Literary Death Match

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, but SOOP: feel free to yell at us, if it's not (sorry in advance)). 

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 shouts about Madden 22 for a good 18 minutes that will wash over you and make you feel ALIVE. 

After an unannounced summer vanishing, host Adrian Todd Zuniga returns in full force with "The Commish," Jeff Solomon for a Madden 22 preview, along with some hilarious technical difficulties and a chit-chat about Madden 21, because we can't quit it. 

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  

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 half-baked segment on Madden's new crop of rookies. Too, support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly  

In response to the NFL Draft, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Jeff "The Commish" Solomon (@jerfsolo) and Ryan Lewis (@ryanthelou) as they discuss the Draft's first round, then re-draft the entire first round based on who has the greatest names. And it's real nice

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 expect. Listen in,  follow us on Twitter (@sports_anomaly) and  tell us who you'd take first overall. Also! Support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 (@sports_anomaly) on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 Football, and way, WAY more (not that much more). Want to support the show? We'd love that! Send us money on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 two podcasts, without realizing it. HE LOVES THE FILM THAT MUCH. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat a pancake. Throw us some tendies on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 College Sports Rivalry Trophy competition. IT IS FUN. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat more blueberries.Toss us a few bucks on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly  

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: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Shakes hands with a dog.Hammer us with $5 on Patreon, if you're willing:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 other stuff, they ram in the 2019 Name of the Year tournament — much to Jeff's chagrin. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Give a stranger a thumbs-up. Toss us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 EXISTED. Plus, he picks his favorites.Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Use the word "dingus" in a sentence. Toss us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat a muffin. Fling us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Hand us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Dunk a basketball. Hand us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly