Covino & Rich
Best & WORST BIOPICS & Brady ROBBED | Ep #117
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Key takeaways
- Expectations for cinematic portrayals, such as biopics, can often lead to backlash when they don't meet audience hopes.
- Quality storytelling is crucial in biopics; a good performance can elevate the subject matter, while poor execution can lead to failure.
- The world of sports cards can be unpredictable, with many cards that are mass-produced losing value over time.
- Consistency and strategy in betting can provide an engaging experience during NFL games.
Summary
Backlash Against Sydney Sweeney's Biopic Portrayal
The episode opens with discussion around the backlash Sydney Sweeney faced for her portrayal of boxer Christy Martin in the recent biopic. With the movie performing poorly at the box office, Covino & Rich dive into the criticisms, expressing that the expectations for the film may have been unrealistic given the current cinematic landscape.
The Rise and Fall of Biopics
The hosts reflect on their favorite and least favorite biopics, critiquing various portrayals and what makes a biographical film engaging or disappointing. They compare the recent flop to iconic films about legendary figures, emphasizing how the storytelling and production impact audience perception.
Tom Brady's Card Shop Gets Robbed
In a surprising turn of events, the hosts discuss Tom Brady's card shop being robbed. They share the details of the incident and how it led to a conversation about card collecting, including personal anecdotes of sports cards they thought would be worth something but ultimately weren’t.
Rich's Picks for NFL Week 11
In the final section, Rich shares his betting picks for NFL Week 11, highlighting games he feels confident about and integrating humor as he evaluates each team's performance. He emphasizes his strategies for betting and invites listeners to join him in placing bets through the DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Show notes
The backlash continues over Sydney Sweeney's portrayal of boxer Christy Martin, with the movie flopping at the box office. Covino & Rich share their take on the Top and Bottom 3 biopic portrayals. This week's "They Might Be Ass" honor falls to a struggling NFL franchise with the image to match. Tom Brady's card shop gets robbed, so C&R share baseball cards that were supposed to be much higher in value than they turned out to be. Plus, Rich has his betting picks for NFL Week 11, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, CODE: CRSHOW
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