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.
Episodes
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Sep 8, 2022 • 56min
Tough Shit, This Is Football! (with Kalyn Kahler)
The Defector's Kalyn Kahler joins Drew and Roth to discuss the upcoming NFL season and determine which teams are good and which teams are bad. Plus, Guy of the Week. Visit Defector.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 1, 2022 • 48min
Welcome To The Haters Guide! The 2022 College Football Season Edition (with Eric Eager)
PFF's Eric Eager joins Drew to discuss Nebraska, the future of the power 5 conferences, the SEC conference and who will win the 2022 National Championship. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 25, 2022 • 53min
Just Two Sun Tanned Guys Chopping It Up
This week Drew and Roth discuss Kirk Cousins, the Mets, beef between Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres and the Deshaun Watson suspension. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 18, 2022 • 57min
Welcome To The Haters Guide! (with Andy Behrens)
Yahoo! Sports writer Andy Behrens joins Drew to breakdown the upcoming 2022 fantasy football season and predicts which players will give you the best chance to win your fantasy league. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 11, 2022 • 53min
I Am A Proud Member Of The Mentally Ill Mets Fan Community (with Ray Ratto)
The Defector's Ray Ratto joins David Roth to discuss how good the Mets actually are, the NL West division and the late great Vin Scully. Plus, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Visit Defector.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 4, 2022 • 45min
Yay It's Our 100th Episode!!!
The Distraction Producer Brandon Nix joins Drew and Roth to recap some of the most memorable moments of the show, least favorite Mets players and remember some backup QB's. Plus, 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 28, 2022 • 50min
I'm A Vibe Believer (with Lindsey Adler)
The Athletic's Lindsey Adler joins Drew and Roth to discuss her dog, the Yankees world series chances, trading for Juan Soto and Jimmy Garoppolo. 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.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 48min
What Do You Wanna Do Bro? (with Justin Halpern)
TV Writer and Producer Justin Halpern joins Drew and Roth to discuss the San Diego Comic-Con, the first half of the 2022 MLB season, how MLB should market their stars and Abbott Elementary. 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.
Jul 14, 2022 • 48min
Where Would We Be As A Society If It Wasn't For Ray J (with Kazeem Famuyide)
MSG Network's Kazeem Famuyide joins Drew and Roth to discuss what the Brooklyn Nets should do with Kevin Durant, New York Knicks free agency moves and WWE vs AEW. 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.
Jul 7, 2022 • 55min
Is It Actually Better To Be The 22nd Best Team In The Big 12? (with Ben Mathis-Lilley)
Slate's Ben Mathis-Lilley joins Drew and Roth to discuss the pros and cons of USC and UCLA joining the Big 10. How the Big 10 news will affect the Pac 12 and the Big 12. 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.
