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The Distraction: A Defector Podcast

124 Episodes

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59 minutes | Jan 26, 2023
The Popcorn Sweats (with Kalyn Kahler)
The Athletic’s Kalyn Kahler joins Drew and Roth to talk about the winners of last week’s games charging forward into the NFL championship games and the losers who have a lot of bad feelings to deal with. But this leaves plenty of opportunity to discuss how your brain can make garbage smell like candy, if anyone on the Eagles has beef with Kalyn, and who in sports media does and does not have subscriptions to the Athletic. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!   Articles We Talked About - https://theathletic.com/4118977/2023/01/23/dallas-cowboys-season-playoffs/ - https://theathletic.com/4095518/2023/01/17/nfl-assisting-the-runner-qb-sneak-jalen-hurts-eagles - https://defector.com/what-did-the-bengals-know-about-jackson-carman - https://theathletic.com/4002003/2022/12/16/aaron-rodgers-packers-rookies/ - https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/pat-mcafee-aaron-rodgers-discussion.html   Sponsors - Betterhelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/distraction - Tab for a Cause - Raise money for charity while browsing the web at tabforacause.org/distraction   Credits - Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth - Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Production Services & Ads: Multitude - Subscribe to Defector!   About The Show From Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.
58 minutes | Jan 19, 2023
This Episode Is Sponsored By Bareback Sportsbook
The Distraction is back, it’s back! Drew and Roth talk about NFL wildcard weekend, and yes, Drew is ready to talk about the Vikings. Also, new producer Eric hops on to share what is changing (almost nothing) and what is staying the same (almost everything) and how the business of podcasting is so similar to blogging. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!   Credits - Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth - Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Production Services & Ads: Multitude - Subscribe to Defector!   About The Show From Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to  defector.com for more info.
53 minutes | Dec 22, 2022
Look At Us, High Functioning (with Kelsey McKinney)
Defector's Kelsey McKinney joins Drew and Roth to discuss the best and worst moments of 2022, their favorite sports person of 2022 and the guys say goodbye to Stitcher. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.  
52 minutes | Dec 15, 2022
Undisputed And First Take Are The Men's Version of Real Housewives (with Jemele Hill)
The Atlantic's Jemele Hill joins Drew and Roth to discuss her book Uphill: A Memoir, how her childhood influenced her writing, her time at ESPN and the current landscape of sports media. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
49 minutes | Dec 8, 2022
I'm Floored That You're Nick Swardson's Cousin (with Seth Wickersham)
ESPN's Seth Wickersham joins Drew and Roth to discuss his latest story on Andrew Luck, Bill Belichick and the status of Daniel Snyder selling the Washington Commanders. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
53 minutes | Dec 1, 2022
You Know What You Got Into, I'm Watching Sports You Know The Deal Man! (with Tom Ley)
Defector Editor In Chief Tom Ley joins Drew and Roth to discuss USA's chances in the knockout round of the World Cup, whether or not Tom Ley is a Broncos fan and remember the list of one and done coaches in NFL history. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
38 minutes | Nov 24, 2022
If You've Seen How Kirk Cousins Cooks Steak That's How Everybody Cooks Chicken
In This Special Thanksgiving Episode Drew and Roth discuss their favorite appetizers to eat, watching the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, Zach Wilson and the World Cup. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
55 minutes | Nov 17, 2022
I Wouldn't Do That If I Were Me (with Jason Gay)
Wall Street Journal's Jason Gay joins Drew and Roth to discuss his new book I Wouldn't Do That If I Were Me: Modern Blunders And Modest Triumphs (but Mostly Blunders). Also, NFL owners and Jeff Passan's latest ESPN story on the Houston Astros. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
51 minutes | Nov 10, 2022
It's Deeper Than Rap (with Bomani Jones)
ESPN's Bomani Jones joins Drew and Roth to discuss season 2 of his HBO show Game Theory With Bomani Jones, Kyrie Irving's suspension, Daniel Snyder potentially selling the Commanders and Jim Irsay hiring Jeff Saturday. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
54 minutes | Nov 3, 2022
The Nets Are A Shit Sandwich (with Rohan Nadkarni)
Sports Illustrated's Rohan Nadkarni joins Drew and Roth to discuss the firing of Steve Nash, dysfunction inside the Brooklyn Nets organization, Daniel Snyder possibly selling the Washington Commanders and NFL trades. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
44 minutes | Oct 27, 2022
Rolling Out Of Bed And Just Getting Grilled On The Lakers (with Patrick Redford)
Defector's Patrick Redford joins Drew and Roth for some NBA talk to discuss the Nets, Cavs, Lakers, Timberwolves, Grizzlies and the Warriors. Also, the guys get into their rooting interests for the World Series. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
52 minutes | Oct 20, 2022
I Told You So! (with Dan McQuade)
Defector writer and Philly sports fan Dan McQuade joins Drew and Roth to discuss the Phillies in the NLCS, Bob Costas and the upcoming ALCS matchup between the Yankees and the Astros. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
48 minutes | Oct 13, 2022
I'm An Old Soul When It Comes To Football (with Tyler Dunne)
NFL writer and author Tyler Dunne joins Drew and Roth to discuss his book The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football, the evolution of the tight end position and the Buffalo Bills. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
40 minutes | Oct 6, 2022
You've Become A Scrabble Boy?
This week Drew and Roth discuss their Defector cabin resort trip, drinking in your 20's, artwork and having to deal with inflation. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
52 minutes | Sep 29, 2022
Been There John, Been There (with Emma Baccellieri)
Sports Illustrated's Emma Baccellieri joins Drew and Roth to discuss her latest story detailing how minor league baseball players unionized and the struggles they faced in the process. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
53 minutes | Sep 22, 2022
This Guy's Got Direct TV So You Know He's Going Places
This week Drew and Roth discuss Aaron Judge chasing the Roger Maris homerun record, the Mets world series chances and the lack of diversity with head coaches in the NFL. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
52 minutes | Sep 15, 2022
How Did They Let You Have A Mic? (with Pablo Torre)
ESPN's Pablo Torre joins Drew and Roth to discuss the Brett Favre welfare money scandal, Robert Sarver suspension, NFL Week 1 storylines and the US Open. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
56 minutes | Sep 8, 2022
Tough Shit, This Is Football! (with Kalyn Kahler)
The Defector's Kalyn Kahler joins Drew and Roth to discuss the upcoming NFL season and determine which teams are good and which teams are bad. Plus, Guy of the Week. Visit Defector.com.
48 minutes | Sep 1, 2022
Welcome To The Haters Guide! The 2022 College Football Season Edition (with Eric Eager)
PFF's Eric Eager joins Drew to discuss Nebraska, the future of the power 5 conferences, the SEC conference and who will win the 2022 National Championship. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
53 minutes | Aug 25, 2022
Just Two Sun Tanned Guys Chopping It Up
This week Drew and Roth discuss Kirk Cousins, the Mets, beef between Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres and the Deshaun Watson suspension. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.
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