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Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 10 – “A New Life”

Getting a divorce is like firing your coach. Sometimes, it doesn’t solve the problem. … Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 10 – “A New Life”

January 26, 2018August 19, 2018 J-Dub2 Comments

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 9 – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

Clark Griswold and New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft have more in common than you might think.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 9 – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

December 25, 2017December 23, 2023 J-Dub2 Comments

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 8 – “The Hindenburg”

How a movie with two hours of essentially nothing followed by a titanic Teutonic explosion reminds me of a certain football coach.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 8 – “The Hindenburg”

December 10, 2017August 19, 2018 J-Dub5 Comments

The Dubsism Independence Day Movie Marathon

If you have cable in America, July 4th is a day for wall-to-wall war movies. Here’s what J-Dub is watching while he’s not training for the Hot Dog eating contest.… Read More The Dubsism Independence Day Movie Marathon

July 4, 2017June 28, 2018 J-DubLeave a comment

Ask J-Dub – Episode 6

Today’s dip into the Dubsism Mail-Bag takes us to the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, the greatest Sci-Fi movie ever, and much more!… Read More Ask J-Dub – Episode 6

May 30, 2017August 19, 2018 J-DubLeave a comment

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 7 – “The Blues Brothers”

Kirby Puckett and Kent Hrbek have more in common with Jake and Elwood Blues than you ever knew.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 7 – “The Blues Brothers”

May 29, 2017June 28, 2018 J-Dub5 Comments

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 6 – “Fail-Safe”

Beware of the guy who uses impressive-sounding numbers to sell you something your gut tells you is bullshit.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 6 – “Fail-Safe”

April 13, 2017August 19, 2018 J-Dub4 Comments

The Dubsism List of the Ten Greatest Movie Directors and Their Sports Figure Equivalents

Broken down to their base elements, sports and cinema are just sub-genres of entertainment; they both contain drama, conflict, and suspense. Great directors understand that.… Read More The Dubsism List of the Ten Greatest Movie Directors and Their Sports Figure Equivalents

April 4, 2017June 30, 2019 J-Dub9 Comments

Ask J-Dub – Episode 3

J-Dub takes on queries about the NCAA Tournament, the NFL in Los Angeles, and a frank discussion about the movie “Stripes.”… Read More Ask J-Dub – Episode 3

March 16, 2017August 19, 2018 J-Dub4 Comments

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 5 – “Mutiny on the Bounty”

The sports world is full of “Captain Bligh” types, but there is a lack of true “Fletcher Christians.”… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 5 – “Mutiny on the Bounty”

February 25, 2017June 28, 2018 J-Dub2 Comments

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 4 – “The Clock”

Do you remember when America was a “team?”… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 4 – “The Clock”

January 20, 2017August 19, 2018 J-DubLeave a comment

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 3 – “Paths of Glory”

Stanley Kubrick warned us about people like Roger Goodell 60 years ago.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 3 – “Paths of Glory”

December 8, 2016August 19, 2018 J-Dub1 Comment

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 2 – “A Fish Called Wanda”

Would you let Jamie Lee Curtis be your agent, or how does Drew Rosenhaus look naked? J-Dub is here to sort it out for you.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 2 – “A Fish Called Wanda”

November 26, 2016June 28, 2018 J-Dub2 Comments

Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 1 – “Sergeant York”

What could Russell Wilson possibly have in common with a war hero from 100 years ago?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies: Episode 1 – “Sergeant York”

November 22, 2016June 28, 2018 J-Dub3 Comments

J-Dub Gambling Challenge: I Have To Go All Turner Classic Movies On You

J-Dub breaks down the origin of one the great comedies of all time…and don’t call me Shirley.… Read More J-Dub Gambling Challenge: I Have To Go All Turner Classic Movies On You

October 10, 2016October 29, 2016 J-DubLeave a comment

The Essential Dubsism List of Classic Movies

If you say “Casablanca” is your favorite movie, but you’ve never seen “Jaws”…this is for you.… Read More The Essential Dubsism List of Classic Movies

April 20, 2016August 24, 2019 J-Dub174 Comments

Coaches’ Death Watch: Week 9 – The “Star Wars” Edition

JFI’s latest installment on NFL Coaches who are about to go the way of the Death Star.… Read More Coaches’ Death Watch: Week 9 – The “Star Wars” Edition

December 26, 2015October 29, 2016 JFI1 Comment

Coaches’ Death Watch: Week 6 – The “Let’s All Go To The Movies” Edition

Which NFL coach is about to get a “permanent intermission?”… Read More Coaches’ Death Watch: Week 6 – The “Let’s All Go To The Movies” Edition

December 5, 2015October 29, 2016 JFI4 Comments

The Dubsism View Of Iconic Movie and Television Characters As Played by Sports Figures

A “What if?” aimed at what might happen if we re-cast certain classic characters with some from the world of sports?… Read More The Dubsism View Of Iconic Movie and Television Characters As Played by Sports Figures

November 1, 2015October 29, 2016 J-DubLeave a comment

J-Dub and SportsChump Dissect “ESPN: The Movie”

The question isn’t IF it will be bad. The question is HOW bad?… Read More J-Dub and SportsChump Dissect “ESPN: The Movie”

February 28, 2015October 29, 2016 J-Dub2 Comments

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