The Mount Rushmore of Mobile Games

The Mount Rushmore of Mobile Games

Two 40 year olds debate with two 7th graders about the best mobile games ever made. There are some very obvious choices, plus some questionable decisions and maybe even a few errors made along the way. It is often fun, and usually pretty funny. The picks are good, but the clear generational gap discussions are the best part.

The Mount Rushmore of Military Movies

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a time to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedoms. In this special Memorial Day episode, we reflect on what the holiday means both from the perspective of military service and civilian appreciation. Mike shares his thoughts as an Army veteran, while Joe talks about honoring the day through fitness, sacrifice, and completing the legendary Murph workout. We break down the history and meaning behind Murph, the powerful community that surrounds it every Memorial Day, and how people of all fitness levels come together to do something hard in remembrance of Lt. Michael Murphy and those who served. Then we dive into one of the toughest Mount Rushmore lists we’ve ever attempted: The Mount Rushmore of Military Movies Rather than focusing only on traditional action-packed war films, this episode explores movies that capture the psychology, sacrifice, trauma, brotherhood, and emotional cost of war. We discuss the impact these films had when they released, their legacy today, and why military movies continue to resonate across generations. This episode is about remembrance, gratitude, and honoring those who sacrificed everything. #MemorialDay #MilitaryMovies #MurphWorkout #MountRushmore #WarMovies #Veterans #NeverForget #Podcast

The Mount Rushmore of NBA Draft Lottery Winners and Losers

The NBA Playoffs are heating up, the Draft Lottery has reshaped the future of the league, and hope is alive again for fanbases across the NBA, including Washington Wizards fans after landing the number one overall pick. On this episode of The Mount Rushmore Show, we dive deep into the history of the NBA Draft Lottery, the conspiracy theories surrounding it, and how one ping pong ball can completely alter the trajectory of a franchise forever. Mike and Joe each build their own Mount Rushmore: * Mike tackles the lottery picks that SAVED franchises and changed NBA history. * Joe explores the darker side with the biggest Draft Lottery busts of all time and what went wrong. The episode also breaks down: Wizards lottery reactions and future outlook The history and evolution of the NBA Draft Lottery NBA Draft conspiracies and frozen envelope theories How franchises are built — or destroyed — through the draft NBA Playoff reactions and predictions Cavs vs Pistons Game 7 thoughts Why OKC may already be the NBA’s next dynasty Hope. Hype. Superstars. Or heartbreak. One pick can change everything.

The Mount Rushmore of Sports Scandals

Scandals have always been part of sports, but why are we so drawn to them? In this episode, we break down the biggest controversies that have shaken the integrity of the game and changed how fans view what they’re watching. From cheating and gambling to performance enhancement and corruption, we explore how these moments didn’t just impact outcomes, they altered trust in sports forever. We also dig into the psychology behind it all: Why do we build athletes up to legendary status… only to become obsessed when they fall? Is it pressure, money, competition—or something deeper wired into what makes great athletes tick? This isn’t about ranking personal behavior at its worst. Instead, we focus on scandals that made fans stop and ask: “Is this even real?” And as always, we each build our Mount Rushmore—four moments that define the dark side of sports. Topics Covered: * The history of scandals in sports * Cheating vs “leveling the playing field” * Gambling and game integrity * The role of money and incentives * Why fans are fascinated by downfall Big Question: Are sports scandals just part of the game… or are they slowly making sports more honest over time? The Mount Rushmore Show Where we debate the four things that define everything.

The Mount Rushmore of Golfers to Never Win at The Masters

It’s Sunday at The Masters Tournament—and there’s nothing like it. In this episode, we dive into what truly makes Augusta National the most iconic and prestigious stage in golf. From its origins with Bobby Jones to the traditions that define it today, we break down how the Masters became bigger than every other major—and why it continues to demand a level of precision, discipline, and mental toughness that few players ever fully master. We’re also joined by recurring guest and golf aficionado Jim Mintz, who brings his perspective on what makes Augusta so unique, the pressure players face on Sunday, and why even the greatest golfers in history have struggled to win here. Then we get into this year’s storyline, including Rory McIlroy taking control early before giving back the lead heading into the final round—setting up a wide-open Sunday where composure and experience will ultimately decide who slips on the green jacket. Finally, we build our Mount Rushmore of golfers who never won at Augusta—legends who had the talent, the opportunities, and the moments… but never got it done on golf’s biggest stage. This episode is all about pressure, legacy, and what it really takes to win at Augusta. Who would be on your Mount Rushmore?