The Distraction: A Defector Podcast
Defector Media
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 to defector.com for more info.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 52min
I Told You So! (with Dan McQuade)
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.
Oct 13, 2022 • 48min
I'm An Old Soul When It Comes To Football (with Tyler Dunne)
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.
Oct 6, 2022 • 40min
You've Become A Scrabble Boy?
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.
Sep 29, 2022 • 52min
Been There John, Been There (with Emma Baccellieri)
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.
Sep 22, 2022 • 53min
This Guy's Got Direct TV So You Know He's Going Places
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.
Sep 15, 2022 • 52min
How Did They Let You Have A Mic? (with Pablo Torre)
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.
Sep 8, 2022 • 56min
Tough Shit, This Is Football! (with Kalyn Kahler)
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.
Sep 1, 2022 • 48min
Welcome To The Haters Guide! The 2022 College Football Season Edition (with Eric Eager)
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.
Aug 25, 2022 • 53min
Just Two Sun Tanned Guys Chopping It Up
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.
Aug 18, 2022 • 57min
Welcome To The Haters Guide! (with Andy Behrens)
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.
