Mascot Draft with Craig Lee Thomas

Get Played

Headgum

Leisure, Video Games, Comedy

4.7 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2025

⏱️ 121 minutes

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Summary

Craig Lee Thomas (Helldivers 2, DC Dark Legion) returns to the show to talk voicing Superman, donning the Helldivers 2 armor and to draft his favorite video game mascots with Heather, Nick and Matt.

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