Distant Replay
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months 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 - Darren Sharper
January 22, 2021 12:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMost people will remember Darren Sharper from his 14-year run as a safety with the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and the New Orleans Saints. That career included multiple All-Pro honors, a Super Bowl win, and a spot on the 2000 NFL All-Decade Team. Shortly after his playing days were over, however, he would go on a crime spree that will leave you shaking your head. When you look back on the details, it leaves you wondering how he could have gotten away with committing so many v...
Documentary Recap - TIGER on HBO - Part 2
January 19, 2021 19:13 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBWe're on to the second part of the Tiger documentary on HBO, which is the one with scandal, drama, and all the affairs. In other words, this is the part that many people were waiting for. We'll dive into the show and discuss what we saw and what we thought about part two. There's a lot to unpack but surprisingly not a lot of it completely new. Either way, let's get into it. Here are some of the topics we'll discuss: Wright Thompson is the man Did his military obsession get enough a...
True Crime Sports - Chad Curtis
January 16, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBFormer MLB outfielder Chad Curtis is best remembered for his time with the Tigers and Yankees, which included a walk-off home run during game 3 of the 1999 World Series. But once his playing days were over, he and his family moved back to Michigan to begin a new career in education. By the 2012 school year, he was set to become the head football coach at Lakewood before he abruptly resigned. The stories that would come out after that are disturbing and would eventually land him in jail...
Documentary Recap - TIGER on HBO - Part 1
January 14, 2021 03:48 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe highly-anticipated HBO documentary about Tiger Woods is out and we react to the first episode, which highlights his childhood, amateur career, the relationship with his father, and his rise to stardom. Read more and check out the trailer here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-58-tiger-documentary-ep-1recap/
Documentary Recap - TIGER on HBO
January 14, 2021 03:48 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe highly-anticipated HBO documentary about Tiger Woods is out and we react to the first episode, which highlights his childhood, amateur career, the relationship with his father, and his rise to stardom. Read more and check out the trailer here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-58-tiger-documentary-ep-1recap/
Minisode - True Crime Sports - Anthony Smith
January 09, 2021 18:36 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBIn the early 90s, Anthony Smith was on his way to becoming an NFL star. He was a first-round pick by the Los Angeles Raiders and made the franchise look great by recording 36 sacks over his first three seasons. But after signing a 4-year, $7.6 million contract, Smith's life began to change. Today we'll take you back through his career and a series of crimes that included murder and a firebombing. All of it ultimately led to his serving life in prison without parole. If you'd like ...
January 3, 1999 - NFC Wild Card - Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers
January 07, 2021 14:49 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBToday we're going back to a 90s NFL rivalry and one of the greatest catches you'll see to end a playoff game. The 1998 Wild Card matchup between Green Bay and San Francisco was just the latest of a string of playoff games between these perennial NFC powers. The 49ers were knocked out of the playoffs three straight years leading into this game and Steve Young looked to reverse this streak. On the other side, Brett Favre, Mike Holmgren and the Packers were coming off of back-to-back Super...
Minisode - College Football Bowl Schedule
December 31, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWith 41 bowl games now, it feels like there's always a game on tv from the middle of December until the first week of January. That's great for football fans that want more games to watch, but we've lost a great bowl game tradition. On this minisode, we look back on the old bowl schedules, take you through that epic week between Christmas and New Years, and reminisce on a lost tradition on New Year's Day.
January 1, 2000 - Orange Bowl - #4 Alabama vs #8 Michigan
December 30, 2020 15:34 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBDo you remember how awesome the 2000 Orange Bowl was? That game featured future pros all over the field and was also the last game in the college career of a guy you might have heard of, Tom Brady. The Alabama Crimson Tide, led by running back Shaun Alexander, looked to be on the rise and returning to glory after an SEC Championship and just missing the BCS national championship game. On the other sideline, Lloyd Carr had Michigan humming with top recruits all over the field, inc...
Minisode - The Dr. Pepper Halftime Tuition Challenge
December 23, 2020 23:00 - 9 minutes - 9.32 MBThe Dr. Pepper Tuition Challenge has become a staple during the college football conference championship weekend, but it's not without controversy. Back in 2010, a new strategy emerged in the form of a chest pass that's taken over the competition and stirred up lengthy debate online. Today we'll look back through the history of the event, share our side of the argument, and tell you which we'd choose. For more, visit us online at distantreplaypodcast.com
December 5, 1998 - Big XII Championship - #3 Kansas State vs #10 Texas A&M
December 23, 2020 14:35 - 1 hour - 56 MBYear one of the Bowl Championship Series brought high drama to the sport of college football, and all eyes were on the Big XII Championship Game in St. Louis as #3 Kansas State hoped to clinch a national championship berth against #10 Texas A&M. This was just the third conference championship game for the Big XII and it would deliver a classic. Michael Bishop and these Wildcats had cruised to an 11-0 record and needed one upset ahead of them to get into the BCS Championship Game. On th...
April 7, 2008 - NCAA Tournament Championship - Memphis Tigers vs Kansas Jayhawks
December 12, 2020 19:19 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBWhen you think back on the greatest national championship games of all-time, the 2008 matchup between the Memphis Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks would rank up there. A battle of two one-seeds with superstar freshman Derrick Rose headlining the game, it's best remembered by the way it finished. Both of these teams were coached by men in John Calipari and Bill Self who were well on their way to Hall of Fame careers but needed to get a championship on their resume to solidify spot among the profe...
Minisode - True Crime Sports - Ugueth Urbina
December 07, 2020 14:18 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MBVenezuelan-born pitcher Ugueth Urbina enjoyed an 11-year MLB career that a World Series with the Marlins in 2003 and two All-Star appearances. He even led the league in saves in 1999. But away from the diamond, Urbina's father was murdered and his mother was kidnapped and held captive for more than five months before a military-style rescue. After all that, his baseball career would come to an end in 2005 when he was arrested and later convicted for attempted murder when he attacked fiv...
Minisode - True Crime Sport - Ugueth Urbina
December 07, 2020 14:18 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MBVenezuelan-born pitcher Ugueth Urbina enjoyed an 11-year MLB career that a World Series with the Marlins in 2003 and two All-Star appearances. He even led the league in saves in 1999. But away from the diamond, Urbina's father was murdered and his mother was kidnapped and held captive for more than five months before a military-style rescue. After all that, his baseball career would come to an end in 2005 when he was arrested and later convicted for attempted murder when he attacked fiv...
December 1, 2007 - Pittsburgh Panthers @ #2 West Virginia
December 04, 2020 13:29 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThe 100th Backyard Brawl between West Virginia and Pittsburgh had a lot riding on it. A Mountaineer win and they were headed to the BCS National Championship behind the trio of Pat White, Steve Slaton and Noel Devine. In their way was rival Pittsburgh led by a freshman RB named LeSean McCoy who was a lone shining light on a Panthers team that had struggled all season. This team was 4-7 and a 28.5-point underdog heading into this primetime matchup. When they say records go out the...
Minisode - The Great Alaska Shootout
November 27, 2020 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MBIf you were a college basketball fan in the 1980s and 90s, you know all about the Great Alaska Shootout. This annual Thanksgiving tournament featured some of the greatest teams and players in the sport but it's not longer being played. Join us as we go back through the history of the tournament, highlight the list of MVPs through the years, discuss the Alaskan Assassins return to Anchorage, and discuss why it came to an end. For more, visit our website at http://distantreplaypodcast...
November 29, 2014 - #4 Mississippi State at #19 Ole Miss
November 25, 2020 19:10 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBThe 2014 edition of the Egg Bowl featured two ranked teams, which is something that happened just four previous times in over 100 year history of this rivalry. The pregame Egg Bowl hype delivered in a big way in this intense matchup of rivals. Mississippi State came in ranked 4th nationally and still very much in the mix for a College Football Playoff birth, while Ole Miss started off 7-0, faltered down the stretch, and was looking to ruin the postseason aspirations of the rival bulldogs. ...
Minisode - Dave Meggett's Criminal Past
November 21, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhen he retired from the NFL, Dave Meggett held the record for most career punt return yardage. After playing for the Giants, Patriots, and Jets, Meggett was a well-known running back with what appeared to be a successful life. But off the field was a different story. Today we'll tell you about a personal life that included multiple charges and accusations from women that eventually ended in a 30-year prison sentence. It's a horrible story but one most NFL fans have never heard. For m...
March 26, 2006 - NCAA Tournament Elite 8 - 11 George Mason vs 1 UConn
November 19, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MBThe 2006 NCAA Tournament East Regional Final between the Connecticut Huskies and George Mason Patriots was a true David vs. Goliath matchup. UConn came in as the 1-seed steeped in tradition having won two of the previous si NCAA Tournament championships. George Mason was the Cinderella 11-seed looking to make their first Final Four in program history. The #1 question from a basketball strategy standpoint entering this game is if George Mason could hang with the UConn frontline of Rudy G...
January 2, 1982 - AFC Divisional Game - San Diego Chargers @ Miami Dolphins
November 13, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 36.1 MBOn January 2, 1982, the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers staged a memorable AFC Divisional Round contest dubbed “Epic in Miami.” Although that nickname leaves much to be desired, the play on the field did not. On this episode of the podcast, we're going back to that Saturday night in Miami for one of the best games you might know nothing about. San Diego’s high-powered offense had playmakers all over the field led by QB Dan Fouts and TE Kellen Winslow and the Dolphins would be ins...
Minisode - The Evolution of The Masters on TV
November 10, 2020 15:25 - 16 minutes - 12 MBOne of the greatest viewing experiences in sports is the year's first golf major, The Masters. Between the impeccable scenery, top-notch production, soothing sounds of the piano, and high-level drama, nothing beats Augusta National on television. But as old school as you think they are, the broadcast and tournament coverage has always been on the cutting edge. Today we'll take you through the evolution of that TV coverage - which has always aired on CBS and on a one-year contract - that...
Minisode - The Story of Art Schlichter
November 08, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MBArt Schlichter is a quarterback you may have never heard of but could have been an all-timer if he could have avoided trouble. Today we'll tell you the story of this Ohio State star, 4th overall NFL Draft pick, but a compulsive gambler that couldn't stay away from harness tracks and money schemes. Find more episodes like this one at http://distantreplay.com
Documentary Recap - Wild Card: The Downfall of a Radio Loudmouth
November 05, 2020 13:31 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBFor 10 years, radio personality Craig Carton ruled the New York market as co-host of the Boomer and Carton radio show. In 2017 his world came crashing down when he was arrested on federal charges outside his Manhattan apartment building. What would later come out was an addiction to gambling that his family nor closest co-workers knew anything about. In this recap of the HBO documentary “Wild Card: The Downfall of a Radio Loudmouth” we discuss: Craig’s early life His early radio care...
Minisode - Billy Cannon's Halloween Run
October 30, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 9.22 MBIf you don't live in the southeast or within the footprint of the SEC, you might be completely unaware of one of the greatest plays in LSU football. On this minisode, we'll tell you the story of Billy Cannon's famous punt return against Ole Miss that won the game for the Tigers and eventually locked up the Heisman Trophy for Cannon. Before you hang out with an LSU fan again, make sure you know about the Cannon Halloween Run. Check out all of our episodes here: http://distantreplaypo...
October 17, 2015 - #7 Michigan State at #12 Michigan
October 28, 2020 19:04 - 49 minutes - 34.8 MBRivalry games seem to bring out a different level of madness and that craziness finds a way to show up at the most unexpected times. That's exactly what happened on October 17, 2015. That might be a date that doesn’t mean much to college football fans on the surface, but to fans of Michigan and Michigan State it means a ton. The Spartans were undefeated and ranked 7th nationally facing off against the 12th-ranked Wolverines under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh. With Mike Hart’s “l...
Minisode: True Crime Sports - Jayson Williams
October 26, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBJayson Williams reached the height of his career in 1998 when he signed a $90 million contract with the New Jersey Nets. Within four years, however, he was in the middle of investigation into a shooting that happened inside his home that resulted in the death of limo driver Costas 'Gus' Christofi. Williams would eventually end up in prison after it was discovered that he pulled the trigger on the shotgun. Today we'll tell you that story, which begins with a very difficult early life...
October 25, 1986 - 1986 World Series Game 6, Boston Red Sox @ New York Mets
October 23, 2020 02:23 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBSay “Game 6 ‘86” to any Mets or Red Sox fan and they will know exactly what you are referring to. Heck, say it to any baseball fan in general and they will also. On October 25, 1986 the Mets and Red Sox squared off in Game 6 of the World Series at Shea Stadium. The Red Sox were looking to break a decades-old curse while the Mets were looking to force a game 7 and stave off elimination after a run through the National League that saw them win 108 games in the regular season. This game i...
Minisode: True Crime Sports - Baylor Basketball Scandal
October 16, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 18.4 MBBaylor men's basketball has risen to the upper echelon of the sport under Scott Drew, but he inherited a program that has just closed the book on the darkest chapter of its program history. Back in 2003, Baylor University was in the middle of a scandal that included the murder of one if its players by a teammate, and that was followed by a cover up orchestrated by the head coach. On this minisode, we take you back through the details of that Baylor basketball scandal and walk you throu...
October 27, 1991 - World Series, Game 7 - Atlanta Braves vs Minnesota Twins
October 14, 2020 02:30 - 58 minutes - 41 MBNearly 20 years ago, the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins clashed in a game 7 for the ages at the Metrodome. The series had already featured three walk-off hits, including Kirby Puckett’s walk-off HR just the night before in Game 6. When this series was finished, these two teams had played 69 total innings. Everyone was on the edge of their seat for Game 7 including us when we went back and watched this classic nearly 30 years later. Along with the classic pitching matchup of Jack M...
Minisode: True Crime Sports - Rae Carruth
October 09, 2020 13:43 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOn November 16, 1999, 24-year-old Cherica Adams was shot while driving her car in Charlotte, North Carolina. When she made the 911 call just after midnight, she identified Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth as the driver of the car she was following when someone pulled up next to her and began shooting. This was the beginning of an unthinkable story and a ultimately a murder trial that involved the former first round NFL draft pick, a hitman, and an arrest in the back of a trunk ...
November 13, 1993 - #1 Florida State @ #2 Notre Dame
October 07, 2020 20:19 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn the early 90's Florida State and Notre Dame were two programs at the upper echelon of college football so when they squared off on November 13, 1993 it was a huge deal. So much so that it was dubbed the "Game of the Century." This was a game we knew we had to do a complete episode on and we are glad we did. Florida State was looking to capture its 1st national championship in program history and was led by head coach Bobby Bowden, Heisman trophy front runner Charlie Ward, and a host ...
Minisode - Connie Mack Stadium 50 Years Later
October 01, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBToday we're taking you back to October 1, 1970. On that night, the final game was played inside Connie Mack Stadium between the Philadephia Phillies and the Montreal Expos. This stadium, which hosted the 1950 World Series and saw Babe Ruth's first hit as a Yankee, was no longer suited for the city. What makes this night different is that Philly fans came out to the park ready to take a piece of the place home with them and they tore the place apart. Join us as we tell you more about tha...
Ep 45: 2013 CFB - #25 Georgia @ #7 Auburn
September 30, 2020 19:54 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThe "Deep South's Oldest Rivalry' will be renewed once again this week so we thought it would be a perfect time to go back seven years to one of the most unlikely Hail Mary plays we've ever witnessed in college football. The setting was Jordan-Hare Stadium on the campus of Auburn University during the 2013 college football season. The Georgia Bulldogs traveled to the plains featuring the dynamic backfield of Aaron Murray and Todd Gurley while the Auburn Tigers were making magic in year on...
Ep 44: 2008 CFB - #1 Texas @ #7 Texas Tech
September 23, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBToday we're headed back to a great era of Big XII football for a top 10 matchup between #1 Texas and #7 Texas Tech played on November 1, 2008. The Longhorns, led by Colt McCoy, were on the back end of a four-game stretch against top 11 teams and had to travel to Lubbock. The Red Raiders were putting together one of the great offensive seasons of all-time under Mike Leach thanks to Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree. You won't find many atmospheres more electric than the west Texas crow...
Minisode - Bryson DeChambeau Wins U.S. Open
September 22, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBBryson DeChambeau overpowered Winged Foot to win his first major championship at the 2020 U.S. Open and there's reaction around the globe to his 'bomb and gouge' approach to the game. So what does this mean for the future of a sport that's increased in popularity this year? We take a look back at 'Tiger proofing' and whether something similar might happen hear. But beyond that, there are troubling signs for what's to come with the game. As a casual golf fan, Mike will ask Ben the quest...
Minisode: The Las Vegas Raiders - Past and Present
September 17, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBAs the Las Vegas Raiders get set to host their first game ever in the city of sin, let's look back at one incredible path this franchise took to get to this point. From Al Davis' rise to ownership and control, the moves from Oakland to LA and back to Oakland again, it's been quite a journey. Now Vegas welcomes its first NFL team after years of trying to make pro football work. We'll also tell you about the three previous pro teams that came before these Raiders. Las Vegas will makes its...
Ep 43: Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
September 15, 2020 23:39 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBFew Super Bowls have delivered a result like Super Bowl XLIX did back in 2015. A matchup of Tom Brady and the Patriots against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks gave us everything we hoped for, but it was an unknown rookie defensive back that produced the play we'll talk about forever. On this episode of Distant Replay, we go back to that night on February 1, 2015, where two of the most consistent NFL teams over the past decade squared off in Phoenix. The game was a pick'em and a co...
Ep 42: The Scheme Documentary Recap
September 10, 2020 15:58 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBBack in 2018, it looked like the sport of college basketball was about to be turned upside down thanks to an FBI investigation centered around Christian Dawkins. The press conference shocked the sports world and identified a lot of powerful schools and coaches. Two years later and very little has happened outside of Dawkins being convicted on a number of charges. So what happened? The Scheme, a documentary on HBO Max, is the story of how this investigation unfolded as told primarily ...
Minisode: Patrick Mahomes vs Deshaun Watson, The Next Great NFL QB Rivalry?
September 08, 2020 20:56 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBIn our first installment of a minisode, we prepare for the 2020 NFL season opener between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs with a look at their ridiculous playoff matchup and historic comeback that featured Patrick Mahomes vs Deshaun Watson. As these guys become the face of the NFL, let's discuss whether this is the next great QB rivalry in the league. Both players enter their fourth seasons in the league as the top two highest-paid QBs, there are a lot of similarities from colleg...
Ep 41: 1997 NCAA Tournament Final - Kentucky Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats
September 02, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBWith the news of Lute Olson's passing, we wanted to go back to night he reached the pinnacle of college basketball. Join us as we go back to watch the 1997 NCAA Tournament championship game between 1-seed Kentucky and 4-seed Arizona. Rick Pitino's Wildcats were defending champions and seven point favorites in this title game. Read all about this game and watch the broadcast here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-41-1997-ncaa-tournament-final-kentucky-wildcats-vs-arizona-wildcats/ U...
Ep 40: Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers
August 26, 2020 13:18 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBToday we're taking you back to the pre-HD days of the NFL to one of the all-time great Super Bowl matchups. It's John Elway and the Denver Broncos facing off against Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII on January 25, 1998. The Broncos came in as a Wild Card looking to get Elway his first Super Bowl victory at age 37 but they were an 11-point underdog to the Packers. That's in part because Green Bay came in as the defending champs with Favre having just won his third s...
Ep 39: 1999 AFC Playoffs - Buffalo Bills @ Tennessee Titans
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBYou be hard-pressed to find a sports fan that hasn't seen the Music City Miracle play. It's one of the most iconic kickoff returns in NFL history and a play that put the Titans on the map as a new franchise in Nashville. We went back and watched this 1999 AFC Playoff Wild Card Game between the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans, who had a 13-3 record as a wild card team by the way. We expected to see a low-scoring game with little to talk about besides that final play but there's m...
Ep 38: 2013 NBA Finals, Game 6 - San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat
August 10, 2020 15:56 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBEveryone remembers the Ray Allen three from the corner with the Miami Heat on the verge of elimination. It's a shot that will live as one of the great clutch jumpers in NBA history. It also kept the Heat from losing their second NBA Finals in three seasons. On this episode of Distant Replay, we go back to that heavyweight matchup between the Spurs and the Heat on June 18, 2013. It was game six and San Antonio looked like it was on the way towards another title. But a Chris Bosh offensive r...
Ep 37: Outcry Documentary - Finale Recap
August 03, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBWe've reached the final episode in this five-part look at the Greg Kelley case and now it's time to break down the outcome. This Outcry documentary on Showtime has been a riveting watch and we're glad to finally get a decision from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals after nearly eight years. In case you haven't watched it yet (what are you waiting for?), we won't spoil it for you here but here's everything we're going to dive into on this show: The final decision - exoneration or no?? ...
Ep 36: Outcry Documentary - Episode 4 Recap
July 29, 2020 17:29 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBWe've reached the penultimate episode in this docuseries and it's all setting us up for that final decision from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. All signs point to Greg Kelley's innocence as we come up on the finale, but what will the final ruling be? Ben and Mike are on different sides and will explain what they think will happen with Greg's future. What we discuss on this show: The juror opens up on his regret. Greg vs the Cedar Park PD Judge rules that Greg is innocent ...
Ep 35: Outcry Documentary - Episode 3 Recap
July 27, 2020 15:59 - 30 minutes - 42 MBOn to episode 3 of the Outcry documentary on Showtime and we start learning a lot more about the holes in the original trial and investigation thanks to this WRIT hearing. Join us as we recap this pivotal point in the series and discuss the new revelations we learn along the way. A few of our original concerns from the first two episodes play out during this ep and it feels pretty good. Not gonna lie. Here are some of the things we'll discuss: Dailey drumming up the second outcry T...
Ep 34: Outcry Documentary - Episode 2 Recap
July 22, 2020 17:53 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBTwo episodes into the Outcry documentary on Showtime, and we've started getting our first WTF moments of the series. Following Greg Kelley's conviction, the controversy surrounding the case starts picking up thanks to attorney Keith Hampton, who leads the process to submit a WRIT to the new Williamson County DA. Along the way, we learn a lot more about how this case and investigation was mishandled. A few of our questions from episode were answered but now we're left with even more questi...
Ep 33: Outcry Documentary - Episode 1 Recap
July 21, 2020 21:28 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBWe shift back to documentaries for this episode of Distant Replay and we turn our attention to a new series out on Showtime called Outcry. This five-part documentary tells the story of Greg Kelley, a 19-year-old football prospect from Texas that was convicted of molesting a 4-year-old boy and sentenced to 25 years without parole. On this show, we'll recap the first episode of the series before going on to episode 2. A few of the things we'll discuss: Who Greg Kelley was The key ...
Ep 32: 2004 ALCS - New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox, Game 4
July 14, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBWith the Boston Red Sox down 0-3 to the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS, even the most fanatical fan in Southie wouldn't have predicted a comeback. Years and years of frustration, defeat, and ineffectiveness appeared to be nine innings away from adding another chapter to this storied franchise's futility. But the unlikely happened. Over the course of four games, the trajectory of two prestigious sports franchises was altered. The improbable championship began on October 17, 2004, when...
Ep 31: 1997 Rose Bowl - #2 Arizona State vs #4 Ohio State
July 07, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBThe 1996 college football season closed out with a defacto semifinal scenario as #2 Arizona State took on #4 Ohio State in the Rose Bowl while #1 Florida State played #3 Florida in the Sugar Bowl. Our focus on this episode is the 1997 Rose Bowl, where the Sun Devils - led by Jake Plummer and Pat Tillman - were trying to close out an undefeated season and claim at least a share of the national championship. On the other sideline, the Buckeyes lost a chance at an undefeated season when t...