Distant Replay

Today we wrap up the two-part Mike Tyson documentary that ABC News produced and can now be seen on ABC.com and Hulu.

This second episode revolves primarily around the rape conviction and the circumstances surrounding that trial. From there it hits his return to the ring, his spiral downwards, the tragic death of his daughter, and the rebirth of a career and life.

Again, if you haven't seen this doc, take some time to watch it. We felt like there was a lot of new information (to us) that really gave us a deeper understanding of Mike Tyson and his complicated life.

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This is the second installment of our look into the murder of former NBA start Lorenzen Wright. The first part looked back on his career, the circumstances around his death, and the initial investigation into his murder.

On this episode, we get into the focus of the investigation shifting to his wife Sherra Wright and pieces started coming together about how the murder of Lorenzen Wright went down.

In this episode we discuss:

• Inconsistencies develop in the story Sherra Wright tells investigators about the night of Wright's murder
• A mysterious fire in Sherra's backyard on a 95 degree day
• The life insurance policy
• Sherra's book "Mr. Tell Me Anything" brings the case back into the limelight
• What led the investigators to finding a gun in a Mississippi lake connected to the crime
• The murder plot to kill Lorenzen Wright that failed
• Jimmie Martin: credible witness?
• The arrest of Sherra Wright and accomplice Billy Ray Turner
• The plea deals that rocked this case and those involved

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The 1987 NBA Finals was another installment of the biggest basketball rivalry of the 80s: Lakers vs Celtics.

Not only was the series a classic, but game four was one of - if not the most - celebrated Finals game in the long and storied history of the Lakers vs. Celtics rivalry that has spanned decades and has dominated the sport.

We knew a Celtics/Lakers game was a must do for the podcast and felt this was a perfect fit. We're glad we did because it gave that iconic Magic baby hook shot some additional context as to why it was so special.

These 1987 NBA Finals saw the Lakers take the first two games at the Great Western Forum, followed by the Celtics holding home court in Game 3. That takes us to game 4, which would decide either a Lakers commanding series lead or the Celtics drawing even and looking to take a series lead in a home game 5 at the Boston Garden. In this episode we discuss:

• Some statistics on just how dominant these two teams were in the 80's and NBA parity as a whole
• The Boston Garden in the 80's
• Ben gets a history lesson in all things Tommy Heinsohn
• Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and the rest of the star studded players on the court that night
• This game even had HOF refs
• Did everyone have a hook shot in the 80s?
• Summaries of each quarter and a deep dive into the final 2 minutes and how it shaped NBA history
• Was the baby hook to win the game the signature shot of Magic Johnson's career?

This was a great game and arguably one of the best of the 80s. Join us for a look back 34 years ago and visit our website to watch the broadcast for yourself: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-80-1987-nba-finals-game-4-la-lakers-boston-celtics/

Did you know that ABC News was making a Mike Tyson documentary? Neither did we until we came across it the night it aired.

This is one of those gems that we love uncovering for the podcast. Even if you think you know a lot about Mike Tyson's story, this is a must see.

In our episode 1 recap of Mike Tyson: The Knockout, we discuss Tyson's troubled early life, his beginnings as a boxer under the tutelage of Cus D'Amato and Teddy Atlas, his rise to stardom beating Michael Spinks and Trevor Berbick, and the start of his fall with the loss to Buster Douglas in Tokyo. Along with the main storylines, we discuss some unique angles to this documentary and beyond: - Rosie Perez plays a major role in the doc. Connection to Tyson? - Tyson was friends with Anthony Michael Hall? - Did Ben or Mike ever beat Mike Tyson in "Mike Tyson's Punchout" for NES? - The Teddy Atlas story that led to him severing ties with Mike Tyson forever - Relationship between Cus D'Amato and Mike Tyson - Mike Tyson destroyed someone in a street fight - Just how popular Mike Tyson was - Some aspects of his early life that will shock you - Don King and his tentacles There's a lot to talk about so let's jump into it. If you haven't seen it yet, it can be found on ABC.com and Hulu. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com

Lorenzen Wright was a former NBA lottery pick that enjoyed a successful NBA career with multiple teams, but his life would come to a tragic end a year after his career ended.

This is the true crime story of the murder of Lorenzen Wright, which is still talked about more than a decade later.

It all started on July 18, 2010 when Wright was last seen at his ex-wife's home in a Memphis suburb.

Here on the podcast we are used to true crime stories with twists and turns, and the murder of Lorenzen Wright is no different. On Part 1 of this story, we discuss:

• Lorenzen's early days and his college/NBA playing career
• The timeline of the murder and his last known whereabouts
• The 911 call controversy that shaped this investigation in its early stages
• We learn how temperatures and rain can impact body decomposition
• Theories as to why Wright ended up on a secluded road where the crime was committed
• Wirght's financial difficulties leading up to his death
• Sherra Wright's account of what happened on July 18th

We'll pick it up from there on the next episode so make sure you subscribe. You won't want to miss part two next week! For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com

The 1973 Belmont Stakes is widely considered the best horse race ever. Not simply because of the fact that Secretariat completed his Triple Crown quest, but the fashion in which he did it.

On this week's episode, we watch the final broadcast of Secretariat's historic accomplishment. Jack Whitaker, Haywood, and Chick Anderson are back to guide us through this historical sports moment and do an excellent job at that. On this episode we discuss:

• The awkward interviews w/ the jockeys immediately after they are weighed
• Jack Whitaker's epic intro dissecting the infield at Pimlico
• Is hay fever still a thing?
• The Belmont song we never knew existed
• Interviews with Turcotte, Laurin, and Tweedy after the win
• The iconic moments from this race that still live in sports lure today
• Sham's disappointing race
• much more....

To watch the broadcast as it originally aired on CBS, check out the videos on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-79-1973-belmont-stakes-secretariat-wins-the-triple-crown/

Born in a small Mississippi town with a father as his football coach, Brett Favre became one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. His blue-collar approach and gun-slinger mentality endeared him to the Green Bay Packers fans for life.

On this episode of Distant Replay, we go back to watch the NFL Films documentary A Football Life: Brett Favre to get a full look back over the life and career of number four.

Join us as we share our thoughts on the film and what we learned from this episode. Surprisingly, there were some things we didn't know.

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This weeks True Crime Sports episode features the true crime story of former USC and Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich. He was known as the "robo QB" bred from birth by his father Marv Marinovich to be the perfect QB.

We discuss his upbringing and criminal history that has spanned the last 25 years plus. This is one of the most unique true crimes stories we have covered because it involves addiction, mental health issues and criminal activity. Even if you think you know the trials and tribulations of Todd Marinovich, this is a must listen. For more episodes, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com

Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Knicks and Pacers at Madison Square Garden is known for the heroics down the stretch by Reggie Miller, but there was so much more to that game than those final 18 seconds.

These two teams were meeting for the third straight time in the playoffs and the 1994 series was another epic seven-game showdown that went to the Knicks.

Heading into 1995, there was tremendous pressure on both New York and Indiana. The Knicks were trying to win that elusive championship and the Pacers were trying to get the Madison Square Garden monkey off their back.

What we discuss on this episode:

• What was happening that 1995 season
• The connection between Larry Brown and D.Wayne Lukas
• Pat Riley taking his car to the "valet"
• Bill Walton once again delivering a stellar performance behind the mic
• Fouls, and a LOT of them- Patrick Ewing's disappointing performance
• A complete breakdown of the last minute of the game which lives in NBA infamy
• Go New York, Go New York, Go
• John Starks NBA recording-breaking season

We'll hit these things and more. If you want to watch the full NBC broadcast for yourself, check it out on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-78-1995-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-game-1-indiana-pacers-at-new-york-knicks/

Although short lived, the 90's NBA rivalry between the Pacers and Knicks is one that will be remembered forever by fans of the sport. The reason? Look no further than Reggie Miller and his Madison Square Garden theatrics.

On this episode, we recap the ESPN 30 for 30 "Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks." It chronicles the three years of Reggie Miller heroics and a battle between two teams and franchises between which there was no love lost. In this episode we discuss:

• Is "Winning Time" a good title for this doc?
• Indiana vs. New York City basketball
• The Patrick Ewing lottery and the Pacers picking 2nd?
• Donnie Walsh and his decision to draft Reggie Miller over hometown favorite Steve Alford
• Spike Lee vs. Reggie Miller
• Spike going to Market Square Arena for Game 6 in '94
• The Spike/Reggie bizarre bet on the series
• All of the legendary games of this rivalry
• Michael Jordan's retirement allowed this to become what it was.

We'll discuss this and much more on the show. If you want to watch it, you can find it on ESPN+.

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