Is This Thing On?

Reid Watson & Patrick Bales
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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 ridiculous sports talk, this is your front-row ticket to the madness.

Episodes

  1. 6H AGO

    Brandon vs The Writing on the Wall

    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 unpack whether this mysterious girlfriend truly exists. This episode is brought to you by Austin Wehrheim’s Adventure Kingdom™ and the Watson Council for a Better League™.

    33 min
  2. Evelynne vs the Patriarchy

    OCT 10

    Evelynne vs the Patriarchy

    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 how it feels to lose to his wife week after week. This episode is brought to you by Quarter Life Crisis Insurance™ and the Fantasy Widows Foundation™.

    44 min
  3. Tyler vs the Rebuild

    OCT 3

    Tyler vs the Rebuild

    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™.

    24 min
  4. Reid vs Rational Asset Value

    OCT 3

    Reid vs Rational Asset Value

    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 fantasy backstory, “daddy/child” record, and fire through a lightning round of takes. This episode is brought to you by the Michael Coffey Wanted Ad™ and Square Space™.

    27 min
  5. Jay vs Winning It All

    OCT 3

    Jay vs Winning It All

    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 Reid’s Discount Store™ and McGruff the Crime Dog™.

    35 min
  6. Caleb vs the Odds

    OCT 3

    Caleb vs the Odds

    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 Camp™.

    44 min
  7. Jason vs Everybody

    OCT 3

    Jason vs Everybody

    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 Weddings™.

    44 min
  8. Patrick vs the League Median

    OCT 3

    Patrick vs the League Median

    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 Automatic Wins™ and Nepo QB Enterprises™.

    49 min
  9. Dylan vs 6 Beers in 20 Minutes

    OCT 3

    Dylan vs 6 Beers in 20 Minutes

    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 Factory and The Bank of Evelynne.

    36 min
  10. Ricky vs the Committee

    OCT 3

    Ricky vs the Committee

    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 Davis’ Discount Couch Emporium.

    49 min
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About

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 ridiculous sports talk, this is your front-row ticket to the madness.

Information

  • Creator
    Reid Watson & Patrick Bales
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Reid Watson & Patrick Bales
  • Show Website
    Is This Thing On?