Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast

We're 20% into the new season of 'Ted Lasso,' so it's a good time to evaluate where our favorite characters stand. Writer and podcaster JR Hickey (@jrwilldoit on Twitter) joins Kyle Bandujo to power rank the top five characters they think are winning 'Ted Lasso' Season 2 so far. You can support Big Screen Sports and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://w...

"Creed" revived a legendary franchise and went down as an instant sports movie Hall of Famer when released in 2015. Writer Bradford William Davis joins Kyle Bandujo on Big Screen Sports to discuss how Ryan Coogler successfully rebooted "Rocky," the film's stunning boxing sequences, and the ultimate Big Chill moment. Follow Bradford on Twitter @BWDBWDBWD and check out his recent piece about the US...

"Ted Lasso" Season 2 kicked off with a banner first episode (as would be expected), and Alex McDaniel & Kyle Bandujo are recapping it today on Big Screen Sports. Tune in every Thursday for "Ted Lasso" Season 2 rewatch episodes, and make sure you're subscribed for Big Screen Sports episodes also arriving wherever you get your podcasts every Monday. You can support Big Screen Sports and pick movies...

Chris Long has shared a locker room with NFL legends and podcasted with entertainment greats, but which fictional movie characters would he most want to grab a beer with? He joins Big Screen Sports to discuss five favorites, a few honorable mentions, and one dude he'd never want to hang out with ever. 0:00 to 5:36 - Housekeeping/Ted Lasso Update/Patreon Announcement. 5:36 to 36:10 - Chris Long's F...

Spencer Hall (co-host of the Shutdown Fullcast) joins Alex McDaniel & Kyle Bandujo to break down the incredible season 1 finale of "Ted Lasso." Ted's pre and post game speeches, Nate's promotion, and how the show hit all the emotional beats that it needed to hit in order to properly wrap up the season. Enjoyed the "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, a...

Not sure what's harder; watching your favorite athletes get old, or apologizing. Ted Lasso, Episode 9 has both, and Alex McDaniel & Kyle Bandujo are breaking it down on today's podcast. They'll talk a Ted/Rebecca heart to heart, the importance of forgiveness, and how difficult it can be to move on to a different state of life for athletes (or anyone really). They'll also discuss Ted's weird peanut...

Ted Lasso's finest moment. He proves to be the best one-night-stand partner in human history, shouts down gender norms, and takes down a bully, all in a 25 minute episode of TV. "The Diamond Dogs," today on Big Screen Sports. Enjoying our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop every Monday. Get updates on upcoming movie...

It's time for Rebecca to make a comeback. Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo break down every aspect of Episode 7 of Ted Lasso, and talk great movies to cry to, Nate's pep talk, and how to rebuild friendships after leaving a toxic relationship. Enjoying our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop every Monday. Get updates on...

What would you burn to ward off a curse? Can chipper blokes actually back it up on the pitch? What's the best Martin Scorsese movie? All great questions, and all discussed by hosts Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo on today's episode of the Big Screen Sports "Ted Lasso" rewatch talking Episode 6: "Two Aces." Enjoying our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a review on Apple Podcast...

Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo are back with Episode 5 of the Big Screen Sports "Ted Lasso" rewatch. Jamie gets benched, AFC Richmond starts playing like a team, and the show breaks all of our hearts. Follow the hosts on Twitter @alexmcdaniel and @kylebandujo Enjoying our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop every Mon...

Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo are back with Episode 4 of the Big Screen Sports "Ted Lasso" rewatch. AFC Richmond hosts its annual fundraiser, and a terrible human crashes the party. Roy and Jamie hash it out (for five minutes), Keeley and Rebecca bond, and Ted Lasso drops more pop culture references. Follow the hosts on Twitter @alexmcdaniel and @kylebandujo Enjoying our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let...

Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo are back with Episode 3 of the Big Screen Sports "Ted Lasso" rewatch. Trent Crimm writes a profile, Ted inhales some spicy Indian food, and Roy headbutts a person he can't see. Follow the hosts on Twitter @alexmcdaniel and @kylebandujo Enjoying our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop ev...

Bumping Episode 3 of the "Ted Lasso" rewatch one day on account of a holiday, but here's a 10-minute preview for anyone just jonesing for some "Ted Lasso" talk. Follow the hosts on Twitter @alexmcdaniel and @kylebandujo. Enjoying our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop every Monday. Get updates on upcoming movies or...

On Nick Dais' podcast "Veteran's Minimum" you can catch him every week talking everything from the NBA playoffs, to MMA, to all other topics in what's going on with sports and culture. Today he's stopping by Big Screen Sports to talk sports movies, specifically his Top 5.  Follow Nick on social media @TheLambShow and subscribe to "Veteran's Minimum" wherever you get your podcasts.  Big Screen Spor...

Hosts Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo continue on with the Big Screen Sports rewatch of Season 1 of Ted Lasso, this week talking the second episode, "Biscuits." They'll break down being a lion or a panda, potentially the best salad-dressing related joke in TV history, and Jamie Tartt: nightmare teammate.  Enjoyed the first episode of our "Ted Lasso" re-watch? Let us know with a 5* rating and a revi...

A Throwback Thursday clip talking the best scenes from the classic sports comedy "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" with guest Tim Miller, from the 6/22/20 episode of Big Screen Sports.  You can check out the entire episode on the Big Screen Sports podcast feed. Episode 2 of the "Ted Lasso" re-watch drops on Monday, May 24th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Yo...

We're taking the Big Screen Sports formula to AFC Richmond, and adding a co-host to the mix. Podcaster, video strategist, and huge Ted Lasso fan Alex McDaniel joins the show for a ten-episode re-watch, starting with the Pilot episode of "Ted Lasso." Alex and host Kyle Bandujo talk what makes the show special, the stellar performances by the entire cast, and pick their favorite aspects of the episo...

Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes joined earlier this week to talk "61*." Here's a throwback clip from his first appearance on the show talking the best scenes of "Pride of the Yankees." Follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewRotond i and check out his work over at @BronxPinstripes . Help out Big Screen Sports by taking a quick five-minute survey ! Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favor...

When making a movie about legendary member of the New York Yankees, it's best when done by a fan. Iconic comedian and die-hard Yankees fan Billy Crystal directed "61*" about Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris' quest for Babe Ruth's home run record. Another die-hard Yankees fan, co-host of Bronx Pinstripes Andrew Rotondi, returns to Big Screen Sports to break down what's sneakily a top-tier baseball & s...

If you're someone who watches a lot of movies, and you haven't downloaded Letterboxd, you're doing yourself a disservice. Or, you're just not a loser like our host Kyle Bandujo and today's guest John Duda.  John returns to Big Screen Sports to discuss what makes the app enjoyable, and to debate on a few movies we feel the other might have rated a bit incorrectly, including discussion on: "The Mast...

This podcast episode is guaranteed to get results. USA Baseball's Daron Vaught returns for ten questions about the Tom Emanski commercials, one of the most important pieces of baseball pop culture from the 90's.  Follow Daron on Twitter @DaronVaught and check out Covering The Bases, the official podcast of USA Baseball, wherever you get your podcasts.  Help out Big Screen Sports by taking a quick...

If you missed "McFarland, USA" when it premiered to film audiences, you're not alone. Kevin Costner seems more known for sports movies like "Bull Durham" and "Field of Dreams," but McFarland has a claim to being Costner's best sports movie in nearly three decades. Authors Jeff & Catherine Pearlman return to Big Screen Sports to discuss the true story behind the film, realism of the cross country s...

A Throwback Thursday talking about the worst things from "Summer Catch" with Goose from Foul Pole Sports.  Help out Big Screen Sports by taking a quick five-minute survey ! Big Screen Sports covers your favorite (and least favorite) sports movies every Monday.. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Face...

The spiritual sequel to  "Dazed  and Confused" doesn't have its predecessor's popularity (yet), but "Everybody Wants Some" is a Hall of Fame sports movie. NBC Sports' Chris Crawford joins host Kyle Bandujo on Big Screen Sports to talk about Richard Linklater's ode to 1980 and college baseball. The best scenes, impeccable casting, and how a movie with only one baseball scene might be the most baseb...

A top-tier Adam Sandler movie that's also a first-ballot Hall of Fame golf movie, "Happy Gilmore" is still incredible 25 years later. Guest Wes Blankenship ( Outsider.com ) returns to Big Screen Sports to discuss what makes this a HOF golf movie, and break down how the film might have actually been ahead of its time in the world of golf. Wes and host Kyle Bandujo also talk the legacy of Shooter Mc...