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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 listen... more

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Defector’s own Lauren Theisen joins Drew and Roth to preview the MLB playoffs, and the first game featured Lauren’s Tigers beating the Guardians on the road?? Then, they talk about the WNBA Finals being set between the Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury,... more

The NFL is back in full swing, and so our good buddy Andy Behrens returns to the pod along with his cohort Chris Harris. We’re looking at analytics, and how fantasy football butts up against football reality. When does the math go too far? Is it even... more

Defector’s own Dan McQuade joins Drew and Roth! Dan updates them on his cancer diagnosis (he’s doing well!), then football – what can Drew expect with Carson Wentz? What’s going on with the Eagles? Does Dan fear the Packers? Finally, baseball! How do... more

It’s just Drew and Roth, here to celebrate Defector’s five year anniversary! Where will this company be in another five years? Then: baseball! How is Roth liking the Big Dumper? Football! Can the AFC be rigged so that Buffalo and Baltimore meet in th... more

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Chris Harris
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Episode: Doing Less With Less with Andy Behrens and Chris Harris
Andy Behrens
Podcaster and co-host of The Harris Fantasy Football Podcast
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Episode: Doing Less With Less with Andy Behrens and Chris Harris
Dan McQuade
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Episode: The Greatest Garbage Time Performance Ever
Mina Kimes
ESPN sports analyst and host of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny
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Episode: NFL Good/Bad with Mina Kimes (Part 2)
Giri Nathan
Author and journalist focusing on tennis and sports writing.
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Episode: Inspector Fuzz Is On The Case with Giri Nathan
Emma Baccellieri
Writer at Sports Illustrated and presides over the Soda Fountain newsletter
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Episode: This Fresca Has ATTITUDE! with Emma Baccellieri
Megan Greenwell
Author of 'Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream'
Episode: Hartford Has It (Clinical Depression) with Megan Greenwell
Alan Siegel
Senior writer at The Ringer and author
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Episode: Living For Lunch with Alan Siegel
Will Leitch
New York contributing editor, Washington Post columnist, Deadspin founder
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Episode: The Most Polite 30 Seconds in Podcasting History with Will Leitch

Hosts

Drew Magary
Co-host known for his humorous commentary and personal anecdotes, contributing a unique voice to the show.
David Roth
Co-host providing insightful analysis and engaging banter, known for his expertise in sports journalism.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Love the show!

    Roth is the absolute best! Someone needs to stage an intervention for Drew to get him to stop spreading his horrendous Vikings inspired nonsense that has infiltrated an otherwise stellar podcast. Love that Mina Kimes and Roth called him out for this in the latest episode.

    Aside from that, keep up the amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    :The Dude Abides:
    United Statesa month ago
  • no one better

    Love the show, smart, funny, great guests, I should probably start paying for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick the ....
    United States9 months ago
  • Hmm

    I could frankly do without the theme song and Drew’s traditional show-opening catchphrase. Aside from those niggling complaints, it’s a delight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CM21218
    United States9 months ago
  • One of my favorites

    Has long been a favorite of mine. Bring back the mash up, bring back the guys.

    Big fans of both Drew and Roth. Drew seems to take some flack but he keeps this thing going and at least has some opinions/things to say. Roth doesn’t need to agree with every guest’s every opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sleu dobbs
    United States10 months ago
  • Calm down, Drew.

    Roth is funny. Drew isn’t.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Crammy Grammy
    United States10 months ago

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Rawdogging The Toilet with Justin Halpern
Q: What beef could you possibly have with the Pittsburgh Pirates right now?
I don't know if either of you know this, but when do you think the last time the Pirates signed a multiyear free agent was? It is Ivan Nova in 2016.
Rawdogging The Toilet with Justin Halpern
Q: How's the atmosphere in the city feel right now, given what you guys have been through this year?
Tense still. I mean, they're still like just stealing people off the streets, just like kidnapping people. It's still happening. It is everywhere in this city.
Living For Lunch with Alan Siegel
Q: What's your favorite line from The Simpsons?
One of my favorite lines is from Dr. Nick saying, 'the most rewarding part was when he gave me my money.'
Living For Lunch with Alan Siegel
Q: Alan Siegel, how did The Simpsons change America?
It changed the way we talk and influenced countless adult animation shows and sitcoms.
The Most Polite 30 Seconds in Podcasting History with Will Leitch
Q: Will, which sport would be the worst to be stuck on a bad team?
I think it has to be baseball due to its long season and weekly travel, which makes losing more noticeable and disappointing.

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