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Big Screen Sports - The Sports Movie Podcast

Blue Wire, Kyle Bandujo
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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

"Journeyman" might be one of the best boxing movies of the last thirty years, and almost certainly one of the most under-seen. Jeff Pearlman returns to BSS, joining Kyle Bandujo to talk the dark side of boxing.

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Full episode is available on the BSS Patreon feed. On the latest BSS, Caroline Darney returns, joining Kyle Bandujo to hop right into the middle of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy (if you're looking on this feed for a previous A New Hope episode, yo... more

For no reason in particular, on the latest BSS, Matt Scalici, Ryan Nanni, and Kyle Bandujo explore the best and worst of 1983 in movies!

Check out Matt weekly on For the Watercooler, and Ryan on Phantom Island.

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Kicking off June on BSS with Matt Scalici returning to join Kyle Bandujo in talking what's arguably Wes Anderson's best film (and also a downhill sledding movie), "The Grand Budapest Hotel"

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Recent Guests

Tom Coyne
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Episode: Author Tom Coyne on His New Book & Experience of Writing a Golf Movie
Danny Wiser
Co-host of the Rank Kings
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Episode: Ass April: "Trouble With The Curve" with Danny Wiser
Ben Cruz
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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
Ryan Nanni
Co-host of Phantom Island and the Shut Down Full Cast
Phantom Island
Episode: Heist Month: "Sneakers" with Alex McDaniel and Ryan Nanni
Demetri Ravanos
Promoter and host at the Sports Podcast Festival
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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

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Kyle Bandujo
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 347 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 Statesa year 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 States4 years ago
  • Love love love

    Huge fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katdaddy069
    United States4 years ago

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Ani-May: "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" with Danny Wiser (Patreon Preview)
Q: What is new on the rankings? What are you guys ranking and talking about?
They discuss ongoing themes and a Mel Brooks month, with plans to cover Blazing Saddles and other retro favorites, while tying in fan-driven poll results.
Ani-May: "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" with Danny Wiser (Patreon Preview)
Q: Danny, how are you doing?
Doing well and excited to talk through Atlantis and its place in animation and fandom.
Ass April: "The Legend of Bagger Vance" with Temple Baker
Q: This is the final film of Jack Lemmon. Is there any other film that includes a bigger disappointment of a final performance of a screen legend?
They discuss a list of actors with disappointing final performances, noting mixed feelings about examples like Jack Lemmon and others, but ultimately highlight that for this episode the focus is on how the film handles its aging mentor figure and whether any final performances could have salvaged the film's arc.
"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.

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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?

This show centers on thoughtful, often humorous examinations of sports movies and the culture around them. Episodes typically dissect how accurately a film handles its sport, the storytelling choices, and the performance and craft behind the scenes. Regular conversations blend deep-dive analysis with personal anecdotes, intersecting with broader pop culture moments and fan debates. A standout aspect is the mix of football, baseball, basketball, and hockey titles with a knack for ranking, nostalgia, and a willingness to critique tropes while applauding standout filmmaking moments. Guests range from reporters and authors to filmmakers and fellow cinephiles, giving listeners a well-rounded look at both the sports and the cinema that portrays t... more

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Recent guests on Big Screen Sports include:

1. Tom Coyne
2. Danny Wiser
3. Ben Cruz
4. Bobby Wagner
5. Thomas Golianopoulos
6. Jeff Pearlman
7. Ryan Nanni
8. Demetri Ravanos

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