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Why do sports films captivate us? How do they speak to the competitor deep inside? Can a great sports flick make you fall in love with a game you never cared for?

Join lifelong friends and film fanatics Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen as they go deep into the psychology, storytelling, and raw emotional power of the greatest sports movies ever made.

Strap in for a cinematic thrill ride covering everything from boxing to baseball, hockey to horse racing. You’ll never see sports—or sports movies—the same way again. The whistle blows on The Adrian Moment.

The Program

From high school fields to Hollywood’s portrayal of college football, Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen explore the pervasive influence of the game on and off the screen. Join them as they dissect the 1993 film “The Program,” exploring themes of ambition, ethics, and the pressures faced by athletes, sparked by the complex character of Steve Latimer.

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The Program

From high school fields to Hollywood’s portrayal of college football, Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen explore the pervasive influence of the game on and off the screen. Join them as they dissect the 1993 film “The Program,” exploring themes of ambition, ethics, and the pressures faced by athletes, sparked by the complex character of Steve Latimer.

Listen Now »

White Men Can’t Jump

Did Ron Shelton steal our catchphrases? Ocean and Jim uncover a bizarre connection to “White Men Can’t Jump,” unearthing a shared history with the film’s most iconic lines and exploring the movie’s surprisingly relevant themes in a conversation that’s part nostalgic trip, part existential crisis.

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Rugby & Reconciliation in Invictus

Can a rugby team heal a nation divided? On this episode of The Adrian Moment, we delve into Clint Eastwood’s “Invictus” and explore Nelson Mandela’s gamble to unite South Africa through the power of sport.

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Borg vs McEnroe: A Rivalry For the Ages

Join Ocean and Jim as they unravel the mysteries of tennis scoring and dive into the epic rivalry of “Borg vs McEnroe.” Discover how these legendary players’ contrasting paths to greatness make for a captivating story on and off the court.

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