Distant Replay
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe Distant Replay podcast goes back and relives some of the greatest sporting events of all-time. Join us as we watch these games over again years later and discuss our takeaways, run through scenarios, and answer some important questions. Each episode will feature one game and we'll have a good time doing it.
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True Crime Sports - LSU and Dolphins RB Cecil Collins
March 24, 2024 16:30 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBCecil 'The Diesel' Collins burst onto the college football scene at LSU in the mid-90s and looked like he would become the next great SEC running back alongside Kevin Fault in Baton Rouge. Despite off-field problems, Collins still got a chance in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins thanks to his incredible size and speed. Collins' career never materialized due to his issues away from football and he would eventually serve 13 years in jail. We'll tell you his story today on this True Crime ...
Opening Night at the Dean Dome - #1 UNC vs #3 Duke - January 18, 1986
March 15, 2024 17:24 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBToday we go back to January 18, 1986 for the first game played inside the newly-constructed Dean Smith Student Activity Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Opening a new arena 18 games into the season seems odd but having an undefeated matchup between Duke and UNC made this a game every fan wanted to be in attendance for. This might not be a game everyone talks about in this series but it had a lot going for it, including Dean Smith vs Coach K, Johnny Dawkins and Ken...
2023 Alabama Baseball Betting Scandal - Brad Bohannon and Bert Neff
March 01, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBOn paper, the 8-6 win by #1 LSU at home against unranked Alabama seemed like another Friday night college baseball game in the SEC. But in the following days, sportsbooks around the country stopped taking bets on Alabama baseball and head coach Brad Bohannon would be fired before the team's next series. This is the story of the betting scandal that shocked the sport last year. Now that the NCAA has released its finding in the Negotiated Resolution document, we know more about how a man na...
True Crime Sports - Former NBA Player Javaris Crittenton
February 23, 2024 14:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday we have another true crime episode of Distant Replay and we're going to tell you about Javaris Crittenton. A talented one and done basketball player out of Georgia Tech who plead guilty to manslaughter in 2015 and was sentenced for 23 years. It's a story of promise, gangs, locker room drama, and an unexpected early release. Here's a good detailed account of Crittenton from FOX Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/streets-in-my-veins-how-crittenton-went-from-nba-to-facing...
True Crime Sports - Former Oakland Raiders OL Barret Robbins
February 19, 2024 13:37 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBBarret Robbins was the center for the Oakland Raiders in 2002 when Bill Callahan led the team to Super Bowl XXXVII against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the days leading up to the game, he disappeared to Tijuana before returning to the team right before the game. He never played in that Super Bowl as a result and his life eventually spiraled due to mental health issues. He's faced multiple arrests in his post-NFL career, including an attempted murder charge. This is the story of Barret ...
September 30, 2018 - Ryder Cup Singles: Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas
September 28, 2023 21:46 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOn the eve of the 2023 Ryder Cup, we go back to the final day of the last Ryder Cup played in Europe. The 2018 competition was 10-6 in favor of the Euros heading into Sunday and play began with as good of a singles match as you'll get at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy, ranked 6th in the world, faced Justin Thomas, ranked 4th in the world, in a match both teams hoped would set the tone for the rest of the day. We went back to watch that 2018 singles match and look back on Thomas' 1-up win....
True Crime Sports - Len Koenecke Killed By Pilot in Mid-Air
May 19, 2023 20:08 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBA day after Len Koenecke was released from the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1935, the outfielder was killed in mid-air by the pilot during a flight to Buffalo. It's a story that would rock social media today, but back then it only created more questions about what went wrong. How did this 31-year-old, who was once called a bright start in the National League, die on his way home from a road trip? We'll tell you the true crime sports story of Len Koenecke, a promising baseball player who played for...
The Highest Scoring Game in NFL History - 1966 Washington Redskins vs New York Giants
May 03, 2023 02:51 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe NFL record for the most points scored in a game is one of the longest-standing records in the game. The crazy thing about this game is it wasn't the explosive offensive showdown you would expect from a game that's held the record for more than 50 years. But this game had everything else - turnovers, long touchdowns, a controversial ending, and some stats that seem incredible today. Join us for the story of this Washington Redskins vs New York Giants game from 1966 and how one of the 1...
'Hand of God' - The Game and a Jersey That Sold for $9 Million
April 20, 2023 01:18 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBThere aren't many sports fans that won't know what you're talking about if you mention the 'Hand of God.' It's arguably the most famous single moment in soccer history because of who was involved and the stage where it took place. Diego Maradona's 51st minute goal for Argentina against England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup gave Agentina a lead that they wouldn't relinquish. Argentina would roll through the rest of the tournament and claim its second World Cup title. But wha...
True Crime Sports - Art Schlitcher Released from Prison
September 05, 2021 23:22 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBToday we have our first True Crime Sports update! With former Ohio State and Colts QB Art Schlichter recently being released from prison, we wanted to provide an update for everyone on one of the most popular subjects on the show. We discuss why Art was released from prison, the prosecutors reaction to him being released, and some of the conditions of his release that will surprise you. Be sure to check out our full True Crime Sports episode on Art Schlichter to get the full picture...
September 27, 2003 - #3 USC Trojans at Cal Bears
September 05, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIt's difficult to find a lot of early season classics but the the USC-Cal game from 2003 make the list. This game turned out to be a roller coaster ride featuring beginning of a USC roster that would dominate the sport for the next three years and a JUCO transfer named Aaron Rodgers making his 2nd career start at Cal. USC and Pete Carrol came in ranked 3rd nationally and the Bears were looking for their first win over a top 5 team in more than 50 years. We went into this game thinkin...
Untold: Caityln Jenner - Netflix Documentary Recap
September 02, 2021 02:18 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBWe continue our review of the Netflix documentary series Untold with the episode on Caitlyn Jenner. It is a very unique look at the athletic career of Bruce Jenner told by Caitlyn in present day. If you don't know much about the rise to stardom of a young Bruce Jenner, this is a documentary you will want to watch. We discuss: - Bruce Jenner's early life as a football player - Where is Graceland College? - Bruce goes from football to Track & Field - The motivation from t...
True Crime Sports - Former Royals Star Willie Mays Aikens
August 29, 2021 21:22 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThe true crime story of Willie Mays Aikens is different than a lot of the True Crime Sports episodes you have heard in the past because it is a story of addiction and redemption. Aikens is best known on the field for being the cleanup hitter behind George Brett on the 1980 Kansas City Royals American League champion squad while off the field his life was being turned upside down by drugs and alcohol. Join us as we go into the highs and lows in the life of Willie Mays Aikens. For...
August 27, 1984 - Kickoff Classic - #10 Miami vs #1 Auburn
August 25, 2021 16:15 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat if we told you there was a game played in 1984 that featured Bo Jackson, a preseason #1 ranked team, a defending national champion, and Jimmy Johnson making his coaching debut for the Miami Hurricanes? Well that's what we have for this episode of Distant Replay. The second edition of the Kickoff Classic, a long-time opening weekend college football game played at the Meadowlands, featured #1 Auburn and #10 Miami to start the 1984 season. It is one of those unique under-the-radar ...
Untold: Deal with the Devil - Christy Martin Netflix Documentary Recap
August 24, 2021 19:23 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe 2nd installment of the Netflix documentary series Untold did not disappoint. This episode covers the life of former women's boxing champion Christy Martin and her tumultuous relationship with her former trainer/husband Jim Martin. This film had us captivated all the way through and it was of the more interesting we have done for the podcast. If you are a fan of our doc reviews and our True Crime Sports stories, then this is a must listen. It's a wild story and you'll come aw...
August 26, 1989 - Little League World Series Championship - Chinese Taipei vs Connecticut
August 21, 2021 13:50 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe 1989 Little League World Series championship is one that's still talked about in Williamsport more than 30 years later. It featured the prohibitive favorite from Chinese Taipei vs. the U.S champions from Trumbull, Connecticut, who were led by future NHL star and current president/GM of the New York Rangers, Chris Drury. In this episode we discuss: Chinese Taipei being an institution at the time Chris Drury being a big name in sports and how this game is still brought up today...
Untold: Malice at the Palace - Netflix Documentary Recap
August 16, 2021 12:55 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOne of the latest Netflix documentaries that people are talking about right now is Untold: Malice at the Palace. This one hour doc provides a behind-the-scenes look at the events that took place on November 19, 2004 during a game between the Pistons and Pacers. This doc will give you a new perspective on how things unfolded directly from those involved, and the best part is you get to hear from Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal, and Reggie Miller. In this review we discuss: T...
True Crime Sports - The Investigation & Trial of Joe Son (Part 2)
August 14, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThe true crime story of Joe Son is one tougher ones to stomach that we've featured on the podcast. It involves breakthrough DNA testing, an Austin Powers movie, a failed MMA career, an absolutely brutal crime, and took 20 years to get a final resolution. Never heard of Joseph Son? You are probably not alone, but it is one of the more shocking true crime stories you will ever come across. On part 2 of this story, we'll breakdown the investigation and how Joe Son and his accomplice were i...
January 21, 2007 - AFC Championship - New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts
August 13, 2021 14:34 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOn the heels on Peyton Manning being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we decided to cover maybe his most memorable moment as an NFL player for the podcast. Today we go back to the 2006 AFC Championship in the RCA Dome that featured two of the best quarterbacks of all-time, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. This New England Patriots team had won 3 of the past 5 Super Bowls and were looking to knock the Indianapolis Colts out of the playoffs once again. For Manning, this game ...
A Football Life: Charles Woodson - NFL Films Documentary Recap
August 11, 2021 03:20 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFresh off of Charles Woodson’s Hall of Fame speech and induction into Canton, we thought it would be a good time to go back and watch the A Football Life episode featuring the legendary defensive back for this week’s documentary recap. One word that's synonymous with Woodson’s career from high school in Fremont, Ohio to his career at Michigan and then to his illustrious 18-year NFL career is unique. He’s done things on and off the football field that are truly remarkable and we took some t...
True Crime Sports - Fighter & Actor Joe Son's Brutal Attack (Part 1)
August 07, 2021 13:14 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe true crime story of Joe Son is one tougher ones to stomach that we've featured on the podcast. It involves breakthrough DNA testing, an Austin Powers movie, a failed MMA career, an absolutely brutal crime, and took 20 years to get a final resolution. Never heard of Joseph Son? You are probably not alone, but it is one of the more shocking true crime stories you will ever come across. On part 1 of this story, we'll take you through the actual crime itself, which was a brutal attack b...
The Inside Story Recap (HBO Inside the NBA Documentary)
August 03, 2021 21:49 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBYou could make the argument that Inside the NBA on TNT is one of the greatest sports television shows of all-time and few people would disagree with you. The perfect mix of personalities, freedom, and improvisation makes this show with Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaw so entertaining. Earlier this year (2021), HBO Max released a four-part documentary on the studio show featuring all the major players, other sports media personalities, and the people behind the scenes ...
True Crime Sports - The Troubled Life of Football Star Lawrence Phillips (Part 2)
August 01, 2021 13:08 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBToday we finish off our two-part conversation on the life of Lawrence Phillips, the former Nebraska football star whose life started to unravel by the end of college. On part 2, we'll take you through everything from the time he leaves Nebraska until his death by suicide in a prison in 2016. There are a lot of graphic details and his story isn't easy to hear so be warned heading into this episode. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
August 18, 1960 - Rome Olympics - Cassius Clay vs Zigzy Pietrzykowski
July 28, 2021 18:12 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBBefore he was world renowned as Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time was known as Cassius Clay, and he was rising through the amateur boxing ranks in hopes of winning Olympic Gold. He would head to the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, as an 18-year-old with more than 100 fights under his belt. The obstacle he faced on his way to the podium was Polish fighter Zbiginew (Zigzy) Pietrzykowski. In keeping with our Olympics theme we thought this was a good fit for the podca...
True Crime Sports - Former Nebraska Star Lawrence Phillips (PART 1)
July 24, 2021 15:58 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe true crime story of Lawrence Phillips is one that has captivated people for decades and that's why so many people reached out to recommend this one to us. From his highlights as a running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the tragic ending of his life, his career was always front page news. There is so much to his story that we decided to cover him in 2 parts. So in this part 1, we discuss: - his troubled upbringing - Lawrence enduring mental/physical abuse at the hands of h...
August 3, 1936 - Jesse Owens Wins 100M at Berlin Olympics
July 21, 2021 17:18 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBJesse Owens and his performance during the 100m during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany is the stuff of legends. It was one of those rare moments where world history intersected with sports and it became one of the most significant sporting events of the 20th century. Because of this and the fact that amazingly enough there is actual footage of the race, made this a must for the podcast. In this episode we discuss: The state of the world during this time and how it related to the...
Team Foxcatcher Recap (Netflix documentary on murder involving John Du Pont)
July 19, 2021 16:32 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBhere have been many adaptations of the Team Foxcatcher story and the erratic John Du Pont and in today’s episode we recap the Netflix documentary which is more reality than Hollywood. The story of John Du Pont, his estate compound, and what went on there behind the closed gates is both parts fascinating and bizarre. It’s a story of a steady decline into mental illness and what it can take down in its wake. Unfortunately the climactic event this all led to was the murder of world class...
1996 Summer Olympics - Michael Johnson Wins the 400m & 200m
July 13, 2021 13:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOne of the great American Olympians of all-time, Michael Johnson, went to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta looking to become the first man to win the 200m and 400m in the same year. Those 1996 Olympics in Atlanta would end up being marked by two things: the Centennial Park bombing and the legendary performance of Michael Johnson in the 200m and 400m. We discuss the later here this week on the podcast in our lead up to the 2021 games in Tokyo fast approaching. On this episode we disc...
True Crime Sports - Maury Lerner and the Mob
July 10, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBNever heard the name Maury Lerner? He was a failed, but prolific minor league baseball prospect who found himself more into a life of crime than a life in MLB. His true crime story includes armed robbery, ties to infamous New England mob boss Raymond Patriarca, a double murder, and that is just the tip of the iceberg for a guy who was called “the most dangerous man” in the seedy criminal underworld. This is one of the older true crime stories we have covered for the podcast and was a lis...
August 17, 2008 - Michael Phelps Wins 8th Gold Medal at Beijing Olympics
July 08, 2021 17:24 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were filled with highlights for the American contingent, but the record breaking performance by Michael Phelps stole the show. Could Phelps surpass Mark Spitz and capture 8 gold medals in the games? This is what was at stake when Phelps and his teammates took to the pool for the 4X100 medley relay with the legend having already captured 7 golds. On this episode we discuss: Phelps’ Olympic Games to that point The venue How big of a story ...
Athlete A Recap (USA Gymnastics Scandal Netflix Documentary)
July 07, 2021 01:32 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBAs we get prepared for the Olympics this summer, we've been dedicating more episodes to events and stories around the games. Today we're talking about the Netflix documentary called Athlete A, which is about the USA Gymnastics abuse scandal that came to light in 2016 thanks to survivors speaking out and the Indianapolis Star investigation. It's a documentary that won't be comfortable to watch but it's a story that needs to be told. Details on Larry Nassar, the Karolyis, Steve Penny and...
10 Longest Prison Sentences Given to Athletes
July 03, 2021 19:52 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThrough the course of our research for True Crime episodes, we've come across a number of athlete prison sentences that completely surprised us. On this episode of the podcast, we'll share 10 of the longest prison sentences ever handed out to athletes and we'll throw in a few that just missed the list but had very notable sentences. If you have any thoughts on the show or have someone else you want us to add to the list, leave a comment or connect with us on Twitter. For more episode...
February 1, 2009 - Super Bowl XLIII - Steelers vs Cardinals
July 02, 2021 13:16 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBSuper Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers is widely considered one of the better Super Bowls of all-time. The game was so good that it might still be a little underrated. The upstart Cardinals combined a high powered offense, a good playoff draw, and an opportunistic defense all the way to Tampa to square off against a Steelers team led by 2nd-year head coach Mike Tomlin, an offense led by Ben Roethlisberger, and a defense littered with stars like James Harris...
Screwball (MLB PED Scandal) - Documentary Recap
June 30, 2021 02:32 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAll Billy Corben does is pump out quality documentaries and Screwball is just the latest in a long line of bangers. You have surely seen some of his work: Cocaine Cowboys, Broke 30 for 30, and THE U Part 1 & 2 '30 for 30' just to name a few. This is the first of many Corben docs we plan on discussing here on the podcast, and it's one you can find on Netflix. Screwball, which covers the Biogenesis MLB PED scandal and the cast of characters involved, might be one of his lesser know...
True Crime Sports - 5 Athletes We Didn't Know Were in Prison or Facing Jail Time
June 26, 2021 16:42 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week's true crime edition of the podcast isn't focused on one individual. Instead, Mike pulls five athletes that he was surprised to find out were either in jail or facing jail time. Everyone on our list today is a recent athlete that you've likely heard of, but did you realize they've had trouble with the law? Join us as we tell you those five stories on the show. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
August 8, 1992 - Olympic Gold Medal Basketball Game - USA vs Croatia
June 23, 2021 23:12 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe 1992 Dream Team is considered the best team ever assembled and for good reason, take a look at the roster below. Their most important game was the gold medal game vs. Croatia in the 1992 Barcelona games. Best team ever going for the gold? Yes, please as a podcast episode, and with the Tokyo games fast approaching we figured this was good from a timing standpoint. Croatia and their former country Yugosalvia's emergence on the world basketball stage was the reason USA Basketball ...
A Football Life: Roger Staubach (NFL Films Documentary Recap)
June 21, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBA Football Life: Roger Staubach is one of the more interesting installments of the NFL Network series. To say Staubach has lived a full life would be an understatement. This makes this a natural fit to do for the podcast. From attending the Naval Academy, to becoming the quarterback of Americas Team (Dallas Cowboys), to his lucrative business ventures post retirement a feature film could be done on the life of “Captain America” and you would have more than enough content. In t...
True Crime Sports - Tommy Kane's Brutal Crime
June 18, 2021 18:35 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThe true crime story of former Seahawks and Syracuse wide receiver Tommy Kane is one marked by an absolutely brutal crime that was so heinous it had people questioning his mental state in the aftermath. Join us as we take a look at Kane’s spiral down a dark path after getting released the Seahawks and his football career being over by the age of 30. New true crime stories every week! Be sure to subscribe and like! Find more at http://distantreplaypodcast.com
June 16, 2008 - U.S. Open 18-Hole Playoff - Tiger Woods vs Rocco Mediate
June 16, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThe 2008 U.S. Open championship held at Torrey Pines was one for the ages and culminated with a 18-hole playoff between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate. As we prepare for another major championship at this beautiful course, we knew the timing was perfect to look back for the podcast. Tiger Woods the world's #1 player at the time and forced the playoff with a dramatic performance in Sunday's final round. It's no surprise that Tiger was a big favorite to defeat the 158th ranked player in ...
Mike Tyson: The Knockout - Part 2 (Documentary Recap)
June 14, 2021 17:53 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBToday we wrap up the two-part Mike Tyson documentary that ABC News produced and can now be seen on ABC.com and Hulu. This second episode revolves primarily around the rape conviction and the circumstances surrounding that trial. From there it hits his return to the ring, his spiral downwards, the tragic death of his daughter, and the rebirth of a career and life. Again, if you haven't seen this doc, take some time to watch it. We felt like there was a lot of new information (to us) tha...
True Crime Sports - The Murder of Former NBA Star Lorenzen Wright (Part 2)
June 11, 2021 19:50 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis is the second installment of our look into the murder of former NBA start Lorenzen Wright. The first part looked back on his career, the circumstances around his death, and the initial investigation into his murder. On this episode, we get into the focus of the investigation shifting to his wife Sherra Wright and pieces started coming together about how the murder of Lorenzen Wright went down. In this episode we discuss: Inconsistencies develop in the story Sherra Wright tells inve...
June 9, 1987 - NBA Finals, Game 4 - LA Lakers @ Boston Celtics
June 10, 2021 02:31 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThe 1987 NBA Finals was another installment of the biggest basketball rivalry of the 80s: Lakers vs Celtics. Not only was the series a classic, but game four was one of - if not the most - celebrated Finals game in the long and storied history of the Lakers vs. Celtics rivalry that has spanned decades and has dominated the sport. We knew a Celtics/Lakers game was a must do for the podcast and felt this was a perfect fit. We're glad we did because it gave that iconic Magic baby hook shot ...
Mike Tyson: The Knockout - Part 1 (Documentary Recap)
June 07, 2021 14:29 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBDid you know that ABC News was making a Mike Tyson documentary? Neither did we until we came across it the night it aired. This is one of those gems that we love uncovering for the podcast. Even if you think you know a lot about Mike Tyson's story, this is a must see. In our episode 1 recap of Mike Tyson: The Knockout, we discuss Tyson's troubled early life, his beginnings as a boxer under the tutelage of Cus D'Amato and Teddy Atlas, his rise to stardom beating Michael Spinks and Trevor...
True Crime Sports - The Murder of Former NBA Star Lorenzen Wright (Part 1)
June 05, 2021 02:01 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBLorenzen Wright was a former NBA lottery pick that enjoyed a successful NBA career with multiple teams, but his life would come to a tragic end a year after his career ended. This is the true crime story of the murder of Lorenzen Wright, which is still talked about more than a decade later. It all started on July 18, 2010 when Wright was last seen at his ex-wife's home in a Memphis suburb. Here on the podcast we are used to true crime stories with twists and turns, and the murder of Lo...
June 9, 1973 - The Belmont Stakes
June 02, 2021 15:55 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe 1973 Belmont Stakes is widely considered the best horse race ever. Not simply because of the fact that Secretariat completed his Triple Crown quest, but the fashion in which he did it. On this week's episode, we watch the final broadcast of Secretariat’s historic accomplishment. Jack Whitaker, Haywood, and Chick Anderson are back to guide us through this historical sports moment and do an excellent job at that. On this episode we discuss: The awkward interviews w/ the jockeys i...
A Football Life: Brett Favre - NFL Films Documentary Recap
June 01, 2021 12:29 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBBorn in a small Mississippi town with a father as his football coach, Brett Favre became one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. His blue-collar approach and gun-slinger mentality endeared him to the Green Bay Packers fans for life. On this episode of Distant Replay, we go back to watch the NFL Films documentary A Football Life: Brett Favre to get a full look back over the life and career of number four. Join us as we share our thoughts on the film and what we learned ...
True Crime Sports - Todd Marinovich
May 28, 2021 18:40 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThis weeks True Crime Sports episode features the true crime story of former USC and Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich. He was known as the "robo QB" bred from birth by his father Marv Marinovich to be the perfect QB. We discuss his upbringing and criminal history that has spanned the last 25 years plus. This is one of the most unique true crimes stories we have covered because it involves addiction, mental health issues and criminal activity. Even if you think you know the trials and t...
May 7, 1995 - NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 1 - Pacers @ Knicks
May 26, 2021 19:28 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBGame 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Knicks and Pacers at Madison Square Garden is known for the heroics down the stretch by Reggie Miller, but there was so much more to that game than those final 18 seconds. These two teams were meeting for the third straight time in the playoffs and the 1994 series was another epic seven-game showdown that went to the Knicks. Heading into 1995, there was tremendous pressure on both New York and Indiana. The Knicks were trying to...
Winning Time - Reggie Miller vs The Knicks (ESPN 30 for 30 Recap)
May 24, 2021 17:44 - 35 minutes - 33 MBAlthough short lived, the 90's NBA rivalry between the Pacers and Knicks is one that will be remembered forever by fans of the sport. The reason? Look no further than Reggie Miller and his Madison Square Garden theatrics. On this episode, we recap the ESPN 30 for 30 "Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks." It chronicles the three years of Reggie Miller heroics and a battle between two teams and franchises between which there was no love lost. In this episode we di...
True Crime Sports - Robert Rozier and the Nation of Yahweh
May 22, 2021 03:20 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBThe true crime story of Robert Rozier is one of the most unique we have covered in our True Crime Sports series. We take a look at the cult of the Nation of Yahweh, their leader Yahweh Ben Yahweh and how they influenced Rozier and others to do unspeakable crimes. Was Robert Rozier a serial killer, simply a victim of being brainwashed or both? There are a lot of layers to Robert Rozier’s story and we cover them all on this episode. For more, visit us online at http://distantr...