Best TrapDraw Podcasts (2024)

1
313: TC & Randy Chop Session (ft. Matt Stoller) 1:30:56

8h ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Tron and Randy are back to chop it up this week. They offer a few mea culpas to begin before turning their attention to life, sports, and news stories from around the world. Then, at the 41:25 mark, they welcome Matt Stoller on the show to examine the current state of antitrust. He talks about the Google case specifically, the monopolistic behavior…

1
312: Seamsters Union World Series Preview with Brent Rooker 1:50:17

7d ago1:50:17

1:50:17

DJ is back off paternity leave as the full Seamsters Union gathers to recap the 2024 MLB regular season, the playoffs thus far and look ahead to the Yankees and Dodgers squaring off in the World Series with the help of a special guest - A's Outfielder Brent Rooker who joins us a half hour into tonight's show. We also get Brent to nerd out on advanc…

1
311: The Booth Vol. 17 1:09:56

13d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Cody and Neil are back - and overcoming the adversity of podcasting with sick kids - to bring you the latest edition of The Booth. We're also checking in on DJ Pie, looking ahead to the possibility of a Subway Series, an update on what we're reading and watching, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s commu…

1
310: The BallKnowers 1:42:04

23d ago1:42:04

1:42:04

The BallKnowers are back as we look at the issues plaguing the Niners, Jags and Bengals and react to the news of Robert Saleh being fired as Jets head coach. On the back half of tonight's episode we reveal our current top five quarterbacks in the NFL, guess at the next coach to get fired, and look at the standings in our season long team draft cont…

1
309: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:28:57

1M ago1:28:57

1:28:57

TC & Randy chop it up this week and oh boy do they have a lot to cover. They catch-up on their personal lives to start, hit on a few quick sports topics, and then span the globe discussing the most important news stories. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
308: Seamsters Union 1:14:51

1M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

There are only have six days left in baseball's regular season so you know it's time for the Seamsters Union to call a meeting. With DJ on the paternity list, Soly and Randy chat through the playoff scenarios still in play, including who'd they'd like to see make the postseason. They revisit their beginning of the season predictions (narrator: it's…

1
307: The Booth Vol. 16 1:18:56

1M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

Cody and Neil are back with another edition of the Booth covering some goal updates and thoughts on recent news from New York City and the Middle East. Show Links: Neil's recent appearance on the We're Just Ken podcast NYT The Daily Podcast - Israel's Existential Threat From Within If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying U…

1
306: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:38:21

2M ago1:38:21

1:38:21

TC & Randy re-convene to discuss all the most pertinent issues from around the globe. They begin with housekeeping items and mea culpas before moving into big stories they're monitoring, NFL Week 1 reactions, and highlighting some recent travel issues. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

1
305: Owners Series Part Nine - The San Francisco 49ers 1:29:12

2M ago1:29:12

1:29:12

KVV, Neil and Tron are back with the ninth installment of our Owners series. We open with a few thoughts on the news of NFL ownership approving private equity investment into franchises before our profile of the ownership history of the San Francisco 49ers. Link to Cleveland Magazine profile of Edward DeBartolo Sr If you enjoyed this episode, consi…

1
304: BallKnowers Team Draft 1:26:20

2M ago1:26:20

1:26:20

The NFL returns a week from today, so the BallKnowers had to convene to talk ball and draft their teams for the upcoming season. Tron, Randy, KVV and Mr. Poosh go through some big questions around the league as we approach the season before getting into the draft. Just like last year, the scoring for the competition is as follows: 1 point for each …

1
303: Owners Series Part Eight - The Chicago Bears 1:27:07

2M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

For our eighth installment of the Owners series, KVV, TC and Neil profile the ownership history of one of the NFL's original franchises, the Chicago Bears. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minute…

1
302: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:24:26

3M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

This week's episode features TC & Randy chopping it up about the most important, relevant stories around the world. Before getting there though, the two offer some mea culpas, reflect on the Olympics, and catch-up on what's been going on in life. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers…

1
301: Seamsters Union 1:42:16

3M ago1:42:16

1:42:16

The union members, DJ, Soly and Randy discuss the trade deadline, including the best trades, worst trades, and most intriguing trades. After that they check in on the MVP, Cy Young and RoY races, as well as hand out some made-up awards. Finally, they wrap the show naming some dudes. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No …

1
300: The Booth Vol. 15 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Randy joins the Booth as the crew gets around to voicemails. Prior to diving in, though, Randy updates Neil and Cody on his first two weeks as a dog owner. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90…

1
299: Olympics Preview 2:02:52

3M ago2:02:52

2:02:52

Neil, Randy and Cody bring you a preview of the 2024 Paris Olympics as only the TrapDraw can. We start with a look at the previous Olympiads hosted by Paris and some ongoing questions around the security and plans for the opening ceremony for the 2024 games. We also get into some new events, a review of the recent games dating back to 1996, our fav…

1
298: TC & Randy Chop Session ft. THG 1:56:50

4M ago1:56:50

1:56:50

Folks, we need to apologize up front. Some of you have been begging for us to bring back renowned soccer expert and leading Tim Ream hater, THG, to offer his unique insights into the USMNT after their disappointing performance at the Copa America. We have listened to you, but also caution to be careful what you wish for... THG joins TC & Randy to b…

1
297: Seamsters Union 1:43:35

4M ago1:43:35

1:43:35

Baseball is headed into the All-Star break this weekend so it's a perfect time for the Seamsters Union to re-convene! In this episode Soly, DJ & Randy power rank the best teams in baseball, discuss a couple larger issues around the game, check-in with a few clubs and where they stand nearing the trade deadline, and hit on a lot of other stuff too. …

1
296: The Booth Vol. 14 1:34:38

4M ago1:34:38

1:34:38

DJ joins the Booth to talk through becoming a dad, his trip to see Dead and Co. at Sphere in Las Vegas and an update on his 2024 goals. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and re…

1
295: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:04:30

4M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Before heading out on a bit of vacation for each of them, TC and Randy chop it up. They discuss some sports topics up front before getting into monitoring and travel sections. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
294: Young Thug - YSL Trial 1:25:53

4M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

The trial of YSL and the rapper Young Thug has been an often referenced topic during recent Chop Sessions and we've decided to dedicated an entire episode to this trial, which has captivated our attention for a multitude of reasons. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help u…

1
293: Bruce Springsteen Perfect Club 1:27:34

5M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

On this Perfect Club edition of the Trap Draw, DJ and KVV are joined by Stephen Hyden - author of "There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A' and the End of the Heartland" as we profile The Boss and some of his greatest hits. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfer…

1
292: TC and Randy Chop Session 1:32:21

5M ago1:32:21

1:32:21

TC and Randy are back with another chop session for this week's edition of the TrapDraw. They get into kangaroo leather, the NBA, airport etiquette and more! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minu…

1
291: Seamsters Union 1:38:33

5M ago1:38:33

1:38:33

The baseball season has reached Memorial Day which means it's time for the Seamsters Union to convene. Soly, DJ and Randy check-in on today's standings, the biggest surprises, worst mea culpas, and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
290: The Booth Vol. 13 1:14:13

5M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Cody and Neil are back with another Booth edition of the Trap Draw - this episode was recorded in person while the team met for our annual off-site meeting. After a brief cameo from a special guest, we talk through some upcoming content projects, dad life, and a little golf discussion as well. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest:…

1
289: Owners Series Part Seven 1:57:23

6M ago1:57:23

1:57:23

KVV, TC and Neil are back with another owners profile podcast. This time, we step outside of the NFL and focus on MLB, NBA and NHL franchises who've recently undergone ownership transitions. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interrupti…

1
288: Airports 4.1 1:48:04

6M ago1:48:04

1:48:04

The Airports TrapDraw episode is back for a fourth installment - this year we're splitting our discussions of all things airports and air travel into three parts. The first is TC catching up with Andy Johnson of Fried Egg Golf to discuss our favorite and least favorite airports from recent travels, various food and beverage options, biggest pet pee…

1
287: NFL Draft | BallKnowers 1:52:43

6M ago1:52:43

1:52:43

The BallKnowers have reconvened to discuss last weekend's NFL draft and other offseason news and notes from around the league. We start with some initial draft thoughts, a look at coaching hires, some guesses at the first coach to be fired in the 2024 season and a review of free agency thus far. The back half of the pod is a more thorough breakdown…

1
286: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:24:41

6M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

Tell a friend to tell a friend--it's another Chop Session this week! TC & Randy are back to break down the biggest stories from sports, aviation, and life. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
285: The Booth Vol. 12 1:32:24

7M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

Neil has emerged from his first month with the #perspective of fatherhood. No better time to restart The Booth with Cody to talk through the transition into parenthood, the challenges, the triumphs, and everything in between. Then it's on to a Q1 check-in for our golf and fitness 2024 goals, a look behind the production of Tourist Sauce, plus some …

1
284: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:32:22

7M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

TC & Randy are back to chop it up this week! Plenty going on from around the world as the guys try to keep up with the most important news and notes of the day. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
283: 'Tin Cup' Perfect Club 1:09:34

7M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

On this Perfect Club edition of the TrapDraw, KVV hosts a look back at the 1996 film Tin Cup along with Kyle Bandujo - author of "Movies With Ball: The Greatest Sports Movies of All Time". We're also joined by PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin and his wife Jessica for their view of the film from their experiences of actual life on tour. Learn more about you…

1
282: Seamsters Union + Why We Love Baseball (ft. Joe Posnanski) 1:49:08

7M ago1:49:08

1:49:08

Opening Day 2024 is here! And with the baseball season set to get under way this week, the Seamsters Union has officially convened their first meeting. Randy, Soly, & DJ Pie get together to talk about their love of the game, their thoughts for the upcoming season, and so much more. PLUS, stayed tuned (beginning at the 1:08:05 mark) for best-selling…

1
281: Men's College Basketball Bracket Breakdown (ft. ESPN's Seth Greenberg) 57:51

8M ago57:51

57:51

Randy is joined by ESPN's Seth Greenberg to analyze the brackets in men's college basketball. They chat for a little about the state of the game before diving into the matchups. Coach Greenberg gives you all the names, teams and information to help you fill out your brackets and enjoy watching the action later this week...and beyond. Enjoy! Learn m…

1
280: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:33:04

8M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

TC & Randy are back this week to chop it up. They offer some mea culpas, discuss some new pet peeves, and then highlight the most important news stories from around the globe. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
279: 5th Annual Oscars Extravaganza with Timothy Simons 2:33:49

8M ago2:33:49

2:33:49

A TrapDraw tradition returns for a fifth installment - it's our Oscars preview extravaganza as DJ and Randy are joined by Timothy Simons (@timothycsimons). We break down our favorite movies, actors/actresses and moments from the films we viewed over the past year as well as our picks for the worst movie we saw in the last twelve months. Then it's o…

1
278: 'Hoop Dreams' Perfect Club 2:16:37

8M ago2:16:37

2:16:37

Neil, Randy and KVV are back with another Perfect Club edition of the Trap Draw as we look back at the landmark sports documentary "Hoop Dreams". The film - released 30 years ago - profiles Arthur Agee and William Gates and their journey through Chicago high school basketball. After some self-examination with our own relationships with basketball, …

1
277: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:22:26

8M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

TC & Randy are back to chop it up this week! They cover some recent personal travel, discuss what they're watching/eating/listening to, and then dive into the biggest news and sports stories from around the world. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
276: The #BallKnowers 2023-24 NFL Season Recap 2:43:29

9M ago2:43:29

2:43:29

Our #BallKnowers have gathered for a full debrief on Kyle and the 49ers' loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. We also break down each of the playoff teams, other notable moments from the past season, the recent coaching moves around the league, and look ahead to the upcoming offseason. Please note: This episode was recorded late Tuesday night befo…

1
275: The Booth Vol. 11 1:20:53

9M ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Neil and Cody are back from a lengthy travel spell for another edition of The Booth. We recap our travels and the travel habits of the NLU crew, talk through Neil's prep for Dad Life, and take a look at some of our favorite prop bets for the big game on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

1
274: NFL Owners Series Part Six 1:36:26

9M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

The NFL Owners Series returns to the TrapDraw for this week's episode. It's our sixth installment as we profile two owners whose teams finished the season at completely opposite ends of the regular season standings. First up, David Tepper of the Carolina Panthers. We look at Tepper's legendary financial career, his time as a minority owner of the P…

1
273: 'Groundhog Day' Perfect Club 1:07:49

9M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Okay, Trapezoids... Rise and Shine! It's time for a Perfect Club covering the landmark 1993 film "Groundhog Day". Tron, DJ and KVV break down the film's iconic moments and characters, the behind-the-scenes friction between Bill Murray and director Harold Ramis, some thoughts on alternative casting decisions, the film's place in the comedy genre, an…

1
272: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:31:38

10M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

TC & Randy are chopping it up for the first time in 2024. Lots of news stories to catch up from all around the world, plus, the boys have a few things bothering them out in society. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
271: The #BallKnowers 1:55:57

10M ago1:55:57

1:55:57

The high council of #BallKnowers has reconvened this week to put a bow on the NFL regular season and look ahead to the playoffs. They discuss some of the more polarizing QBs in the league, reflect on some of the best and worst takes throughout the year, and give some predictions for what's to come. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

1
270: 2024 Goals 2:07:00

10M ago2:07:00

2:07:00

A fan favorite returns with our annual goals podcast as Soly, Tron, DJ, Neil and Randy pick our team's "Year of the _____" for 2024, review our individual goals from 2023 (27:00), and lay out our personal goals for 2024 (1:07:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
269: NFL Owners Series Part Five 1:47:37

10M ago1:47:37

1:47:37

KVV, Tron and Neil are back for a fifth edition of the NFL Owners series. This episode features a single owner - the most likely among the 32 to command an entire episode to himself: Jerry Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
268: 'Home Alone' Perfect Club 1:28:32

11M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Make your family disappear and join KVV, TC and Claire Rogers of Golf.com (@kclairerogers) for a Perfect Club breakdown of the holiday classic 'Home Alone'. From our favorite quotes and scenes to the plot holes and questions that we've always wondered about the McCallister family, Old Man Marley, and the Wet Bandits - join us for a deep dive into o…

1
267: The Booth Vol 10 1:18:16

11M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Neil and Cody return for another Booth installment as we talk Christmas and Holiday traditions, reactions to some assorted news and notes (31:00), reflections on some 2023 goals (46:00) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
266: TC & Randy Chop Session 1:28:55

11M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

TC & Randy are back from Thanksgiving and chopping it up. They cover some sports, a little bit of air travel, and a laundry list of things that need monitoring. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy No Laying Up

1
265: The Band's 'The Last Waltz' Perfect Club 1:17:02

12M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

The "Perfect Club" is back just in time for Thanksgiving and D.J., KVV and Casey are diving deep into Martin Scorsese's 1978 concert documentary "The Last Waltz," which focuses on The Band's farewell live performance. Come for KVV's Scorsese impression, but stay for a long discussion on Levon Helm's rock stardom, airbrushing out Neil Young's cocain…

1
264: Midseason NFL Check-in 2:16:11

12M ago2:16:11

2:16:11

We're talking ball this week! Randy and Tron are joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg and Micah Pueschel (of the band Iration) to break down all the biggest developments of the NFL season thus far. They reflect on what they got right at the start of the year, what they got wrong, who stinks, who doesn't stink, and oh so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

TrapDraw Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide