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.

For Love of the Game

April 3, 2025

This week, Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen review For Love of the Game, the 1999 Kevin Costner film that is as much about loss as it is about baseball. It is a film where the act of throwing a baseball is about memory, regret, and the search for meaning in the final moments of a career.

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Ford v Ferrari: Speed, Determination, and Rivalry

June 6, 2024

In the latest episode of The Adrian Moment podcast, hosts Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen take a thrilling ride through the 2019 film “Ford v Ferrari.” Join them as they explore the high-stakes world of auto racing and delve into the fascinating true story behind Ford’s audacious attempt to dethrone Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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The Legacy of 61*

May 23, 2024

In the latest episode of The Adrian Moment, hosts Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen discuss the 2001 film “61*”, which portrays the 1961 race between Yankees teammates Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris to break Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record. The hosts explore the film’s central theme of hero worship and the controversy surrounding Maris’ record.

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