It's Getting Drafty In Here
By Brian Schmaranzer
It's Getting Drafty In HereFeb 09, 2023
Baby, You Got A Draft Goin'!
There's always drafts in the drafty pod! This week we're going to be discussing and drafting a hodge podge of categories for one of the funniest and most underrated sitcoms ever, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT! Shankster, (Not) Larry and Kevin all return for what's bound to be a damn riot!
Oh Man, I Got The Munchies!
Episode 42 is probably the most serious topic we've ever tackled here at Drafty Pod. It's something that can potentially shake you at your core. Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, we're drafting our favorite foods to gorge on when we're stoned to the bejesus! Joining me are Sadistic Penguins Marj and Luke, as well as Julie Fonseca of Chicago Sports Bums fame and White Sox Twitter's version of Tommy Chong, our boy Gordo.
90s Albums
We're back on a music kick here at Drafty Pod. This week's episode we will discuss and draft the music albums of the 1990s! I'll be joined by Sadistic Penguin stalwart The Sugar Baggy as well as South Side Bum from the Chicago Sports Bums!
MLB Draft-A-Team '24
We did this last year and it was a fricken blast so why not run it back? Herb Lawrence of CHGO and Sox Machine's Josh Nelson are back this year to draft and build our teams using current MLB players. With opening day around the corner, join us for some fun!
Baseball Draft-A-Team: Historical Edition
Baseball season is nearly upon us folks. With that, I bring back a very popular concept from last season with another baseball build-a-team draft. This time instead of current players, we dig deep into the history of the sport. Steve Kniss of All Sports Scene, Mitch Kaminski of Pinwheels & Ivy and my good buddy Kevin Thomson join me to draft position players to build our teams. But there's a twist. We each must draft a player from each decade between the 1950s to 2020s!
Ba Da Ba Ba Ba, I'm Drafting It!
This week's episode is something you can really sink your teeth into (Is it a dad joke if I'm childless?). It's also a very ASScentric draft as All Sports Scene's Stoop, Jacki, and Penguin ASS Roxy will join me to discuss and draft our favorite fast foods!
The Gobbledy Drafter
We're back to 'rasslin here at Drafty Pod! Tonight we discuss the worst gimmicks/characters in the history of professional wrestling. Drafty Pod regular Shankster joins us as well as Chicago Sports Bum Dougie Fresh and Sadistic Penguin blogger Comic Punk Guy! Join us for some silly conversations about some very bad ideas.
Satrurday Night Intergalactic Space Conflicts
In a first of what may become a regular topic of discussion, we're going to be doing a movie recast, drafting new people to fill the roles in a film. What better a movie to start this with than Star Wars: A New Hope. There's a bit of a twist to it as well. The panel is only allowed to draft actors that were cast members on Saturday Night Live. Chicago Sports Bum Bologna is back on, as well as From The 108's Chorizy and WST mainstay that's apparently NOT Larry.
Worst Transactions In Chicago Sports History
We always love to be positive with our topics over at Draft Pod (please read that sarcastically). Which is why we decided to discuss and draft the worst moves in Chicago sports history! Father Zo from Pinwheels & Ivy, Sam Reeves of the All Sports Scene crew is back and as well as Herb Lawrence from CHGO! Join us as we bash the hell out of Chicago's sports franchises and sift through their worst moments.
College Football Hodgepodge
We're one day from the College Football Natty, so there's no better time than now to put together a bit of a potpourri of college football. We'll have 5 categories (coach, team, game, helmet & mascot) we'll be drafting between. Joining me with be college football nut and Grateful Ducks host Brewhand Luke, Aloha Mr. Hand of Collectors Corner and 108 fame and returning, our good buddy Shankster!
Christmas Movies Redux
We've decided after a little over a year of drafting to jump the shark a bit and take another crack at drafting our favorite Christmas movies! Katelyn Reeves and Julie "Turkey" Fonseca return. Also, making her first appearance on Drafty Pod, Magnificent Stan's wife Brandi!
Drafty Pod Passes Go, Collects $200
I figured it was time to roll the dice and draft board games this week. Fellow Penguins Marj & Yumper are on with me to discuss and draft our favorite board games.
What's The Deal With Drafty Pod!?
Get your bro on and hop in Jon Voight's Chrysler LeBaron, we're talking Seinfeld tonight! Nick Murawski of Good Guys Talk Back will be on, along with Jacki of All Sports Scene and South Side Sox Fam and OG Penguin pal Aloha Mr. Hand!
This Episode Is Sweet
After two previous attempts at this one, the Halloween candy episode finally commences, two weeks after actual Halloween! We have Al from All Sports Scene & South Side Sox on with us. Also joining will be fellow Penguin Marj and our Chicago Sports Bum pal Bologna (filling in for Roxy). Might wanna brush your teeth after this one, it's gonna get sticky (that's what she said).
Daaaaaaaaa Food!
This is an episode you can really sink your teeth into! Tonight we're talking Chicagoland grub! I'll be joined by Sadistic Penguin Studios contributor Alexis, WST legend Mailman Jack and Chicago food connoisseur FitzMagic! We'll be discussing and drafting our favorite food items from all the delicious Chicago hotspots!
They're Coming To Draft You, Barbara!
It's a Sadistic Penguin Drafty Pod showdown as Yumper, Svo, Sugar Baggy and our newest bird pal Comic Punk Guy discuss and draft our favorite horror flicks!
Treehouse Of Drafty
Season 2 of Drafty Pod kicks off with a topic that's been on Magnificent Stan's mind since before the show was even in existence. Tonight he welcomes Drafty Pod regulars Jacki (All-Sports Scene & Southside Sox), Yumper (Yumper & Svo At The Show), HBIC (Chicago Sports Bums) as well as newcomers Tyrone Palmer (Southside Sox) & WST stalwart Matt Stocaí Bána. We will be discussing and drafting characters, episodes and songs from TV's longest running comedy THE SIMPSONS!
Drafty Pod Bears Down
Only 5 days remain until Chicago kicks off their season at home against Green Bay. What better of a topic than all-time Chicago Bears players. Johnny of the Chicago Sports Bums and fellow Penguin Aloha Mr. Hand join Magnificent Stan to draft our favorite QB, RB, WE, TE, Defense and Coach. Perfect way to end season one of Drafty Pod!
MLB City Connects
We're back to baseball on drafty pod. In this week's episode, the panel discusses and drafts their favorite MLB City Connect uniforms. Hat enthusiast, host of Yumper & Svo At The Show and fellow Sadistic Penguin Svo joins Magnificent Stan, as well as Southside Sox contributor and Visiting Dugout host Chrystal O'Keefe and Southside Sox and ASS member Jordan!
Legal Things That Should Be Illegal
The Joe Crede episode of Drafty Pod is all about the law. It's really not, but let's just say it is. Joining Magnificent Stan this week is Chicago Sports Bum HBIC, StoopKiid of All Sports Scene and good friend to the show and better half to frequent Drafty Pod guest Sam, Katelyn Reeves! We're be discussing/drafting things that are legal, but we'd really prefer it if they weren't.
I Like My Bands Fictional
Stan welcomes Sadistic Penguin's Sugar Baggy & WST Icon Not Larry on to draft and discuss fictional bands from TV & film.
Bluey Bonanza
Magnificent Stan takes the week off from hosting duties as Draft Pod regular and All Sports Scene/Southside Sox juggernaut Jacki takes over the show. Fellow ASS member Steve Kniss joins her as well as Chicago Sports Bum extraordinaire Bologna, his better half Julie/Turkey and Stan's good buddy Kevin. The topic? Episodes from Australian children's masterpiece Bluey!
Terrible Movies We Love
We're back to feature films for episode 21. Svo from Yumper and Svo joins Magnificent Stan, as well as our good buddy Shankster returns for another draft. We'll be drafting really bad movies that we just can't get enough of!
Sports Filmstravaganza
Wow, up to the episode 20! I thought we'd be one and done here at Drafty Pod! This week Magnificent Stan welcomes his Sadistic Penguin brothers Yumper and Sugar Baggy as well as pal to the Penguin and All Sports Scene dynamo Sam Reeves! We'll be drafting and discussing sports films!
BBQ Bash
It's a Sadistic Bums kinda night, y'all! Dougie Fresh and HBIC of the Chicago Sports Bums join Brian and his Sadistic Penguin pal Alexis as they draft the perfect summer BBQ! Each member of the panel must draft one of each of the following: Appetizer, Side Dish, Main Course, Cocktail & Dessert. Enjoy the food porn friends!
Music Covers
After a bit of a break, Drafty pod returns with another music themed draft. This time we're drafting our favorite cover songs! Jacki of Southside Side & All Sports Scene as well as Sadistic Penguin and ASS member Roxy return to the show. Also making his first appearance on Drafty Pod, From The 108 and From A Southside Point Of View's Chorizy-E!
DraftyStock (Draft your own music festival)
Spring has sprung, the weather is getting nicer. Concert season is upon us ladies and gentlemen! What better way to kick that off by drafting the bands to compile our own personal music festivals! Joining Magnificent Stan for this special draft is From The 108's Own MySoxSummer, section 108 legend Wally and back again with us, Sadistic Penguin Studios & ASS contributor Roxy!
Epic Duos
The episode derailed by a bout of the plague last week is back on! Magnificent Stan welcomes Tina from All Sports Scene & South Side Sox as well as our good friends Alexis and Marj on to draft things (people, foods, items, etc) that are synonymous together.
Breakfast Cereals
Magnificent Stan welcomes his newest Sadistic Penguin Studio compadre Roxy as well as section 108 stalwart Alex Rude on the debate and draft the finest of breakfast cereals!
'Mania Madness
Episode 14 goes back to the same subject matter from Episode 13, 'RASSLIN! With tomorrow (4/1) night being night 1 of Wrestlemania, Magnificent Stan welcomes old friend Shankster back to the show, as well as the king of the billboards Bennett Karoll to draft their favorite 'Mania matches as well as their least favorite matches and cards.
Wrestling Stable Wars
Lucky episode #13 involves one of Magnificent Stan's favorite topics, professional wrestling. Yumper from Yumper & Svo At The Show, Bologna from The Chicago Sports Bums and Comic Punk Guy of Punk Driver join Stan to draft their own wrestling factions. Who'll have the intestinal fortitude to triumph in this epic encounter?
MLB Hall Of Fame Snubs
Episode 12 dives back into the baseball side of things. Stan welcomes 108 badass Aloha Mr. Hand and Nick Murawski of Locked On Sox fame to discuss and draft baseball hall of fame snubs. We're throwing out the bans that have been levied on players over the years so we should be in for some spicy debate!
Comedy Movie Villains
75% of the "NES" crew is on with Stan this week as Jacki from All Sports Scene and Southside Sox, Chicago Sports Bum Bologna and Yumper & Svo's Yumper join to discuss and draft comedy film villainy at it's best!
1999 Feature Flicks
Getting Drafty Pod is back with another action packed episode. This week Magnificent Stan is joined by Jordan and Sean of the All Sports Scene, to draft one of the best years in cinema 1999. Who will go number 1? Listen and find out. So get your drink, grab a snack, and let Neo know its It's Getting Drafty in Here!
Super Mimosa Sunday
It's the biggest Sunday in the football world and in this action packed draft, Magnificent Stan is joined by Svo from Yumper and Svo and Brew Hand Luke fromthe108 as they draft their NFL megateam along with other tomfoolery! So grab a drink, get your snacks ready, and remember laces out Dan because It's Getting Drafty In Here!
MLB-Draft-A-Team
Baseball season is around the corner and Magnificent Stan is calling in some heavy hitters! As one half from the critically acclaimed Sox Machine, Josh Nelson, and Herb Lawrence from the Chicago Sports Media Powerhouse CHGO draft their fantasy MLB team from the 2023 available players. Listen as the picks are broken down with projections and much more. Seems the Flags at the stadium are moving all around, must be Getting Drafty in Here!
Gabagool Or GFY
This week has a bunch of Gabagool and Moxy. Magnificent Stan is joined by the and only Beefloaf From The 108 Pod, Yumper and Svo from the Yumper and Svo at The Show Podcast, and Hot Dog King and Legend King Nom to draft from the widely acclaimed series, The Sopranos. Hear the gents go into a deep dive on their favorite characters, episodes, and even wildcards to mix it up. So grab your drink, get your Gabagool, and head over to the Bing because Its Getting Drafty in Here!
Sitcom Smackdown
A new year is hear and it's getting drafty! This week Magnificent Stan is joined by the All Sports Scene Crew consisting of Celeste, Sam, and Allie for an all out sitcom smackdown. Join us as they draft their favorite comedy sitcoms, so grab a drink, grab a snack, and bundle up because It's Getting Drafty In Here!
Movie Soundtrack Mayhem
It's almost the new year and what better way to bring in the new year than a movie soundtrack draft. Join Magnificent Stan as he is joined by Tony from the @hookuponfilm podcast and Johnny from the @chisportsbum podcast as they draft their favorite movie soundtracks along with some hilarious banter. So grab a drink, grab a snack, and let baby New Year to put on some clothes because It's Getting Drafty In Here!
Xmas Movie Massacre
It's holiday season and what better way to bring it in than with a holiday movie draft! Join Magnificent Stan as he is joined by Svo from Yumper and Svo, Tainted Glove OG Shankster, and Steve Kniss from The All Sorts Scene as they draft their favorite holiday movies. All this and a list that might put Magnificent Stan on the naughty list. Santa better dress warm because it's Getting Drafty in Here!
Attack of the NES
This week is an out all 8-bit war. As Magnificent Stan is joined by Jacki from Southside Sox, Yumper from the Yumper and Svo Show and Two Bums from the Chicago Sports Bums (HBIC and Bologna) to draft their top 6 NES games. So grab a drink, watch out for the Piranha Fire Plants, and get ready because It's getting Drafty in Here!
I'm A Turkey!
This week Magnificent Stan is joined by Southside Zo of the Pinwheels and Ivy crew and Roxy of the All Sports Scene to draft all that Thanksgiving food we know and love. So make sure you get your plate ready to devour a nice big plate of It's Getting Drafty In Here!
Da G.O.A.T
The very first episode is here! Join Magnificent Stan as he has the whole Tainted Glove Network on for Chicago Sports G.O.A.T draft. Listen to the banter, arguments, and all out hilarity. You aren't going to want to miss this inaugural episode!