The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur The 32nd Annual PosCast Holiday Draft
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Dec 17, 2024 
Ellen Adair, a creative contributor, and Jason Kander, a former politician and advocate, join writer Linda Holmes and sports commentator Howard Bryant for a festive holiday draft. They share humorous anecdotes about quirky traditions, including the nostalgic charm of holiday cards and the chaos of last-minute shopping. The group playfully debates their favorite holiday movies and cookies, while also reflecting on historical holiday events, like the 1826 eggnog riot. Laughter fills the air as they celebrate the spirit of the season through lighthearted banter.
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Groundhog Day Controversy
- Sepinwall chose Phil from Groundhog Day in a past holiday movie character draft.
- Linda Holmes booed him for this choice, as Groundhog Day isn't a December holiday.
Brandon McCarthy's Draft Picks
- Brandon McCarthy's unusual draft picks are a recurring joke.
- He chose Christmas in Sarajevo and Duck a l'Orange as top picks in previous drafts.
Draft Disasters
- Jason Kander is known for making terrible picks in the holiday drafts.
- Schur also recalls getting angry and drinking during one draft.