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The Show

He Was That Dude is a sports podcast about the athletes who owned a moment — the players who captured the culture, dominated the conversation, and became household names… even if only for a season, a week, a game, or one unforgettable moment.

The March Madness legends. The underdogs who became top dogs. The unexpected heroes who showed up at exactly the right time and made the sports world stop and pay attention. For a fleeting moment in time, each one became THAT DUDE.

This show explores the moments that turned guys into certified DUDES, and everything that happened after.

Each episode revisits the performances, stories, and cultural moments that turned athletes into icons almost overnight. We break down what made those moments hit so hard, why fans connected with them, and how sports history remembers players whose impact far outweighed the length of their spotlight.

Along the way, we’ll go beyond nostalgia with conversations and interviews featuring the athletes themselves — hearing firsthand what those moments felt like, how their lives changed afterward, and what happened once the cameras moved on and the hype faded.

Because being THAT DUDE lasts forever… even if the moment itself didn’t.

Your Host

Ascher Robbins

Ascher Robbins

Ascher Robbins is the creator and host of He Was That Dude. Ascher hails from Vail, Colorado, where he grew up playing on the slopes before trading in the snow for the beach when he attended college at The University of California, Santa Barbara. He graduated from UCSB with a BA in Communications in 2011. He now resides in Denver, Colorado with his fiancée and their two dogs.

A Colorado native, Ascher is fiercely loyal to Colorado sports: The Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and yes, even the Rockies. He is also a fan of both his alma mater and the Colorado Buffaloes.

When not watching and/or obsessing over sports, Ascher can be found taking advantage of Colorado's beautiful outdoors, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family and friends.

Get in touch with Ascher here!