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                  Call Of The Ice Bath, With Chris Bosh

                  It was not remotely a viable career path, but the job I had writing the backs of baseball and basketball cards suited me better than just about any other job I had before my current one. After I was laid off by Topps, I went to work as a freelancer for a man named Bruce, […]

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                  Author Chris Bosh, seen here during his playing days.

                  Napoleonic Wars, Baseball Cheating, And Pandemic Television, With Michael Schur

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                  Gerrit Cole, seen here looking uncomfortable on the mound, if notably less uncomfortable than he seemed when asked whether he cheats.

                  The NBA Playoffs And The Defenestration Of Boston, With Rohan Nadkarni

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                  Brad Stevens, seen here contemplating a future in which he doesn't have to coach anymore.

                  The Ocean Of Time And The Lighter Side Of Extinction, With Peter Brannen

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                  This is a photo of a rock formation in Oman, I just thought it looked neat.

                  A Hater’s Guide To Every Postseason, With Lauren Theisen And Albert Burneko

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                  Russell Westbrook contemplates the void, and The Distraction logo.

                  What Are They Doing To The Baseballs, With Will Leitch

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                  Jarred Walsh of the Angels seen here getting frustrated after striking out, or remembering he's on the Angels.

                  Curt Schilling Demands More Centaurs, With Jason Schreier

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                  An extremely well-stocked section of Nintendo games at a store in Tokyo.

                  How To Duff The NFL Draft, With Tyler Dunne

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                  An array of football helmets set up in anticipation of the NFL Draft.

                  Postcards From The Goblin Realm, With Ashley Feinberg

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                  Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump at the 2020 GOP Convention, looking great.

                  Activism, Branding, And Writing While Black, With Tyler R. Tynes

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                  Kevin Durant warms up before Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves in a meaningful t-shirt.

                  The Inalienable Right To Host The All-Star Game

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                  Pablo Sandoval circles the bases after homering, blithely unaware of the controversy to come.

                  Talking Epic Owners, Soft-Tissue Injuries, And Other Baseball Hazards, With Meg Rowley

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                  A Chicago Cubs player seen here exulting in the presence of The Distraction logo.

                  Where Will The Next Good Movies Come From, With Amy Nicholson

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                  A still image of a very stressed out Charlie Chaplin from his film "Modern Times."

                  A Very Loving Hater’s Guide To The NCAA Tournaments, With Maitreyi Anantharaman

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                  Gonzaga's Corey Kispert, seen here honestly kind of mad-dogging The Distraction logo.

                  Talking Oprah, Royalty, And Baking While High, With Rachel Handler

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                  Oprah Winfrey interviews Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a very nice garden setting.

                  The Noodleman’s Gambit, With Dan Pashman

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                  Some tagliatelle being made in Bologna, Italy, in 2018.

                  Trading The Untradeable, With Kalyn Kahler

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                  Carson Wentz, seen here warily assessing The Distraction logo.

                  Talking About ‘ALF’ Rewatches And The Vaccination Experience, With Dan McQuade

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                  A vaccination is performed at Philadelphia's Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine.

                  Talking About The People Who Get Upset About Patrick Mahomes, With Mina Kimes

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                  Patrick Mahomes, seen here running away from The Distraction podcast logo.

                  Way Of The Pizza Dad, With Justin Halpern

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                  Tom Brady, seen here looking exultant and weird.
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