Documentary Diehards

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Four Days in October." Sam, Ren, and Nic break down a film about the 2004 ALCS where the Red Sox made history by coming back from down 0-3 in the series. Boston beat the Yankees and would go on to win the World Series, breaking the 86 year long championship draught and the Curse of the Bambino. The guys get deep in nostalgia and Ren and Nic re-express their disdain for the Evil Empire in NYC. They also play mount rushmore with their favorite Christmas Songs. Ren would like to see a documentary on Chloe Kim in the future. Happy New Year! Bring on 2021...

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Into the Wind." Nic, Ren, and Sam discuss a doc about Terry Fox: the man who attempted to run across Canada on one leg. The running experts (Sam & Nic) explain how difficult this task was in a variety of ways. A new segment introduced: "Goosebumps Moment." Plenty to choose from in this film. The guys then play Mount Rushmore with famous Canadians. Merry Christmas!

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The House of Steinbrenner." Sam, Ren, and Nic break down a doc about the Dark Side - the Yankees, specifically the transition from their old stadium to the new one. More disagreement about the rating of the pod! The guys rank their most loathed pet peeves. And Nic brings up a documentary idea for an inside look at ESPN.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Unmatched."  Nic, Ren, and Sam disagree heartily on the quality of a documentary about Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, two of the greatest women's tennis players of all time. The guys discuss the unique rivalry the two had which leads to a Mount Rushmore game of individual athlete rivalries in sports. Ren brings up an idea for a Bob Costas documentary.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "One Night in Vegas." Sam, Ren, and Nic break down the night Tupac Shakur was murdered - leaving Mike Tyson's heavyweight title fight. The guys compare the two larger than life figures in their time. And in honor of the 20th episode, the gang looks back on some of their favorites from the past ten pods.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Little Big Men." Sam, Nic, and Ren discuss a doc on the 1982 L.L. World Series championship team from Kirkland, Washington, and the pressure kids can face in youth sports. They guys also play Mount Rushmore with their most coveted Thanksgiving foods! And Nic brings up an idea for a future doc on John Wooden's legacy with the UCLA basketball team.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "Jordan Rides the Bus." Sam, Nic, and Ren break down a doc about Michael Jordan's stint in pro baseball... The Last Dance is brought up, again. They play Mt. Rushmore with sports movies (!) And Ren babbles on and on about The Masters.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: "The Berth of Big Air." Sam, Nic, and Ren break down a doc about revolutionary freestyle BMX athlete Matt Hoffman. They discuss his wild, reckless attitude that resulted in dozens of injuries, as well as him becoming the GOAT of freestyle BMX. The gang also chats about and ranks their top fears. Sam brings up the idea for a future documentary on Lynx legend Maya Moore, of the WNBA.