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The newest ESPN Films documentary looks back at the sluggers’ battle for the home run record
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We’re back early this week with a bonus podcast: It’s an interview with the director of Long Gone Summer, the newest ESPN Films documentary on Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s battle for the single-season home run record in the summer of 1998. We ask director AJ Schnack what made him want to make a film about this moment, the most difficult part of recounting this story, and why these two figures made that home run chase so compelling.
Chris and Andy revisit the 1996 British black comedy-drama starring Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle
Plus, Chris and Andy discuss the new trailers for ‘Licorice Pizza’ and ‘The Sandman’
Danny, Danny, and Craig discuss Week 3 injuries and make their waiver picks
Mike and Jesse preview the MLB Playoffs’ effect on card values and react to Week 3 NFL performances
CC and Ryan discuss the AL wild-card race and analyze the Blue Jays’ beef with the Rays over a dropped cheat-sheet index card
Logan and Raja break down how vaccination status will affect the coming season
