Why am I listening to this? Well!
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“First, I’m American. I don’t follow Premiere League. Second, I don’t even particularly like football (ahem, soccer). While I’m familiar with fantasy sports through my husband, I’ve never had any interest in participating myself. So naturally - why on earth am I listening?
Well, truthfully? I follow Bradley James on Twitter, bc I like his acting and like to watch projects he’s been involved with. When the podcast dropped the first episode, I had literally just finished an audiobook and needed some background noise during a repetitive task at work. A British actor I like qualifies. But perhaps the bigger question is why I’m still listening and so involved that I can’t listen at work bc I need to pay attention.
That is because this is an excellent podcast hosted by two friends who are very funny and very passionate about their hobby (can it be a hobby when it’s so much of their lives?). They have opened a window into a tight group of friends who are extremely competitive and revel in combining their competitive natures against each other for the glory of lording it over each other or the shame of having to literally cater for each other.
Bradley and Marcus break down fantasy football and drafting options and then explain their system. They then jump into psychoanalysis as they introduce all the drafters and their drafting styles, then give us glimpses into this year’s draft. They review progress week to week and invite other drafters in to expand their views. Suddenly, without meaning to, I’ve become invested in watching from afar, looking forward each week to seeing who has risen and fallen in the table and listening to surprisingly cogent analysis of what is happening within the draft that we may not have seen.
From the beginning, in which I rooted for Brummit on the basis of a shared love for a good spreadsheet and a foul mouth, to appreciation of Andy O’Neill’s clear eyed view of the draft as a closed economy and a deep appreciation of Nick Morgan’s shocking rookie rise to the top, I can’t say for certain whom I support. I’m inclined to take Pete’s line and support anyone but Bradley, based on the automatic support he sees from his fan base and the sheer delighted smugness that seeps through the post-draft analysis. But even there, I can’t root against him bc Bradley is honest about the limitations of his drafting ability and his progress, and is annoyingly insightful about the ways to win. So mostly, rather than picking a team, I’m rooting for everyone and most of all for the lads to continue making the podcast through the season and beyond.
It’s light hearted, it’s funny. It features fantastic accents from
all over the U.K. and has become a highlight of my Mondays. I laugh out loud through ever episode and am always left with a smile on my face. Some days you just need a laugh and an escape from world and Are You Having A Draft delivers in spades.”
Annewed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/19
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“I know barely anything about football but these guys have me hooked! 🙌🏽🙌🏽”
arijh97 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/19
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“You gotta love the seriousness of the
Draft. I especially enjoyed the Inside the Draft episodes. There were some bartering techniques to take away for everyday life, imho.
Can we have a special episode about Malooloo‘s sassy quips? 😄”
Elfenfeuer via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
10/02/19
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“If you love football & fantasy football - or even if you don’t- then you will love this podcast cleverly entitled ‘Are You Having A Draft’, which takes fantasy football, particularly the draft, to a whole new level.
I was drawn to it as it is helmed by actor Bradley James (aka King Arthur...”Read full review »
littlejennymary via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/19
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