Random Offense is an interactive news show confronting the cultural flashpoints that reliably ignite debate across the sports world. This show invites you to dig deeper, challenge assumptions, and join the conversation in a way sports media rarely has.
Ethan Strauss is a former NBA beat writer for ESPN and The Athletic who knows the inner workings of traditional sports media. Now, on 2WAY, he's hosting unfiltered conversations with media moguls, broadcasters, former athletes, and fans. He’s joined by producer Trace Crutchfield, whose background in immersive, offbeat reporting helps guide the show’s tone. Between Ethan and Trace, all bases are covered—especially the ones nobody else dares to touch.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Random Offense is an interactive news show confronting the cultural flashpoints that reliably ignite debate across the sports world. This show invites you to dig deeper, challenge assumptions, and join the conversation in a way sports media rarely has.
Ethan Strauss is a former NBA beat writer for ESPN and The Athletic who knows the inner workings of traditional sports media. Now, on 2WAY, he's hosting unfiltered conversations with media moguls, broadcasters, former athletes, and fans. He’s joined by producer Trace Crutchfield, whose background in immersive, offbeat reporting helps guide the show’s tone. Between Ethan and Trace, all bases are covered—especially the ones nobody else dares to touch.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ethan and special guest Nancy Rommelmann on Friday 8/15 at 4PM ET as they discuss sports, media, men vs. women —complete with live caller participation!
(00:00) Introduction
(02:30) Male Cheerleaders
(06:11) Cultural Shifts
(14:39) Sextortion in Sports
(27:56) NFL Fandom
(31:46) Cultural Shifts
(39:14) Mark Marin
(47:12) Andrew Tate
(55:32) Humor in Controversial Figures
(01:00:08) Conclusions
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.