From Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Sports Illustrated’s Rohan Nadkarni joins Drew and Roth to talk basketball, both of the collegiate and professional varieties. But it really comes down to whether Rohan or Roth has more pride for the obscure colleges from their respective hometown states, Florida or New Jersey. And we’re delivering an extra special Guy of the Week with two Guys and the first voicemail Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth/status/1618697112920928256">https://twitter.com/david_j_roth/status/1618697112920928256</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2023/03/15/ja-morant-suspension-opportunity-redemption">https://www.si.com/nba/2023/03/15/ja-morant-suspension-opportunity-redemption</a></li><li><a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2023/03/09/new-york-knicks-could-actually-be-nba-title-contenders">https://www.si.com/nba/2023/03/09/new-york-knicks-could-actually-be-nba-title-contenders</a></li><li><a href="https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.mobile.html">https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.mobile.html</a></li><li><a href="https://historydaily.org/night-before-halloween-devils-night-mischief-night-cabbage-night/3">https://historydaily.org/night-before-halloween-devils-night-mischief-night-cabbage-night/3</a></li></ul> Sponsors- <a href="https://www.homefieldapparel.com/">Homefield Apparel</a>: get 15% off your entire order with code "March" at checkout! Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary">Drew Magary</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

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Fairly Ridiculous University (with Rohan Nadkarni)

College basketball metrics analyst <a href="https://kenpom.com/">Ken Pomeroy</a> returns to the Distraction to give his preview of March Madness 2023! Drew, Roth and Ken make their Final Four picks, sort out the newest college coach you love to hate, and determine if this Purdue center can be likable. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag! Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors- <a href="https://www.homefieldapparel.com/">Homefield Apparel</a>: get 15% off your entire order with code "March" at checkout! Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary">Drew Magary</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

The Idiot’s Guide to March Madness (with Ken Pomeroy)

TV producer and co-host of the PosCast Mike Schur joins Drew and Roth to talk baseball and the state of the TV industry. Of course, this also includes New York Post headlines, Lorne Michaels impressions, Jeff Koons statues, and the puzzling way that conglomerates expect 9-11% profit growth from their entertainment departments. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag!Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Sponsors<a href="http://tabforacause.org/distraction">- Tab for a Cause</a> - Raise money for charity while browsing the web at <a href="http://tabforacause.org/distraction">tabforacause.org/distraction</a> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary">Drew Magary</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

GE’s Fart Joke Division (with Mike Schur)

<a href="https://twitter.com/VinceMancini">Vince Mancini </a>of Uproxx joins Drew and Roth to make Oscars predictions, and everyone is smiling and high-stepping like they’re all going to lobby. And as always, Guy of the Week and the Funbag, which cannot be missed if only for the impressions of Rob Schneider from SNL colliding with Rob Schneider now.Give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0! Stuff We Talked About<ul><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81436777">https://www.netflix.com/title/81436777</a></li><li><a href="https://uproxx.com/tv/oscars-crisis-team-the-slap/">https://uproxx.com/tv/oscars-crisis-team-the-slap/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.complex.com/sports/2012/12/hideki-matsui-to-retire-to-his-massive-adult-film-collection">https://www.complex.com/sports/2012/12/hideki-matsui-to-retire-to-his-massive-adult-film-collection</a></li></ul> Sponsors<ul><li><a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction">Betterhelp</a> - Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/distraction">betterhelp.com/distraction</a></li></ul> Credits- Hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary">Drew Magary</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/david_j_roth">David Roth</a>- Producer: <a href="https://twitter.com/El_Silvero/">Eric Silver</a>- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: <a href="http://multitude.productions">Multitude</a>- Subscribe to <a href="https://defector.com/">Defector</a>! About The ShowFrom Defector Media: Former Deadspin writers Drew Magary and David Roth should really stick to sports. Sure, their new indie sports podcast will break down the week in sports: the Mets grounding into quadruple plays, NBA players getting testy on the court and horny on Instagram, Bill Belichick cutting 80% of his roster just to keep himself interested, horrifying takes from sports talk radio that need to be broken down, etc. But these two men and their guests will have their fair share of off-the-field issues they’ll also have to address: stupid Funbag questions, bad tweets from bad people, pointless food arguments, and even less. Every week is a VERY long week these days. We could all use a little Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

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