins Big Screen Sports to talk Episode 1 of "Eastbound & Down." He and co-host Kyle Bandujo talk Kenny's cringiest moments, speculate about his big league career, discuss an all-time cocaine scene, and wonder if the best three minutes in the entire series occur in the pilot. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at...
2020-12-0759 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastDirector Thaddeus Matula on "Brian and the Boz"In a follow up to his previous appearance on Big Screen Sports discussing "The Pony Excess," director Thaddeus Matula returns to talk "Brian and the Boz." How the film came to be, his before and after opinion of Brian Bosworth, and the coolness of Barry Switzer. Check out Thaddeus' website Double Life Films.Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to receive your $75 credit.Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop e...
2020-11-301h 06Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast100th Episode Special: The Best of Big Screen Sports100 episodes and counting from Big Screen Sports. Today's episode pulls clips from some of our favorites episodes and guests of the past year and a half. Clips from:"Days of Thunder" with Ryan McGee"A Knights Tale" with Brian Gill"Pitch Perfect" with Mike Schubert"Trouble With The Curve" with Keith Law"The Replacements" with Richard Johnson"Teen Wolf" with Jeff Pearlman"Warrior" with Dann Stupp"Goon" with Brett Merriman & Will deFries"Bloodsport" with Mike CamerlengoBig Screen Sports...
2020-11-231h 07Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastListener Questions And What's New On StreamingOn today's Big Screen Sports, we're doing some housekeeping, some streaming talk, and some listener questions. What we're streaming: The Queen's Gambit, Chappelle's Show, the sports movie section on Prime video. Listener questions: best "last play to win" play, best poker movie, and questions involving Major League, Cool Runnings, and more. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to receive your $75 credit.Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop eve...
2020-11-1632 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastDirector Thaddeus Matula On "The Pony Excess"In 2010 ESPN and Thaddeus Matula released "The Pony Excess," which took viewers inside the pay-for-play scandal that led to SMU football becoming the only school in NCAA history to receive what's referred to as "The Death Penalty." We talk to Thaddeus about how he tracked down the various players, media members, and boosters to break down how things came crashing down in Dallas during the late-80's, and why it was so important to him personally to make this documentary. Check out Thaddeus' website Double Life Films.Big Screen Sports is brought to you by I...
2020-11-091h 23Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastThe Top Three Sports Movie Villains with Daron VaughtCan you have a good sports movie without a bad guy? The sports movie landscape is littered with memorable villains, and Daron Vaught (USA Baseball, The Tubby Smith Show) joins to talk about what makes a good sports movie villain, and pick a Top Three. Follow Daron on Twitter @DaronVaught and check out his new podcast, The Tubby Smith Show on Friday November 6th. Vote on November 3rd. It's important. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag...
2020-11-0243 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastMontero on "Rocky" with Michael Montero (@MonteroOnBoxing)"Rocky" changed boxing movies forever, and had endured over forty years, but did the franchise make an impact on the actual sport? Ring Magazine writer and podcaster Michael Montero joins to discuss his impressions of the series, what it's meant for boxing as a whole, and his favorite aspects of the franchise. Follow Michael on social media @MonteroOnBoxing. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to receive your $75 credit.Episodes of...
2020-10-2934 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Rocky" with Doug Greenberg (co-host of Rocky Minute Podcast)The only way to end Rock-tober is to talk the original "Rocky" film. Doug Greenberg (co-host of The Rocky Minute podcast) joins to discuss Sly Stallone's slightly embellished backstory when writing the script, the bloodbath of a boxing match featured in the film, and Adrian's almost painful shyness. We'll also discuss incredible performances by Carl Weathers & Burgess Meredith, and debate if Rocky should've kicked Paulie's ass. If you want more "Rocky" coverage, check out Doug's podcast Rocky Minute.Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to c...
2020-10-261h 16Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastThe Best Scenes of "Bloodsport" with Mike CamerlengoIn January, Mike Camerlengo (host of The 60 Second Classics podcast) joined to break down the entirety of Jean Claude Van-Damme's classic film "Bloodsport."In today's throwback clip, we talk the best scenes, including Mike's incredible breakdown of the Frank Dux-Chong Li matchup at the end of the movie. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and go to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to receive your $75 credit.Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop every Monday. Get updates on t...
2020-10-2314 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"School of Rock" with Mike SchubertDewey Finn might not be the best person, but "School of Rock" is damn near perfect. Our non-sports movie for Rock-tober is "School of Rock," and the always entertaining Mike Schubert joins as guest host. We talk the charisma of Jack Black redeeming his character's flaws, steady performances by the child actors, and question a lot of the decisions made by the adults of the film.Check out Mike's podcasts: Potterless, HORSE, and Meddling Adults wherever you get your podcasts. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code B...
2020-10-191h 05Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastMichael Rothstein On His "Remember The Titans" Oral HistoryOn this special episode of Big Screen Sports, ESPN's Michael Rothstein (and host of "The Michael Rothstein Show" podcast) joins to discuss his recent oral history celebrating the twenty-year anniversary of "Remember the Titans." Behind-the-scenes poker games, a tough football training camp for the actors, and Denzel Washington getting pushed on a blocking sled; Michael covers his experience writing the piece and shares fun nuggets learned from his reporting.You can read the full oral history from Michael here. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire t...
2020-10-1548 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastTalking The "Rocky" Movies with GG from Fight Game Media (@fightgamemedia)Rocktober is rolling along, and it's time to look at the "Rocky" franchise as a whole. GG from Fight Game Media joins to discuss their episodes going over the entire franchise. Trivia they learned, the best and worst that Rocky has to offer, and where the franchise might be headed post-"Creed 2."Check out Fight Game Media on Twitter @fightgamemedia and the Fight Game Podcast , presented by Blue Wire Podcasts. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and g...
2020-10-1253 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Crazy, Stupid, Love" with Ben Cruz (@cruzkontrol)If you're not sure if you love "Crazy, Stupid, Love" then this episode is going to Miyagi you. Ben Cruz (co-host of Two Jabronis with A Wrestling Podcast) joins to break down this month's non-sports movie. We'll talk the alluring power of Gosling, his chemistry with Emma Stone, and Carrell rising to the challenge of a kind of role we hadn't yet seen him occupy. Follow Ben on Twitter @cruzkontrol.Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.ag. Use promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and u...
2020-09-281h 14Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastFive Favorite Soccer Movies with Brandon Kelly (Golden Goal, Always Cheating Podcasts)Brandon Kelly has a new podcast on the Blue Wire network, Golden Goal, discussing the greatest players and moments in soccer history. Today Brandon joins Big Screen Sports to do the same, but with soccer movies.We'll discuss the soccer movie genre in general, and then Brandon breaks down his top films, where you can stream them, and why you should. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by Manscaped. Use promo code BigScreen for 20% off and free shipping on your purchase at Manscaped.comBig Screen Sports is brought to you by Be...
2020-07-131h 07Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Uncut Gems" with Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari)The Safdie brothers crushed it with "Uncut Gems," and while they didn't get any Oscars for their troubles, they're getting a bunch of praise in an episode of Big Screen Sports. Sam Esfandiari returns as guest to break down everything that hit right in this movie. We'll talk the incredible performance by Adam Sandler, the film's fantastic score and pace, the dedication to authenticity that the Safdie brothers put into the film, and how much Lakeith Stanfield stock Kyle is holding after watching both this and "Sorry to Bother You" in the same week.Follow B...
2020-07-0658 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastAn Interview with Martie Cordaro from "50 Summers" and the Omaha Storm ChasersEvery listener of this podcast should know by now how great the baseball documentary "50 Summers" is. Martie Cordaro is the President of the team featured in the doc, the Omaha Storm Chasers, and is a central character in the film. Martie stops by to discuss his appearance in the film, as well as baseball in the city of Omaha. We also get into his career in MiLB, how he got to Omaha, the secret to working for him, and how he sees the future of MiLB in the current Covid era. Go buy some merch fr...
2020-07-0241 minBig Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Swingers" with Daron Vaught (@DaronVaught)You're a big winner. I'm gonna ask you a simple question and I want you to listen to me: who's the big winner here tonight listening to this podcast? Huh? You, that's who.USA Baseball's Daron Vaught returns to Big Screen Sports to discuss the 1996 comedy "Swingers," the non-sports movie of the month for Big Screen Sports. We talk young Vince Vaughn in the early stages of his "Wedding Crashers" character arch, Favreau & co. sticking to their guns on production, and how the movie does both mid-90's LA and Vegas perfectly. Daron and host K...
2020-06-291h 41Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"The Pride of the Yankees" with Andrew Rotondi (@Andrew_Rotondi of @BronxPinstripes)If this podcast was around in 1942, "The Pride of the Yankees" might be considered a Hall of Fame baseball movie that features incredible baseball action.However it's 2020 and with 80 years of hindsight, not so much. Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes joins Big Screen Sports to break down the Lou Gehrig biopic. He and host Kyle Bandujo try to step into the shoes of 1942 movie goers and discuss the baseball action, the angelic depiction of Lou Gehrig, and the performance of Gary Cooper as the recently deceased Gehrig. They'll pick best scenes, discuss a problematic mother-son relationship, and...
2020-02-241h 08Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Field of Dreams" with Brian Gill (@BGill12)How did this movie get beat by "Driving Miss Daisy" at the Oscars, twice? On the third episode of #Oscars month, Mad About Movies' Brian Gill returns to Big Screen Sports to break down the no doubt sports movie Hall of Famer "Field of Dreams."Brian & host Kyle will dive into the themes that the film uses to hit you so hard in the feels, the powerhouse acting performances, and the beauty of baseball. They'll pick Best Scenes, discuss What Worked in "Field of Dreams," talk incredible speeches & lines, select the Best Supporting Character, and s...
2020-02-171h 25Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Chariots of Fire" with JR Hickey (@JRwilldoit)Few sports movies have garnered serious Oscar hype, and fewer have won Best Picture. "Chariots of Fire," the 1982 winner for Best Picture, isn't your typical sports movie. But, for the sake of this podcast, that might not be the best thing.JR Hickey returns to Big Screen Sports to break down a movie that might be better for awards season than it is for sports season. He and Kyle talk running style, buzzkill siblings, and extreme examples of British politeness.They'll discuss where "Chariots of Fire" falls on the sports movie scale & where the movie...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Jerry Maguire" with Julie DiCaro (@JulieDiCaro)"It's something very personal, a very important thing. Hell! It's a family motto. Are you ready Jerry? I wanna make sure you're ready, brother. Here it is: Show me the money.""Jerry Maguire" was nominated for five Oscars (one win) and the Cameron Crowe classic is the perfect movie to kick off Oscars month on Big Screen Sports. Guest Julie DiCaro joins to break down the chemistry between Jerry & Rod vs Jerry & Dorothy, talk Frank Cushman's mechanics, and figure out who the worst person in the movie is.7:20 - Worst Character in the Film
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Days of Thunder" with Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee)"Days of Thunder" may not be the favorite movie of NASCAR traditionalists, but it undoubtedly was the movie that changed the way that auto racing was filmed forever.ESPN's Ryan McGee brings decades of both covering the sport as a member of the media & diehard NASCAR fanhood to his guest appearance. He discusses much of the legend the film is based on, gives some racing history lessons, and breaks down what makes this movie such a great rewatch.12:15 - A History of Racing Films18:20 - The True Stories Behind "Days of Thunder"
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastDCOM December: "High School Musical" with Mike Schubert (@Schubes17)Does anyone at East High School know how to work around a schedule? Mike Schubert (Potterless Podcast, @schubes17) returns to Big Screen Sports for the finale of DCOM December to discuss the iconic film "High School Musical." Mike & Kyle talk the extremely frustrating Ms. Darbus, outside jumpers, and the shortest state title-winning basketball team ever assembled. 10:00 - Most Implausible Karaoke Pairing of All-Time14:30 - IMDB Trivia21:10 - Best Scenes30:50 - Why All The Schedule Issues?37:40 - Most Mid-00's Fit43:40 - Shortest Title Team Ever45:50...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastBest & Worst of High School Football Movies with Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship)It's Texas High School Football State Playoffs season, so what better time to talk about HS football movies?Wes Blankenship, the creator of the most famous fictional high school football team in America, Coffeetown High, joins BSS to break down our favorite/least favorite movies, scenes, and characters. Follow Wes on social media @Wes_nship and check out his podcast Back Porch Sports & his YouTube channel at wesblankenship.co.Please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review. Follow us on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport and Instagram @bigscreensportspod.You can check out the...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"The Game Plan" with Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky)The Rock as a QB? That works. The Rock with hair? That doesn't work.Eddie Gonzalez, better known as Bansky, of the Tampering SZN podcast, joins Big Screen Sports to talk the Disney sports comedy "The Game Plan," starring the one and only Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Eddie & host Kyle Bandujo chop it up on Joe Kingman's QB lifestyle, ballet, and parenting.6:30 - Great Movie To Watch With Kids12:30 - Best Scenes16:45 - Kingman QB Comparison29:00 - Would Peyton Have Stayed Secret?
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"The Mighty Ducks" with Dave Ruff & Will deFries (@circlingbackpod)Leaving your high paying job as a lawyer to coach a group of kids is a no-brainer, right? Two of the three hosts of the Circling Back Podcast join Big Screen Sports to breakdown "The Mighty Ducks." The guys discuss Fulton's slap-shots, Bombay's aptitude as a lawyer, and pick the psychopath move of the movie. 8:40 - Worst Adult in the Movie15:55 - Better with Charlie Sheen?28:10 - The Banks Acquisition 31:35 - Ducks the Worst Champion Ever?37:15 - Psycho Movie of the...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"We Are Marshall" with Jeff & Emmett Pearlman (@jeffpearlman)After coming on the podcast to discuss 80's classic "Teen Wolf," NYT best-selling author Jeff Pearlman and his son Emmett are back on Big Screen Sports to break down "We Are Marshall."A movie that has such a rich true story around it shouldn't have many issues, but "We Are Marshall" manages to have have a ton. Jeff & Emmett, along with host Kyle Bandujo, discuss the film's creative liberties, Anthony Mackie's standout performance, and Coach Jack Lengyel being really late to work on gameday.9:30 - Letdown of a Movie
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Mean Machine" with Goalposts For Jumpers (@G4JPodcast)If you love "The Longest Yard" then you need to check out "Mean Machine."This week we're breaking down the on-field action of the British soccer version of "The Longest Yard." Baker & Alex from the Goalposts for Jumpers podcast guest-host to talk Vinnie Jones, prison fights, and bad eyebrows.5:15 - Vinnie Jones, Badass On & Off-Screen14:35 - Lack of Soccer Movies19:00 - Best Scenes27:30 - Could the Mean Machine Actually Win?39:30 - Prison Fight Scene Music51:00 - Appreciation for Jason...
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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"Semi-Pro" with Rob Fox (@RobFoxThree)Everybody love everybody!Semi-Pro might not be as fondly remembered as it should be, and this podcast is here to change that. Guest Rob Fox returns to Big Screen Sports to join Kyle in discussing the surprising amount of basketball authenticity in "Semi-Pro," along with the numerous comedic highlights.5:05 - Why Isn't This Movie More Fondly Remembered?15:50 - Could Jackie Have Afforded The Tropics?19:10 - Best Scenes25:00 - Perfect ABA Setting30:30 - Redwood & Pepperfield35:05 - Legitimately Great Plot
2019-09-121h 03
Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast"The Replacements" with Richard Johnson (@RJ_Writes)An underrated contender for the best football movie of all time?Big Screen Sports is joined by guest Richard Johnson, a writer for Banner Society, to break down "The Replacements." The concept of greedy players may be outdated, but everything else about the movie, including a killer performance by Keanu Reeves as Shane Falco, isn't. 6:30 - Keanu's 10-Year Run13:00 - Hall of Fame Movie?20:00 - Best Scenes27:30 - Madden & Summerall34:30 - Shane Falco = GOAT45:15 - What Didn't Work
2019-09-051h 08
Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie PodcastQuidditch Scenes of "Harry Potter" with Mike Schubert (@Schubes17)The greatest book series of all-time has a not-so-great sport.Big Screen Sports is joined by guest Mike Schubert, host of the Potterless Podcast, to break down the Quidditch action in the "Harry Potter" films. Sure, it's a fictional sport involving flying broomsticks, but that doesn't mean there aren't some glaring points that need to be acknowledged regardless.4:35 - Is Quidditch a Good Sport?9:05 - Favorite/Least Favorite Scenes11:40 - Justice for Lee Jordan15:30 - Adult Wizards Being Unhelpful22:15 - The Harry/Draco Chase25:40...
2019-08-2934 min