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Random Offense with Ethan Strauss

Random Offense with Ethan Strauss

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Random Offense is an interactive news show confronting the cultural flashpoints that reliably ignite debate across the sports world. This show invites you to dig deeper, challenge assumptions, and join the conversation in a way sports media rarely has.


Ethan Strauss is a former NBA beat writer for ESPN and The Athletic who knows the inner workings of traditional sports media. Now, on 2WAY, he's hosting unfiltered conversations with media moguls, broadcasters, former athletes, and fans. He’s joined by producer Trace Crutchfield, whose background in immersive, offbeat reporting helps guide the show’s tone. Between Ethan and Trace, all bases are covered—especially the ones nobody else dares to touch.

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Episodes
  • Dissecting the Kimmel Backlash with Mike Pesca

    Dissecting the Kimmel Backlash with Mike Pesca
    Sep 19 2025

    Mike Pesca is back! This time, he and Ethan discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation, and how the media has been handling the whole situation.


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    (00:00) Introduction

    (05:19) Jimmy Kimmel Controversy

    (33:46) Adam Corolla's Perspective on Media Bias

    (35:58) The Humanization of Public Figures

    (41:54) Media, Politics, and Public Perception

    (01:08:02) Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • #16 with Ryan Glasspiegel | Random Offense

    #16 with Ryan Glasspiegel | Random Offense
    Sep 12 2025

    Ryan Glasspiegel joins this week to talk about Charlie Kirk, Ballmergate, and Uncle Dennis.


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    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:39) Ballmergate

    (26:00) Charlie Kirk's Assassination

    (55:15) Financial Engineering in Media

    (01:02:31) Media Consolidation

    (01:07:05) Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ethan Strauss Huddles Up with Sports Strategist Joe Pomp | Random Offense

    Ethan Strauss Huddles Up with Sports Strategist Joe Pomp | Random Offense
    Sep 5 2025

    Ethan Strauss welcome sports strategist Joe Pompliano to break down the business of sports. Together they explore how money, culture, and storytelling are reshaping the games we watch and the way we watch them.


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    (0:00) Introduction

    (2:34) Current Kawhi Leonard Scandal

    (6:42) Aspiration Company Background

    (10:23) Suspicious Contract Elements

    (14:45) Timeline and Plausibility

    (31:37) NBA Investigation Predictions

    (42:54) Power and Punishment

    (55:16) Final Thoughts

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    58 mins
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