Eastbound & Down
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by Ben Best, Jody Hill, Danny McBride · 2009
An American sports comedy television series starring Danny McBride as Kenny Powers, a former professional baseball pitcher who is forced to return to his hometown middle school as a substitute physical education teacher after his career declines.
4 episodes featuring Eastbound & Down
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Knicks’ title window meets an unpredictable East
The episode tests whether New York’s emerging contender can outlast a conference where health, contracts, depth, and aging stars could reorder the field.
Sep 22, 2026 · 2h 39m
The Rewatchables
Talladega Nights makes the case for Ferrell’s comedy peak
The discussion tests why a 2006 NASCAR comedy remains unusually quotable, visually tangible, and structurally strong despite humor that has aged unevenly.
Sep 8, 2026 · 2h 8m
Pardon My Take
Clippers penalties collide with comedy, college football and Fyre Fest
The episode pairs a consequential NBA scandal with a revealing Stavros Halkias interview and the show’s unusually chaotic sports culture.
Sep 4, 2026 · 2h 41m
The Daily
Danny McBride unpacks the anxiety and childhood roots behind his dark comedies
Understanding the personal history and creative philosophy of Danny McBride reveals how he successfully weaponizes discomfort and satire to critique modern American masculinity.
Jun 20, 2026 · 39 min