Documentary Diehards

The boys are back, again. Reviewing a documentary titled 'Brothers in Exile.' Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the fairytale timing of what happened in this documentary about Livan and Orlando Hernandez. The guys learn a lot about the recent history in Cuba, and why defecting was considered the best option for many Cubans. Later, a game of Mt. Rushmore is played with the guys selecting their favorite Christmas movies.

We're back! Sam, Ren, and Nic break their five month long hiatus for a bonus, non 30 For 30 episode. The guys discuss the HBO documentary "Tiger." They break down the psyche of Tiger Woods during his life and unparalleled career. 

Documentary reviewed: "Brian and The Boz."  

Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the story of Brian Bosworth, the former Oklahoma football star with an attitude/alter ego issue. Ren has a dramatically divergent take from the trio. Then, the gang drafts NBA players in snake order, attempting to formulate a dynasty franchise. Nic has an idea for a doc about MN HS basketball star turned potential #1 draft pick Chet Holmgren.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "When the Garden was Eden."  

Sam, Ren, and Nic review a film covering the New York Knicks franchise from its genesis through its two NBA Finals wins.  

The guys discuss the NFL draft, and Sam has an idea for for a documentary on the Lakers NBA Finals run.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Day the Series Stopped."  

Sam, Ren, and Nic review a film about the 1989 World Series between two Bay Area teams, the A's and the Giants. And the deadly earthquake that interrupted it. They discuss the lack of cohesion despite very compelling characters. And the wild sequence of events that occurred at this time. The guys play Mt. Rushmore with favorite things to do when stuck in the house and Ren has a weird idea to make a doc about the gum, tobacco, and sunflower seed habits of MLB players.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Playing with the Mob."  

Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph review a film about a film... sort of. The story of how members of the Boston College men's basketball team participated in a scheme to help the mob fix games. The story was featured in the famous movie "Goodfellas." Much talk is had about who did what, and how much they did it. Questions are asked, some answered, some not. Then, the gang plays Mt. Rushmore with theoretical tattoo ideas. And Nic has an idea about a future documentary to be made about Coach K. 

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Slaying the Badger."  

Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph discuss the twists and turns this winding road of a documentary took to describe the drama in a 1980's cycling rivalry. The guys learn a lot about the rules and strategy in premiere level cycling. Then, a game of Mt. Rushmore is played with current NFL quarterbacks. And Sam has an idea for a documentary about NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Bad Boys." 

Sam, Ren, and Nic opine on the 'Bad Boys' era of Detroit Pistons basketball and Isaiah Thomas' behavior. They play Mt. Rushmore with minor inconveniences (a rock in your shoe). And Ren pitches a doc about the Minnesota state hockey tournament. Enjoy!

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Requiem for the Big East."  

Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the rise and fall of the original Big East Conference and all the drama, personalities, basketball stars, TV deals, and big money that was involved. The gang chats about what, if done differently could have saved the conference. Mt. Rushmore is played with sporting events the guys wish they could time travel to. And Nic has an idea for a documentary about wrestling and the career paths for it after college or the Olympics.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Price of Gold."

Sam, Ren, and Nic delve into the infamous Tanya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal in which a hit was put out to injure Harding's figure skating rival, Kerrigan. Do we think Harding was involved? Answers vary. Also, the parallels to the timely ROC figure skating doping problem are addressed. Sam has an idea for a future doc to be made about storied long distance runner Frank Shorter. The gang also plays Mt. Rushmore with least favorite smells.