The Distraction: A Defector Podcast

By 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, ... more

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How many episodes does The Distraction: A Defector Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.

The Distraction: A Defector Podcast episodes:

May 19, 2022 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.
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53min
May 12, 2022 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.
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50min
May 05, 2022 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.
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53min
April 28, 2022 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.
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51min
April 21, 2022 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.
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42min
April 14, 2022 I’m Gonna Make This Damn Green Sauce (with Albert Burneko and Kelsey McKinney)
Defector teammates, Albert Burneko and Kelsey McKinney, talk to Roth about the return of the Major League Baseball season, Kelsey’s podcast, “Normal Gossip”, and the Daniel Snyder scandal. 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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57min
April 07, 2022 It’s Been Very Frustrating to See Them Succeed (with Rohan Nadkarni)
Sport Illustrated’s Rohan Nadkarni joins Drew and Roth to cover everything you need to know ahead of the NBA Playoffs: title favorites, the MVP race, and why the play-in tournament is necessary. 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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57min
March 31, 2022 Retrograde and All Those Things (with Tim Marchman)
VICE’s Features Editor, Tim Marchman, talks to Drew and Roth about cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the long-awaited return of 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.
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55min
March 24, 2022 It’s Oozing Out of His Shoes (with Ray Ratto)
Defector editor and Bay Area sports journalist, Ray Ratto, talks to Drew and Roth about money fraud, Joe Biden, the Warriors, Lakers and MLB player salaries. 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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49min
March 17, 2022 Not Everybody Likes A Headband Guy (with Ken Pomeroy)
College basketball metrics analyst, Ken Pomeroy, joins Drew and Roth in a conversation all about the 2022 Men’s NCAA Tournament. 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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51min

FAQs about The Distraction: A Defector Podcast:

How many episodes does The Distraction: A Defector Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.

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