You know, the one where Kanye took the microphone from Taylor Swift. We look back at this seemingly meaningless moment that now carries so much weight 10 years later due to the reaction to event and subsequent actions by both artists (but mostl

UPDATE: Andrew Luck's Retirement, Antonio Brown's Offseason, and Reconsidering CTE and Player Safety

Sep 19th, 2019 41m 22s

A lot has happened since we recorded our last episode...like the franchise player for our hometown team shockingly retiring after a string of injuries. Kiel and Brock get into it and consider what the Andrew Luck retirement will mean for the ga

Player Safety, CTE, and the 2009 NFL Season

Aug 26th, 2019 1h 4m

As another football season approaches, Kiel and Brock look back on the 2009 NFL season and some huge changes in the way we thought about player safety. Was the NFL truly looking out for its players with a set of new rule changes, or were they h

Inglorious Basterds and the Legacy of Tarantino

Aug 14th, 2019 1h 33m

With another Quentin Tarantino film hitting theaters this summer, we look back on Inglorious Basterds. It's been 10 years since we were introduced to Hans Landa, Aldo Raine, Bridget von Hammersmark, and Fredrick Zoller. How have our views on th

Funny People

Jul 22nd, 2019 1h

It's a Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Adam Sandler comedy! This has to be huge, right? Well...Funny People is often a mess, but a beautiful mess. Kiel Hauck (@kielhauck) and Brock Benefiel (@brockbenefiel) pick over this imperfect, but

(500) Days of Summer

Jul 8th, 2019 1h 9m

On July 17, 2009, longtime music video director Marc Webb dazzled with his debut feature film, 500 Days of Summer. Despite a flawed script and odd choices for the main character, this film still is fascinating. We discuss what it was like to re

The Death of Michael Jackson

Jun 24th, 2019 50m 55s

On June 25, 2009, the world was shocked by the unexpected death of Michael Jackson. Ten years later, we attempt (as best we can) to sort through Jackson's legacy amid the Leaving Neverland documentary in 2019. We also talk about the odd media c

Bryce Harper's 2009 Sports Illustrated Cover

Jun 11th, 2019 59m 44s

In 2009, Tom Verducci wrote a myth-making cover story about a then 16 year-old slugger named Bryce Harper for Sports Illustrated. Dubbed "Baseball's LeBron," Harper was expected to be a legend before he had even signed a contract. Now, 10 years

The Hangover

May 27th, 2019 1h

It's been 10 years since The Hangover became a summer smash, grossed almost $300 million, and made stars out of Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms. We look back at the laughs that hold up a decade later and A LOT of jokes and plot l

2009 Hip Hop Title Belt

May 13th, 2019 53m 24s

This week on Decade Rewind, it's the 2009 Hip Hop Title Belt! We look back on the year that gave us Drake, Kid Cudi and Gucci Mane's breakout albums, a flurry of mixtapes, comeback attempts by Jay-Z and Eminem, and much, much more! We determine

Barack Obama Becomes President

Apr 29th, 2019 56m 58s

10 years ago, Barack Obama because the 44th president of the United States. 10 years later...well, things are different. We look back on the entire run from the primaries, to election night, to the inauguration, to his first year in office. Co-

The Debut of Parks and Recreation

Apr 15th, 2019 56m 47s

On this week's Decade Rewind, we take a look at Parks and Recreation - which series debut was on April 9, 2009. Co-hosts Brock Benefiel and Kiel Hauck discuss the show's depiction of the Midwest, what it means to local politics and how we view

2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing

Apr 11th, 2019 1h 14m

On this episode of Decade Rewind, we reflect on the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China. From the dominate to Usain to Michael Phelps’ quest for eight Olympic gold medals, we remember the highlights of the games and the impact of the Ol

The Dark Knight

Apr 11th, 2019 1h 12m

On this episode of Decade Rewind, we remember the release of “The Dark Knight” in 2008 and the impact it had on the film industry, specifically the shift in tone of superhero movies. Brock Benefiel and Kiel Hauck discuss their favorite moments

2008 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game

Apr 11th, 2019 1h 7m

On this episode of Decade Rewind, we look back at one of the best sports moments of our lives - the 2008 Men's Basketball Championship between Kansas and Memphis. We break down the game and the amazing tournament, talk Derrick Rose's magnificen

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Decade Rewind Introduction

Apr 8th, 2019 1m 31s

Welcome to Decade Rewind - a podcast where we look back 10 years at the news, sports and pop culture events that impacted our lives the most. Co-hosts Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel will be bringing this show along. You can follow us on Twitter