The Program: Pride and Pressure on the College Gridiron

This week Mike and Steven kick off Stories of the Gridiron Month (see what we did there?) with 1993's The Program. This film, directed by David S. Ward, is one of only a few that turns its lens to college football instead of the pros, and shines a light on the pressure the student-players and coaches feel to succeed. The guys discuss the crazy actions these young men take, James Caan's acting, the film's controversial traffic scene, and a whole lot more. You'll want to listen all the way to the end!

In the news segment:

• The Amazon Digital Ownership Lawsuit
• A Knight Rider Reboot

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STILL TO COME ON STORIES OF THE GRIDIRON MONTH:

Black Sunday (1977, dir. John Frankenheimer)

Rewatch & Reconsider (title TBD)

Any Given Sunday (1999, dir. Oliver Stone)

Him (2025, dir. Justin Tipping)

On Letterboxd? Follow along with this month’s movie list here.

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