The Distraction: A Defector Podcast My Hobby is Sleeping
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Oct 30, 2025 Drew and Roth dive into the excitement of the World Series, debating its status as the best in years. They explore the implications of the NBA gambling scandal and discuss innovative solutions for ensuring game integrity. As they preview the NYC mayoral race, they analyze candidates' messaging, pointing out the power of simple slogans. The conversation also touches on the effects of a grueling 18-inning game on players, travel woes, and the joys of finishing off a specialty bottle of fish sauce.
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Family Flight Stories Set The Tone
- Drew and David open with Halloween family stories and airline mishaps to set a relaxed, personal tone.
- Drew recounts traveling habits learned from his father who worked in the airlines, including old $60 tickets and seasoned-flyer calluses.
World Series Creates Shared Late-Night Drama
- The hosts call the World Series so far one of the best of the decade thanks to competitive games and emotional late moments.
- David highlights how long extra-inning games create a shared, late-night communal experience for viewers and writers.
Staying Up For An 18-Inning Classic
- David describes watching 94% of the 18-inning World Series game, staying up until 2:30 a.m. and then reading the game story at 5 a.m.
- He praises Ray's game write-up for capturing the late-night tone and editing it down for morning readers.