Lindsey Adler

Wall Street Journal’s Lindsey Alder joins Roth and guest host Defector EIC Tom Ley to talk deliberately and calmly about August baseball. Of course, the first half is about noted modern emo enthusiast and Met Pete Alonzo, which is exactly the story we want. Plus a remembering a Guy (the chocolate sauce on this chocolate ice cream) and diving into the Funbag! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About- The Pool Kids Pete Alonzo tweet Sponsor- Ravensburger CreArt, a new paint-by-numbers experience! Shop on Amazon, their website, or your local art supply store. Credits- Hosts: David Roth &amp; Tom Ley- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Wall Street Journal’s <a href="https://twitter.com/lindseyadler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsey Alder</a> joins Roth and guest host Defector EIC <a href="https://defector.com/author/tom-ley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Ley</a> to talk deliberately and calmly about August baseball. Of course, the first half is about noted modern emo enthusiast and Met Pete Alonzo, which is exactly the story we want. Plus a remembering a Guy (the chocolate sauce on this chocolate ice cream) and diving into the Funbag! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About- <a href="https://twitter.com/poolkidsband/status/1668285619930296320" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pool Kids Pete Alonzo tweet</a> Sponsor- <a href="https://www.ravensburger.us/products/art-crafts/creart-adult/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravensburger CreArt</a>, a new paint-by-numbers experience! Shop on Amazon, their website, or your local art supply store. Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/toley88?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Ley</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Dog, I Lived at Warped Tour 2011 with Lindsey Adler and Tom Ley

The summer’s got that dog days in ‘em, so Drew and Roth going hard into summer food opinions and voicemail Funbag questions. Which will create more arguments: euphonic baseball player names or the proper way to eat a lobster? You can only find out from listening! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Caldera Lab, where you can get 20% OFF with our code DISTRACTION at calderalab.com/DISTRACTION- Wildgrain, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

The summer’s got that dog days in ‘em, so Drew and Roth going hard into summer food opinions and voicemail Funbag questions. Which will create more arguments: euphonic baseball player names or the proper way to eat a lobster? You can only find out from listening! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://calderalab.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caldera Lab</a>, where you can get 20% OFF with our code DISTRACTION at <a href="http://calderalab.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">calderalab.com/DISTRACTION</a>- <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain</a>, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

What Is The Worst Profession of a Person You’d Admit to Have Dated?

Defector’s own Abigail Segel joins Drew and Roth to talk about the Women’s World Cup. Abigail explains the injuries hampering the extreme talent of the USWNT, who has a chance to break through in this year’s tournament, and how much of a “Vlatko” US Coach Vlatko Andonovski seems to be. All that plus Candian and American food takes, Remembering a Guy and diving into the Funbag! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked AboutDefector’s Women’s World Cup coverage Abigail describing the offsides rule How A Fan Community United To Send Indie Women’s Soccer Media To The World CupCanadian Women’s Team getting screwed over by their own federation Sponsor- Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Defector’s own Abigail Segel joins Drew and Roth to talk about the Women’s World Cup. Abigail explains the injuries hampering the extreme talent of the USWNT, who has a chance to break through in this year’s tournament, and how much of a “Vlatko” US Coach Vlatko Andonovski seems to be. All that plus Candian and American food takes, Remembering a Guy and diving into the Funbag! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://defector.com/contained-within-this-post-is-a-comprehensive-preview-of-every-goddamn-team-in-the-womens-world-cup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector’s Women’s World Cup coverage </a></li><li><a href="https://defector.com/the-worst-and-less-worse-ways-to-explain-the-offside-rule-to-soccer-dummies-ranked" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abigail describing the offsides rule </a></li><li><a href="https://defector.com/how-a-fan-community-united-to-send-indie-womens-soccer-media-to-the-world-cup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How A Fan Community United To Send Indie Women’s Soccer Media To The World Cup</a></li><li><a href="https://defector.com/canada-needs-a-win-and-they-might-just-get-one" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadian Women’s Team getting screwed over by their own federation</a></li></ul> Sponsor- <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a>: Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Is This a TV Show That Doesn’t Really Know Soccer? with Abigail Segel

Paul Kix

Best-selling author Paul Kix joins Drew to talk about his new book, You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live. Paul illustrates the most critical time in the history of the Civil Rights movement: ten weeks of protests that took place in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963. And he answers the thorny question if a mass Civil Rights movement actually work in an age of information overload and mass disinformation? Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsor- Caldera Lab, where you can get 20% OFF with our code DISTRACTION at calderalab.com/DISTRACTION- Birddogs, where you can go to birddogs.com/distraction and enter promo code DISTRACTION for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Best-selling author Paul Kix joins Drew to talk about his new book, You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live. Paul illustrates the most critical time in the history of the Civil Rights movement: ten weeks of protests that took place in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963. And he answers the thorny question if a mass Civil Rights movement actually work in an age of information overload and mass disinformation? Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsor- <a href="http://calderalab.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caldera Lab</a>, where you can get 20% OFF with our code DISTRACTION at <a href="http://calderalab.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">calderalab.com/DISTRACTION</a>- <a href="http://birddogs.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birddogs</a>, where you can go to <a href="http://birddogs.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">birddogs.com/distraction</a> and enter promo code DISTRACTION for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live, with Paul Kix

Writer and journalist John Vaillant joins Drew and Roth to talk about his newest book, Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast. John details the 2016 wildfire that essentially destroyed the city of Fort McMurray, how fire has changed throughout modern history, and how humans attempt to comprehend the future. And we make the best transition ever in podcasting to the Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsor- Birddogs, where you can go to birddogs.com/distraction and enter promo code DISTRACTION for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order- Wildgrain, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Writer and journalist John Vaillant joins Drew and Roth to talk about his newest book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/739360/fire-weather-by-john-vaillant/9780735273160" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast</a>. John details the 2016 wildfire that essentially destroyed the city of Fort McMurray, how fire has changed throughout modern history, and how humans attempt to comprehend the future. And we make the best transition ever in podcasting to the Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsor- <a href="http://birddogs.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birddogs</a>, where you can go to <a href="http://birddogs.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">birddogs.com/distraction</a> and enter promo code DISTRACTION for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order- <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain</a>, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Pyrocumulonimbus with John Vaillant

It’s Our Fourth of July USA Spectacular With Drew and Roth! We talk about what we like about America without goofing nearly at all. And, like true patriots who listen to the voice of the people, we answer a whole lot of audio Dirtbag questions. Here's Roth's article about George-Lucas-ass names in baseball Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Sunsoil, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at sunsoil.com/distraction- Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

It’s Our Fourth of July USA Spectacular With Drew and Roth! We talk about what we like about America without goofing nearly at all. And, like true patriots who listen to the voice of the people, we answer a whole lot of audio Dirtbag questions. <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/xybj9w/what-are-the-most-egregiously-george-lucas-ass-names-in-baseball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here's Roth's article about George-Lucas-ass names in baseball</a> Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoil</a>, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sunsoil.com/distraction</a>- <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a>: Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

I Want Something that Blows Up Real Good

Alex Sujong Laughlin

Defector’s own Alex Sujong Laughlin joins Drew and Roth to discuss her article on the liquidation of Gimlet by Spotify. They stay on Media Creation Corner to discuss their experiences in digital media with Producer Eric, as well as the dust-up between Bill Simmons and the Royal Family, and take a second to talk sports by way of Lance Armstrong’s posting. All that, plus Remembering a Podcast and diving into the Funbag!Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Sunsoil, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at sunsoil.com/distraction- Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Defector’s own Alex Sujong Laughlin joins Drew and Roth to discuss her article on the liquidation of Gimlet by Spotify. They stay on Media Creation Corner to discuss their experiences in digital media with Producer Eric, as well as the dust-up between Bill Simmons and the Royal Family, and take a second to talk sports by way of Lance Armstrong’s posting. All that, plus Remembering a Podcast and diving into the Funbag!Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoil</a>, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sunsoil.com/distraction</a>- <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a>: Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Let’s Remember a Podcast with Alex Sujong Laughlin

Drew is at the beach and Roth is recovering from the annual Defector gathering, so we’re recording a smaller thing today. Roth and Eric reflect on the in-person recording and how tall Drew is in person, and they give some recommendations for you to get your specific-vibe-of-this-podcast fix. Roth &amp; Eric’s RecsDan McQuade on Insert CreditJon Gabrus on Um, ActuallyRoth was on American PrestigeRoth’s Hallmark movie podcastSpirits episode on the Hallmark movie with a golemDo you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Drew is at the beach and Roth is recovering from the annual Defector gathering, so we’re recording a smaller thing today. Roth and Eric reflect on the in-person recording and how tall Drew is in person, and they give some recommendations for you to get your specific-vibe-of-this-podcast fix. Roth &amp; Eric’s Recs<ul><li><a href="https://insertcredit.com/show/292/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan McQuade on Insert Credit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnWlNnV6xFA]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Gabrus on Um, Actually</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-prestige/id1574741668" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roth was on American Prestige</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-christmastown/id1407429849" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roth’s Hallmark movie podcast</a></li><li>Spirits episode on <a href="https://pca.st/man2p9hf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Hallmark movie with a golem</a></li></ul>Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

We’re Gatekeeping Mr. Met

Dave McKenna

Defector’s own Dave McKenna and Israel Daramola join Drew and Roth in person in the Multitude studio! They talk about how Israel and Dave got into writing, the most precious things they’ve kept in a bathroom, and conspiracy theories about why Steven A Smith loves Chris Christie. All that and Remembering a Guy, diving into the Funbag, and an endorsement for shotgun tops on Coors cans. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Sunsoil, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at sunsoil.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Defector’s own Dave McKenna and Israel Daramola join Drew and Roth in person in the Multitude studio! They talk about how Israel and Dave got into writing, the most precious things they’ve kept in a bathroom, and conspiracy theories about why Steven A Smith loves Chris Christie. All that and Remembering a Guy, diving into the Funbag, and an endorsement for shotgun tops on Coors cans. Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoil</a>, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sunsoil.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Our Knees Are Almost Touching (with Dave McKenna and Israel Daramola)

Ray Ratto

Defector’s own Ray Ratto makes his 2023 debut on the Distraction! Drew, Roth, and Ray discuss the breaking LIV-PGA merger, what’s the future look like for the Warriors, and what the hell is going on with the As. All that and Remembering a Guy, diving into the Funbag, and an incredible Barry Bonds story.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Athletic Greens, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Defector’s own Ray Ratto makes his 2023 debut on the Distraction! Drew, Roth, and Ray discuss the breaking LIV-PGA merger, what’s the future look like for the Warriors, and what the hell is going on with the As. All that and Remembering a Guy, diving into the Funbag, and an incredible Barry Bonds story.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

As Albert Einstein Once Said… (With Ray Ratto)

From Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Rohan Nadkarni

Sports Illustrated’s Rohan Nadkarni returns to the show to preview the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Drew, Roth, and Rohan talk the power of Caleb Martin, hate on the Celtics to a respectful degree, decide if the Nuggets are being stiffed by national media, and make time to complain about the Mountain Time Zone. All that and Remembering a Guy, diving into the Funbag, and a very special Sandwich Expert Corner, are coming up on this episode. Stuff We Talked AboutRohan's article on ECF Game 6Rohan's article on Bam from Nov 2022Rohan called his shot on Caleb MartinJaylen Brown’s supermax projectionsRohan writing about how the Celtics shouldn’t break upRohan’s piece about Jokic MVP article from last yearRohan writing about Aaron GordonDefector in CJR!Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Wildgrain, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION- Shaker and Spoon - Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Sports Illustrated’s Rohan Nadkarni returns to the show to preview the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Drew, Roth, and Rohan talk the power of Caleb Martin, hate on the Celtics to a respectful degree, decide if the Nuggets are being stiffed by national media, and make time to complain about the Mountain Time Zone. All that and Remembering a Guy, diving into the Funbag, and a very special Sandwich Expert Corner, are coming up on this episode. Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2023/05/28/heat-rollercoaster-ride-celtics-game-6-eastern-conference-finals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rohan's article on ECF Game 6</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2022/11/30/bam-adebayo-miami-heat-culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rohan's article on Bam from Nov 2022</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2023/05/29/caleb-martin-heat-celtics-game-7-redemption" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rohan called his shot on Caleb Martin</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1663556024912199680" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaylen Brown’s supermax projections</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2023/05/30/boston-celtics-nba-playoffs-loss-dont-panic-pat-riley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rohan writing about how the Celtics shouldn’t break up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2022/03/10/nikola-jokic-nuggets-mvp-daily-cover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rohan’s piece about Jokic MVP article from last year</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2023/01/19/nba-aaron-gordon-denver-nuggets-all-star-case" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rohan writing about Aaron Gordon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cjr.org/analysis/defector-last-good-website.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector in CJR!</a></li></ul>Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain</a>, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION</a>- <a href="http://shakerandspoon.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shaker and Spoon</a> - Get $20 off your first box at <a href="http://shakerandspoon.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shakerandspoon.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

America Named a Team For Chicken Nuggets (with Rohan Nadkarni)

We’re going back to basics with an episode of just Drew and Roth. Sure, there are no prominent union activists or NYT best-selling authors, but despite that -- in fact, because of it -- this is an extremely Distraction-y Distraction episode. We talk about Jimmy Butler’s singularity as a basketball guy, the LA Dodgers reversing their decision to get peer-pressured by Marco Rubio, and David Zazlov’s graduation speech that felt like a Red Sox game. And as always, Guy of the Week and Funbag questions! Stuff We Talked AboutDefector Story On JokicDefector story on Dodgers Pride NightDavid Zazlov BU videoDo you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Sunsoil, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at sunsoil.com/distraction- Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

We’re going back to basics with an episode of just Drew and Roth. Sure, there are no prominent union activists or NYT best-selling authors, but despite that -- in fact, because of it -- this is an extremely Distraction-y Distraction episode. We talk about Jimmy Butler’s singularity as a basketball guy, the LA Dodgers reversing their decision to get peer-pressured by Marco Rubio, and David Zazlov’s graduation speech that felt like a Red Sox game. And as always, Guy of the Week and Funbag questions! Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://defector.com/nikola-jokic-is-the-best-and-everyone-will-just-have-to-accept-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector Story On Jokic</a></li><li><a href="https://defector.com/dodgers-reverse-course-apologize-for-taking-marco-rubio-seriously" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector story on Dodgers Pride Night</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/t_ruggeri/status/1660360897855111169" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Zazlov BU video</a></li></ul>Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoil</a>, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sunsoil.com/distraction</a>- <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a>: Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Are They Going Bud Lite On Us?

David Grann

Journalist, best-selling author, and staff writer for the New Yorker David Grann joins Drew and Roth to talk about his newest book, The Wager. David explains how he pulled together a trip to go see a shipwreck, editing the book down to a tight 300 pages, and the experience of working with Martin Scorsese. (David was incredibly gracious about the experience and we were like “So, uh, was it cool?) And, of course, we talk about the Knicks, alongside Remembering a Guy and a voicemail Funbag questionDo you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Athletic Greens, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Journalist, best-selling author, and staff writer for the New Yorker David Grann joins Drew and Roth to talk about his newest book, <a href="https://www.davidgrann.com/book/the-wager/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wager</a>. David explains how he pulled together a trip to go see a shipwreck, editing the book down to a tight 300 pages, and the experience of working with Martin Scorsese. (David was incredibly gracious about the experience and we were like “So, uh, was it cool?) And, of course, we talk about the Knicks, alongside Remembering a Guy and a voicemail Funbag questionDo you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

The Gulf of Pain with David Grann

Adam Conover

Comedian, writer, and member of the WGA Negotiating Committee Adam Conover joins Drew and Roth to talk about the current WGA strike. Adam lays out what the writers are fighting for, the biggest differences between the 2007 strike and this one, how this is going to affect TV going forward, and much, much more. Stuff We Talked AboutThe "Canada on Strike" South Park episodeBill Simmons' article on the Writer's Strike Drew quotedHow La Croix blew upAlex O'Keefe's experience writing for The Bear with a negative bank accountDo you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Sunsoil, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at sunsoil.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Comedian, writer, and member of the WGA Negotiating Committee Adam Conover joins Drew and Roth to talk about the current WGA strike. Adam lays out what the writers are fighting for, the biggest differences between the 2007 strike and this one, how this is going to affect TV going forward, and much, much more. Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_on_Strike" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The "Canada on Strike" South Park episode</a></li><li><a href="https://grantland.com/features/you-want-answers-i-think-youre-entitled/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Simmons' article on the Writer's Strike Drew quoted</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/2016/6/20/11666314/lacroix-sparkling-water-seltzer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How La Croix blew up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/notes-on-hollywood/why-are-tv-writers-so-miserable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex O'Keefe's experience writing for The Bear with a negative bank account</a></li></ul>Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunsoil</a>, where code DISTRACTION will get you 50% off your first purchase at <a href="http://sunsoil.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sunsoil.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

You Can Eat ‘Em If You’d Like! with Adam Conover

Defector’s own Patrick Redford joins Drew and Roth to light up our beams with powerful basketball energy! Patrick shares his experience watching Warriors-Kings in person, and we deal with the absolute deflation that is watching second round of the playoffs as compared to the first. And as always, Guy of the Week and voicemail Funbag questions!Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Wildgrain, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION- Athletic Greens, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Defector’s own Patrick Redford joins Drew and Roth to light up our beams with powerful basketball energy! Patrick shares his experience watching Warriors-Kings in person, and we deal with the absolute deflation that is watching second round of the playoffs as compared to the first. And as always, Guy of the Week and voicemail Funbag questions!Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain</a>, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION</a>- <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

What Levels of Sacramento! with Patrick Redford

Last night, the Writers Guild of America authorized a strike which began at 12:01AM Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 2. The best explanation we’ve heard of why this is necessary was from our March 9th episode with TV producer and member of the WGA bargaining committee Michael Schur. We’ve broken out the clip from this episode on its own here.This conversation starts with a short discussion about Republicans’ misuse of "woke," but, at 04:22, segues directly into media company executives' ignorance and refusal to reevaluate how they compensate creatives.Support the WGA however you can, and look out for picket lines to join or make sure not to cross them.

Last night, the Writers Guild of America authorized a strike which began at 12:01AM Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 2. The best explanation we’ve heard of why this is necessary was from our March 9th episode with TV producer and member of the WGA bargaining committee Michael Schur. We’ve broken out the clip from this episode on its own here.This conversation starts with a short discussion about Republicans’ misuse of "woke," but, at 04:22, segues directly into media company executives' ignorance and refusal to reevaluate how they compensate creatives.<a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-05-02/how-to-get-financial-help-if-youve-been-affected-by-the-wga-strike" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the WGA</a> however you can, and <a href="https://deadline.com/feature/wga-strike-picket-locations-list-1235352229/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">look out for picket lines</a> to join or make sure not to cross them.

You're Not Making Jet Engines, You're Making Art

NBC Sports and Football Outsiders’ Rivers McCown joins Drew and Roth to preview the NFL Draft! What are the Texans going to do, is it worth drafting a supposed future superstar RB in the first round, and is the S2 Cognition test just 2Wonder2 Lic? And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked Abouthttps://www.golongtd.com/p/part-3-qb-bryce-young-has-the-s2https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1650572735809216515https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/nfl-gm-has-brutally-honest-admission-on-this-years-draft-class Sponsors- Betterhelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

NBC Sports and Football Outsiders’ <a href="https://twitter.com/riversmccown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rivers McCown</a> joins Drew and Roth to preview the NFL Draft! What are the Texans going to do, is it worth drafting a supposed future superstar RB in the first round, and is the S2 Cognition test just 2Wonder2 Lic? And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/part-3-qb-bryce-young-has-the-s2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.golongtd.com/p/part-3-qb-bryce-young-has-the-s2</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1650572735809216515" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1650572735809216515</a></li><li><a href="https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/nfl-gm-has-brutally-honest-admission-on-this-years-draft-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/nfl-gm-has-brutally-honest-admission-on-this-years-draft-class</a></li></ul> Sponsors- <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a>: Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

How Fast Can You Push This Button? with Rivers McCown

Defector’s own Lauren Theisen joins Drew and Roth because [Drew sings the NHL 94 organ music] the NHL playoffs are here again! We get the essential information: most fun team, most annoying team, most hateable coach, and much more. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- Athletic Greens, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Defector’s own Lauren Theisen joins Drew and Roth because [Drew sings the NHL 94 organ music] the NHL playoffs are here again! We get the essential information: most fun team, most annoying team, most hateable coach, and much more. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>, which is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/DISTRACTION</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Allergy Talk! with Lauren Theisen

Defector’s own Kelsey McKinney joins Drew and Roth to catch up all the news that they missed when they were on spriiiiing breaaaaak, like who we should root for in the NBA Playoffs and how Mavs decided to not make the NBA playoffs. But it wouldn’t be a Kelsey episode without a Normal Gossip update and taking the temperature of Philadelphia’s sports scene. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About- https://twitter.com/david_j_roth/status/212767135901024256 Sponsors- Shaker and Spoon - Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/distraction Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Defector’s own Kelsey McKinney joins Drew and Roth to catch up all the news that they missed when they were on spriiiiing breaaaaak, like who we should root for in the NBA Playoffs and how Mavs decided to not make the NBA playoffs. But it wouldn’t be a Kelsey episode without a Normal Gossip update and taking the temperature of Philadelphia’s sports scene. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About- <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth/status/212767135901024256" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/david_j_roth/status/212767135901024256</a> Sponsors- <a href="http://shakerandspoon.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shaker and Spoon</a> - Get $20 off your first box at <a href="http://shakerandspoon.com/distraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shakerandspoon.com/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

My Legacy is a Few Tweets with Kelsey McKinney

This episode is just like Spring Breakers, except both Drew and Roth have white dreadlocks. It’s a full spread of your favorites: spring break memories, commenters’ worst drinks ever assembled, and both voicemail and written Funbag questions!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked Abouthttps://defector.com/season-of-the-oaf-with-ken-pomeroy?commentID=43f8e58f-3ac5-470b-a770-8d97c1216415https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/eli_manning_leaves_everyone_confused_with_sloppy_joes_photo/s1_127_33544961https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/magazine/the-best-sandwich-ever.html Sponsors- Wildgrain, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION Credits- Hosts: Drew Magary &amp; David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

This episode is just like Spring Breakers, except both Drew and Roth have white dreadlocks. It’s a full spread of your favorites: spring break memories, commenters’ worst drinks ever assembled, and both voicemail and written Funbag questions!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://defector.com/season-of-the-oaf-with-ken-pomeroy?commentID=43f8e58f-3ac5-470b-a770-8d97c1216415" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://defector.com/season-of-the-oaf-with-ken-pomeroy?commentID=43f8e58f-3ac5-470b-a770-8d97c1216415</a></li><li><a href="https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/eli_manning_leaves_everyone_confused_with_sloppy_joes_photo/s1_127_33544961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/eli_manning_leaves_everyone_confused_with_sloppy_joes_photo/s1_127_33544961</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/magazine/the-best-sandwich-ever.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/magazine/the-best-sandwich-ever.html</a></li></ul> Sponsors- <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain</a>, where you can get $30 off the first box plus free Croissants in every box using code DISTRACTION at <a href="http://wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildgrain.com/DISTRACTION</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services &amp; Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

Distraction Spring Break!!

From Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to <a href="http://defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com</a> for more info.

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