Jocks Who Rocked Hollywood

ROCK & REELS

Taz and DJ Franatic crank up the volume on Rock & Reels as sports icons trade locker rooms for movie sets and cinematic glory. From Michael Jordan to The Rock, plus an all-out brawl ranking every Rocky film from worst to first, this broadcast hits like a heavyweight champion.

Trading sweat-soaked jerseys for Hollywood trailers is no easy feat, but some athletes made the transition look like an art form. Taz and DJ Franatic broke down the reel MVPs who dominated the box office, spotlighting Michael Jordan taking the court in Space Jam alongside screen appearances from Tom Brady, Mike Ditka, The Rock, and John Cena. Between forgotten athlete cameos and movie trivia, the debate heated up over who genuinely conquered Tinseltown and who should have stayed on the bench.

Things got even rowdier when the hosts stepped straight into the squared circle to rank every single Rocky movie from worst to first. With hot takes flying, opinions clashed over where classic boxing cinema peaks. Fueling the cinematic mayhem, the soundtrack rocked with anthems from Survivor, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Electric Light Orchestra, and Modern English.

Hit play to catch this full on-demand replay of the live broadcast and see where your favorite sports films and Rocky sequels land. Make sure to lock in and tune in live for the next weekly broadcast on WaveRadio Boston, where you can text the studio in real time to challenge Taz and DJ Franatic on their picks.

Featured in this broadcast: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Survivor, Modern English, ELO

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