Eric
J Cat
Beau Marr
Catman
Shine
Birdo
Retired
Dilts
Episode 70: Things That Make Us Laugh
Get ready to laugh your a$$ off with the latest episode of the LAD podcast. In this hilarious installment the boys are getting real about what makes them crack up. From classic movie quotes to viral videos, and even furry woodland creatures, they're sharing all the things that never fail to put a smile on their faces. Tune in as they detail their favorite funny things and give some insight into why they can't help but laugh so much. Need to turn that frown upside down? Trust us, this episode is guaranteed to have you in stitches!
Episode 69: Cocktails/Mixed Drinks
Happy hour is a time-honored tradition and one of the most elegant parts is a well-made cocktail. Masters of mixology behind the bar continue to craft beautiful and delicious creations that will please any palette. Perhaps you prefer the simplicity of a Vodka and Soda, the balance of a Manhattan, or the vibrant color of a Negroni. It is quite possible that you like Pina Coladas or a Bloody Mary to kill the pain! So pour yourself a strong one and grab a stool because in this round of the podcast the LADies get to belly up to the bar and share some of their favorite cocktails.
Draft Results
1. Crushin' Classics
2. Cocktails & Dreams
3. Summer Livin' Libations
4. Make Mine a Double
5. Bottoms Up
6. Sip Me Baby One More Time
Episode 68: NBA starting Lineups
Bounce, bounce, squeak, squeak, squeak…SWISH! These are the sounds of the game the LAD crew fell in the love with long ago. We’re talking “hoops”, “roundball”, or simply “ball.” Basketball has cemented its status as a sport of athletic awe and strategic excellence. For this run the boys debated fiercely over who would make the best starting five on the basketball court. Analyzing each player's skills, impact on the game, and overall dominance on the court. All the usual suspects are here with a few surprises. So, pump up your shoes, pull on your shooting sleeve, and tune into the latest episode to hear all the reasons behind our picks for the ultimate starting five in basketball history.
Draft Results
1. Hardwood Heroes
2. Got That Grit!
3. We Talkin' About Practice?
4. Come Fly With Me
5. Hoops Royalty
6. The Forgotten
Episode 67: Chips
In this latest episode we dive deep into the crunch.
Exploring all the flavors of chips, a snack we love to munch!
From Doritos to Tostitos, Utz to Pringles so divine.
Pair them with sandwiches, a salty treat that’s so fine.
You reach the bottom of the bag and wonder where did they all go?
Unlike the 90s, half the bag is air, oh no!
So, pop a top on a tubular can, or rip into a crinkly bag.
Settle in as the LAD crew tells you what treats to snag!
Draft Results
1. Got That Bag!
2. Not Flavorless
3. Champion-chip
4. Well Rounded
5. Pringle All the Way
6. Crunch Squad
Episode 66: Male TV Characters
This time around, we dove into the world of TV and selected the best male characters of all time. From the lovable and inspiring Ted Lasso to the hilarious and iconic Al Bundy, we had a tough time narrowing down our top picks. And of course, who could forget the one and only Kenny Powers and that master of crafting, MacGyver? Who is your all-time favorite male TV character? Tune in and see if your favorite made the cut as the crew GUIDES you through highlighting the best leading men from the small screen!
Draft Results
1. World's Best Team
2. The Infected Syndicate
3. TV Titans
4. It's All Good Man
5. Less Talk More Action
6. No Ma'am
Episode 65: Phone Apps
Phone applications have become an integral part of our lives. From fast food and social networking to entertainment and weather, these apps have changed the way we go about our daily business. We've all scrolled mindlessly through a feed of videos. Apple Music vs Spotify, YouTube TV vs Hulu, and Amazon vs Walmart. These are some of the choices we decide when we visit the App Store. Which ones make you the “appiest?”
Draft Results
1. Simplicty Squad
2. Screen Time
3. For You
4. App Store GOATs
5. Cat GPT
6. What's the Haps on the Apps
Episode 64: Best Children's Books
We all know that reading is FUNDamental but who taught us that lesson? Could it have been an insatiable caterpillar or an inquisitive chimpanzee? Was it the many books of Theordor Geisel, The Berenstain Bear family, or a Little Critter? Regardless of who gave us our love for reading we are lucky to be surrounded by so many wonderful stories and books. So many delightful characters who have taught many valuable lessons. How will we ever repay them? Well, the good thing is you don’t have to worry about that because the LAD boys are about to take you on a literary ride that starts now!
Draft Results
1. The Book Mobile
2. The Cheese Touch
3. Scholastic Book Order
4. Book It!
5. Take a Look, It's in a Book
6. Fairy Tale Fleet
Episode 63: Best Sandwiches
Sliders, heroes, sammies, hoagies, or paninis, no matter what type, they all can feed me! Any way you slice it, Life’s a deli filled with mouthwatering meats and cheeses fit for a clubhouse feast. In this latest installment the boys celebrate the illustrious creation of the 18th Century master mind The Earl of Sandwich. In this Dagwood sized episode, the crew orders up a monumental list of handheld classics sure to put a smile on your face and warmth in your belly. You are going to want to have your deli drawer stocked and ready to roll because this episode has hungry eyes!
Draft Results
1. Heart Attack Highway
2. Slammin' Sammies
3. Roll Rebels
4. To Have and to Hold
5. Hot To Trot
6. Sammies, Sandoozles, & Adam Sandlers
Episode 62: Best Songs from 2000-2009
In the early 2000’s, you had a computer, Internet access, and a need for the latest jams to help you pump up the party later that night. There is only one thing to do! You fire up your favorite music sharing service and before you know it, you have 4 CD’s worth of sweet tunes. As far as life goes, you got 99 problems but music ain’t one, as you click let it burn and scream “Yeah!” It’s gonna be a party in the USA all up in da club as you lose yourself in the music. You start to feel numb because it’s hot in herre but you’re going down swinging and rally for a late night encore! The LAD crew is on the 1’s and 2’s spinning out the hottest jams from 2000-2009! So charge up your Zune, and throw on your dancing shoes because it's time to get low!
Draft Results
1. I Know the DJ
2. Mom's Spaghetti
3. I'm Going Down Swinging
4. That's My Jam
5. NyQuil Mix
6. Y2K Grooves
7. Compact Disc Hits
Episode 61: Places to Visit in U.S.
There are so many awesome places to visit around the world. We see advertisements and shows dedicated to foreign travel all the time. As a result, the wonder that is the good old USA often gets overlooked. The US offers a wide array of travel options that will tantalize history buffs, adventure seekers, and relaxation experts alike. From sea to shining sea, this country offers national parks, festivals, tropical vibes and old time charm. Go ahead and put that passport away, pack a bag and head out to seek fortune and glory as the LAD Travel Agency guides you on a tour of our favorite places for domestic travel!
Draft Results
1. Panoramic Views
2. The Annexation of Puerto Rico
3. Two Tickets to Paradise
4. Vegas Vagabonds
5. Anytown, USA
6. California Love
Season 6 Results
Top Drafters
1. Birdo
2. Catman
3. J Cat
4. Eric
5. Beau Marr
6. Shine
Episode 60: Best Meal
A good meal is like your favorite pair of comfy pants, a warm bed on a cold night, or big hug from your person after a bad day. It can transform your thoughts and feelings. Food is woven into the fabric of our lives, as it is used as comfort, celebration, and rejuvenation. It’s no secret the LAD boys like to grub, so with our season 6 finale we are celebrating with a feast of epic proportions. From pizza and wings to steak and potatoes, the crew creates a culinary adventure sure to tantalize your tastebuds. So grab a napkin, loose your belt and get ready for an episode so good you can taste it!
Draft Results
1. Date Night
2. Sunday Dinner
3. Your Go-To Meal
4. Not Well Done
5. Festive Feast
6. The Pilgrim Platter
Episode 59: Worst Exercises
We get it… exercise is good for you and a component of a healthy lifestyle. The benefits go beyond physical fitness into our mental health and overall well-being but why does it suck so much? Weights are heavy, calisthenics are repetitive, and running seems like a pointless endeavor. Let’s face it the best part of exercise is when you’re finished it! From Jazzercise, Sweatin’ to the Oldies, and all the way to CrossFit everybody has exercised at some point. So, throw on your gym shorts and grab your Hydro Flask because the LAD Gang is about to super set a circuit of the worst exercises ever.
Draft Results
1. WOD Up
2. Calorie Crushers
3. Gym... What's a Gym?
4. Pump, Pump, Pump It Up
5. Skipping Leg Day
6. Let's Get Physical
Episode 58: Villains
Sure heroes save the day and always do what's right but how boring is that? Simply put it's really fun being bad! When was the last time you saw a hero happy? Villains on the other hand always seem to have a smile and love belting out a maniacal laugh. Whether crafting a diabolical plot to rule the world, or simply ruining their rivals' lives, they do so with sadistic glee. Kick off your goodie two shoes, grab a cold one, and get ready as the LAD boys dare to debate who are the baddest of the bad.
Draft Results
1. Sinister Society
2. Cruel Intentions
3. Chillin' Like a Villain
T4. Pure Evil
T4. Dark Forces
6. Evil INDEED!
Episode 57: Colors
It’s time to head somewhere over the rainbow and have this drab world transformed into a kaleidoscope of color and awe. How many shades of blue do you know? What’s the vibrancy of a pastel citrus color? We mix our favorite primary colors to create a definitive list of the best hues the world has to offer. So, if you’re a yellow brick road type of guy, or a ruby red slipper gal, rest assured the Emerald City is within reach. Head to the storm cellar and get ready for a tornado of pigment as the LAD crew paints a picture-perfect canvas of colors.
Draft Results
1. Crayola Creations
2. Technicolor Dreamcoat
3. Spectrum of Ravioli
4. Color Me Badd
5. Colors Galore
6. Palette Powerhouse
Episode 56: Cookies
C is for cookie and any way it crumbles you know you want one! Kids of all ages still go crazy for those little sweet treats. You can have a store-bought pack of dunkable goodness, or a Tupperware container packed to the brim with homemade deliciousness, and a single piece of white bread. Whether crispy or crunchy, soft or chewy, cookies rule! So, grab a sleeve of overpriced seasonal treats, a cold glass of moo juice, and get ready to munch as the crew dips into the tasty world of all things cookie!
Draft Results
1. Put that Cookie Down!
2. Fortune Cookies are Frauds
3. Cosmic Confection Carousel
4. Crumbs for Comfort
5. Spatula of the Month
6. Thank You Girl Scouts
Episode 55: Days
Everybody has days they look forward to and days they remember fondly. The ebb and flow of life seems to be the anticipation of what is to come and the nostalgia of days gone by. The days we love can be an annual tradition, a planned activity or, simply the end of a long work week. How somebody chooses to spend their days is as unique as each fallen snowflake that helps keep the school day away. A lazy weekend spent lounging or an epic trip up the coast could be the perfect day to make a beautiful memory. So whether you’re a holiday hound ready for traditions or just a guy waiting for a big game win on Sunday. Pack a bag, mark your calendar and get ready as the LAD crew revisit their favorite days in the sun!
Draft Results
1. I've Seen Better Days
2. Toys for Tots
3. Stress Free Favorites
4. All I Ever Wanted
5. Have Yourself a Day
6. No Shorty, It's Your Birthday
Episode 54: Catchphrases
If you are anything like the crew over here at LAD, you love movies and TV. Chances are you subconsciously use your favorite lines in everyday conversations. At work somebody might do something “Inconceivable” and makes you think “Houston, we have a problem.” Sometimes you do something stupid and immediately say “D’oh!” Other times you’re just chillin’ having a good time and that’s “Alright, alright, alright.” From our favorite catchphrases to iconic quotes, we hope “You understand the words that are coming out of our mouths,” so we don’t “Have a failure to communicate.” Strap in for a good one because “Holy schnikes” do we have some zingers for you that are “Dy-no-mite!”
Draft Results
1. Words of Wisdom
2. More Cowbell
3. Iconic Iterations
4. To Infinity & Baracus
5. Catchphrase Me Up Scotty
6. Have Your Pets Spayed or Neutered
Episode 53: 60s Songs
The music from the 60s brought us peace, love, and happiness. From hard rock to soft pop this decade had it all. Love ballads we sing along to, the music of the Beatles and Stones, and the birth of Motown, 60s music is still appreciated today. Can you help falling in love with a girl named Caroline who sends you good vibrations because of the way she moves? God only knows why she wants you back after acting so crazy by the Green River. Go sit by the dock of the bay and listen with your loved one as the LAD boys draft the best songs of the 1960s.
Draft Results
1. Easy Listening
2. So Good, So Good!
3. Sons & Suns
4. Groovy Tunes
5. Apollo 11's Playlist
6. Dazed & Confused
Episode 52: Emojis
You know over here at The LAD Podcast we like to keep it 💯! We like to have a good time and 😆! We express ourselves in many different ways during a show. In that same token we all are looking for ways to convey our feelings each day! With texting 📱being a huge tool for communication in the 🌎, emojis have become a quick and entertaining way to communicate. So if you're looking to grab some 🌮’s and a 🍺 or catch some 🌊 and some ☀️ emojis have you covered! You could be watching a 🎥 that is making you 😂 so hard you spilled your 🍿, when you really should be 😴. So grab a 🪑 and a 🍹 and 👂 to the crew 🗣 about those hilarious little icons that make us all 😄.
Draft Results
1. I Have No Words
2. Good Vibes
3. Turd Ghost
4. Send It
5. More Than Words
6. Splash Taco
Episode 51: Ice Cream
I grew up on the Bay Side,
The DQ-Kings Side, ordering soft serve at High Tide.
Dipping Dots had plans, gonna be the future of ice cream man.
So I cruise on the avenue a hungry youth.
Yo that swirl cone from Kohr Bros is the truth.
Only way to set off lunch was copping a Chief Crunch.
But it was just dream, for us teens, as ice cream fiends.
Running down that truck, yo he couldn’t escape us!
C.C.R.E.A.M. Cold Cream Rules Everything Around Me,
Double Double Scoops Ya’ll!
Here’s the scoop. The LAD boys are back for another season dishing out sweet treats to help you beat the heat! Grab your spoon and plenty of napkins as we churn out the best ice cream treats from past to present.
Draft Results
1. Scooped There It Is!
2. The Ice Tream Truck Is Coming
3. Ice To See You
4. Old School
5. Happy Endings
6. Whistleberry Soup
Season 5 Results
Top Drafters
1. Birdo
2. Shine
3. Eric
4. Catman
5. J Cat
6. Beau Marr
Rank'Em (Avg Finish)
1. Bro 2.44
2. Catman 2.77
3. J Cat 2.88
4. Beau Marr 3.33
5. Shine 3.55
Episode 50:
Best Things In Life
You know they say the best things in life are free, but what is the best to you may not be the best to me. There are so many things both little and big that bring comfort and joy to us all. Humans are funny creatures who can be so profoundly affected by the smallest thing, a line from a song, the taste of a certain food, a good nap, or the gentle caress of a loved one. The impact these things have on us is hard to quantify and so uniquely personal to the individual that they offer a window into the person’s life. In this our historic 50th episode the LAD’s take time to wax poetic about the things that put a smile on our faces and a song in our hearts. So, grab your favorite blanket and beverage, curl up in the comfy chair, and let the good feelings flow!
Draft Results
1. Living The Best Life
2. All The Feelings
3. Welcome To The Good Life
4. Good Vibes Only
5. What a Wonderful World
6. Ain't Life Grand
Episode 49: Beer
Noice. Noice. Noice. LAD! LAD!
Pouring drinks, slinging suds, drafting beers, beer, beers.
Talking hops, discussing types!
Who drafts the beers? We draft the beers!
5 picks my main man, doesn’t matter, bottle or can.
Our special guest put on a show and now you know, you know you know…our beer love! Oh-we-oh-we-oh!
That’s right folks the LAD boys are bringing you a happy hour focused on that luxurious elixir that is sure to put a smile on your face after a hard day at work or relaxing by the water. No matter the type of brew for you, we’ve got you covered. So, grab a stool and some salty snacks as the crew sends you over an icy cold pint of the good stuff. Cheers!
Draft Results
1. Cheers to Beers
2. Brew Tang Clan
3. No Hops
4. Beer Me
5. Lost & Founders
6. Summer Fun
7. Beers & Sunshine
Episode 48: Sounds
Shhhhh….can you hear it? Concentrate and focus. You are entering an arena of not only sight but sound! The good lord gave us two ears and one mouth in hopes that we would listen twice as much as we talk. Sound is all around us and it’s time we talk about those auditory exhibitions that put a smile on our face and rhythm in our souls. From the great outdoors to inside four walls we find an abundance of sounds that can instantly relax you and take you away to another place. So, listen and enjoy as our band of lovable minstrels sing the praises of those sounds that reverberate through our lives!
Draft Results
1. Nature Calling
2. Sound Bytes
3. Just Hear Me Out
4. Hello Darkness My Old Friend
5. Bazinga!
6. Nothin' But Net
Episode 47: Mall Stores
It’s 1997 on a Saturday and YOU ARE HERE… with Sears behind your back, and in front of you is a playground of endless delights. Do you hit up Auntie Anne’s to get a snack while you plot your course? Do you head right to Spencer’s Gifts to get a Cypress Hill shirt and a Scream mask? Eventually you shop ‘til you drop, then a trip to the Food Court is always in order. Whether it’s Sbarro, Chick-fil-A, or Boardwalk fries you already made the best choice by coming to the mall. So, pop a few dollars into a heated massage chair and relax as the LAD collective reminisce about the grandest of historical institutions…the American Shopping Mall!
Draft Results
1. Treat Yo Self
2. The Bum Killers
3. Mall or Nothin'
4. Entertainment R Us
5. Mall Til We Fall
6. Food Court Extravaganza
Episode 46: TV Channels
Whatever happened to good old cable TV, HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax for free? Sometimes we miss the days of being up all night and groggily boarding the cartoon express. In this age of streaming, we forget when live TV ruled all! Remember running to the bathroom during a commercial so you didn’t miss anything, or having to wait a whole week for the next episode? TV had you covered from sports, to history, and everything in between. So, grab your popcorn and “sodies” and let the LAD boys guide you on a journey as we patiently scroll through the best TV channels of all time!
Draft Results
1. Skip Commercials
2. Where's The Remote?
3. We Talk 'Em TV
4. Reality Stars
5. StarVision
6. Don't Touch that Dial
Episode 45: Trees/Plants
Hey man….do you ever just stop and think about plants man? Like our Earth Mother has provided so many wonders for us to marvel at and use. Plants give us food, medicine, provide us shelter, and some that make us feel alright, alright, alright! While some of the LAD boys lack a green thumb, they all have appreciation for specific types of flora both wild and domestic. So, whether you are a perennial garden enthusiast, or an annual participant at the Arbor Day Festival, kick back and vibe as we cultivate another episode of wonder!
Draft Results
1. Happy Little Trees
2. I Speak for the Trees
3. Garden of Eden
4. I am...
T5. Flower Power
T5. Green Team
Episode 44: Rivalries
Hate it or love it the underdog comes out on top until they get reminded that we are the champions. And so goes the ebb and flow of a rivalry. Competition, controversy, and excitement comes to mind when one thinks about the best rivalries of all time. Who is the king of beers, what burger is better, and what shade of blue rules the land? On this edition the fellas go head-to-head, so stretch it out, lace em up, and get ready to learn a lesson.
Draft Results
1. Golden Arch Rivals
2. Smarch Rivals
3. Yay Sports!
4. Eye of the Rival
5. Monday Night Wars
6. The New Cold War
7. What a Girl Wants
Episode 43: Gross/Disgusting Things
Have you ever stopped and thought about all the disgusting things in this world? Life as we know it is filled with enough gross things to make a stomach turn, which in itself could lead to another stinky situation. From the charming actions of household pets, to the wondrous “abilities” of the human body, one can only ponder why and how? So, hold your nose and grab a barf bag as the Sanitary Avengers of LAD suit up and investigate the world of “Ooooh that’s nasty!”
Draft Results
1. Porta Nasty
2. Gag Me with a Spoon
3. Google Meth Mouth
4. Eww, Gross!
5. Moist Dog Farts
6. Krud Kutters
Episode 42: Movie Artifacts
Draft Results
1. Blockbusters
T2. 60% Dino DNA
T2. Say Wilson Again, I Dare You
4. I Can Do This All Day
T5. I Was Way Off
T5. Sneaking Snacks into Theaters
7. Shamrock Meats Inc.
Movies are great for a number of reasons but one of the biggest is the cool tools, gadgets, and items contained within them. A singular prop can instantly put you right back in the story wishing you were the one wielding a whip in the jingle, swinging a laser sword, or high stepping down the yellow brick road in new kicks. In this episode the LAD crew get together to debate their ultimate Man Cave collectibles. So get your popcorn ready and have your golden ticket out as we bring you the best of our favorite movie memorabilia. Lights, camera, action!
Episode 41: 70s Songs
Without further ado we present the hottest rising podcast in the Tri-County area with the first track off their 5th studio album.
(To the tune of American Pie)
My my it's the LAD guys, picking songs from the 70s that bring that hot fire!
The crew's all here as we start season five, with a few picks that will make you ask why...
Saying I just can't believe these guys.
Did we draft a ballad of love or did a Beatle or two rise above?
The Billboard charts say it's so. Could disco save your music soul? And how does Clapton's guitar sound so cooold?
For the next episode you're clamoring.
So download season 4 again.
You know just what to do...press play on your daily commute!
Draft Results
1. Free Birdo
T1. The Midnight Special
3. Spirit of 76
T4. Riffin' Ain't Easy
T4. Toe Tappers
6. Clueless White Boy
Season 4 Results
Top Drafters
1. J Cat
2. Shine
T3. Eric
T3. Catman
5. Bro
6. Beau Marr
50/50
1. Catman 31 pts
T2. J Cat 28 pts
T2. Shine 28 pts
4. Beau Marr 27 pts
5. Birdo 25 pts
Episode 40: Worst Athlete Names
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We don’t know about all that, but we do know athletes have some interesting names. Some inspire, some take us back, or if we’re being honest just make us laugh and wonder why? From Tacko to Spud the landscape of sports is home to memorable monikers the world over. So, open your ears and minds as the intellectuals of the LAD crew bring you the wildest roll call this side of O’Shag Hennessey’s office!
Draft Results
1. Freshman Basketball Sign Up Sheet
2. He Hate Me
3. The Blessed Nether Areas
4. Homeroom Roll Call
5. Blame the Parents
6. Lame Names
Episode 39: Fears
A strange noise in a dark alley, the overwhelming confusion on a crowded street, or perhaps not being able to breathe. FEAR! It takes hold of us all at one point or another. Some can overcome it, while others succumb to it. The LAD crew assembled to bravely take on humanities greatest fears as they usher in the new year. So, lock the doors, pull the shades down tight, and don’t forget to watch for what goes bump in the night.
Draft Results
1. Bubble Guts & Novocaine
2. Angst a Lot
3. Ain't Skeered
4. Don't Fall Asleep
5. Dr. Crane Will See You Now
6. Spider Butts & Saggy Nuts
Episode 38: Best Things about Christmas
-Twas three weeks before Christmas and all through the land, the LAD boys were ready with a big special planned.
-The lists were all finished, multiple categories to scan, as E returned from the tropics with a nice tan.
-Shine has his ice cream, Catman with no stache, had both joined the Zoom to giggle and laugh.
-There are foods, traditions, and icons that delight, while Beau regaled us with a tale of a Thanksgiving almost gun fight!
-J Cat hit the egg nog, his stories never bore, listen to the one about the pesky oven door.
-Off in the moonlight, somewhere by the sea, Sir Dilts stares in -wonder why Vegas favors the Lions by 3.
-So we give you our teams to see if they are pleasing, while Birdo reminds us of the reason for the season!
-Happy Holidays to you, from the Life's A Draft crew!
Draft Results
1. Lit Like Rudolph
2. Ol' Roy's Winnebago
3. Holiday Happenings
4. Old Fashioned Family Favorites
5. 'Tis the Season
6. Reindeer Games
Episode 37: Best TV Theme Songs
It’s been said that the world don’t move to the beat of just one drum. Loosely translated that means different strokes for different folks. That ideal holds true when we think of the all-time great TV theme songs. So, sit right back and you’ll hear some tales of sweet introductory licks. From soulful ballads to catchy little ditties to instrumental riffs, the fellas from LAD will have you getting down and moving up!
Draft Results
1. Introduction Eruption
2. Toony Tunes
3. Cheers Dude!
4. Budnick's Bangers
T6. No Skips
T6. Rolling, Rolling, Rolling, Moving Up
Episode 36: Best Beverages
Specific times call for specific beverages and we are not talking about Happy Hour! Sometimes you need a cold, tangy class of OJ in the morning to get you going. Other times perhaps an ice mocha latte is what you need to rev your engine and clear the afternoon doldrums. Whatever your flavor, the LAD crew has it for you. Pop the top on your favorite soft drink, blend up a frozen concoction, or hang around the water cooler as the fellas look to refresh your memory about some of the all-time great non-alcoholic drinks.
Draft Results
1. Iced Iced Baby
2. Beverage Bevy
3. High Quality H2O
4. Sweeeet TeaMoooootions
T6. Fizzy Pop
T6. Refrescos Excelente
Episode 35: Best Horror Villians/Monsters/Creatures
In honor of All Hallows’ Eve we have a killer episode. The LAD crew opens the crypt by telling tales of the scariest monsters and villains that haunt your dreams. So lock the door, check the windows, and get your flashlight ready because you never know what goes bump in the night.
Draft Results
1. Do You Want to Play a Game?
2. Sweet Dreams Aren't Made of These
3. Tasty, Tasty Beautiful Fear
4. I'm Your Friend Til the End
5. You're Gonna Need A Bigger Vote
6. After Midnight Delight
Episode 34: Worst Chores/Adult Responsibilities
Who There’s nothing I love more than cleaning around the house, slogging trash cans to the side of the road in any weather, or folding laundry. If the previous statement makes your heart happy, then you should get out more and probably skip this episode. As it turns out that crazy giraffe that lived in a toy store was right! Adulting sucks! So, avoid that stacks of dishes, and tune in as the responsible-ish “adults” of the LAD crew share their thoughts on what it’s really like to be a “groan up.”
Draft Results
1. Rather Be Snoozin'
2. Grown Man Sh*t
3. Thankless Tasks
T4. I Don't Wanna
T4. Full Service
6. Super Market Weep
Episode 33: Appetizers
Who doesn't like a good appetizer to kickoff their meal at a restaurant? We at LAD sure do...but what exactly is an appetizer? Whether you are a soup and salad or a give me all the fried things person this episode has something for everybody. Tune in and let us satisfy your appetite. This is app-solutely what you need!
Draft Results
1. Just the Dip
2. Back that App Up
3. What's Appening? Presented by Ken's Steakhouse
4. Blockage
5. Appetizers for Destruction
6. Tipping the Scales
Episode 32: Action Movie Characters
Do you like gratuitous explosions, choppy dialogue, physics defying scenes, and epic one liners? If these things get your adrenaline pumping I suggest you get to the choppa and tune in to the LAD boys' latest blockbuster! We went searching for fortune and glory with a particular set of skills. That makes this episode bigger than King Kong!!
Draft Results
1. I'll Be Back
2. It's All in the Reflexes
3. Here Comes the Bride
4. Olympus Has Risen
5. They Call Me Jones...Dr. Jones
6. They Mostly Kick Ass, Mostly
Episode 31: Smells
Fresh cinnamon rolls, bacon frying, honeysuckle, summer rain, and rich coffee percolating in the pot. These smells are instantly recognizable and can magically take us back to another place in time. The phenomenon known as Olfactory memory uses our senses of smell as a gateway to the past. So, let’s open the windows and clear the air as the fellas put their noses to the grindstone and debate the best smells of all time.
Draft Results
1. Smell Ya Later
2. Scentsational Picks
3. Smell-A-Roma
4. Wake Up & Smell the Victory
5. Can You Smell What Mom-Mom's Cooking?
6. Scratch N Sniff
Season 3 Results
Top Drafters
T1. Eric
T1. J Cat
T3. Birdo
T3. Beau Marr
5. Shine
6. Catman
Closest for the Win
T1. Birdo 17 pts
T2. J Cat 17 pts
3. Shine 14 pts
4. Catman 10 pts
5. Beau Marr 8 pts
Episode 30: Pet Peeves
Cringe, face palm, OMG what are you doing?!?! If you or a loved one have ever experienced any of these emotional reactions, you could be suffering from PET PEEVES! Here at the Life's a Draft Podcast we can help. Pick up your device, press play, and let the gang clear the air and debate the most annoying aspects of human life. Call us at 1-877-Draft-Now!
Draft Results
1. Summer Vexation
2. Irritation Stimulation
3. Driver's Ed
4. Peeved Off
5. Mind Your Manners
6. Never Lava Monster
Episode 29: 80s Songs
Do you know where you are? You're in the 80's baby!!! You know what that means, the music is amazing! So sit back, put on your headphones, turn it up to 11, and don't stop believing in the greatest musical decade in history. The crew loaded up their five song set lists to help you get footloose.
Draft Results
1. A Midnight Train to Anywhere
2. Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner
3. The Eclectic Selective
4. Totally Tubular Tunes
5. Dazed and Confused
6. The Choices of a New Generation
Episode 28:
Sports Mount Rushmore
Throughout history people have packed stadiums and arenas to witness amazing athletes compete for honor, adulation, and riches. There have been mind-boggling records broken, astonishing single game performances, and legendary careers witnessed. We have seen stars dominate with pure athletic prowess, creative cunning, or an indomitable will to win. So, grab your North Face, hiking boots, and trail mix because the crew debates who should be carved in stone as the greatest athletes of all-time on the Sports Mount Rushmore.
Draft Results
1. Stat Stuffers
2. Mamba of Omaha
3. The Other Mikes
T4. The Great Ones
T4. Bo Knows Athletes
6. All I Do Is Win
Episode 27: Pop Culture Rides/Vehicles
Have you ever wanted to do a fly-by on a tower at over 400 knots, take a magic carpet ride to a whole new world, or cruise, around in a sweet van solving mysteries? Sign us up! I mean who hasn’t thought about climbing into the cockpit of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy to only figure there is more than meets the eye to that “moon.” So, buckle up, adjust your seats, and get ready to punch it as the crew races to secure the best squad of pop culture rides!
Draft Results
Artwork by: Derrico13
1. Bosco Albert’s Vintage Auto LLC
2. We Don't Need Roads
3. Garage Envy
4. Voters Roll Out
5. Retro Rides
Episode 26: Disney Characters
Let’s face it the House of Mouse is a juggernaut that rules everything the light touches. While we may not talk about Bruno, but we certainly will debate the “greatness” of Disney characters new and old. So put on your glass slippers, take a spoon full of sugar, and get ready to blast off to infinity and beyond as we pick our favorite teams. What else can we say but, “You’re Welcome.”
Artwork by: Derrico13
Draft Results
1. There's a Snake in my Boot
2. But Why is the Rum Gone?
3. House of Mouse
4. Disney Delights
5. What the Rafiki Did I Do?
6. You Ain’t Never Had a Friend Like Me
Episode 25: Fruits & Vegetables
Summer is upon us and you know what that means...Delmarva fresh produce will be taking over cookouts, graduation parties, and picnics. It doesn't matter if you get it from local farmers' markets, roadside stands, or a farmer's field at midnight, we got what ya need! So shuck on over and listen as we drafted the best fruits and vegetables.
Draft Results
Artwork by: Derrico13
1. Avocadon't Pick Another Team
2. Go Big or Gourd Home
3. Poppin' My Collard
4. Fruity Picks
5. You'd Think I'd Be Thinner
6. This Spuds For You
Episode 24: Animals
Lions, tigers, and bears...but why? Simply put animals are amazing. In this episode we celebrate raw power, awesome adaptability, and cunning characters that make up the animal kingdom. So gear up for a safari full of fun, fangs, and fur as the boys draft our favorite wild animals.
Draft Results
1. Don't Be Lion, You Love This Team
2. Chimpan A to Chimpan Z
3. Steve Irwin's Top 5
4. Darwin's Army
5. Wildlife Wonders
6. Animal Planet
Artwork by: Derrico13
Episode 23: Star Wars
A not so long time ago in a small, small state, six friends started a podcast. This episode is inspired by a cultural phenomenon. It has spawned countless sequels and spinoffs while becoming an enormous worldwide franchise. Listen as we drafted our favorite things about Star Wars.
Draft Results
1. Never Tell Me the Odds
2. Lights, Sabers, Action
3. Siths on a Plane
T4. The Power of the Light Side
T5. Han Picked First
6. Draft in Less Than 12 Parsecs
Artwork by: Derrico13
Episode 22: Outdoor Games/Physical Activities
Sun is out and sweat is pouring down your face. Whether as an adult or a young buck we drafted the games and activities we like to do outside. From the backyard to the neighborhood park nowhere is off limits for fun.
Draft Results
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1. Childhood Classics
2. Challenge Me
T3. Outdoor Shenanigans
T3. No Alcohol Beyond These Picks
5. Be Back For Dinner
6. Squid Game: Backyard Edition
Episode 21: Superpowers
With great podcasters come great episodes. We drafted our top superpowers we wish we could have. Listen as we share how we would use these powers in our everyday lives. Advanced technology and simple bathroom hygiene were also drafted, so join us in this super-sized season 3 premiere.
Draft Results
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1. The Powers That Be
2. Unlimited Power
3. Super Draft
4. Special Powers are Super...Man
T6. I Can Be Your Superhero Baby
T6. Super Dooper Pooper
Season 2 Results
Top Drafters
1. Eric
2. Birdo
T3. J Cat
T3. Shine
5. Dilts
6. Catman
Croce's Clues Results
1. Birdo 32 pts
2. J Cat 30 pts
3. Dilts 12.5 pts
4. Catman 11.5 pts
5. Shine 9 pts
Episode 20: Roundtable Discussion
Role models, athletes, celebrities... we assembled some great roundtable discussions. Whether dead or alive we gathered our favorites of all-time. Some questionable picks, as usual, but it's our party and we'll draft who we want to. Listen to the season 2 finale and share your thoughts after you vote!
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Draft Results
1. "I Have a Team"
2. Crikey Boyz
3. Wu's Coming to Dinner?
4. The Suicide Squad
5. The Pixar Lunch 2.0
6. Curb Your Predator
Episode 19: Duos
Ampersands not needed but are welcomed as we draft the best duos from a wide variety of categories. Whether it’s music, food, or entertainment, duos come in all shapes and sizes. We prove that it takes two to make a thing go right.
Draft Results
1. This is the Way
2. Noah's Ark II
3. Deuce Pickalo
4. Don't Mind if I Duo
5. Two Dope Boyz (in a Millennium Falcon)
6. Guy Love
Artwork by: Derrico13
Episode 18: 90s
One-Hit Wonders
1…2…. 3 – 4 – 5 it’s that time for your favorite podcast guys. MMMBop with us as we sing along to those artists that could not recapture the magic of their one hit. The 90s were a decade filled with mega hits. Are you Torn by our picks? Listen to our Bitter Sweet Symphony of choices.
Draft Results
Artwork by: Derrico13
1. Straight Fire
2. Party To Go
3. Bumpin' In My Golf Cart
4. All Regerts
T5. Carson Daly Presents Total Draft Live
T5. I'll Draft There For You
Episode 17: Football
Ready down. Hut, hut, hut, hut, hut….. The Super Bowl is almost upon us, and we drafted all things football. Why do we love this wacky game that stole its name from a more famous worldwide global sport? Whether it’s the backyard, high school, college, or the pros we cannot deny the power of the pigskin.
Draft Results
Artwork by: Derrico13
1. First Down
2. Droppin' Dimes
3. Lee Corso's Blazin' 5
4. Tight Spirals
5. Any Given Tuesday
6. Moving the Chains
Episode 16: Delaware
Where is Delaware? The most common question people ask that aren’t from the 302. Restaurants, special events, and local hot spots are some of the things we love about Delaware. Listen as we talk shop about the home of our 46th president. Take a trip with us down memory lane in this marathon episode.
Draft Results
1. Small Wonder
2. Straight Outta ABTB
3. Tall Pines Posse
4. Caesar Rodney
5. Slower Lower
6. The best DART bus stops
Artwork by: Derrico13
Episode 15: Female TV Characters
Oh, yes, it’s ladies’ night and the feeling’s right! Hopefully your favorites are here. In a patriarchal world, these women rule the roost. From dramas to sitcoms to procedurals to cartoons these characters lead and support their shows. Listen as we pay tribute to the women of television.
Draft Results
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1. In My Dreams
2. That Time of the Draft
3. Hawkins' Heroes
T4. Fox Force 5
T4. The Golden Rose
6. The Dream Team
Episode 14: Holiday Songs
Jingle bells, Jingle bells, did we draft any duds? Oh, what fun it is to listen to a bunch of middle-aged buds. We drafted our favorite Christmas songs so listen as we discuss those annual tunes. If you don’t, yule be sorry, so fill your ears with our holiday cheer!
Draft Results
Artwork by: Derrico13
1. Merry Melodies
2. Christmas Mix Vol. 1
3. Ebenezer's Karaoke Night
4. Tis The Season
5. Winter WonderWHAM
6. Santa's Sopranos
Episode 13: Board Games
Gather your friends or family because it’s game night. Roll those dice, move around the board, or strategically play your card. Can you handle the inevitable rule bending? What exactly is your teammate drawing? Is Monopoly fun? Dungeon masters are welcome as we debate some classics and new games alike. Take a risk and give it a listen.
Draft Results
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1. Jeff Albertson's Friday Night
2. I know You Got That Draw 4… I Scene It
3. Rolling the Dice
4. Triple Word Score
5. Buzz Worthy
6. You Sunk My Battleship
Episode 12: Movie Athletes
What do fighters, surfers, golfers, bowlers, and ball players all have in common? Those are some of the characters we want when the game/match/fight is on the line. We drafted the best athletes from movies. Our questionable choices are par for the course. Who will be the next man, woman, or wolf up?
Draft Results
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1. Goin' The Distance
2. Million Dollar Draft Dude
3. Utah Make It Two...Wrenches
4. Chico's Bail Bonds
5. Chandler's Surfboards
6. Master of Disaster
Episode 11: Unpopular Opinions
The negative energy is strong in this one! Season two kicks off with things we hate that most people like. Our opinions might be unpopular but that’s the point. Food, drinks, events, clothing, shows, animals, and more. Whether you agree or disagree, listen as we defend our picks.
Draft Results
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1. Hater on Blast, I'm the #1 Shunner
2. Glitter Up My Bumhole
3. Misanthropic Mayhem
4. Darth Dinner Conversation
5. Playa Hater's Ball
6. Good Will Hatin'
Season 1 Results
Top Drafters
1. J Cat
2. Shine
3. Birdo
4. Catman
5. Dilts
6. Eric
Trivia Results
1. Derek 100% 3/3
2. J Cat 60%
3. Shine 40%
4. Bro 40%
5. Dilts 30%
6. Catman 22%
Eliminator Wins
T1. Dilts 3
T1. Derek 3
T3. Bro 2
T3. J Cat 2
5. Catman 1
6. Shine 0
Episode 10: Candy
Trick or cheer, smell our fear, we will give you something good to hear. We drafted the top candies. Everyone knows the best but listen as we debate the rest. Where did your favorite get picked? We all want candy, bubble gum, and taffy, so savor the flavor of our season finale.
Draft Results
1. Taste the Peanut Butter Rainbow
2. Grandpa Joe Worked the System
3. Snozberry Soup
4. Gummi Venus de Milo
T5. Da Candy Shop
T5. Cavity Central
7. Sweet Toof
Artwork by: Derrico13
The Eliminator:
top 30 Halloween candy of all time
Episode 9: SNL Movies
Live from Delaware it’s episode niiiiiinnnnne. So many comedic legends have come from the hallowed stages of Studio 8H in New York City. Everyone has their favorite, so we drafted movies starring former SNL cast members. Does O’Doyle rule? Are we worthy? I thought we were in the trust tree, in the nest, are we not? You didn’t catch any niners in here, so stay classy podcast listeners.
Draft Results
1. Rule Breaker
2. Proud Sponsor of Mitch-A-Palooza
3. Who You Gonna Call?
4. Fat Guy in a Little Coat
5. Everything is Awesome
6. Movies in a Van Down by the River
Artwork by: Derrico13
The Eliminator:
top 34
Will Ferrell movies
Episode 8: NES Games
The Nintendo Entertainment System was a staple of our childhood. Recognizable franchises were born, and many are still making games today. Kids were glued to televisions with grainy 8-bit pixels. A lot of clarification was needed in the Eliminator, and trivia proved to be difficult once again. So host a sleepover, invite your friends, and stay up all night listening as we draft our favorite NES games.
Draft Results
1. 8 Bit Waluigi
2. Where's Mario?
3. Up Up Down Down
T4. Pipe Dreams
T4. Bo Knows Footbag
6. Video Armageddeon
Artwork by: Derrico13
The Eliminator:
top 27 deadliest
enemies of the mario bros.
Episode 7: Cartoons
We all grew up with them. Everyone remembers the theme songs, but were the shows good? Whether hand drawn or computer generated these toons were a part of our lives. Listen as we draft the colorful characters that filled our TV screens then and now.
Draft Results
1. Super Nintendo Chalmers
2. 80s or Bust
3. It's Over 9000
T4. Cats, Bats, & Scooby Snacks
T4. Neematoad Baseball
6. Toon Time
7. Eediots in Disguise
Artwork by: Derrico13
The Eliminator:
top 25
Nickelodeon
Cartoons
Episode 6: Snacks
Kick off your shoes and relax your feet. We decided our favorite snacks to eat. The salty versus sweet preferences are evident on each team. Nuts, cakes, chips, bars, gummies, cookies, pretzels and more. Which brands and flavors did we draft? Kick back, grab a pack off the rack, but nothing wack like cracker jacks, as you listen to our SNACK ATTACK!
Draft Results
1. Tallahassee Slims
2. Team Nub
3. Brick Top's Turkish Sweets
4. Salt Bae
5. Be My Buddy
6. I'll Be Your Snack Pack
Artwork by: Derrico13
The Eliminators:
top 17 Popular Chip brands
top 28 types of cookies
Episode 5: Game Shows
Come on and dowwwwwnload the podcast. You’re the next listener on Life’s a Draft. What is the definition of a game show? Anything with a competition for prize? We don’t really care. Listen as we draft game/competition based shows and see who you think is the weakest link. The Eliminator is wink, wink, a struggle and trivia had some whammies. Make it a true Daily Double and see if we can solve the puzzle.
Draft Results
1. No Whammies
2. Fast Money Deal of the Day
3. Physical Challenge
4. Clean Up in Aisle 4th
5. Potpourri for $100
6. Spinny Wheel for Life
The Eliminator:
top 25
Game Show hosts
Episode 4: Chain Restaurants
Your table is ready! Please make your way to a speaker and listen as the guys draft the best chain restaurants. We got pizza, pasta, chicken, steaks, sandwiches, and anything else you want to order in this episode. Is one of the drafters tanking? Should we trust his process? Indulge yourselves with episode 4. You'll be stuffed after hearing our choices.
Draft Results
1. Eat at Shenanigan's
2. Closed on Sunday
3. Unlimited Breadsticks
4. Say Cheese
5. Flavor Town
6. Medieval Times at Ridgemont High
Artwork by: Derrico13
The Eliminator:
top 18
Fast Food mascots
Episode 3: Summer Blockbusters
Back for another episode and this time with our first guest joining us. We are smack dab in the middle of summer, so we drafted summer blockbusters. Listen as the 7 of us draft teams of movies we like and some of us don’t. Is The Notebook better than Jaws? No! It is definitely not, but someone thinks otherwise. Can Dilts make it a three-peat in the Eliminator? Another draft choice ends up on the worst movie list, plus we got trivia and much, much more.
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Draft Results
1. Dogs and Cats Living Together... Mass Hysteria
2. Hakuna Matata
3. Legends Never Die
4. Hooper Drives the Boat
T5. Welcome To Earth
T5. Headscratchers
T5. Dinos, Heroes, & Aliens Oh My!
The Eliminator:
Steven Spielberg
Movies
Episode 2: Summer Songs
Top down, chrome spinning, these are the songs that are blasting out of your speakers in the summer. Listen as the guys choose their top summer songs. As usual we each pick our worst summer song, answer some tough trivia, and will we have a repeat winner in the Eliminator?
Draft Results
T1. Sizzlin' Jams
T1. No Country for 40 Year Old Men
3. Don't Go Jason Waterfalls
4. They Be Hatin' On Me
5. Kanye Hear Me?
6. Bumpus Hounds
Artwork by: Derrico13
The Eliminator: The Top 20 Beach Boys Songs
Episode 1: Cereals
Does it have marshmallows? If not, we don't want it. Listen as the guys draft their top breakfast cereals. We also discuss the worst cereals, answer trivia, and play The Eliminator. Grab a spoon and enjoy the sugary goodness as we unleash our new podcast into your ears!
Draft Results
1. Malt-O-Meals on Wheels
2. Cereal Thrilla
3. Bowl Full of Milk
4. Dingleberry Crunch
5. You Don't Win Friends with Shredded Wheat
6. Sugar Mode w/Marshmallow Lynch
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The Eliminator: The Top 17 Cereal Mascots