Draft Class

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Join your host Jon Saks and a rotating pool of guests as they compete each week to draft the best movies, performances and more from the greatest entertainers of all-time! Every draft begins the same: the host and guests put their names onto a wheel. The wheel gets spun. Whomever the wheel lands on, gets to pick any film from that draft subjects career. After discussing that film, that person's name is deleted from the wheel, and then it gets spun again, at which point whomever the wheel lands on next can draft any other film of that draft subjects career. Snake style. The number of rounds per draft is dependent on the length or depth of that subjects career. It is meant as an exercise to speak about what makes them unique or compelling. Thank you for your support!

Episodes

I don't deserve this... to die like this. I was building a Draft Class. On the day of his passing, Jon Saks shares his Top 10 Gene Hackman Films. GENE HACKMAN January 30, 1930 - February 27, 2025 "Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!" Support the show

Feb 27

47 min

Adrien Brody

Thank Draft Class, not me. He wants us to survive. Well, that's what we have to believe. On the verge of potentially joining a very exclusive club of actors who have TWO Best Actor Oscars, ADRIEN BRODY! Who will win Best Actor? Who will win Best Supporting Actor?? Who will win Best Picture??? How many times has Bianca seen The Brutalist???? Joining Jon Saks for the ADRIEN BRODY Draft - SPECIAL GUEST! Bianca Soto "Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a messag...

Feb 24

1 hr 5 min

Sean Baker

Could you give us some change, please? Draft Class said we have asthma and we have to eat ice-cream right away. One of the more unique directors working today, with a very distinct grounded style focusing on people and places that are usually not shown on the big screen. His most recent film, "Anora," was Oscar nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Screenplay. Welcome to Hollywood, SEAN BAKER! Joining Jon Saks for the SEAN BAKER Dr...

Feb 17

1 hr 25 min

Saturday Night Live - Round 2

Live from Draft Class, it's the Saturday Night Live Cast Draft! We are replaying one of our first Draft's in honor of the upcoming SNL 50th Anniversary Celebration which is happening tonight!! Listen along as we Draft among the 50 years and counting of SNL cast members to try and Draft the Best Team! Who is your favorite SNL Cast member ever? What would be your dream Top 7 SNL Cast?? Which Drafter has the best team??? Click Here for Round 3 Click Here for Round 4 Click Here for Round 5 ...

Feb 16

56 min

Saturday Night Live

Live from Draft Class, it's the Saturday Night Live Cast Draft! We are replaying one of our first Draft's in honor of the upcoming SNL 50th Anniversary Celebration! Listen along as we Draft among the 50 years and counting of SNL cast members to try and Draft the Best Team! What is your SNL Top 10 List?? Click Here for Round 2 Click Here for Round 3 Click Here for Round 4 Click Here for Round 5 Click Here for Round 6 Click Here for the Final Round Joining Jon Saks for the SATURDAY NIGHT ...

Feb 14

55 min

Martin Short

Oh, Draft Class. In-famous is when you're MORE than famous. This man El Guapo, he's not just famous, he's IN-famous. Continuing our preparation for the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary celebration, let us bend the comedic knee to one of the more fearless and funny performers of the past 40 years, MARTIN SHORT! Joining Jon Saks for the MARTIN SHORT Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS! Dennis Hurley "Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!" Support the show

Feb 10

1 hr 34 min

John Belushi

Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Draft Class? Hell no! To get you ready for the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Celebration, we're going to celebrate one of the SNL pillars who helped invent the modern movie comedy, and passed away at the way too young age of 33, JOHN BELUSHI! Joining Jon Saks for the JOHN BELUSHI Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS! Paul Pallotta "Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us ...

Feb 3

1 hr 9 min

Michael Shannon

You think I'm crazy? Well, listen up, there's a Draft Class coming like nothing you've ever seen, and not a one of you is prepared for it. Who better to get nuts with during the despair of winter than an actor with volcanic levels of energy who somehow remains completely captivating and lovable the entire time, routinely eviscerating whomever he shares the screen with. It's the loon with our favorite tunes, MICHAEL SHANNON! Joining Jon Saks for the MICHAEL SHANNON Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS! ...

Jan 27

57 min

Reese Witherspoon - Round 2

Well, you know, Mom, there are other ways to enjoy yourself... without, Draft Class. Joining Jon Saks for the Final Round of the REESE WITHERSPOON Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS! Frank Bonacci Amanda Van Nostrand Robert Allen Check out Amanda in the feature film, "Fog" Currently available on Tubi! "Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!" Support the show

Jan 20

1 hr 21 min

Reese Witherspoon

Dear Draft Class. I do not often speak with you and ask for things, but now I really must insist that you help me win the election tomorrow because I deserve it and Paul Metzler doesn't, as you well know. I realize that it was your divine hand that disqualified Tammy Metzler and now I'm asking that you go that one last mile and make sure to put me in office where I belong so that I may carry out your will on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Is there a more delightful person than America's Swe...

Jan 13

1 hr 23 min