Podcasts about Crash Davis

Baseball month continues, and we're sticking with Kevin Costner. We step back in time a year to 1988 to discuss the baseball romantic dreamed Bull Durham! Crash Davis, Nuke LaLoosh, and Annie Savoy find themselves in a love triangle after Crash is sent down to the Single-A Durham Bulls to mentor Nuke. Bull Durham is widely beloved, considered one of the best sports movies ever made, and was a key moment in the careers of Costner, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, and writer/director Ron Shelton. But, what will our hosts think? We're joined by new friend of the show Ben Zaiser to break things down. What's your favorite baseball movie? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

Yup, an actual text sent by Patti to the Pottymouth because the new Pope is a legit sports fan. And oh how Chicago is enjoying that! We've got some nods to Mothers Day – badass Veronica Alvarez is gifted maternity baseball pants, Jace and Josh's mom gets to wear a split jersey to watch them face off on a major league field, and Pottymouth gets a hat. That Patti gets to wear. Jasson Dominguez overtakes a record previously held by Joe DiMaggio. Jackson Merrill says “daddy ball” and something mysterious that we can only guess at, and Andy Pages takes the real job. Some Houston fans overstep into dangerous and hateful territory over Lance McCullers. PIT can't catch a break anywhere, from fans, stadium staff, or managers. Rafael Devers is in need of some Crash Davis to get himself together. And Ayami Sato pitches for the Maple Leafs (the baseball ones, not the hockey ones). Pottymouth invites local friends of the show to Patti's birthday party. It's a two homonym day on the show, see if you can spot them both!We say, “You're not really wearing pants,” “Tennis and Wordle. One of these things is not a sport,” and, “All he had to learn was to *not* do something.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

It's deep dive day here at Fated Mates and we're reading an absolute banger of a historical -- Julie Anne Long's fifth Pennyroyal Green book, What I Did for a Duke. We talk about great romance kisses, about age gaps and how they operate in books, about house parties and art and sacrifice and how sexy it is when someone actually sees you for who you are. If you haven't read this one yet, do yourself a favor and do it right now. It's so great.If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com.The BooksWhat I Did for a Duke by Julie Anne Long The Pennyroyal Green SeriesShow NotesThe main building you think of when you think of the New York Public Library with the lions is officially called the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. From what I can tell, it didn't actually have anything to do with Andrew Carnegie, but he did donate $5 million to ensure that the New York Public Library had branch libraries in communities around the city. He also donated a lot of money to other things, that's a fun thing billionaires used to do. Read more about doing the forbidden kind of “romance stuff” in the library. Jen talked to the New York Public Library's Best New Romance List Committee Co-Chairs Kate Fais and Grace Loiacon back in February.In 2022, we recorded our “Break in case of emergency” episode, and it was in fact two sisters, Cait and Kara who requested the episode. PS: We are in emergency. Feel free to break those out now.Julie Anne Long's The Beast Takes a Bride was on our Best of 2024 episode. What I Did for a Duke is the 5th book in her Pennyroyal Green series. “It must have been a lie,” is what Jen's grandma Betty used to say if you lost your train of thought and couldn't remember what you were saying. This is a good speech from Crash Davis, the pitcher played by Kevin Costner in the 1988 movie Bull Durham (also, Nuke says “what's all that molecule stuff?” which is pretty funny considering the title of this episode).The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston had a Titian exhibition back in 2022 called Women, Myth and Power, and it seems like a thing Genevive would have liked it a lot.

Mark Stoops says the little things could make the difference vs Auburn; (10:00) ex-UK QB Morgan Newton remembers a Ky win at Auburn in '09; (21:00) Ben Roberts of the HL on UK's blowout of KWC; (39:00 Alabama sportscaster John Longshore with a scout of Auburn; (53:00) ex-UK QB Will Fidler also weighs in on that '09 upset of Auburn, when 3 UK QBs scored TDs; (59:00) Charles Barkley slams Joel Embiid; (1:12:00) Heroes, Fools and Flakes for the week PLUS shake off Crash Davis at your own peril...

The Dog Days of Summer are here, so what better way to start lollygagging through them than to spend some quality time with the Durham Bulls. What's that make us, Larry?!?! Lollygaggers. Time to face it. The NBA and NHL championships just ended. College and pro football are a couple months from starting and the pennant races really won't kick into overdrive until August. (Okay, we do have the Olympics coming up, but one can only count on those every four years. As if. So that gives us baseball and Bull Durham is just perfect for that. We get dropped in on the early stages of another dreary season which finds the Durham Bulls off to an 8-16 start (“8 and 16. How'd we ever win 8?”) For everyone's favorite well-read cougar, Annie Savoy, this is the best time of the year and once Ebby Calvin “Nuke” Laloosh and Crash Davis show up, it gets a whole lot better. Join us as we look back at Bull Durham which starred Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins - each of whom had star turn or two prior to this, but launched to stardom after. And remember - this is a simple game. You throw the ball. You hit the ball. You catch the ball.

6/25/24 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys react to a caller who predicts the Raiders will go 14-3 next season. Oscar winner Kevin Costner joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new series of westerns, ‘Horizon: an American Saga,' shares how he landed the Crash Davis role in ‘Bull Durham,' recalls working with legendary actors like Gene Hackman, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Burt Lancaster and Donald Sutherland, and why he left his role as John Dutton on the popular ‘Yellowstone' series.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sift through Kentucky's loss to Florida in the College World Series, presenting what few highlights were available from the Wildcats; was Gator slugger Jac Caglione seeking revenge because of UK's dugout antics? (12:00) Nick Mingione and his players on the foundation they've built; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats' Pause checks in from Omaha; (39:00) Legends executive Alan Stein on the developments in minor league baseball with robot umpires; (1:00:00) entire post-game news conference with Mingione and his players (and of course, the coach gets a little choked up) plus - don't ever cross Crash Davis when he tries to call for a fastball.

In Episode 39, the boys sit down with @fresh_hamm , the founder of @truckeebikenight and Tahoe's favorite underground mountain bike adventure rides, Giro di Stammina. Since he was tall enough to ride, Fred's life has revolved around bicycles, taking his Dad's fancy road bikes for long rides as a teenager with nothing more than some paper maps, a few quarters (for the pay phone) and a desire to get lost and find himself again. After being exposed to the devoted cycling community while attending Caly Poly in San Luis Obispo, Fred was inspired to bring similar community gatherings on bikes to Truckee, including Truckee Bike Night (first Thursday of each month) and Giro Di Stammina. The boys also discuss the confirmed first fatal bear attack on a human in California history, which happened in Downieville last fall, and a recap to the 2023-24 winter. 2:00 – The seasons have flipped, no more skiing, it's all about bikes.3:00 – Trail Whisperer has been hiking and flagging new proposed trails in the Peavine Maze area north of Verdi.6:50 – Pow Bot turns 51 and Trail Whisperer turns 47.8:30 – Introducing Fred Stamm – Founder of Truckee Bike Night.11:30 – Has mountain biking gone too far? Red Bull Hard Line – a canyon gap too far.14:10 – The first documented fatal attack by a black bear on a human in California history confirmed in Downieville. Shout out to the Mountain Messenger newspaper.24:00 – Two brothers attacked by a mountain lion in Georgetown, California while hunting for antler sheds, one of the brothers died.25:40 – Bears in Lake Tahoe are reportedly diabetic because of all the sugar they eat.29:50 – Pow Bot shout out – been loving the listener reviews. Crash Davis and Rachel Davis – big fans of the pod. We need to turn our volume up.32:50 – PUBLIC NOTICE: Jackass Ridge is closing for the entire summer on June 10. Please do not ride the trails on Jackass Ridge including Donkey Town.36:10 – Ski season is officially over. Recapping the season. Pow Bot's takeaway: He's not going to buy an Epic or Ikon Pass next year. Would you get Mount Rose or Sugar Bowl?41:30 – All about Fred Stamm and bicycles. The story of Fred and Kurt racing each other in the Santa Cruz Criterium in 2004, the first time they met each other.48:00 – Fred is the unofficial mayor of Truckee when it comes to bikes and good times.49:30 – As a kid, Fred started riding his Dad's road bikes and riding long distances.56:50 – Fred attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo for college, studying engineering.58:00 – The inspiration for Truckee Bike Night came from Bike Night in SLO, every first Thursday of each month.1:02:00 – Truckee Bike Night has as many as 300 people show up on bikes.1:06:20 – All about the Giro di Stammina – also inspired by the Giro di SLO.1:09:00 – The Giro di Stammina gravel ride out by the ghost town of Bodie, California.1:17:00 – Where does the inspiration for putting on community bike rides come from?1:22:00 – Stammina on Castle Peak, on the Toiyabe Crest Trail and in Pinecrest.1:23:20 – Fred's day job is working for Placer County as a civil engineer.1:26:50 – Riding Pinecrest and the terrifying drive over Sonora Pass Highway 108.1:32:00 – Riding dirt bikes in Kingston, Nevada in the Memorial Day ride with Battleborn Adventures.1:37:00 – Truckee Bike Night starts and finishes at RMU (Rocky Mountain Underground) on Donner Pass Road.1:43:00 – What does Mind the Track mean to you?

You thought covid was contagious! Inaccuritis is a coordination destroying mental contagion, leaving sufferers incapable of performing simple tasks. Time to Restump Podcast the point kicking epidemic. Call in a priest, this evil presence needs exorcising! Or it may be as simple as tapping David Mundy on the shoulder again and saying, “Dave, come down and show these guys how it's done.”The last two weeks we've kicked 13 goals 33 behinds. We've never been a great goal kicking side but this is beyond anyone's comprehension! Have we got Zac Dawson down there running goal kicking drills? I mean who is taking all our shots on goal…. Nat Fyfe? (Sorry Fyfey, low blow)It's a genuine contagion and when the rot sets in, it sets in. The pressure builds and then every player subsequently taking a shot at goal has the desperation demons in his head. Jye Amiss' radar is so far off its almost sinister! We know Nat Fyfe has never been a great kick but he's lining up 30 metres dead in front and hitting spectators on the wing! And Paddy Voss at the moment, like Crash Davis said in the movie Bull Durham, “couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.” While the numbers are tragic, there are also great silver lining positives to come out of them. Accuracy is predominantly the extent of our game problems. While it's not easily rectifiable, it isn't an unfixable deficiency. And again, while inaccurate, if you consider the scoreless shots and the out of bounds on the full, we generated 13 scoring shots from sources other than the forwards. It is something that has been pronounced in recent weeks suggesting an intentional move, so we're developing.  On top of the inaccurate doom and gloom we did go over there, matched and bettered a similar highly defensive game from the Saints, we kept them to 55 points and we came away with a much needed 4 points. The continual improvement of Matty Johnson coinciding with more midfield time, the goal kicking wingman Jeremy Sharp, Jordan Clark continuing his All-Australian form and the emergence of Brandon Walker are just some more of the positives to come out of the game and reasons to remain upbeat. But at the minute the inaccuracy is a difficult pill to swallow. We got away with it this week but it cost us in more ways than one last week and will do going forward if we don't rectify it. The reality is we're only 4% from 6th place so, as Rosco always says, “Its never as good or as bad as it seems.”After going back-to-back in the Mi Casa Property Boutique competition, Luke Ryan has now gotten the most metres in 12 of the total 40 quarters Freo has played this year. He is as safe as the houses the Mi Casa team buy and sell for their clients!So, with no jackpot to speak of, there'll be another 2 Brothers Foods $50 spend this week when we come up against Lachie Schultz and his Pies.Enough of the carry on here, let's get into the pod to dig deeper into the catastrophic kicking, talk through the mental problems and come to a real solution-based outcome. Who are we kidding… we can only offer more nonsense but come along for the listen anyway. Support the Show.

This morning we had a jam packed show. Brooke kicked us off with a story involving her dog Crash Davis, and of course in Brooke's crazy life, nothing can ever be normal or simple. We also covered the viral discussion "Things That Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing... But Failed". The list of things that have failed will trigger many memories for you. Hardy delivered the commencement speech at his alma matter Middle Tennessee State, and the speech was amazing, we played some of the clips, and loved on the message of his speech. A video was all over Instagram yesterday, of ladies listing off things that make men more attractive, these things are non physical things. We shared our ideas, and opened the phones, and one member of the KNIX family, had quite the thing she looks for!

Matt Robison has worn many political hats, among them working in numerous positions across Capitol Hill - including serving as Chief of Staff for three members. He also managed the successful 2012 upset re-election of Rep. John Tierney, after Tierney was named the GOP's top takeover opportunity that cycle. With roots in Manhattan, Matt had formative experiences in NYC public schools before a chance meeting with then Governor Bill Clinton in 1992 and an unlikey mentor at Harvard, nudged him to a career working in government. In this conversation, Matt talks his path to working in politics, goes deep on the best practices and unwritten rules of working on the Hill, and updates on his post-Hill life as a writer, radio host, and podcaster.IN THIS EPISODEHow Matt's brief time in the NYC public school system informed his future outlook as a political operative...Matt's memorable experience meeting Bill Clinton during the 1992 presidential campaign...An unexpected political mentor and how Matt got his foot into the political door...Matt successfully manages a Democratic House incumbent in 2012 who was the GOP's #1 target...Matt's initial impressions of working on the Hill as a junior staffer...Matt's best practices for running a Hill office...The mistake Matt made as a Hill Chief that led to an attack ad against his member...Why scheduling is the worst part of the job as a Hill Chief of Staff...The one type of person Matt recommends never hiring as a Hill Chief...Matt's advice for new Hill staffers...Matt's take on the rise of unionized Hill offices...Matt's estimate on the share of House members who are jerks...Some of the most impressive members (both Dem & GOP) Matt saw during his time on the Hill...Why Matt left the Hill after running three House offices...Matt's "most interesting number in politics"...Matt's current podcast, releasing three episodes a week...Matt's strangest work habits...AND Charlie Bass, Biafra, Lauren Boebert, Jeb Bradley, George HW Bush, Robert Caro, James Carville, General Comfort, Crash Davis, Mickey Edwards, David Gergen, Newt Gingrich, gross metaphors, half hugs, Paul Hodes, Rush Holt, Steny Hoyer, hybrid ads, illegal offshore gambling rings, Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs, Gerry Kavanaugh, logistical nightmares, Nancy Mace, massive scandals, Chris Matthews, Mike Michaud, Mr. Miyagi, Tip O'Neill, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, personal mishegas, philosophical questions, Reagan Democrats, Stu Rothenberg, South Park, the stupidest law in America, John Tierney, Donald Trump, unhinged maniacs, wicked sore throats...& more!

Step up to the plate, Jeeks! In this heavy-hitting episode of The Original Jeek Podcast, your host, the one and only RockinMrMagic, is joined by special guest Brian Hernandez, host of Zero Dark Nerdy. They're throwing curveballs and sliders, discussing the greatest baseball lineups in cinematic history and the dream MLB roster pulled straight from the annals of the sport's legends. From the mound to the outfield, they're drafting a team that's a mix of silver screen icons and real-life heroes. Get ready to debate whether Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn should be your starting pitcher or if Crash Davis deserves to be behind the plate. And when it comes to managing this all-star cast, who better than the calm and collected Joe Torre? But it's not all about the diamond. We're diving into the potential for reboots of classic TV shows with a modern twist. Could "Moonlighting" make a comeback? Is there room for "The $6 Million Man" in today's billion-dollar world? And, of course, we're tackling the intersections of sports, pop culture, and the moments that resonate through our lives. Don't miss this grand slam of an episode, where nostalgia meets now and every base is loaded with rich conversation. Join us as we celebrate the love of the game, both on-screen and off, and remember to connect with The Original Jeeks on Twitter @_rockinmrmagic @uniqdna or the show @JeekNation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-original-jeek-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-original-jeek-podcast/support --- ? Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (02:28) Introducing Brian Hernandez of Zero Dark Nerdy (04:15) Netflix binges and video game battles (11:32) Rebooting classic TV shows for the modern era (19:50) Building the ultimate cinematic baseball lineup (29:00) Dream MLB roster from history's finest (38:17) The importance of sports and pop culture in family and life (45:20) Outro --- Remember, Jeeks, your voice matters to us! Interact with The Original Jeeks on Twitter @_rockinmrmagic @uniqdna or the show @JeekNation. Join the conversation on Facebook in the Jeek Nation Community or the Jeek Nation Discord! Check out Zero Dark Nerdy here: linktr.ee/ZeroDarkNerdyPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-original-jeek-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-original-jeek-podcast/support

Henry "Crash" Davis breaks out with 2 HRs, the Buccos hit 4 total, but drop the first game to Ohtani and the Halos, 8-5.

Closing music courtesy of Bellevue Presbyterian Church.One wag once remarked that watching a bicycle race on TV was like watching grass grow. Meaning it didn't happen fast enough. That's where the similarity to baseball begins. No matter what you might think professional baseball is slow & deliberate. Consider these words from Bull Durham the movie“Strike-outs are boring the fans want action…” Kevin Costner as Crash Davis catcher Next time we meet “You Can't Tell Me What He Knew - That's Hearsay” -- Judge Judy — Or Hack number one in spotting NewSpeak in news writing. AI is not a silver bullet, it's a dum/dum(b) bullet, they do more damage.

In this episode Travis and Matt break down the week that was and the weeks that may be.Which may be difficult to breakdown, all things considered. In Part One and Shout Outs, Travis compares himself to Crash Davis from Bull Durham while Matt explains why a sad face emoji is currently his favorite emoji. Part Two is a look back at the disappointing draw at home versus B04 where the guys discuss expectations, the oddly quiet home crowd, the two penalties, and the introduction of Matt's maiden Martin "How Did You Miss That?!" Award. In Part Three, News, Headlines, and Questions are covered, as the fellas comment on VfB reaching the 80,000 member mark, Magath's return to coaching, Bruno's bold salary move, Horst Heldt's always positive comments, the return of Lilian Egloff, OFC's, home results, and, for the second episode in a row, an STD. Meanwhile, questions regarding the value of the point versus Leverkusen, the absence of once-super sub Tanguy, and the fun of playing in 2.B are all answered. Or at least attempted to be answered. The final segment, Part Four, is a look at the road match versus Mainz, a match that VfB will know by Saturday exactly what they have to do in order to give all brustring supporters some hope come Sunday. Feeling hopeful? Give us a listen! Introduction - 0:00-1:42 Part One - Shoutouts - 1:52-4:04 Part Two - VfB:B04 - 4:14-21:06 Part Three - News, Headlines, & Questions - 21:16-49:39 Part Four - M04:VfB - 49:49-54:30

Ryan McGee, co-host of Marty & McGee of ESPN, joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to share about his new book, Welcome to the Circus of Baseball, about his time with the Asheville Tourists, and discusses how Crash Davis of Bull Durham fame ties into the Asheville Tourists, the Durham Bulls, and minor league baseball in the State of North Carolina. Also, are the Carolina Panthers out on drafting Florida football QB Anthony Richardson? Ovies & Giglio point out how logic can often times go out the window when it comes to NFL Draft conversations. 

Texas & Oklahoma joining SEC delayed until 2025, UGA DC joins Saints, Saban hires Notre Dame's Tommie Rees as new Bama OC & fans erupt, how many wins will GaTech football get this season? did Tom Brady seriously consider returning to Patriots, Rod Carew defends Pete Rose in Hall of Fame, Kyrie Irving wants out Part XXI, NBA brawl caused by nutcracker, women can't tell difference between balls (basketballs that is), Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History. Come for Arch Manning talk, stay for why Joe Mixon might believe he's above the law, who wants Derek Carr, Trae snubbed, another Fran Tarkenton story, A's owner sets bus ablaze, catcher suspended for tipping batters to upcoming pitches & no his name is not Crash Davis, story that exemplifies how stupid Tim McCarver is. petedavis.buzzsprout.com 

For episode 105 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Jeff Glass, the Crash Davis of hockey who toiled in the minor leagues and KHL before finally getting his call-up to the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks. After his stint in the NHL Jeff later became a player/coach with the San Diego Gulls in the AHL where he is now strictly a goalie coach and coaches younger goalies as well. Be sure to follow Jeff and his goalie school Jeff Glass Goaltending on Social Media and enjoy this episode. Website Glass Goaltending Instagram Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter The music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com) Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page. Draftkings.com PROMO Code THPN for SIGNUP Bonus & Weekly Deals. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms Find me on social media Instagram: @Washed_Up_Goalie Twitter: @WashedUpGoalie Facebook YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben is joined by his Dad to discuss the 1988 movie Bull Durham. - We finally had the Kevin Costner Discussion - Bull Durham or Moneyball? - Does Nuke Laloosh make it to the show? - How accurate is this movie? - Kurt Russell as Crash Davis? - And much more

Braves woes, Acuña's knee, Chavez back, Tatis troubles anew, sex at MLB games, R.I.P. Sir Big Spur, Gamecocks or Cock Commanders? Lou Holtz passive aggressiveness vs Brian Kelly, Falcons go with underdog, Gruden speaks, Aaron Rodgers & Joe Rogan mock Keith Olbermann, Jacoby Brissett mocks Deshaun Watson, John Wall contemplated suicide, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History. Come for CFB predictions, stay for more golfers going LIV, & why parents won't allow kids to play football. Plus the Ole Hidden Potato Ball Trick, and the passing of Crash Davis (no relation) 

Play Ball!With the baseball season half over, Izzi and David discuss the classic baseball movie Bull Durham, directed by Ron Shelton, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. As baseball fans, the TML Duo have fun discussing the changes to baseball since this movie was made and why it is still relevant today.So come along as we swing for the fences.Visit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com.Follow us on:Instagram @tmlajourneythroughcinemaTwitter - @tmlajourneyFacebook - @TheMovieLog1

April 2017: Russell and Bill discuss the alternate universe where he (and not Kevin Costner) played Crash Davis, the big chance to play Elvis on ABC, Snake Plissken's motivations in 'Escape From New York,' shooting 'Silkwood' with Meryl Streep and Cher, meeting Goldie Hawn, experiencing tabloid culture as a celebrity couple, Robin Williams's incessant joke-telling, working with Sly Stallone, Val Kilmer's on-set antics, bringing Herb Brooks to life in 'Miracle,' and his love of wine. Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Kurt Russell Production Support: Steve Ceruti, Ben Cruz, Tim Angan and Garrett Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is it. This is the pinnacle of baseball movies. As it is the pinnacle of baseball movies, it is the pinnacle of sports movies. Not in a sports way but in a movies way. This, like THE SANDLOT (which you listened to that episode, right? It's back in season 2 or whatever), has no big game. It's about more than baseball but baseball is both the frame and the delivery mechanism. Baseball teaches us about life so often--as a sport where succeeding 1/3 of the time is hugely successful will--and it has more than just baseball. This is BULL DURHAM. There is a lot going on in this movie. There is a lot that I talk about--it's one of the longer episodes that I've recorded and that's that I already know that I should never record longer episodes. And there is just a ton that I left out. I'll look at some of that here as is my way. Ron Shelton slaps. That's that. Dude is a gangster and lives in a similar space as Linklater. I don't exactly know how to communicate it but I would say it's the writer/director that fully understands their niche and understands themselves and, regardless of whatever copious life experience they may have, understands how to distill these concepts to something that really works in a movie. For more, you can check out my episode on DAZED AND CONFUSED. Sarandon, Costner, and Robbins were almost picture perfect. Costner does this sarcastic chuckle thing that I'm sure seemed cool on paper but it's a little less successful in practice. Other than that he was made for this role. I've heard that Costner is not necessarily the best person to be around while being a mere mortal but you cannot fault him in this role whatsoever. This was also "before he was famous" and that's weird to me because fuck Untouchables or whatever--this is what made Costner for me. Robbins knocks it out of the park. I love watching Tim Robbins--like everyone with cable I've seen THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION only a few dozen times and I still eat it up every time. But he was always that Tim Robbins--even in BULL DURHAM. Even in HIGH FIDELITY. Susan Sarandon was aces in this. She goes on from here to do THELMA & LOUISE which co-starred Gena Davis (yeah, you thought she was going to come up but I said this was the last baseball movie.... for the moment) and was directed by Ridley Scott. She's top-tier. She's stellar. She's in peak form at all points in time--there is zero phoning it in. Sarandon's performance was my favorite as a character in this movie. I only say that because Costner is 100% an actual baseball player while playing a baseball player and knowing the mind of a baseball player because he is an actual baseball player while playing a baseball player ad nauseam. Yes, this movie does have some exploration into homophobia of some sort. It's not as bad as this might make it sound but it does happen. It's probably better than average for a movie coming out in the 80s and is not outright hostile. There is a point where a character questions their sexuality and that's actually interesting--not offensive. This is all relating to the academic paper that I mention in the podcast (at the end). I think it comes from a very reasonable place where the ideal set for masculinity isn't complete domination but instead security and support. The characters themselves are trying to figure things out at times. There's another time where it's just an insult but, to quote Ralph Maccio--politics aside because his views are bad--"hey, it's the 80s". That's actually quoting his character, Daniel LaRusso, who isn't the bully but becomes able to defend himself. I realize that COBRA KAI might take that view a little differently when extrapolated however I'm reading from the text of THE KARATE KID and haven't watched COBRA KAI because, when I tried to cast it to my TV, YouTube wouldn't let me watch it fully. When you watch BULL DURHAM just think of that statement. Not about Ralph Maccio but the statement about masculinity. I've seen several ways to present the titles of movies but my favorite is in ALL CAPS. I'm trying that out. Does it lend me more credence... clearwater? Revival? Lookin out my back door? I'm sure I'm leaving things about but I 100% apologize for all of the wikipedia scholastics about religions. Journalism (if you can call what I do that), or academic research (if you can call it that), takes a lot of time and these people deserve a living wage like so many others. The economy for that is so upside-down that it's ridiculous. I don't know the answer to solve that problem--IF I have an answer for a problem then that problem is probably dumb as fuck and y'all politician-ass motherfuckers need to sort that shit out because I'm a guy that watches movies and waxes pedantic about them in his spare time. I have no business having solutions for any social problems. I'd be eager to understand what Crash Davis' life might look like in the era of Sabermetrics and the all-knowing internet. Would he have been passed over? There is no telling because, somehow, the story feels the same. You work really hard in the minors and maybe fortune smiles upon you. I think that Chris Carter was a baseball player as well. He was also an author of flowery speeches. Was this influence from Bull Durham and Ron Shelton or was this direct action? Was Ron Shelton a ghost writer for The X-Files? Probably not, but I'm trying to manufacture some type of actual relationship there. Their stories don't feel too different. Perhaps, if I had just been better at baseball, I'd be a screenwriter now. That's overly simplistic and reductionist and I don't know where I'm going with it. Nowhere, most likely. Actually, I think I've narrowed down where I'm going with it. I throw out these half-assed theories and it's not that I want to be right, but that I want the people to read or hear the theory and be like "yeah, that's the one" in their own vacuum. Perhaps that is a bit forward but if that happened I'd just be totally OK with it. Links (2138) Bull Durham the Musical - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btVHsQIrDZY (2138) Melissa Errico - "A Little Time To Myself" from Bull Durham: The Musical (Live) - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJoHlceoybI So there's a YouTube comment in there from 8 months ago saying that the music will go to Broadway. I may actually bend that motherfuck of a corner to go see it if that's the case. My wife will not understand. But I am compelled. Realistically, that's the only link. The academic paper mentioned is behind some type of paywalls so walk into your local public college or university's library and search for it there. You can likely print it out or save it to a USB drive. This is what public institutions are all about and I'm 100% for it. You can also potentially rent movies and music from the library. That's intense. Support your public universities and support your libraries. Whatever I'm sure I left things out. I've spent enough time working on this that I've lost notes that I've taken. I'm not angry I'm just angry at myself but it's not going to stop this show. It's happening. The file is already uploaded before I even begin typing this. You'd think I'd feel liberated by this loose format and you're correct@! I do. It's great. I recommend bucking the system and just being yourself to everyone who can afford to do it because, the reality of the situation is, not everyone can just be themselves and continue living their lives. There are 100% people who should not be able to be themselves and also live their lives and they're mostly falling under the banner of racists so fuck them. Be nice. Check out the paradox of tolerance. Play some baseball. Watch some baseball. Watch a movie. Do something nice for someone. Contemplate existence. Actualize yourself in a way that elevates everyone around you. Tap that untold power of the ever-expanding cosmos. Play Dungeons & Dragons, or another tabletop RPG that allows you the freedom to create and inhabit a character--it's great! Try at something you think is pointless because it probably isn't.

Acclaimed film director and writer Ron Shelton joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new book ‘The Church of Baseball' about the making of his baseball classic ‘Bull Durham' including the story of how he nearly lost out on landing Kevin Costner as the lead role of Crash Davis, how Susan Sarandon landed the role of Annie alongside Tim Robbins' Nuke LaLoosh, says why Coster is so believable and relatable in his sports movies, reveals how he mined his own professional baseball career for some of Bull Durham's story lines, and takes a look into the future and tells Rich what became of some of his more memorable characters including Crash and Nuke, Happy and Coach Pete from ‘Blue Chips,' Billy Hoyle and Gloria from ‘White Men Can't Jump,' and Roy McAvoy and David Simms from ‘Tin Cup.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball is back as is Film Seizure's Baseball Month! The guys go down to A ball to hang out with Crash Davis and Nuke Laloosh in Ron Shelton's comedy Bull Durham. Find new episodes every Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/FilmSeizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality.In this final installment of the interview, Cody discusses playing time issues, smartest ballplayers he's encountered, past encounters with the Tampa Bay Rays front office, the deep challenge of pinch-hitting and being a designated hitter, differences between the minors and majors, and the great work he's doing with the El Paso Border Youth Athletic Association. (Note: This is Part 4 of a four-part interview.)Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations.Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774sSupport the pod: Want to be a one-time guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. In this final installment of the interview, Cody discusses playing time issues, smartest ballplayers he's encountered, past encounters with the Tampa Bay Rays front office, the deep challenge of pinch-hitting and being a designated hitter, differences between the minors and majors, and the great work he's doing with the El Paso Border Youth Athletic Association. (Note: This is Part 4 of a four-part interview.) Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations. Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6 The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774s Support the pod: Want to be a one-time guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality.In this portion of the interview, Cody discusses the significance of clubhouse chemistry, team infighting, a manager's importance to winning and losing, why organizations play favorites with top prospects, and much, much more. (Note: This is Part 3 of a four-part interview.)Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations.Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774sSupport the pod: Want to be a one-time guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano continue their conversation with former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. In this portion of the interview, Cody discusses the significance of clubhouse chemistry, team infighting, a manager's importance to winning and losing, why organizations play favorites with top prospects, and much, much more. (Note: This is Part 3 of a four-part interview.) Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations. Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6 The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774s Support the pod: Want to be a one-time guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality.Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations.In this portion of the interview, Cody discusses facing elite MLB pitching, his approach to hitting, why he wasn't given more of an opportunity in the big leagues, mental health issues in sports, and much more. (Note: This is Part 2 of a four-part interview.)Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774sSupport the pod: Want to be a one-time guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality.Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations.In this portion of the interview, Cody discusses playing for Team Israel and the World Baseball Classic, anti-semitism in the sport, the experience of getting called up to The Show, and more.Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6Note: This is Part 1 of a four-part interview.The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774sSupport the pod: Want to guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations. In this portion of the interview, Cody discusses facing elite MLB pitching, his approach to hitting, why he wasn't given more of an opportunity in the big leagues, mental health issues in sports, and much more. (Note: This is Part 2 of a four-part interview.) Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6 The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774s Support the pod: Want to be a one-time guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Locked On Rays podcast, hosts Kevin Weiss and Ulises Sambrano are joined by former big leaguer Cody Decker, who is known as the real-life Crash Davis and a very colorful and outspoken baseball personality. Decker made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, but spent the bulk of his career as a prolific minor leaguer, hitting 204 home runs over a decade-plus of play for multiple organizations. In this portion of the interview, Cody discusses playing for Team Israel and the World Baseball Classic, anti-semitism in the sport, the experience of getting called up to The Show, and more. Follow Cody on Twitter @Decker6 Note: This is Part 1 of a four-part interview. The entire conversation is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlAzTFBhAVc&t=4774s Support the pod: Want to guest co-host a future episode of the Locked On Rays podcast with the boys? Visit buymeacoffee.com/RaysUnfiltered for more details and to sign-up. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon and Noah are back with a fun Hall of Fame twist! They lead off with a discussion about the Veterans Committee Inductees (and get angry for Dick Allen), and reflect on several players that they kind of already assumed were in the Hall of Fame already. Then, rather than rehash the same Hall ballot discussion again, they start up their own Short Hops Hall, celebrating the most decorated and iconic players in baseball film. Trimming a ballot of 18 to 5 inductees leads to heated debate, and multiple celebrity impressions. Tune in now for one of the funniest episodes of the year!   Timestamps On HoF Discourse (1:26) Pickoff Trivia: Gold Gloves (2:30) Veterans Committee Inductions (4:10) Buck O'Neil (6:15) Minnie Miñoso (8:48) Gil Hodges (11:48) Tony Oliva (14:26) Jim Kaat (16:24) Bud Fowler (18:08) Dick Allen >:( (19:48) The Short Hops Hall (22:19) Pedro Cerrano (24:15) Crash Davis (26:56) Jack Elliot (27:47) The Ghost of Shoeless Joe (29:17) The Ghost of Moonlight Graham (30:18) Willie Mays Hayes (30:37) Dottie Hinson (32:11) Roy Hobbs (33:27) Brandon does a segue (33:31) The G.O.A.T.

Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon and Noah are back with a fun Hall of Fame twist! They lead off with a discussion about the Veterans Committee Inductees (and get angry for Dick Allen), and reflect on several players that they kind of already assumed were in the Hall of Fame already. Then, rather than rehash the same Hall ballot discussion again, they start up their own Short Hops Hall, celebrating the most decorated and iconic players in baseball film. Trimming a ballot of 18 to 5 inductees leads to heated debate, and multiple celebrity impressions. Tune in now for one of the funniest episodes of the year!   Timestamps On HoF Discourse (1:26) Pickoff Trivia: Gold Gloves (2:30) Veterans Committee Inductions (4:10) Buck O'Neil (6:15) Minnie Miñoso (8:48) Gil Hodges (11:48) Tony Oliva (14:26) Jim Kaat (16:24) Bud Fowler (18:08) Dick Allen >:( (19:48) The Short Hops Hall (22:19) Pedro Cerrano (24:15) Crash Davis (26:56) Jack Elliot (27:47) The Ghost of Shoeless Joe (29:17) The Ghost of Moonlight Graham (30:18) Willie Mays Hayes (30:37) Dottie Hinson (32:11) Roy Hobbs (33:27) Brandon does a segue (33:31) The G.O.A.T.

Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon and Noah are back with a fun Hall of Fame twist! They lead off with a discussion about the Veterans Committee Inductees (and get angry for Dick Allen), and reflect on several players that they kind of already assumed were in the Hall of Fame already. Then, rather than rehash the same Hall ballot discussion again, they start up their own Short Hops Hall, celebrating the most decorated and iconic players in baseball film. Trimming a ballot of 18 to 5 inductees leads to heated debate, and multiple celebrity impressions. Tune in now for one of the funniest episodes of the year!   Timestamps On HoF Discourse (1:26) Pickoff Trivia: Gold Gloves (2:30) Veterans Committee Inductions (4:10) Buck O'Neil (6:15) Minnie Miñoso (8:48) Gil Hodges (11:48) Tony Oliva (14:26) Jim Kaat (16:24) Bud Fowler (18:08) Dick Allen >:( (19:48) The Short Hops Hall (22:19) Pedro Cerrano (24:15) Crash Davis (26:56) Jack Elliot (27:47) The Ghost of Shoeless Joe (29:17) The Ghost of Moonlight Graham (30:18) Willie Mays Hayes (30:37) Dottie Hinson (32:11) Roy Hobbs (33:27) Brandon does a segue (33:31) The G.O.A.T.

With more than 240 movies under our belts, Shat The Movies finally feels qualified to review the greatest sports film of all time: "Bull Durham." A young Tim Robbins, a sexy Kevin Costner, and a ripe Susan Sarandon do the unthinkable in this '80s classic: They surface the joy, sensuality, intelligence, passion, drama, and hard truths about baseball, a sport that's drifted into some very dull times. In this episode, Big D tells us what he believes in. Ash tells us about trying out for Little League, and Gene finds a new role model in Crash Davis. The Shat Crew also recall our favorite minor-league baseball memories and find one tiny flaw in this otherwise perfect film. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW Android: http://shatthemovies.com/android Apple/iTunes: http://shatthemovies.com/itunes Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/social-media CONTACT Email: hosts@shatthemovies.com Website: http://shatthemovies.com Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Commission Movie: http://shatthemovies.com/support Donate with Paypal: http://shatthemovies.com/paypal Donate With Venmo: http://shatthemovies.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: http://shatthemovies.com/shop Our TV Podcasts: https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

Award season has begun, with St. Louis taking home a record 5 Gold Gloves. Also, congratulations to Vladdy Guerrero Jr. on his winning the Hank Aaron Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance in the Field of Excellence. The battle for the Greatest Fictional Athlete continues, with matchups between Paul Crewe and Johnny Utah, Vince LaSalle and Ivan Drago, Crash Davis and Pete LaFleur, and Kate Veatch and Brendan Conlon. This week's Simpsonrama Episodes of the Week: Hurricane Neddy (Jacob), Homer the Heretic (Ben)

Tin Cup re-teams director Ron Shelton with his Bull Durham star Kevin Costner. The pairing, which was stellar in 1988's Durham, fails to rediscover the magic of that film. That's primarily because Roy McAvoy, the titular Tin Cup, just isn't likable. He's an obtuse man-child—much more akin to “Nuke” Laloosh than “Crash” Davis. And his foibles, which are on full display throughout, are never adequately addressed. One would be justified in arguing that his growth arc may actually be a negative one. Despite that, there is fun to be had on the back nine, especially if you ignore the forced romance sub-plot; and Tin Cup is at its best when it's tapping into the more spirited aspects and nuances of golf. In addition, its ending holds to this day. McAvoy's insistence on going for it all amplifies what could have been just a typical sports movie. That boldness is probably why critics appreciated it (72% on Rotten Tomatoes with 53 reviews). Audiences did, too. Though not a huge success, Tin Cup did manage to rake in $70+ million on a budget of $45 million. We'd say that's at least a box office par. Now sit back, grip and rip the top off a Modelo Negra, and define the moment! I, the Thunderous Wizard (@WriterTLK), Chumpzilla, Capt. Cash, and Mayor McCheese are letting the big dog eat! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – Tin Cup works very hard to stretch the limits of Kevin Costner's charm. (00:00)  Lingering Questions – We hear from our brothers in beer at Hop Nation USA, and then assess whether this movie ended appropriately. (53:14) The "Golden Tassle" Trivia Challenge – The Double Turn Podcast shanks one out of bounds, and then Chumpzilla challenges the field to a series of questions relating to the movie. (1:09:17) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We begin "Hops and Spooky Flops" with the long-gestating episode, Event Horizon.  (1:24:55) And, as always, hit us up on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids—the inspiration for Tin Cup's infamous 12 and more—from this week's episode! You can find this episode of Hops and Box Office Flops on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, Acast, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, and Amazon Music!

In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast: Part 2 of Jim Ward's interview with Northeastern University coach Mike Glavine. Mike talks about facing Todd Helton in a home run derby, the similarities between his playing career and Crash Davis from Bull Durham, and more! MLB Network's Sean Casey thanks Shaun Clancy from Foley's NY for raising money to help the Miracle League of the South Hills. Sean and Shaun also discuss what's next for Foley's and the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame! Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!

In honor of the upcoming "Field of Dreams" game, we are making this patron-only bonus episode available to everyone. No decade had as many beloved baseball movies as the 1980s. From "The Natural" in 1984 to "Field of Dreams" in 1989, Hollywood loved the National Pastime. So grab some popcorn and listen as our All-Star panel discusses the controversial ending to the "The Natural," the inaccuracies of "Eight Men Out" and whether Crash Davis could take Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn deep. Justin McGuire is joined by J Daniel, Jason Foster and Willie Steele. 

-Are people comfortable going back to sporting events? -Is our main man Cody Decker the real Crash Davis? Craig thinks so. -Will Craig bump into Suzyn when we are in the Bronx in a few weeks   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take the manboys out to the ballgame!! This week we are joined by our buddy Nick Woolford(Young and the Wrestless podcast) as we recast the 1988 baseball romcom, Bull Durham. Wild pitches, lollygagging and fungus covered shower shoes...start warming up that arm, meat...because you're going in!

Cody Decker, former MLB player, joins the show to talk Brewers, NL Central, and more. How did his Brewers “career” go? What are his thoughts on this current Brewers team? How can a manager manage a ballclub and all the personalities, and make them one cohesive group? Just how good are Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff? Is it just too hard to hit a baseball nowadays? Did he ever think about taking steroids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Baseball Opening Day the Reel Dudes talk about one of their favorite baseball movies Bull Durham. See how they relate to Crash Davis' Words of Wisdom and how they wish Susan Sarandon was well... any one else. 

Cody Decker, the self described 'real life Crash Davis' joins the show to chat about his love of the game of baseball, but hatred of the business as well as his massive love of the UK!In a wide ranging chat we hit on:- Being a Jewish ballplayer, and his time with the Israel baseball team- Why the Colorado Rockies suck- Jonny Gomes cameo in Cody's legendary career ending walk-off- The best Doctor Who storylines - The best Oasis songsThis one's a blast.

Eleven years in minor league baseball, and twenty days in the show. Sounds a lot like the fictional career of Crash Davis in "Bull Durham" but is actually the reality of the career of former big leaguer Cody Decker. Here's a clip from Cody's story on the 'From Phenom to the Farm' podcast talking about his comparisons to the fictional icon, and finally getting the call to head to big leagues. You can listen to the entire interview with Cody on the 'From Phenom to the Farm' podcast feed. Big Screen Sports is brought to you by DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket, BetOnline.ag and DoorDash. Use promo code BlueWire for 15% off your subscription to NFL Sunday Ticket, promo code BlueWire to claim your welcome bonus at BetOnline.ag and use promo code BlueWire on the DoorDash app for $5 off and no delivery fee on your first order of $15 or more. Episodes of Big Screen Sports drop every Monday. Get updates on the movies on the schedule by following Big Screen Sports on Twitter @Big_ScreenSport or joining the Big Screen Sports Facebook Group. 

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm’, former big leaguer Cody Decker joins to discuss his career, from UCLA to retirement. He will walk us through how he embraced the fun in baseball throughout the highs and lows of the minor leagues. He’ll talk bad paychecks, waiting for a call that might never come, and perhaps the greatest prank of all-time. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we run back the baseball classic Bull Durham from 1988! Join us as we discuss baseball superstitions, learning life lessons, and if the gender roles were reversed. We also relive the best managerial ejection from a baseball game ever and do a little math. InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook

In this week's 'Happy Hour' podcast, host Damian Lopez welcomes fellow caddies Brad Swearingen and Chad Antus to learn all about their interesting paths to the PGA Tour. For his part, Swearingen is the self-proclaimed "Crash" Davis of the minor leagues, a part of seven wins on the Korn Ferry Tour, helping several players graduate to the PGA Tour... where Swearingen has also spent plenty of time as a caddie. Antus also explains the best way to land a bag on the bigger tours if you're an aspiring professional caddie.

This week it’s a big pop culture dive to start off with. Baseball ties to The Goldbergs, Party of Five, Fuller House & Bill Nye Saves the World. We review the top 10 jerk list from 1996 and reveal a baseball movie universe conspiracy theory. Speaking of baseball movies, Bull Durham is one of the most beloved. Crash Davis though has nothing on Mike Hessman. We cover the real life minor league home run champ, his many stops and even more dingers. A sexy 1986 Donruss pack is up for this week’s Wax Pack heroes. Mark Hamburger - https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hambuma01.shtmlMike Hessman - https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=hessma001mic Twitter - @twostrikenoiseInstagram - @twostrikenoiseWax Pack Heros on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

This evening we'll delve into the legend of Nick Burdi, the retirement of Mark Reynolds, the Brandin Cooks debacle, Zack is anything but Godley, a Crash Davis quote, the Indians Aaron Civale, America's backup Jeff Mathis, the Rockies Peter Lambert, and Steve Blass disease.

Jeremy got caught in some kind of weird lapse of "Is that person famous?" and Jeff won't let it go as we chase down somebody who literally has no claims to fame.

Danielle Sepulveres, writer, actress and crazed Mets fan returns to the podcast to discuss the round about strategy of Crash Davis and the importance of being able to discuss what hat you are wearing. Follow Danielle on Twitter at @ellesep . Join the Bull Durham Minute Dugout on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/928386427538867/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BullDurhamMin

How many home runs does it take before a guy knows when he can “pimp a home run” and when you need to try to leg out a double? Apparently, the answer is more than 200 because this week's Moonlighter had to second guess himself even in the last plate appearance of his career. Cody Decker was drafted in the 22nd round in 2009 by the San Diego Padres and played across the US and for Team Israel. His professional baseball career of over 1000 games included almost 900 hits and 645 RBIs until his retirement on July 7, 2019. Decker had a tremendous career on the diamond and has also made a name for himself on social media and Periscope with hilarious ballpark stories.

Hey there, Longhorn Nation.....it's been a while. Yeah, that's right.....just like that Tinder/Bumble date that ghosted you, we're back and ready to get busy. Whether you find that to be a positive or negative development is entirely up to you, of course.  In our Season Preview episode here, we go a bit longer than we normally will, but as Crash Davis famously once quipped.... "We're dealing with a lot of stuff, here....." So, we hope you enjoy our returning foray back into podcast land, and....as has been the case in the past....we work a little blue at times, so be cognizant of where, and around whom, you drink us in. 

Crash Davis or Dottie Hinson? Stan Ross or Lou Collins? Is Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn a starter or a reliever? Picking the best lineup of baseball movie characters offers up plenty of debate, and on today's episode we pick a starting lineup, pitching staff, & manager made up of our favorite players from baseball movies. Remember to subscribe, rate, & review. Can follow the podcast on Twitter @TroublePod & Instagram @TroubleWithTheScriptPod

Baseball Specialty Show Hosts: Brian and Roy Our National Pastime.  Baseball. The sport that has carried our country for decades. Yes we may be big movie and tv buffs over here but its possible we know a little something about baseball too. Baseball movies that is. In honor of Opening Day (should be a national holiday), we have compiled our full team filled with nothing but movie/tv baseball characters. No actual ballplayers were harmed during the drafting of these teams. We chose such greats as Crash Davis, Dottie Hinson, Benny 'The Jet' Rodriguez, Nuke LaLoosh, Roy Hobbs, Willie Mays Hayes and so many more to round our our squads top to bottom.  We even added in Managers, team physicians, umpires and fans! We hope you enjoy our specialty episode all about baseball players in the movies! Whose team do you think would win? Who would you put onto your squad?!? Join the convo: twitter: @taketoopodcast web: taketoopodcast.com email: taketoopodcast@gmail.com hotline: 434-602-1931 PLAY BALL!!

Joe Posnanski welcomes back partner Michael Schur after a one-week hiatus for another great episode of The PosCast. Michael gloats in all of his glory during the Yankee Minute, the pair ponders how in the world Crash Davis never got a legitimate shot in the big leagues and this week's draft centers around small improvements that should be implemented to make the world a more efficient place.  The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur will post new episodes every two weeks from July 17 through mid-December. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

Joe Posnanski welcomes back partner Michael Schur after a one-week hiatus for another great episode of The PosCast. Michael gloats in all of his glory during the Yankee Minute, the pair ponders how in the world Crash Davis never got a legitimate shot in the big leagues and this week's draft centers around small improvements that should be implemented to make the world a more efficient place.  The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur will post new episodes every two weeks from July 17 through mid-December. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Sears is a real life "Crash Davis." A native Iowan, Sears had big league stints with the Minnesota Twins over the course of 2 seasons in the early 2000s during his 11 year professional baseball career. In this conversation with Andy Flattery, Todd recounts the time he went yard against Pedro Martinez, his David Ortiz story, and the time his Nebraska Cornhusker team brawled with their rival, the Creighton Blue Jays.  Lastly, Todd proposes an amazing "alternate reality" when he discusses the very real possiblity that he would have played both baseball and basketball at Iowa State University.  Take a look at what Todd Sears is up to now at completegamekc.org This episode was sponsored by Simple Wealth Planning

Episode 282 – Was That A “Crash Davis?” The latest episode of “Field of Streams” is live! In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Colin Moran’s injury, strange ownership percentages, Chris Smith and Cesar Valdez, Alex Meyer’s inconsistent success, Matt’s hate of the bad Guaranteed Rate logo, Dylan thinking about maybe possibly considering Scott Feldman, plenty of discussion about […]

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kurt Russell to discuss the origin of Mr. Nobody in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise (5:00), the alternate universe where he (and not Kevin Costner) played Crash Davis (16:00), the big chance to play Elvis on ABC (23:00), Snake Plissken's motivations in 'Escape From New York' (29:00), shooting 'Silkwood' with Meryl Streep and Cher (36:00), meeting Goldie Hawn (41:00), experiencing tabloid culture as a celebrity couple (48:00), Robin Williams's incessant joke-telling (53:00), working with Sly Stallone (58:00), Val Kilmer's on-set antics (1:04:00), bringing Herb Brooks to life in 'Miracle' (1:10:00), and his love of wine (1:16:00).

Zach and Matt try to figure out if Crash Davis was a poet masquerading as a ball player or just an insufferable douche.  Also, a discussion about how life and baseball were different in the 1980s, how Susan Sarandon has looked exactly the same for roughly 30 years and how sex scenes used to go on forever and ever.  It's baseball.  It's sex.  It's religion.  Enjoy it people, it's what America is all about. Follow the show on Twitter: @GreatestPod   Check us out on iTunes!  Rate & Review.  Thanks for listening!

When karma decides to smile on you, she really smiles. From the early moments of this tournament when UVA was trailing it's 16 seed (again!), until the last little bit of good grace (a fingertip!). Andy Pollin stayed up late, and we discussed the Final Four, replay, the state of college hoops, and the endless futility of Crash Davis.