Summary:

In this conversation, Nick and Rick discuss their favorite sports movies. They cover a wide range of films, including St. Ralph, The Wrestler, The Cutting Edge, and Over the Top. They also debate whether certain movies are actually sports movies or fall into other genres. The conversation is filled with nostalgia, personal anecdotes, and passionate opinions about these beloved films.

Takeaways:

--Sports movies can evoke strong emotions and have a lasting impact on viewers.
--Some movies may blur the line between sports movies and other genres, leading to debates and disagreements.
--Certain movies, despite being critically panned, can still be enjoyable and hold a special place in people's hearts.
--Movies based on true stories can provide a deeper level of emotional connection and appreciation.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
00:57 St. Ralph - A Fictional Running Movie
03:03 The Wrestler - Depiction of the Independent Wrestling Scene
05:09 Movies That Are Not Sports Movies
06:26 Movies from the 80s and 90s
08:39 Movies with Inspirational Endings
09:28 The Cutting Edge - A So Bad It's Good Movie
09:57 Movies with Emotional Impact
11:33 Movies That Sparked Disagreements
13:03 Movies Based on True Stories
14:13 Field of Dreams - Sports Movie or Drama?
15:23 Mighty Ducks - A Childhood Favorite
15:52 Best of the Best - A So Bad It's Good Movie
16:46 Sports Movies Starring Animals
17:18 Rookie of the Year - A Disappointing Movie
18:20 Over the Top - A Guilty Pleasure
20:59 Movies That Are Difficult to Watch
21:20 Movies About Pete Rose
22:31 The Cutting Edge - A Friend's Favorite Movie
23:29 Over the Top - A Terrible Movie That's Fun to Watch
26:02 Closing Remarks