Documentary Diehards

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Straight Outta L.A.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a doc directed by Ice Cube and centered around the Los Angeles Raiders of 1982-‘94. The discussion spans hip-hop, fashion, and Al Davis’ eccentricities. The guys also play Mount Rushmore with NFL uniforms.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “The 16th Man.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a doc covering Nelson Mandela’s use of rugby to help South Africa heal after Apartheid. The guys gush about the well constructed movie. Listen for the unanimous rating that’s never been higher! The guys also play Mount Rushmore with Morgan Freeman movie roles.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Run Ricky Run.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuss a doc on Ricky Williams and his on again off again relationship with football, drug use, and journey to find himself. The guys also play Mount Rushmore with Miami sports figures.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Silly Little Game.” Sam, Ren, and Nic’s chat centers around a doc about the invention of fantasy sports, specifically “rotisserie baseball.” This pod also features more disagreement by Sam versus the field. The guys share stories while playing Mt. Rushmore of their favorite non-alcoholic drinks.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson.” Sam, Ren, and Nic review a doc centering on Allen Iverson’s court case when he was 17. They discuss the racial issues in Iverson’s hometown. The guys also look back on 10 episodes of Documentary Diehards. Sam gives the stats on how each doc got rated and the crew looks forward to 100+ more!

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “The Guru of Go.” Sam, Ren, and Nic give high marks to a doc about Loyola Marymount’s men’s hoops team led by coach Paul Westhead and his wildly up-tempo scheme. They also discuss the tragic death of the team’s star, Hank Gathers. Also, the show unveils it’s new logo! The guys play Mt. Rushmore with pro sports teams logos.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs the New York Knicks.” In a shocking development, Sam, Ren, and Nic disagree more than ever before on the quality of a documentary. They discuss trash talking in the NBA, and Reggie Miller’s playoff runs with the Pacers. The guys also stray from the traditional Mt. Rushmore path and discuss their favorite fast food/fast casual restaurants.

30 for 30 documentary reviewed: “The U.” Sam, Ren, and Nic are pumped to talk about the University of Miami football team of the ‘80’s. They discuss the power Football had to change the perception of a city and if they would have rooted for the “bad boy,” antihero team. They also play Mt. Rushmore with sports celebrations and discuss Luka Doncic’s incredible performance in the NBA playoffs.

30 for 30 being reviewed: “The Legend of Jimmy the Greek.” Sam, Ren, and Nic discuses a documentary on legendary TV sports handicapper Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. They go into his rise to fame, abrasive personality, and eventual downfall. The guys also play Mount Rushmore with their all-time favorite sports nicknames and chat about the NBA playoffs.

30 for 30 being reviewed: “Without Bias.” The guys break down a documentary on Len Bias’ tragic death by overdose just two days after he was the second overall pick in the NBA draft. They also play Mt. Rushmore with athletes’ careers they consider to be “what ifs.”