Potato Draft
Summary
In this episode of Regulation Podcast, the hosts conduct a five-round snake draft to determine the best types of potato preparations. The group debates the validity of broad picks like "French fries" and "potato chips" while selecting specific dishes such as tater tots, mashed potatoes, and twice-baked potatoes. The discussion highlights personal anecdotes, regional preferences, and the importance of texture, ranging from crispy hash browns to creamy gnocchi.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Introduction to the Potato Draft
Draft Rules, Nicknames, and Team Size
Round 1: Andrew picks Tater Tots
Round 2: Jeff picks Mashed Potatoes
Debate on Mashed Potatoes vs. Vanilla
Round 3: Gavin picks French Fries
The French Fry Naming and Cut Debate
Round 4: Eric picks Potato Chips
Sponsor Breaks
Round 5: Nick picks Twice-Baked Potato
Round 6: Eric picks Gnocchi
Round 7: Gavin picks Jacket Potato
Round 8: Jeff picks Crispy Shredded Hash Brown
Round 9: Andrew picks Potato Croquette
Round 10: Andrew picks Hasselback Potato
Round 11: Jeff picks Potatoes Au Gratin
Round 12: Gavin picks Home Fries
Sponsor Breaks
Round 13: Eric picks Sweet Potato
Round 14: Nick picks Smashed Potatoes
Round 15: Jeff picks Potato Pierogi
Round 16: Nick picks Tornado Potato
Round 17: Gavin picks Shitty Tech
Round 18: Eric picks Mom's Potato Soup
Round 19: Andrew picks Potato Bun
Final Draft Recap
Honorable Mentions and French Fry Debate
Reverse Draft Ideas and Outro
Monopoly Sponsor
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