Summary

In this engaging podcast episode, host Ando-yeah welcomes Blake Thomas, a prominent figure in live radio theater, to discuss his show 'Take It With You' and its recent season finale. The conversation explores the intricacies of producing live radio theater, including its broadcasting on local radio and the funding it receives from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. The hosts also delve into a brief segment on the Minnesota Vikings, followed by a fun and light-hearted 'Five Questions' segment with Blake, covering topics from guilty pleasure music to ideal vacation spots. In this episode, the hosts discuss various awards given at the end of the fantasy football season, celebrating individual performances, strategic decisions, and overall league dynamics. Each award highlights different aspects of the season, from standout player performances to the most significant blunders, creating a comprehensive recap of the season's events and outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:50 Take It With You: A Deep Dive

06:04 Broadcasting and Funding Insights

09:06 Vikings Talk: The Mjolnir Minute

12:07 Five Questions with Blake Thomas

23:14 Appreciation for Art and Culture

25:19 End-of-Season Awards Introduction

25:57 Beast Mode Award for Best Performance

27:22 Wheaties Box for Best Player Overall

28:22 Oracle Award for Correct Pick-ems

29:04 Hey Big Spender Award for Waiver Reach

31:43 Shrewd Dude Award for Closest Waiver Win

33:43 Hardware Collector Award for Most Trophies

35:57 Overpowered Award for Most Points For

37:07 Them's The Breaks Award for Most Points Against

39:11 Eat My Dust Award for Biggest Blower

40:17 Close But No Cigar Award for Closest Loss

43:08 Worst Manager Award for Points Left on Bench

44:39 Skullster Award for Last Place Finisher

47:22 Draft Lottery Excitement

56:36 Looking Ahead: Changes for Next Season

70:16 Reflections on the Season and Final Thoughts