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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast

Blue Wire, Kyle Bandujo
Disney
Toy Story
Beauty and the Beast
Shrek
Moana
Animation
Eddie Murphy
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Mulan
Nostalgia
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Rocky IV
Disney Villains
Romantic Themes
Oscar Nominations
Magic
Animated Films
Trolls
Animated Movies Month
The Sing Movies

Hosted by Kyle Bandujo, Big Screen Sports is a weekly film review podcast discussing the best and worst in the sports movie universe. The on-screen sports action, big chill moments, actors that may or may not look like athletes, and everything that worked or didn't work about your favorite and least favorite sports movies.

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Latest Episodes

Big Screen Sports is back talking Shoresy, with Alex McDaniel joining Kyle Bandujo to recap the 1st episode of Season 2, "Get'em Focused." Ep2 to drop on the Patreon feed this week!

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On today's BSS we're spending winter at The Overlook Hotel, with Matt Scalici joining Kyle Bandujo to talk creepy kids, bad jobs, hedge maze expertise, and everything else in "The Shining."

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Cooking is absolutely a sport, and few films do the sport better than "Chef." Ben Cruz joins Kyle Bandujo to talk knife skills, father/son bonding, marrying out of your league, and everything else in the 2014 comfort classic.

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Eight whiskey sours. On the latest Big Screen Sports, Temple Baker joins Kyle Bandujo to talk Leo & Brad, the magic of 1960s LA, and everything else in "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood"

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Recent Guests

Ben Cruz
Returning guest from The Ringer
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Episode: "Chef" with Ben Cruz
Bobby Wagner
Co-host of Tipping Pitches and an avid fan of Twilight and baseball
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Episode: Two Minute Drill: The "Twilight" Baseball Scene with Bobby Wagner (Patreon Preview)
Thomas Golianopoulos
Author of "The Life of Singleton from Boys in the Hood to Snowfall"
Episode: John Singleton Movies with Author Thomas Golianopoulos
Jeff Pearlman
Author of "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur," a frequent guest on the podcast
Episode: Author Jeff Pearlman Discusses the Films of Tupac
Demetri Ravanos
Promoter and host at the Sports Podcast Festival
Sports Podcast Festival
Episode: "Johnny Be Good" with Caroline Darney and Demetri Ravanos
Kaitlin Steer
Film enthusiast and frequent guest on the podcast
Episode: "The Cutting Edge" with Ryan Nanni and Kaitlin Steer
Adam Amin
Returning guest on the show
Episode: Rom-Com Month: "Crazy, Stupid, Love" with Alex McDaniel and Adam Amin (Patreon Preview)
Matt Scalici
Co-host of For the Water Cooler and huge Disney fan
For the Water Cooler
Episode: "MuppetVision 3D" with Matt Scalici
Daron Vaught
Host of ACC Baseball, etc. for D1 Baseball
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Episode: "Major League 2" with Daron Vaught

Host

Kyle Bandujo
Host of Big Screen Sports

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 344 ratings
  • The best there is

    Kyle is an incredible host. The show is entertaining, production value phenomenal. It’s the perfect podcast. If you don’t subscribe then you’re an idiot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    directorVIII
    United States9 months ago
  • Hand in your Texan card bud

    In their dazed and confused episode, the host mostly talked about a completely different movie. The other preferred a movie about a “nice guy” with a note.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    letshavefum
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love hearing Kyle and his guests talk about sports movies, Kyle’s a great host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coreman009
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Out Cold is one of my favorite movies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brown7own
    United States3 years ago
  • Love love love

    Huge fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katdaddy069
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts are engaging and deeply knowledgeable about sports films
Guests bring diverse perspectives across film and sports
Shows are praised for detailed, well-researched takes and strong production quality

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"Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood" with Temple Baker
Q: What other historical events could have interesting alternative adjacent stories told like this?
They discuss possibilities such as JFK, 9-11, and notably the O.J. Simpson case, imagining Tarantino-style alternate endings and noir twists, with a sport-tinged thought experiment about a 1992 draft and Derek Jeter as a potential alternate history hero.
Rom-Com Month: "Valley Girl" with Matt Scalici
Q: Where can people check out for The Water Cooler?
We're everywhere that podcasts are available; we bring in a guest to talk about random pop culture pieces.
"Game Night" with Caroline Darney (Patreon Preview)
Q: Is this the best Jesse Plemons role?
While there are many good roles, both hosts agree this is one of Jesse Plemons' funniest roles.
"Game Night" with Caroline Darney (Patreon Preview)
Q: What would you play with someone if you're getting to know them?
Caroline mentions enjoying Life and Pictionary, noting that Monopoly can lead to fights.
BSS Thanksgiving Mailbag! (Patreon Preview)
Q: What is a Thanksgiving take that will get you shot?
Kyle believes that Thanksgiving Day is actually better than Christmas Day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Screen Sports

What is Big Screen Sports about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on sports movies, blending thoughtful analysis with humor and deep dives into on-screen sports moments. Episodes mix classics and modern titles, with conversations around stunt work, casting, and cultural impact. Notable for its niche lens on authenticity in sports depictions, strong guest dynamics, and a recurring emphasis on how sports narratives intersect with film craft and pop culture. This feed often features rom-coms and sports dramas alike, with entertaining behind-the-scenes anecdotes and in-depth scene breakdowns that appeal to cinephiles and sports fans who enjoy nerdy, well-researched takes.

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Recent guests on Big Screen Sports include:

1. Ben Cruz
2. Bobby Wagner
3. Thomas Golianopoulos
4. Jeff Pearlman
5. Demetri Ravanos
6. Kaitlin Steer
7. Adam Amin
8. Matt Scalici

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