The Back Wall

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 @filthyarmenian and @rarecandypod1

We explore the frightening HBO documentary about the scam football high school and the absolute psychopath who founded it, plus reflections on the opening week of college football. For the full episode and our complete catalog of uncensored play-by-play on the ball games and scandals that shape America, get a free trial subscription at patreon.com/thebackwall to keep this show going Follow us on X @backwallpod Brought to you by Filthy Armenian & Glen Rockney

Michael Oher, the NFL left tackle on whom The Blind Side book and blockbuster movie (starring Sandra Bullock) is based, is now suing the white family that adopted him for "exploitation." What version of the story is true: the heartwarming tale of American charity and racial harmony (inspired by football obsession), or the new narrative of rich whitey profiting off the young, gifted, and black? Enjoy this free audio episode. For the video version, and for access to most of our episodes, please become a patron at patreon.com/thebackwall -- you can get a 7 day free trial now. Follow us on X @backwallpod Brought to you by @filthyarmenian @rarecandypod and our patrons

We review the movie AIR, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Amazon blockbuster about the origin of the Nike Air Jordan. We also talk about the Best QB U rankings and more. To listen or watch to the full episode, get a free trial subscription at patreon.com/thebackwall today and support the show Follow us on twitter @backwallpod

Our college football locker room correspondent Sam rejoins us to examine the hazing scandal rocking Northwestern football and costing Pat Fitzgerald his job -- with each allegation more damning the last...to the alleged victims. Plus a lamentation on the fall of the NFL running back, and a debate on what that says about the differences between the college and pro game. Enjoy this free episode, but to listen to our entire catalog and most eps down the line, please subscribe at patreon.com/thebackwall Sam is the host of The Third Place video game podcast Follow us on twitter @backwallpod

We ponder the meaning of the historic layoffs at ESPN, the NFL players who got suspended for gambling, the drunk driving and Catholic homosexual-baiting of fired West Virginia coach Bob Huggins, and other summer storylines. For the full episode, in audio and video, subscribe at patreon.com/thebackwall for our entire catalog. Follow us on twitter @backwallpod

What's winning got to do with it? We review the The Gambler by Dostoyevsky and the classic 1974 crime drama very loosely based on it, directed by Karel Reisz and written by James Toback, starring James Caan as a literature professor who seems to have everything a man could possibly want. Except... This is a preview. For the full 90 minute episode, in audio and video, get a free trial subscription to our Patreon at patreon.com/thebackwall and support the only show that takes a cultural-literary scalpel to the world of sport, it’s deepest darkest moments, its wildest scandals, it’s relevance to psyches and cities and changes to society, and its politics from a non stupid perspective.

Spike Lee may be a doofus but HE GOT GAME (1998) is a cinematic masterpiece and possibly the best sports movie of all time. We explore why the stunt casting of Ray Allen was so historically successful, and how it was almost Kobe instead. Also Denzel's command of the paint, Rick Fox and Jim Brown's clutch spot work off the bench, the hilarious coach cameos from the sideline, and why Spike Lee's surrealistic shooting touch, wrongly characterized by sportswriters as "inaccurate," hits nothing but net. Enjoy this free episode -- for the video version, and access to all our episodes, get a FREE TRIAL subscription at patreon.com/thebackwall With the great Amanda Milius Follow the show @backwallpod Follow co-host Glen @rarecandypod1 Follow co-host Alec @filthyarmenian Please rate, review, and spread the word

White Men Can't Jump captures America at its best (1992 version) and at its worst (2023 SSRI version). We review the original, starring Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perez, against the new Hulu "remix" starring whoever it doesn't matter. With Eddie of Car Crash fame. This is a preview. For the full episode, in audio and video, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/thebackwall Follow us on twitter @backwallpod

Reviewing the documentary Fantastic Lies, we examine the Duke Lacrosse rape scandal that launched the "alt right" careers of Stephen Miller and Richard Spencer and defined this generation's trial-by-media-lynch mob abandonment of due process in the name of racial and sexual justice. With @AcewriterAC of Loud Sound Epicenter For the full episode in audio and video, subscribe to The Back Wall with a 7 day free trial now at patreon.com/thebackwall and get access to our entire catalog of raunchy reactionary deep dives into the ball games and ball scandals that shaped America. Follow us on twitter @backwallpod

A live play by play on the sixth and final game of the Lakers Warriors playoff series, where the great run of Steph Curry, Klay, and Steve Kerr's BLM offense/Antifa defense comes to a sad Hollywood ending, much to the resigned pensiveness of Glen and the cautious pleasure of Filthy and our new official NBA correspondent Amanda Milius. Enjoy this free audio episode and become a subscriber for video/audio of all our episode at patreon.com/thebackwall. Follow us on twitter @backwallpod

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson came out of retirement as a zen master troll to say he stopped watching the NBA after BLM summer 2020. We review the controversial statement in light of his heroic coaching career and his spiritual roots, as revealed in the his books SACRED HOOPS and 11 RINGS. Enjoy this free full episode, and subscribe on Patreon to access all our eps on video and audio, including 2 each month that are only available to subscribers, and our entire backlog of investigations into the most controversial and spiritually important sports topics in American history. Follow us on twitter @backwallpod Follow co-hosts @filthyarmenian and @rarecandypod