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Sports Anomaly

Adrian Todd Zuniga

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The Sports Anomaly is a comedic, sports video game podcast that features interviews, news-you-can-use, and reviews in a shambolic setting that will wow, ensorcel, mildly confuse and hilarify. Hosted by Adrian Todd Zuniga, author and co-writer of Madden NFL's award-winning LONGSHOT and LONGSHOT: Homecoming interactive movies.
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Check Your Shelves Ep. 9 - Christopher Cokinos Still as Bright Chris Cokinos, author of Still is Bright, joined the Check Your Shelves to talk about the book, to talk about the sky, to talk about time in a simulator, and to talk about life and writing and research. This episode is so full of interesting insights into all of these things that you ha…
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Check Your Shelves Ep. 8 - Rachael Bush, League of Utah Writers President We sat down with Rachael Bush, the current President of the League of Utah Writers. We talked about the upcoming conferences, about our partnership in bringing back the Utah Book Award, and many other great things, including how LUW serves its writers and how it is such an am…
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Literary Death Match with Adrian Todd Zuniga Presented by Utah Humanities. This episode of Check Your Shelves brought together the host of Literary Death Match, Adrian Todd Zuniga and an ensemble cast of writers, and the puns and funs never stop throughout. Get a glimpse into Zuniga's insights about the long-running show and the writers who compete…
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Paisley Rekdal joined us in studio to talk about her newest book, West: A Translation. West: A Translation was Utah and Utah Humanities’ Adult selection for the 2023 Library of Congress, long listed for the National Book Award in Poetry, and so much more. You can find the full text of the book and videos that accompany each poem and translation at …
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We got the very cool opportunity to chat with author, researcher, and writer Erika Bsumek on the Check Your Shelves Podcast. She delves so deeply into the dispossession of indigenous people's through architecture and infrastructure along the Colorado River and Glen Canyon. Such a great listen. You'll learn something. We did! Erika will be speaking …
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Natalie Padilla Young, author of the amazing collection of poetry This Was Once All Under Water, talked with us from southern Utah about her new collection. This was so Utah, and so fitting for the upcoming 2023 Utah Humanities Book Festival. See Natalie in Helper on 10/21 with Cindy King. Thanks to Nancy Takacs for hosting! Oct 21, 2023, 7:00 pmHe…
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Check Your Shelves sat down with Betsy Gaines Quammen to talk about her forthcoming book, TRUE WEST, forthcoming for Torrey House Press this October. This book tackles the western mythologies that have damaged so many lives and led to events like January 6th. Quammen will be in Utah for at least TWO events of the Utah Humanities Book Festival. Go s…
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Rebecca Clarren, author of The Cost of Free Land, joined Utah Center for the Book’s 'Check Your Shelf’ Podcast to talk about her research, The Lakota, and her grappling with her family history in relation to land grants in South Dakota. Clarren will be at the following places and times for the 2023 Utah Humanities Book Festival: October 12, 2023 (6…
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Ruben Degollado, author of the acclaimed The Family Izquierdo and more, joined Utah Center for the Book’s 'Check Your Shelf’ Podcast to talk about The Family Izqierdo, the writer life, and much more. Degollado will be at the following places and times for the 2023 Utah Humanities Book Festival; October 6, 2023 (7:30pm):Monarch Building, Ogden, Utah…
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The trade deadline has come and gone, and how do you ethically recreate disconnected games after you're at risk of losing ALL THOSE STATISTICS. Plus, we implement an all-new feature, and you can hear it happen live: The Wheel of Pain! Featuring Jeff "The Commish" Solomon (Dolphins), Pasta Padre (Washington Football Team) and Julian Zhu (Patriots).…
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Long live the league! And chatter about it. Adrian Todd Zuniga hops in midway through to join Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Paint Can" Holliday and Christian "The Ravens" InsertLastNameHere. In a league-first, we debut the Wheel of Pain with a live-spin and what fun it is! Plus, how have the Bears won 4 in a row? Why did the Falcons quit? Will…
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A scintillating episode of the 4th String League, in which Adrian Todd Zuniga returns to blather with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon about a bunch of meaningless league drivel AND talk about how he just directed his first short film. Yes, he's exhausted, but stoked to talk through his first win of the season (1-5!) and so much more.…
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After an electrifying comeback, Rich Grisham joins the pod, alongside Jeff "The Commish" Solomon and Brian "Masonry Nails" Holliday as they discuss the greatest comeback that almost never was, treadmill hype trains, and what it’s like to refuse to GM.By rich grisham, jeff solomon, brian holliday
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4thString is back! (Though because of some editing laziness there's NO GRINDING MUSIC TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE EPISODE — SADFACE EMOJI.) After a long offseason, Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Tire Iron" Holliday and Julian Zhu rant about 4thString's new settings, draft catastrophes, and the exciting start to our new season.…
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In a yuletide classic, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Xmas film nerds galore: comedian Joey Devine (@joeydevine) and actor Sabrina Howells (@viestar) and director/actor Nathan Caywood (@nathancaywood) as they go five rounds +, picking their favorite films. Plus, a bonus "Draft Christmas" segment to boot. DO NOT MISS IT. And feel f…
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The 4th String League (@4thSL) marches on — and this week, we've got Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, legendary sports gaming scribe Pasta Padre (@pastapadre), and Brian "The Wrench" Holliday to recap the goings-on, the scuttlebutt, the flim-flam and more! Also, don't hesitate to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sportsanomaly.…
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On a "very special episode" of the Sports Anomaly, host Adrian Todd Zuniga talks with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon and Brian "The Gilhoolie" Holliday as they dig deeeeeeeep into Madden 22, if EA believes it's a winner when it's not, the future prospects of the franchise, and so much more. A surprisingly thoughtful look at sports gaming's most importa…
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The 4th String League Podcast returns — "Where's Sports Anomaly??!!" Soon! — as Jeff "The Commish" Solomon takes the reins with Brian "Squiggly Line" Holliday, Julian (Chiefs owner), Chal (Rams owner) as they talk trademania, sliders, and so very much more, with Jeff cutting all of ATZ's pre-written jokes (blame him!). Follow the league @4thsl.…
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The 4th String League Podcast returns as Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, and Brian "The Screwdriver" Holliday talk trade rules, cap amnesty, the best terrible teams, and other things that make sense to a very slim audience and those that follow @4thsl.By brian holliday, jeff solomon, Adrian Todd Zuniga
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Living under the Sports Anomaly umbrella, we introduce the 4th String League Podcast about all the news you-can't-use, goings on, and nonsense from the 4th String League. In this episode, we recap Week 1 and 2, talk about torn labrums, and ask: Jaylenm Waddle or Ja'Marr Chase? With intro and outro from "Ghosted" by SOOP (which we THINK is fair-use,…
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As if we were never gone, Sports Anomaly returns with host Adrian Todd Zuniga, "The Commish" Jeff Solomon, and Brian "The Hammer" Holliday, as they re-review Madden 22, talk through the new scouting update, and announce a new podcast under the Sports Anomaly Umbrella — which you'll find regularly on this feed!…
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Host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) goes solo to talk about the greatest gift of 2021: New Era's Local Market Hats, how MLB the Show 21 reflects reality (negatively), how EA Sports pulled in $1.62 BILLION via Ultimate Team, and so much more! Too, support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly…
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In a solo rant-scapade, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) tells the epic story of how his first time on a skateboard became a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 unlockable and why MLB The Show 21's "March to October" has been a living nightmare (why does the game hate check swings and baserunning!?). Plus, how EA Sports is re-entering the baseball scene, and a …
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To celebrate all things baseball, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Ryan Lewis (@ryanthelou) and baseball expert John Leary, as the three talk through MLB The Show 21's "Road to the Show" mode, discuss the new numbers system in the NFL, and close the show with the Ultimate Sports Anomaly Baseball Draft that goes in the exact direction you…
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In advance of MLB The Show 21's Tuesday launch, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) previews the biggest MLB release in 8 years. Plus, a review of OOTP 22, and an anti-Money Helmet Hat rant about the jerseys in Madden 21's The Yard. Too, EA's golf game will feature The Masters, and the highs and lows of making the Madden playoffs. Support Sports Anomaly…
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Host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) goes solo to talk about his love for the all-new RETRO BOWL (yes it released in January 2020, but nothing exists until its discussed on Sports Anomaly). Plus, he discusses the emotional journey of a Madden online league season, the release of Out of the Park Baseball 22, and how Notre Dame is OUT of EA's College …
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For this very special episode, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by NCAA tournament pick whisperer Morgan T (@morganasticT) to pick EVERY SINGLE GAME in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. And things go off the rails WAY early. Tell us your picks on Twitter (@sports_anomaly), and happy bracket busting! Throw money at us on Patreon: pa…
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In a baseball + Beatles extravaganza, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Rich Grisham (from GAMEVIL COM2US) as they dive into Out of the Park Baseball 22, playing the stock market, what makes Madden 21 next-gen great, and a Beatles draft that is surprisingly wonderful. Plus, ATZ blathers on about the film MONOS for the second time in …
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This week host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) goes back to school with ex-Cornhusker Kareem Sears (@coachbigreem) and college football game expert Dan Leahy (@Hossman94) as they break down their wish list for EA's College Football. Plus! We take the 16 greatest college football rivalry trophies and make them square off in The Most Sports Anomaly Co…
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A morality play meets a sports video-game podcast, as host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) chat with "The Commish" Jeff Solomon (@jerfsolo) about playing online sports games with integrity, Trevor Bauer ruining MLB the Show, and College Football is BACK! Plus, a Madden draft recap, and the current QB carousel in the NFL. Follow us on Twitter: @sport…
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In the most jam-packed episode in 2021, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) teams with Joey Devine (@JoeyDevine) and Jeff Solomon (@jerfsolo) in an episode that should have totally been 35 minutes long, but then it got SUPERCHARGED with a Name of the Year tournament. That's right! Not only did they talk GameStop, MLB The Show's cover athlete, and o…
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Host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) goes solo to dig deep into ALL the sports games releasing in 2021, according to a random website. And it is LIT. That's right! He talks Riders Republic. Blood Bowl III. Shredders. Session. Pool Elite. 90 Minute Fever. And Football Coach the Game 2022. ALL THE GAMES YOU NEVER HEARD ABOUT AND DIDN'T KNOW THEY EXIST…
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As a middle finger to 2020, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) defies the harrowing turmoil of the day, and teams with Suzanne Azzopardi (@TheAzzo) and Morgan Tanswell (@morganasticT) as they tackle the Name of the Year 2020 bracket. These are real names. REAL NAMES. Learn more about this stupendous bracket at @notytourney. Follow us on Twitter: @…
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In a rambling dose of holiday Anomaly, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) talks through all the open-world games he's been playing in the last weeks using Xbox Game Pass and beyond. Plus, ATZ serves up a handful of must-see Christmas movies (and one surprise clunker). Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Dunk a basketball. H…
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Next-gen has arrived! So host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by FIFA obsessive and Sybo studio head Jeremy Stein (@reallifestein) as they talk FIFA 21 on current- and next-gen IN GREAT DETAIL. Plus, ATZ makes Stein take "The Champions League Challenge" – an epic quiz based around the remaining teams in UEFA's Champions League. Follow us o…
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