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Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara

Matt Leinart, Jerry Ferrara
NFL
Super Bowl
College Football
NBA
NFL Draft
Entourage
NFL Playoffs
NIL
Golf
Dodgers
New York Yankees
USC
World Series
NFL Week 3
Green Bay Packers
Los Angeles Lakers
Fantasy Football
Youth Sports
Cocaine Quarterback
Prison Life

Each week Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart and Entourage star Jerry Ferrara chop it up about all things sports, from current headlines, wild off-field stories, and everything in between. Plus, a mix of everything around pop culture and entertainment, some highly relatable adventures of family life, and a wide array of top-notch guests and friends to share some unforgettable behind-the-scenes sto... more

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Latest Episodes

Comedy legend, Emmy-winner for his work on The Office and host of the We Need a Fourth podcast Brian Baumgartner joins the show. Brian takes a dive into some Office lore, revealing how an audition for another role led to him landing the iconic role o... more

Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara picked the perfect time to settle the debate: who is the most clutch player of all-time? Okay that’s not much of a debate everybody knows it’s Michael Jordan, but who else is on the list? And what are the greatest clutc... more

NBA All-Star, Hall of Famer with the legendary Redeem Team and all-time lefty hooper Michael Redd joins the show to talk about playing against Kobe Bryant and later learning from him in their secret workouts away from the team as members of the Redee... more

NBA great Bonzi Wells joins the show to talk the new Netflix documentary Untold: Jail Blazers. Bonzi discusses the legendary Portland Trail Blazers team with Scottie Pippen, Damon Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace and more. Plus, he reveals how helped the ... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Baumgartner
Actor known for The Office, guest on the episode
Actor, The Office
Episode: The Office Memes, Steve Carell Emmy Losses, Golf vs. The Entourage Cast and More with Brian Baumgartner
Michael Redd
Former NBA shooting guard; left-handed shooter and broadcaster/investor
Milwaukee Bucks (former), investor
Episode: What Made Kobe Bryant Special, The Redeem Team, All-Time Lefty Hoopers, Ohio State vs. Michigan and More with Michael Redd
Bonzi Wells
Former NBA player, Portland Jail Blazers
Basketball
Episode: The Jail Blazers, Michael Jordan, Game 7 vs. Kobe and Shaq with Bonzi Wells
The Miz
Professional wrestler and entertainer
WWE
Episode: WrestleMania Moments, American Gladiators and Cleveland Sports with The Miz
Mark Wahlberg
Actor, producer, and entrepreneur; guest on Throwbacks
Wahlberg Enterprises / various productions
Episode: Mark Wahlberg on Balls Up, Celtics vs. Knicks, Patriots Super Bowl Run, and The Masters
James Worthy
Hall of Famer, Lakers legend, ShowTime era star
Los Angeles Lakers
Episode: Michael Jordan, NCAA Final Four and Showtime Lakers with James Worthy
Anthony Rizzo
World Series Champion, three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove
Chicago Cubs (baseball player); Netflix MLB coverage
Episode: MLB Opening Day, Greatest Left Handed Hitters Ever, Best Baseball Uniforms All-Time and Wrigley Field vs. Yankee Stadium with Anthony Rizzo
Barry Sanders
Former NFL running back
Detroit Lions, Oklahoma State University
Episode: Barry Sanders on Retired Numbers, The Detroit Lions, Favorite Running Backs and the Greatest Sports What Ifs
Andre Johnson
Houston Texans legendary wide receiver
Houston Texans
Episode: Best and Worst Expansion Franchises, The Battle for 11 With Larry Fitzgerald, Gary Owens’ Star Studded Wedding and 83 Bam Points

Hosts

Matt Leinart
Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL quarterback, and co-host of the podcast, known for bringing insights from his sports background.
Jerry Ferrara
Co-host and actor known for his role in Entourage, providing entertainment insights and his own experiences in the industry.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 344 ratings
  • Throwback

    Great podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peanut544
    United States4 months ago
  • Great job

    🤩🤩🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    xoxalayna
    United States4 months ago
  • Something

    Something

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MichaelM202
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show Celebrating a Criminal

    Cocaine QB is fascinating theatre. But, ignoring the dark side of who got hurt while treating Hanson like a celebrity speaks volumes of where we are as a society. Never mind the way he speaks of women, female traffic particularly those from Latin America Sure, he served his time, but does he deserve the respect and adulation Matt and Jerry showered him with? Now, they fan boi over an admitted MLB PED user. Any shame whatsoever?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OzzieDNelson
    United States7 months ago
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    5
    YGP-Ddd
    United States7 months ago

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Many reviews highlight the blend of sports analysis with personal anecdotes, making the content feel accessible and engaging.
Some criticism revolves around sound quality issues, which listeners hope will improve in future episodes.
Listeners appreciate the strong chemistry between the hosts, often describing their conversations as fun and relatable.
Feedback suggests that episodes featuring guest insights tend to resonate well, adding valuable perspectives to the discussions.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#144
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Jail Blazers, Michael Jordan, Game 7 vs. Kobe and Shaq with Bonzi Wells
Q: What impact did the media and public perception have on you during that era?
The narratives controlled by the press and inconsistent reporting shaped a lot of how people viewed us, often unfairly; it took years and a retrospective doc to show the real story and the people behind the headlines.
The Jail Blazers, Michael Jordan, Game 7 vs. Kobe and Shaq with Bonzi Wells
Q: What was your process when the idea of a Jail Blazers documentary came together?
It started as an idea I carried for years, gathering people and timing it with the right connections, ultimately becoming a collective effort to tell our story honestly and without the external narratives.
WrestleMania Moments, American Gladiators and Cleveland Sports with The Miz
Q: What are your top three WrestleMania moments?
The Miz shares his top three moments: WrestleMania 27 main event with John Cena, Rock's appearance, and walking down the ramp with his wife, plus a tag match with John Cena and Nikki Bella; he also mentions a memorable moment involving Snoop Dogg's People's Elbow. He emphasizes the personal significance and the crowd energy of each moment.
MLB Opening Day, Greatest Left Handed Hitters Ever, Best Baseball Uniforms All-Time and Wrigley Field vs. Yankee Stadium with Anthony Rizzo
Q: Your three favorite lefty hitters, and why do they stand out to you?
Rizzo names Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Cliff Floyd, explaining their left-handed swing aesthetics and impact on the game.
Stephen Colletti on Traitors Finale, Laguna Beach Runion, Love Triangles and More
Q: Did you hope going in that you were going to be a trader?
I really wish that I'd gone to be a trader. They just seem to have so much fun.

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1. Brian Baumgartner
2. Michael Redd
3. Bonzi Wells
4. The Miz
5. Mark Wahlberg
6. James Worthy
7. Anthony Rizzo
8. Barry Sanders

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