TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up

TC & Randy are back this week to chop it up. They offer some mea culpas, discuss some new pet peeves, and then highlight the most important news stories from around the globe. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A TrapDraw tradition returns for a fifth installment - it's our Oscars preview extravaganza as DJ and Randy are joined by Timothy Simons (@timothycsimons). We break down our favorite movies, actors/actresses and moments from the films we viewed over the past year as well as our picks for the worst movie we saw in the last twelve months.Then it's on to a look at each of the ten films nominated for Best Picture and how we ranked them individually (1:01:30). We wrap the episode with some discussion on the Oscars ceremony itself and our best guesses for who'll take home the awards on Sunday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil, Randy and KVV are back with another Perfect Club edition of the Trap Draw as we look back at the landmark sports documentary "Hoop Dreams". The film - released 30 years ago - profiles Arthur Agee and William Gates and their journey through Chicago high school basketball.After some self-examination with our own relationships with basketball, we look at the undertaking of the filmmakers and how the project evolved from a planned 30 minute PBS special to the final cut of nearly three hours, why the film resonates three decades after its release, how the culture around high school and college basketball has changed, our favorite scenes from the film and our reflections on the film's impact on the sports documentary genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TC & Randy are back to chop it up this week! They cover some recent personal travel, discuss what they're watching/eating/listening to, and then dive into the biggest news and sports stories from around the world. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our #BallKnowers have gathered for a full debrief on Kyle and the 49ers' loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. We also break down each of the playoff teams, other notable moments from the past season, the recent coaching moves around the league, and look ahead to the upcoming offseason.Please note: This episode was recorded late Tuesday night before the tragedy at Wednesday's championship parade in Kansas City and all of us at NLU extend our deepest condolences to those affected by the shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil and Cody are back from a lengthy travel spell for another edition of The Booth. We recap our travels and the travel habits of the NLU crew, talk through Neil's prep for Dad Life, and take a look at some of our favorite prop bets for the big game on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Owners Series returns to the TrapDraw for this week's episode. It's our sixth installment as we profile two owners whose teams finished the season at completely opposite ends of the regular season standings.First up, David Tepper of the Carolina Panthers. We look at Tepper's legendary financial career, his time as a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his tumultuous six years as owner in Charlotte. We also take a look back at the history of the franchise and its original owner, Jerry Richardson.Then it's up the east coast to Baltimore and Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti. A self-made billionaire, like Tepper, Bisciotti has deep ties in the Baltimore area and, unlike Tepper, has enjoyed a mostly successful tenure as owner.Show LinksTepper NY Mag article: https://nymag.com/news/features/establishments/68513/#printTepper's revenge on old boss's mansion: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11886753/American-billionaire-builds-Hamptons-mansion-on-land-bought-from-boss-who-snubbed-him.htmlTepper's colorful commencement address at Carnegie Mellon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgV53iQit1Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, Trapezoids... Rise and Shine! It's time for a Perfect Club covering the landmark 1993 film "Groundhog Day".Tron, DJ and KVV break down the film's iconic moments and characters, the behind-the-scenes friction between Bill Murray and director Harold Ramis, some thoughts on alternative casting decisions, the film's place in the comedy genre, and our own personal interactions with Bill Murray over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TC & Randy are chopping it up for the first time in 2024. Lots of news stories to catch up from all around the world, plus, the boys have a few things bothering them out in society. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The high council of #BallKnowers has reconvened this week to put a bow on the NFL regular season and look ahead to the playoffs. They discuss some of the more polarizing QBs in the league, reflect on some of the best and worst takes throughout the year, and give some predictions for what's to come. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices