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We live in a beautiful country that is divided by two worlds. People view these two worlds as vastly different, but this needs to change. These two worlds can be very similar, and fun to talk about together. They are sports and film. Two men are courageous enough to create the only show that combine…

Kyle Bahl & Ryan Fasciano


    • Sep 5, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    NFL Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 110:11


    Jesse Morano joins Ryan Fasciano to preview the upcoming NFL season! They go through every division, decide who will be in the playoffs, and which team win the big game. They also pick out their picks for the end of the season awards. 

    A Very Tarantino-esque Dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 80:20


    Ryan and Kyle take a trip to La La Land through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino. After seeing QT's 9th film, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, the guys are ready to discuss all things about the infamous auteur. They talk about needing to see the new film twice to fully absorb it before giving a spoiler-filled review. Then, the guys make some lists by ranking their favorite Tarantino films, scenes, characters and dialogue. "And away we go."

    Russell Westbrook Gets Traded to the Houston Rockets in an Amazing NBA Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 104:40


    Ryan Fasciano sits down with Jesse Morano to talk about the insane NBA offseason...featuring the just-minted Russell Westbrook-Chris Paul Trade, Kawhi Leonard signing with the Clippers and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. Plus much, much more!

    Tribeca Film Festival 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 55:41


    It's that time of year again!  Kyle & Ryan visit the Tribeca Film Festival once again. They chat on Midnight movies, Christoph Waltz's directorial debut and a post-apocalyptic Blue Valentine.  They also find time to discuss Avengers Endgame, Game of Thrones and Lil Wayne's listening habits. 

    Top 10 Films of 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 114:02


    Fresh off the Oscars this past Sunday, Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano dive deep into their top 10 films of 2018. They also give out who they would have given the big awards too. 

    Super Bowl LIII Prop Bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 68:33


    Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano get ready for the Super Bowl by picking winners for the best prop bets surrounding the game. As always, the categories feature bets about the game itself, commercials, the halftime show and more!

    The 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 56:14


    Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano give out their NBA/NFL influenced awards for the new animated superhero film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They also discuss their love of Letterboxd, Ryan’s take on Aquaman, and the Golden Globes. 

    The "Widows" Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 76:03


    Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano viewed the new Steve McQueen film "Widows" and decided to give out NBA/NFL influenced awards for the best parts of the movie. The awards include The Ray Allen Award for Who Hit the Biggest Three at a Crucial Time, Most Efficient Player, MVP (of course) and much more!

    2018 NBA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 83:34


    The NBA is back! Jesse Morano joins Ryan Fasciano to talk all things NBA, including power rankings, end of the year awards and which team they think will take home the championship.       

    Searching for a Good Binge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 63:48


    In this episode, Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano discuss two hit films: Searching and BlacKkKlansman, talk about bingeing Jack Ryan, Ozark and other shows. The guys also talk about Nike's new "Just Do It" campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick and Serena Williams.  

    Godzilla: King of the Trailers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 46:34


    Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano sit down to talk about a slew of new trailers including Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Aquaman, and Shazam! Also, they discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade and Dwayne Wade being offered a massive contract to play in China.     

    The Free Agent Signing of King Paimon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2018 68:18


    Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano sit down to talk about the horror film Hereditary and all the NBA news including LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, DeMarcus Cousins signing with the Golden State Warriors, Tony Parker signing with the Charlotte Hornets, plus more!    

    Gortat and Rivers Trade, NBA Draft and Free Agency Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 56:54


    It's an all NBA podcast featuring Ryan Fasciano and Jesse Morano. They talk about the start of the NBA offseason with the Washington Wizards trading Marcin Gortat to the Los Angeles Clippers for Austin Rivers, the NBA Draft and preview what the upcoming free agency period looks like.     

    Crazy NBA and Typical NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 93:27


    Alex Cuesta joins Ryan Fasciano to talk about the NBA Conference Finals and the two excellent Game 7s approaching. Also, they discuss the possibility of a crazy NBA offseason and the new NFL rule that players must stand for National Anthem or stay in the locker room.    

    The Tom Brady Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 74:02


    In this episode, Ryan Fasciano and Taylor Armstrong deep dive in a talk about Tom Brady's impact on quarterbacks from the same era. Including Matt Ryan, Ben Roethlisberger, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco, Eli Manning, Drew Brees and Philip Rivers. 

    The Avengers: Infinity War Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 67:10


    This week, Ryan & Kyle break down Marvel's biggest event film yet, Avengers: Infinity War. Since it's also the end of the NBA season, they break down the film with fifteen special NBA-influenced awards including Rookie of the Year, Highest Selling Jersey, and MVP.    (00:25) Ryan has issues with reserved seating. (07:00) Infinity War First Reactions (19:35) The Awards - The NBA on TNT Award (23:00) Highest Selling Jersey (26:46) Rookie of the Year (30:17) Forgot They Were Still In The League (31:17) Most Underutilized Player (34:29) The Paul George Award (38:22) Most Efficient Player (39:54) Resign to Supermax Deal (43:10) Who's Getting Cut? (46:57) Ray Allen Award (49:37) Defense of the Year (51:56) Best Superbowl Ad (53:46) 6th Man (56:53) Most Improved Player (61:00) MVP

    The NFL Mock Draft Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 31:46


    Aidan Brink joins Ryan Fasciano to go over their mock drafts for the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.  

    NBA Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 103:57


    In this week's episode, Jesse Morano joins Ryan Fasciano to discuss all things NBA playoffs from a discussion about every series to the futures of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard.

    Movie Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 114:57


    Ryan Fasciano and Kyle Bahl catch up on all the movies they have seen recently. Ready Player One (15:30), Annihilation (31:11), A Quiet Place (50:37), Isle of Dogs (68:08), Paterno (81:45), plus the usual nonsense. 

    Final Four and MLB Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 69:10


    In this week's episode, Aidan Brink joins Ryan Fasciano to go over their original pathetic March Madness bracket predictions. They also predict who will win the semi-final games and championship game. Finally, they shift over to the MLB and predict how the season will pan out.  

    March Madness Brackets and NFL News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 83:50


    In this week's episode, Aidan Brink joins Ryan Fasciano to go over their 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament brackets. They also discuss all the busy transactions that have happened in the NFL, including the San Francisco 49ers signing cornerback Richard Sherman, cornerbacks Aquib Talib and Marcus Peters traded to the L.A. Rams and Cleveland Browns acquiring quarterback Tyrod Taylor and wide receiver Jarvis Landry.   

    NBA All-Star Break Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 116:45


    In this week's episode, Jesse Morano joins Ryan Fasciano to discuss all things NBA during the All-Star break. They talk about all the All-Star festivities, the NBA's consideration in changing the playoff format and they pick their midseason award winners. They also discuss if Shaquille O'Neal would be as dominant in today's NBA as he was in the past, and LeBron James' comments about President Donald Trump and Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham's response.     

    Super Bowl LII Paradox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 59:02


    In this week's episode, Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano recap Super Bowl LII (1:24) and go over who won their annual Super Bowl Prop Bets Contest (15:15). They also discuss the devastating Kristaps Porzingis injury for the New York Knicks (33:53) and review the new Netflix "surprise" film The Cloverfield Paradox (39:20).     

    Alex Smith, NFL Championship Games and Super Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 67:21


    In this week's episode, Aidan Brink joins Popcorn & Cleats to talk all NFL with Ryan Fasciano, including the Alex Smith trade, NFC and AFC Championship games and predict who will win Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl MVP.  Twitter: Show: @PopcornCleats Ryan: @RyanFasciano Aidan: @aidan_brink Kyle: @Bahler  

    Top NBA Stories and Our Own NBA All-Star Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 66:57


    In this week's episode, Michael Davis joins Popcorn & Cleats to talk all NBA with Ryan Fasciano. They dive into top NBA storylines including the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Jason Kidd, the Cleveland Cavaliers drama and Russell Westbrook's comments about teammate Paul George not being named an All-Star. Mike and Ryan also draft the All-Stars, and discuss who has a better team!   Twitter: Show: @PopcornCleats Ryan: @RyanFasciano Mike: @MicDefined Kyle: @Bahler        

    I, LeBron and the All-Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 53:18


    In this week's episode, Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano discuss I, Tonya, American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace and the act of turning true stories into film/television (1:41). Then they dive into an NFL divisional round recap and championship games preview (48:40). Ryan ranks Christopher Nolan films (60:00), and they discuss the announcement of the NBA All-Star starters (60:02) and play the Movie Year Game and Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon (72:00).    Twitter:  Show: @PopcornCleats Ryan: @RyanFasciano Kyle: @Bahler

    Top 10 Films Lists and NFL Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 122:45


    In this week's episode, Kyle Bahl unveils his Top 10 Films List to Ryan Fasciano, and they discuss it. They talk about the Golden Globes and recap NFL Wild-Card Weekend, and preview the upcoming playoff games.    Twitter: Show: @PopcornCleats Ryan: @RyanFasciano Kyle: @Bahler

    All Bills Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 36:48


    One of the best stories of the NFL year was the Buffalo Bills making the playoffs for the first time since 1999. After, a 17-year playoff-less drought, Buffalo and its group of interesting fans, the Bills Mafia rejoiced. From Bills Mafia paying $250,000 to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton's charity for helping Buffalo make the postseason to the future of Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor, long time Bills fan Mark Veseley joins Ryan Fasciano to talk all things Buffalo.    Twitter: Show: @PopcornCleats Ryan: @RyanFasciano Kyle: @Bahler Mark: @markyv3  

    Patriotic Duty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 78:59


    In this week's episode, Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano try to decipher if all the friction coming out of the New England Patriots organization is real (02:10), Isaiah Thomas' debut with the Cavs and return to Boston (30:39), and review Oscar contender Dunkirk (37:18). They also discuss the announcements that Bright is getting a sequel (59:00), and Marvin Lewis is coming back to coach the Cincinnati Bengals (64:00). Finally, Ryan previews the upcoming NFL Wildcard games (70:35).   Twitter: Ryan: @RyanFasciano Kyle: @bahler      

    A Bright Spot for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2017 68:24


    In this week's episode, Kyle and Ryan discuss the success of the Will Smith led Bright for Netflix and how the streaming giant plans on releasing 80 new films next year. Also, the guys review Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water, talk about James Harrison signing with the New England Patriots and the plights of James Harden and LeBron James with refs.     Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano.    Twitter: Ryan Fasciano:@ryanfasciano Kyle Bahl:@bahler  

    Obsession of the Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2017 63:57


    In this week's episode, Kyle and Ryan review Star Wars: The Last Jedi, discuss the Houston Rockets obsession with the Golden State Warriors and Vince McMahon selling some of his WWE stock to start a new sports dynasty.    Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano.   Twitter: Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano      

    Disney Owns the Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2017 64:40


    In this week's episode, Kyle and Ryan review James Franco's new film The Disaster Artist based on the cult classic The Room. We also review Lady Bird, talk Disney buying 20th Century Fox and the return of Aaron Rodger's to the Green Bay Packers.   Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano.   Twitter: @PopcornCleats @bahler @ryanfasciano

    The NBA and NFL Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2017 59:59


    In this week's episode, we catch up on all the latest NFL and NBA news including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's contract negotiations and LeBron James' eventful trip to New York. Also, we review the new Agatha Christie remake Murder on the Orient Express and discuss the legacy of Space Jam after 21 years.    Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano.    Twitter:  Ryan: @ryanfasciano Kyle: @bahler

    Is TB12 a Replicant?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 60:46


    In this week's episode Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano discuss Tom Brady's new workout products, review Blade Runner 2049, talk opening night in the NBA and make their next pick in the NFL survivor pool.    Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sport and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter: Ryan: @RyanFasciano Kyle: @bahler

    A Perfect October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 46:33


    In this week's episode, Kyle and Ryan discuss Ryan's beloved New York Yankees comeback in the ALDS against the Cleveland Indians, preview the upcoming NBA season and start the discussion of Blade Runner 2049, with more to come next week!   Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle Bahl and Ryan Fasciano.    Twitter: Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @RyanFasciano

    Running for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 59:19


    In this week's episode, Kyle and Ryan discuss the new changes to the NBA All-Star game, recap Week 4 in the NFL and talk about if Blade Runner 2049 lead Ryan Gosling is the best actor under forty working in Hollywood right now.    Welcome to Popcorn and Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter: Ryan: @ryanfasciano Kyle: @bahler

    Blade Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 57:32


    In this week's episode, the guys review the sci-fi classic Blade Runner, discuss the protesting throughout the NFL and NBA superstars Dwayne Wade and Carmelo Anthony changing teams.    Welcome to Popcorn and Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan. Twitter: Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    IT's A New Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 58:00


    In this week's episode, special guest Shaquille Scott joins the guys to talk about the new Stephen King adaption It, ESPN's Jemele Hill's comments about President Donald Trump, the constant changing of directors in franchise films and a recap of NFL's Week 1. This is all while during the 91.3 WVKR Pledge Drive!   Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter: Ryan: @ryanfasciano Kyle: @bahler

    The Deuce and the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 60:06


    In this week's episode, the guys review the upcoming pilot episode of HBO's new series The Deuce starring James Franco trying to be like Aaron Rodgers with a 1970's porn mustache. Also, Ryan and Kyle preview the upcoming NFL season.    Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter: Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    NBA Take Over: Kyrie Irving Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 59:59


    In this week's episode, NBA fan and New York Knicks guru Michael Davis joins Ryan as co-host for the show. They talk all NBA, including the Kyrie Irving saga and the future of the Knicks.    Welcome to Popcorn and Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan. 

    The Summer is in Full Swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 55:19


    In this week's episode, the guys review the new Spider-Man flick, Spider-Man: Homecoming, talk the proposed new Quentin Tarantino movie and discuss some of the McGregor/ Mayweather press conferences. Oh, and of course they dive into the latest NBA rumors.   Welcome to Popcorn and Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan. 

    The Zen Master, Point God and a Samurai Walk Into a Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 60:23


    In this week's episode, the guys review the French classic Le Samourai, react to Chris Paul being traded to the Houston Rockets and discuss the firing of Phil Jackson by the New York Knicks.    Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter:  Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    The Han Solo Director Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 44:43


    This week, Kyle & Ryan discuss the NBA Draft, the hot mess that is the New York Knicks, Han Solo losing it's directors and share their excitement for Daniel Day Lewis' final film.  To read reviews of It Comes at Night and Wonder Woman go to www.PopcornandCleats.com.

    NBA Finals Game Three Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 26:58


    Kyle and Ryan react to all the craziness that happened during game three of the NBA Finals. Also, they discuss LeBron James' future, Kevin Durant's villainy and thy join the best player in the world conversation.     It's is Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them trough the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter: Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    I'll Do The Fingering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 47:25


    In this week's episode, the guys review Alien: Covenant, talk NBA Playoffs and the potential rematch between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. Also, Ryan gets pumped for next week's review of Baywatch.     This is Popcorn & Cleats: The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter: Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    LeBron and A24 are Killing it

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2017 67:35


    In this week's episode, the guys review the John Cassavetes Criterion Collection piece The Killing of a Chinese Bookie. They also discuss ESPN's upcoming changes, A24's newly minted film studio dominance and the NBA playoffs.        Welcome to Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.   Twitter:  Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    Old Guard v. New Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2017 56:47


    In this week's episode, the guy's review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, talk about Martin Scorsese and his view of today's cinema and all things NBA.        This is Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan   Twitter:  Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    Why Don't You Tribeca

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 66:06


    In this week's episode, the guys discuss their experience at the Tribeca Film Festival that happened in New York City from April 19th-April 30th. They review films like The Endless, My Art, The Last Animals and much more!       This is Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.    Twitter: Kyle: @bahler Ryan: @ryanfasciano

    F8 of the Playoffs: Fast Crocodiles & Furious Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 50:47


    In this week's episode, the guys review the brand new supercharged The Fate of the Furious, the eighth film of The Fast & the Furious franchise. They also talk NBA playoffs and Kobe Bryant's continuation of Musecage.     This is Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, it filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan. 

    Win It All: NBA Playoffs and Fast & Furious

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 66:47


    In this week's episode, we preview the upcoming NBA playoffs, review the new Netflix film Win It All and discuss the history of the Fast & the Furious franchise.    This is Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan.

    In the Mood for Slow Motion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2017 55:25


    In this week's episode, the guys review the Criterion Classic In the Mood for Love, talk about the effects slow motion replay on sports and resting in the NBA.      This is Popcorn & Cleats. The only show that combines the worlds of sports and film, and filters them through the genius of Kyle and Ryan. 

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