About this episode

In Episode 459, Madden and Kolsky discuss sports updates, Colin Farrell's show, and Questlove's documentary, along with upcoming homework recommendations.

In Episode 459, Madden and Kolsky pay some quick attention to their upcoming schedule before getting into: An extended visit to the SPORTS WORLD, where the World Cup is in full swing (1:30) and the NBA is turning from draft to trades and free agency (22:05)… Colin Farrell’s Apple TV+ show Sugar (42:20), which is totally enjoyable as just a neo-noir detective show, but also happens to includ an utterly additive ALIEN TWIST… Good times! Questlove’s brilliant new documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) [46:00] and the fascinating story of the band and frontman Maurice White… Homework for two weeks from now (53:25), including: Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness on HBO, the John Cena/Eric Andre comedy Little Brother on Netflix, the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle on Amazon and the now-available-to-rent-at-home Boots Riley film I Love Boosters… and a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO YOU ALL!!!

People in this episode

Hosts: Madden, Kolsky

Topics covered

• sports
• World Cup
• NBA
• Colin Farrell
• documentary
• homework recommendations
• Fourth of July

Keywords

• World Cup
• NBA
• Colin Farrell
• Questlove
• Earth Wind & Fire
• documentary
• homework
• Fourth of July

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple TV+

Books & works: Earth, Wind & Fire, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Little Brother, Elle, I Love Boosters

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