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Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Marty Supreme is generating Oscar buzz, with nine nominations at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, inspired by real-life ping-pong champion Marty Reisman, follows Marty Mauser, played by Timoth�...�e Chalamet, as he navigates the world of hustling and competition. Reisman, known as the bad boy of ping-pong, was a legendary player with numerous titles and a flair for the dramatic. The film captures his spirit and adds fresh drama, making for an exciting watch in theaters now. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b5e6411a314aa59

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Starting point is 00:00:00 I'm Corey with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. The movie Marty Supreme is earning buzz with nine Oscar nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for, Josh Safty, and a lead actor nod for Timothy Shalame. Chalemay plays Marty Mouser, a fierce ping-pong hustler, loosely inspired by a real-life champion, Marty Reisman, who's 1974. Autobiography shaped the story. Reiseman grew up in Manhattan. born in 1930 to a Russian immigrant dad who later left the family. He started table tennis young, becoming New York Junior Champion by age 13 and national junior champ by 16,
Starting point is 00:00:41 earning the nickname Bad Boy of. Ping pong. Meanwhile, the lanky six-foot player dubbed the needle for his look and killer forehand called the Atomic Blast, made history as the first American. To win the British Open, he racked up 22 major titles, including one at 67. the oldest in any racquet sport national championship, and even open for the. Harlem Globetrotters with flashy tricks. Several real details echo in the film by working as a shoe salesman,
Starting point is 00:01:11 ditching a lousy tournament hotel for a fancy one and charging it back, touring with the Globetrotters, and hustling sidecast smuggling or selling pens abroad. Reisman also ran Celeb-filled, underground clubs, and played exotic opponents like a chimp. You can catch Marty Supreme in theaters now, blending Reisman's wild spirit with fresh drama for an exciting watch. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. It looks like a pillow.
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