Documentary Diehards

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Ghosts of Ole Miss."  

Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph break down a doc about Ole Miss football's turbulent 1962 season. A time when the school was refusing to integrate black people. Riots ensued. The football team, though, went undefeated and won the Sugar Bowl. The guys discuss the dissonance that Mississippians experience when facing their past. The gang also categorizes this film as one of the most educational they've reviewed, giving it a top-five overall rating. A game of Mount Rushmore with 'things we hate but wish we loved' is played. And the guys talk Olympics!

30 for 30 reviewed: "Benji."  

The guys return after a "forced" hiatus to review a documentary about Chicago prep basketball star Ben Wilson who was killed down the road from his high school, Simeon. A game of Mount Rushmore is played with favorite "combinations." Sam brings up the idea for a future doc about infamous NBA referee Tim Donaghy. And of course, the NBA Finals, Olympics, and Open Championship is discussed. 

30 for 30 Documentary reviewed: "There's No Place Like Home."  

Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the wild story of a KU basketball fan raising money to buy the original rules of basketball at auction. They talk about how the doc was presented, the central character also being one of the co-directors. They also play Mount Rushmore with sports memorabilia they;d like to own. And finally, Ren has pitches a future documentary about Shohei Ohtani.

30 for 30 Documentary reviewed: "9.79*."  

Sam, Ren, and Nic break down a doc about the dramatic 100 meter race in the 1988 Olympics and the steroid problem in track and field. They debate whether or not American track star Carl Lewis was using PEDs. Also, a game of Mount Rushmore is played with the gang's favorite smells. And Sam has an idea for a documentary on Padres legend Tony Gwynn.

30 for 30 Documentary reviewed: "Broke."

Sam, Ren, and Nic review a doc about star athletes who went broke after retiring. Some disagreement and agreement is had on the quality of the film's production. The gang plays mount rushmore with how they'd blow their imaginary signing bonus'.

30 for 30 Documentary reviewed: "The Announcement."

Sam, Ren, and Nic break down a documentary about Magic Johnson's announcement that he was HIV positive, and everything that came after that for Earvin. The gang discuss the awareness that Magic has brought to HIV. A game of Mount Rushmore is played with favorite sounds. And Sam has an idea for a documentary about Andrew Luck and his sudden retirement from the NFL.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Marinovich Project." 

Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss 'Robo QB' aka Todd Marinovich who was raised from an infant to be a football player by his one-track-minded father Marv. The guys chat about the pros and cons (mostly cons) this experience had on Todd, and may have on other athletes. A recap of the NFL Draft is done, led by Sam. And Trey Lance is discussed in length.

30 for 30 Documentary reviewed: "Unguarded." Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a film about Chris Herren, a drug addict and star basketball player. They disagree on the overall score given to the doc, with opinions varying on how the roller coaster of a life story was told. Sam shares some of his NFL Draft expertise. Plus, the three-letter-name-gang play mount rushmore with their favorite emojis.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Real Rocky." Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph discuss a doc about they guy 'Rocky Balboa' was seemingly based off of. The wild life Chuck Wepner led included a fight against Muhammad Ali, a stint in the military, prison time for cocaine, a bout with a bear, and a liquor sales career. Much to talk about for the guys! And we haven't even gotten to the blood squirts animation this documentary featured. The crew then plays Mount Rushmore with movie theatre snacks! Ren has an idea for a doc about another extremely interesting and unique character: Joey Votto.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Charismatic." Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss the Triple Crown run that Charismatic (the horse) and Christ Antley (the jockey) made in 1999. The guys opine on the structure of the doc that focused on Antley's tragic drug problem. A game of Mount Rushmore is played. The topic is animal species that would be good at sports! The episode also includes: a Masters recap, Nic's idea for a documentary about Baylor MBB's scandal in early 2000, and the subsequent rise to the top in 2021.