Distant Replay

As Ohio State and Notre Dame get ready to meet in the first college football national championship game of the 12-team College Football Playoff, you might think these two storied programs have a lot of history. Surprisingly, the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish have only met eight times ever.  Ohio State holds a 6-2 lead all-time in the series, and you have to go back to 1936 to find the last Notre Dame win between these two teams. That's exactly what we're going in this episode of Distant Replay.  Join us as we tell you about that game 88 years ago that finished 7-2 a year after Ohio State and Notre Dame met for the first time in what people called 'The Game of the Century' in 1935. 

If you think back to the NFL in the 80s and 90s and think about the best quarterbacks in the league, Randall Cunningham is probably near the top of your list. The former NFL MVP and mutli-year All-Pro was the face of the Philadelphia Eagles and eventually led one of the greatest offensive seasons with the Vikings in 1998.  But most people wouldn't remember that he was much more than a quarterback. In fact, he might be more decorated as a punter.  Join us as we look back on this wild college football fact, tell a few stories, and share some pretty remarkable stats from this UNLV great. 

Cecil 'The Diesel' Collins burst onto the college football scene at LSU in the mid-90s and looked like he would become the next great SEC running back alongside Kevin Fault in Baton Rouge. Despite off-field problems, Collins still got a chance in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins thanks to his incredible size and speed.  Collins' career never materialized due to his issues away from football and he would eventually serve 13 years in jail.  We'll tell you his story today on this True Crime Sports edition of Distant Replay. Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S   

Today we go back to January 18, 1986 for the first game played inside the newly-constructed Dean Smith Student Activity Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Opening a new arena 18 games into the season seems odd but having an undefeated matchup between Duke and UNC made this a game every fan wanted to be in attendance for.  This might not be a game everyone talks about in this series but it had a lot going for it, including Dean Smith vs Coach K, Johnny Dawkins and Kenny Smith, and another tight rivalry game. Here's some of what we will get into:  Early ESPN College Basketball coverage with Alan Massengale anchoring in studio.  College starts Tito Horford and Scott Skiles in the news. Manual scoreboards Johnny Dawkins living up to the hype he still gets to this day from Duke fans.  Jay Bilas as a 6th man for the Blue Devils.  The legend of Steve Hale and an unexpected journey post basketball.  Go back and watch the game for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnM9R3DhAWA

On paper, the 8-6 win by #1 LSU at home against unranked Alabama seemed like another Friday night college baseball game in the SEC. But in the following days, sportsbooks around the country stopped taking bets on Alabama baseball and head coach Brad Bohannon would be fired before the team's next series.  This is the story of the betting scandal that shocked the sport last year. Now that the NCAA has released its finding in the Negotiated Resolution document, we know more about how a man named Bert Neff tried placing a $100,000 bet in Cincinnati with incredible recklessness.  Get all the details on how this day in April brought down a promising head coach and the darker side of legalized sports betting.  If you want to read the NCAA's Negotiated Resolution with the details, check it out here: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/infractions/decisions/Feb2024D1INF_AlabamaPublicNR.pdf

Today we have another true crime episode of Distant Replay and we're going to tell you about Javaris Crittenton. A talented one and done basketball player out of Georgia Tech who plead guilty to manslaughter in 2015 and was sentenced for 23 years. It's a story of promise, gangs, locker room drama, and an unexpected early release.  Here's a good detailed account of Crittenton from FOX Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/streets-in-my-veins-how-crittenton-went-from-nba-to-facing-murder-gang-charges

Barret Robbins was the center for the Oakland Raiders in 2002 when Bill Callahan led the team to Super Bowl XXXVII against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the days leading up to the game, he disappeared to Tijuana before returning to the team right before the game.  He never played in that Super Bowl as a result and his life eventually spiraled due to mental health issues. He's faced multiple arrests in his post-NFL career, including an attempted murder charge.  This is the story of Barret Robbins. Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S   

On the eve of the 2023 Ryder Cup, we go back to the final day of the last Ryder Cup played in Europe. The 2018 competition was 10-6 in favor of the Euros heading into Sunday and play began with as good of a singles match as you'll get at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy, ranked 6th in the world, faced Justin Thomas, ranked 4th in the world, in a match both teams hoped would set the tone for the rest of the day.   We went back to watch that 2018 singles match and look back on Thomas' 1-up win. Here's some of what we discuss after seeing it again: Who was on those two teams compared to this year, including world-beater at the time Francisco Molinari. The setup and home course advantage Europeans are so great at. Was that first hole one of Justin Thomas' best-ever? Rory being Rory on the greens at big moments. Rahm vs Tiger in singles was the nail in the coffin for the US. You can watch the 2018 Ryder Cup match for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcQ87ePjs0U Subscribe to us on YouTube for more old games and true crime sports: https://bit.ly/466gU5S 

A day after Len Koenecke was released from the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1935, the outfielder was killed in mid-air by the pilot during a flight to Buffalo. It's a story that would rock social media today, but back then it only created more questions about what went wrong. How did this 31-year-old, who was once called a bright start in the National League, die on his way home from a road trip?  We'll tell you the true crime sports story of Len Koenecke, a promising baseball player who played for Casey Stengel and the Dodgers. A combination of anger and alcohol led to a fight with deadly consequences.    Read more about the incident: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bEcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MVQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3806,4267318   If you're new, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/38GvSUY Follow us: https://twitter.com/distantpodcast

The NFL record for the most points scored in a game is one of the longest-standing records in the game. The crazy thing about this game is it wasn't the explosive offensive showdown you would expect from a game that's held the record for more than 50 years. But this game had everything else - turnovers, long touchdowns, a controversial ending, and some stats that seem incredible today.  Join us for the story of this Washington Redskins vs New York Giants game from 1966 and how one of the 14 balls lost that day is now up for auction. Plus, we'll take you back to one of the most important NFL seasons in the league's history and tell you the wild story about how the Atlanta Falcons ended up in the NFL instead of the AFL.    RESOURCES:  Check out the auction here --> https://huntauctions.com/phone/imageviewer.cfm?auction_num=204&lot_num=34 The box score from the 1966 game --> https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196611270was.htm

There aren't many sports fans that won't know what you're talking about if you mention the 'Hand of God.' It's arguably the most famous single moment in soccer history because of who was involved and the stage where it took place. Diego Maradona's 51st minute goal for Argentina against England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup gave Agentina a lead that they wouldn't relinquish. Argentina would roll through the rest of the tournament and claim its second World Cup title.  But what's really crazy about this story is the English player who made the mistake that allowed Maradona to have the opportunity to score that goal would later earn more than $9 million because of that infamous moment. In this epsiode, we'll tell you that story and more. What else is in this episode?  Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal might not even have been the most notable he scored in that game.  A few facts about that 1986 World Cup hosted by Mexico.  A short recap of that infamous game.   Resources:  Record Setting Auction: https://apnews.com/article/soccer-sports-world-cup-europe-international-21e1476c84eb8785a0f6bfc640ba2627 Watch the 'Hand of God' play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ccNkksrfls   

Today we have our first True Crime Sports update! With former Ohio State and Colts QB Art Schlichter recently being released from prison, we wanted to provide an update for everyone on one of the most popular subjects on the show. We discuss why Art was released from prison, the prosecutors reaction to him being released, and some of the conditions of his release that will surprise you.    Be sure to check out our full True Crime Sports episode on Art Schlichter to get the full picture on the scope of his crimes.   For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

It's difficult to find a lot of early season classics but the the USC-Cal game from 2003 make the list. This game turned out to be a roller coaster ride featuring beginning of a USC roster that would dominate the sport for the next three years and a JUCO transfer named Aaron Rodgers making his 2nd career start at Cal.  USC and Pete Carrol came in ranked 3rd nationally and the Bears were looking for their first win over a top 5 team in more than 50 years.  We went into this game thinking one thing, but were surprised on how it played out. Join us as we take a look back....   USC has Leinart, Bush, and Lendale but the story was their defense Reflections on the old Fox Sports Net broadcast (it wasn't bad!) Aaron Rodgers benched?1?!? Forget Rodgers, Cal had Geoff MacArthur What was Kyocera?   We'll talk all this and more. If you want to watch the game for yourself, check out the full broadcast on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-91-2003-cfb-3-usc-at-cal/    

We continue our review of the Netflix documentary series Untold with the episode on Caitlyn Jenner. It is a very unique look at the athletic career of Bruce Jenner told by Caitlyn in present day.  If you don't know much about the rise to stardom of a young Bruce Jenner, this is a documentary you will want to watch.   We discuss:   - Bruce Jenner's early life as a football player - Where is Graceland College?  - Bruce goes from football to Track & Field - The motivation from the 1972 Olympics leading up to the 1976 games in Montreal - The record breaking performance in the 1976 decathlon  - The struggles Caitlyn had throughout her life as Bruce. - much more...   For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com  

The true crime story of Willie Mays Aikens is different than a lot of the True Crime Sports episodes you have heard in the past because it is a story of addiction and redemption.  Aikens is best known on the field for being the cleanup hitter behind George Brett on the 1980 Kansas City Royals American League champion squad while off the field his life was being turned upside down by drugs and alcohol.    Join us as we go into the highs and lows in the life of Willie Mays Aikens.  For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

What if we told you there was a game played in 1984 that featured Bo Jackson, a preseason #1 ranked team, a defending national champion, and Jimmy Johnson making his coaching debut for the Miami Hurricanes? Well that's what we have for this episode of Distant Replay. The second edition of the Kickoff Classic, a long-time opening weekend college football game played at the Meadowlands, featured #1 Auburn and #10 Miami to start the 1984 season.  It is one of those unique under-the-radar college football moments that is a perfect fit for the podcast.    In this episode we discuss: The crazy 1984 season for Auburn and Miami Our memories of the Kickoff Classic Katz Sports broadcasted this game? Pat Dye doing his best to stymie Bo Jackson Preseason #1 Auburn? Our love affair w/ Bernie Kosar Jimmy johnson is a big "take me off the field on your shoulders" guy much more...   If you want to watch this game for yourself, check it out on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-90-1984-kickoff-classic-10-miami-vs-1-auburn/

The 2nd installment of the Netflix documentary series Untold did not disappoint. This episode covers the life of former women's boxing champion Christy Martin and her tumultuous relationship with her former trainer/husband Jim Martin.    This film had us captivated all the way through and it was of the more interesting we have done for the podcast. If you are a fan of our doc reviews and our True Crime Sports stories, then this is a must listen.   It's a wild story and you'll come away from it with a ton of respect for who Christy Martin is and how much courage and strength she possesses.   For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The 1989 Little League World Series championship is one that's still talked about in Williamsport more than 30 years later. It featured the prohibitive favorite from Chinese Taipei vs. the U.S champions from Trumbull, Connecticut, who were led by future NHL star and current president/GM of the New York Rangers, Chris Drury.    In this episode we discuss: Chinese Taipei being an institution at the time Chris Drury being a big name in sports and how this game is still brought up today The ABC Wide World of Sports broadcast and how big of a deal it was at the time An epic Fred Savage/Wonder Years open that will resonate w/ people of a certain age Mike Adamle's in game interviews The controversy surrounding Chinese Taipei The differences in the LLWS then and now… Mike's LLWS pin collection We'll talk all these things and more, and we have the game broadcast from ABC on our website if you want to watch it for yourself.  Check it out here: http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

One of the latest Netflix documentaries that people are talking about right now is Untold: Malice at the Palace. This one hour doc provides a behind-the-scenes look at the events that took place on November 19, 2004 during a game between the Pistons and Pacers. This doc will give you a new perspective on how things unfolded directly from those involved, and the best part is you get to hear from Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal, and Reggie Miller. In this review we discuss: The state of the Pistons/Pacers rivalry heading into the game The Pacers roster and how it was built over the years with the additions of Jermaine O'Neal, Ron Artest, and Stephen Jackson Reggie Miller trying to get through to Artest and O'Neal Frame by frame look at some of the highlights of the melee The fans involved and how to this day they still don't get it Tom Donaghy refereed this game? Fallout for all involved, who lost the most? We'll hit that and more on this episode.  Visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The true crime story of Joe Son is one tougher ones to stomach that we've featured on the podcast. It involves breakthrough DNA testing, an Austin Powers movie, a failed MMA career, an absolutely brutal crime, and took 20 years to get a final resolution. Never heard of Joseph Son? You are probably not alone, but it is one of the more shocking true crime stories you will ever come across.  On part 2 of this story, we'll breakdown the investigation and how Joe Son and his accomplice were identified, arrested, and charged with the crimes nearly two decades later. Be sure to listen and subscribe for more True Crime Sports and other content uploaded 3 times a week!

On the heels on Peyton Manning being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we decided to cover maybe his most memorable moment as an NFL player for the podcast.  Today we go back to the 2006 AFC Championship in the RCA Dome that featured two of the best quarterbacks of all-time, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. This New England Patriots team had won 3 of the past 5 Super Bowls and were looking to knock the Indianapolis Colts out of the playoffs once again.    For Manning, this game was all about getting over that hump and beating the Brady/Belichick led Patriots. On the line was a ticket to the Super Bowl to play the Bears, who had already punched theirs.    In this episode we discuss: Where the Manning vs. Brady rivalry was at this point How both teams advanced to the conference championship BOB SANDERS and the media's love affair with him The pressure on Peyton Manning to "win the big one" The Patriots dearth of offensive playmakers around Brady and what it led to Mike Vanderjagt reference Mike bringing up the Jets parallels which will make you laugh The Alabama connection Ben makes that Mike didn't see coming We'll cover all this and more on this episode. If you want to watch the game as it originally aired on CBS in 2007, check out the full video on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-88-2006-afc-championship-new-england-patriots-vs-indianapolis-colts/ 

Fresh off of Charles Woodson's Hall of Fame speech and induction into Canton, we thought it would be a good time to go back and watch the A Football Life episode featuring the legendary defensive back for this week's documentary recap. One word that's synonymous with Woodson's career from high school in Fremont, Ohio to his career at Michigan and then to his illustrious 18-year NFL career is unique. He's done things on and off the football field that are truly remarkable and we took some time to go back and talk about it.    In this episode we discuss: Woodson's decision to pass on Ohio St and attend Michigan despite being Ohio's Mr. Football Him wearing Forrest Gump braces as a kid An amazing high school highlight reel His memorable junior season at Michigan and him winning the Heisman Trophy over Peyton Manning First stint with Raiders including his role in the Tuck Rule play which featured his former Michigan teammate, Tom Brady His career resurgence with the Packers His off the field achievements Guy loves wine For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com

The true crime story of Joe Son is one tougher ones to stomach that we've featured on the podcast. It involves breakthrough DNA testing, an Austin Powers movie, a failed MMA career, an absolutely brutal crime, and took 20 years to get a final resolution. Never heard of Joseph Son? You are probably not alone, but it is one of the more shocking true crime stories you will ever come across.  On part 1 of this story, we'll take you through the actual crime itself, which was a brutal attack back in 1990.  Be sure to listen and subscribe for more True Crime Sports and other content uploaded 3 times a week!   For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

You could make the argument that Inside the NBA on TNT is one of the greatest sports television shows of all-time and few people would disagree with you. The perfect mix of personalities, freedom, and improvisation makes this show with Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaw so entertaining.  Earlier this year (2021), HBO Max released a four-part documentary on the studio show featuring all the major players, other sports media personalities, and the people behind the scenes that makes it all work.  On this episode, we recap the doc and share our thoughts on this incredible television show.  For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

Today we finish off our two-part conversation on the life of Lawrence Phillips, the former Nebraska football star whose life started to unravel by the end of college.  On part 2, we'll take you through everything from the time he leaves Nebraska until his death by suicide in a prison in 2016. There are a lot of graphic details and his story isn't easy to hear so be warned heading into this episode.  For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

Before he was world renowned as Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time was known as Cassius Clay, and he was rising through the amateur boxing ranks in hopes of winning Olympic Gold. He would head to the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, as an 18-year-old with more than 100 fights under his belt. The obstacle he faced on his way to the podium was Polish fighter Zbiginew (Zigzy) Pietrzykowski. In keeping with our Olympics theme we thought this was a good fit for the podcast.    In this episode we discuss: Cassius Clay's and Pietrzykowski's amateur career and their stunning amount of fights The narration of the fight Fighting with shirts on and numbers on their back? Mike tricked BEN with a sneaky Rocky reference A glimpse into what was to come in the fighting style of Clay Much more… To watch the 3-round fight, check out the video on our website here: http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The true crime story of Lawrence Phillips is one that has captivated people for decades and that's why so many people reached out to recommend this one to us.   From his highlights as a running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the tragic ending of his life, his career was always front page news. There is so much to his story that we decided to cover him in 2 parts. So in this part 1, we discuss: - his troubled upbringing - Lawrence enduring mental/physical abuse at the hands of his mother and her boyfriends - His stay at LA's McLaren Hall and how it shaped the rest of his life - The high school years - His career at Nebraska and the domestic violence incident that would shape the rest of his life    For more, please visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

Jesse Owens and his performance during the 100m during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany is the stuff of legends. It was one of those rare moments where world history intersected with sports and it became one of the most significant sporting events of the 20th century. Because of this and the fact that amazingly enough there is actual footage of the race, made this a must for the podcast.  In this episode we discuss: The state of the world during this time and how it related to the rise of Nazi Germany in 1936 The time it took to travel to the Olympics Jesse Owens' historic performance in the NCAA championships the year prior Running styles in 1936 were inefficient to say the least The entertaining starting gun guy How the media covered it vs. what actually happened Much more…. To watch the event as it happened in 1936, check out our website: http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

here have been many adaptations of the Team Foxcatcher story and the erratic John Du Pont and in today's episode we recap the Netflix documentary which is more reality than Hollywood.    The story of John Du Pont, his estate compound, and what went on there behind the closed gates is both parts fascinating and bizarre. It's a story of a steady decline into mental illness and what it can take down in its wake. Unfortunately the climactic event this all led to was the murder of world class wrestler Dave Schultz on the grounds of the estate at the hand of Du Pont.    In this episode we discuss:   The history of the Du Pont family John's relationship w/ local law enforcement and how that impacted things The relationship between John and the wrestling athletes that lived on the compound The behind the scenes home video footage that captures what life was like for members of Team Foxcatcher and their families The events that led up to the murder of Dave Schultz Creating your own wrestling league so you can always win sounds fun The good and bad of the documentary Much more… For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

One of the great American Olympians of all-time, Michael Johnson, went to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta looking to become the first man to win the 200m and 400m in the same year. Those 1996 Olympics in Atlanta would end up being marked by two things: the Centennial Park bombing and the legendary performance of Michael Johnson in the 200m and 400m. We discuss the later here this week on the podcast in our lead up to the 2021 games in Tokyo fast approaching. On this episode we discuss: Michael Johnson's food poisoning incident in Barcelona in 1992 His trademark gold spikes His 200m and 400m races being just days after the Centennial Park Bombing How lopsided his Olympic races were Michael Johnson's bad luck with injuries throughout his career Michael's unique running style Is he the most well-known American track and field star since Jesse Owens? Much more… To watch these events as they aired in 1996, check out the videos on our website: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-85-1996-summer-olympics-michael-johnson-wins-200m-400m/ 

Never heard the name Maury Lerner? He was a failed, but prolific minor league baseball prospect who found himself more into a life of crime than a life in MLB. His true crime story includes armed robbery, ties to infamous New England mob boss Raymond Patriarca, a double murder, and that is just the tip of the iceberg for a guy who was called “the most dangerous man” in the seedy criminal underworld. This is one of the older true crime stories we have covered for the podcast and was a listener recommendation! Hope you enjoy! For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were filled with highlights for the American contingent, but the record breaking performance by Michael Phelps stole the show.    Could Phelps surpass Mark Spitz and capture 8 gold medals in the games? This is what was at stake when Phelps and his teammates took to the pool for the 4X100 medley relay with the legend having already captured 7 golds.    On this episode we discuss: Phelps' Olympic Games to that point The venue How big of a story this was at the time Us getting our races confused The summer of Dan Hicks continues Kobe Bryant and the men's basketball team in attendance Phelps' dominant butterfly leg of the race Much more….. To watch the event for yourself as it aired in 2008, check out the video here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-84-2008-beijing-olympics-4-x-100-medley-relay/ 

As we get prepared for the Olympics this summer, we've been dedicating more episodes to events and stories around the games.  Today we're talking about the Netflix documentary called Athlete A, which is about the USA Gymnastics abuse scandal that came to light in 2016 thanks to survivors speaking out and the Indianapolis Star investigation.  It's a documentary that won't be comfortable to watch but it's a story that needs to be told. Details on Larry Nassar, the Karolyis, Steve Penny and other people in power at USA Gymnastics are very disturbing and you hear a lot of it first-hand from survivors. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

Through the course of our research for True Crime episodes, we've come across a number of athlete prison sentences that completely surprised us.  On this episode of the podcast, we'll share 10 of the longest prison sentences ever handed out to athletes and we'll throw in a few that just missed the list but had very notable sentences.  If you have any thoughts on the show or have someone else you want us to add to the list, leave a comment or connect with us on Twitter. For more episodes, check out http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers is widely considered one of the better Super Bowls of all-time. The game was so good that it might still be a little underrated.  The upstart Cardinals combined a high powered offense, a good playoff draw, and an opportunistic defense all the way to Tampa to square off against a Steelers team led by 2nd-year head coach Mike Tomlin, an offense led by Ben Roethlisberger, and a defense littered with stars like James Harrison and Troy Palomalu.    In this episode we discuss:  The hiring of Mike Tomlin and two other candidates across from him on the opposing sideline in Ken Whisenhunt and Russ Grimm A career resurgence for Kurt Warner and his prolific receiving corps led by Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin Ben Roethlisberger looking to bounce back in his 2nd Super Bowl after a dreadful performance vs. the Seahawks Listening to John Madden on 1.5 speed The three plays that defined the game including the James Harrison 100 yard interception TD right before half Rod Tidwell sighting Some fun facts about Blu Ray and HD TV Is Bruce Springsteen overrated? Much more... To watch this game in its entirety, visit our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-83-super-bowl-xliii-pittsburgh-steelers-vs-arizona-cardinals/ 

All Billy Corben does is pump out quality documentaries and Screwball is just the latest in a long line of bangers. You have surely seen some of his work: Cocaine Cowboys, Broke 30 for 30, and THE U Part 1 & 2 '30 for 30' just to name a few.   This is the first of many Corben docs we plan on discussing here on the podcast, and it's one you can find on Netflix.   Screwball, which covers the Biogenesis MLB PED scandal and the cast of characters involved, might be one of his lesser known docs, but may be his best. The doc tells the story of Biogenesis founder and sort of doctor Tony Bosch and the scandal that busted him, his associates, and big time major league players like Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez at the center of the fraud.    Think you know how the dominoes started to fall in the Biogenesis scandal? This documentary will shock you as to how it all went down.    On this show, we discuss:  - How Tony Bosch became PED dealer to the sports and entertainment world - His bizarre relationship with Manny Ramirez - How a $4,000 loan went bad led to everything coming crashing down, yes a $4,000 loan! - The Rob Manfred led investigation and the seedy people MLB sought help from - If you think Alex Rodriguez is a phony that only begins to peel back the layers on him - Is Porter Fischer someone you feel bad for or is he just a loser? - much much more... For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

This week's true crime edition of the podcast isn't focused on one individual. Instead, Mike pulls five athletes that he was surprised to find out were either in jail or facing jail time.  Everyone on our list today is a recent athlete that you've likely heard of, but did you realize they've had trouble with the law?  Join us as we tell you those five stories on the show. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The 1992 Dream Team is considered the best team ever assembled and for good reason, take a look at the roster below. Their most important game was the gold medal game vs. Croatia in the 1992 Barcelona games.  Best team ever going for the gold? Yes, please as a podcast episode, and with the Tokyo games fast approaching we figured this was good from a timing standpoint.    Croatia and their former country Yugosalvia's emergence on the world basketball stage was the reason USA Basketball decided to fill their roster with NBA players so it was fitting they played them for the gold. Croatia had NBA players in their own right in Tony Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, and Dino Radja. We did a very in depth breakdown on this period in Croatian/Yugosalvian basketball during our "ONCE BROTHERS" documentary recap that you should check out.   In this episode we discuss: Isiah Thomas' notable omission from the Dream Team, while Chuck Daly was head coach The influence the Dream Team had on international basketball for decades to come Michael Jordan's stardom at an all-time high Charles Barkley having a great Olympic games both on and off the court and how he parlayed that into a great 1993 nBA season for the Suns Watching dream team highlights was awesome Marv Albert and Mike Fratello doing nothing to keep viewers tuned in Larry Bird and Magic Johnson being elected captains John Stockton played with a cracked bone in his leg? Scottie Pippen's contract dispute and him taking it out on Toni Kukoc in the pool play round The Croatian's hanging in this game for a little bit much, much, more.... To watch this game as it aired, check out the video here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-82-1992-olympic-gold-medal-basketball-game-usa-vs-croatia/

A Football Life: Roger Staubach is one of the more interesting installments of the NFL Network series. To say Staubach has lived a full life would be an understatement. This makes this a natural fit to do for the podcast.     From attending the Naval Academy, to becoming the quarterback of Americas Team (Dallas Cowboys), to his lucrative business ventures post retirement a feature film could be done on the life of “Captain America” and you would have more than enough content.    In this episode we discuss: his career at Navy and Staubach being the first player involved in a “Heisman campaign” Not becoming the starting QB of the Cowboys until age 29 His unique and sometimes confusing relationship with Tom Landry The fight with Clint Longley The countless inspirational stories of Roger Staubach helping people Him coining the phrase “Hail Mary” Legendary interview with Phyllis George His post football life including his real estate business that he sold for a ton of money Much much more... Make sure you visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com

The true crime story of former Seahawks and Syracuse wide receiver Tommy Kane is one marked by an absolutely brutal crime that was so heinous it had people questioning his mental state in the aftermath.  Join us as we take a look at Kane's spiral down a dark path after getting released the Seahawks and his football career being over by the age of 30.    New true crime stories every week! Be sure to subscribe and like!   Find more at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The 2008 U.S. Open championship held at Torrey Pines was one for the ages and culminated with a 18-hole playoff between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate. As we prepare for another major championship at this beautiful course, we knew the timing was perfect to look back for the podcast.    Tiger Woods the world's #1 player at the time and forced the playoff with a dramatic performance in Sunday's final round. It's no surprise that Tiger was a big favorite to defeat the 158th ranked player in the world in Mediate.   But Rocco endeared himself all week to the casual golf fan who may not have known him as of the previous Thursday and when you combine that with peak Tiger Woods you have the potential for an instant classic, which is exactly what they delivered.    In this episode we discuss:   We all know a guy like Rocco Mediate Prime Tiger Woods The summer of Dan Hicks The history of majors at Torrey Pines that will surprise you Ben surprises Mike with a true crime nugget Golf guy Ben gives a pick for this years US Open The playoff round being much more competitive than we even remember Tiger and his family celebrating after The aftermath for Tiger and Rocco If you want to go back and watch the ESPN/NBC production as it aired in 2008, we have the full 4-hour broadcast on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-81-2008-u-s-open-playoff-tiger-woods-vs-rocco-mediate/ 

Today we wrap up the two-part Mike Tyson documentary that ABC News produced and can now be seen on ABC.com and Hulu.  This second episode revolves primarily around the rape conviction and the circumstances surrounding that trial. From there it hits his return to the ring, his spiral downwards, the tragic death of his daughter, and the rebirth of a career and life.  Again, if you haven't seen this doc, take some time to watch it. We felt like there was a lot of new information (to us) that really gave us a deeper understanding of Mike Tyson and his complicated life.  For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

This is the second installment of our look into the murder of former NBA start Lorenzen Wright. The first part looked back on his career, the circumstances around his death, and the initial investigation into his murder. On this episode, we get into the focus of the investigation shifting to his wife Sherra Wright and pieces started coming together about how the murder of Lorenzen Wright went down. In this episode we discuss: Inconsistencies develop in the story Sherra Wright tells investigators about the night of Wright's murder A mysterious fire in Sherra's backyard on a 95 degree day The life insurance policy  Sherra's book "Mr. Tell Me Anything" brings the case back into the limelight What led the investigators to finding a gun in a Mississippi lake connected to the crime The murder plot to kill Lorenzen Wright that failed Jimmie Martin: credible witness? The arrest of Sherra Wright and accomplice Billy Ray Turner The plea deals that rocked this case and those involved For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The 1987 NBA Finals was another installment of the biggest basketball rivalry of the 80s: Lakers vs Celtics. Not only was the series a classic, but game four was one of - if not the most - celebrated Finals game in the long and storied history of the Lakers vs. Celtics rivalry that has spanned decades and has dominated the sport. We knew a Celtics/Lakers game was a must do for the podcast and felt this was a perfect fit. We're glad we did because it gave that iconic Magic baby hook shot some additional context as to why it was so special.  These 1987 NBA Finals saw the Lakers take the first two games at the Great Western Forum, followed by the Celtics holding home court in Game 3. That takes us to game 4, which would decide either a Lakers commanding series lead or the Celtics drawing even and looking to take a series lead in a home game 5 at the Boston Garden.   In this episode we discuss: Some statistics on just how dominant these two teams were in the 80's and NBA parity as a whole The Boston Garden in the 80's Ben gets a history lesson in all things Tommy Heinsohn Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and the rest of the star studded players on the court that night This game even had HOF refs Did everyone have a hook shot in the 80s? Summaries of each quarter and a deep dive into the final 2 minutes and how it shaped NBA history Was the baby hook to win the game the signature shot of Magic Johnson's career?  This was a great game and arguably one of the best of the 80s. Join us for a look back 34 years ago and visit our website to watch the broadcast for yourself: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-80-1987-nba-finals-game-4-la-lakers-boston-celtics/ 

Did you know that ABC News was making a Mike Tyson documentary? Neither did we until we came across it the night it aired. This is one of those gems that we love uncovering for the podcast. Even if you think you know a lot about Mike Tyson's story, this is a must see.  In our episode 1 recap of Mike Tyson: The Knockout, we discuss Tyson's troubled early life, his beginnings as a boxer under the tutelage of Cus D'Amato and Teddy Atlas, his rise to stardom beating Michael Spinks and Trevor Berbick, and the start of his fall with the loss to Buster Douglas in Tokyo.    Along with the main storylines, we discuss some unique angles to this documentary and beyond:   - Rosie Perez plays a major role in the doc. Connection to Tyson? - Tyson was friends with Anthony Michael Hall? - Did Ben or Mike ever beat Mike Tyson in "Mike Tyson's Punchout" for NES? - The Teddy Atlas story that led to him severing ties with Mike Tyson forever - Relationship between Cus D'Amato and Mike Tyson - Mike Tyson destroyed someone in a street fight - Just how popular Mike Tyson was - Some aspects of his early life that will shock you - Don King and his tentacles   There's a lot to talk about so let's jump into it. If you haven't seen it yet, it can be found on ABC.com and Hulu.   For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

Lorenzen Wright was a former NBA lottery pick that enjoyed a successful NBA career with multiple teams, but his life would come to a tragic end a year after his career ended. This is the true crime story of the murder of Lorenzen Wright, which is still talked about more than a decade later. It all started on July 18, 2010 when Wright was last seen at his ex-wife's home in a Memphis suburb. Here on the podcast we are used to true crime stories with twists and turns, and the murder of Lorenzen Wright is no different.   On Part 1 of this story, we discuss:   Lorenzen's early days and his college/NBA playing career The timeline of the murder and his last known whereabouts The 911 call controversy that shaped this investigation in its early stages We learn how temperatures and rain can impact body decomposition Theories as to why Wright ended up on a secluded road where the crime was committed Wirght's financial difficulties leading up to his death  Sherra Wright's account of what happened on July 18th  We'll pick it up from there on the next episode so make sure you subscribe. You won't want to miss part two next week!   For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

The 1973 Belmont Stakes is widely considered the best horse race ever. Not simply because of the fact that Secretariat completed his Triple Crown quest, but the fashion in which he did it.  On this week's episode, we watch the final broadcast of Secretariat's historic accomplishment. Jack Whitaker, Haywood, and Chick Anderson are back to guide us through this historical sports moment and do an excellent job at that.    On this episode we discuss: The awkward interviews w/ the jockeys immediately after they are weighed Jack Whitaker's epic intro dissecting the infield at Pimlico Is hay fever still a thing? The Belmont song we never knew existed Interviews with Turcotte, Laurin, and Tweedy after the win The iconic moments from this race that still live in sports lure today Sham's disappointing race much more.... To watch the broadcast as it originally aired on CBS, check out the videos on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-79-1973-belmont-stakes-secretariat-wins-the-triple-crown/ 

Born in a small Mississippi town with a father as his football coach, Brett Favre became one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. His blue-collar approach and gun-slinger mentality endeared him to the Green Bay Packers fans for life.  On this episode of Distant Replay, we go back to watch the NFL Films documentary A Football Life: Brett Favre to get a full look back over the life and career of number four. Join us as we share our thoughts on the film and what we learned from this episode. Surprisingly, there were some things we didn't know. For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com  

This weeks True Crime Sports episode features the true crime story of former USC and Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich. He was known as the "robo QB" bred from birth by his father Marv Marinovich to be the perfect QB.  We discuss his upbringing and criminal history that has spanned the last 25 years plus. This is one of the most unique true crimes stories we have covered because it involves addiction, mental health issues and criminal activity. Even if you think you know the trials and tribulations of Todd Marinovich, this is a must listen.    For more episodes, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Knicks and Pacers at Madison Square Garden is known for the heroics down the stretch by Reggie Miller, but there was so much more to that game than those final 18 seconds. These two teams were meeting for the third straight time in the playoffs and the 1994 series was another epic seven-game showdown that went to the Knicks. Heading into 1995, there was tremendous pressure on both New York and Indiana. The Knicks were trying to win that elusive championship and the Pacers were trying to get the Madison Square Garden monkey off their back. What we discuss on this episode: What was happening that 1995 season The connection between Larry Brown and D.Wayne Lukas Pat Riley taking his car to the "valet" Bill Walton once again delivering a stellar performance behind the mic Fouls, and a LOT of them- Patrick Ewing's disappointing performance A complete breakdown of the last minute of the game which lives in NBA infamy Go New York, Go New York, Go John Starks NBA recording-breaking season We'll hit these things and more. If you want to watch the full NBC broadcast for yourself, check it out on our website here: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-78-1995-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-game-1-indiana-pacers-at-new-york-knicks/ 

Although short lived, the 90's NBA rivalry between the Pacers and Knicks is one that will be remembered forever by fans of the sport. The reason? Look no further than Reggie Miller and his Madison Square Garden theatrics.    On this episode, we recap the ESPN 30 for 30 "Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks." It chronicles the three years of Reggie Miller heroics and a battle between two teams and franchises between which there was no love lost.    In this episode we discuss: Is "Winning Time" a good title for this doc? Indiana vs. New York City basketball The Patrick Ewing lottery and the Pacers picking 2nd? Donnie Walsh and his decision to draft Reggie Miller over hometown favorite Steve Alford Spike Lee vs. Reggie Miller Spike going to Market Square Arena for Game 6 in '94 The Spike/Reggie bizarre bet on the series All of the legendary games of this rivalry Michael Jordan's retirement allowed this to become what it was. We'll discuss this and much more on the show. If you want to watch it, you can find it on ESPN+.  For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com