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2. Bonus Episode The Florida Gators
Sam, Ren, and Nic bust their format and review a Netflix documentary. They break down "Swamp Kings" about the Florida Gators powerhouse football teams in the late 2000's. The gang compares and contrasts Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer along with t
72. John DuPont, Wrestling, Pennsylvania
Documentary reviewed: The Prince of Pennsylvania.Sam, Nic, and Ren chat about the complicated life of John DuPont, a millionaire who funded an elite wrestling program. The guys debate who may have played a role in enabling DuPont as his paranoia led him
71. USC football, Reggie Bush, and universally liked things
Documentary reviewed: Trojan War.Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a film focused on USC football's golden era in the 2000's. They dissect the careers of Pete Carroll, Matt Leinart, and Reggie Bush.The gang also plays Mount Rushmore with their universa
70. Skydiving, Nick Piantanida, Masters picks!
Sam, Nic, and Ren dive into a documentary about skydiving fiend Nick Piantanida. They chat about the adrenaline junky's unsuccessful attempts to set the highest skydiving record. The guys also make the picks for the Masters Tournament (spoiler: one of
69. Sonny Vaccaro, Nike vs Adidas, S Foods
Documentary reviewed: "Sole Man." Sam, Ren, Nic dive into the career of Sonny Vaccaro, the man responsible for Michael Jordan signing with Nike. They discuss his role in how the basketball evolution evolved from the 1980's to present day. They play
68. Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, sports we wish were more popular
30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Little Master."Sam, Ren, and Nic dive into cricket, reviewing a documentary about Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricket players of all time. They also play Mt Rushmore with sports they wish had more of a follo
67. Christian Laettner, Super Bowl History
Sam, Ren, and Nic convene to discuss Christian Laettner and the hate that he attracts. They also draft their personal favorite Super Bowl games. Sam pitches an idea for a documentary about Joe Montana.
66. The other side of the Miracle On Ice, Super Bowl foods, Damian Lillard
Documentary reviewed: "Of Miracles and Men."Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the losing team in the famous Miracle On Ice game at the 1980 Olympics. They have a wide-ranging chat about Russian government involvement in sports, the growth of hockey in the USSR,
The U again, NFL playoffs
Documentary reviewed: "The U: Part 2.Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph reconvene to watch and review the the sequel to "The U." The exclaim over the talent-laden era that included Ed Reed, Willis McGahee, Andre Johnson, Bryant McKinnie, and Ken
64. Randy Moss, Rand University, Wide Receivers
Sam, Ren, and Nic gather (on zoom) during a blizzard to opine about Randy Moss, his struggles off the field in high school and accomplishments on the field. They rank their top four active NFL wide receivers. And Ren pitches an idea for documentary of the