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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Mar 24, 2022 • 49min
It’s Oozing Out of His Shoes (with Ray Ratto)
Defector editor and Bay Area sports journalist, Ray Ratto, talks to Drew and Roth about money fraud, Joe Biden, the Warriors, Lakers and MLB player salaries. 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.
Mar 17, 2022 • 50min
Not Everybody Likes A Headband Guy (with Ken Pomeroy)
College basketball metrics analyst, Ken Pomeroy, joins Drew and Roth in a conversation all about the 2022 Men’s NCAA Tournament. 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.
Mar 10, 2022 • 51min
Let’s All Get Married On Successive Weekends (with Lauren Theisen)
Co-Defector Lauren Theisen chats with Drew and Roth about mask mandates, the ongoing MLB lockout, Russell Wilson being traded to the Denver Broncos, and hockey predictions. 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.
Mar 3, 2022 • 51min
The Strong Boys Podcast (with Jason Zengerle)
The New York Times Magazine writer, Jason Zengerle, talks to Drew and Roth about The Biden administration, 2024 presidential election predictions, and North Carolina college basketball. 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.
Feb 24, 2022 • 54min
How Many Sidewalk Cracks Did I Step On? (with Kyle Buchanan)
The New York Times reporter and author, Kyle Buchanan, tells Drew and Roth why the film Mad Max: Fury Road took nearly two decades to make. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road, is available everywhere books are sold. 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.
Feb 17, 2022 • 48min
Can You Say ‘Orange’ Again, For Me?
This week, Drew and Roth discuss the Winter Olympics doping scandal, their thoughts on Super Bowl LVI, and 90s European house music. Plus, questions from 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.
Feb 10, 2022 • 51min
A Grim Men's Evening (with Andy Behrens)
Just ahead of Super Bowl LVI, Yahoo! Sports’ fantasy football expert, Andy Behrens, talks to Drew and Roth about future game predictions, stories of Super Bowl’s past, the Houston Texans hiring Lovie Smith, and the state of Major League Baseball. Plus, questions from 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.
Feb 3, 2022 • 56min
Coca-Cola Just Needs to Blink Wrong (with Diana Moskovitz)
Defector’s very own investigative journalist, Diana Moskovitz, talks to Drew and Roth about Brian Flores suing the NFL, her experience working for NFL media, and workplace discrimination. 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.
Jan 27, 2022 • 44min
Headed to ’Bama for a Broken Pinky (with Nate Jackson)
Former Denver Bronco’s tight end and radio personality, Nate Jackson, talks to Drew and Roth about behind-the-scenes of the NFL, players choking under pressure, and life after football. Plus, more questions from 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.
Jan 20, 2022 • 57min
You’ve Entered WASP Mode (with Vince Mancini)
Uproxx film & culture writer Vince Mancini talks to Drew and Roth about Cowboys fans, pickup truck culture, good 49ers, and the rest of the NFL Playoffs. Plus, questions from the Funbag! Mancini's Sopranos podcast, Pod Yourself A Gun, is available everywhere you get your podcasts. 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.
