Hyperobject Industries, led by Adam McKay, has launched Jockular, a podcast by three queer best friends Katie Kershaw, Tien Tran and ER Fightmaster. Together with their guests, they discuss all things queer, trans and female forwards in the world of sports. .
Hyperobject Industries says “Jockular” is “sports commentary, cultural criticism, and light-hearted gossip” spanning sports such as college basketball, pro soccer, and “Powerslap” (which is oddly real). The company will provide the same amount of
The podcast will premiere on March 8, 2024 and will be available on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Episodes are scheduled to drop every Friday. (Listen to the trailer below.)
The three hosts first met in Chicago, where they were performers with the improv comedy troupe Second City. Fight Master most recently appeared as Dr. Kai Bartley on the latest season of Grey's Anatomy and the latest season of Hulu's Sharyl. Fight Master has played AAU basketball and volleyball. Tran plays Ellen on Hulu's “How I Met Your Father” and is the co-host of Crooked Media's podcast “Hysteria.” Kershaw recently recurred on Season 4 of the FX series Fargo and previously starred in the HBO limited series Mrs. Martin. Fletcher” She has a recurring role on Season 2 of Peacock’s original comedy “Killing It.”
Kershaw, Fightmaster and Tran said in a joint statement: “We are obsessed with all things women's sports and are thrilled that HyperObject is turning our gay group chat into a podcast.” “We want Jockular to be a home for comedy fans who love sports and sports fans who love hot gossip. Just to be clear, we don't talk about statistics and numbers, but Kim・We would appreciate your help in understanding where Malki got the blazer.”
McKay commented: “When we think of sports, many of us think of athletes and men with tribal arm tattoos. But E.R., Tien, and Katie say that sports aren't just funny when they're all out there. It's a diverse world, and it's a reminder that the more unique your perspective, the more fun sports can be. Did I mention they're really funny?
“Jockular” is produced in partnership with Meadowlark Media, founded by former ESPN president John Skipper and sports commentator Dan Le Batard. The series is executive produced by McKay, Le Batard, and HyperObject Industries' Clare Slaughter and Harry Nelson.
“Jockular” is a collection of McKay’s Hyperobject Industries original podcasts, including “Without,” “Death at the Wing,” “Réunion: Shark Attacks in Paradise,” “Broken: Seeking Justice,” “Staying In With Emily and Kumail,” and more. It will be added to the lineup. ” The company's films include his Netflix drama “Don't Look Up,” and its TV projects include his HBO drama series “Succession” and “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Diana.”
Listen to the trailer for “Jockular.”
Pictured above (left to right): Tien Tran, Katie Kershaw, ER Fight Master
