Cinematic Underdogs
137. The Smashing Machine (2025)
Jun 27, 20261h 18m
We're back after a long impromptu hiatus with a discussion of The Smashing Machine. Enjoy!
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Hosted by Paul Keelan / Jordan Puga · tv · EN · 136 episodes
Cinematic Underdogs is a joyful, intellectual, and nostalgic look at sports movies of all forms, shapes, and sizes. Hosted by Jordan Puga and Paul Keelan, this overlooked genre is re-evaluated with the sincerity that it deserves.
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We're back after a long impromptu hiatus with a discussion of The Smashing Machine. Enjoy!
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<p>The legacy sequel to end all sequels with more cameos than minutes of runtime hit Netflix this summer. We have thoughts. Enjoy.</p>
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