Relief Pitcher Kenny Powers was poised to rule the Big Leagues, but two things got in the way: his fading fastball and his insufferable personality. After a spectacular career flame-out, Kenny came home to Shelby County, NC and picked up a job as a substitute gym teacher (mostly so his brother Dustin would stop threatening to kick him out). He's spent every moment since then cashing in the last of his dying fame while plotting his inevitable comeback... one beer at a time. / 'Eastbound & Down' is the latest project to come out of and comedic goldmine Gary Sanchez Productions, which also launched . Starring ('Pineapple Express'), ('Four Christmases'), ('') and a host of other talented comedians, 'Eastbound & Down' was created by along with two friends from film school: and . The hilarious new series was shot on location in North Carolina and also includes a few guest appearances by as a local car dealer with marvelous hair. (Source: HBO) Currently 7.8/10