Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara

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  The Best of Recruiting on Throwbacks 13.08.2026 49min

  Everybody dreams of the red carpet treatment that is being recruited as a Division I athlete, and our own Matt Leinart and so many of our Throwbacks guests did just that. Of course, those legendary stories are some of their favorites to tell, and on Throwbacks they pull no punches. From Nick Saban’s ability to predict the future to Mark Ingram, to the running back the GOAT Barry Sanders idolized on his recruiting visit to Oklahoma and so much more. Those moments plus LeSean McCoy being brought to tears thinking about a coach that took a chance on him, plus where weather factored into Matt’s decision making as a California kid and so much more on a special Throwbacks episode.   A big thank you to our sponsors:  BetMGM: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.  Uncrustables: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!    New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      00:00 Show open  02:00 Who Matt recruiting to USC  03:13 Matt’s Oklahoma recruiting trip  08:25 Did weather impact Matt’s college choice?   10:27 Nick Saban recruiting Mark Ingram  12:14 Barry Sanders’ Oklahoma State recruiting trip  13:40 The Bush Push was Evan Turner’s Notre Dame recruiting trip  15:42 Why LeSean McCoy chose Pitt   19:22 Why Shawne Merriman stayed home with Maryland  23:43 Michael Redd picked Ohio State over Michigan   24:55 Mark Ingram’s recruiting parties were legendary   30:02 Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo, Kevin Love and Mike Beasley took all the money during Evan Turner’s recruiting  32:27 LeSean McCoy’s favorite recruiting visits   34:09 Why Greg Olsen left Notre Dame for Miami  37:20 Arian Foster wants to know how much money Matt made at USC  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Best of Golf on Throwbacks 06.08.2026 45min

  When Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara came together for Throwbacks they found middle ground at a place they’d never imagined: Golf. Over the course (get it?) of two seasons the guys have bonded with the likes of Mark Wahlberg, Austin Reaves, The Miz, Justin Thomas, Mark Ingram and more about their love of hitting the links. For this special “Best Of” episode of Throwbacks we run back some of the best golf stories over 90 episodes of the show, from golfing with Phil Milkelson with the cast of Entourage, to Matt getting custom clubs with his America's Dumbest costar and bestie Jojo Siwa, there’s just no telling where the stories will go.   A big thank you to our sponsors:  BetMGM: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.    KaChava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code THROWBACKS for 15% off your first order.    Uncrustables: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!    New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Best of USC on Throwbacks 30.07.2026 1h 12min

  There are very few college football teams as iconic as the USC Trojans, and luckily for Throwbacks we have one of the greatest Trojans of all-time in Matt Leinart to talk about what it’s like to play for USC. Over the course of the show’s two seasons, Matt has taken the audience behind the scenes discussing some of the hidden moments and letting the world know just how great it was to be the quarterback of the National Champion USC Trojans. Whether it’s a date with Riahnna, or a practice pass to Will Farrell, or looking back at the legendary Bush Push or just what it was like to play with Reggie Bush, Matt tells it all and more on this special edition of Throwbacks.   A big thank you to our sponsors:  NHTSA: This Moment. Speeding Catches up With You. Paid for by NHTSA. www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding    Uncrustables: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!    New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)          00:00 Show open  02:55 Will Ferrell came to USC practice   05:09 Owen Hanson the cocaine QB joins the team as a walk on  11:43 Reggie Bush was the college football GOAT  12:07 USC was the team of the 2000s  16:44 Matt went on a date with Rihanna  19:46 The night Matt won the Heisman Trophy  20:28 Matt had the most chemistry with Reggie Bush   21:56 The times people asked Matt to un-retire his No. 11 at USC  29:05 Ronnie Lott is on the defensive player Mt. Rushmore  30:09 Ken Stabler is one of the GOAT left handed QBs  30:44 Matt drank with Michael Jordan after the 2006 Rose Bowl loss  32:28 Getting trash talked after winning the Heisman   34:00 Meeting Nick Lachey while playing at USC  41:00 Adam Ray on being at USC during the championship runs   43:29 Matt’s greatest drive in USC history vs. Notre Dame  47:34 Evan Turner went to the Bush Push game during a recruiting visit   50:54 Jared Allen almost transferred to USC   53:23 Charissa Thompson stalked Matt at USC  54:19 Would Mark Ingram’s Alabama have beat Matt’s USC?  56:38 Reggie Bush’s NCAA investigation   1:00:13 Barry Sanders idolized USC running backs  1:01:53 What was it like at USC for Owen Hanson?  1:05:58 USC was the Greatest Ever  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Fortnite, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, DiCaprio, Steph and The Warriors vs. LeBron and More in The Battle of the Decades: Best of the 2010s 23.07.2026 49min

  Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara’s Battle of the Decades continues with a look at the 2010s. A decade of classic movies and prestige TV means the guys are chatting Leonard DiCaprio’s dominance, Breaking Bad vs. Game of Thrones and more. Plus, in the sports world Matt and Jerry end up on opposite sides of the LeBron vs. Steph debate, just like they do on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar debate before the battle. Finally, the guys discuss their favorite memes and social media moments of the decades before naming their MVPs of the 2010s.   A big thank you to our sponsors:   BetMGM: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.    NHTSA: This Moment. Speeding Catches up With You. Paid for by NHTSA. www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding    Uncrustables: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!      00:00 Show open  01:50 Reactions to the best of the 2000s  02:55 Jerry’s NHTSA Speed moment  05:20 The Best Team of the 2010s  07:25 Best Athlete of the 2010s  09:45 Favorite Musician/Artist of the Decade  12:15 Favorite Song of the 2010s  14:45 Best TV Show of the 2010s  21:58 Best Movie of the Decade  25:21 Actor of the 2010s  28:19 Celebrity Crush of the 2010s  32:09 Favorite Fashion Trends of the Decade  35:07 Best Tech Advancement of the 2010s  38:28 Favorite Video Game of the Decade  40:20 Ninja owes Matt Leinart $1,000  43:35 Favorite Social Media Moment/Meme of the 2010s  45:48 MVP of the 2010s  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Jon Heder Remembers Napoleon Dynamite, His Kanye Jay Z Collab and Challenges Matt on Nation’s Dumbest 16.07.2026 54min

   Actor Jon Heder joins the show to talk with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara about his time alongside Matt on Fox’s new reality game show Nation’s Dumbest. Heder tells the guys what got him to join the show, what were his worst subjects, how it was getting to know the cast and compete against them. Plus, Matt gives Jon a little impromptu trivia on his worst subject: Sports. Then Jon talks his star turn as Napoleon Dynamite, how the movie’s success mirrors that of 2026 hits like Obsession and Backrooms and what it’s like to get back into that character. Finally, Jon talks his infamous collab with Kanye and Jay Z and his latest films Waltzing with Brando and Tapawingo, before Jerry has his own round of trivia.   A big thank you to our sponsors:   BetMGM: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.    NHTSA: This Moment. Speeding Catches up With You. Paid for by NHTSA. http://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding   Uncrustables: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!      00:00 Show open  01:43 Matt talks the Nation’s Dumbest Premiere  04:35 NHTSA Speed: Matt’s longest runs  07:30 Jon Heder joins the show  10:50 Why did Jon sign up for Nation’s Dumbest  12:25 What were Jon’s best and worst subjects?   14:30 Recap of the first episode of Nation’s Dumbest  17:33 The difference between filming movies and a reality game show  20:35 Matt quizzes Jon on sports  28:48 The origins of Napoleon Dynamite  32:26 How Napoleon Dynamite paved the way for Obsession and Backrooms  35:23 Jon’s reaction to Napoleon Dynamite box office  38:50 Jerry learned the Napoleon Dynamite dance for an audition   41:18 Jerry’s Argentia – Spain pick  42:20 Jon improvised the famous Napoleon Dynamite dance scene  45:05 Jon on getting back into character for a commercial and Cameos  47:20 On being featured on “Ninjas” In Paris by Kanye and Jay Z  51:00 Matt gives Jerry his own Nation’s Dumbest quiz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Battle of the Decades: Best of the 2000s 09.07.2026 1h 9min

  What could be better than the 90s? Maybe the 2000s! Matt and Jerry take another trip down memory lane looking at all the best the 2000s had to offer. From Jersey Shore to T-Pain, Jessica Alba and Denzel Washington, and of course including Entourage and the two-time National Champion USC Trojans. Matt and Jerry pick their favorite songs, movies and crushes of the decade, plus they take a look back at all of your reactions to their picks from the Best of the 90s episode as well.   A big thank you to our sponsors:    BetMGM: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.    NHTSA: This Moment. Speeding Catches up With You. Paid for by NHTSA.    Uncrustables: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!    KaChava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code THROWBACKS for 15% off your first order.    00:00 Show open  05:08 Responding to the 90s reactions  12:18 Favorite Athlete of the 2000s  15:20 Favorite Team of the 2000s  20:13 Favorite Musician of the Decade  25:43 Best Song of the 2000s  29:00 TV Show of the 2000s   36:58 Favorite Movie of the 2000s  41:15 Actor of the Decade  44:10 Crush of the 2000s  49:00 Favorite Fashion Trend of the 2000s  51:37 What were you drinking in the 2000s?   58:05 Favorite Tech Advancement of the 2000s  01:01:40 Video Game of the 2000s  01:04:45 MVP of the 2000s  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Best of Entourage on Throwbacks 02.07.2026 33min

  Everybody loves Entourage and with the legendary Turtle himself, Jerry Ferrara hosting the show, Throwbacks is the best place to go for all the best behind the scenes stories from Entourage. This week, Throwbacks runs back some of the greatest Entourage moments from the first two seasons, including stories from the likes of show creator Doug Ellin, stars Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon and Emmanuelle Chriqui telling Jerry and Matt Leinart their favorite moments. Plus, Jerry reveals how the infamous 50 Cent cameo came to be, how they filmed a special scene of the show live at the Cannes Film Festival, what it was like filming with Rob Gronkowski and of course if there is going to be an Entourage reboot and so much more on this special episode of Throwbacks.  A big thank you to our sponsor:    Uncrustables: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!  03:43 How quickly the cast had chemistry with Kevin Dillon and Kevin Connolly  08:06 How Emmanuelle Chriqui came to be Sloane McQuewick  11:11 What was Mark Wahlberg like as a producer?   13:04 Doug Ellin on the possibility of an Entourage reboot  14:47 Filming an episode at the Cannes Film Festival   15:36 Filming with 50 Cent  18:00 The one cameo Jerry hated most  20:02 Doug Ellin’s best and worst Entourage cameos   24:05 Alex Rodriguez on his Entourage cameo  25:31 Jerry on possible Entourage reboot storylines   28:30 When Kevin Dillon broke his wrist on Entourage   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Battle of the Decades: Best of the ‘90s 25.06.2026 50min

  Everybody loves the 90s and we know exactly why. For this episode Matt and Jerry kick off a new series by diving into the best of the 90s as they try to figure out which decade wins a battle of the decades. For each decade they’ll pick from a host of categories: Favorite Athlete, Best Team, Best Musician, Favorite TV Show, Best Movies and even their crush of the decade, plus much more. The guys throw it back to everything, what it was like being a kid in the 90s, how big it was to finally get caller ID and online gaming, which actors killed it that decade and finally they pick an MVP for the entire decade. Plus, this week they take a look back at the legendary 1996 NBA Draft and try to decide what was the best draft of the decade as well.   A big thank you to our sponsor:    BetMGM: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.     03:10 What made the 90s special   04:30 Is the 1996 NBA Draft the best draft of the 90s?   06:30 The Raptors almost had Allen Iverson  08:12 Re-drafting the 1996 NBA Draft  10:27 Battle of the Decades: 1990s  11:05 Favorite Athlete of the 90s  13:54 Team of the 90s  17:29 Musician/Band of the 90s  22:05 Favorite TV Show of the 90s  25:10 Best Movies of the 90s  29:19 Best Actor of the 90s  32:00 Matt and Jerry's 1990s Crush   36:49 Top 90s Fashion Trends  39:25 Best 90s Tech Advancements   43:15 Best Video Game of the 90s  46:35 MVP of the 1990s  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Celebrating The Knicks NBA Championship with Max Greenfield 18.06.2026 42min

  It happened, the New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought and beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. So, of course Jerry Ferrara had to celebrate and he could think of no other way than to call up his Knicks fan brother, Emmy-nominated Max Greenfield. Matt Leinart grilled the Knicks duo, asking if Jalen Brunson is now the best Knicks player of all-time, where this title ranks in their sports fandom and more. Plus, Max picks his five favorite moments from the championship run that will live on as Throwbacks in the years to come.   A big thank you to our sponsor:    BetMGM: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.     02:10 Jerry’s son goes viral with tears for joy  04:35 Max Greenfield joins!  05:11 Max almost switched to a Nets fan  07:00 Game 4 changed everything   09:38 Is Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick ever?   13:15 Nobody believed Jalen Brunson could be THIS  14:49 Jerry’s Bet MGM Pick of the Week  15:40 Where does this Knicks title rank as moments in your life?  20:30 Jalen Brunson is Kobe  21:35 Jerry and Max’s Top 4 Moments from the Knicks playoff run  30:22 Did Mikal Bridges diss Tom Thibodeau?  34:22 Jerry asks Max to go to banner night at MSG  38:16 Max is headed to film White Lotus  40:30 Jerry has a US Open prediction   41:18 Happy Father’s Day  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Knicks In The Finals, The Greatest Finals Shots Ever, Knicks Mount Rushmore And Which Sport Has The Best Championship 04.06.2026 39min

  Knicks In The Finals, The Greatest Finals Shots Ever, Knicks Mount Rushmore And Which Sport Has The Best Championship    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara address the elephant in the room: Jerry’s Knicks are in the Finals! Matt asks Jerry what would a Knicks title mean to him as a fan before Jerry picks his Mount Rushmore of Knicks. Then Matt makes Jerry make a few tough decisions about what he would give up to see the Knicks win. Plus, the guys look back at some of the greatest Finals moments in NBA history and give their picks for the greatest shots of all-time.   From there the guys decide which sport has the best championship, pay homage to the legend Clint Eastwood and look at the league altering Myles Garrett trade (and maybe Aaron Donald comeback) before Jerry makes his finals pick.   New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      A big thank you to our sponsor:    Ka’Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code THROWBACKS for 15% off your first order.    00:00 Show open  02:03 What is it like right now being a Knicks fan?  04:25 What would a Knicks championship mean to Jerry?   06:05 Jerry’s Top 5 Knicks ever  09:25 What would Jerry trade for a Knicks title?   11:44 Ranking New York sports championships  16:17 The greatest Finals shot EVER  24:18 Who is going to hit the legendary shot in these Finals?   25:13 Eddie checks in from San Antonio   26:04 The Knicks have that aura   28:21 Robert Horry says Mikal Bridges might be this year’s Big Shot Bob  30:32 Which sport has the best championship?   33:57 Jerry on Clint Eastwood’s retirement   35:30 The greatest actors turned directors   37:00 Is Ben Stiller secretly making a Knicks doc?     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  LaDainian Tomlinson’s Jordan Aura, Philip Rivers Trash Talking and Sacking The QB With Shawne Merriman 28.05.2026 1h 1min

  Chargers legend and former NFL sacks leader Shawne Merriman joins the show to talk all things Chargers and more from his playing career. From the infamous rookie dinner that cost him about the price of a car, to the amazing things he saw LaDainian Tomlinson do in practice, Lights Out covers it all. The former All-Pro talks about his go to move when rushing the QB, what he saw from Philip Rivers in college that made him hate him and what he saw in the NFL that made him love him. Finally, Shawne talks about his son, a blue chip QB prospect and what it was like to see him get a scholarship offer from his alma mater, and so much more.   Plus, Jerry goes off about his New York Knicks making a trip to the NBA Finals, and in honor of Shawne the guys pick their Mount Rushmore of Freak Athletic Specimens, including the likes of Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James and more.   New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      A big thank you to our sponsor:    NHTSA: Click it. Don’t risk it. Paid for by NHTSA. www.nhtsa.gov/clickit  00:00 Show open  04:22 Jerry celebrates the Knicks Finals Run  08:06 Shawne Merriman joins the show  09:10 Shawne on Philip Rivers’ comeback  11:49 Philip Rivers in college vs. In the NFL  12:42 Is Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer?  14:00 Reliving the Chargers vs. Patriots battles  16:01 Shawne on the art of the pass rush  20:47 What’s worse: A crack block or a chip?  22:20 NHTSA Muscle Memory: Shawne’s Go-to pass rush move  24:15 The one lineman that struck fear into Shawne  27:14 Shawne’s legendary rookie dinner  31:45 What was it like playing with LaDainian Tomlinson?  36:40 What was Shawne’s college recruiting like?   38:50 Shawne on Michael Beasley vs. Lance Stephenson  41:35 When in his career did Shawne think of his retirement plan?  44:50 Shawne’s son Justin being recruited to play QB  49:50 The Mount Rushmore of Freak Athletic Specimens   58:00 Timothee Chalamet keeps wining   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Doug Ellin on Entourage Reboot, Bob Saget’s Birthday, The Michael Jordan Cameo That Never Happened and Victory The Podcast Returning 21.05.2026 48min

  Entourage creator Doug Ellin makes his long-awaited debut on the show to address the elephant in the room: there is no way Turtle and Drama could have went to high school together. On the heels of what would have been Bob Saget’s 70th birthday, Doug talks with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara about Bob’s epic run on the show, and the one plot point he pushed back on. Plus, Doug reveals the cameos they wanted for Entourage and never could make happen, plus his lists a few of his favorites who did make it on the show. Doug also discusses his podcast with Kevin Dillion and Kevin Connolly Victory The Podcast. And of course, Doug answers the million-dollar question: What’s up with an Entourage reboot?   Then Matt and Jerry discuss the teammates and cast members they had the best chemistry with throughout their careers before picking their 3 favorite movie sequels ever.  New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      A big thank you to our sponsor:    NHTSA: Click it. Don’t risk it. Paid for by NHTSA. www.nhtsa.gov/clickit  00:00 Show open  03:01 Doug Ellin Joins!  03:55 How the Turtle Jersey craze started  04:48 Jerry’s audition   05:45 Turtle’s “fake” New York accent  07:18 The story of Bob Saget’s Entourage cameo   09:04 Bob Saget’s one plot push back for Entourage   10:15 The Entourage cameos Doug wanted but never got  14:50 The Bob Saget scene that almost broke Jerry  16:48 Jerry dislikes Russell Wilson   17:50 How Kevin Connolly broke his leg filming with Russell Wilson and Gronk  20:57 Younger generations finding Entourage on TikTok   22:18 The times Entourage predicted the future  24:40 Entourage reboot possible?   29:49 Matt and Jerry’s best chemistry with teammates and cast members  35:54 Throwbacks 3: Favorite Sequels ever   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Office Memes, Steve Carell Emmy Losses, Golf vs. The Entourage Cast and More with Brian Baumgartner 14.05.2026 1h 5min

  Comedy legend, Emmy-winner for his work on The Office and host of the We Need a Fourth podcast Brian Baumgartner joins the show. Brian takes a dive into some Office lore, revealing how an audition for another role led to him landing the iconic role of Kevin, who he used to play Madden with on set, and how he got meme’d with a giant pot of chili. Plus, Brian picks his three favorite Office scenes before getting into some golf talk, telling the guys how We Need a Fourth with Cooper Manning, and Kenny Mayne came together, who would win if the Office cast went against the Entourage cast on the course and Jerry and Brian go over the not so storied Emmy history of both shows.   Plus, in honor of The Office’s iconic episode Basketball, Matt and Jerry draft their all-time fictional basketball players starting lineups.    New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      A big thank you to our sponsor:    NHTSA: Click it. Don’t risk it. Paid for by NHTSA. www.nhtsa.gov/clickit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  LeBron, Brady, Ryan and The Greatest Uncs Of All-Time Plus Jordan and the GOAT Clutch Performers 07.05.2026 1h 2min

  Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara picked the perfect time to settle the debate: who is the most clutch player of all-time? Okay that’s not much of a debate everybody knows it’s Michael Jordan, but who else is on the list? And what are the greatest clutch performances of all-time as well? Spoiler: Jordan has a few of those too.   Plus, inspired by LeBron James’ ridiculous performances in the NBA Playoffs this year, Matt and Jerry decided to choose their all-time greatest Uncs. Those real OGs who kept beating father time somehow well into the 40s. They find the great Uncs from all over sports, including MMA, boxing, MLB, NHL and beyond. And finally, Matt breaks down what truly makes a player CLUTCH.    New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      A big thank you to our sponsor:    Ka’Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code THROWBACKS for 15% off your first order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  What Made Kobe Bryant Special, The Redeem Team, All-Time Lefty Hoopers, Ohio State vs. Michigan and More with Michael Redd 30.04.2026 53min

  NBA All-Star, Hall of Famer with the legendary Redeem Team and all-time lefty hooper Michael Redd joins the show to talk about playing against Kobe Bryant and later learning from him in their secret workouts away from the team as members of the Redeem Team in 2008. Redd looks back on his days with the Milwaukee Bucks, including his rookie season with Ray Allen, Glen Robinson, Tim Thomas, Sam Cassell and more as they made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Redd also talks about his favorite players from the current era, the hardest players he ever had to guard and picks his all-time best left-handed players.   Then, Matt and Jerry draft their all-time lefty starting 5, with a sixth man off the bench to boot.     New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      00:00 Show open  03:52 Michael Redd Joins!  06:40 The Ohio State vs. Michigan Rivalry in Basketball   09:04 The toughest part of the transition from college to the NBA  11:45 What was Michael Redd’s Welcome to the NBA moment?  14:07 What made Kobe Bryant special?  14:57 Secret workouts with Kobe on the Redeem Team  15:35 What defenders kept Michael Redd up at night?   20:20 LaMelo Ball got a bad rap  21:20 Michael Redd’s 3 favorite Lefty Hoopers  24:35 Building the Redeem Team  27:45 Golf taking over the NBA  31:00 Mike’s great NBA golfers  31:40 Can dynasties exist in the current NBA?  34:20 Matt and Jerry draft their all-time lefty basketball lineups  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Jail Blazers, Michael Jordan, Game 7 vs. Kobe and Shaq with Bonzi Wells 23.04.2026 1h

  NBA great Bonzi Wells joins the show to talk the new Netflix documentary Untold: Jail Blazers. Bonzi discusses the legendary Portland Trail Blazers team with Scottie Pippen, Damon Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace and more. Plus, he reveals how helped the doc come together, what it was like playing with his idol Scottie, how he met Michael Jordan at an impromptu card game, what it was like guarding Kobe Bryant in his prime and more.   And, on the 20th anniversary of the 2006 NFL Draft, Matt Leinart recalls what draft day was like and what led to him getting that faithful call as the No. 10 overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals and the guys pick their favorite sports team nicknames of all-time.   New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      00:00 Show open  03:45 Matt Leinart recaps the 2006 NFL Draft  06:50 Matt almost went to the Saints  07:35 Matt’s secret call from Norm Chow before the draft  09:04 Al Davis vetoed picking Matt at No. 7  17:11 Bonzi Wells joins the show  22:30 Playing with Scottie Pippen  25:00 The Blazers vs. Portland   27:27 Blazers vs. Lakers 2000 Western Conference Finals   29:50 Kobe Bryant in the GOAT convo  32:35 Playing poker with Michael Jordan  35:00 Comparing Bonzi’s Generation vs. Now  38:45 Bonzi’s Three Toughest Players to Guard  40:55 Rasheed Wallace is misunderstood  45:50 Bonzi’s infamous fans quote  52:50 Greatest Team nicknames of All-time   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  WrestleMania Moments, American Gladiators and Cleveland Sports with The Miz 16.04.2026 59min

  Two-time WWE Champion The Miz joins the show to talk about WrestleMania 42 and his push for a match with Danhausen on the show. Plus, the diehard Cleveland sports fan gives Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara his pick for the quarterback of his beloved Cleveland Browns this season before he discusses his new role as host of American Gladiators on Prime Video. The Miz also dishes on his trip to The Masters this year, his favorite WrestleMania moments ever, his epic WrestleMania weekend he has planned, which includes officiating five weddings in Las Vegas. Plus Matt and Jerry give their picks for TV shows they want to see rebooted (not including Entourage) and more.   New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      A big thank you to our sponsors:    DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App and use code TB when you bet 5 bucks and if your bet wins, you'll receive three hundred dollars in bonus bets.  00:00 Show open  04:30 The Miz Joins  07:25 The Miz is officiating five weddings  10:00 Las Vegas is the perfect place for WrestleMania  12:18 Matt Leinart thinks Browns QBs are set up to fail  14:00 Who does Miz want to be the Browns quarterback  16:16 Miz thinks the Browns are going to the Super Bowl every year  16:40 Miz is hosting American Gladiators on Prime Video  22:00 What’s the American Gladiator event Miz wants to try  25:07 Miz’s greatest WrestleMania moments  30:55 Jerry Ferrara’s Monday Night Raw moment  36:26 Miz went to The Masters  39:45 The Miz and Jerry working out with Aaron Rodgers, Sylvester Stallone and Sean McVay  46:30 Miz’s Jason Kelce story  51:15 TV reboots we want to see  55:15 Jerry Ferrara would fight Seth Rogan for $10 million   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Mark Wahlberg on Balls Up, Celtics vs. Knicks, Patriots Super Bowl Run, and The Masters 09.04.2026 41min

  Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg joins the show to talk his new Prime Video comedy Balls Up. Wahlberg discusses his golf game and what it’s like to play with his son, costars of comedies like Balls Up and The Other Guys breaking him on set, and his infamous 4 am workouts. Of course Mark had to talk about the recent success of his Boston Celtics and New England Patriots and give Jerry a hard time about his favorite New York teams.   Then Matt and Jerry pick their favorite Mark Wahlberg movies before Jerry addresses those Entourage reboot rumors.   New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      A big thank you to our sponsors:    Ka’Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code THROWBACKS for 15% off your first order.  NHTSA: Put the Phone Away or Pay. Paid by NHTSA.  www.nhtsa.gov/distraction  00:00 Show open  3:30 What was Mark Wahlberg like as Entourage Producer  07:45 Mark Wahlberg Joins  11:10 What’s golf like with your son?   14:30 What were the outtakes like on Balls Up?  19:30 Mark Wahlberg on making a Pete Rose biopic   20:54 Did Mark take real hits when filming Invincible?  22:50 Thoughts on The Masters  24:00 Mark on Celtics, Patriots and Boston vs. New York sports  29:30 Mark takes Jerry on a private jet to Vegas  30:54 Favorite Wahlberg Movies all-time  37:35 Jerry on the Entourage reboot talk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Michael Jordan, NCAA Final Four and Showtime Lakers with James Worthy 02.04.2026 47min

  Hall of Famer and Finals MVP James Worthy joins the show and kicks things off looking back at Braylon Mullins legendary shot to push the Connecticut Huskies into the Final Four, plus he defends Cayden Boozer’s crushing turnover. Big Game James looks back at his own NCAA tournament memories, including the emergence of a young Michael Jordan during the North Carolina Tar Heels 1982 Championship run. James talks about his time on campus at UNC, including what NFL legend Lawrence Taylor was like back at Chapel Hill. Worthy discusses his Showtime Lakers days as well, looking back at his Finals MVP performance and his crushing loss to the Celtics in 1984 before giving his thoughts on LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the current Lakers’ chances at a championship this season.   Finally, Matt and Jerry give us their list of the best players to wear the iconic number 42 in any sport.   New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      00:00 Show open  02:24 James Worthy joins  03:30 “I hate Duke BUT”  07:26 James on 1982 Michael Jordan  9:45 Lawrence Taylor at UNC  15:15 What made the Showtime Lakers so special?  17:13 James Worthy’s Welcome to the League moment  22:00 Throwback 3: Best Trash Talkers  23:40 What is the mindset entering a Game 7  What loss hurt the most?   34:00 Do the Lebron and Luka Lakers have a shot to win a championship?   39:25 Greatest players to ever wear 42  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  MLB Opening Day, Greatest Left Handed Hitters Ever, Best Baseball Uniforms All-Time and Wrigley Field vs. Yankee Stadium with Anthony Rizzo 26.03.2026 38min

  World Series Champion Anthony Rizzo joins the show to talk MLB’s opening day as the newest member of the Netflix baseball crew alongside Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols. Rizzo talks the 10 year anniversary of the 2016 Chicago Cubs team that took home the World Series and broke the 71-year “Curse of the Billy Goat.” The three-time Gold Glove winner revealed where the infamous baseball from that final out went, and just how much money he was offered for it, chose between Yankee Stadium and Wrigley Field and picked his worst fans to play in front of. Finally Rizzo picked his favorite left-handed hitters of all-time, while the guys discussed the greatest baseball uniforms ever.   New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      00:00 Show open  03:08 Anthony Rizzo Joins  03:34 What is Rizzo looking forward to most with Netflix   04:12 Hall of Fame “Mic’d Up” guy  05:48 Epic nights out with the boys before a game  08:30 Rizzo gave the World Series ball away  11:50 Wrigley Field or Yankee Stadium   14:39 Throwback 3: Anthony Rizzo’s Favorite Lefty Hitters  16:00 Anthony Rizzo’s Favorite Teammates  17:10 Unbreakable MLB Records  21:10 All-Time Favorite MLB Uniforms  29:38 Matt Leinart’s big flag football weekend   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices