Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie ...

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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PREVIEW: DCOM December - "Double Teamed" with S...
A preview of the next episode of Big Screen Sports covering the DCOM film "Double Teamed" with Sarah Hunt.
6 min
327
DCOM December: "Brink!" with Meredith Kain (@MK...
Big Screen Sports breaks down the Disney Channel Original Movie "Brink!" with guest Meredith Kain.
77 min
328
Reel Debates: "White Men Can't Jump" with Ricky...
Ricky Smith breaks down why he thinks "White Men Can't Jump" is both the best and worst basketball movie.
29 min
329
"Long Gone" with Craig Calcaterra (NBC Sports, ...
Big Screen Sports breaks down the film "Long Gone" with Craig Calcaterra of NBC Sports.
88 min
330
"Men With Brooms" with Matt Sussman (@suss2hyph...
Writer & curler Matt Sussman joins Big Screen Sports to break down "Men With Brooms."
71 min
331
Reel Debates: Is "Hoosiers" Bad? with Patrick C...
NFL Network contributor Patrick Claybon lays out his case for why the basketball film "Hoosiers" might actually suck.
30 min
332
"Cinderella Man" with Michael Montero (@Montero...
Big Screen Sports breaks down the boxing action in the film "Cinderella Man."
62 min
333
"Diego Maradona," "Screwball" & "Mid90s"
Reviews & recommendations of the documentaries "Diego Maradona" & "Screwball," as well as the coming-of-age skateboarding film "Mid90s"
33 min
334
"The Karate Kid" with Mike Camerlengo (@MCamerl...
Big Screen Sports breaks down the action of "The Karate Kid."
77 min
335
"The Game Plan" with Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky)
Big Screen Sports breaks down the football action of the Disney sports comedy "The Game Plan."
71 min
336
"The Mighty Ducks" with Dave Ruff & Will deFrie...
A breakdown of the sports action in "The Mighty Ducks" with guests Dave Ruff & Will deFries.
69 min
337
"We Are Marshall" with Jeff & Emmett Pearlman (...
Jeff & Emmett Pearlman join Big Screen Sports to discuss the on-field action of "We Are Marshall."
69 min
338
"Mean Machine" with Goalposts For Jumpers (@G4J...
The guys from the Goalposts for Jumpers podcast help break down the sports action of "Mean Machine," the soccer version of "The Longest Yard."
63 min
339
"Semi-Pro" with Rob Fox (@RobFoxThree)
Kyle Bandujo & Rob Fox discuss the surprising basketball authenticity and comedic genius of "Semi-Pro."
63 min
340
"The Replacements" with Richard Johnson (@RJ_Wr...
Kyle Bandujo & Richard Johnson (Banner Society) discuss the football action of "The Replacements."
68 min
341
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
342
"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
343
"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
344
"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
345
"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
346
"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
347
"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
348
"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
349
"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
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"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