Sports Anomaly

Sports Anomaly: Good Morning, Taiwan!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sun, 9 Apr 2023 06:58:49 +0000

Before a flight to Taiwan, Adrian Todd Zuniga hosts a solo episode over-focused on switch-hitting (not a euphemism), and the upcoming NBA and NHL playoffs. Get stuck in!

Sports Anomaly: The Return of the King

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:52:02 +0000

After a year hiatus, Adrian Todd Zuniga and the Sports Anomaly return with a BANG! Learn about Australia's epic response to their baseball team making it the quarterfinals, and for the betting fans: every remaining pick in the NCAA Men's Tournament.

4th String League: Inebriation Manifestation

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, jeff solomon) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:49:21 +0000

It's a macaroni spectacular, as host Adrian Todd Zuniga drank just enough wine to do an emergency podcast with Jeff "The Commish" solo in what can only be called a Sports Anomaly-4th String League hybrid in that it's wild, the guardrails are off, and ATZ gets plain ridiculous.

4th String Podcast: People Talking About League Things

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Chal) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:38:12 +0000

In a whizbang affair, that will ensorcel and titillate, Chal (Rams) leads leaguers in a league-based chat that'll leave you not-beleagured. Get it!

THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly Episode #3

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Bryan Intihar, Adrian Todd Zuniga, Greg ford) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:49:53 +0000

Originally recorded April 24, 2007 with Adrian "Todd" Zuniga, Bryan Intihar and Greg Ford. It's another blast from the past in which we say stupid things in younger voices than the ones we have now.

4th String Podcast: Embrace the Wheel!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (jeff solomon, pasta padre, Julian zhu) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:58:33 +0000

The trade deadline has come and gone, and how do you ethically recreate disconnected games after you're at risk of losing ALL THOSE STATISTICS. Plus, we implement an all-new feature, and you can hear it happen live: The Wheel of Pain! Featuring Jeff "The Commish" Solomon (Dolphins), Pasta Padre (Washington Football Team) and Julian Zhu (Patriots).

4th String League: The Rise of Logan Roy's DePaul Bears

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:44:15 +0000

Long live the league! And chatter about it. Adrian Todd Zuniga hops in midway through to join Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Paint Can" Holliday and Christian "The Ravens" InsertLastNameHere. In a league-first, we debut the Wheel of Pain with a live-spin and what fun it is! Plus, how have the Bears won 4 in a row? Why did the Falcons quit? Will the Seahawks ever win again (no). Listen up, it's a gas.

4th String League: ATZ is Back and He's a Winner!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, jeff solomon) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 13:29:46 +0000

A scintillating episode of the 4th String League, in which Adrian Todd Zuniga returns to blather with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon about a bunch of meaningless league drivel AND talk about how he just directed his first short film. Yes, he's exhausted, but stoked to talk through his first win of the season (1-5!) and so much more.

4th String League: "Fiasco" Fields Rises to the Challenge, Once Again

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (rich grisham, jeff solomon, brian holliday) — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:49:33 +0000

After an electrifying comeback, Rich Grisham joins the pod, alongside Jeff "The Commish" Solomon and Brian "Masonry Nails" Holliday as they discuss the greatest comeback that almost never was, treadmill hype trains, and what it’s like to refuse to GM.

4th String League: Draft Recap, Season 2, Settings Change, and Trade Bonanza!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (jeff solomon, brian holliday, julian zhu) — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:12:03 +0000

4thString is back! (Though because of some editing laziness there's NO GRINDING MUSIC TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE EPISODE — SADFACE EMOJI.) After a long offseason, Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Tire Iron" Holliday and Julian Zhu rant about 4thString's new settings, draft catastrophes, and the exciting start to our new season.

4th String League: Offseason, Cap Confusion and Down with Escape Artist

Tue, 4 Jan 2022 14:44:34 +0000

It's 2022, and it's the perfect time to gobble down some 4th String Fun! Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Claw Hammer" Holliday and Julian Zhu talk through all kinds of 4th String League bliss. Get some!

4th String Podcast: Season 1 Playoff Preview!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Julian Zhu, Jeff Solomon, Brian Holliday) — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:16:29 +0000

PlAyOfFs!?!??! That's right, it's playoff time in the 4th String Cinematic Football Universe, and we've got a preview for the ages with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "The Hacksaw" Holliday and Julian "The Kansas City Chiefs" Zhu. Don't miss it!

Sports Anomaly: Christmas Movie Draft!

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In a yuletide classic, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Xmas film nerds galore: comedian Joey Devine (@joeydevine) and actor Sabrina Howells (@viestar) and director/actor Nathan Caywood (@nathancaywood) as they go five rounds +, picking their favorite films. Plus, a bonus "Draft Christmas" segment to boot. DO NOT MISS IT.

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4th String Podcast: The Washington Warrens LIVE!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (pasta padre, jeff solomon, brian holliday) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:21:46 +0000

The 4th String League (@4thSL) marches on — and this week, we've got Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, legendary sports gaming scribe Pasta Padre (@pastapadre), and Brian "The Wrench" Holliday to recap the goings-on, the scuttlebutt, the flim-flam and more!

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Sports Anomaly: Madden 22 Deep Dive and a Re-Re-Review

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, jeff solomon, brian holliday) — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:15:14 +0000

On a "very special episode" of the Sports Anomaly, host Adrian Todd Zuniga talks with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon and Brian "The Gilhoolie" Holliday as they dig deeeeeeeep into Madden 22, if EA believes it's a winner when it's not, the future prospects of the franchise, and so much more. A surprisingly thoughtful look at sports gaming's most important franchise.

THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly #2

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Greg Ford, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:21:34 +0000

First recorded April 2, 2007, the second episode of "The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly" should have been lost to history. BUT WE'RE BRINGING IT BACK, as Greg Ford makes his SGGSA debut.

4th String League: Week 12 and our world of slider regression

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Jeff Solomon, Brian Holliday, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 14:23:15 +0000

It's Week 12 in the 4th String League (@4thSL), and The Commish and Brian "The Handsander" Holliday lead the charge, with a cameo from Adrian Todd Zuniga. Listen in for all our league's latest!

THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly #1

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Bryan Intihar, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 14:16:51 +0000

A Thanksgiving treat: it's the episode that started it all. First recorded March 21, 2007, the debut episode of "The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly" should never have been heard again. But those looking for laughs, this brings it.

4th String League: Trademania Runs Wild + Sliders Are a MUST

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Chal, jeff solomon, brian holliday, Julian) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:28:33 +0000

The 4th String League Podcast returns — "Where's Sports Anomaly??!!" Soon! — as Jeff "The Commish" Solomon takes the reins with Brian "Squiggly Line" Holliday, Julian (Chiefs owner), Chal (Rams owner) as they talk trademania, sliders, and so very much more, with Jeff cutting all of ATZ's pre-written jokes (blame him!).

Follow the league @4thsl.

4th String League: Trade Rules, Cap Amnesty and MVP OF THE WEEK

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (brian holliday, jeff solomon, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 19:37:11 +0000

The 4th String League Podcast returns as Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, and Brian "The Screwdriver" Holliday talk trade rules, cap amnesty, the best terrible teams, and other things that make sense to a very slim audience and those that follow @4thsl.

Introducing the 4th String League Podcast + Week 1+2 Recap!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (brian holliday, Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeff solomon) — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:16:33 +0000

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)).

Madden 22: RE-Reviewed + Scouting Update TalkThrough

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeff Solomon, Brian Holliday) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:09:05 +0000

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!

Madden 22: Let's Make Some (Crowd) Noise!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, jeff solomon, brian holliday) — Sat, 4 Sep 2021 22:43:23 +0000

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EMERGENCY POD: Madden 22!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:50:14 +0000

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

We're Back + Madden 22 Preview!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (atzz, jeff solomon) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:20:05 +0000

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.

New Era Ruins Everything in the Best Possible Way

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Mon, 31 May 2021 03:39:11 +0000

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!

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March to October? More like "Limp to June with a .123 Batting Average"

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Tue, 11 May 2021 02:49:49 +0000

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.

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Name Game: NFL Draft, Re-Drafted

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (ryan lewis, Jeff Solomon) — Sat, 1 May 2021 00:20:54 +0000

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

Road to the Show & The Ultimate Baseball Draft

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Ryan Lewis, John Leary) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:29:51 +0000

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.

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Everything You Need to Know about MLB The Show 21

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:04:43 +0000

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.

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Retro Bowl & Notre Dame is OUT of EA's College Football

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:04:40 +0000

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).

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March Madness Pickstupidganza!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, morgan T) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:17:06 +0000

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!

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Baseballmania + Beatlemania

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Rich Grisham, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 23:22:20 +0000

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.

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Our College Football Wish List + Rivalry Trophy Showdown

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, kareem sears, dan leahy) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:14:51 +0000

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.

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Do the Right Thing: Integrity in Online Sports Games

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, jeff solomon) — Sun, 7 Feb 2021 20:58:38 +0000

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.

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MLB Comes to Xbox, Stonks and Name of the Year 2019

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeff Solomon, Joey Devine) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 19:05:30 +0000

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.

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ATZ's 2021 Sports Games in Preview!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:49:00 +0000

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.

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Name of the Year 2020 Tourney Breakdown

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sat, 9 Jan 2021 00:15:29 +0000

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.

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Xbox-mas Special: Game Pass + Must-See Christmas Films

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:06:49 +0000

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).

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FIFA 21: EXPOSED! (A Next-Gen & Current-Gen Footie Chat)

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeremy Stein) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:16:01 +0000

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.

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How To Dominate Your Madden Draft

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:31:48 +0000

In a rare "news you can use" episode of Sports Anomaly, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by league commish Jeff Solomon (@jerfsolo) as they break down EVERY. SINGLE. ASPECT of how to not only win your Madden 21 (and beyond) draft, but how to dominate it.

We talk through scouting tactics, the importance of combine scores and draft stories, and help you set expectations about how your draft class should turn out. AND WE USE INFORMATION FROM A STATISTICIAN. It's pretty wild.

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Madden 21 Online Franchise Updated! Plus, Voodoo Dolls

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Paul Sporer, Jeff Solomon) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:22:58 +0000

In what can only be described as "your favorite 49 minutes this week," host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by league commish Jeff Solomon (@jerfsolo) and writer/podcaster Paul Sporer (@sporer) for an all-over-the-shop episode.

We talked Madden 21 online league franchise updates, draft strategies, NHL 21, voodoo dolls, the exhilaration of next-gen systems, and so, so much more (like how HUGE NBA 2K21 is). Don't miss it!

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HANDBALL 21 IS COMING! (Also, Superstar KO discussed)

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sat, 7 Nov 2020 13:55:42 +0000

Was there an election that has dragged us all into a never-ending exhaustion? PROBABLY. But more importantly: Handball 21 is coming to Steam, and ISN'T THAT MORE IMPORTANT?!? (No, but in a way, still no.)

To discuss it all, Adrian Todd Zuniga goes solo for as he talks about Madden 21's Superstar KO mode (WHO KNEW!?!?!); NHL 94 Rewind's pre-order only situation; how the Washington Football Team won't have a new mascot in 2021; and the importance of playing to the final whistle (when it comes to mail-in ballots).

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VOTE! Also, Terry McLaurin for Minister of Offense

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:55:06 +0000

This week it's an ATZ-only episode! After a two-week hiatus, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) talks about bringing a Madden 21 player from Star to Superstar to X-Factor, WNBA in NBA 2K21, comes up with the perfect antidote for people over-celebrating in Madden 21, and Justin Turner's bad judgment.

Plus: VOTE. Don't be a dipshit. Your vote matters. Need help? Go to iwillvote.com or tweet me: @atzuniga.

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The Untold Story Behind NBA 2K21's Lack of Air Bud Mode

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 20:31:35 +0000

This week we're re-joined by comedian and resident NBA 2K expert Joey Devine (@joeydevine), as he and host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) dig into NBA 2K21's failures, and why they weren't able to get "Air Bud Mode" into the game.

Plus, general basketball chat along with THE LATEST DIPLO NEWS (featuring: FIFA 21 Volta weirdness).

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RANT: Save the Southpaws You Sociopaths!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:27:27 +0000

Host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) comes in HOT on a solo episode in which he tears into changing the handedness of QB's in Madden, how Madden 21 is not up to snuff, the Cubs keep giving up solo homeruns, and all of it in one insane, stream-of-conscious ramble. Enjoy!

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THPS 1+2 and The Legend of "Turdeat"

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:34:44 +0000

This week we're joined by Allen Brooks (@AllenCBrooks) to talk through the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 (including a T-U-R-D-E-A-T story that'll warm your cockles).

Plus, we have a skater draft (that includes the first-ever mid-draft trade), and we talk through NBA 2K21's catastrophic Metacritic score, and what sports game might steal Game of the Year.

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Madden 21 Predicts the NFL Season

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Scott Bins, Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeff solomon) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 15:09:12 +0000

Can Madden 21 predict the upcoming NFL season? Probably not! But that didn't stop us from talking through Madden 21's predictions for the upcoming season with Jeff Solomon (@jerfsolo) and Scott Bins (@darthobvious) in one of the sloppiest Sports Anomaly episodes in the last 100 years (we blame host Adrian Todd Zuniga, who is typing this).

Plus, there's chit-chat about Metacritic giving Madden 21 a 0.4 rating, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 launching, Tenet the film, and plenty of other nonsense.

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Madden 21 Review: Day-and-Date Extravaganza!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:22:50 +0000

DAY-AND-DATE! DAY-AND-DATE! In what may go down as one of the most thoughtful breakdowns of EA Sports' Madden franchise, we're joined by US Gamer editor-in-chief Kat Baily (@The_Katbot) for a day-and-date special as we talk through the entirety of Madden 21 — from Face of the Franchise, to the all-new The Yard mode, to where this game fits in the arc of football video gaming, and if it could ever be possible for a Madden game to get a 90 on Metacritic. Seriously, folks, this one is FASCINATING. Tell everyone we said so.

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37 Minutes of Hell: FIFA 21's New Career Mode

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Jeremy Stein, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:48:16 +0000

SPORTS ANOMALY NEVER SLEEPS! On the brink of Madden 21's release, we quickly turn our attention to the impressive additions in FIFA 21, as we talk with soccer nut Jeremy Stein (@RealLifeStein) to break down the game's new additions in Career Mode, Pro Clubs and Volta in our shortest episode since our 10-year hiatus.

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In Madden We Truzz

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:04:49 +0000

With only a week to go before Madden 21's release, we talk with Mike Suszek (@mikesuszek) to break down The Yard Mode in Madden 21, the game's X-Factor categories, and more chat about how to run on online Madden franchise.

Plus, we do an epic Madden 21 soundtrack tournament NAD YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE WHO TOOK HOME THE WIN.

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How to Run a Madden Online Franchise

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:01:40 +0000

IT'S A MADDEN ONLINE FRANCHISE DEEP DIVE! In advance of Madden 21's release, this week we talk with Jeff Solomon (@jerfsolo49) about the best way to run an online Madden franchise. YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING.

Plus, we fit in an epic UFC 4 soundtrack tournament, which makes us sound like clueless doofs.

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FIFA 21 Feature Reveal Thirst Trap

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Jeremy Stein, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 14:02:28 +0000

Soccer stans throw your hands up! (Or your headphones on.) This week we're joined by Jeremy Stein (@reallifestein) the man who CREATED the short passing feature in Madden. A FIFA obsessive, we talk to him about FIFA 21's 10-point feature reveal, plus talk through FIFA 20's flaws, along with tips for playing Football Ultimate Team, and if "FUT" sounds stupider than "MUT."

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The Observant Lineman Comes to Anomalytown

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Uche Nwaneri) — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 19:00:24 +0000

Pancakes all around! This week we're joined by ex-NFL offensive lineman Uche Nwaneri (@Chukwu77) host of The Observant Lineman (youtube.com/UcheNwaneri) to discuss what Madden ratings really means to NFL players, Jamal Adams being traded to the Seahawks, and what it was like to see himself in Madden. Plus, he has three Star Wars tattoos, so we have him place SW characters onto a football team — including Jar-Jar Binks.

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F1 2020: An Utter Lack of Decapitation

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Greg Sewart) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:50:59 +0000

A DAY-AND-DATE EXTRAVAGANZA! This week we're re-joined by Player One Podcast's Greg Sewart (@sewart) for a F1 2020 REVIEW BLOWOUT that comes with some surprises, plus Washington's Mascotless Football team in Madden 21, MLB The Show 20's lack of key changes for the MLB season, and an emotional ending that will change your life.

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Bend It Like Akira Kurosawa

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga, Nathan Caywood) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:24:26 +0000

Movie fans, rejoice! This week we're joined by Nathan Caywood (@Nathancaywood) for a soccer-rich cinematic blend of weirdness as we pick a soccer team filled with film directors. Plus, we pit the future Washington Football Team's replacement mascots into a tournament for the ages, revel in the Tennis World Tour 2 trailer, and momentarily blather about 2K21's cover athletes.

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Serena Williams for Vice President

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sun, 5 Jul 2020 23:31:07 +0000

This week, we're joined by Dakota Lupo (@DakotaLupo) as we deep-dive into the political, drafting an ENTIRE cabinet from President to Trade Representative, but with athletes. It sounds super-boring but is a delight and a half, though it turned into another marathon-not-a-sprint. Plus, 2K21 rookies in 2K20, and ATZ's pitch for a future story mode.

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Disney Draft Dunk-a-Thon Epic

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (sean keane, joey devine, adrian todd zuniga) — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:38:48 +0000

This week we're joined by Joey Devine (@JoeyDevine) and Sean Keane (@seankeane) for a colossal chat about the history of NBA 2K's story modes, Madden 21 details, the weirdo next-gen Madden/FIFA trailer, and a colossally life-changing Disney Animated Basketball Draft™ to celebrate the NBA's maybe-possibly return to Orlando that you'll be playing with your family at home, and will bring you to blows.

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The Great "PES" Dispenser Debate

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Jeff solomon, mike Suszek) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:32:56 +0000

This week we're joined by Mike Suszek (@mikesuszek) and Jeff Solomon (@JERFsolo) for what was SUPPOSED to be a discussion about Best Practices for online Madden leagues, but instead turned into an off-the-rails episode that talks about the release of UEFA 2020 in PES 2020 (the soccer game, not the candy dispenser), before settling down to discuss the response by EA Sports and 2K Sports to protests surrounding George Floyd's murder, and if Colin Kaepernick should appear in Madden.

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The Untold Stories Behind Madden NFL's LONGSHOT

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Mike Young, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Mon, 1 Jun 2020 02:11:41 +0000

This week we're joined by Madden NFL's creative director, Mike Young (@michaelyoungCD), the director of LONGSHOT and LONGSHOT: Homecoming in a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE of Sports Anomaly.

While we take a second to discuss EA's latest deal with the NFL and the return of the NHL, this episode centers on the making of Madden NFL 18's playable movie, LONGSHOT, starring two-time Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali. In this never-before-spoken-aloud exclusive, we discuss the trials, tribulations, and hilarities of co-writing the first sports video game to be nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Video Game Writing.

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The Great Canada Off!

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Greg Sewart, Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Tue, 26 May 2020 02:27:28 +0000

This week we're joined by Greg Sewart, co-host of Player One Podcast, producer of Generation 16 (@sewart).

We discuss eRacing and iRacing, the Madden Bowl's glitchy champion, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater's glitzy return, the Crufts Dog Show, and go hard in the Sports Anomaly's 1st Annual Canada Off.

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Ken Daneyko Power Hour

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (T.J. Lauerman, Adrian Todd Zuniga, Rich Grisham) — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:55:38 +0000

After a 10-year hiatus, Sports Anomaly returns with Out of the Park Baseball's Rich Grisham & T.J. Lauerman.

We discuss OOTP 21, Madden's cover athlete mis-announcement, "The Bat" from the 1991 World Series (never heard of it? neither have we), Pokémon Go Battles but Sports, and a ridiculous game of baseball mascots.

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Sports Anomaly Intro: The Return of a Legend

adriantoddzuniga@gmail.com (Adrian Todd Zuniga) — Sun, 10 May 2020 01:25:44 +0000

Sports Anomaly's host Adrian Todd Zuniga announces the podcast's return after 10 years away, in a 3-minute nonsense ramble. Subscribe now and support our Patreon if you're able!