The Adrian Moment

This week, Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen discuss the recently released "The Iron Claw," which tells the story of the Von Erich wrestling family. The movie, starring Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich and Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, explores the dark and dysfunctional dynamics within the family.

The Von Erichs were a prominent wrestling family in the 1960s through the 1980s, primarily associated with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) based in Atlanta. The family patriarch, Fritz Von Erich, was a big “motto” guy: if they were the toughest, strongest, and most successful kids, nothing could ever hurt them. This mantra became a driving force for the brothers, particularly Kevin and Kerry, as they pursued their wrestling careers.

The family was plagued by tragedy, and the film delves into the personal struggles and misfortunes that befell it, highlighting the contrast between their public success and private turmoil.

"The Iron Claw" offers a glimpse into the complex world of professional wrestling and the personal lives of one of its most iconic families. The film's exploration of the Von Erichs' trials and triumphs provides a thought-provoking look at the price of fame and the enduring bonds of family.

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What is The Adrian Moment?

The crowd roars. The impossible shot sinks through the net as the buzzer sounds. We live for these epic sports moments on the big screen—even if we've never laced up cleats or set foot on a field.

Why do sports films captivate us? How do they speak to the competitor deep inside? Can a great sports flick make you fall in love with a game you never cared for?

Join lifelong friends and film fanatics Ocean Murff and Jim Pullen as they go deep into the psychology, storytelling, and raw emotional power of the greatest sports movies ever made.

Laugh and cry with them as they re-live the agonizing defeats, underdog triumphs, coaching miracles, and adrenaline-soaked championship glory only the big screen can deliver. From tales of individual perseverance to the bonds of teamwork, Ocean and Jim break down just how sports films distill the human experience like no other genre.

Strap in for a cinematic thrill ride covering everything from boxing to baseball, hockey to horse racing. You'll never see sports—or sports movies—the same way again. The whistle blows on The Adrian Moment.