The release of the trailer for Space Jam 2 prompts the guys into an out-of-this-world discussion (get it?) about the original film, LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, and what to expect from the new movie. The conversation marks the interesting intersection of sports, entertainment, fame, legacy and Daffy Duck.
First up is a review discussion of the 1996 classic and it’s admirably ridiculous premise. Why not throw the Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan into an intergalactic basketball game? In case you haven’t seen it or forgot what happens, Ben just recites the whole plot which is (almost) as fun as actually watching it.
But since conflict makes everything better, Ben and Phil break down the LeBron vs. MJ debate and compare their careers, both on and off the court. Who is the “greater” athlete? How do you even define greatness? Is LeBron starring in Space Jam 2 a respectful tribute to MJ or a desire to one-up the legend and forge his own path? One of the hosts is a LeBron stan, which may or may not be blatantly obvious from the beginning.
Finally, they go over what to expect with the new movie, which drops in July. A star-studded supporting cast, including Zendaya and Don Cheadle may offer a lot to be excited about, but what else do we know? Does it have the potential to be better than the original??
Phil handles this week’s WAYWA, dishing out some high praise for Oscar-nominated feature Promising Young Woman. But is it better than its competitor Nomadland? Tune in for the only correct opinion on the matter.
2:55–Space Jam talk (original movie)
12:20–LeBron vs MJ debate
26:30–Space Jam 2 discussion
55:00–WAYWA (Promising Young Woman)
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