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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Jun 23, 2022 • 36min
No Plays Off!
Drew and Roth deliver a vacation episode where they discuss Hollywood impressions, 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.
Jun 16, 2022 • 53min
That's Good Parenting Right There
Drew and Roth discuss what's been enjoyable about the NBA Finals, Jack Del Rio's insurrection comments and the Saudi backed LIV Golf 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.
Jun 9, 2022 • 48min
No One Who Works At Twitter Uses Twitter (with Matt Levine)
Bloomberg's Matt Levine joins Drew and Roth to discuss Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition, the Denver Broncos being sold and the state of business media. 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.
Jun 2, 2022 • 53min
You Are The First Person To Say I Wish I Could Still Be A Mets Fan (with Adam Conover)
Comedian and Actor Adam Conover joins Drew and Roth to discuss the LA Marathon, NBA Finals, LA Dodgers and Adam's Netflix show The G Word. Plus, 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.
May 26, 2022 • 54min
These Are The Things That Keep You Awake At Night
Drew and Roth discuss their trip to Coney Island, the Harry Sidhu Angels stadium scandal, and the NBA conference finals. Plus, 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.
May 19, 2022 • 53min
I Love His Kinks (with Pablo Torre)
ESPN's Pablo Torre joins Drew and Roth about the demise of the Phoenix Suns, the 76ers Sam Hinkie era, 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, Phil Mickelson and the inner workings of sports media. 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.
May 12, 2022 • 50min
We’re Gonna Hit That F*&#king Mountain (with Luis Paez-Pumar)
Defector co-owner, Luis Paez-Pumar, talks to Drew and Roth about Formula 1 racing, the Drive to Survive docuseries, and the NBA Playoffs. 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.
May 5, 2022 • 52min
The Dander Is Overwhelming (with Patrick Redford)
Defector co-owner, Patrick Redford, joins Drew and Roth in an in-depth conversation about the 2022 NBA Playoffs and changes in Major League Baseball. 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.
Apr 28, 2022 • 51min
I Don’t Want Food That Grows on Me (with Austin Gayle)
Ahead of the NFL draft, Austin Gayle from Pro Football Focus joins Drew and Roth to explain exactly how teams evaluate players and why he'll never try Skyline Chili. Plus, 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.
Apr 21, 2022 • 41min
A Found Footage Horror Movie (with Gabriella Paiella)
GQ Magazine writer, Gabriella Paiella, talks to Drew and Roth about the peculiar lifestyle of Nicolas Cage and writing celebrity profiles. 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.
