Episode 16 | Random Offense with Ethan Strauss

*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.

With a commitment to thoughtful honesty, we explore topics often considered too taboo—or too politically sensitive—for legacy media to address openly.

The name Random Offense is meant to evoke the chaos of real conversation. Not shock for shock’s sake, but a break from passive commentary—toward a more dynamic, participatory dialogue where regular people, not just pundits, get the mic. That’s what 2WAY is built for.

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 brings that experience to a wider audience—hosting unfiltered conversations with media moguls, broadcasters, former athletes, and fans that simply couldn’t happen at MSM. 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.

2WAY is a revolutionary live video platform that transforms passive viewing into dynamic, participatory events. It empowers creators and thinkers to engage directly with their most devoted followers—inviting fans into real-time conversations where their questions and voices help shape the show.