We got a real jam going now, welcome (back) to the Space Jam. That's right, on this episode, we debate the greatness of Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James and talk about what we liked (but mostly didn't like) about the new Looney Tunes basketball crossover, Space Jam: A New Legacy. David gets an iso play to talk about Gunpowder Milkshake. Rick loves Lil Rel. All that and more!
Sports Movie Month comes to a conclusion with an audience choice! We tallied your votes, and the last sports movie that we'll be covering is a classic comedy with a lot of balls: Happy Gilmore! Join us as we talk about how important of a comedy the film is in history, golf realism, and Shooter's greatness. Rick runs through the attractive women who have played Sandler's love interests. David gives us a rundown of golf crowd etiquette. All that and more!!
Sports Movie Month continues! The NFL Draft is upon us, and since we're still in social distancing mode, what better movie to celebrate than Draft Day! Join us as we talk about satisfaction in film even if the realism isn't there, trading draft picks, and if the characters will be busts or not. Rick jumps quarterback loyalties in a second. David questions the Seahawks future. All that and more!!
Sports Movie Month continues! With this episode, we're celebrating basketball in movies, as well as the lost NBA Playoffs, March Madness, and Final Four. It only makes sense that the basketball movie we picked is Space Jam! Join us as we talk Michael Jordan's greatness, the ridiculousness of the film, and who could've been selected by the MonStars. Rick can't get over the lack of fouls. David makes the case for the MonStars roster. All that and more!!
Sports Movie Month continues! The NHL Playoffs were scheduled to start on April 8th, and to celebrate what would have been, we're taking a look at one of our favorite hockey movies form our youth - D2: The Might Ducks. Join Rick and social guest good movie buddy Lindsey Friend as they breakdown hockey logistics, unsupervised children, and the jersey swapping. Rick keeps using basketball analogies because he doesn't know hockey as much. Lindsey goes to bat for Julie the Cat. All that and more!!
Football season is back and The Popcorn Diet is here to celebrate the return to the gridiron by looking back at some of the best Football movies ever. Join this unique episode as Rick and David debate what makes a Football movie, break down some of the greats, and pick our favorite and least favorite parts of the genre! Rick talks himself into circles about football and sports. David brings the stats and the history. All that and more!