Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 77: “Heaven Can Wait”
Did Warren Beatty inspire the greatest serial killer in Cleveland’s history?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 77: “Heaven Can Wait”
Author: J-Dub
Author and Managing Editor at Dubsism, a blog about life as viewed through sports, old movies, and too many concussions.
RIP, Steve Dalkowski
Many baseball fans have never heard of Steve Dalkowski, but you know his story if you’ve ever seen the movie “Bull Durham.”… Read More RIP, Steve Dalkowski
Misty Water-Colored Memories – Episode 1: “Breaking The Law”
The first installment in a new series about songs tied to specific memories. Today’s tale is one of juvenile delinquency on the eve of the Reagan administration.… Read More Misty Water-Colored Memories – Episode 1: “Breaking The Law”
RIP, Mike Curtis
RIP, James Michael Curtis. You were a guy who got overlooked in an era of dominant linebackers, and that wasn’t right.… Read More RIP, Mike Curtis
Change My Mind: Prince
Today’s Take: Prince’s music is massively over-rated…and by “over-rated,” I mean “sucks infected monkey dick.”… Read More Change My Mind: Prince
Point-Counterpoint: The Post-Virus Sports Landscape
Will sports fans come back after the shut-down, and if they don’t, will COVID-19 be the real reason? J-Dub and SportsChump sort it out!… Read More Point-Counterpoint: The Post-Virus Sports Landscape
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 76: “The Ten Commandments”
What could Vincent Price have in common with the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, and Indianapolis Colts? Easter Sunday on Dubsism is the only place you can find out!… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 76: “The Ten Commandments”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 75: “With Six You Get Eggroll”
Dubsism…the only place where you can see the link between the Indiana Pacers and Doris Day.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 75: “With Six You Get Eggroll”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 74: “Moby Dick”
Searching for the “great white whale” and the quest for a quarterback aren’t as different as you might think.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 74: “Moby Dick”
Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 7: “Boys Don’t Cry”
This movie draws out EVERYBODY’S biases…like those who think they already know why I hate this movie. They don’t.… Read More Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 7: “Boys Don’t Cry”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 73: “The Rockford Files – The Competitive Edge”
Here’s where you discover how an episode of “The Rockford Files” has tentacles reaching an insane asylum down south and a prison in Montana.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 73: “The Rockford Files – The Competitive Edge”
Can You Survive The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon?
All “disaster” movies have three main characteristics, and we’re hosting this event to celebrate all of them! Join us today!… Read More Can You Survive The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon?
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 72: “McVicar”
Roger Daltrey breaks out his acting chops breaking out of prison. He had no idea he was telling the Ron LeFlore story.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 72: “McVicar”
It’s Time For The “Lawrence Welk Bubble Basketball Bracket Bonanza” CANCELLED
UPDATE: Obviously with the NCAA’s decision on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 to cancel the men’s basketball tournament, there won’t be a contest held on Dubsism. But as the old saying goes, “Just wait until next year!”
Besides, none of you chumps were going to beat me anyway!… Read More It’s Time For The “Lawrence Welk Bubble Basketball Bracket Bonanza” CANCELLED
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 71: “The Hunt For Red October”
Dubsism: The only place you can discover the connection between Sean Connery and Fidel Castro. … Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 71: “The Hunt For Red October”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 70: “The Green Berets”
The two best examples of an “elite team” within a team: A Special Forces detachment and a great offensive line.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 70: “The Green Berets”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 69: “The Conversation”
Should surveillance expert Harry Caul have been a consultant to the New England Patriots and Houston Astros?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 69: “The Conversation”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 68: “Hollywood Air Force”
“Porky’s” meets the Air National Guard…all produced and directed by Bert Convy. Only the Washington Generals could top that for “bad.”… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 68: “Hollywood Air Force”
Guest Column: Jim Rockford On Commissioner Manfred, The Houston Astros, and Sign-Stealing
There’s a reason why we have “due process.” This is a perfect example. … Read More Guest Column: Jim Rockford On Commissioner Manfred, The Houston Astros, and Sign-Stealing
The XFL: Second Week, First Impressions
So, the first two weeks of the XFL are in the books. When we’re not watching sports, Mrs. J-Dub is a fan of those travel shows hosted by chefs; along the likes of the late, great Anthony Bourdain or nowadays Gordon Ramsay. But the one matters here is Andrew Zimmern because when tasting new and… Read More The XFL: Second Week, First Impressions
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