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Hosted by Kyle Bandujo, Big Screen Sports is a weekly film review podcast discussing the best and worst in the sports movie universe. The on-screen sports action, big chill moments, actors that may or may not look like athletes, and everything that worked or didn't work about your favorite and least favorite sports movies.

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TV Reviews
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"Semi-Pro" with Rob Fox (@RobFoxThree)
Kyle Bandujo & Rob Fox discuss the surprising basketball authenticity and comedic genius of "Semi-Pro."
63 min
302
"The Replacements" with Richard Johnson (@RJ_Wr...
Kyle Bandujo & Richard Johnson (Banner Society) discuss the football action of "The Replacements."
68 min
303
Quidditch Scenes of "Harry Potter" with Mike Sc...
Kyle and guest Mike Schubert break down the on-field action of the Quidditch scenes in the "Harry Potter" films.
34 min
304
"Rookie of the Year" with Mike Camerlengo (@MCa...
The baseball action of "Rookie of the Year" is broken down by host Kyle Bandujo & comedy writer Mike Camerlengo.
64 min
305
"The Waterboy" with Ross Bolen (@WRBolen)
Remember when Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and the Mud Dogs won the Bourbon Bowl do ya? Guest Ross Bolen joins Big Screen Sports to discuss the classic sports comedy "The Waterboy." Ross & Kyle discuss Adam Sandler's incredible 15+ year run, the fantastic job of casting in "The Waterboy," and how much of a ride-or-die that Vicki Vallencourt was. 6:45 - Hall of Fame Sports Movie? 8:25 - Sandler's 15 Year Run 14:45 - Best Scene 21:00 - Realistic/Unrealistic Moments 27:10 - Why "The Waterboy" Worked 38:15 - A Tribute to Vicki Vallencourt 43:40 - The Big Chill Follow Ross on Twitter & Instagram @WRBolen and check out weekly episodes of his podcasts "The Ross Bolen Podcast" & "Oysters, Clams & Cockles" Please take a few minutes to take our listener survey to help improve this podcast: surveymonkey.com/r/BigScreenSports Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
51 min
306
"All The Right Moves" with Fred Segal (@OldTake...
Before Maverick & Jerry Maguire, Tom Cruise was Pennsylvania high school football star Stefen Djordjevic in "All The Right Moves." Guest Fred Segal, better known as Freezing Cold Takes, returns to Big Screen Sports to breakdown all the football action in the movie. (5:00)- Tom Cruise's Career Momentum (13:50)- Most/Least Authentic Sports Moments (16:50)- Nickerson's Bad Play-Call (28:30)- Was Nickerson a Good Coach? (40:40)- Brian's Tough Life (48:50)- Nickerson's Career Arc Follow Fred on Twitter @OldTakesExposed Please take a few minutes to take our listener survey to help improve this podcast: surveymonkey.com/r/BigScreenSports Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
54 min
307
"Necessary Roughness" with Ben Koo from Awful A...
College football doesn't get much love when it comes to movies, and it certainly doesn't get proper representation in "Necessary Roughness." Ben Koo from Awful Announcing & The Comeback joins Big Screen Sports to discuss the lacking action of "Necessary Roughness" and really ponder what could've been with this movie. (6:30)- College Football Movie Talk (8:20)- Why Was Kansas In This Movie? (17:40)- Would the Armadillos Score All Season? (29:50)- Bar Fights Bring a Team Together (35:30)- How is Paul Blake Eligible? (41:25)- Coach Gennero Stunk (53:00)- Best/Worst On-Screen Athletes (101:50)- The Big Chill Follow Ben on Twitter @bkoo, and make sure to check out Awful Announcing & The Comeback Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
68 min
308
"Teen Wolf" with Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman)
Is "Teen Wolf" actually a basketball movie? Not really, but there's so much awesomely bad basketball action that you can't not talk about it. NYT best-selling author Jeff Pearlman (and his son Emmett) join Big Screen Sports to break down the on-court disaster that is "Teen Wolf," along with some bonus USFL talk. (3:35)- Would the USFL Make a Good Movie? (12:30)- MJF's Stunt Double (15:10)- Could the Beavers Actually Win the Final Game? (18:00)- What Would You Do if a Werewolf Showed Up Mid-Game? (21:05)- The Man, the Myth, the Legend Coach Finstock (25:45)- Harold's Questionable Parenting Choices (40:15)- Final Game Music (48:15)- How to Improve "Teen Wolf" Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpearlman, and make sure to check out his most recent book, "Football For a Buck." Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
54 min
309
"Cool Runnings" with Ken Childs (SlidingOnIce.com)
Love "Cool Runnings" but don't know anything about bobsledding? No problem, because bobsled expert Ken Child (owner of SlidingOnIce.com) joins Big Screen Sports to provide a master class in breaking down the bobsled action of "Cool Runnings." (9:05)- Realistic Bobsledding? (11:50)- Movie-Worthy Winter Olympics Stories (19:35)- Favorite Scene (25:10)- The Disney-fied Ending (35:40)- "Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Rhyme" (45:05)- Sanka's Eggs (52:45)- The Big Chill You can follow Ken Childs on social media @TheKenChilds. Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Follow Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
61 min
310
"Summer Catch" with @FoulPoleSports
There's only two college baseball movies ever, and this one isn't very good. Goose, from the official account of uncensored coverage of college baseball, @FoulPoleSports, joins the podcast to break down the realism of "Summer Catch." (6:10)- Why Aren't There More College Baseball Movies? (12:20)- Best/Worst Scenes (14:50)- Did the Movie Get the Cape Right? (22:20)- Why Was Van Leemer Even Playing? (33:50)- FPJ Can't Play (49:00)- The Big Chill (51:15)- Are Ryan & Tenley Still Together? Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
55 min
311
"Tin Cup" with Chris McNeil (@Reflog_18)
Potentially the most polarizing final scene in sports movie history. Chris McNeil (@Reflog_18) joins the podcast to discuss the authenticity of the golf classic "Tin Cup." Costner, Johnson, and a young gambling Phil Mickelson to boot. (7:30)- How Would the Tiger-era Affect "Tin Cup"? (14:45)- The Great Waffle House Debate (19:00)- The Shanks (22:30)- Was Roy Actually a Good Guy? (33:50)- Roy's Golf Swing Monologue (41:25)- Could Anyone Win a Match with Garden Tools? (54:10)- Requiem for the Final Scene Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
66 min
312
"The Sandlot" with Lana Berry (@Lana)
"The Sandlot" might be a perfect movie (unless you ask Rotten Tomatoes), but definitely has some questions to be answered. Big Screen Sports is joined by Lana Berry to discuss how much pull Benny has with the Dodgers, if anyone was actually calling Babe Ruth "George", and if Wendy got a raw deal at the end of the movie. (4:30)- Rotten Tomatoes Score Issues (7:05)- IMDB Trivia (12:45)- Most Quotable Baseball Movie? (16:15)- Was Benny Too Nice? (26:50)- Smartest Group of Kids Ever? (29:20)- Did Benny Get Vin Scully Fired? (39:40)- Wendy Peffercorn's Nightmare Life Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
47 min
313
An Interview with Luke Edwards from "Little Big...
Actor Luke Edwards, who portrayed Billy Heywood "Little Big League" comes on Big Screen Sports to discuss the baseball action of the film. We talk meeting All-Stars, filming in front of 30,000 people, and acting in uncomfortable scenes. Please remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
22 min
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"For Love of the Game" with Eric Hubbs (@Barsto...
Finally, we're getting to a Costner movie. Eric Hubbs from Barstool Sports' Short Porch podcast joins BSS to talk the authenticity of "For Love of the Game." (6:00) - Is Costner the greatest movie athlete? (10:50) - Costner went Full-Frontal? (15:50) - Most Realistic Parts (22:45) - Giants really trading for Billy? (29:05) - Best Supporting Characters (34:50) - The Big Chill Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport & Instagram @bigscreensportspod
46 min
315
"Blue Chips" with Dillon Cheverere (@DCheverere)
Shaq. Penny. Nick Nolte. "Blue Chips" is a sports movie that took authenticity and realism seriously, starting with the athletes it cast. Dillon Cheverere, from the 'Circling Back' podcast, guest hosts to break down the 1994 basketball flick. (7:55) - All-Star Movie? (18:00) - Easiest Recruiting Class Ever (23:00) - Would Pete Sell Out His Players? (28:50) - Funniest Speech Ever (33:30) - Appreciating Happy the Booster (39:00) - "Blue Chips" on Amateurism (44:15) - The Big Chill Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @TroublePod & Instagram @TroubleWithTheScriptPod
52 min
316
The Baseball Movie All-Stars
Crash Davis or Dottie Hinson? Stan Ross or Lou Collins? Is Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn a starter or a reliever? Picking the best lineup of baseball movie characters offers up plenty of debate, and on today's episode we pick a starting lineup, pitching staff, & manager made up of our favorite players from baseball movies. Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @TroublePod & Instagram @TroubleWithTheScriptPod
39 min
317
"When Saturday Comes" with JJ Devaney (@JJDevaney)
It's grim up North, or at least it is in the 1996 soccer film "When Saturday Comes." JJ Devaney (@JJDevaney) of ESPN's Caught Offside podcast guest hosts to break down the film's authenticity, as well as give a crash-course on the state of soccer cinema as a whole. (5:55) - Why the Lack of Good Soccer Films? (11:40) - "From Bush League to Big League" Realism Scale (16:00) - Most/Least Realistic Aspects (26:25) - Tough Portrayal of Northern England (30:40) - Jimmy Muir's Bad Week (40:15) - What Didn't Work (51:50) - The Big Chill Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @TroublePod & Instagram @TroubleWithTheScriptPod
66 min
318
"Little Big League" with Fred Segal (@OldTakesE...
What would you do if you got handed the reigns to an MLB team at age 12? Fred Segal (@OldTakesExposed) comes on TWTS to discuss "Little Big League," which holds up with authenticity a lot better than one might think. (6:35) - HOF, All-Star, Starter, or Benchwarmer Sports Film? (11:30) - Most/Least Realistic Aspects (21:55) - What Worked/Didn't Work (42:00) - Improving LBL (45:40) - The Big Chill Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @TroublePod & Instagram @TroubleWithTheScriptPod
50 min
319
'Miracle' with Will deFries & Dave Ruff
The perfect sports film? It might be "Miracle," and Will deFries & Dave Ruff join TWTS to discuss the authenticity & realism of the film. (4:00) - HOF, All-Star, Starter, or Benchwarmer Sports Film? (6:15) - Most/Least Realistic Aspects (16:20) - A Long List of "What Worked" (33:20) - The Big Chill (43:30) - Most Re-Watchable Sports Film? Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @TroublePod & Instagram @TroubleWithTheScriptPod
46 min
320
Minisode - "The Gang Wrestles For The Troops" w...
Podcast personality Micah Weiner jumps on TWTS for a special minisode attempting to break down any realism in "The Gang Wrestles For The Troops" episode of 'Always Sunny'. They discuss - Taking a chair to the face would've been way worse for Dee - Would Cricket have bled out on the mat? - Micah gives a personal rendition of the "Birds of War" intro song Make sure to subscribe & share Trouble With The Script with any friend who enjoys realism in sports movies (or comedic TV shows).
23 min
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‘White Men Can’t Jump’ with Joe Kinsey (@Busted...
Joe Kinsey from Busted Coverage jumps on the podcast to analyze the classic basketball film 'White Men Can't Jump' (7:20) - Most/Least Realistic Parts (14:10) - Is Jeopardy a Sport? (17:35) - What Worked? (26:20) - What Didn't Work (35:20) - Prequel/Sequel Talk (48:45) - How Good Were Billy & Sidney? Please remember to subscribe, rate, & review.
58 min
322
'Draft Day' with Kevin Turner (@ktfuntweets)
Celebrating NFL draft day with 'Draft Day'. 105.3 The Fan's Kevin Turner brings NFL draft expertise to this break down the authenticity of this fictional drama about a GM during the NFL Draft. (4:00) - What is a GM's Draft Day Actually Like (7:05) - Most/Least Realistic Parts (13:40) - What Worked (20:25) - What Didn't Work (28:41) - Trade Talk (49:20) - Improving 'Draft Day' Remember to subscribe, rate, & review.
57 min
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'Trouble With The Curve' with Keith Law
The worst baseball movie of all time? Yeah, probably. ESPN's Keith Law guest hosts to rundown all the sports aspects of the travesty that is 'Trouble With The Curve.' (2:48) - Worst Baseball Movie Ever? (4:05) - Scouting: Fact vs. Fiction (18:10) - Why Didn't This Work? (24:28) - Trouble With Bo Gentry (40:15) - Trouble With The Ending (1:11:39) - Trouble With Improving Remember to subscribe, rate, & review wherever you get your podcasts.
81 min
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'Bring It On' with Betsy Hudson
Former Texans cheerleader & professional choreographer Betsy Hudson guest-hosts to discuss the 2000 cheerleading comedy "Bring It On." Kyle & Betsy tackle the film's authenticity. Is cheer stealing an actual problem? How did the movie stack up compared to real life cheerleading competitions? Would a girl ever try to hook her friend up with her twin brother? Grab your spirit fingers and tune in. Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and please rate & review.
51 min
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"Sugar" with JJ Cooper
JJ Cooper from Baseball America joins Kyle to break down the baseball film "Sugar." They discuss the unique aspect of professional baseball it portrays, and evaluate the film's authenticity in telling the story of a Minor League Baseball player from the Dominican Republic. As always, please make sure to subscribe, rate, & review wherever you get your podcasts.
51 min