Talk'n Shop

Vince Papale returns to In The Front Row for the second time to look back on two major anniversaries in his remarkable story: 50 years since his 1976 Eagles tryout and 20 years since the release of Disney's Invincible.

Papale spent three seasons with the Eagles from 1976–78 after making the team at age 30.

But the story didn't end when his playing career ended.

In this conversation, Vince talks about the 30-year journey between making the Eagles and seeing his life story reach the big screen.  He reflects on what it was like to watch Mark Wahlberg portray him in Invincible, how the movie changed his life, and what it means to still be telling the story five decades after that original tryout.

We also go back to the beginning — the decision to take the chance on an Eagles tryout, the experience of making the roster, his three seasons in Philadelphia, and the moment his football story eventually became a Hollywood story.

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Growing up in Crenshaw, Johnson eventually became one of the greatest basketball players to come out of Los Angeles. He takes us back to his decision to attend UCLA and what it was like playing for legendary coach John Wooden.

Marques shares his memories of the first time he saw Bill Walton on the UCLA campus, what it was like learning from Wooden, and what it meant to become the first-ever recipient of the John R. Wooden Award. He also opens up about his personal relationship with Coach Wooden and the impact Wooden had on his life long after his playing days.

Johnson then takes us through his NBA career, including being the No. 3 overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft, becoming a five-time NBA All-Star, and establishing himself as a Milwaukee Bucks legend.

But that's only part of the story.

Marques also discusses his book, The Crenshaw Chronicles, and the incredible people and stories connected to the Crenshaw community. He shares stories involving Ice-T and other celebrities who came out of Crenshaw, offering a unique look at the culture and people that shaped the area.

And then there's Hollywood.

Johnson talks about his role in the classic basketball movie White Men Can't Jump, including the real-life basketball figure behind the character he portrayed and the story of how that role came together.

This is much more than an NBA interview. It's a conversation about basketball, mentorship, Crenshaw, UCLA, John Wooden, Bill Walton, Hollywood, friendship, culture and the people who shaped Marques Johnson's remarkable journey.

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Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson are back talking everything from the growing Talk’n Shop Network and the chaos of recording at Gallows’ house to the need for some serious “guest protocol” after shoes were worn inside. The Good Brothers recap Talk’n Shop Live in Charleston, talk MLW, Lariato Pro, their upcoming Japan, New Zealand and Australia travels, The Blade moving to Georgia, and the possibility of reopening the Good Brothers Dojo. Plus, Gallows breaks down his insane travel weekend, Anderson looks back at his 2012 New Japan run, and the boys explain why two years outside the big companies has them feeling more dangerous than ever.

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