Episodes

Dec. 22, 2021

253. Conversation with The Batting Stance Guy

We talk Gar Ryness, AKA the Batting Stance Guy, discussing the story behind the hobby, how it started, the places it has taken him, the process of crafting each stance, the teams and players that have requested his imitation…
Dec. 16, 2021

252. Conversation with Dave Sims, Mariners Play-by-Play

We talk with Seattle Mariners Play-by-Play broadcaster Dave Sims, discussing his multi-sport background, how he found a home with the Mariners, an average day at the park as a broadcaster, how he creates his catchphrases, “t…
Dec. 8, 2021

251. Conversation with Rob Nelson, Inventor of Big League Chew

We talk with baseball icon and Big League Chew inventor, Rob Nelson, discussing the origin story of the famous baseball gum, his journey in the game, the successes and failed ideas with the Big League Chew brand, some of the…
Dec. 2, 2021

250. Free Agent Deals Before the Lockout

We talk about the headline free agency acquisitions from the past week, including Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, Javy Baez, Marcus Semien, Robbie Ray and more, as well as the latest playoff expansion proposal, MLB admitting to …
Nov. 24, 2021

249. 2021 MLB Season Recap & Awards

We talk preseason standings projections and how they compared to the final standings, season awards including Rookies of the Year, Comeback Players of the Year, Managers of the Year, Cy Youngs and MVPs, the latest signings a…
Nov. 3, 2021

248. ATLANTA BRAVES - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS & A TEAM OF DESTINY

We talk the Atlanta Braves closing out the World Series in Game 6, the Astros not having much life from the start, Max Fried’s redemption game and close call at first, Freddie Freeman finally getting his ring (and when we sh…
Nov. 2, 2021

247. World Series Games 3, 4 & 5 Recap

We talk Games 3, 4 and 5 of the World Series, including Ian Anderson getting pulled after 5 innings of no-hit ball, whether Brian Snitker played with fire and got lucky, how he set the Braves up for the remainder of the seri…
Oct. 28, 2021

246. World Series Games 1 & 2 Recap

We talk Games 1 and 2 of the World Series, including the Braves’ statement win to open the series despite losing Charlie Morton to a fractured fibula, everyone getting that free taco right away (and the issue with that promo…
Oct. 26, 2021

245. World Series Preview

We talk the ends of the ALCS and NLCS, how the Red Sox were in the driver’s seat and couldn’t finish the series, why the “they weren’t expected to make it this far” argument doesn’t apply, the Astros finding a way to flip a …
Oct. 22, 2021

244. NLCS / ALCS Update Pt. II

We talk the latest NLCS and ALCS games, including the two Astro blowouts against the Red Sox, Houston’s lineup finally figuring it out, the Laz Diaz missed calls (and why all the blame *can’t* be placed on him), the mysterio…
Oct. 19, 2021

243. NLCS / ALCS Update

We talk Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS, Atlanta jumping out to a surprising 2-0 series lead, Joc Pederson and Austin Riley leading the way, a fraction of Braves fans unfairly coming at Freddie Freeman, Dave Roberts overmanaging (…
Oct. 15, 2021

242. ALCS / NLCS Preview

We talk conclusion to the Astros / White Sox ALDS, Houston responding to Ryan Tepera’s cheating allegations, how there was never much hope for Chicago, the Braves doing just enough to get past the Brewers, whether they’ll be…
Oct. 12, 2021

241. LDS Update

We talk Red Sox eliminating the Rays and moving on to the ALCS, the crazy automatic double call that saved the Red Sox, why the Rays will never win a World Series until they change one major thing, the White Sox hanging on i…
Oct. 5, 2021

BONUS POD: Checking in from the American League Wild Card Game

We are HERE in Boston for the 2021 AL Wild Card Game, giving you the stories, updates, predictions you asked for! Enjoy!
Oct. 1, 2021

240. Three Games Left: Buckle Up.

We talk the magic and mojo of the Seattle Mariners heading into the final weekend of the season, whether they can end their postseason drought, the AL Wild Card race as a whole, Devin Williams punching a wall and taking hims…
Sept. 28, 2021

239. One. Week. Left.

We talk the final week of the season that remains, the Yankees swapping spots with the Red Sox after a weekend sweep, the potential AL Wild Card tiebreaker scenarios including a chaos-inducing five-team tiebreaker, the Padre…
Sept. 24, 2021

238. Rays Steal Sign Card, Tony La Russa Deserves an Apology & Cardinals Win Streak

We talk Kevin Kiermaier stealing the Jays’ scouting report card, Toronto’s retaliation and whether it was warranted, whether the Jays should have thrown at Kiermaier in his first AB, the White Sox being the first team this s…
Sept. 21, 2021

237. Machado & Tatis Jr. Scuffle

We talk Manny Machado calling out Fernando Tatis Jr., whether it was warranted and whether or not it can help the Padres moving forward, the Cardinals sweeping the Friars in the middle of a lengthy winning streak, the Brewer…
Sept. 17, 2021

236. Let the Postseason Clinching Begin

We talk the Giants and Dodgers clinching postseason berths, the Giants continuing to surprise, the value of a manager in today’s game, if anyone would stand a chance in a one-game Wild Card matchup against the Dodgers, how L…
Sept. 14, 2021

235. Yankees/Mets Whistling Controversy, Scherzer’s 3,000th K, Brewers No-Hitter

We talk Yankees and Mets’ 9/11 ceremony and game, the series finale and the whistling controversy, why it’s being labeled as “cheating,” Max Scherzer collecting his 3,000 strikeout in one of his best career performances, how…
Sept. 10, 2021

234. Derek Jeter is a Hall of Famer & 2022 Eligibles

We talk Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Derek Jeter’s legacy and his singular goal of winning, why the overrated conversation doesn’t matter anymore, Larry Walker’s speech and his fascinating love for Spongebob, those eligi…
Sept. 7, 2021

233. These Teams Have (Re)-Entered the Chat

We talk Dodgers/Giants series from the weekend, how San Francisco reclaimed first and whether we’re looking at a Game 163 at the end of the season, whether rally towels should be used during the regular season, the Mets ente…
Aug. 31, 2021

232. Corniest Team in Baseball & One Month Left

We talk the Mets’ latest tomfoolery and thumbs down drama, how it makes zero sense and how the organization has failed to keep all of this year’s shenanigans in house, why the fans are the last people you want to alienate, w…
Aug. 27, 2021

231. One Last Ride for Yadi & Orioles Snap the Streak

We talk Yadier Molina’s extension and announcement that 2022 will be his final season, whether batterymate Adam Wainwright will join him, whether this will motivate the Cardinals to push the chips in next year, how his game …