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The Distraction: A Defector Podcast

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Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voice mails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head...

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Innovation in the Dickhead Space (with Patrick Redford) 02.02.2023 53:05

Defector’s own Patrick Redford joins Drew and Roth to talk about two equally failing sports products: PowerSlap and the NBA. We’re kidding, but PowerSlap needs to change to UFC while the NBA needs to talk to their refs about their sleepless nights. And as always, we’re highlighting a Guy of the Week and diving into Funbag! Articles We Talked About https://defector.com/dana-whites-power-slap-is...

The Popcorn Sweats (with Kalyn Kahler) 26.01.2023 58:47

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 subsc...

This Episode Is Sponsored By Bareback Sportsbook 19.01.2023 58:07

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 &...

Look At Us, High Functioning (with Kelsey McKinney) 22.12.2022 53:22

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Undisputed And First Take Are The Men's Version of Real Housewives (with Jemele Hill) 15.12.2022 52:29

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I'm Floored That You're Nick Swardson's Cousin (with Seth Wickersham) 08.12.2022 49:29

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

You Know What You Got Into, I'm Watching Sports You Know The Deal Man! (with Tom Ley) 01.12.2022 52:48

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

If You've Seen How Kirk Cousins Cooks Steak That's How Everybody Cooks Chicken 24.11.2022 38:23

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I Wouldn't Do That If I Were Me (with Jason Gay) 17.11.2022 54:34

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

It's Deeper Than Rap (with Bomani Jones) 10.11.2022 50:43

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

The Nets Are A Shit Sandwich (with Rohan Nadkarni) 03.11.2022 54:13

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Rolling Out Of Bed And Just Getting Grilled On The Lakers (with Patrick Redford) 27.10.2022 44:02

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I Told You So! (with Dan McQuade) 20.10.2022 52:14

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I'm An Old Soul When It Comes To Football (with Tyler Dunne) 13.10.2022 47:45

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

You've Become A Scrabble Boy? 06.10.2022 39:57

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Been There John, Been There (with Emma Baccellieri) 29.09.2022 51:37

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This Guy's Got Direct TV So You Know He's Going Places 22.09.2022 52:34

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

How Did They Let You Have A Mic? (with Pablo Torre) 15.09.2022 52:10

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tough Shit, This Is Football! (with Kalyn Kahler) 08.09.2022 56:00

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Welcome To The Haters Guide! The 2022 College Football Season Edition (with Eric Eager) 01.09.2022 47:52

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Just Two Sun Tanned Guys Chopping It Up 25.08.2022 53:07

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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Welcome To The Haters Guide! (with Andy Behrens) 18.08.2022 56:53

Yahoo! Sports writer Andy Behrens joins Drew to breakdown the upcoming 2022 fantasy football season and predicts which players will give you the best chance to win your fantasy league. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I Am A Proud Member Of The Mentally Ill Mets Fan Community (with Ray Ratto) 11.08.2022 52:37

The Defector's Ray Ratto joins David Roth to discuss how good the Mets actually are, the NL West division and the late great Vin Scully. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Yay It's Our 100th Episode!!! 04.08.2022 45:26

The Distraction Producer Brandon Nix joins Drew and Roth to recap some of the most memorable moments of the show, least favorite Mets players and remember some backup QB's. Plus, the Funbag! Visit Defector.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I'm A Vibe Believer (with Lindsey Adler) 28.07.2022 50:19

The Athletic's Lindsey Adler joins Drew and Roth to discuss her dog, the Yankees world series chances, trading for Juan Soto and Jimmy Garoppolo. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .