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Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara
Hosted by Matt Leinart, Jerry Ferrara · EN
Each week Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart and Entourage star Jerry Ferrara chop it up about all things sports, from current headlines, wild off-field stories, and everything in between. Plus, a mix of everything around pop culture and entertainment, some highly relatable adventures of family life, and a wide array of top-notch guests and friends to share some unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories. From Matt’s years in football locker rooms to Jerry’s years on the set of iconic TV series, these two throwbacks bring their unique perspectives to every conversation.
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The Best of USC on Throwbacks
5d ago01:12:37Summary readyThere 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
SummaryFortnite, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, DiCaprio, Steph and The Warriors vs. LeBron and More in The Battle of the Decades: Best of the 2010s
2w ago00:49:36Summary readyMatt 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
SummaryJon Heder Remembers Napoleon Dynamite, His Kanye Jay Z Collab and Challenges Matt on Nation’s Dumbest
3w ago00:54:13Summary ready 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
SummaryThe Battle of the Decades: Best of the 2000s
4w ago01:09:33Summary readyWhat 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
SummaryThe Best of Entourage on Throwbacks
Jul 200:33:08Summary readyEverybody 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
SummaryThe Battle of the Decades: Best of the ‘90s
Jun 2500:50:43Summary readyEverybody 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
SummaryCelebrating The Knicks NBA Championship with Max Greenfield
Jun 1800:42:43Summary readyIt 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
SummaryKnicks In The Finals, The Greatest Finals Shots Ever, Knicks Mount Rushmore And Which Sport Has The Best Championship
Jun 400:39:54Summary readyKnicks 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
SummaryLaDainian Tomlinson’s Jordan Aura, Philip Rivers Trash Talking and Sacking The QB With Shawne Merriman
May 2801:01:13Summary readyChargers 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
SummaryDoug Ellin on Entourage Reboot, Bob Saget’s Birthday, The Michael Jordan Cameo That Never Happened and Victory The Podcast Returning
May 2100:48:03Summary readyEntourage 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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