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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! 

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. 

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. 

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! 

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. 

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). 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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! 

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! 

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. And feel free to stuff our stockings on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sportsanomaly. 

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. 

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.

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! 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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)). 

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!

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

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. 

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 willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly  

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. Too, support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly  

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

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. Also! Support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Support Sports Anomaly (@sports_anomaly) on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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). Want to support the show? We'd love that! Send us money on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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! Throw money at us on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat a pancake. Throw us some tendies on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat more blueberries.Toss us a few bucks on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly  

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Shakes hands with a dog.Hammer us with $5 on Patreon, if you're willing:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Give a stranger a thumbs-up. Toss us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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.Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Use the word "dingus" in a sentence. Toss us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat a muffin. Fling us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Dunk a basketball. Hand us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Dunk a basketball. Hand us $5 on Patreon, if you can:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat an apple. Fire us $5 on Patreon in your spare time:  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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!  Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Drink a kale smoothie. Fire us $5+ on Patreon, why don't you?  patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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). Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat a pancake. Help us out on Patreon, while you're at it: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Play badminton. Help us out on Patreon, while you're at it: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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). Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Eat a corndog.Help us out on Patreon, while you're at it: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Wear a mask. Fill our Patreon coffers: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes. Drink more water. Sling us some dough through Patreon if you're bored: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomaly. Review us on iTunes (not based on this episode, though). Throw us some money via Patreon, unless you're a coward: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomalyThrow us some Patreon dough, if you dare: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomalyPunch us in the face with some Patreon $$$: patreon.com/sportsanomaly

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. Follow us on Twitter: @sports_anomalyMake us rich on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly