Sports Anomaly
by Adrian Todd Zuniga
The Sports Anomaly is a comedic, sports video game podcast that features interviews, news-you-can-use, and reviews in a shambolic setting that will wow, ensorcel, mildly confuse and hilarify. Hosted by Adrian Todd Zuniga, author and co-writer of Madden NFL's award-winning LONGSHOT and LONGSHOT: Homecoming interactive movies.
Episodes
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Sports Anomaly: Good Morning, Taiwan!
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!
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Sports Anomaly: The Return of the King
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.
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4th String League: Inebriation Manifestation
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.
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4th String Podcast: People Talking About League Things
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!
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THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly Episode #3
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.
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4th String Podcast: Embrace the Wheel!
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...
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4th String League: The Rise of Logan Roy's DePaul Bears
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...
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4th String League: ATZ is Back and He's a Winner!
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…
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4th String League: "Fiasco" Fields Rises to the Challenge, Once Again
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.
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4th String League: Draft Recap, Season 2, Settings Change, and Trade Bonanza!
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...
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4th String League: Offseason, Cap Confusion and Down with Escape Artist
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!
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4th String Podcast: Season 1 Playoff Preview!
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!
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Sports Anomaly: Christmas Movie Draft!
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...
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4th String Podcast: The Washington Warrens LIVE!
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! Also, don't hesitate to support us on…
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Sports Anomaly: Madden 22 Deep Dive and a Re-Re-Review
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...
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THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly #2
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.
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4th String League: Week 12 and our world of slider regression
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!
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THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly #1
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.
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4th String League: Trademania Runs Wild + Sliders Are a MUST
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...
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4th String League: Trade Rules, Cap Amnesty and MVP OF THE WEEK
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.
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Introducing the 4th String League Podcast + Week 1+2 Recap!
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…
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Madden 22: RE-Reviewed + Scouting Update TalkThrough
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...
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Madden 22: Let's Make Some (Crowd) Noise!
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EMERGENCY POD: Madden 22!
Host Adrian Todd Zuniga shouts about Madden 22 for a good 18 minutes that will wash over you and make you feel ALIVE.
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We're Back + Madden 22 Preview!
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.
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New Era Ruins Everything in the Best Possible Way
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! Too, support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're…
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March to October? More like "Limp to June with a .123 Batting Average"
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…
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Name Game: NFL Draft, Re-Drafted
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
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Road to the Show & The Ultimate Baseball Draft
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…
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Everything You Need to Know about MLB The Show 21
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…
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Retro Bowl & Notre Dame is OUT of EA's College Football
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...
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March Madness Pickstupidganza!
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...
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Baseballmania + Beatlemania
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...
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Our College Football Wish List + Rivalry Trophy Showdown
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…
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Do the Right Thing: Integrity in Online Sports Games
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...
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MLB Comes to Xbox, Stonks and Name of the Year 2019
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…
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ATZ's 2021 Sports Games in Preview!
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...
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Name of the Year 2020 Tourney Breakdown
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...
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Xbox-mas Special: Game Pass + Must-See Christmas Films
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). Follow us on Twitter:...
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FIFA 21: EXPOSED! (A Next-Gen & Current-Gen Footie Chat)
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...
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How To Dominate Your Madden Draft
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...
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Madden 21 Online Franchise Updated! Plus, Voodoo Dolls
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...
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HANDBALL 21 IS COMING! (Also, Superstar KO discussed)
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…
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VOTE! Also, Terry McLaurin for Minister of Offense
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...
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The Untold Story Behind NBA 2K21's Lack of Air Bud Mode
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...
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RANT: Save the Southpaws You Sociopaths!
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! Follow us on Twitter:...
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THPS 1+2 and The Legend of "Turdeat"
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...
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Madden 21 Predicts the NFL Season
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…
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Madden 21 Review: Day-and-Date Extravaganza!
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...
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37 Minutes of Hell: FIFA 21's New Career Mode
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...
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The Sports Anomaly is a comedic, sports video game podcast that features interviews, news-you-can-use, and reviews in a shambolic setting that will wow, ensorcel, mildly confuse and hilarify. Hosted by Adrian Todd Zuniga, author and co-writer of Madden NFL's award-winning LONGSHOT and LONGSHOT: Homecoming interactive movies.
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