TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThe TrapDraw is No Laying Up’s podcast playground for all topics beyond the world of golf. Episode formats vary week to week and usually include Chop Sessions (where hosts TC & Randy explore their many eclectic interests), The Booth (where Neil & Cody interrogate each other), Interviews (with subject-matter experts from a wide swath of society), and Perfect Clubs (in-depth examinations of pop culture phenomenons). Through the TrapDraw members of No Laying Up are able to share glimpses into their daily lives with their most ardent, engaged audience.
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Episodes
Episode 239: NFL Off-Season Discussion
May 17, 2023 06:00 - 2 hoursIt's been a minute since Tron, Randy, KVV, and Micah Pueschel (aka Mr. Poosh) have chatted, so that ends today. The four hit a little news of the day before diving into the NFL. They recap the draft, touch a little on free agency, play Buy/Sell, and generally prognosticate on the league landscape heading into off-season workouts. Enjoy!
Episode 238: TC & Randy Chop Session
May 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourTC & Randy are back to chop it up this week! They have a whole bunch of items to catch up on, including the arrest of Jackson Mahomes, extravagant toddler birthday parties in Los Angeles, and giant seaweed clumps possibly headed to Florida. That, and so much more--enjoy!
Episode 237: NFL Owners Series pt. 1
May 02, 2023 19:32 - 2 hoursOn this week's Trap Draw Neil, Tron and KVV take a deep dive into the lives of two owners, and a soon to be former owner, of NFL franchises.
Episode 236: The Booth Vol. 4 with Neil, Cody and KVV
April 27, 2023 04:01 - 1 hourNeil and Cody are back in the Booth for a fourth installment to recap Neil's recent half marathon. Then, (32:45) we welcome in KVV to review his experience reporting and crafting his recent, and final, piece for ESPN on the benefits of medicinal mushroom use. You can find KVV's article here: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/36226140/magic-mushrooms-psychedelics-pain-hope-science-collide
Episode 235: TC Chop Session with Charlie Warzel
April 20, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourWith Randy out on vacation, TC welcomes Charlie Warzel back to the TrapDraw to follow up on the reaction to his article in the Atlantic on the state of tipping and a chop session covering cooking, airlines, recent AI advancements, some situations to monitor and more.
Episode 234: Talking The Association w/ Bob Sturm
April 12, 2023 20:47 - 1 hourWe're talking NBA basketball this week! Randy is joined by Bob Sturm (@SportsSturm on twitter) to discuss the joy of sitting court-side, the mess developing in Dallas, All-NBA teams, and the most interesting playoff matchups. You can check out all of Bob's great work at The Athletic and listen to him on The Ticket Sports Radio in DFW. Enjoy!
Episode 233: TC & Randy Chop Session
April 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourTC & Randy return to chop it up this week! They run down the biggest, most important stories from around the world. Enjoy! TrapDraw Listener Line: 1-(833)-330-8725
Episode 232: The Booth Vol. 3 with Neil & Cody
March 29, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourIt's Neil and Cody this week on the Trap Draw with another edition of The Booth. First up, some observations from our time at the Match Play last week in Austin. After a brief detour into sub shops and mobile app ordering, we update our 2023 goals, Cody gives Neil a personal security quiz and some other random questions and conversational detours.
Episode 231: "Succession" Perfect Club with Rory McIlroy
March 22, 2023 03:44 - 1 hourDJ, KVV and Neil are joined by - yes you read the title correctly - Rory McIlroy for a review of the first three seasons of HBO's "Succession". As the fourth and final season premieres in a few days we go through our favorite moments, episodes and quotes from the Roy family so far. We also hold a draft of a golf partner from the show's characters, debate the timing of the show ending after four seasons, and we close with KVV assigning some make-believe country club memberships to various char...
Episode 230: March Madness Bracketology with ESPN's Seth Greenberg
March 14, 2023 23:14 - 40 minutesThe field is set, the games begin soon, so grab a bracket and let's pick a winner for the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Joining Randy to break down the teams, players and bracket is ESPN college basketball analyst, Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops on twitter). Coach is back this year with his insights and expertise to help you fill out your bracket (hint: he loves Alabama). Enjoy the pod, enjoy Coach, and enjoy the madness!
Episode 229: 4th Annual Oscars Extravaganza
March 06, 2023 07:00 - 4 hoursIt's time for the 4th-annual Oscars extravaganza!! DJ Pie and Randy are joined once again by special guest (and Hollywood big-shot) Timothy Simons (@timothycsimons on twitter) to get you ready for the show Sunday night. The first hour of the episode is a wide-ranging discussion of the year in movies, including favorite actors and actresses, worst movies of the year, and a few movies that should have received a Best Picture nomination. Beginning at 1:03:00, the guys reveal their personal Bes...
Episode 228: Airports 3.0!
March 05, 2023 03:25 - 4 hoursA TrapDraw tradition is back! TC sits down with each member of NLU to discuss their air travel over the last twelve months including best and worst experiences, favorite new airport they've visited, our experiences with various airlines, airport dining recs and a ton more. We considered clipping the best bits of each section but decided to release the complete unabridged version for all of you air travel sickos. Our lineup for the pod: Randy Cody (34:30)Soly (56:00)KVV (1:28:45)DJ (2:07:15)...
Episode 227: TC & Randy Chop Session + Charlie Warzel on the State of Tipping
February 23, 2023 22:20 - 1 hourTC& Randy are back to bring you the most important news of the day. They begin with mea culpas, housekeeping items, and listener voicemails. Next, it's a robust monitoring list capped off with some various sports takes. Finally, in the last ~35 minutes they welcome on Charlie Warzel (@cwarzel on twitter) who penned an article last month for The Atlantic entitled, "Tipping is Weird Now." The guys have an open, frank discussion about the state of tipping in America. Enjoy! TrapDraw Listener L...
Episode 226: TrapDraw Special Report
February 17, 2023 13:22 - 1 hourIn light of recent events, TC and Cody fire up a special edition of the TrapDraw to cover the train derailment in Ohio, the Chinese spy balloon and a robust agenda of updates from all over the globe.
Episode 225: The Booth Vol. 2 with Neil & Cody
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourCody and Neil return for a second installment of The Booth. After a brief journey through the pitfalls of home ownership, the guys go one on one with questions for each other covering a variety of topics.
Episode 224: TC & Randy Chop Session
February 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourTC & Randy are back this week to discuss, and hopefully solve, the world's issues. They play voicemails, go over several housekeeping items, and get into a robust agenda. Enjoy! TrapDraw Listener Line: 1-833-330-8725
Episode 223: NFL Roundtable
February 02, 2023 03:41 - 2 hoursThis week's episode is an NFL Roundtable with TC, Randy, KVV, and Micah Pueschel aka Mr. Poosh (of the band Iration). They eulogize the Niners and Bengals, look ahead to the Super Bowl in a couple weeks, and then close out the episode with a robust discussion of the ten best QBs in the league. Enjoy!
Episode 222: TC & Randy Chop Session
January 26, 2023 01:54 - 1 hourChop Session time! TC & Randy unpack their recent adventures, share some voicemails, react to the NFL weekend, and run down the most important news stories from across the globe. Enjoy! TrapDraw Listener Line: 1-(833)-330-8725
Episode 221: The Booth! (w/ Neil & Cody)
January 19, 2023 20:45 - 1 hourLots of new things percolating on the TrapDraw this year, and one such thing we're very excited about is welcoming Sarge and the Merch Czar each month for 'In the Booth' episodes. These episodes are honest, open, wide-ranging discussions between Neil Schuster and Cody McBride all about life, work, interests, and anything and everything in-between. Enjoy! If you want to react to anything you've heard feel free to drop us a line on the TrapDraw Listener Line: 1-833-330-8725!
Episode 220: TC & Randy Chop Session
January 09, 2023 22:48 - 1 hourTC and Randy are here for the first chop session of 2023. They have a host of stories to catch up on, look ahead to the NFL playoffs, and unveil the much-anticipated Listener Line! The Listener Line is for anybody so inclined to hit us up and offer insight into a story we've touched upon or a tip on something to look out for. The number is (833)-330-8725. We'll take our favorite messages and work them into future episodes, so give us a shout! Enjoy.
Episode 219: 2023 Goals!
December 30, 2022 20:25 - 1 hourIt's time for one of our favorite traditions--our annual Goals episode! Randy, TC, Soly, DJ and Neil assign a label to the new year, go through their respective 2022 goals, and reveal their new goals for the new year. Enjoy!
Episode 218: TC & Randy Chop Session
December 21, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour2022 comes to a close on the TrapDraw in fitting style with a chop session featuring TC & Randy. They attempt to work through a robust agenda of only the most important news items from across the globe, including some sports sprinkled in towards the back half. Plus, we'd be remiss not to offer a heartfelt 'thank you' to everyone for listening to the show this year. We'll be back the first week of January with our annual Goals Pod, plus some cool, listener-involved features we're hoping to inc...
Episode 217: "The Long Golden Afternoon" by Stephen Proctor
December 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourToday's show is a conversation with writer Stephen Proctor (@SProctorGolf on twitter) about his new book, "The Long Golden Afternoon: Golf's Age of Glory, 1864-1914." This book is an expertly-researched, easy-to-read look into a half-century of the game which sets the stage for the modern age while at the same time dealing with a lot of issues still at the heart of golf today (eg. technology). Stephen shines light on forgotten champions such as John Ball, John Henry Taylor, and many more. It'...
Episode 216: Football Chop Session
December 08, 2022 05:03 - 2 hoursThis week's show is all about football. Joining TC & Randy are two familiar faces, Micah Pueschel (front-man for the band Iration) and Kevin Van Valkenburg (writer for ESPN). The show kicks off with a bit of college football discussion, notably Deion to Boulder, Hugh Freeze to Auburn, and Buck Tech to the playoff. Then they dive into a robust NFL discussion--who's winning the season-long NFL team draft, what's up with the Niners, Ravens, and Bengals; and of course so, so much more (including ...
Episode 215: Wrapping Up the 2022 LPGA Season with Beth Ann Nichols
November 30, 2022 23:12 - 1 hourOn this week's episode Randy talks with Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) about the 2022 LPGA season. They begin by examining the strong words of CME Group's Terry Duffy ahead of the Tour Championship and what that says about current leadership and things to come. Next, they dive into the biggest players and events of the season, including a rousing game of Success Or Failure. Enjoy!
Episode 214: 2022-2023 College Basketball Preview (ft. The Athletic's Brendan Quinn)
November 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourThis week Randy is talking college hoops with Brendan Quinn of The Athletic. In addition to his writing at The Athletic, Brendan is on twitter @BFQuinn and co-hosts 'The Moving Screen' podcast. He and Randy talk about the best players in college ball this season, some of the most intriguing newcomers, and preview the power conferences along with a few 'mid-majors.' Hopefully everybody stateside has a safe, relaxing Thanksgiving, and be sure to watch some Feast Week college basketball. Enjoy! ...
BONUS Episode: Q&A with TC & Randy
November 17, 2022 17:54 - 22 minutesIt's a bonus episode! TC & Randy invited any questions last week and dutifully answer said queries here--enjoy!
Episode 213: TC & Randy Chop Session PLUS 2022 World Cup Preview ft. THG
November 17, 2022 17:11 - 1 hourTC and Randy are back this week to talk about the happenings of the world. Randy debriefs on his retreat up to the monastery, the two clean-up some loose ends from last week, drop a few important sports takes, and touch on the stories around the world they're monitoring. At the end of the show college friend and soccer hooligan, THG, calls in for an in-depth preview of the World Cup in Qatar beginning next week. Enjoy!
Episode 212: TC & Randy Chop Session
November 09, 2022 00:30 - 1 hourAnother week, another chop session with TC & Randy. And to spice things up they get some pet peeves off their chests while also discussing world events, sports, and so much more. Enjoy!
Episode 211: TC & Randy Chop Session
November 01, 2022 20:55 - 1 hourTC & Randy are back for another chop session this week as there is simply too much to get to! They hit on a few news items before diving into the world of NFL, NBA, CFB, and more. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOP...
Episode 210: TC & Randy Chop Session
October 27, 2022 20:03 - 1 hourSo much to talk about this week as TC & Randy reunite to discuss the state of the world. Tron is back from Korea where Lil Kimmy stood him up on their planned summit, Randy is back from some boondoggles across the country, including whipping Mr. P in golf, and well, folks, the agenda is robust. They dig into all the most important stories from around the globe. Enjoy!
Episode 209: "When Revelation Comes" by Jim Hartsell
October 19, 2022 18:27 - 1 hourToday's show is a conversation between Randy and Jim Hartsell about Jim's new book, "When Revelation Comes". The book is available now through Back9 Press and is Jim's second book. Besides his full-length writing, Jim writes at his website, jhartsellgolf.com, and contributes to a number of places, including The Golfer's Journal, Links Diary, and our own NLU website. "When Revelation Comes" is about a trip Jim took to Scotland in August of 2021 in the aftermath of losing his youngest son, Jor...
Episode 208: MLB Playoff Preview (w/ Dom Cotroneo)
October 11, 2022 18:49 - 1 hourBaseball in October is a beautiful thing, nothing beats the pressure of playoff baseball. With all four Division Series beginning today, the TrapDraw has you covered. On today's episode Randy is joined by Dominic Cotroneo (@Dom_Cotroneo on twitter) to preview each series, hand out regular season awards, and a lot more. Dom is a fascinating guy--he'll be working behind the scenes for TBS this postseason as a stats researcher, he hosts a Brewers post-game show throughout the regular season in M...
Episode 207: TC & Randy Chop Session
October 05, 2022 20:11 - 1 hourIt's a chop session this week with TC & Randy. They have some sincere apologies to make for last week's audio, get into all the cheating scandals around the world of sports, and catch-up on both sports and non-sports stories alike. Lots of things to monitor! Enjoy. Draft Kings Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ), 1-800-52...
Episode 206: What's Going On in the World (with The Sarge)
September 29, 2022 19:00 - 1 hourTC & Randy have been long overdue to catch up with The Sarge, Cody McBride, and ask him what is going on in the world. The trio discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, protests in Iran, the rumored coup in China, and the Italian elections--along with many tangents along the way. Enjoy, and check out Cody's Downrange podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! DraftKings Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1...
Episode 205: Catching Up With The Merch Czar
September 22, 2022 01:22 - 1 hourWhat a treat when the Merch Czar, Neil Schuster, drops by the show! He joins TC & Randy to discuss current events before detailing his recent ascent of Mt. Rainier. From the pre-climb training to whether he's now a full-blown mountaineer, he shares thoughts from the adventure. Enjoy! Draft Kings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ)...
Episode 204: TC & Randy Chop Session
September 14, 2022 21:38 - 1 hourTC & Randy have a ton to run through in this week's show. They begin with some critical mea culpas, pay tribute to the passing of the Queen, debrief on the week in Cincy at the LPGA tournament, check-in on numerous stories around the world in which they are closely monitoring, and finally analyze week 1 of the NFL. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN...
Episode 203: LPGA Tour Talk w/ Beth Ann Nichols
September 07, 2022 21:36 - 1 hourIn this week's episode Tron and Randy welcome in Golfweek senior writer Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) to discuss all things LPGA tour. From Brooke Henderson's major triumph at the Evian to Lexi's near-miss at Congressional, they catch up on the biggest stories in the women's game, including looking ahead to the 2023 tour schedule. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ...
Episode 202: NFL Team Draft
September 02, 2022 17:12 - 1 hourToday's show is an NFL season preview of sorts. Tron, Randy, Kevin Van Valkenburg (ESPN) and Micah Pueschel (Iration) will be going through the entire league drafting eight teams each for a season-long competition based on the following scoring system: 1 point for each regular season win (0.5 points for a tie) 2 points for making the playoffs 2 points for making the Divisional round 3 points for making the Conference championship 4 points for making the Super Bowl 2 points for winning the Su...
Episode 201: TC & Randy Chop Session
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourTron and Randy are back this week with some unfinished business. They correct some mistakes from last week, unpack TC's trip to Delaware, highlight reading and listening subjects of note, and then get into the most important news stories from around the world. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (...
Episode 200: TC & Randy Chop Session
August 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourTwo hundred episodes! What a world. On today's show Tron and Randy catch up on a bunch of news and items of interest, including recent airline experiences, Randy's trip to Iowa at the Field of Dreams, and so much more. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings dot com slash sportsbook for terms and resources. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Tennessee, call or text the Tennessee redline at 1-800...
Episode 199: The Universe
August 13, 2022 01:45 - 2 hoursOn this week's Trap Draw Tron is joined by Chris Dupuis - aka Astrodupes - to take a deep, deep dive into the world of astrophysics and astronomy. Chris helps us understand his research into galaxies as well as dark matter, working with modern telescopes and satellites, black holes, and a ton more. Put on your thinking cap for this one! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),...
Episode 198: "The Bear" Perfect Club
August 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hourOn this week's Trap Draw - DJ, Tron, and Kevin Van Valkenburg bring you another Perfect Club deep dive into all aspects of one of our new favorite shows "The Bear". The show profiles a young chef (Jeremy Allen White) who has returned to Chicago to take over his family's Italian sandwich shop.
Episode 197: Alaska
July 26, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourIn honor of the USGA's US Senior Women's Amateur taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, Tron and Randy are bringing back the city preview. Today's guest is Nate Carr. Nate is a friend of the pod, an Alaskan by birth, and a proud resident of Anchorage. He tells us what life is like in the 49th state. From the long winters to the gigantic mosquitoes, and everything in between, Nate informs us on what it's like up there. Enjoy! DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, cr...
Episode 196: Chris Welsh, Reds Broadcaster, Talks Baseball & Golf
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutesWe've arrived at the All-Star break of the baseball season so it's a perfect time to chat a little baseball and golf with Chris Welsh, Cincinnati Reds broadcast analyst. Chris is a former major league pitcher and has been broadcasting baseball since 1993. In addition to his knowledge and expertise around baseball, he's also an avid golfer, playing on the road as he travels all over the country during the season. Enjoy! DraftKings note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisi...
Episode 195: TC & Randy Chop Session (Again)
July 12, 2022 22:14 - 1 hourTron and Randy are back to cover a wide range of topics in this week's episode. They start with things they've been reading, watching, and eating. Next, they dabble in a bit of airline talk (spoiler: bad stuff happening!), and then tackle the crucial sports and news stories of the day, including a completely fake Indian Cricket League getting busted. Enjoy! Draft Kings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling ...
Episode 194: TC& Randy Chop Session
July 07, 2022 22:31 - 1 hourTron and Randy catch-up on all the most important news of the day in this episode. They discuss the going-ons at Wimbledon, early stories from the Tour de France, recap a wild NBA draft + free agency period, before moving on to academia, technology, and so much more. Enjoy! Draft Kings Legal Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ), 1-8...
Episode 193: Wimbledon Preview w/ David Law
June 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourDid you know Wimbledon starts today? Well now you do, and the TrapDraw is previewing the men's and women's action with David Law, co-host of The Tennis Podcast. David has been involved in the game for over twenty years as a broadcaster, podcaster, and speaker. The Tennis Podcast is a wonderful show which breaks down the world of tennis is smart, nuanced, and funny manner week in and week out. It's a great show for all fans of tennis. In this episode, David discusses the incredible run Iga Świ...
Episode 192: Beth Ann Nichols
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourIt's a major week on the LPGA tour which means it's a great time to catch up with Beth Ann Nichols, senior writer for Golfweek, on everything and anything to do with women's golf! This week the women are in Bethesda, MD, at Congressional Country Club for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. We touch on that, take a look back on Minjee Lee's triumphant win at the US Women's Open a few weeks ago, hand out some midseason-ish superlatives, and chat about so much more. You can find Beth Ann on twitt...
Episode 191: Boston with John Ezekowitz
June 16, 2022 17:33 - 1 hourWe're back to our bread and butter on this week's Trap Draw as we take a comprehensive look at the city of Boston with John Ezekowitz. John grew up in Boston, went to Harvard and worked for a time in the NBA with the Suns as an analytics consultant before pursuing a career in finance. We talk all things Boston and get John's perspective on the evolution of analytics in pro and college sports. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be a...