The 5 Docuseries You Need To Add To Your Watch List
The must-see TV now that you’ve reached the end of Netflix.
Have you reached the end of Netflix? Here are five great docuseries, most of which were recommended to us by you, to add to your wish list.
Giving the people what they want,
The Last Night’s Game Team
1. Many of you sports and non-sports lovers have told us that this is the documentary to add to the list. Get into the minds of some of the world’s greatest coaches with “The Playbook” (Netflix). From Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou to basketball great Doc Rivers to U.S. Women’s National Team (soccer) leader Jill Ellis, these legends share their personal recipes for success while inspiring the viewer to be a better leader. A MUST SEE
2. Last Chance U profiles college football players in their last chance effort for redemption. It follows players at different junior colleges over five seasons fighting for their chance to make it to the next level even when life’s challenges get in the way. John Franklin III, who was featured on the docuseries, went on to win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last year, Courteney Cox announced that she would be producing and starring in a scripted drama based on the show's first two seasons. Will she play the star of the first two seasons, fan-favorite Brittany Wagner? Wagner is the East Mississippi Community College’s team academic advisor, who is tasked with getting all team members to graduate on time. I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU
3. If you haven’t seen Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” (Netflix), stop what you’re doing, clear your calendar immediately and make it your mission to finish the show. At the height of COVID, this show was what we all needed. The drive, the passion and the work ethic from Michael Jordan in his heyday was something to be admired. It’s more than just basketball; there is drama, drag queens and the occasional food poisoning. FOR THE WIN
4. We’ve never met an ESPN “30 for 30” (ESPN+) that we didn’t like. From the most controversial mainstream topics to the obscure, the storytelling sucks you in like a pair of Spanx. You turn it on, and the next thing you know, you are all-in. Might we recommend “The Two Escobars?” It's about two Columbians with the same last name - a famous soccer player Andres Escobar Escobar and the head of a drug cartel, Pablo Escobar. There’s also “June 17, 1994,” where the story toggles between a litany of sporting events (World Cup, NBA Finals, Stanely Cup Parade) that happened on the same day as the famed O.J. Simpson Bronco chase. COZY UP FOR A NIGHT IN
5. The first series to win an Academy Award for ESPN was “O.J. Simpson: Made in America” (ESPN+). The nearly eight-hour series tells the story of the college and NFL great O.J. Simpson. But this docuseries is so much more than that. It dives headfirst into celebrity, race, the criminal justice system and the media in America. WORTH YOUR TIME
After yesterday's terrible car accident, an honorable mention goes to the recent Tiger Woods documentary that covers what made the golfer who he is.
5 Athlete Gameday Rituals To Incorporate Into Your Everyday Life
It’s been a rough year but here are a few pointers from your favorite athletes to stay on track.
Let’s be honest, we’re all feeling a little more drained than we were this time last year. As we roll into another year of COVID fatigue, here are few ways to put a pep in your step, thanks to your favorite professional athletes.
Namaste,
The Last Night’s Game Team
1. Who are we to argue with one of the best NBA (National Basketball Association) players ever to play the game when it comes to wine consumption? Wine lover LeBron James believes in drinking wine every day. He said, “Listen, I’m playing the best basketball of my life, and I’m drinking some wine pretty much every day. Whatever it is, I’ll take it.” BOTTOMS UP
2. Brooklyn Nets (NBA) star Kyrie Irving is known for his abstract ideas, like vehemently defending his theory that the world is flat. But one ritual he does before every game (if the away team allows him to) that you might be able to borrow is that he burns sage or “smudges” the court to clear the energy. WHATEVER IT TAKES
3. Sleep seems like the first thing to go with so much on our plates. Well, that’s probably the only reason we’re not professional athletes. From skier Lindsey Vonn to tennis player Roger Federer to the world’s fastest man, runner Usain Bolt, they all stress the importance of eight-plus hours of sleep to recharge. (Bolt actually sleeps 8-10 hours a night and takes a nap). Did you know that Tom Brady (NFL) nearly missed a Super Bowl when he fell asleep in front of his locker during the pregame? SLEEPING THEIR WAY TO THE TOP
4. Exercise is key in keeping your stress levels low and no surprise, yoga is a fan favorite for athletes across all sports. From the NFL’s Aaron Rodgers to the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) to LeBron James to Kevin Love (NBA), yoga has been a mainstay. In fact, former Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) player Jordan Farmar said when learning yoga, “I thought it was something that girls did. It couldn’t hurt, and if I didn’t like it, well, I still got to go on a nice trip and see what Tahiti was like.” WELL, THERE’S THAT
5. Between her tennis career, fashion line, multiple businesses and a family, Serena Williams has a packed schedule. So how does she keep her sanity? Apps. Her favorite is Toggl, an app that helps track her time, breaking down what percentage of each day goes to the three things major things in her life: her family, her businesses and tennis. She admits to Fast Company that since marrying tech founder Alexis Ohanian, she has adopted a new appreciation for tech. However, she still relies on everyday apps like Zoom and Slack to coordinate her work and Zero to track her eating habits. SAME
Honorable mention: In the do not try this at home category, if your hands are wearing down from typing on the computer all day, try a little urine. Yes, you read that correctly. Baseball greats like Moises Alou and Jorge Posada made their hands gameday ready by peeing on them. IT’S ONLY CRAZY IF IT DOESN’T WORK
On a serious note, we know times have been tough. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or tendencies, or are worried about a friend or loved one who would like emotional support, please know that the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is free and confidential – 1-800-TALK (8255)
The 5 Things You Need To Know About The 2021 Super Bowl
We narrowed it down to the only things you need to know.
Plenty of conversation starters for those who prefer the commercials and halftime over the game when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the defending Super Bowl Champ Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
We’re there with you,
The Last Night’s Game Team
1. Three familiar brands you won’t see paying $5.5 M for a 30 second Super Bowl commercial this year are Coke, Pepsi and Budweiser. The three big brands join Audi and Avocados from Mexico in skipping the big game advertising altogether. Budweiser is reallocating the media investment to raise vaccine awareness. Pepsi (Mountain Dew and Frito-Lay) and Anheuser-Busch (Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and their seltzers) will still promote other products. As a side note, because of COVID, there will be no viewing parties, and people are hungry for something to watch, so experts expect this Super Bowl to be one of the biggest viewing audiences in history. THE RIGHT MOVE?
2. Two women making history this Sunday are youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman and Referee Sarah Thomas. Gorman will recite an original poem that will honor three pandemic heroes who are the game's honorary captains. It will be the first time a poet participates in the Super Bowl pregame festivities. Thomas will be the first woman to ever officiate at the Super Bowl. JUST THE BEGINNING
3. Let’s talk quarterbacks. There’s quite the age difference between the two starting quarterbacks - Tom Brady, 43, the oldest quarterback in the league and Patrick Mahomes, 25, one of the youngest. Mahomes was six-years-old when Brady played in his first Super Bowl. In fact, Brady is seven years younger than Mahomes’ professional baseball player father. THAT STINGS A BIT
4. The Bucs will be wearing their white jerseys when they play at home. They reportedly chose the white jerseys because Tom Brady is 4-1 in Super Bowls while wearing white. In 13 of the last 16 Super Bowl games, the winning team was wearing white jerseys. WINTER WHITE
5. Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan will be singing the national anthem and H.E.R. will sing “America the Beautiful.” Be prepared to be blinded by the lights of The Weeknd as he performs at halftime. He spent $7 million of his own money to make the halftime show more “cinematic,” so you’re in for a treat. Spoiler alert: None of the performers are paid for their appearance at the Super Bowl, but the NFL does pay for the production costs (minus the above and beyond that The Weeknd is paying for). MUSIC TO OUR EARS
There’s more where that came from in our Guide to Super Bowl LV. Sunday’s game will air at 6:30 pm EST on CBS.