EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 1H 20M
Michael Chiklis puts the football pads back on, hates the Yankees and how he landed The Shield
from Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara · host Matt Leinart, Jerry Ferrara
Emmy winning star of The Shield Michael Chiklis joins the show to talk about his new movie The Senior, based on the inspirational story of Mike Flynt, who made the Sul Ross State University football team at 59 years old. Michael talks about his friendship with Tom Brady and the advice he gave him for The Senior, his love of Boston sports and why he hates Jerry’s Yankees. He also remembers the chip on his shoulder he felt while auditioning for The Shield and how Burt Reynolds saved his young acting career. Chiklis then shares his memories from Super Bowl LI and the Patriots 28-3 comeback against the Falcons. He may or may not have heckled Matt Ryan. Then Annie Agar joins with the latest around the NFL and the guys try to decide who is the greatest TV anti-hero ever. New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/) A big thank you to our sponsors: Wendy’s Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyswirl25 Twisted Tea Grab a Refreshing Twisted Tea Today. https://www.twistedtea.com/locations DoorDash Win weekly with DoorDash Streaks! Order every Saturday, save up to $250 during College Football Season. Terms Apply. Chapters- 3:31 Michael Chiklis joins - 19:50 Michael and LeBron fell in love with the story of Mike Flynt- 27:44 Wendy’s Fresh Take of the week- 37:33 Michael texts Tom Brady to prepare for The Senior - 50:50 Seeing Freddie Freeman’s World Series walk off live -53:00 Twisted Tea Trivia with Annie Agar- 1:16:28 Matt asks for best advice to a girl dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Emmy winning star of The Shield Michael Chiklis joins the show to talk about his new movie The Senior, based on the inspirational story of Mike Flynt, who made the Sul Ross State University football team at 59 years old. Michael talks about his friendship with Tom Brady and the advice he gave him for The Senior, his love of Boston sports and why he hates Jerry’s Yankees. He also remembers the chip on his shoulder he felt while auditioning for The Shield and how Burt Reynolds saved his young acting career. Chiklis then shares his memories from Super Bowl LI and the Patriots 28-3 comeback against the Falcons. He may or may not have heckled Matt Ryan. Then Annie Agar joins with the latest around the NFL and the guys try to decide who is the greatest TV anti-hero ever. New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/) A big thank you to our sponsors: Wendy’s Find your new favorite Frosty Fusions™ flavor today with choices like OREO® Brownie, Caramel Crunch, and Pop-Tarts® Strawberry. https://m-wendys.app.link/frostyswirl25 Twisted Tea Grab a Refreshing Twisted Tea Today. https://www.twistedtea.com/locations DoorDash Win weekly with DoorDash Streaks! Order every Saturday, save up to $250 during College Football Season. Terms Apply. Chapters- 3:31 Michael Chiklis joins - 19:50 Michael and LeBron fell in love with the story of Mike Flynt- 27:44 Wendy’s Fresh Take of the week- 37:33 Michael texts Tom Brady to prepare for The Senior - 50:50 Seeing Freddie Freeman’s World Series walk off live -53:00 Twisted Tea Trivia with Annie Agar- 1:16:28 Matt asks for best advice to a girl dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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