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PODCAST

Is This Thing On?

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

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00:44:51

The New Hosts Vs. Depression

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2025/11/29

New hosts take over the pod, and the sponsors respond.

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00:26:37

The Simmons vs the Villains

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/11/22

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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00:49:35

Everybody vs Everybody

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/11/07

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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00:34:54

Peter vs Caleb vs Jay vs Jason vs Tyler vs Evelynne

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2025/10/31

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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00:12:44

Podcast vs Its Hosts

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/10/24

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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00:33:13

Brandon vs The Writing on the Wall

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2025/10/17

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, blockbuster trade, and life as both fantasy manager and retired aux-cord icon.Then Dylan Schlemmer steps up for Who’s That Guy?, where we break down his season, react to the campaign ad targeting his opponent, and

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00:44:13

Evelynne vs the Patriarchy

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/10/10

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 turn to the games: Evelynne Simmons joins Manager? Hardly Know Her to talk about being second in the league but first in her house, while Caleb Simmons takes the mic for Who’s That Guy? and tries to explain

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24:10

Tyler vs the Rebuild

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/10/03

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 his league backstory, his “daddy/child” record, and his takes in a lightning round.This episode is brought to you by League Dues Donations™ and Jay’s Silver Shop™.

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27:25

Reid vs Rational Asset Value

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/10/03

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 $35 and how he feels about his season. After that, Michael Rofe steps in to explain flipping $35 into a first-rounder. Finally, Brandon Rodriguez takes the spotlight in Who’s That Guy? as we learn his

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35:08

Jay vs Winning It All

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2025/10/03

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 Guy?, where we cover his league history, “daddy/child” record, and run him through the lightning round. We close with a tribute to one of our league’s all-time legends.This episode is brought to you by

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43:38

Caleb vs the Odds

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/10/03

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 hot seat for Who’s That Guy?, where we dig into his fantasy history, his “daddy/child” record, and a lightning round of takes.This episode is brought to you by Notre Dame Nostalgia™ and Jason’s Basketball

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43:38

Jason vs Everybody

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2025/10/03

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?, where we learn his fantasy backstory, uncover his “daddy/child” record, and put him through the lightning round.This episode is brought to you by the Coffey Calendar System™ and Simmons Destination

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49:00

Patrick vs the League Median

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/10/03

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 league. Finally, Braden takes the hot seat in Who’s That Guy? as we uncover his league history, “daddy/child” record, and put him through the lightning round.This episode is brought to you by Spencer Smith’s

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36:14

Dylan vs 6 Beers in 20 Minutes

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2025/10/03

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?, where we explore his fantasy history, “daddy/child” record, and a lightning round of chaos. We close with Caleb’s flat parlay update… and Pat’s legendary rant.This episode is brought to you by Rofe’s Fade

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48:36

Ricky vs the Committee

Is This Thing On? ·

2025/10/03

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 joins for Who’s That Guy?, where we dig into his league story, his fantasy “daddy” record, and a lightning round of chaos.This episode is brought to you by Spencer Smith: Fantasy Defense Attorney, and Josh

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