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.
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 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.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
What If We Tried To Win? with Justin Halpern
Drew Magary and David Roth interview writer/producer Justin Halpern about his new book and share listener questions.
July 9, 2026
We Americans Know Better with Diana Moskovitz & Dave McKenna
Hosts Drew Magary and David Roth interview Defector writers Diana Moskovitz and Dave McKenna about the World Cup and reader questions, offering insights into American soccer fandom.
July 2, 2026
Give the Lobster a Knife
Hosts Drew Magary and David Roth answer listener questions about wild intoxicated experiences and disgusting raw foods in this interview episode.
302 total episodes available with 76 transcripts
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