Documentary Diehards

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Four Days in October." Sam, Ren, and Nic break down a film about the 2004 ALCS where the Red Sox made history by coming back from down 0-3 in the series. Boston beat the Yankees and would go on to win the World Series, breaking the 86 year long championship draught and the Curse of the Bambino. The guys get deep in nostalgia and Ren and Nic re-express their disdain...

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Into the Wind." Nic, Ren, and Sam discuss a doc about Terry Fox: the man who attempted to run across Canada on one leg. The running experts (Sam & Nic) explain how difficult this task was in a variety of ways. A new segment introduced: "Goosebumps Moment." Plenty to choose from in this film. The guys then play Mount Rushmore with famous Canadians. Merry Christm...

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The House of Steinbrenner." Sam, Ren, and Nic break down a doc about the Dark Side - the Yankees, specifically the transition from their old stadium to the new one. More disagreement about the rating of the pod! The guys rank their most loathed pet peeves. And Nic brings up a documentary idea for an inside look at ESPN.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Unmatched."  Nic, Ren, and Sam disagree heartily on the quality of a documentary about Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, two of the greatest women's tennis players of all time. The guys discuss the unique rivalry the two had which leads to a Mount Rushmore game of individual athlete rivalries in sports. Ren brings up an idea for a Bob Costas documentary.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "One Night in Vegas." Sam, Ren, and Nic break down the night Tupac Shakur was murdered - leaving Mike Tyson's heavyweight title fight. The guys compare the two larger than life figures in their time. And in honor of the 20th episode, the gang looks back on some of their favorites from the past ten pods.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Little Big Men." Sam, Nic, and Ren discuss a doc on the 1982 L.L. World Series championship team from Kirkland, Washington, and the pressure kids can face in youth sports. They guys also play Mount Rushmore with their most coveted Thanksgiving foods! And Nic brings up an idea for a future doc on John Wooden's legacy with the UCLA basketball team.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Jordan Rides the Bus." Sam, Nic, and Ren break down a doc about Michael Jordan's stint in pro baseball... The Last Dance is brought up, again. They play Mt. Rushmore with sports movies (!) And Ren babbles on and on about The Masters.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Berth of Big Air." Sam, Nic, and Ren break down a doc about revolutionary freestyle BMX athlete Matt Hoffman. They discuss his wild, reckless attitude that resulted in dozens of injuries, as well as him becoming the GOAT of freestyle BMX. The gang also chats about and ranks their top fears. Sam brings up the idea for a future documentary on Lynx legend Maya Moo...

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “The Two Escobars.” Sam, Nic, and Ren review a documentary about drug lord Pablo Escobar and soccer star Andres Escobar, both huge figures in Columbia. They also rank their favorite Halloween candy and Nic sparks a discussion about Tim Tebow. *We are working to fix the audio overlap issues.*

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “June 17th 1994.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a doc recounting all the big sporting events on a single day 26 years ago. They are: the O.J. Simpson car chase, the NBA Finals, Arnold Palmer’s last US Open, the World Cup Opening Day, an NHL championship Parade, and Ken Griffey Jr tying a Babe Ruth home run record. That’s a lot! The crew also delves deep into some of the...

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Straight Outta L.A.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a doc directed by Ice Cube and centered around the Los Angeles Raiders of 1982-‘94. The discussion spans hip-hop, fashion, and Al Davis’ eccentricities. The guys also play Mount Rushmore with NFL uniforms.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “The 16th Man.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a doc covering Nelson Mandela’s use of rugby to help South Africa heal after Apartheid. The guys gush about the well constructed movie. Listen for the unanimous rating that’s never been higher! The guys also play Mount Rushmore with Morgan Freeman movie roles.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Run Ricky Run.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a doc on Ricky Williams and his on again off again relationship with football, drug use, and journey to find himself. The guys also play Mount Rushmore with Miami sports figures.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Silly Little Game.” Sam, Ren, and Nic’s chat centers around a doc about the invention of fantasy sports, specifically “rotisserie baseball.” This pod also features more disagreement by Sam versus the field. The guys share stories while playing Mt. Rushmore of their favorite non-alcoholic drinks.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson.” Sam, Ren, and Nic review a doc centering on Allen Iverson’s court case when he was 17. They discuss the racial issues in Iverson’s hometown. The guys also look back on 10 episodes of Documentary Diehards. Sam gives the stats on how each doc got rated and the crew looks forward to 100+ more!

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “The Guru of Go.” Sam, Ren, and Nic give high marks to a doc about Loyola Marymount’s men’s hoops team led by coach Paul Westhead and his wildly up-tempo scheme. They also discuss the tragic death of the team’s star, Hank Gathers. Also, the show unveils it’s new logo! The guys play Mt. Rushmore with pro sports teams logos.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs the New York Knicks.” In a shocking development, Sam, Ren, and Nic disagree more than ever before on the quality of a documentary. They discuss trash talking in the NBA, and Reggie Miller’s playoff runs with the Pacers. The guys also stray from the traditional Mt. Rushmore path and discuss their favorite fast food/fast casual restaura...

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “The U.” Sam, Ren, and Nic are pumped to talk about the University of Miami football team of the ‘80’s. They discuss the power Football had to change the perception of a city and if they would have rooted for the “bad boy,” antihero team. They also play Mt. Rushmore with sports celebrations and discuss Luka Doncic’s incredible performance in the NBA playoffs.

30 for 30 being reviewed: “The Legend of Jimmy the Greek.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuses a documentary on legendary TV sports handicapper Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. They go into his rise to fame, abrasive personality, and eventual downfall. The guys also play Mount Rushmore with their all-time favorite sports nicknames and chat about the NBA playoffs.

30 for 30 being reviewed: “Without Bias.” The guys break down a documentary on Len Bias’ tragic death by overdose just two days after he was the second overall pick in the NBA draft. They also play Mt. Rushmore with athletes’ careers they consider to be “what ifs.”

30 for 30 being reviewed: “Muhammed and Larry.” In episode four of Documentary Diehards, Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph break down a documentary on the boxing match when Muhammad Ali came out of retirement and got destroyed by Larry Holmes. They talk about Ali’s intense confidence and the fall from greatness this fight caused. The guys also play Mt. Rushmore with athletes they’d want t...

30 for 30 being reviewed: “Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?” In episode three of Documentary Diehards, Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph break down a documentary on the short lived United States Football League. They discuss Donald Trump’s role as a team owner and the billions dollar lawsuit that netted out at just $3.00. The guys also play Mt. Rushmore with professional team owners a...

30 for 30 documentary being reviewed: “The Band That Wouldn’t Die.” In episode two of Documentary Diehards, Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph break down the documentary on the Baltimore Colts leaving for Indianapolis, the fallout that ensued, and the marching band that carried the football torch until the Ravens arrived 12 years later. The guys also play Mt. Rushmore with pro teams that n...

30 for 30: King’s Ransom. In the inaugural episode of Documentary Diehards, Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph break down the first ever 30 for 30 documentary on Wayne Gretzky’s trade from the Oilers to the Kings. They also play Mt. Rushmore with childhood sports heroes.