Thrill Of Defeat
Thrill Of Defeat
Podcast Description
Comedians & writers talk about their funniest and most painful memories of rooting for their favorite sports teams. Comedy writer Dan Hopper interviews fans of a different franchise each week to find out how they became a fan of their team, why they’re STILL fans, and to bask in the hilarious and heartbreaking shared pain of what it means to be a sports fan.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores themes surrounding sports fandom, including personal anecdotes of joy and heartbreak, with specific episodes discussing team relocations, infamous losses, and the emotional toll of being a lifelong fan, such as the Tuck Rule Game for Raiders fans and the 28-3 Super Bowl loss for Falcons fans.
Comedy writer and sports obsessive Dan Hopper interviews comedians & writers from different fanbases to hear about their funniest and most painful memories of rooting for their hometown team. We’ll learn how they became fans of their team, why they’re STILL fans, and bask in the hilarious and heartbreaking shared pain of what it means to be a sports fan.
Comedians Megan Gailey (ESPY Awards, Roast of Tom Brady) and Tom Thakkar (Conan, Tonight Show) discuss their beloved Indianapolis Colts, from the highs of getting blackout drunk during the Super Bowl and flipping off a Chicago cop, to the lows of ending a friendship over *another* Peyton Manning choke-job. It’s a bittersweet journey through the Brady/Manning rivalry, the tragedy of Andrew Luck, and Marvin Harrison maybe sorta killing a guy?
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.