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Distant Replay

191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

The 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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June 2, 2002 - NBA Western Conference Finals, Game 7 - Lakers vs Kings

May 19, 2021 20:32 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

The 2002 NBA Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Kings is widely considered as one of the best series in league history. With all the hype along with the time period being right in our wheelhouse, we thought it was a must watch for the podcast.  So that's what we're doing on this episode.  Nearly 20 years later this game holds up and may even be a little bit underrated as we discuss. We go through not only the game itself, but look back at a snapshot of the league at that ti...

Documentary Recap - The Two Escobars

May 18, 2021 01:08 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

For this week's documentary recap we went back and watched The Two Escobars, which is widely considered one of the best ESPN 30 for 30 films episodes even 10 years later. It chronicles the lives of drug lord Pablo Escobar and Colombia National Team captain Andrés Escobar during the golden years of Colombian soccer which coincided with the darkest days they experienced as a country.   We dissect every angle of the documentary like usual and get into some in depth discussions about what ...

True Crime Sports - 7 Strange Sports Arrests

May 14, 2021 14:28 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

We decided to switch it up and give you a different kind of true crime story today. In fact we picked 7 strange arrests from around the sports landscape. Figured this would be a good change of pace from our serious true crime related content. We will be back next week dissecting another individual case! In this episode we discuss: - Former University of Miami and Green Bay Packers running back Najeh Davenport’s arrest for burglary and why his NFL teammates called him the “dump truck.” ...

May 19, 1973 - The Preakness Stakes

May 12, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

We continue our look back at the 1973 Triple Crown run by Secretariat with the CBS broadcast of the 1973 Preakness Stakes.  Once again, we were impressed by the broadcast and the group of announcers on the call. Add that to the amazing performance by Secretariat and you have an event worth watching.    On this episode we discuss:   - The controversy over Secretariat's time which didn't have a conclusion until 2012 - Haywood getting up close and personal during an intimate moment ...

Documentary Recap - Once Brothers (ESPN 30 for 30)

May 11, 2021 01:35 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

The 2010 sports documentary produced for ESPN's 30 for 30 series is a tremendous film that tells the story of basketball, relationships, politics, and more.  This doc chronicles the relationship of two basketball players from SFR Yugoslavia—Vlade Divac (Serbia) and Dražen Petrović (Croatia) - and the events in their home country that eventually led to them never speaking again. That might have changed but Petrović tragically died in a car accident in the prime of his career.  Today we go...

True Crime Sports - Lenny Dykstra

May 07, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Lenny Dysktra has lived quite the life and has lived that life full throttle to say the least.  He is known by most people because of his time as an outfielder in MLB for the Mets and Phillies, but he is known just as much for his behavior both when he played and since his retirement.    Join us as we take a look at the ever evolving true crime story of Lenny Dykstra. Just like Lenny’s life there is never a dull moment discussing his trials and tribulations!   For more, visit us on...

May 27, 1994 - NHL Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7 - NY Rangers vs NJ Devils

May 05, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

The New York Rangers came into the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals having steamrolled through the first two rounds of the playoffs, but an upstart New Jersey Devils squad stood in the way of an opportunity to play the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals.    The Rangers were led by seasoned veterans like Mark Messier and Brian Leetch, but it was the Devils led by rookie goaltender Martin Brodeur jumped out to a 3-2 series lead. The Devils were on the verge of the upset in game six ...

Documentary Recap - A Football Life: Barry Sanders

May 03, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Barry Sanders was one of the greatest football players to ever step on the field and left a lot of people shocked when he decided to hang it up after 10 years in the NFL.  The NFL Films documentary A Football Life had an episode on the incredible Detroit Lions running back that debuted in 2012. It tells the story of his life growing up in Wichita, the relationship with his father, and details his career in college and the NFL.  Today we go back to watch the documentary and share our thou...

True Crime Sports - The James Jordan Murder (Part 3)

April 30, 2021 19:25 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Our three-part series on the murder of James R. Jordan Sr. comes to an end today with a look at everything that's happened since the trial ended.  Why hasn't there ever been much said from Michael Jordan and the family? What is the latest on Daniel Green and Larry Demery? Will an appeal ever be granted? Plus, there was a huge corruption investigation into the police department in the county that this murder occurred, which has added more questions to what actually happened.  And finall...

May 5, 1973 - The Kentucky Derby

April 29, 2021 01:47 - 30 minutes - 7.12 MB

The 1973 Kentucky Derby featured not only the most famous thoroughbred racing horse of all time in Secretariat, but a worthy field that featured the likes of Sham and Angle Light - both of whom beat the superhorse just two weeks before in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York.  The horse racing world watched to see if Secretariat, the 1972 Horse of the Year, could live up to the lofty expectations bestowed upon him. Secretariat was ridden by jockey Ron Turcotte, trained by Lu...

Documentary Recap - Elway to Marino (ESPN 30 for 30)

April 26, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

John Elway and Dan Marino would become two of the faces of the NFL for 15 years after being selected in the 1983 NFL Draft. Other than both having rocket right arms in common, they both had the same agent in attorney Marvin Demoff.    The ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Elway to Marino chronicles the events leading up to and the day of the '83 draft which largely centered around the two future Hall of Fame signal callers along with a plethora of other storylines, which is why many consider it...

True Crime Sports - The Murder of James Jordan (Part 2)

April 24, 2021 12:27 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

On this episode of the pod, we move to the trial of Daniel Green, who has been arrested for the murder of James R Jordan Sr. Green, along with Larry Demery, were allegedly involved in the death of Michael Jordan's dad but the two friends had conflicting stories. We'll go through the trial and tell you what the prosecution believes happened that night along with what the defense argued. Plus, there was a huge misstep in the trial that nearly changed the outcome.  If you haven't heard part...

April 24, 2004 - The NFL Draft - Eli Goes No. 1

April 21, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

The 2004 NFL Draft is most known for the quarterback drama that played out at the top of the draft with Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger. It was a crazy lead up to that draft with the Manning family saying they wouldn't play for the San Diego Chargers. If you are like us, you might have forgetten the details on how things played out 17 years ago on draft day. Do you remember how big of a surprise it was to just about everyone that Rivers ended up going to Giants at 4th ov...

Documentary Recap - Last Chance U (ELAC) - Finale & Where Are They Now?

April 20, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

The long-awaited conclusion to Last Chance U and the East LA College basketball season is finally here.  We find out how the team's season finished and what impact COVID had on the playoffs and the team.  Plus, we'll update you on where guys like Joe Hampton, KJ Allen, DeShaun Highler, and Malik Muhammad ended up.  It's been a great run on Netflix and today we wrap it all up.  For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com. 

Documentary Recap - Last Chance U (ELAC), Episode 7

April 19, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

The penultimate episode of the popular Netflix docuseries is here and we're talking about what we saw on episode 7 of Last Chance U.  We learn about Coach Hunter and his role on the team, see another practice blow-up from Joe Hampton, and start the playoff game against Allan Hancock.  For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

True Crime Sports - James R. Jordan Sr

April 16, 2021 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

When Michael Jordan's father went missing in August of 1993, it became one of the lead news stories nationally. The body of James R. Jordan Sr. was ultimately found and his death was eventually prosecuted, which shocked the country and changed the course of Michael's career. On this True Crime edition of the podcast, we'll take you through the details of that case and what authorities believe happened on that night nearly 30 years ago.  This is part 1 of a multi-part series on Jordan's m...

October 30, 1974 - George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali

April 14, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

Most sports fans are at least aware of the 'The Rumble in the Jungle.' The epic heavyweight fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali took place in Kinshasa, Zaire on October 30, 1974 and is widely considered to be one of the most iconic sporting the events the world has ever seen.  The young Foreman was a 4-1 favorite over the cagey veteran Ali, and the fight that would ensue would be one of the more legendary bouts in boxing history.    Another key aspect of the fight was that th...

Documentary Recap - Last Chance U (ELAC), Episode 6

April 13, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

It's playoff time for John Mosley and East LA College on Last Chance U and we're here for it.  Today we're recapping episode 6 of the Netflix series and it's down to crunch time. ELAC earned the two-seed and has a matchup with Saddleback on the horizon, which is a team they have some history with.  Join us as we go back through this episode and talk about what we saw. Will this team make get a chance to win state or will COVID strike first?  For more episodes, visit us online at http:/...

Documentary Recap - Last Chance U (ELAC), Episode 5

April 13, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MB

We're past the midway point of the Last Chance U series on Netflix featuring East LA College and episode 5 might be the best one yet.  What's so great about this episode isn't what happens on the court but what happens away from the gym at Colby Ranch. And it seems, at least in the immediate days following that field trip, that this was exactly what the team needed.  Join us as we recap the fifth episode in the series and share some of our favorite scenes and highlights.  For more, vis...

True Crime Sports - Pete Rose

April 09, 2021 19:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Every baseball fan knows about Pete Rose and his lifetime ban from Major League Baseball. It's a topic of debate for many people but the league hasn't budged on their stance.  But do you know how the entire scandal played out?  Today we'll take you through Pete Rose's relationship with the MLB front office and how the investigation into his gambling habits led to one of the greatest players of all-time having no association with the sport he helped make popular.  For more episodes, vis...

February 6, 1988 - Gatorade Slam Dunk Contest

April 07, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been a popular event for many years but you might be able to go back to February 6, 1988 to find the night it really became a big deal.  That All-Star weekend in Chicago featured a classic competition between seven players but Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins stole the show. Those two eventually squared off in the finals and four of their combined dunks would earn a perfect score of 50. It was the other two dunks that were a bit questionable by the judges....

Documentary Recap - Last Chance U (ELAC), Ep 4

April 05, 2021 20:15 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

It's time for episode four of Last Chance U featuring East LA College, and we finally start getting a the background we were hoping for on head coach John Mosley. Join us as we recap this episode, which ends with one of the best speeches of the entire series.  We'd love to hear what you thought about the show so connect with us on Twitter or leave us a comment on our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening!

True Crime Sports - Mookie Blaylock

April 03, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

Mookie Blaylock was a popular NBA players during the 90s thanks to a great personality and lockdown defense. The Atlanta Hawks' star made a name for himself during a tremendous decade in the NBA. But off the court, Blaylock has struggled with alcohol. With multiple arrests for DUI, his life and that of two others changed forever when he crashed into a couple after suffering a seizure.  On today's true crime sports episode of Distant Replay, we'll give you the details of Blaylock and how ...

April 4, 2015 - Final Four - 1 Kentucky vs 1 Wisconsin

April 01, 2021 02:36 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

The 2015 Final Four matchup between 1-seeds Kentucky and Wisconsin was a rematch of the classic national semifinal game from 2014. The Wildcats came into the game with a perfect 38-0 record and it marked the first undefeated Final Four team since the UNLV team of the early 90s.   While the 2015 roster for the Wildcats was almost completely different, the Badgers returned the core of their team including player of the year Frank Kaminsky and rising draft prospect Sam Dekker.   That af...

Documentary Recap - Last Chance U - Ep 3

March 30, 2021 16:45 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

We're on to episode 3 of Netflix's reality series on East LA College. This Last Chance U season is ramping up and we learn a lot more about Deshaun Highler off the court, find out why Joe Hampton missed a few days of practice, get a peak inside the film room, and much more. For more episodes, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

True Crime Sports - Eric Naposki

March 27, 2021 02:08 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

The story of former UConn athlete Eric Naposki involved sex, money, adultery, betryal that we have come to expect from our most scandalous true crime cases.  Naposki along with his lover Nanette Johnston were accused of conspiring together to plan and carry out the murder of Nanette's fiancee Bill McLaughlin, a wealthy Orange County California entrepreneur. This case would take over 15 years to reach a conclusion and is one of the most sinister true crime stories you will hear.   This ...

March 26, 2005 - Elite 8 - 1 Illinois vs 3 Arizona

March 25, 2021 02:49 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

The 2005 Elite 8 matchup between Arizona and Illinois is thought of by some to be one of the best regional final games in NCAA Tournament history. It's one of those games where all of the stars aligned for a great March Madness moment that fans of the sport live for.  The Fighting Illini had its best season in school history led by the legendary backcourt of Deron Williams, Dee Brown, and Luther Head. Add to that their road to the Final Four went through  Rosemont Horizon and it was a grea...

Documentary Recap - Last Chance U - Ep 1 and 2

March 22, 2021 17:30 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

The hit Netflix show Last Chance U takes to the hardcourt of East LA College (ELAC) in the first installment of Last Chance U Basketball. Our plan is to recap every episode and we'll start with episodes 1 and 2 on today's show.  In these episodes we are introduced to head coach John Mosley and begin learning the stories of some of the ELAC players like Deshaun Highler, KJ Allen, Joe Hampton and Malik Muhammad.    Among the topics on this podcast: Joe Hampton tells us the difference ...

True Crime Sports - Darryl Henley

March 19, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Darryl Henley was a former All-American at UCLA and a 2nd round pick in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but his football career came to an abrupt end when he was arrested for his involvement in a drug operation.  Things got even worse for Henley when he was set up by another inmate in prison and eventually got sentenced to 41 years.  Today we'll take you through the life and crimes of Henley and share the details of his case.  For more episodes, visit us online: http://dist...

March 16, 2001 - NCAA Tournament, First Round - 5 Virginia vs 12 Gonzaga

March 17, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

As we get ready for the return of the NCAA Tournament after a one-year hiatus, we picked a game from the first round that featured two teams that are very relevant to this tournament: defending champion Virginia and the current favorite Gonzaga. The 2001 South Regional matchup between the 5-seed Cavaliers and the 12-seed Bulldogs might seem like just another first round matchup on paper, but it went a long way towards turning the Zags from Cinderella to tournament mainstay. In Mark Few’s s...

Documentary Recap: ESPN 30 for 30 - Without Bias

March 15, 2021 18:50 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Len Bias is still a household name nearly 25 years after his sudden death in 1986.   The ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Without Bias covers the unique impact Bias had to people of all ages both on the basketball court and off of it.   We went back to watch the film, which debuted in the first season of the 30 for 30 series, and we'll recap it all on today's episode.   Here are some of the things we discuss:    His rare talent on the court The Celtics, Red Auerbach and their purs...

True Crime Sports - Kellen Winslow II

March 12, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB

Kellen Winslow II appeared to be on his way to a long and successful NFL career when he left Miami in 2004. While he had a handful of good years, his career is more known for what happened off the field.  Just before we recorded this episode, Winslow was sentenced to 14 years in prison. In this episode, we discuss the crimes that led to his sentencing, a crime resume that spanned 15 years with a variety of charges.  You may know what you have read in headlines about him, but trust us whe...

March 9, 1996 - Big East Tourney Championship - #3 UConn vs #6 Georgetown

March 11, 2021 03:42 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

The 1996 Big East Tournament Championship Game between #3 UCONN and #6 Georgetown was the type of matchup that the conference tournament was all about.  Legendary coaches Jim Calhoun and John Thompson and All-American players Allen Iverson and Ray Allen were the headliners, but there were unsung heroes on both sides that performed at a high level in front of the sellout crowd at MSG.    On this episode we discuss: How great the environment was at Madison Square Garden for this event  ...

Documentary Recap: A Football Life - Reggie White and Jerome Brown

March 08, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

The documentary we picked this week comes from the series 'A Football Life' produced by NFL Films and the NFL Network and focuses on Reggie White and Jerome Brown.  These two dominant defensive linemen first met in 1979 at a University of Tennessee football camp -  White a coach/counselor  and Brown a football player attendee at said camp.  It was the birth of a beautiful friendship which made them a great fit for this documentary, which was the second subject in a series that's now run ...

True Crime Sports - Denny McLain

March 05, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MB

Denny McLain was on top of the sports world in 1968. Pitching with the Detroit Tigers, McLain won 31 games and helped lead his team to a World Series title. Along the way, he added the AL MVP and Cy Young to cap off one of the greatest seasons for a pitcher. But just five years later at the age of 29, he was out of baseball completely.  Today we'll tell you that story involving gambling, bookmaking, and two injured toes.  For more episodes, make sure to visit us online at http://distan...

February 22, 1980 - Olympic Ice Hockey - USA vs Soviet Union

March 03, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

More than 40 years ago, a bunch of college kids from the USA squared off on a sheet of ice in Lake Placid, NY at the 1980 Winter Olympics against a heavily-favored Soviet Union squad. These two teams played an exhibition just a month earlier that ended in a 10-3 Soviet victory so many didn't give the Americans a chance. But this game that would turn out to be arguably the most important sporting event of the 20th century. In the moment when it was happening though, the powers that be at ...

Documentary Recap - The Brady 6

March 01, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB

In 2011, ESPN produced a series called The Year of the QB.  One of the installments of that series was 'The Brady 6' and it gave one of the better under-the-hood perspectives of Tom Brady's career.   Specifically, the pre-draft and NFL Draft process before he became a member of the New England Patriots was phenomenal . It provided a look at his early career path that led to becoming the starter after the Mo Lewis hit on Drew Bledsoe changed the entire trajectory of Brady's career and t...

True Crime Sports - Ray Lewis

February 26, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

In the early morning hours following Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta, two men were fatally stabbed outside of the Cobalt Lounge in Buckhead.  Four-year NFL linebacker Ray Lewis was among a group that were involved in the brawl that left these two men dead. Lewis was charged with murder soon after along with two other guys in his entourage, but he eventually had his charges dropped.  We'll take you through that tragic night and how the case unfolded on this episode. Find more on our website...

March 28, 1979 - NCAA Tournament Championship - Michigan State vs Indiana State

February 24, 2021 19:49 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

The 1979 NCAA Tournament Final between Indiana State and Michigan State is still thought of by many people to be the most important college basketball game in history.  It was also the first installment of the Larry Bird vs Magic Johnson rivalry which would dominate the basketball landscape for the next decade. These are just a couple reasons why we felt it was a must watch for the podcast.    This is the first time either of us have seen this game and there's a lot that surprised us. ...

True Crime Sports - Former NBA Star Eddie Johnson

February 19, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Eddie Johnson was an all-conference player at Auburn and was selected to two NBA all-star teams, but that didn't even begin to tell his story.   Fighting mental illness and drug addiction during his career Johnson would spiral out of control during his career and after his retirement.    How far was his fall? He was arrested around 100 times and would eventually land a sentence of life in prison.   What happened?   We'll share the details in this latest installment of our Tru...

May 31, 2007 - Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5 - Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons

February 18, 2021 03:26 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

Some say the lure of LeBron James as an NBA legend started during Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals. After you watch that game against the Detroit Pistons, it's hard to argue with.   The Pistons were the class of the conference at the time, having reached the conference finals for the 5th year in a row and were a daunting hurdle facing the young superstar.    After a hard fought split in the first four games of the series, all eyes turned to the Palace at Auburn Hills for ...

WHAT IF? Drew Brees Signed with Miami Dolphins Instead of New Orleans Saints

February 14, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

We kick off a new series we're calling 'What If' that will explore big headlines in sports and discuss how things would have changed if it would have gone differently.  To start us off, we go back to 2006 and the NFL offseason. The Miami Dolphins were in search of a quarterback for head coach Nick Saban's team and they narrowed it down to Daunte Culpepper and Drew Brees. Both guys were dealing with injuries but the medical team in Miami determined Brees was a bigger risk and he ended up si...

True Crime Sports - Former Cowboy WR Sam Hurd

February 12, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

On this episode, we tell you about Sam Hurd, a wide receiver in the NFL that played for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears. In fact, he was on the receiving end of Tony Romo's first career NFL pass.  By all accounts, Hurd was a good teammate and person, but he was part of a drug sting in 2011 sent him to prison for attempting to purchase and distribute large amounts of cocaine and marijuana.  Thanks to a listener request, we went back to pull the details of his case and will s...

Documentary Recap - Al Davis vs The NFL - 30 for 30

February 10, 2021 02:09 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

The latest ESPN 30 for 30 documentary was released recently and it's one that every NFL fan will want to see.  'Al Davis vs the NFL' looks at the rivalry between the long-time Raiders owner and former NFL Commissioner Pete Rozell. The two both rose to power in the league at a young age and clashed for decades.  It all came to a head when Al Davis wanted to move the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles, which came right as the franchise was rising to the top of the NFL. Join us as we rec...

Minisode - The Super Bowl Wardrobe Malfunction

February 07, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Who doesn't remember the infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston? Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake completely overshadowed a really good game with a performance that ended in a massive FCC nightmare. As we get ready for another Super Bowl, let's travel back to 2004 and the events that led up to Nipplegate and the fallout that followed.  For more Distant Replay, visit us here: http://distantreplaypodcast.com  

True Crime Sports - Mariet Ford

February 05, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

This episode of our True Crime Sports series spotlights Mariet Ford, a talented football player that started at Cal and played an integral role in the infamous 1982 game aka 'The Play.' He's currently serving a 45-year prison sentence for the murder of his wife, young son, and unborn child although he continues to claim innocence to this day.  We'll give you all the details of the case and let you determine how you feel about the jury's verdict, but after listening to this show, we can g...

January 30, 2000 - Super Bowl XXXIV - St. Louis Rams vs Tennessee Titans

February 04, 2021 04:16 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

Heading into the 1999 NFL season, a Super Bowl featuring the St. Louis Rams and the Tennessee Titans was the farthest thing from any NFL fan's mind.  Especially when you consider the fact that the Rams would be led by a complete unknown former NFL Europe and Arena League quarterback named Kurt Warner. Meanwhile, the Titans were the picture of mediocrity under head coach Jeff Fisher throughout his tenure to that point.    Thanks to the Greatest Show on Turf and the Music City Miracle, t...

Minisode - Top 10 Historical Moments on NBA Top Shot

January 31, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

If you haven't heard of NBA Top Shot yet, check out this new craze in sports collectibles here: https://www.nbatopshot.com/  This new digital NBA collectible built on the blockchain has exploded in 2021 and it got us thinking about what moments we'd pick if they went back and picked from old games.  On this show, we detail our Top 10 moments wishlist featuring moments from names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaq, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson, Larry Bird, Dr. J and more...

True Crime Sports - The Disappearance of Bison Dele

January 29, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

You probably remember him best as Brian Williams, the former NBA player that had a solid career in the 1990s. He played alongside Michael Jordan when the Bulls won the championship in 1997, but he abruptly retired a couple years later.  After buying a boat and spending time traveling the world, he eventually went missing alongside a female acquaintance and the boat captain. The only person that made it off that boat was his brother, who's story changed a couple times before he overdosed an...

January 22, 1989 - Super Bowl XXIII - San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals

January 28, 2021 04:33 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

With the Super Bowl on the horizon, we decided to focus our attention on a classic matchup that took place more than 30 years ago in Miami.   It's Super Bowl XXIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals, which pitted an upstart Cincy squad led by league MVP Boomer Esiason. They squared off against Joe Montana, Bill Walsh, Jerry Rice and the well oiled San Francisco machine that dominated the NFL for much of the 80s.    Both teams steamrolled into the Super Bowl, e...

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