On a very somber day, we distract ourselves with memories of what high school football used to mean, as depicted in the morally corrupt but pornographically joyous film VARSITY BLUES (1999) For video of this episode and access to our entire catalog of reactionary play-by-play on the ball games and ball tv/movies that shaped America, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod Follow co-hosts @filthyarmenian and @rarecandypod1

We are BACK to inaugurate the 2025 college football season with a review of the surprisingly good Netflix docu-series ANY GIVEN SATURDAY and analyze its rare insights into the coaching personalities of the SEC, which inspires us to brainstorm a genius plan for saving Hawaii football. For our full catalog and video of this episode, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall

We appreciate Oliver Stone's underrated high-speed NFL opera ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (1999), with its sneak preview of Diddy freak offs, starring Pacino Diaz Quaid and Jamie Foxx. We also cover the cuck scandal featuring Steve Smith Sr. and and a new confession that the Richie Icognito bullying scandal was fake. For our full catalog of episodes on the ball scandals and stories that shaped America, and video of all episodes, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwal...

We ponder the eternal youth of new Raiders coach Pete Carroll and try to fix the dismal failing state of the NBA, MLB, and NHL. For access to video and our full back catalog, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us @backwallpod on X

The ramifications of Bill Belichick seeking his thrill on Chapel Hill, another tired NFL zoomer, and thoughts on this year's coaching carousel and the NFL vs college debate. For our catalog in video and audio, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod @filthyarmenian @rarecandypod1

We make our endorsements for today's election, review the Dodgers World Series title, and check on the state of college football in the post-Saban era. For the video of this and access to all the episodes in our catalog -- on the ball games and scandals that shaped America -- subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @thebackwallpod Follow co-hosts @filthyarmenian and @rarecandypod1

Adam returns to review the new Netflix docu-series Mr. McMahon, talk our favorite wrestlers, and analyze how Vince McMahon merged soap opera with live sport to create a supremely American phenomenon. For video of this ep and access to our full catalog of episodes on the ball games and scandals that shaped America, subscribe to patreon.com/thebackwall Adam is the host of System of Systems and the author of Safety Propaganda

Before a heartfelt appreciation of the toxic masculinity cinema classic Major League (1989), we review the drags, intersex knockouts, and pole vault cockblocks of the Paris Olympics. For our full catalog episodes on the ball games and scandals and sports movies that shaped America, in audio and video, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod

A frenetic live play-by-play with Amanda Milius and Filthy Armenian of Boston's one loss in the finals (Game 4) becomes a bull session on the meaning of Mark Cuban, the Mavs, Celtics, the Lakers, Jerry West and Kobe Bryant's last words. For access to all our eps in audio and video, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod Follow hosts @filthyarmenian and @rarecandypod1

After assessing the sudden rise of WNBALM, we review the steamy new tennis romance directed by Luca Guadagnino as a sports film, and a provocative revelation of White Zendaya. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rarecandypod and @filthyarmenian

The retirement of notorious umpire Angel Hernandez prompts us to appreciate the meaning of bad referees before bidding farewell to the great Bill Walton and analyzing the Tom Brady Roast on Netflix. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rarecandypod and @filthyarmenian

We dream of being coached by Gene Hackman in the Fifties in this review of HOOSIERS (1986). We also say goodbye to O.J. and have some thoughts on the NFL Draft. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rarecandypod and @filthyarmenian

On the cusp of Opening Day, we unpack the shocking gambling scandal mystery surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, considering all possible explanations. We also get into NBA player Jontay Porter's gambling scandal. For access to our entire catalog of uncensored sports investigations and video episodes of each show, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/thebackwall Follow co-hosts @rarecandypod and @filthyarmenian

We review William Friedkin's BLUE CHIPS (1994) starring Nick Nolte as a college basketball coach (modeled after Bob Knight) who has to pay players to stay relevant, a poignant love letter to the now completely busted romance of amateurism and the hard-ass coach. For the video of this episode, and access to our entire catalog, please subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Hosted by Glen Rockney and Filthy Armenian

We review two massive team-wide MeToo allegations in the Canadian national hockey world, stemming from that sport's notorious age-old bonding ritual. We also review a new list of suspected bisexual athletes. w/ Kurt For video of this episode, and access to our entire catalog of uncensored investigations in to the ball scandals that shaped America, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us @backwallpod Hosted by Filthy Armenian and Glen Rockney

We review the Vince McMahon sex "scandal" and the movie O. (2001) starring Martin Sheen and Josh Hartnett. For video of this episode and access to our entire catalog, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod

Three of the greatest football coaches of all time step down (for now), triggering the most historically momentous coaching carousel in a long long time. We unpack the ramifications for college football, ruminate on the sad final seasons of Belickick's demise, Pete Carrol's eternal youth, and the cinematic charms of the recently departed Bob Knight. For the full episode and our entire catalog in video and audio, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod

We examine the lies of baseball great Pete Rose, famously banned for life from baseball for gambling as a player and manager on his own team. Does he deserve a second chance? If you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the show on Patreon.com/thebackwall for our entire catalog of investigations into the ball scandals that shape America.

Yet another MeToo accusation victim is vindicated. We watch and dissect pitcher Trevor Bauer's viral video about the text messages from his ex whose allegations got him kicked out of major league baseball. For the full episode, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall

A professional rape survivor has accused Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker of touching his penis against her will. On their 27th phone call. We unpack the he-said she-said of this latest peniscution of a highly paid American male, ponder a noir spin off, and go over this week's college football betting lines. For the full uncensored catalog in audio and video, support the show by becoming a patron at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on X @backwallpod Follow co-hosts @filthyarm...