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The Distraction: A Defector Podcast

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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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Latest Episodes

Our good buddy Justin Halpern (of Harley Quinn and Abbott Elementary fame) takes some time away from his luxury box to return to the show for a World Series preview. The ALCS & NLCS were packed with highlights: clutch double-plays, out-of-the-park ho... more

Seth Wickersham, senior writer at ESPN (and former high school quarterback) joins Drew and Roth to talk about his latest book, American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback. They talk about what being a quarterback at all levels asks of you. Then, D... more

Comedian and writer Eli Yudin joins Drew and Roth to talk about his new special, Humble Offering! He shares what it’s like making a living in comedy today without having oil money offered to you. Then, they open up the funbag for sandwich talk, and t... more

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

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Recent Guests

Justin Halpern
Writer and producer known for his humorous storytelling
Episode: Becoming A Failson with Justin Halpern
Seth Wickersham
ESPN journalist and author of American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback
ESPN
Episode: Quantum Mechanical Quarterbacks with Seth Wickersham
Eli Yudin
Stand-up comic and host of the podcast What A Time To Be Alive
What A Time To Be Alive
Episode: Smack Barm Pea Wet with Eli Yudin
Chris Harris
Podcaster and co-host of The Harris Fantasy Football Podcast
The Deep Shot
Episode: Doing Less With Less with Andy Behrens and Chris Harris
Andy Behrens
Podcaster and co-host of The Harris Fantasy Football Podcast
The Deep Shot
Episode: Doing Less With Less with Andy Behrens and Chris Harris
Mina Kimes
ESPN sports analyst and host of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny
ESPN
Episode: NFL Good/Bad with Mina Kimes (Part 2)
Giri Nathan
Author and journalist focusing on tennis and sports writing.
Defector
Episode: Inspector Fuzz Is On The Case with Giri Nathan
Emma Baccellieri
Writer at Sports Illustrated and presides over the Soda Fountain newsletter
Sports Illustrated
Episode: This Fresca Has ATTITUDE! with Emma Baccellieri
Maitreyi Anantharaman
Sports writer and commentator
Defector Media
Episode: This Book Could’ve Been a Pamphlet with Maitreyi Anantharaman

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 States2 months 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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Smack Barm Pea Wet with Eli Yudin
Q: You recently announced you've been laid off from your day job. What was that, and how do you make a living as a comedian right now?
It's tough to solely rely on stand-up comedy; many comics are struggling financially. My day job was a safety net, but the reality is stand-up isn't as lucrative as many think.
MLB Playoffs Preview! with Lauren Theisen
Q: In the era of Cover 2 and teams stopping the big play, can we encourage taking big shots by making 50 yard plus touchdowns worth seven points instead of six?
I think the upstart football leagues should experiment with wacky rule changes, like a new football format that differs from the NFL.
MLB Playoffs Preview! with Lauren Theisen
Q: What do you think is the all-time success rate of human beings opening a cereal box without breaking the little cardboard tab?
Under 30%. I'm at 100% personally, but JD might not be that successful.
MLB Playoffs Preview! with Lauren Theisen
Q: Tell us about your Tigers. Is this a fun team? Is this a good team? Is this a wet team?
The Tigers played .300 baseball in September, with amazing early-year performances and their ace, Tarek Scoobles, likely winning the Cy Young.
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.

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5. Andy Behrens
6. Mina Kimes
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