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