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We are back for an in-depth review of the kollege kiffin koaching karousel and an update on the meaning sports provides to our lives. For video of this episode and our entire catalog of spiritual investigations on the ball scandals and stories that shaped America, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod @filthyarmenian @rarecandypod1

On a very somber day, we distract ourselves with memories of what high school football used to mean, as depicted in the morally corrupt but pornographically joyous film VARSITY BLUES (1999) For video of this episode and access to our entire catalog of reactionary play-by-play on the ball games and ball tv/movies that shaped America, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @...

We are BACK to inaugurate the 2025 college football season with a review of the surprisingly good Netflix docu-series ANY GIVEN SATURDAY and analyze its rare insights into the coaching personalities of the SEC, which inspires us to brainstorm a genius plan for saving Hawaii football. For our full catalog and video of this episode, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall

We appreciate Oliver Stone's underrated high-speed NFL opera ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (1999), with its sneak preview of Diddy freak offs, starring Pacino Diaz Quaid and Jamie Foxx. We also cover the cuck scandal featuring Steve Smith Sr. and and a new confession that the Richie Icognito bullying scandal was fake. For our full catalog of episodes on the ball scandals and stories that shaped America, a...

We ponder the eternal youth of new Raiders coach Pete Carroll and try to fix the dismal failing state of the NBA, MLB, and NHL. For access to video and our full back catalog, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us @backwallpod on X

The ramifications of Bill Belichick seeking his thrill on Chapel Hill, another tired NFL zoomer, and thoughts on this year's coaching carousel and the NFL vs college debate. For our catalog in video and audio, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod @filthyarmenian @rarecandypod1 

We make our endorsements for today's election, review the Dodgers World Series title, and check on the state of college football in the post-Saban era. For the video of this and access to all the episodes in our catalog -- on the ball games and scandals that shaped America -- subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @thebackwallpod Follow co-hosts @filthyarmenian and @r...

Adam returns to review the new Netflix docu-series Mr. McMahon, talk our favorite wrestlers, and analyze how Vince McMahon merged soap opera with live sport to create a supremely American phenomenon.  For video of this ep and access to our full catalog of episodes on the ball games and scandals that shaped America, subscribe to patreon.com/thebackwall Adam is the host of System of Systems and the...

Before a heartfelt appreciation of the toxic masculinity cinema classic Major League (1989), we review the drags, intersex knockouts, and pole vault cockblocks of the Paris Olympics. For our full catalog episodes on the ball games and scandals and sports movies that shaped America, in audio and video, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod

A frenetic live play-by-play with Amanda Milius and Filthy Armenian of Boston's one loss in the finals (Game 4) becomes a bull session on the meaning of Mark Cuban, the Mavs, Celtics, the Lakers, Jerry West and Kobe Bryant's last words. For access to all our eps in audio and video, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall  Follow us on X @backwallpod Follow hosts @filthyarmenian...

After assessing the sudden rise of WNBALM, we review the steamy new tennis romance directed by Luca Guadagnino as a sports film, and a provocative revelation of White Zendaya. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rarecandypod and @filthyarmenian

The retirement of notorious umpire Angel Hernandez prompts us to appreciate the meaning of bad referees before bidding farewell to the great Bill Walton and analyzing the Tom Brady Roast on Netflix. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rarecandypod and @filthyarmenian

We dream of being coached by Gene Hackman in the Fifties in this review of HOOSIERS (1986). We also say goodbye to O.J. and have some thoughts on the NFL Draft. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rarecandypod and @filthyarmenian

On the cusp of Opening Day, we unpack the shocking gambling scandal mystery surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, considering all possible explanations. We also get into NBA player Jontay Porter's gambling scandal. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rar...

We review William Friedkin's BLUE CHIPS (1994) starring Nick Nolte as a college basketball coach (modeled after Bob Knight) who has to pay players to stay relevant, a poignant love letter to the now completely busted romance of amateurism and the hard-ass coach. For the video of this episode, and access to our entire catalog, please subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Hosted by G...

We review two massive team-wide MeToo allegations in the Canadian national hockey world, stemming from that sport's notorious age-old bonding ritual. We also review a new list of suspected bisexual athletes.  w/ Kurt   For video of this episode, and access to our entire catalog of uncensored investigations in to the ball scandals that shaped America, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/theba...

We review the Vince McMahon sex "scandal" and the movie O. (2001) starring Martin Sheen and Josh Hartnett. For video of this episode and access to our entire catalog, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod

Three of the greatest football coaches of all time step down (for now), triggering the most historically momentous coaching carousel in a long long time. We unpack the ramifications for college football, ruminate on the sad final seasons of Belickick's demise, Pete Carrol's eternal youth, and the cinematic charms of the recently departed Bob Knight. For the full episode and our entire ca...

We examine the lies of baseball great Pete Rose, famously banned for life from baseball for gambling as a player and manager on his own team. Does he deserve a second chance? If you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the show on Patreon.com/thebackwall for our entire catalog of investigations into the ball scandals that shape America.

Yet another MeToo accusation victim is vindicated. We watch and dissect pitcher Trevor Bauer's viral video about the text messages from his ex whose allegations got him kicked out of major league baseball.  For the full episode, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall

A professional rape survivor has accused Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker of touching his penis against her will. On their 27th phone call. We unpack the he-said she-said of this latest peniscution of a highly paid American male, ponder a noir spin off, and go over this week's college football betting lines. For the full uncensored catalog in audio and video, support the show by becom...

We explore the frightening HBO documentary about the scam football high school and the absolute psychopath who founded it, plus reflections on the opening week of college football. For the full episode and our complete catalog of uncensored play-by-play on the ball games and scandals that shape America, get a free trial subscription at patreon.com/thebackwall to keep this show going Follow us on X...

Michael Oher, the NFL left tackle on whom The Blind Side book and blockbuster movie (starring Sandra Bullock) is based, is now suing the white family that adopted him for "exploitation." What version of the story is true: the heartwarming tale of American charity and racial harmony (inspired by football obsession), or the new narrative of rich whitey profiting off the young, gifted, and...

We review the movie AIR, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Amazon blockbuster about the origin of the Nike Air Jordan. We also talk about the Best QB U rankings and more.  To listen or watch to the full episode, get a free trial subscription at patreon.com/thebackwall today and support the show Follow us on twitter @backwallpod

Our college football locker room correspondent Sam rejoins us to examine the hazing scandal rocking Northwestern football and costing Pat Fitzgerald his job -- with each allegation more damning the last...to the alleged victims. Plus a lamentation on the fall of the NFL running back, and a debate on what that says about the differences between the college and pro game. Enjoy this free episode, but...