Articles by Ryan Berenz

About Ryan Berenz

Member of the Television Critics Association. Charter member of the Ancient and Mystic Society of No Homers. Squire of the Ancient & Benevolent Order of the Lynx, Lodge 49, Long Beach, Calif. Costco Wholesale Gold Star Member since 2011.

“30 for 30: Of Miracles and Men”: The Soviet side of the Miracle on Ice

February 8, 2015 Ryan Berenz

Americans know the USA’s 1980 Winter Olympics hockey “Miracle on Ice” win over the Soviet Union as one of the great Cinderella stories in all of sports. ESPN’s new 30 for 30 documentary “Of Miracles and Men,” (Sunday, Feb. 8, at 9pm ET) however, looks at the Miracle on Ice from the perspective of the seemingly unbeatable Soviet team before, during and after the seminal game. Director Jonathan Hock says: “Of all the 30 For 30 films I’ve directed, ‘Of Miracles and Men’ is the most ambitious. I was raised in the 1970’s on the notion that Soviet hockey players were robots, […]

Discovery Channel Alaskan Bush People recap: On the Prowl

February 7, 2015 Ryan Berenz

Do the Alaskan Bush People get paid? We asked! Read our interview with the Brown family. On Alaskan Bush People Season 2, Episode 6 “On the Prowl,” Billy strikes a barter for windows, while the Brown kids head into the nearest town. Matt and Noah scour junkyards for additional materials. The boys invite some of the local girls over to their camp. Alaskan Bush People Season 1 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 Season 2 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 | Wild […]

2015 NHRA TV schedule on ESPN networks

February 7, 2015 Ryan Berenz

[Update: This will come as welcome news to most NHRA fans. The NHRA appears to be ending its deal with ESPN and heading to FOX Sports 1 in 2016.] The 2015 NHRA drag racing season gets underway with the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Circle K NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., Feb. 7-8. ESPN2 airs same-day coverage of qualifying on Saturday at 10pm ET and same-day coverage of eliminations on Sunday at 7:30pm ET. Viewers can watch Sunday’s live eliminations at 2pm ET on ESPN3. Press release from ESPN below, followed by the 2015 TV schedules for the NHRA Mello Yello and Lucas […]

2015 Grammys Preview: Nominees, presenters, performers and more

February 6, 2015 Ryan Berenz

Beyoncé, Sam Smith and Pharrell Williams lead the nominations (six each) for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, presented Sunday, Feb. 8, at 8pm (live ET/Tape delayed PT) on CBS at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Iggy Azalea, Beck, Eric Church, Drake, Gordon Goodwin, Jay Z, Miranda Lambert, Sia, Usher and Jack White earned four nominations each. Nominees for Best New Artist are Azalea, Bastille, Brandy Clark, HAIM and Sam Smith. Two-time Grammy Award winner LL Cool J returns as host. List of presenters and performers from the CBS press release below, followed by list of 2015 Grammys nominees in popular […]

2015 NASCAR TV schedule on FOX, FOX Sports 1, NBC and NBCSN

February 3, 2015 Ryan Berenz

2015 NASCAR TV schedule on FOX, FOX Sports 1, NBC and NBCSN for the Sprint Cup Series, XFINITY Series (formerly Nationwide Series) and Camping World Truck Series. NASCAR embraces change as much as it does tradition, and 2015 is no exception as the sport implements ways to cut teams’ costs while improving competition and the fan experience. Here’s what’s new at the races: New Schedule Atlanta is now the site of the Cup Series’ second race of the season, and Darlington moves back to its traditional Labor Day weekend date. There will be a new “West Coast swing” with consecutive […]

“Big Break The Palm Beaches, FL” tees off Feb. 2 on Golf Channel

February 2, 2015 Ryan Berenz

Season 23 of Golf Channel’s Big Break reality competition series features an all-male cast of 12 golfers competing in golf skills challenges at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with cash, prizes and a PGA Tour exemption on the line. Big Break The Palm Beaches, FL premieres Monday, Feb. 2, at 9pm ET on Golf Channel. The cast of Big Break The Palm Beaches, FL from Golf Channel: George Bryan (27, Chapin, S.C.) – Older brother of fellow competitor Wesley Bryan, George was a three-time All-American at the University of South Carolina and a teammate of […]

#SB49: Super Bowl 2015 pregame show TV schedule

February 1, 2015 Ryan Berenz

#SB49: Super Bowl 2015 pregame show TV schedule on NBC begins Sunday, Feb. 1, at 12pm ET, with the special Football America: Our Teams. NBC has a total of six hours of Super Bowl XLIX pregame show coverage. Full press release and details from NBC Sports below: NBC SPORTS PRESENTS SIX HOURS OF SUPER BOWL XLIX PRE-GAME COVERAGE NBC Super Bowl XLIX Pre-Game Show Begins on NBC at Noon ET on Sunday, Feb. 1 Dan Patrick, Josh Elliott, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Hines Ward, Mike Florio, Peter King, Bob Costas, Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Preview Super Bowl XLIX […]

Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People recap: Pile it On

January 31, 2015 Ryan Berenz

Do the Alaskan Bush People get paid? We asked! Read our interview with the Brown family. On the Alaskan Bush People Season 2, Episode 5 “Pile it On,” the Browns start building their home on their remote land in Alaska. They have to float the foundation pilings to their land and suffer a setback when a big storm hits. Oldest brother Matt builds a home for himself. Alaskan Bush People Season 1 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 Season 2 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | […]

Seth Meyers hosts 2015 NFL Honors ceremony on NBC

January 31, 2015 Ryan Berenz

The 2015 NFL Honors ceremony salutes the best players and plays from the 2014 NFL season, including the Associated Press awards for Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. Also announced are the inductees into the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Seth Meyers hosts the ceremony from Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Ariz., beginning Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. Full press release and details from the NFL: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CELEBRATES SEASON WITH “4th ANNUAL NFL HONORS” SUPER BOWL EVE […]

2015 Australian Open Finals TV schedule

January 30, 2015 Ryan Berenz

The 2015 Australian Open finals are shaping up to be epic, with Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova on the women’s side early Saturday morning and Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray in the men’s final early Sunday morning. On paper, Williams holds a big advantage over Sharapova, going 16-2 head-to-head (2-1 in Grand Slam finals) and winning 15 straight against her. Sharapova hasn’t beaten Williams since 2004, and is 5-4 in Grand Slam finals. Williams is going for her 19th Grand Slam title, while Sharapova seeks her sixth. On the men’s side, Djokovic is 4-0 in Australian Open finals, and meets […]