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An unnecessarily detailed and overly critical dive into the world of sports films. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Thomas Runger

  • Apr 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 24m AVG DURATION
  • 11 EPISODES


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Fantasy Hoops Draft: Film Characters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 73:11


The first-ever Fantasy Draft of Movie Characters is here! Tom, Mike, Ryan, and newcomer Jono put on their GM hats to select a squad from basketball movies. Each team has a starting 5, Head Coach, 6th Man, and Utility guy. Which squad would you pick to win this hypothetical tournament? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

D3: The Mighty Ducks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 77:56


The final piece of the Mighty Ducks trilogy. Somehow Juozas made the cut one more time to join Mike and Tom. We compare Orion vs. Bombay as coaches, discuss the overall arc of this Ducks team, and gush over Dean Portman's Magic Mike performance in the penalty box. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

D2: The Mighty Ducks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 80:18


Part Two of the Ducks trilogy. The trio of Juozas, Mikey, and Tom pick up right where they left off. Pressing questions are addressed - What is Bombay doing in this film? Is Hans inn Germany, or in jail? What happened with Conway's mom? And of course, where do the Bash Bros rank in the all-time hockey enforcer power rankings? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

The Mighty Ducks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 75:53


Season Two kicking off with a bang! Tom, Mikey, and newcomer Juozas discuss the first film in the Mighty Ducks trilogy. Join the squad as they unpack the emotional conundrum that is Gordon Bombay, address how Ducks holds up vs other classics, and discuss how this film compares to the two sequals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Ep 7 - Hardball

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 83:56


Tom, Mikey, and Haggs hop on the emotional grenade that is Hardball. We give some daps to our boy G-Baby, discuss Connor O'Neil's super questionable pick-up tactics, and break down a hypothetical grudge match between the Kekambas and the Sandlot crew. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Ep 6 - Friday Night Lights

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 95:58


Tom, Mikey, and newcomer Mike (aka Plop) tackle the 2004 hit film Friday Night Lights. We discuss the culpability for Boobie Miles' career ending injury, butcher some West Texas accents, and once again - award the soundtrack the MVP of the film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Ep 5 - The Sandlot

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 93:34


The crew discusses The Sandlot, a 1993 classic about growing up, finding friends, and lying to your step dad. Tom, Mike, Kris, and Ryan break down the film, assess Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez's pro career, and tackle the Squints/Wendy Peffercorn relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Ep 4 - Happy Gilmore

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 102:07


Tom and Mike discuss the 1996 classic Happy Gilmore. We discuss the apparent lack of dog legs on the pro tour, power rank Sandler's leading ladies, and Mike takes out Happy's caddy in a drive-by. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Ep 3 - Rudy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 107:34


Tom, Ryan, and Kris cross some serious lines while discussing the Notre Dame marketing propaganda that is "Rudy". We cover Rudy's inability to put in an honest day's work, which of the Ruetttiger family members was the worst sibling, and take some controversial stances on Notre Dame's view of sportsmanship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Ep 2 - Space Jam

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 69:09


Tom and Mike discuss the air-tight plot of Space Jam. We dive in deep on the officiating scandal that has been completely ignored, Bill Murray's NBA prospects, and why on earth Shawn Bradley was involved in this film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

Ep 1 - Remember the Titans

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 70:42


Our first episode for Varsity Views. In this podcast, Tom Runger and Mike Gassett take a look at the 200 Disney classic Remember the Titans. We break down the best scenes, how the football in the film holds up, and give out some awards for the best performances. Follow us on Instagram - @varsityviewspod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/varsityviewspod/support

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