The Distraction: A Defector Podcast

Both the Eagles and the Chiefs Are Gonna Win with Dan McQuade

Feb 6, 2025

Dan McQuade, Defector’s Chief Philadelphia correspondent, dives into the Super Bowl showdown between the Eagles and the Chiefs, revealing the emotional rollercoaster of being an Eagles fan. He discusses unique fan rituals and the evolution of skepticism to confidence among followers. The conversation also touches on the surprise Luka Dončić trade and its potential impact on the league, emphasizing player loyalty. With humor and insights, they reflect on the upcoming battle for football supremacy.

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Dan McQuade

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Quick takeaways

The podcast highlights the cultural phenomenon surrounding the Super Bowl, emphasizing its role as a communal celebration among fans.

Listeners learn about the superstitions and rituals that enhance fan engagement with the game, illustrating the emotional investment in their teams.

The hosts analyze the Eagles' strengths and challenges against the Chiefs, embodying the duality of hope and fear experienced by sports fans.

Deep dives

Super Bowl Mindset and Self-Care

The conversation revolves around the excitement and distraction brought by the Super Bowl, reflecting a broader cultural phenomenon. The hosts discuss the importance of self-care and adopting a positive mindset, particularly during significant events like the Super Bowl. This sentiment resonates with many fans who find joy and community in these celebrations. The anticipation is palpable, especially from Eagles fans, who are keen on how their team will perform against the Chiefs.

Intro

4min

Fandom, Fashion, and Football

22min

Eagles vs Chiefs: Super Bowl Showdown

7min

Chiefs' Performance and Super Bowl Showdown

9min

The Impact of Luka's Trade

18min

Makeup, Movies, and Musical Obsessions

5min

Nostalgia and Game Day Excitement

5min

Defector’s very own Dan McQuade joins Drew and Roth to talk about The Big Game! As chief Philly correspondent, Dan weighs in on how the Eagles can do it. Also as chief Philly correspondent, Dan explains how the Eagles can never, ever win it all. In the back half of the pod, everyone is still trying to have a thought other than “what the hell” about the Luka Dončić trade. And the show has time for two questions in the Funbag, answering real questions from real listeners.

Stuff We Talked About

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Credits

- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth

- Producer: Eric Silver

- Editor: Brandon Grugle

- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts

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About The Show

The Distraction is 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 voicemails, 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 to defector.com for more info.

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