Pablo Torre Finds Out "The Meanest, Most Arrogant, Obnoxious Little Brat I Have Ever Met in My Life"
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Mar 31, 2026 
Billy Corben, Miami documentary filmmaker known for Cocaine Cowboys and The U, and Dan Le Batard, provocative Miami-born journalist and media figure, trade wild stories. They unpack making unauthorized films, facing backlash and even a beer-bottle attack, Miami’s outsized culture, corruption, scandal and why the city feels like a national lightning rod.
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Child Actor Turned Documentary Filmmaker
- Billy Corben began as a prolific child actor and transitioned into filmmaking after touring sets like Ron Howard's on Parenthood.
- He booked national commercials and a role in Parenthood, which convinced his mother to support his overnight shoots and launched his film ambitions.
Unauthorized Films Attract More Scrutiny
- Authorized documentaries dilute truth by trading access for favorable portrayal, so unauthorized projects often attract more interest.
- Corben made The U without university authorization, and the administration's pushback increased public curiosity and viewership.
Beer Bottle From Angry Fans After Investigative Reporting
- Dan Le Batard experienced violent backlash for his reporting on the University of Miami, including getting hit in the chin by a thrown beer bottle.
- The attack happened after his Sports Illustrated pieces enraged fans who saw his reporting as betrayal of the program.