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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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
353
"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
354
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
355
"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
356
"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
357
'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
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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
359
‘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
360
'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
361
'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
362
'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
363
"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
364
'Friday Night Lights' with John Duda
"If you wanna win, put Boobie in." Writer/Podcaster John Duda comes on TWTS to discuss Boobie Miles, Coach Gaines, and the rest of the 1988 Permian Panthers. John & Kyle go over the film's vicious hits, Boobie's emotional performance, and Tim McGraw's super creepy performance. Please make sure to subscribe & share, and be on the lookout for episodes on your favorite sports films soon.
50 min
365
'Varsity Blues' with Brandon Wenerd
Was Bud Kilmer really all that bad? Well, yes, but not as bad as you thought. Kyle is joined by Brandon Wenerd to break down the HS football classic 'Varsity Blues.' They discuss Kilmer's redemptive qualities, if Van Der Beek made for a believable QB, and whether Miss Davis' big secret would've actually been a big secret. Make sure to subscribe to get each new episode when it drops.
64 min
366
'Major League' with Daron Vaught
USA Baseball's Daron Vaught joins Kyle to talk the 1989 classic baseball film 'Major League'. They discuss what worked (Bob Uecker!), what didn't work (the bunt & run), and Daron's take on Omar Epps making a better Wille Mays Hayes than Wesley Snipes. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please rate & review.
58 min
367
'A League of Their Own' with Rob Fox III
Ep. 2 of the sports movie podcast for people who appreciate a little authenticity covers the 1992 hit 'A League of Their Own'. Rob Fox III joins Kyle to discuss Jimmy Dugan's place on the Sports Movie Coach Mount Rushmore, "there's no crying in baseball," and their feelings on if Dottie Hinson was a quitter. Please remember to subscribe, rate, & review!
58 min
368
'Remember The Titans' with JR Hickey
The first episode of TWTS is about a classic, 'Remember The Titans'. Host Kyle & guest JR HIckey discuss the sports-centric aspects of the film. What worked, what didn't work, and what could've been done to correct some wrongs. They give their thoughts on the film in general, introduce the "Brick Wall Test" and drag Petey as their least favorite character.
42 min
369
Ep. 1 Preview - 'Remember The Titans' with JR H...
A preview of Episode 1 of Trouble With The Script. Kyle & JR discuss something they really like about 'Remember The Titans' and something they didn't care for.
5 min
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Trouble With The Script - Intro
Trouble With The Script - Intro by Kyle Bandujo
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