Documentary Diehards

Documentary Diehards


Latest Episodes

63. Defecting from Cuba, Hernandez Bros, Christmas Movies
December 15, 2022

The boys are back, again. Reviewing a documentary titled 'Brothers in Exile.' Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the fairytale timing of what happened in this documentary about Livan and Orlando Hernandez. The guys learn a lot about the recent history in Cuba, and

Bonus Episode: 1 - Tiger Woods
November 10, 2022

We're back! Sam, Ren, and Nic break their five month long hiatus for a bonus, non 30 For 30 episode. The guys discuss the HBO documentary "Tiger." They break down the psyche of Tiger Woods during his life and unparalleled career. 

62. The Boz, NBA re-draft, Chet Holmgren
May 31, 2022

Documentary reviewed: "Brian and The Boz."  Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the story of Brian Bosworth, the former Oklahoma football star with an attitude/alter ego issue. Ren has a dramatically divergent take from the trio. Then, the gang drafts NBA pl

61. The Knicks and bad franchises
May 12, 2022

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "When the Garden was Eden."   Sam, Ren, and Nic review a film covering the New York Knicks franchise from its genesis through its two NBA Finals wins.   The guys discuss the NFL draft, and Sam has an idea for for

60. Earthquakes, World Series, rainy day activities
April 14, 2022

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Day the Series Stopped."   Sam, Ren, and Nic review a film about the 1989 World Series between two Bay Area teams, the A's and the Giants. And the deadly earthquake that interrupted it. They discuss the lack of c

59. Point Shaving, Goodfellas, tattoos
April 01, 2022

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Playing with the Mob."   Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph review a film about a film... sort of. The story of how members of the Boston College men's basketball team participated in a scheme to help the mob

58. Tour De France, Greg LeMond, NFL quarterbacks
March 24, 2022

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Slaying the Badger."   Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph discuss the twists and turns this winding road of a documentary took to describe the drama in a 1980's cycling rivalry. The guys learn a lot about the

57. Detroit Pistons, Isaiah Thomas, minor inconveniences
March 15, 2022

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Bad Boys."  Sam, Ren, and Nic opine on the 'Bad Boys' era of Detroit Pistons basketball and Isaiah Thomas' behavior. They play Mt. Rushmore with minor inconveniences (a rock in your shoe). And Ren pitches a doc about

56. The Big East, time travel sports moments, wrestling career routes
February 24, 2022

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Requiem for the Big East."   Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the rise and fall of the original Big East Conference and all the drama, personalities, basketball stars, TV deals, and big money that was involved. The gang chat

55. Tanya Harding, figure skating drama, bad smells
February 21, 2022

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Price of Gold." Sam, Ren, and Nic delve into the infamous Tanya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal in which a hit was put out to injure Harding's figure skating rival, Kerrigan. Do we think Harding was involved? Answers v