Diggstown (1992)

Grab a cold drink and pull up a chair for this episode of Hollywood Hangout, where your host Boxman strips down the cinematic classics and cult favorites you love. On this turn, we’re stepping straight into the ring with the criminally underrated 1992 sports-drama con movie, Diggstown. No endless pre-show banter or fluff here—we dive right into the dusty streets of Michael Ritchie's favorite fictional boxing town and get to work. As the scenes unfold, Boxman breaks down the heavy hitters, making this film a masterclass in cinematic grift. We talk James Woods at his slickest, peak silver-screen swagger as Gabriel Caine, and the legendary Louis Gossett Jr. as the aging, artifact-shattering fighter "Honey" Roy Palmer. Of course, you can't talk Diggstown without digging into the villainy of Bruce Dern as John Gillon, or spotting early-career appearances from stars like Oliver Platt, Heather Graham, and Jim Caviezel as they pop up on screen. Expect a steady stream of trivia, deep-dive movie facts, and a look at how this fast-paced script holds up today. It’s an unscripted, narrative ride through a 90s gem that deserves way more love. So hit play, hang out, and let’s talk movies. Check us out every Thursday at 9:30 PM Eastern. Live on YouTube. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hollywoodhangoutpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ymX0HRkWB45ja11B2I6fm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hollywood-hangout/id1132940251 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/4647345?country=us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodHangout/