60 acast.com Random Offense with Ethan Strauss https://shows.acast.com/random-offense en 2WAY Ethan Strauss,2WAY,Sports 2WAY Random Offense is an interactive news show confronting the cultural flashpoints that reliably ignite debate across the sports world. This show invites you to dig deeper, challenge assumptions, and join the conversation in a way sports media rarely has.


Ethan Strauss is a former NBA beat writer for ESPN and The Athletic who knows the inner workings of traditional sports media. Now, on 2WAY, he's hosting unfiltered conversations with media moguls, broadcasters, former athletes, and fans. He’s joined by producer Trace Crutchfield, whose background in immersive, offbeat reporting helps guide the show’s tone. Between Ethan and Trace, all bases are covered—especially the ones nobody else dares to touch.

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]]> Random Offense is an interactive news show confronting the cultural flashpoints that reliably ignite debate across the sports world. This show invites you to dig deeper, challenge assumptions, and join the conversation in a way sports media rarely has.


Ethan Strauss is a former NBA beat writer for ESPN and The Athletic who knows the inner workings of traditional sports media. Now, on 2WAY, he's hosting unfiltered conversations with media moguls, broadcasters, former athletes, and fans. He’s joined by producer Trace Crutchfield, whose background in immersive, offbeat reporting helps guide the show’s tone. Between Ethan and Trace, all bases are covered—especially the ones nobody else dares to touch.

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]]> false 2WAY info+683893442780b226c72dfb4e@mg-eu.acast.com 683893442780b226c72dfb4e random-offense episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/683893442780b226c72dfb4e/1748544966911-6a4a1b8d-68db-4d9d-8cdb-b343f979f881.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/random-offense Random Offense with Ethan Strauss 948012c0-d604-11f0-a6d4-1b545feaf63d <![CDATA[Puka Nacua’s horrendous week: antisemitic dance, arrests, & ref scolding | Random Offense]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:19:01 GMT 1:03:51 69496f754c1c9c7f2b672b26 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/puka-nacuas-horrendous-week-antisemitic-dance-arrests-ref-sc 69496f754c1c9c7f2b672b26 683893442780b226c72dfb4e puka-nacuas-horrendous-week-antisemitic-dance-arrests-ref-sc full 1 28 In this episode of Random Offense, host Ethan Strauss is joined by Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports to break down the biggest stories at the intersection of sports, media, and culture. They dive deep into the chaotic week of LA Rams star Puka Nacua, covering everything from his viral live stream with Aiden Ross and the controversial "antisemitic" dance meme to his blunt accusations of NFL referees "cheating" just to get on TV.

The conversation then shifts to the shifting sports media landscape, including Adam Silver’s subtle shots at ESPN while praising Amazon’s new NBA production, and the massive Netflix-Barstool deal that brings Pardon My Take to the streaming giant. Finally, they explore the "sweet justice" of a bettor winning $1.7M against DraftKings due to a glitch and tackle a viral debate on the "boxed out" millennial cohort in modern institutions.


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]]> In this episode of Random Offense, host Ethan Strauss is joined by Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports to break down the biggest stories at the intersection of sports, media, and culture. They dive deep into the chaotic week of LA Rams star Puka Nacua, covering everything from his viral live stream with Aiden Ross and the controversial "antisemitic" dance meme to his blunt accusations of NFL referees "cheating" just to get on TV.

The conversation then shifts to the shifting sports media landscape, including Adam Silver’s subtle shots at ESPN while praising Amazon’s new NBA production, and the massive Netflix-Barstool deal that brings Pardon My Take to the streaming giant. Finally, they explore the "sweet justice" of a bettor winning $1.7M against DraftKings due to a glitch and tackle a viral debate on the "boxed out" millennial cohort in modern institutions.


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]]> Is Gen Z too ANXIOUS to be professional athletes? | Random Offense Is Gen Z too ANXIOUS to be professional athletes? | Random Offense Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:24:47 GMT 1:19:13 693c86f5f3a6f9e20a3dcf60 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/is-gen-z-too-anxious-to-be-professional-athletes-random-offe 693c86f5f3a6f9e20a3dcf60 683893442780b226c72dfb4e is-gen-z-too-anxious-to-be-professional-athletes-random-offe full 1 27 This episode of Random Offense is a rich discussion on the current state of sports media, kicking off with an analysis of the bizarre, high-stakes public feud between hot-take artist Nick Wright and investigative journalist Pablo Torre over the definition and difficulty of "Capital J journalism." The hosts pivot to the increasingly contentious relationship between media and Gen Z athletes, examining why players like the Chargers' Justin Herbert are stiff-arming post-game interviews and debating the controversy surrounding Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's casual use of a homophobic phrase from a childhood game. Finally, the conversation shifts to a major NBA debate, arguing why Steph Curry is historically a better player than Kobe Bryant, suggesting that Kobe's death and his association with the Lakers brand have overinflated his legacy in the minds of many fans.


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]]> This episode of Random Offense is a rich discussion on the current state of sports media, kicking off with an analysis of the bizarre, high-stakes public feud between hot-take artist Nick Wright and investigative journalist Pablo Torre over the definition and difficulty of "Capital J journalism." The hosts pivot to the increasingly contentious relationship between media and Gen Z athletes, examining why players like the Chargers' Justin Herbert are stiff-arming post-game interviews and debating the controversy surrounding Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's casual use of a homophobic phrase from a childhood game. Finally, the conversation shifts to a major NBA debate, arguing why Steph Curry is historically a better player than Kobe Bryant, suggesting that Kobe's death and his association with the Lakers brand have overinflated his legacy in the minds of many fans.


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]]> ESPN EXPOSED: Lane Kiffin Conflict Is a CAA CONSPIRACY! | Random Offense ESPN EXPOSED: Lane Kiffin Conflict Is a CAA CONSPIRACY! | Random Offense Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:28:12 GMT 1:02:49 6936ee8c3d875cc257e8c6aa false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/espn-exposed-lane-kiffin-conflict-is-a-caa-conspiracy-random 6936ee8c3d875cc257e8c6aa 683893442780b226c72dfb4e espn-exposed-lane-kiffin-conflict-is-a-caa-conspiracy-random full 1 26 Ethan and Ryan dive right into the ongoing drama over College Football coach Lane Kiffin's potential move from Ole Miss to LSU. They analyze the massive conflicts of interest created by the powerful agency CAA, which reps Kiffin and several ESPN commentators, including Nick Saban and Rece Davis. The argument is that these media figures, by defending Kiffin's questionable behavior, are responding to business incentives rather than an explicit conspiracy. Shifting to the NBA, the show discusses the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Ethan and ryan express suspicion over his calf strain, noting it looks fake. They believe Giannis is trying to force a trade, likely to the Knicks or Nets, thereby reducing the Bucks' leverage. On the media criticism front, they air their frustrations with the propaganda surrounding LeBron James. The final straw is the ridiculous media coverage given to the end of his obscure 10 points per game streak, which Ethan argues is not an organic or historically meaningful statistic. They also touch on the breakdown between Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith, as well as the looming media consolidation. Specifically, they fret over the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets, which they argue kills movies and degrades content quality, creating a Grand Slop Parade. Finally, Ethan explain that the massive NFL viewership records are often misleading because new measurements, like the addition of "ig data, inflate the total audience by roughly 20%.


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]]> Ethan and Ryan dive right into the ongoing drama over College Football coach Lane Kiffin's potential move from Ole Miss to LSU. They analyze the massive conflicts of interest created by the powerful agency CAA, which reps Kiffin and several ESPN commentators, including Nick Saban and Rece Davis. The argument is that these media figures, by defending Kiffin's questionable behavior, are responding to business incentives rather than an explicit conspiracy. Shifting to the NBA, the show discusses the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Ethan and ryan express suspicion over his calf strain, noting it looks fake. They believe Giannis is trying to force a trade, likely to the Knicks or Nets, thereby reducing the Bucks' leverage. On the media criticism front, they air their frustrations with the propaganda surrounding LeBron James. The final straw is the ridiculous media coverage given to the end of his obscure 10 points per game streak, which Ethan argues is not an organic or historically meaningful statistic. They also touch on the breakdown between Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith, as well as the looming media consolidation. Specifically, they fret over the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets, which they argue kills movies and degrades content quality, creating a Grand Slop Parade. Finally, Ethan explain that the massive NFL viewership records are often misleading because new measurements, like the addition of "ig data, inflate the total audience by roughly 20%.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Beginning of the End for ESPN? Inside the "Unlimited Money" Merger That Could Topple the King | Random Offense]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:26:30 GMT 1:03:56 6924db9620344a04136ba5bd false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-espn-inside-the-unlimited-money 6924db9620344a04136ba5bd 683893442780b226c72dfb4e the-beginning-of-the-end-for-espn-inside-the-unlimited-money full 1 25 n this episode of Random Offense, host Ethan Strauss and guest Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports investigate the potential end of ESPN’s hegemony over live sports rights, positing that a merged Paramount and Skydance entity could leverage vast financial resources to usurp the network’s dominance. The conversation transitions to the NBA’s media ecosystem, analyzing how partnerships with NBC and Amazon are bolstering ratings while debating if LeBron James’s public persona has become a detriment to the league’s popularity. Furthermore, they examine the reasons behind Stephen A. Smith’s exit from NBA Countdown, citing a strategic pivot by ESPN and a potential clash between Smith's commentary style and the NBA’s brand preferences. The episode concludes with an analysis of NFL storylines, specifically the reported internal friction involving Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown on the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as the disparity between the advanced metrics and public perception regarding Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.


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]]> n this episode of Random Offense, host Ethan Strauss and guest Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports investigate the potential end of ESPN’s hegemony over live sports rights, positing that a merged Paramount and Skydance entity could leverage vast financial resources to usurp the network’s dominance. The conversation transitions to the NBA’s media ecosystem, analyzing how partnerships with NBC and Amazon are bolstering ratings while debating if LeBron James’s public persona has become a detriment to the league’s popularity. Furthermore, they examine the reasons behind Stephen A. Smith’s exit from NBA Countdown, citing a strategic pivot by ESPN and a potential clash between Smith's commentary style and the NBA’s brand preferences. The episode concludes with an analysis of NFL storylines, specifically the reported internal friction involving Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown on the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as the disparity between the advanced metrics and public perception regarding Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.


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]]> NBA Insiders Reveal How Under Armour Squandered Crown Jewel Steph Curry | Random Offense NBA Insiders Reveal How Under Armour Squandered Crown Jewel Steph Curry | Random Offense Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:53:38 GMT 1:11:14 691b5312b9580981596ee084 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/nba-insiders-reveal-how-under-armour-squandered-crown-jewel 691b5312b9580981596ee084 683893442780b226c72dfb4e nba-insiders-reveal-how-under-armour-squandered-crown-jewel full 1 24 In this episode of "Random Offense," host Ethan Strauss is joined by Wosney Lambre to analyze several major topics in the sports world. They begin by discussing Spike Eskin's theory on the "era of consensus, of fear" in sports award voting, where the risk of being "vilified" leads to unanimous decisions, a trend Strauss suggests began with Steph Curry's first unanimous MVP. The conversation then details the "shocking news" of Curry leaving Under Armour; Strauss calls the brand's failure to capitalize on Curry a "disaster," and the two debate Curry's marketability and whether Nike could sign him while LeBron James is still there. Finally, they cover the fan-driven firing of Mavericks GM Nico Harrison after the Luka Dončić trade, with Lambre arguing that while Harrison deserves blame, the trade was preceded by Dončić's refusal to train and extreme unprofessionalism.


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]]> In this episode of "Random Offense," host Ethan Strauss is joined by Wosney Lambre to analyze several major topics in the sports world. They begin by discussing Spike Eskin's theory on the "era of consensus, of fear" in sports award voting, where the risk of being "vilified" leads to unanimous decisions, a trend Strauss suggests began with Steph Curry's first unanimous MVP. The conversation then details the "shocking news" of Curry leaving Under Armour; Strauss calls the brand's failure to capitalize on Curry a "disaster," and the two debate Curry's marketability and whether Nike could sign him while LeBron James is still there. Finally, they cover the fan-driven firing of Mavericks GM Nico Harrison after the Luka Dončić trade, with Lambre arguing that while Harrison deserves blame, the trade was preceded by Dončić's refusal to train and extreme unprofessionalism.


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]]> Analyst Breaks Down HOW Baseball Overtook the NBA (And Why No One Will Say It) | Random Offense Analyst Breaks Down HOW Baseball Overtook the NBA (And Why No One Will Say It) | Random Offense Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:36:34 GMT 1:03:43 691b4f13b9580981596da6ae false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/analyst-breaks-down-how-baseball-overtook-the-nba-and-why-no 691b4f13b9580981596da6ae 683893442780b226c72dfb4e analyst-breaks-down-how-baseball-overtook-the-nba-and-why-no full 1 23 On this episode of Random Offense, host Ethan Strauss welcomes Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports to explore the overlap between sports, media, and culture. They begin by debating whether baseball has eclipsed the NBA as America's second favorite sport, with Glasspiegel arguing MLB leads in local TV viewership and attendance, while Strauss contends the NBA is slipping due to its own strategic errors. The discussion then shifts to the status of ESPN, arguing its perceived "all time low" is less about public perception and more about its structural decline, its difficult carriage dispute with Google/YouTube TV, and the recent failure of its ESPN Bet venture. Finally, they analyze viral cultural moments, including the awkward standoff between Sydney Sweeney and a GQ journalist and a video of Conde Nast employees confronting an HR executive about layoffs.


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]]> On this episode of Random Offense, host Ethan Strauss welcomes Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports to explore the overlap between sports, media, and culture. They begin by debating whether baseball has eclipsed the NBA as America's second favorite sport, with Glasspiegel arguing MLB leads in local TV viewership and attendance, while Strauss contends the NBA is slipping due to its own strategic errors. The discussion then shifts to the status of ESPN, arguing its perceived "all time low" is less about public perception and more about its structural decline, its difficult carriage dispute with Google/YouTube TV, and the recent failure of its ESPN Bet venture. Finally, they analyze viral cultural moments, including the awkward standoff between Sydney Sweeney and a GQ journalist and a video of Conde Nast employees confronting an HR executive about layoffs.


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]]> <![CDATA[FBI Alleges NBA Stars Used "X-Ray Goggles" in Rigged Mafia Poker Games | Random Offense]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:26:18 GMT 1:03:21 691b4cac7cf1b7ec456fdf21 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/fbi-alleges-nba-stars-used-x-ray-goggles-in-rigged-mafia-pok 691b4cac7cf1b7ec456fdf21 683893442780b226c72dfb4e fbi-alleges-nba-stars-used-x-ray-goggles-in-rigged-mafia-pok full 1 22 Host Ethan Strauss is joined by Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media to break down the explosive FBI indictments rocking the NBA. They dive deep into the "colorful" allegations of "Operation Royal Flush," a rigged, high-stakes poker scheme involving former players like Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and allegedly "all five families" of the mafia. They also unpack the second indictment, "Operation Nothing But Bet," which focuses on insider trading, a match-fixing allegation against Terry Rozier, and Billups being named "co-conspirator eight" for allegedly leaking tanking information. Later, they dissect the public disagreement between their friends, reporter Pablo Torre and NBA agent Nate Jones, over Torre's reporting that connects Clippers coach Tyronn Lue to the indicted figures. The episode wraps with a hilarious and controversial take from Spike Eskin on why Victor Wembanyama's dominance isn't actually impressive.


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]]> Host Ethan Strauss is joined by Amin Elhassan of Meadowlark Media to break down the explosive FBI indictments rocking the NBA. They dive deep into the "colorful" allegations of "Operation Royal Flush," a rigged, high-stakes poker scheme involving former players like Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and allegedly "all five families" of the mafia. They also unpack the second indictment, "Operation Nothing But Bet," which focuses on insider trading, a match-fixing allegation against Terry Rozier, and Billups being named "co-conspirator eight" for allegedly leaking tanking information. Later, they dissect the public disagreement between their friends, reporter Pablo Torre and NBA agent Nate Jones, over Torre's reporting that connects Clippers coach Tyronn Lue to the indicted figures. The episode wraps with a hilarious and controversial take from Spike Eskin on why Victor Wembanyama's dominance isn't actually impressive.


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]]> Stephen A. Smith’s wild Trump-NBA conspiracy EXPLAINED (he’s not wrong) | Random Offense Stephen A. Smith’s wild Trump-NBA conspiracy EXPLAINED (he’s not wrong) | Random Offense Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:31:46 GMT 1:03:58 68fbf0428e22c64fb1c2a19f false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/stephen-a-smiths-wild-trump-nba-conspiracy-explained-hes-not 68fbf0428e22c64fb1c2a19f 683893442780b226c72dfb4e stephen-a-smiths-wild-trump-nba-conspiracy-explained-hes-not full 1 21 In this episode, host Ethan Strauss and guest Ryan Glasspiegel dissect a "bombshell" NBA scandal involving two sweeping FBI indictments linking league personnel to organized crime and illegal gambling. They break down the "Operation Nothing But Net" case, which accuses Terry Rozier and Damon Jones of insider sports betting , and the "Operation Royal Flush" case, which accuses coach Chauncey Billups of involvement in rigged, high-stakes mafia poker games. The hosts explore the even more serious allegation that Billups also engaged in game-fixing by tipping off a gambler about sitting his starters , and discuss the scandal's proximity to LeBron James via Billups' "Clutch Sports" agency hoodie and Damon Jones' close friendships. The conversation also covers the political angle, including Stephen A. Smith's controversial theory that the indictments from Kash Patel's FBI are Trump's "revenge" on the "woke" league. The hosts also discuss how the NBA's own normalization of "tanking" may have provided "cover" for this corruption. Finally, they pivot to the positive, praising the NBA's new media presentation, particularly the "beautifully done" production and nostalgic feel of NBA on NBC.


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]]> In this episode, host Ethan Strauss and guest Ryan Glasspiegel dissect a "bombshell" NBA scandal involving two sweeping FBI indictments linking league personnel to organized crime and illegal gambling. They break down the "Operation Nothing But Net" case, which accuses Terry Rozier and Damon Jones of insider sports betting , and the "Operation Royal Flush" case, which accuses coach Chauncey Billups of involvement in rigged, high-stakes mafia poker games. The hosts explore the even more serious allegation that Billups also engaged in game-fixing by tipping off a gambler about sitting his starters , and discuss the scandal's proximity to LeBron James via Billups' "Clutch Sports" agency hoodie and Damon Jones' close friendships. The conversation also covers the political angle, including Stephen A. Smith's controversial theory that the indictments from Kash Patel's FBI are Trump's "revenge" on the "woke" league. The hosts also discuss how the NBA's own normalization of "tanking" may have provided "cover" for this corruption. Finally, they pivot to the positive, praising the NBA's new media presentation, particularly the "beautifully done" production and nostalgic feel of NBA on NBC.


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]]> <![CDATA[Bill Belichick's 'Sugar Baby' Scandal EXPLAINED | Random Offense]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:57:08 GMT 1:05:25 68fb93c41f072c7a1694889d false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/bill-belichicks-sugar-baby-scandal-explained-random-offense 68fb93c41f072c7a1694889d 683893442780b226c72dfb4e bill-belichicks-sugar-baby-scandal-explained-random-offense full 1 20

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]]> Is LeBron James FAKING His Injury To Sabotage The Lakers? | Random Offense Is LeBron James FAKING His Injury To Sabotage The Lakers? | Random Offense Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:23:38 GMT 1:04:15 68e9795af513ad2b813d317b false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/is-lebron-james-faking-his-injury-to-sabotage-the-lakers-ran 68e9795af513ad2b813d317b 683893442780b226c72dfb4e is-lebron-james-faking-his-injury-to-sabotage-the-lakers-ran full 1 19 Subscribe to the YouTube!


(0:00) Show Introduction

(0:56) LeBron James Injury Discussion

(2:59) LeBron's Hennessy Ad Controversy

(6:30) Inside Nike's Ad Agency

(8:34) Athletes and Their Public Personas

(11:50) Lakers Drama with Luka Doncic

(16:16) Clippers Controversy and Fan Response

(20:44) Language Learning and Basketball

(46:39) ESPN Ratings Discussion

(55:23) Origins of Basketball Terms and Show Wrap-up

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(0:56) LeBron James Injury Discussion

(2:59) LeBron's Hennessy Ad Controversy

(6:30) Inside Nike's Ad Agency

(8:34) Athletes and Their Public Personas

(11:50) Lakers Drama with Luka Doncic

(16:16) Clippers Controversy and Fan Response

(20:44) Language Learning and Basketball

(46:39) ESPN Ratings Discussion

(55:23) Origins of Basketball Terms and Show Wrap-up

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]]> Ryan Glasspiegel Joins Ethan Strauss to Breakdown the Media Ryan Glasspiegel Joins Ethan Strauss to Breakdown the Media Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:13:08 GMT 1:04:54 68e93ea40e4672536aa90bdf false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/ryan-glasspiegel-joins-ethan-strauss-to-breakdown-the-media 68e93ea40e4672536aa90bdf 683893442780b226c72dfb4e ryan-glasspiegel-joins-ethan-strauss-to-breakdown-the-media full 1 18 Subscribe on YouTube!


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(1:12) Kimmel vs Trump Analysis

(8:12) Corporate Boycotts Impact

(13:08) NFL Ratings Controversy

(17:23) Athlete Podcast Boom

(52:50) Caitlyn Clark Marketing

(1:00:04) Brady's Announcing Career

(1:01:19) Final Thoughts

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(1:12) Kimmel vs Trump Analysis

(8:12) Corporate Boycotts Impact

(13:08) NFL Ratings Controversy

(17:23) Athlete Podcast Boom

(52:50) Caitlyn Clark Marketing

(1:00:04) Brady's Announcing Career

(1:01:19) Final Thoughts

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]]> Dissecting the Kimmel Backlash with Mike Pesca Dissecting the Kimmel Backlash with Mike Pesca Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:23:03 GMT 1:10:02 68cdbba7203f72ea572ad2ae false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/17-mike-pesca 68cdbba7203f72ea572ad2ae 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 17-mike-pesca full 1 17 Mike Pesca is back! This time, he and Ethan discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation, and how the media has been handling the whole situation.


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(00:00) Introduction

(05:19) Jimmy Kimmel Controversy

(33:46) Adam Corolla's Perspective on Media Bias

(35:58) The Humanization of Public Figures

(41:54) Media, Politics, and Public Perception

(01:08:02) Final Thoughts

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]]> Mike Pesca is back! This time, he and Ethan discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation, and how the media has been handling the whole situation.


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(05:19) Jimmy Kimmel Controversy

(33:46) Adam Corolla's Perspective on Media Bias

(35:58) The Humanization of Public Figures

(41:54) Media, Politics, and Public Perception

(01:08:02) Final Thoughts

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]]> <![CDATA[Insider EXPLAINS: Why Ballmer's "Sloppy" Scandal Could DESTROY the NBA's System | Random Offense]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:24:29 GMT 1:08:05 68c4817d44d0096b87b0146c false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/episode-16-with-ryan-glasspiegel-random-offense 68c4817d44d0096b87b0146c 683893442780b226c72dfb4e episode-16-with-ryan-glasspiegel-random-offense full 2 16 Ryan Glasspiegel joins this week to talk about Charlie Kirk, Ballmergate, and Uncle Dennis.


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(00:39) Ballmergate

(26:00) Charlie Kirk's Assassination

(55:15) Financial Engineering in Media

(01:02:31) Media Consolidation

(01:07:05) Final Thoughts

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]]> Ryan Glasspiegel joins this week to talk about Charlie Kirk, Ballmergate, and Uncle Dennis.


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(00:00) Introduction

(00:39) Ballmergate

(26:00) Charlie Kirk's Assassination

(55:15) Financial Engineering in Media

(01:02:31) Media Consolidation

(01:07:05) Final Thoughts

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]]> Ethan Strauss Huddles Up with Sports Strategist Joe Pomp | Random Offense Ethan Strauss Huddles Up with Sports Strategist Joe Pomp | Random Offense Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:21:40 GMT 58:22 68bb465485f43428251b0747 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/ethan-strauss-huddles-up-with-sports-strategist-joe-pomp-ran 68bb465485f43428251b0747 683893442780b226c72dfb4e ethan-strauss-huddles-up-with-sports-strategist-joe-pomp-ran full 1 15 Ethan Strauss welcome sports strategist Joe Pompliano to break down the business of sports. Together they explore how money, culture, and storytelling are reshaping the games we watch and the way we watch them.


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(2:34) Current Kawhi Leonard Scandal

(6:42) Aspiration Company Background

(10:23) Suspicious Contract Elements

(14:45) Timeline and Plausibility

(31:37) NBA Investigation Predictions

(42:54) Power and Punishment

(55:16) Final Thoughts

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(2:34) Current Kawhi Leonard Scandal

(6:42) Aspiration Company Background

(10:23) Suspicious Contract Elements

(14:45) Timeline and Plausibility

(31:37) NBA Investigation Predictions

(42:54) Power and Punishment

(55:16) Final Thoughts

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]]> #14 - Ryan Glasspiegel #14 - Ryan Glasspiegel Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:56:11 GMT 1:06:24 68b205db75e437e2230c0012 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/14-ryan-glasspiegel 68b205db75e437e2230c0012 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 14-ryan-glasspiegel full 1 14 Ethan is joined by Random Offense perennial Ryan Glasspeigel to talk about Micah Parsons, Ryen Russillo, and Bill Belichick's "gold digger."


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(00:00) Introduction

(01:45) Micah Parsons Trade

(12:48) Barstool

(31:55) Dan Le Batard

(36:45) Stugotz

(39:53) Dan Le Batard

(41:15) Doris Burke

(50:42) NBA Broadcasting

(01:01:39) Belichick's Late Career and Public Persona

(01:03:46) Final thoughts

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:45) Micah Parsons Trade

(12:48) Barstool

(31:55) Dan Le Batard

(36:45) Stugotz

(39:53) Dan Le Batard

(41:15) Doris Burke

(50:42) NBA Broadcasting

(01:01:39) Belichick's Late Career and Public Persona

(01:03:46) Final thoughts

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]]> #13 - Amin Elhassan #13 - Amin Elhassan Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:47:10 GMT 1:04:10 68a8d74e718453410e6ffb19 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/13-amin-elhassan-random-offense 68a8d74e718453410e6ffb19 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 13-amin-elhassan-random-offense full 1 13 Ethan is joined by former NBA executive and current podcast host for Meadowlark Media.


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(00:00) Welcome

(00:33) Breaking News

(07:25) Digital and Social Media

(16:07) Viewer Questions

(33:19) Controversy

(36:36) ESPN's Strategy Shift

(38:18) Sports Broadcasting

(47:32) Baseball's Popularity and Challenges

(52:34) Rich Eisen

(56:06) Stuart Scott

(01:03:01) Final Thoughts

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(00:00) Welcome

(00:33) Breaking News

(07:25) Digital and Social Media

(16:07) Viewer Questions

(33:19) Controversy

(36:36) ESPN's Strategy Shift

(38:18) Sports Broadcasting

(47:32) Baseball's Popularity and Challenges

(52:34) Rich Eisen

(56:06) Stuart Scott

(01:03:01) Final Thoughts

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]]> #12 - Nancy Rommelmann #12 - Nancy Rommelmann Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:23:40 GMT 1:02:37 68a3457d457a24bb95f03c90 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/12-nancy-rommelmann 68a3457d457a24bb95f03c90 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 12-nancy-rommelmann full 1 12 Join Ethan and special guest Nancy Rommelmann on Friday 8/15 at 4PM ET as they discuss sports, media, men vs. women —complete with live caller participation!


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(00:00) Introduction

(02:30) Male Cheerleaders

(06:11) Cultural Shifts

(14:39) Sextortion in Sports

(27:56) NFL Fandom

(31:46) Cultural Shifts

(39:14) Mark Marin

(47:12) Andrew Tate

(55:32) Humor in Controversial Figures

(01:00:08) Conclusions

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:30) Male Cheerleaders

(06:11) Cultural Shifts

(14:39) Sextortion in Sports

(27:56) NFL Fandom

(31:46) Cultural Shifts

(39:14) Mark Marin

(47:12) Andrew Tate

(55:32) Humor in Controversial Figures

(01:00:08) Conclusions

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]]> #11 - Ryan Glasspiegel #11 - Ryan Glasspiegel Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:03:02 GMT 1:03:19 689a22465830c847dcb87b8b false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/11-ryan-glasspiegel 689a22465830c847dcb87b8b 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 11-ryan-glasspiegel full 1 11 Ethan and special guest Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports discuss the State of Sports Media.


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]]> #10 - Mike Pesca #10 - Mike Pesca Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:55:16 GMT 1:02:45 6890bbc44ea73e146871a9d9 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/10-mike-pesca 6890bbc44ea73e146871a9d9 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 10-mike-pesca full 1 10 Join Ethan and special guest Mike Pesca, host of The Gist, on Friday 8/1 at 4PM ET as they discuss the State of Sports Media—complete with live caller participation.


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]]> #9 - Ryan Glasspiegel #9 - Ryan Glasspiegel Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:03:31 687faadae0a86cc3abfe498a false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/9-ryan-glasspiegel 687faadae0a86cc3abfe498a 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 9-ryan-glasspiegel full 1 9 Join Ethan and special guest Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports on Friday 7/25 at 4PM ET as they discuss the State of Sports Media—complete with live caller participation.


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]]> #8 - Tom Haberstroh #8 - Tom Haberstroh Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:38:05 GMT 1:03:45 687e5ddfa2391fe43207ec0f false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/8-tom-haberstroh 687e5ddfa2391fe43207ec0f 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 8-tom-haberstroh full 1 8 Join Ethan and special guest Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports on Friday 7/18 at 4PM ET as they discuss the State of Sports Media—complete with live caller participation.


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]]> #7 - Michael Moynihan #7 - Michael Moynihan Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT 1:05:03 68750d77ea74e132fbbe5881 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/7-michael-moynihan 68750d77ea74e132fbbe5881 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 7-michael-moynihan full 1 7 Join Ethan and special guest Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report on Friday 7/11 at 4PM ET as they kick off our weekly 2WAY discussion—complete with live caller participation.


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]]> #6 - Katie Herzog #6 - Katie Herzog Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:37:43 GMT 1:05:13 6862a137653df36e7b0540a5 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/6-katie-herzog 6862a137653df36e7b0540a5 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 6-katie-herzog full 1 6

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]]> #5 - Mike Pesca #5 - Mike Pesca Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:20:53 GMT 1:03:26 685962c58bc1d32b98dcc5bf false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/5-mike-pesca 685962c58bc1d32b98dcc5bf 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 5-mike-pesca full 1 5

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]]> #4 - Ryan Glasspiegel #4 - Ryan Glasspiegel Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:05:51 GMT 1:04:04 684dd608ee64da20d535d253 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/4-ryan-glasspiegel 684dd608ee64da20d535d253 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 4-ryan-glasspiegel full 1 4

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]]> #3 - Wosny Lambre #3 - Wosny Lambre Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:58:58 GMT 1:05:17 68448bf26604f43e343df2f8 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/3-wosny-lambre 68448bf26604f43e343df2f8 683893442780b226c72dfb4e 3-wosny-lambre full 1 3

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]]> <![CDATA[#2 - Kat Rosenfield & Ryan Duffy]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:12:39 GMT 1:01:30 683db1570d2b3bac3e0a96cf false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/episode-2-with-kat-rosenfield-ryan-duffy 683db1570d2b3bac3e0a96cf 683893442780b226c72dfb4e episode-2-with-kat-rosenfield-ryan-duffy full 1 2 Ethan Strauss sits down with Ryan Duffy to talk about his latest work on Netflix's Untold: Shooting Guards, which examines the infamous 2009 NBA locker room incident between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton. The 2WAY discussion covers the evolution of the Untold series, the intricacies of sports journalism, and Duffy's journey from Vice to Netflix.


To get things started writer and cultural commentator Kat Rosenfield, diving into her recent piece in The Free Press about the rise and fall of Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wesley Lowery—a story that brings the post-BLM media landscape and #MeToo tensions into sharp focus.

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]]> Ethan Strauss sits down with Ryan Duffy to talk about his latest work on Netflix's Untold: Shooting Guards, which examines the infamous 2009 NBA locker room incident between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton. The 2WAY discussion covers the evolution of the Untold series, the intricacies of sports journalism, and Duffy's journey from Vice to Netflix.


To get things started writer and cultural commentator Kat Rosenfield, diving into her recent piece in The Free Press about the rise and fall of Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wesley Lowery—a story that brings the post-BLM media landscape and #MeToo tensions into sharp focus.

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]]> <![CDATA[#1 - Bomani Jones & Mike Pesca]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 18:59:11 GMT 1:30:29 6838ae7f2780b226c7366327 false https://shows.acast.com/random-offense/episodes/episode-1-with-bomani-jones-mike-pesca 6838ae7f2780b226c7366327 683893442780b226c72dfb4e episode-1-with-bomani-jones-mike-pesca full 1 1 Welcome to Random Offense — Episode 1. Join Ethan Strauss with special guests Bomani Jones and Mike Pesca, along with producer Trace Crutchfield. Together, they kick off the 2WAY style party line featuring lively discussions, caller participation, and regular segments.


Regular segments include:

HR Not HR: Workplace uncertainty and absurdity.

Beat the Media: Caller-driven discussion

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]]> Welcome to Random Offense — Episode 1. Join Ethan Strauss with special guests Bomani Jones and Mike Pesca, along with producer Trace Crutchfield. Together, they kick off the 2WAY style party line featuring lively discussions, caller participation, and regular segments.


Regular segments include:

HR Not HR: Workplace uncertainty and absurdity.

Beat the Media: Caller-driven discussion

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