The Mount Rushmore Show

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the first time since 1973, and New York City is celebrating like never before. In this episode of The Mount Rushmore Show, we break down the Knicks' historic championship run, the reaction from New York fans, and why winning in New York means more than winning anywhere else in sports. From Madison Square Garden to Yankee Stadium, New York has always been h...

Ben Maciag is the special guest and this show dives deep into some of the weirdest stories out there. From UFOs to strange seemingly miraculous events

Two 40 year olds debate with two 7th graders about the best mobile games ever made. There are some very obvious choices, plus some questionable decisions and maybe even a few errors made along the way. It is often fun, and usually pretty funny. The picks are good, but the clear generational gap discussions are the best part.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a time to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedoms. In this special Memorial Day episode, we reflect on what the holiday means both from the perspective of military service and civilian appreciation. Mike shares his thoughts as an Army veteran, while Joe talks about honoring the day through fitness, sacrifice, an...

The NBA Playoffs are heating up, the Draft Lottery has reshaped the future of the league, and hope is alive again for fanbases across the NBA, including Washington Wizards fans after landing the number one overall pick. On this episode of The Mount Rushmore Show, we dive deep into the history of the NBA Draft Lottery, the conspiracy theories surrounding it, and how one ping pong ball can completel...

Scandals have always been part of sports, but why are we so drawn to them? In this episode, we break down the biggest controversies that have shaken the integrity of the game and changed how fans view what they’re watching. From cheating and gambling to performance enhancement and corruption, we explore how these moments didn’t just impact outcomes, they altered trust in sports forever. We also di...

It’s Sunday at The Masters Tournament—and there’s nothing like it. In this episode, we dive into what truly makes Augusta National the most iconic and prestigious stage in golf. From its origins with Bobby Jones to the traditions that define it today, we break down how the Masters became bigger than every other major—and why it continues to demand a level of precision, discipline, and mental tough...

March Madness is officially here—and just hours into the Round of 64, brackets are already falling apart. In this episode, we dive into what makes this tournament unlike anything else in sports. From early upsets shaking the bracket to the emotional intensity that defines March, we break down why the NCAA Tournament consistently delivers chaos, drama, and unforgettable moments. We explore: Why soc...

With the Academy Awards taking place tonight, we kick off a special Oscars-themed episode of the Mount Rushmore Show. We start by sharing our thoughts on this year’s race, reflecting on the Best Picture nominees we’ve seen and discussing the movies and performances that stood out to us. From there, we explore the history of the Oscars, how the voting process works, and how momentum, timing, and in...

Happy Purim to everyone celebrating! This week, Joe, Mike, and Jim kick off the episode with a lighthearted crash course on the story of Purim—complete with villains, secret identities, and yet another example of the Jewish tradition of surviving adversity and celebrating immediately afterward with food and drinks. From there, the conversation shifts to major news in the Jewish sports world, highl...

This week on The Mount Rushmore Show , Joe and Mike were faced with a big decision: lean into Valentine’s Day season… or lean into sports. Let’s just say debating rom-coms didn’t survive the selection process. Instead, they dive headfirst into the icy world of the Winter Olympics — where athletes race gravity, defy physics, and somehow make sliding at highway speeds look graceful. We break down: H...

Super Bowl Sunday has become far more than just a football game — it’s an American cultural event that blends sports, entertainment, food, and tradition into one of the most-watched days of the year. In this special Super Bowl episode of The Mount Rushmore Show , we explore why the big game has evolved into an unofficial national holiday, from blockbuster commercials to halftime shows, prop bets,...

With the Grammy Awards airing this Sunday, we dive into one of our favorite themes — legendary snubs. This episode explores how awards don’t always line up with legacy, impact, or long-term cultural influence. We open with a crossover snub from the sports world, reacting to the surprising Hall of Fame first-ballot omission of a six-time Super Bowl–winning head coach and what analysts say may be be...

Special Guest: Jim Mintz This week on The Mount Rushmore Show , we welcome back a special guest — the second Mintz cousin and Mike’s brother, Jim Mintz — for one of our most ambitious episodes yet: The Mount Rushmore of Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Movies . Inspired by the recent release of their new Netflix action thriller The Rip , we dive deep into one of the most fascinating and enduring broma...

It’s the loudest time of the year — not a holiday, not a gimmick, but the moment when riffs matter, tempos explode, and thrash metal reigns supreme. The amps are cranked, the pits are imaginary (or very real), the denim and leather are worn thin, and four bands still stand above the rest. In this episode, we carve out our Mount Rushmore of Thrash Metal Albums, focusing on the best four albums from...

This week’s episode is all football — and for good reason. With the College Football Playoff in full swing , NFL Wild Card Weekend delivering instant classics , and Black Monday detonating the coaching carousel , the guys break down one of the most chaotic weeks in recent football memory before diving into a Mount Rushmore topic that perfectly captures the moment. We open with reactions to the Col...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — not Christmas morning, but the week of Christmas . The lights are glowing, the anticipation is high, shopping is (mostly) done, the eggnog is flowing, and holiday music is blasting everywhere you go. In this episode, we dive into our Mount Rushmore of Holiday Songs — the tracks that instantly put us in the spirit of the season, transport us back to simple...

🎙️ Mount Rushmore Show – The Heisman Trophy Episode Fresh off last night’s dramatic Heisman Trophy ceremony, we dive headfirst into one of the most debated awards in all of sports. This year’s race came down to the wire, with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza taking home the trophy in a tight finish that had fans arguing until the final vote. We break down what made this Heisman race so compell...

🎄 The Mount Rushmore of Holiday Movies 🎄 This week we’re joined by a long-awaited guest — Mike’s brother, Jim Mintz — plus a surprise late-entry appearance by Jim’s grandson Gabe , making this a full-family holiday showdown. We kick things off by diving into why the holidays feel nostalgic, chaotic, and magical all at once — and why no time of year pairs better with comfort-food cinema. Then we...

PISODE NOTES — Mount Rushmore of Video Games This week we take it back — way back — to the golden era of GameStop runs, memory cards, split-screen trash talk, and staying up way too late when we had school the next day. Following last week's Thanksgiving Food Mount Rushmore, we open with a recap of our holiday plates and then move right into the sensory overload of Black Friday — inbox explosions,...

Mount Rushmore of Thanksgiving Food Episode Release: The Weekend Before Thanksgiving In this special Thanksgiving episode, Joe and Mike dive into the heart of the holiday—how it started, how it became the cultural giant it is today, and why we continue celebrating it with the exact same foods every single year. We break down the evolution from early harvest feasts to Lincoln’s national holiday pro...

With the brand-new five-part Apple TV+ docuseries on the life and career of Martin Scorsese now streaming, we’re diving deep into the filmography of one of the greatest directors of all time. From his early days in Little Italy to his decades-long collaborations with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, Scorsese has not only defined an era of cinema — he’s outlasted it. While most of his contempo...

With Game 7 of the World Series tonight, we kick things off by revisiting our Mount Rushmore of Playoff Baseball Players episode — right as one of the most intense and historic World Series matchups (Dodgers vs. Blue Jays) comes down to the wire. Joe’s early October prediction might just come true, and he’s got a few thoughts on what to expect in the finale of this U.S. vs. Canada showdown. Then w...

Episode Title: The Mount Rushmore of Music Biopics Description: With the release of Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming Deliver Me from Nowhere sparking fresh conversation around the art of the music biopic, Joe and his co-host break down how the genre has evolved — from simple, sanitized retellings to complex, emotionally charged masterpieces. They explore: The “why now” behind the Springsteen buzz and...

October baseball is back — and with the Yankees and Phillies both taking early exits, the postseason drama is in full swing. From rivalries reigniting to unexpected collapses, this year’s playoffs have already given us plenty to talk about. In this episode, we break down the history of October baseball — the iconic moments, legendary performances, and players who built their legacy when it mattere...