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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Aug 19, 2021 • 52min
It’s Your Show, You Can Do What You Want (with Ray Ratto)
Defector’s Ray Ratto joins Roth to discuss returning Covid restrictions, the Baltimore Orioles, and what it’s like to hear a career-ending injury. Plus, Guy of the Week and an action-packed Funbag question. 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 5, 2021 • 32min
Brought to You by America’s Blueberry Growers
Drew and Roth talk eggnog ice cream, Olympic skateboarding, and the Vikings’ Covid outbreak. Plus, bathroom power rankings and sporty nicknames courtesy of 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.
Jul 29, 2021 • 59min
I Was a Huge Failing Upward Guy (with A.J. Daulerio)
A.J. Daulerio joins Drew to discuss the Brett Favre scandal, Iron Maiden, and long-term recovery. Plus, questions from the Funbag! Daulerio’s new podcast, Really Good Shares, is streaming now. 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.
Jul 22, 2021 • 51min
Maybe the Apocalypse is Nigh (with Jason Gay)
This week, the Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay joins Drew and Roth to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks winning the NBA Championship, homemade American Ninja Warrior courses, and overreacting to hot takes on Twitter. 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.
Jul 15, 2021 • 49min
It’s Time to Open Some Third Eyes (with Gabe Fernandez and Nick Walden)
Drew and Roth talk to Gabe Fernandez about pirated music, bad liquors, and the NBA Finals. Plus, defector accomplice Nick Walden joins to remember some guys and answer 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.
Jul 8, 2021 • 52min
You Don’t Get to Reminisce (with Albert Burneko)
Drew and Roth talk to Albert Burneko about fireworks, the Phoenix Suns, and angry tennis serves. Plus, a Guy of the Week and 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.
Jul 1, 2021 • 59min
I’ll Approach the Bench (with Kelsey McKinney)
Writer Kelsey McKinney joins Drew and Roth to talk about toilet literature, the Texas Longhorns, Evangelicalism, and pitcher inspections. Plus, questions from the Funbag! McKinney’s book, God Spare the Girls, 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.
Jun 24, 2021 • 36min
It's Raining Acid on Jupiter
This week, Drew and Roth discuss interplanetary weather reports, earnest mustaches, and whether or not we’re in a golden age of GOATs. Plus, Dead or Canceled and 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.
Jun 17, 2021 • 52min
I’m Not a Sticky iPad Kid (with Chris Bosh)
This week, NBA legend Chris Bosh joins Drew and Roth to discuss trash talk, pushing athletic limits, and the magic of the last day of school. Plus, a Distraction drinking game courtesy of the Funbag! Bosh’s book, Letters to a Young Athlete, 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.
Jun 10, 2021 • 57min
I’m a Baseball Apologist (with Michael Schur)
TV producer Michael Schur joins Drew and Roth to talk about the future of baseball, surfing the dark web, and the challenges of making TV during a pandemic. Plus, questions from the Funbag! And a political round of Dead or Canceled. Schur’s new show, Rutherford Falls, is streaming on Peacock now. 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.
