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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 Battle of the Decades: Best of the 2000s
4d 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
2w ago00:33:08Summary 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
3w ago00:50:43Summary 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
4w ago00:42:43Summary 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
SummaryThe Office Memes, Steve Carell Emmy Losses, Golf vs. The Entourage Cast and More with Brian Baumgartner
May 1401:05:20Summary readyComedy 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
SummaryLeBron, Brady, Ryan and The Greatest Uncs Of All-Time Plus Jordan and the GOAT Clutch Performers
May 701:02:12Summary readyMatt 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
SummaryWhat Made Kobe Bryant Special, The Redeem Team, All-Time Lefty Hoopers, Ohio State vs. Michigan and More with Michael Redd
Apr 3000:53:46Summary readyNBA 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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