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Is This Thing On?
by Reid Watson & Patrick Bales
Is This Thing On? is the official podcast of the wildest 20-team college fantasy football league in America. Hosted by Patrick Bales and Reid Watson, the show mixes real football talk with league drama, parody ads, unhinged promos, and weekly segments like “Who’s This Guy,” “Affirmations,” and the infamous parlay picks. It’s part comedy sketch, part sports analysis, and all chaos — equal parts Stephen A. Smith, WWE promo, and college football fever dream. Whether you’re in the league or just love ridiculous sports talk, this is your front-row ticket to the madness.
Episodes
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Joe vs Hunter
We hear from Hunter and Joe on their hyper contentious trade, things get heated. We also get a general update on Hunter's strong start and find out who that guy is with Joe! Brought to you by Reid's Cuck Chairs and Losak's Fantasy Advice.
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Ricky vs Rules
First, our bookie provides an in-depth update. An in-depth power ranking of top QBs, then Ricky interviews for the commissioner job, lastly we interview Noah Campbell to find out who’s that guy and Reid debates with him about whether Baylor is more Christian than any other school. Brought to you…
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Texas Tech vs Good PR
Pat’s dad sends an encouraging voice note, Tyler interviews to be the next commissioner of the league and Is This Thing On gets an exclusive interview with Texas Tech’s PR firm. This episode brought to you by Magical Scheduling Coordinator and Dylan’s QB Warehouse.
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The New Hosts Vs. Depression
New hosts take over the pod, and the sponsors respond.
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The Simmons vs the Villains
We talk to our semifinalists and give an update on the draft pick tourney. Brought to you by PegPro and Restexa!
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Everybody vs Everybody
Rivals week kicks off with voice memos from league members calling each other out then we interview Tyler’s dad to get tips on taking him down. Lastly, we find out who’s that guy with Ricky Coffey. Brought to you by Dylan Schlemmer’s in season vacations and Brandon’s Cellar Dweller wines.
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Peter vs Caleb vs Jay vs Jason vs Tyler vs Evelynne
Patrick and his wife get caught on a hot mic. Then Reid and Patrick go over all the real contenders in the league. Evelynne joins for “Who’s that Gal”. Brought to you by Brandon Rodriguez Urology and a PSA for Spreadsheet Addiction.
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Podcast vs Its Hosts
Some episodes are the best, some are the worst. This is one is the shortest! Brought to you by Fantasy Estate Sales and Caleb Simmons Fantasy Day Trading
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Brandon vs The Writing on the Wall
Reid reveals his big weekend plans — a “concert” featuring the legendary DJ Hot Rod — only for Patrick to discover it’s less Coachella and more daycare disco. The surprise? DJ Hot Rod is none other than Brandon Rodriguez, who joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to talk about his wild matchup,...
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Evelynne vs the Patriarchy
Patrick decides it’s time for some real journalism and launches an “investigation” into a shocking league mystery — Dylan Schlemmer has a girlfriend. What starts as a hard-hitting exposé quickly devolves into chaos as Pat and Reid try to handle the six fundamentals of journalism… poorly. Then we...
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Tyler vs the Rebuild
We kick things off with a mock draft full of bad puns before diving into the first real action of the season. Tyler Cox joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to talk about his championship run last year and the upcoming draft. Then Jeremy Losak steps in for the very first Who’s That Guy?, where we learn...
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Reid vs Rational Asset Value
We start with Patrick’s dad’s rambling voice note before diving into some of the league’s rejected rule proposals — including the midseason transfer portal, Chaos Bowl Invasion, and Bowl Game Roulette. Then Jeremy Losak joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to talk about trading his first-round pick for...
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Jay vs Winning It All
We kick things off wrestling-promo style, with Patrick calling out Peter and Reid cutting into Ricky before diving into this week’s matchups. Jay Kennedy joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to talk about the season ahead and the playoff committee. Then Austin Wehrheim takes the spotlight in Who’s That...
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Caleb vs the Odds
We kick things off with a “doctored” interview that leaves Braden saying some outrageous things about Auburn before diving into this week’s matchups. Caleb Simmons joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to talk about his strong start and the league’s parlay adventures. Then Michael Rofe steps into the…
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Jason vs Everybody
We open with a heated debate about platforming villains in the league before jumping into this week’s matchups. Jason Maddox joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to embrace his role as the league’s villain and break down his strong start to the season. Then Tyler Cox takes the mic for Who’s That Guy?,...
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Patrick vs the League Median
We open with a funeral for Reid’s fantasy season before diving into a loaded slate of guests. First, Peter Ingallinera joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to talk through his blockbuster win-now trade. Then Josh Davis stops by to celebrate West Virginia’s victory over Pitt and his first wins in the...
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Dylan vs 6 Beers in 20 Minutes
Tyler’s sinister voice note sets the tone as we recap Reid and Pat’s matchup before welcoming Dylan Schlemmer to Manager? Hardly Know Her. Dylan breaks down the Jordan Tyson trade, Texas football (and Arch), and squashes his beef with Reid. Then Jeremy Losak takes the mic for Who’s That Guy?…
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Ricky vs the Committee
Caleb opens the show with a diss rap voice note, and Pat has to eat crow after Reid takes him down in fantasy last week. Jay breaks down the $50 waiver madness before we sit down with Ricky Coffey to talk hot starts, committee headaches, and his all-time favorite Baylor coach. Then Josh Davis…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Is This Thing On? is the official podcast of the wildest 20-team college fantasy football league in America. Hosted by Patrick Bales and Reid Watson, the show mixes real football talk with league drama, parody ads, unhinged promos, and weekly segments like “Who’s This Guy,” “Affirmations,” and the infamous parlay picks. It’s part comedy sketch, part sports analysis, and all chaos — equal parts Stephen A. Smith, WWE promo, and college football fever dream.
Whether you’re in the league or just love ridiculous sports talk, this is your front-row ticket to the madness.
HOSTED BY
Reid Watson & Patrick Bales
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Is This Thing On? is the official podcast of the wildest 20-team college fantasy football league in America. Hosted by Patrick Bales and Reid Watson, the show mixes real football talk with league drama, parody ads, unhinged promos, and weekly segments like “Who’s This Guy,” “Affirmations,” and the...
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