This week Randy is talking college hoops with Brendan Quinn of The Athletic. In addition to his writing at The Athletic, Brendan is on twitter @BFQuinn and co-hosts 'The Moving Screen' podcast. He and Randy talk about the best players in college ball this season, some of the most intriguing newcomers, and preview the power conferences along with a few 'mid-majors.' Hopefully everybody stateside has a safe, relaxing Thanksgiving, and be sure to watch some Feast Week college basketball....

It's a bonus episode! TC & Randy invited any questions last week and dutifully answer said queries here--enjoy!

TC and Randy are back this week to talk about the happenings of the world. Randy debriefs on his retreat up to the monastery, the two clean-up some loose ends from last week, drop a few important sports takes, and touch on the stories around the world they're monitoring. At the end of the show college friend and soccer hooligan, THG, calls in for an in-depth preview of the World Cup in Qatar beginning next week. Enjoy! 

Another week, another chop session with TC & Randy. And to spice things up they get some pet peeves off their chests while also discussing world events, sports, and so much more. Enjoy!

TC & Randy are back for another chop session this week as there is simply too much to get to! They hit on a few news items before diving into the world of NFL, NBA, CFB, and more. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA),...

So much to talk about this week as TC & Randy reunite to discuss the state of the world. Tron is back from Korea where Lil Kimmy stood him up on their planned summit, Randy is back from some boondoggles across the country, including whipping Mr. P in golf, and well, folks, the agenda is robust. They dig into all the most important stories from around the globe. Enjoy!

Today's show is a conversation between Randy and Jim Hartsell about Jim's new book, "When Revelation Comes". The book is available now through Back9 Press and is Jim's second book. Besides his full-length writing, Jim writes at his website, jhartsellgolf.com, and contributes to a number of places, including The Golfer's Journal, Links Diary, and our own NLU website.  "When Revelation Comes" is about a trip Jim took to Scotland in August of 2021 in the aftermath of losing his youngest son,...

Baseball in October is a beautiful thing, nothing beats the pressure of playoff baseball. With all four Division Series beginning today, the TrapDraw has you covered. On today's episode Randy is joined by Dominic Cotroneo (@Dom_Cotroneo on twitter) to preview each series, hand out regular season awards, and a lot more. Dom is a fascinating guy--he'll be working behind the scenes for TBS this postseason as a stats researcher, he hosts a Brewers post-game show throughout the regular season in...

It's a chop session this week with TC & Randy. They have some sincere apologies to make for last week's audio, get into all the cheating scandals around the world of sports, and catch-up on both sports and non-sports stories alike. Lots of things to monitor! Enjoy.  Draft Kings Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ),...

TC & Randy have been long overdue to catch up with The Sarge, Cody McBride, and ask him what is going on in the world. The trio discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, protests in Iran, the rumored coup in China, and the Italian elections--along with many tangents along the way. Enjoy, and check out Cody's Downrange podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! DraftKings Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by...

What a treat when the Merch Czar, Neil Schuster, drops by the show! He joins TC & Randy to discuss current events before detailing his recent ascent of Mt. Rainier. From the pre-climb training to whether he's now a full-blown mountaineer, he shares thoughts from the adventure. Enjoy!  Draft Kings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP...

TC & Randy have a ton to run through in this week's show. They begin with some critical mea culpas, pay tribute to the passing of the Queen, debrief on the week in Cincy at the LPGA tournament, check-in on numerous stories around the world in which they are closely monitoring, and finally analyze week 1 of the NFL. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)...

In this week's episode Tron and Randy welcome in Golfweek senior writer Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) to discuss all things LPGA tour. From Brooke Henderson's major triumph at the Evian to Lexi's near-miss at Congressional, they catch up on the biggest stories in the women's game, including looking ahead to the 2023 tour schedule. Enjoy!  DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER...

Today's show is an NFL season preview of sorts. Tron, Randy, Kevin Van Valkenburg (ESPN) and Micah Pueschel (Iration) will be going through the entire league drafting eight teams each for a season-long competition based on the following scoring system: 1 point for each regular season win (0.5 points for a tie) 2 points for making the playoffs 2 points for making the Divisional round 3 points for making the Conference championship 4 points for making the Super Bowl 2 points for winning the...

Tron and Randy are back this week with some unfinished business. They correct some mistakes from last week, unpack TC's trip to Delaware, highlight reading and listening subjects of note, and then get into the most important news stories from around the world. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700...

Two hundred episodes! What a world. On today's show Tron and Randy catch up on a bunch of news and items of interest, including recent airline experiences, Randy's trip to Iowa at the Field of Dreams, and so much more. Enjoy!  DraftKings Note: 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings dot com slash sportsbook for terms and resources. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Tennessee, call or text the Tennessee redline at...

On this week's Trap Draw Tron is joined by Chris Dupuis - aka Astrodupes - to take a deep, deep dive into the world of astrophysics and astronomy. Chris helps us understand his research into galaxies as well as dark matter, working with modern telescopes and satellites, black holes, and a ton more.  Put on your thinking cap for this one! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),...

On this week's Trap Draw - DJ, Tron, and Kevin Van Valkenburg bring you another Perfect Club deep dive into all aspects of one of our new favorite shows "The Bear". The show profiles a young chef (Jeremy Allen White) who has returned to Chicago to take over his family's Italian sandwich shop.  

In honor of the USGA's US Senior Women's Amateur taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, Tron and Randy are bringing back the city preview. Today's guest is Nate Carr. Nate is a friend of the pod, an Alaskan by birth, and a proud resident of Anchorage. He tells us what life is like in the 49th state. From the long winters to the gigantic mosquitoes, and everything in between, Nate informs us on what it's like up there. Enjoy!  DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,...

We've arrived at the All-Star break of the baseball season so it's a perfect time to chat a little baseball and golf with Chris Welsh, Cincinnati Reds broadcast analyst. Chris is a former major league pitcher and has been broadcasting baseball since 1993. In addition to his knowledge and expertise around baseball, he's also an avid golfer, playing on the road as he travels all over the country during the season. Enjoy! DraftKings note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,...

Tron and Randy are back to cover a wide range of topics in this week's episode. They start with things they've been reading, watching, and eating. Next, they dabble in a bit of airline talk (spoiler: bad stuff happening!), and then tackle the crucial sports and news stories of the day, including a completely fake Indian Cricket League getting busted. Enjoy! Draft Kings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling...

Tron and Randy catch-up on all the most important news of the day in this episode. They discuss the going-ons at Wimbledon, early stories from the Tour de France, recap a wild NBA draft + free agency period, before moving on to academia, technology, and so much more. Enjoy! Draft Kings Legal Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ),...

Did you know Wimbledon starts today? Well now you do, and the TrapDraw is previewing the men's and women's action with David Law, co-host of The Tennis Podcast. David has been involved in the game for over twenty years as a broadcaster, podcaster, and speaker. The Tennis Podcast is a wonderful show which breaks down the world of tennis is smart, nuanced, and funny manner week in and week out. It's a great show for all fans of tennis. In this episode, David discusses the incredible run Iga...

It's a major week on the LPGA tour which means it's a great time to catch up with Beth Ann Nichols, senior writer for Golfweek, on everything and anything to do with women's golf! This week the women are in Bethesda, MD, at Congressional Country Club for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. We touch on that, take a look back on Minjee Lee's triumphant win at the US Women's Open a few weeks ago, hand out some midseason-ish superlatives, and chat about so much more. You can find Beth Ann on...

We're back to our bread and butter on this week's Trap Draw as we take a comprehensive look at the city of Boston with John Ezekowitz. John grew up in Boston, went to Harvard and worked for a time in the NBA with the Suns as an analytics consultant before pursuing a career in finance. We talk all things Boston and get John's perspective on the evolution of analytics in pro and college sports.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be...