Don't Fear the Keeper
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSome combination of Diesel, the Stoat, and the Commish discuss all of the goings on in the Norwich Football League, predict things to come, and insult a few people along the way.
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S5 Episode 18 - Year End Review
January 11, 2024 23:54 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBAfter a full year of scheming and struggling, the league crowns its new champion in Gibbs Free Energy. Full disclosure: I just googled the name, and only now understand the reference. On this week's season finale, your hosts recap the championship, hear from the winner, give out some awards, and take a look back at this year.
S5 Episode 17 - Championship
December 28, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBit all comes down to this. anticipation and depression combine in a 1:2 ratio as the stoat, diesel, and the commish combine to recap an electric toilet bowl and look ahead to this years championship. the dogs are barking and the gus is bussin on this one.
S5 Episode 16 - Toilet Bowl
December 22, 2023 00:14 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBAs the league's most important game of the year arrives, your hosts take some time to preview awards, look back at two horrible seasons, and pick some games. Just make it Bud Light if I lose, please.
S5 Episode 15 - Round One
December 14, 2023 02:34 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBYou ever seen a three man weave? Well you're gonna hear one today, as Diesel, Stoat, and the Commish go toe to toe to tongue in an electric opener to our playoff coverage. We reflect on past judgment, contemplate the little things, and stack up losers.
S5 Episode 14 - Week 14
December 06, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBWith John out have a holly fucking jolly time with his coworkers and not his friends, the Stoat and Commish step up to deliver an eclectic episode on the eve of the regular season's final week. We talk seeds, breeds, and how teams succeed in the most canine time of the year.
S5 Episode 13 - Week 13
November 30, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBI won't lie to you all, this is a bad Nugget episode. We discussed editing out all of the barking, but jointly decided to leave it instead. This is unfortunately becoming our newest recurring segment. Oh, and also your hosts do recaps, form a committee, break out the dictionary, yadda yadda yadda.
S5 Episode 12 - Week 12
November 22, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThe Commish and Stoat gather to rage against the machine, sip beverages with electric people, and otherwise shit on Brian's team. We also introduce a new piece of interactive league media. It takes time to get the velocity back folks
S5 Episode 11 - Week 11
November 16, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn a shockingly non-aggressive episode, your hosts try to process the events of the past 2 days. They bring back a little R&B, pass judgement, and then predict a whole mess of chalk for next week. And, would you look at that, they do it in under 2 hours!
S5 Episode 10 - Week 10
November 09, 2023 22:40 - 1 hour - 102 MBBack-to-back weeks of the Commish? Did Christmas come early? This week, your hosts put teams in some buckets, explore life at the bottom of the barrel, and imagine what could've been. Oh, and Diesel continues to make his dramatic comeback in the predictions.
S5 Episode 9 - Week 9
November 02, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThis weeks episode features several very special appearances from Nugget Messina! Oh, and also the Commish is back and Paul joins us. Your hosts talk about both NFLs, revisit the last month for the Commish, and finally make some predictions. I meant to edit out the barking at the beginning, but then I didn't. So, now it's a cold open.
S5 Episode 8 - Week 8
October 25, 2023 01:39 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBYou know what gets the people going? Scandals. And that's all your hosts are going to cover in this week's episode of controversy. Then they close things out by revisiting a very recent fan favorite segment. I stand by my pick of the George Harrison movie.
S5 Episode 5 - Week 5
October 25, 2023 01:38 - 1 hour - 68 MBWith four teams still failing to straddle the results columns, tensions are rising at both the top and the bottom. A commishless crew takes on the week's events, makes fun of the Giants, and check in on the reliability of our Fearless Leader. Have a blast.
S5 Episode 7 - Week 7
October 18, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBDespite a troubled production we got this out. They should make a movie about it
S5 Episode 6 - Week 6
October 12, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBDiesel and the Stoat return for the second of our trilogy of Chuck-free pods. This time we get an assist from the League's most venereal official, make a few comps, and get just a little bit equestrian. I feel like this one kinda rocked.
S5 Episode 6 - Week 5
October 04, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 68 MBWith four teams still failing to straddle the results columns, tensions are rising at both the top and the bottom. A commishless crew takes on the week's events, makes fun of the Giants, and check in on the reliability of our Fearless Leader. Have a blast.
S5 Episode 4 - Week 4
September 28, 2023 01:56 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBAre fortunes flipping in the league? Perennial underdogs Gary and Mike surge as 3x champ Alex continues a winless streak. Your hosts discuss this change, get some vitals, and interview a hype beast. You just can't beat it.
S5 Episode 3 - Week 3
September 20, 2023 02:08 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWhat's better than an Alocke interview? How about TWO Alocke interviews? We only interviewed him once, but man, that would be special. On this week's episode, your hosts review some somber action from last week, try to give things a positive spin, and explore this week's matchups.
S5 Episode 2 - Week 2
September 13, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBSeasons and hosts come and go, but the pod remains. It took us a few segments to figure out who was hosting the show in this pairing of unconventionally durable wrists, but once we hit our stride we were off to the races. We talk through a Browns win, jump to conclusions, and interview a featured owner certain to make this pod sound like Pepsi Cola.
S5 Episode 1 - Week 1/Post Draft
September 07, 2023 15:48 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBYou ever notice how there are a million songs about love, but only one song about the pod being back in town? In the first episode of the new league year, your hosts review the draft, initiate the newbies, and look ahead to the rest of the season. Bobby FF All the Way to the Sweet Sixteen
Hog Knocks 2 - Alocke
August 31, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBIn another hosting shuffle, Chuck and Colin join forces to dive into the mind of Alex Avila... and take our word for it, it's a terrifying place. We mount some moments, ask the tough questions, and overall bring the horsepower in this final installment of Hog Knocks 2023.
Hog Knocks 2 - Colin
August 23, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBYour hosts are back to analyze... another host. The performance standard really needs to be raised on this show. They spend their time acquiring some new hobbies, talking brown, and looking ahead to next year. This is officially a Zencastr hate account.
Hog Knocks 2 - Chuck
August 03, 2023 03:20 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBYour hosts are back to analyze ... one of your hosts. In another episode revolving around a repeat offended, they try to keep things fresh with a history lesson, a battle of brothers, and a movie score to make the Commish proud. I hope Chuck listens to this as he applies his salves and tonics.
Hog Knocks 2 - Brian
July 25, 2023 02:21 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBAs a wise man once said: BRRRRRRRN. Your hosts kick off the second run of Hog Knocks with a repeat offender, but he's a really nice guy. Seriously, salt of the earth this guy. The ending might be my favorite edit ever.
S4 Offseason #1
June 29, 2023 22:01 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBAll it takes is one groupchat message. On this special offseason episode, Diesel is joined by two guests to recap some league events, make an announcement, and talk television. The king is dead, long live the king
S4 Episode 17 - End of Year Review
January 06, 2023 01:59 - 1 hour - 72 MBOn this week's super-sized episode, your hosts return to full strength for a recap of the playoff's events. They also take some time for not one interview, not two, not ... okay it's two interviews. But that's still a lot by our standards. Stick around through both for a very special announcement. Ask not for whom the hog knocks; it knocks for thee.
S4 Episode 16 - Championship Special
December 30, 2022 01:58 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBOk, it's more short than special, but it is here. On this week's nontraditional episode, Diesel takes the reins for a quarter hour of glory. The pod intends to return next week for a postseason mega-episode, so stay tuned and stop bothering me.
S4 Episode 15 - Round 1
December 15, 2022 23:39 - 1 hour - 68 MBLook, I edited it this time. On this week's very festive installment, your hosts welcome an honored guest to own up to some mistakes of the past, critique some presents, and look ahead to the playoff future. Please, God, don't let this be an episode that we think is fine but is actually significantly too mean.
S4 Episode 14 - Week 14
December 09, 2022 18:15 - 1 hour - 56 MBDiesel and the Stoat are reunited and it feels so ... late. The hosts look at the spicy playoff race and recap the key matchups that set the stage for the Moving Week. Later, they Swim on over to Mt Rushmore for a sleigh ride through the sounds of the Yuletide. Enjoy this return to normalcy during your Christmas travels. In not too long, John's parents will be dropping in on our recording sessions like Sam Casa.
S4 Episode 13 - Week 13
December 02, 2022 03:36 - 39 minutes - 37 MBThis really is a DFTK episode of all time
S4 Episode 12 - Week 12
November 24, 2022 17:50 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDiesel and... the Stoat? The Owl? Thee Stallion? Whatever, your hosts briefly discuss the events of the past week and look ahead to a huge week of matchups as the playoffs fast approach. They even take like 3 minutes to award the Wheelbarrow, so never say we do nothing for you. Since the Macy's Parade is over, this episode counts as a Christmas present for all of you.
S4 Episode 11 - Week 11
November 17, 2022 02:32 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOwl and Diesel are back and (mostly) on time with an episode that recaps a relatively pedestrian week of action, the Stoat's surge up the picks standings, and the enigma of a man who is above all things himself. We are joined by a mystery guest to talk life, love, and losing the league. I think I finally have the audacity to say this is editing business is pretty easy... Fuck I forgot the wheelbarrow audio
S4 Episode 10 - Week 10
November 12, 2022 20:59 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAs the tanks start their engines, the league begins to take shape heading into the playoffs. Diesel and the Stoat cover the last week of action, hand out a well-deserved wheelbarrow, talk about love, and predict next week's matchups. I'm starting to worry that I'm addicted to alliteration. Fuck, I did it again.
S4 Episode 9 - Week 9
November 03, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBA slightly more normal week for your podcast hosts comes after a weekend that was anything but. The hosts cover the ups, downs, and all-arounds of this past week of matchups, begrudgingly give out a wheelbarrow, and relive some unhappy memories. They even find time to look towards the end of the season. What can't these guys do?
S4 Episode 8 - Week 8
October 28, 2022 20:37 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBI know this one is Zust a bit late, but hopefully the added anticipation only enhances the experience. Owl Michaels skips Aab and Diesel talks through the wire as they discuss a humble Mike, voodoo Gary, and shitty Colin. Not our best and not our worst. Have a nice Friday.
S4 Episode 7 - Week 7
October 19, 2022 23:04 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MBYour podcast hosts are completely back and just as efficient as you'd expect. This week they tackle an exciting past week, look ahead to the fortunes of the playoff teams, and award a nice 'barrow. They manage to do it all and predict next week's matchups in about the length of one Commish's Corner. Does my voice sound weird to anyone else? Am I dying?
S4 Episode 6 - Week 6
October 13, 2022 01:51 - 57 minutes - 50 MBLet it be known that instead of cramming for my PE Test tomorrow, I spent my night putting out this podcast. You're welcome, degenerates.
S4 Episode 5 - Week 5
October 05, 2022 14:31 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn his debut solo effort, the Stoat goes it alone by setting what must be a DFTK record for most guests on one pod. In this off-beat offering, we get the temperature of some owners around the league, and let Frack transmit some much needed stats into our lives. Approximately 30 mins passed between me downloading Audacity and uploading this pod so if the editing sucks, I'm not sorry. Alex if you're reading this give me an "Aw Jeez" in chat
S4 Episode 4 - Week 4
September 28, 2022 22:55 - 54 minutes - 48.8 MBIn the most technically unstable episode the show has had in a while, your hosts power through to discuss rivalry week, look at records, and predict the next week's matchups. They also welcome back the pod's prodigal son to discuss some very deserved karma. I swear it sounded worse when we were recording it.
S4 Episode 3 - Week 3
September 21, 2022 23:23 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBYour hosts are back for an Ong-nificent episode where they discuss records, points, and records for points. Oh, and I guess it's also Rivalry Week. Stick around to the end for a slice-of-life look at what it's like in the League Podcast Studio. I dare you to find the cut, cowards.
S4 Episode 2 - Week 2
September 15, 2022 00:34 - 50 minutes - 45.4 MBWelcome to the Wheel Episode folks. Get on board, or get out of the way. This week your hosts recap the beginning of this newly christened season, hand out a unique award, take a spin on a wagon, and tie it all together with some predictions. I promise that the remix was the best that YouTube had to offer.
S4 Episode 1 - Post Draft & Week 1
September 09, 2022 02:31 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe boys are back and under slightly new and very improved management. Your hosts settle into the regular season, as they review last weekend's big events, make some far off predictions, and get everyone prepped for Week 1. I made a very feeble attempt to get this out before the Thursday Night game. RIP Cam Akers and Allen Robinson.
S4 Episode 0 - Draft Preview
August 31, 2022 23:35 - 55 minutes - 50.1 MBNow that the hogs have been knocked, the drafts have been mocked, and the Drews have been Locked, all that's left to do is start the season. Your hosts give you a full prep course for the 2022 Norwich Football League Draft, including when it is and what to wear. They also look at upcoming rule changes, new divisions, and of course keepers. I hope Alex buys a $400 football helmet for full commitment to the theme.
Hog Knocks - Charlie
July 26, 2022 23:49 - 1 hour - 100 MBAaaaaaaand we're back. After a slightly-longer-than-expected delay, Diesel and the Stoat conclude Hog Knocks with reigning loser and Commish Chuck. During the episode they interview the Commish, indulge in a few too many meat jokes, and take a look at the future. Ben, you're welcome for not including the 7.5 minute version of the ending song.
Hog Knocks - Gary
June 10, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBListen in as your hosts learn from their past mistakes and offer Garrison a *slightly* more pleasant Hog Knocks experience.
Hog Knocks - Brian
May 31, 2022 01:49 - 1 hour - 102 MBAs your hosts Diesel and the Stoat take on the second week of Hog Knocks, they're greeted by a familiar subject in Brian. Listen in as they attempt to solve the puzzle of Brian's upcoming season by looking back at his past, considering his personality defects, and peering into his future. Based on the personality aspect alone, it's gonna be a tough season.
Hog Knocks - Mike
May 12, 2022 01:52 - 1 hour - 82 MBWelcome to the League's newest series. In Hog Knocks, we take a look at the teams who missed the playoffs last year and what they can do to turn things around. This week's subject is known for walking the walk and barking the bark. Take a listen to remember Mike's history, and see if he has any plans for making a run in 2022.
S3 Episode 18 - Post Season Review
January 06, 2022 04:31 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIt's the end of an era, as the Commish signs off for the last time. Your hosts also discuss the league's championship game, make some contingency plans, and give out some awards for good measure. If you hear The Winner's real name during this episode, no you didn't.
S3 Episode 17 - Championship Preview
December 31, 2021 03:07 - 43 minutes - 35.8 MBThe champ is (almost) here. Diesel and a very distant Commish cover the League's final game of the year. They also dive into the lifestyle of our favorite 'squatch. Hopefully they all survive that drive tomorrow.
S3 Episode 16 - Toilet Bowl Preview
December 23, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year for exactly 8 members of the league, as the Toilet Bowl has arrived. Diesel and the Commish talk through the playoffs thus far, look ahead to next week, and check another interview off their list. No tattoos were revealed during the making of this podcast.
S3 Episode 15 - Round 1 Preview
December 16, 2021 03:43 - 48 minutes - 43.5 MBIn a pod that can only be described as "fast paced", Diesel and the Commish do some of their best improvising. The hosts focus on the playoffs, but also take the time to make an earth-shattering announcement.