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Every Monday and Friday we will be breaking down and recapping the series that were, the standings, the good, the bad and the angry from MLB.

Release date: 2023-03-25

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1. Renewed Passion - This podcast, along with many other Jomboy Media projects, has renewed my passion for the sport of baseball. The way they discuss the game with detail and reason, along with some humility and buffoonery, makes for a more interesting listen than any ESPN/MLB Network show. Keep up the good work!!!
2022-12-01

2. Inaccurate - Listening to the Phillies v Astros preview episode (/), and I have to say, I’m shocked at how many inaccuracies I’ve heard in the first five minutes of the episode. I couldn’t even listen anymore. It’s clear as day these guys didn’t do their homework before recording (not Jomboy, his cohosts). Just poor podcasting. I’m a huge Jomboy fan and this episode just turned me off completely to this podcast.
2022-10-28

3. Best baseball podcast by far - I’m years old and I’ve played and watched baseball my whole life and it will always be a love of mine. That being said this is the only baseball podcast that makes baseball fun and easy to listen to. They’re research is in depth and spot on and Jomboy always gives the bay shout outs so / podcast
2022-10-26

4. Love the talk about baseball, not the sexual jokes or cursing - I love the coverage, insightful analysis, unique perspectives, and the true JOY in the hosts’ voices that comes from simply talking about baseball. BUT the sexual jokes and cursing in the shows prevent me from being able to listen to it in my house or with my kid, which is a real tragedy given baseball is such a simple and wonderful sport and aside from the language/sexual jokes, the show is excellent. I’d love to hear cleaner language and conversation since the purpose of the show is to talk about baseball. With respect, from someone who loves listening to y’all talk about baseball, please make it cleaner.
2022-10-16

5. It’s still a good show - Still listen to every episode, but the show isn’t as good as it used to be. I struggle to listen to Jake spend minutes saying “if this really good player plays really well, then that will be very impactful through the end of the season.” And if there was an option to just skip past when he says “I don’t know… I. Don’t. Know.” times an episode that would be awesome. I hope you all take the show back in Jimmy’s direction.
2022-09-19

6. Jomboy is great, Jake’s okay Trev not so much - Jomboy’s recaps got me to this podcast.He’s great. Jake is his oldest friend, and while he’s an acquired taste, he’s okay and the dynamic between Jimmy & Jake is fun. Trevor is a chore to listen too. Narcissistic pretty boy who the other two seem to tolerate. Always seems about two steps behind the conversation. Waste of airspace. Update. Seems like Jomboy agrees. Has avoided episodes with Trevor. I think I’ll do the same. UPDATE: Jim seems to have abandoned the show. Without him the show is completely missable. Bye bye.
2022-09-12

7. Getting kind of stale. - Used to be better a few years back. But I get it, they’re really successful now and have their show a certain way. Jomboy seems to be getting more bitter every year, doesn’t really seem like he was in . Maybe he’s just getting burnt out. But, this podcast still has its moments and is still a good enough listen to stay subbed to it and at least give every episode minutes before you decide if you want to skip. BBD, your fake laugh is horrible. Stop.
2022-08-29

8. Jake is a star - Love this podcast. You all do a great job. Jimmy and Jake remind me in the best possible way of Jay and Silent Bob. Which I guess makes Trevor the Ben Affleck character. And-when you say “Bo Bichette” it really sounds like “Boba Fett.” There’s gotta be some kind of thing to go with there.
2022-07-23

9. Jimmy and Jake are basically Ken Burns for our time - Ken Burn’s Baseball made me fall in love with the sport at a deeper level then ever before. It gave me a really good high on baseball. It made me smell the grass on opening day and feel peanut shells under my feet. Talking Baseball, Talking Yanks, Baseball Today, the Rose Rotation and other shows on Jomboy give me a small, steady dose of that same high Ken Burns gave me on a daily basis. They help me keep my love for baseball at a high level through the season, and help commiserate with me when my team is struggling. Thanks for working so hard guys! P.S. Tolkien Baseball should be it’s own weekly show. Trev watches minutes of LOTR extended cut and relates the lesson from that scene to baseball and his career.
2022-07-22

10. Not talkin yanks - I really like some of the other shows they do but Jake and Jimmy are not as prevalent on the show as they should be. The recaps on talkin yanks are awesome but on this show they’re dry and it sounds like they’re just reading it off both a piece of paper. Show would be much better without Trevor.
2022-06-16

11. Best baseball pod in history! - I can’t wait for each episode to drop! You’ve got big league super star, and World Series prophet: Trevor Plouffe (Plow-fff). The man himself, Jomboy (Jimmy) who started it all. The greatest blitzball player to ever walk the earth, Shaky Snakes Jake. And you can’t leave out BBD with dropping bombs of breaking news and his high pitched laugh that will brighten your day. This pod will get you Roman ready, listening to the dudes talk about baseball being hot in the streets!
2022-04-27

12. Jake - star for Jimmy, for Trevor. I think whatever Jake is, is off-putting, I hate the schtick, the sidebar bits and mutters of YANKEES… pinstripes in between continually bad baseball takes. How can you talk about expected stats while also sounding like you have no idea how the game of baseball functions I do not understand.
2022-04-20

13. Suggestion/request - I’ve been listening for three years. My favorite podcast. I’m so much more informed than any other baseball person in my life. Love what each of you bring to the podcast. Respect the hard work and hustle. I exclusively listen while running or driving to work (almost never watch on YouTube). Something I’ve noticed while listening, Jimmy seems distracted/not paying attention pretty often. Interrupting others’ thoughts or making a point that Jake or Trev literally just said… completely oblivious that he’s saying the exact same thing. It’s distracting and interrupts the flow of the show. Still love it. Minor complaint. Admittedly, this may be less apparent if I was watching the video feed. Thanks for the great pod!!
2022-04-14

14. Bob’s Honest Talkin’ Baseball Review - Full disclosure- Since my name is Bob, I am legally required to leave this review per the terms at the end of the April , episode. Tired of the corporate talking heads on ESPN, MLB Network, etc? These guys are talking to you, not down to you, as real fans of the game. It’s a passion project that deservedly blossomed into success. Another baseball radio show I do not need (tho I do dabble in other JM content). They have turned a lifelong fan of my team into more of a fan of the sport as a whole. The takes are compelling, the induced laughs get me weird looks at work.. I am not a friend of theirs, but they are certainly friends of mine.
2022-04-13

NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all aspec...

Release date: 2023-03-24

Comments

1. NP Meadowlark Media - It’s like Castaway. But instead of Tom Hanks talking to Wilson on an island it’s David talking to someone named “Coca” through his earpiece in an apartment. I think one day he will realize that due to years of insomnia Coca is his Tyler Durden. Is Dan Le Batard his Robert Paulson? waittosee
2023-03-24

2. NPDS Must Listen - Hello David, love the show, DLB show is absolutely disrespectful to you but I digress. In regards to WBC, Loandepot Park will host the most games including the finals. Do the Marlins get more money than the other MLB teams or are all profits or revenues split amongst the other teams evenly?
2023-03-14

3. Better then Better - I honestly do not remember how I found Nothing Personal. I listen every night before bed. David is fantastic and is so knowledgeable about how sports work from the inside. I enjoy that part so much. I can’t forget to mention Coca he’s there and always ready to help David when he might have a brain bubble. It’s awesome and highly recommend this podcast. Keep it up David you have a listener as long as you choose to do this. Thank you
2023-03-03

4. One of my favorites. - Nothing Personal is a podcast hosted by David P Samson, former President of the Miami Marlins baseball team. The podcast primarily covers the business side of sports and entertainment, with Samson sharing his insights and experiences from his years in the industry. The podcast is released daily and covers a range of topics, including current events in the sports world, insider perspectives on contracts and negotiations, and personal stories from Samson's career. Samson is known for his no-holds-barred approach, and he isn't afraid to share his candid opinions on controversial topics. One of the things that sets Nothing Personal apart from other sports podcasts is its focus on the business side of the industry. Samson delves into topics like team valuations, the economics of stadium deals, and the impact of player contracts on team finances. This makes the podcast a great resource for anyone interested in the business of sports, whether you're a fan, a journalist, or someone looking to break into the industry. Another highlight of the podcast is Samson's storytelling ability. He has a wealth of insider knowledge and personal anecdotes, and he's not shy about sharing them on the show. Whether he's talking about negotiating with players, dealing with ownership groups, or navigating the politics of a front office, Samson's stories are always engaging and informative. Overall, if you're interested in the business of sports and entertainment, Nothing Personal with David P Samson is a podcast you should definitely check out. Samson's insider perspective and candid approach make for a compelling listen, and you're sure to learn something new with each episode. A question I have for Mr. Samson is why does he have a copy of Rush "Moving Pictures" behind his right shoulder on his office set. I am curous as this was the very first album I ever bought for myself.
2023-03-02

5. Bauer and Ozuna - Hello David, Love the show! What are your thoughts on how MLB is handling Bauer’s situation compared to Ozuna’s? Why should one be allowed to pursue his career and not the other? Why do the Braves get away scot-free for playing Ozuna after his multiple incidents of mis-behavior?
2023-01-14

6. Trevor Bauer - David, Maybe I do not have all the facts of this. However, it seems to me that you paint Bauer as this bad guy. You talk about him like he actually committed the crimes that he was accused of. There is legitimate doubt that he ever did anything wrong. Last time I checked, there was a video of the alleged accuser and Bauer in bed together the morning after the alleged incident where she did not have any injuries. I just cannot see why teams should shy away from Bauer if he seems to be innocent. Please let me know if I am seeing this case incorrectly.
2022-12-23

7. Royals New Stadium - Hello David! This is probably good for a mail bag question. December th the Royals are going to hold a listening meeting about the prospective idea of moving downtown. My question is how seriously do organizations take these type of town hall meetings with the public about a new stadium deal or in city relocation?
2022-12-07

8. David - Excellent today episode Today Nothing Personal star David! “World Cup “ is as it’s here . Futbol Soccer Football In Qatar , There a lot going here . Human Right Voliations? Check, No BEER? Check FIFA beign corrupt? What a great place ! So what is Buswiser going to do? $M alcohol sales to to the public is gone. Review FIFA uncovered We have to see! Who goining to win? Let’s talk about beaseball Aarron Judge home run ball . Who would go over $M ? NOPPP Rob Manffred speaks. What did he to say? It’s the weekend! We made it! You David think that Loinel Messi and Argentina get it done. But you dark horse is Uruguary . If Uruguary can win the World Cup the group over Portugal I love thier chances!
2022-11-18

9. Houston Texans - Hi David. Enjoy your show. My question is when the Houston Texans going to get punished for their part of the “massager’s” behavior? As you know, the NFL loves to tout about the executives and ownership are held to a higher standard. I haven’t heard any punishment for the Texans. Sorry for the second question but should the Texans be punished? Thanks. Joseph Hodge.
2022-11-03

10. Keep the politics out - Used to be a regular listener until David decided to go on a political rant to start a show this week. I subscribed because I enjoyed the sports content. I used the show as an escape from politics, but when you use your sports show to push your political thoughts, I’m out. The country is divided enough. If this is your passion David, then change the podcast to one on politics…and enjoy losing half your audience.
2022-11-03

11. Love the show, but… - I love the show, even when on vacation I go back and listen to past episodes. There’s always great information on every episode. But David, what is it with the Yankees? Why is it whenever baseball talk is the topic you have to mention that team in just about every episode? Sounds like you have something against them and you can’t get over it.
2022-10-28

12. Mistake by Omission…Correction Neede? - Hi David, I applaud you for revisiting your “Wait and See” predictions and for your willingness to admit your mistakes when brought to your attention. I wonder if you think that this omission is a mistake that needs correction or at least reconsideration on your part: You recently said that the Houston Astros are a dynasty because they have made the World Series times in six years, but you do not see the Atlanta Braves as a dynasty because they only won one World Series in their -year run as Division Champions. However, the Braves made it to World Series in years during that run (, , , and ). There was no World Series in due to the strike shortened season, so it could be argued that the Braves made the World Series in of possible years. Are you making a mistake by claiming the Astros a dynasty too early, or do you think that perhaps you are making a mistake by judging the Braves too harshly even though they met (and exceeded) the same criteria you are using for the Astros? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Ryan in Texas
2022-10-28

13. Should they let the pitcher pitch or do the numbers overwhelm? - Hello David, Been listening to your show for roughly the past eight months but LeBatard turned me onto you many, at least , years ago and I always enjoy your input. My question is about inning length for starting pitchers with the new playoff format and has a few tiers. Do the analytics show overwhelmingly that you have to take the starter out before or within the third time through the lineup? Is this specific to certain pitchers to save wear and tear, or are aces only sometimes the exception and the majority of starters only go less than three trips through? I’ve seen starters with no earned runs and hits off them be done after five innings. Seems like - years ago these guys would keep pitching until men in scoring position threatened a tie or they got through seven, then in the eighth “setup” man took over and the closer did as advertised. Are managers taking players arm health more important since it’s such an unnatural movement or is it all just gamesmanship? Could much of this be because some of the last teams are so familiar with each other? Thank you again for always having interesting takes on sports leadership topics or movie reviews, always put your suggestions in my “when free” list! I’m also David
2022-10-16

14. Co-MVP’s…I want to talk to Samson - Hey David, Has there ever been a more appropriate year to have co-mvp’s (Ohtoni Judge)? Frankly, I’d like Judge to win, but to give Ohtoni the injustice of ignoring one of the best season’s ever feels historically ignorant. Can you give us your wait to see? Cheers, Nathan P.S. I promise to watch half baked if you air this. Obviously a big fan, thank you for your perspectives.
2022-09-21

The Athletic's flagship baseball podcast features some of the best writers and thinkers in the game. Ken Rosenthal, Jayson Stark, Doug Glanville, Britt Ghiroli, Eno Sarris, Keith Law, Andy McCullough, Grant Brisbee, Derek VanRiper, Tim McMaster and more come together five days per week to guide you through the Major League Baseball season. With rumors, analytics, trivia, prospects, and big name interviews, we've got you covered from Spring Training through the World Series.

Release date: 2023-03-23

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1. out of shows worth hearing. - Starkville is great, mailbag is great, DVR & Law is very good, but - & The Round Table are usually unlistenable. Too snarky. Hosts seem more about their own brand propositions than anything related to baseball. Is the round table populated with bloggers? None seem like they have any journalistic experience. In -, I like Sarris’ writing but the guy laffs out every other sentence. Advice for both shows: Get over yourselves. We don’t know you and we don’t care what you think. Also, the main content on this feed is the Bet MGM ad disclaimer. Thanks NYT.
2022-12-08

2. Something for everyone - As you can see by the reviews this podcast is different shows in one podcast. Some people hate this one and love that one … and vice versa. I personally enjoy them all and think they all bring totally different things to the table. My favorite is probably the - show or the mail bag
2022-12-06

3. Up The Roundtable! - If this were solely a review of The Roundtable, I’d go five stars- baseball podcasts are typically stat-heavy, velo-obsessed rubbish. Grant, Andy, and Mark buck the trend. Keep it up! Some good stuff on the other podcasts though. Doug Glanville is insanely good and balences out Jayson Starks’ slightly embarrasing yet endearing uncle act. I always thought Kenny Rosenthal was just a tv stiff but he’s actually an engaging listen. Not so hot on the shows with Eno Sarris and the sleepy bro dude, but I listen for some reason. Maybe it’s Sarris’ maniacal laughter. The audio quality is great across the board and beats ESPN’s “iphone in a bathroom” aesthetic by a mile.
2022-12-06

4. Generally great - but drop the Roundtable - I’ve enjoyed so much of the Athletic’s baseball coverage this year - whatever I’m paying for the subscription is not enough. DVR is great in every one of his many pods, Eno and Keith Law never fail to educate me on a sport I thought I knew inside and out. But please, please drop ‘the Roundtable’. Grant Brisbee is smart, funny and informed on social media and everywhere he writes. However, the show is just one long unfunny inside joke. The amount of laughter track guffawing at nothing in particular is embarrassing and Andy McCullough comes across as a truly irritating and barely baseball literate curmudgeon. Truly the worst of the Athletics many great sports pods.
2022-11-02

5. Ken - I enjoy your podcast ! I want to say that I’m a Yankees fan and was on the band wagon about the cheating the Asstro are ! Now after this season as I found is there are just a better team all around office, scouting and in the field then my team . Hard to amid but they are and not sure why they need to cheat but they did and players will have to live with it all there careers whether they were punished or not! there’s an old saying you can’t beat them join them well I think the Yankees need to find a way in which they would beat them but not by cheating! Thank you for hearing me Ken!
2022-10-31

6. Baseball/Politics - This podcast would be very good if they took Keith Law off. If he is not trying to impress you with his so-called baseball knowledge, he’s impressing his political views on you. For the record, he’s not that smart and he has limited political knowledge. He thinks he is a base ball elitist but is far, far from it.
2022-10-30

7. A little narcissistic - Overall I like the show though at times it’s a bit self-congratulatory. You’re sports writers, you’re not that great, but thanks for your service. Please don’t lick the athlete’s boots, they don’t need any more spit shine. And another strike against you: you are funded by the business of gambling which is morally bankrupt and biblically evil. PLEASE do not continue down this path of associating sports with gambling, it’s really really bad for all of U.S! Also, Why does Rosenthal have such an East coast bias? Is it a marketing thing? It’s not very journalistic or even-handed. Freddie Freeman’s tears are the tears of a greedy clown. — & The Round Table is the most narcissistic, it’s unlistenable: you guys are sportswriters, talk about sports, not what it’s like to cover sports and your ‘insider’ privilege or whatever, it’s boring and egotistical. & Come On! Judge in on roids, no? There certainly is history and precedent for it, and he and Stanton sure look the part. Discuss please.
2022-09-23

8. All but one - All the shows and hosts are great, except Keith Law. He’s condescending and more likely criticizing something or someone than he is providing any analysis. I’ve listened to them all from the very beginning, but have finally had enough of him and will be skipping his from now on. Any chance Jim Callis could replace him?
2022-09-12

9. Great shows, Roundtable’s my favorite - I listen to a lot of baseball talk during the season, and the Roundtable is far and away my favorite general baseball show out there. Just the platonic ideal of guys bein dudes talkin ball. Great chemistry with the three hosts. Please bring it back next year!
2022-09-07

10. Ugh - Is there anybody at the Athletic who can cover any of the other teams other than the Yankees? Every podcast is a dedication to everything about the Yankees and the rest of the league gets ignored. And how is Keith Law still employed? For someone that arrogant, he’s wrong far more than any other baseball journalist ever. And that includes random guy blogs.
2022-05-13

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2022-05-11

12. Starkville is outstanding! - Huge kudos to Jayson and Doug for never failing to provide an informative and entertaining show. Their collective intellect, extensive experience and ability to get a wide range of guests to share information about their careers, lives and the sport is greatly appreciated. Their trivia expertise may not be hall of fame caliber (just kidding) but Starkville is always a home run.
2022-03-22

13. Good show - It’s nice to have alternatives since ESPN / Baseball Tonight is woke broke. More Ken Rosenthal! He’s the best. stars because the audio quality could be improved. For audio interviews, there is no need for boosted bass — Keith Law’s microphone needs a pop filter and it picks up sooo much low end. Also, there is lots of movement. Just EQ the bass down and it will be more listenable.
2022-01-07

14. Great Pod for Fans - Pretty obviously a pod for baseball fans but these are well done. The main guys are the main guys for a reason but the hosts (not the household names like Stark, Rosenthal) know their stuff! Each show brings something different to the table. Not all are for me but I just discovered this channel about two months ago and I’m a big fan!
2021-06-25

Jomboy & Talkin' Jake are recapping every Yankee series, breaking down every roster move, and Talkin' Yanks every week! Podcast Intro Song by Dan Zlotnick https://www.danzlotnick.com/links

Release date: 2023-03-25

Comments

1. Some constructive feedback - As a die hard Yankees fan, Talkin Yanks is my favorite podcast. They bring a nice combo of insight and goofeyness /humor to keep it interesting. However, one piece of feedback I have of Jomboy recently (writing this Nov ) is he has seemed super disengaged. His co-host Jake will bring up something about the Yankees in the news or rumors, that Jomboy has no clue was out there. He often is condescending towards the fans ideas and hopes for the Yankees, when his company’s brand was built off of being relatable and having fun. It’s disappointing to see because I used to love this podcast so much. Now he feels unprepared, disengaged, unbothered and a big condescending. My feedback to Jomboy is to actually analyze the news and give us his perspective. When there’s a rumor the Mariners are interested in Gleyber Torres, don’t just make fun of fans that want Trea Turner, half-heartedly downplay the Mariners rumor, give an uninspiring take about the Yankees packaging their second best prospect to get rid of one year of Donaldson (which isn’t realistic), and finally just satirically say the infield will be the same as last year with no emotion in your voice. Instead, analyze a potential trade of Gleyber to Seattle? Who could we get back? Why would it work, or not work? Give us real insight as to why people that want Trea Turner shouldn’t give their hopes up. Give us a serious take on what the infield should be. And be prepared. Know the news you’re about to discuss. Jomboy Media has taken off over the last year or so and that’s awesome, and I’m sure he’s crazy busy especially with a young baby at home, but if he can’t give better than the effort he has been giving over the past - months, I’d rather they get someone else to do the show. A Joez and Jake Talkin Yanks would be so much more insightful and fun to listen to at this point.
2022-11-22

2. Broken - These guys were a good experiment but they (especially the guy not named Jimmy) are way too concerned with maintaining a relationship with Yankees. Now they are another (low quality) propaganda source for an awful baseball organization. Also, For a good time, count the “Yeah man”s and other yeah verbal ticks by Jake.
2022-11-06

3. An extension of Yankees baseball - Great podcast and fun commentary. I’ve been listening to their show since , needless to say I’m a big Yankees fan. I wish they kept the episode to a maximum of minutes. I think what makes them original is also their achilles hill they can deviate a lot from topic which is somewhat annoying and sometimes absolutely hilarious-“The Jake burns” (also funny) specially if you didn’t get to catch the games. Don’t care much about the awards but do offer a bit of a performance summary of the players that land on the list. Overall great podcast
2022-08-08

4. Talkin Giants eat our farts - Your team hasn’t spent a single day above . since and your draft didn’t change who you got playing QB. You wake up every morning wishing you could be like Jake Storiale, who is notably well dressed every Wednesday and the greatest blitzball player on planet earth, but you never will be
2022-05-05

5. My Favorite Podcast - I enjoy listening to Jomboy, Jake and BBD for all of my Yankees content. I have a forty minute commute and love listening to the perfect mix of playful banter and baseball news each week. Also, if you enjoy this podcast—don’t forget to check out Talkin’ Baseball with Jom, Jake & Trevor Plouffe for news and updates around the league.
2022-05-02

Get Mike Francesa's unequalled takes on sports with The Mike Francesa Podcast. Listen to Mike's instant reactions to the biggest games and unbiased sports talk each week.. Subscribe today and never miss a minute.

Release date: 2023-03-25

Comments

1. Brutal Listen - Without callers to banter with Mike has completely fallen off a cliff. This podcast is mostly terrible. Mike is either pontificating obvious points to himself or talking over the line guests he secures. And the guests he gets are straight out of the ’s at best. No one wants to hear from Bernie Williams, Joe Namath or Bobby Valentine anymore.
2022-12-12

2. Mike Francesca - Excellent podcast stars . Francesa , This weekend You, Mike says The Jets have an enormous games against the Patriots- Can they finally go toe-toe with Bill Brlicheck’d squad? The Giants cannot overlook the scrappy who’ve recently shown fight . And after a sloppy game that cost the that cost them from an undefeated season the take on the roller coaster Colts.
2022-11-18

3. The best there is at what he does! - Been listening to Mike since when he was teamed with Eddie Coleman. He brings a unique and intelligent take on sports that is unmatched. In a world where the knowledge of the history of the games is vanishing, Francesa brings a more to the table than any other broadcaster. This podcast highlights Mike’s talents and we don’t have to deal with annoying callers bringing him, the show and the listeners down.
2022-11-03

4. Mike on demand - This is exactly what we all love about Mike. The Monday takes after a big loss, or win…but instead it’s instant, the question and answer segments are great as we all love when Mike answers these types of questions in only the way he can. I will follow Mike wherever he goes. He is the best there is and ever was.
2022-10-09

5. Mike deserves stars for admitting he was wrong about podcasting! - Listen, Mike ruled the biggest sports radio market on earth for decades. His takes were never ever once wrong… ever! Except when it came to denouncing podcast as a “cheap and fancy fad.” That fact that Mike ate his own hat and jumped onboard shows us all that even the great ones can be wrong and correct the error of their ways. Okay, I’m going to hang up and listen.
2022-06-08

Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Drew Silva, Christopher Crawford and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!

Release date: 2023-03-24

Comments

1. Fun and Informative - This podcast is great for fantasy baseball enthusiasts - in season you get weekly podcasts that cover the recent news, injuries, and players to consider adding. The Rotowire hosts and their guests also let you know their varying opinions and let you make up your mind. James Anderson does a great job on prospects and is an excellent host also.
2023-01-21

2. Must listen podcast - Hey guys, Alex Rinaldi here (Rinaldi on Twitter). I listen to this podcast days a week on average. I’ll NEVER ever miss the Sunday night / Monday morning FAAB recap with Jeff and Scott. I promise you that every serious player listens to that episode each week. If you aren’t, then you’re behind the competition. It’s as simple as that! The Tuesday episodes with Fred (from Yahoo!) have now become one of my favorite series in the industry as well. They have really good chemistry and do a great job bouncing ideas off each other and making you think. The rest of the episodes are great too — there’s something for everyone! You should also follow all of these guys on Twitter and reach out to them. They almost always respond, unless they’re busy, maybe they won’t respond ONCE; seriously, maybe one time you won’t get a reply—every other time— they’ll always, always help you out. And they’re just as kind on Twitter as they seem on the pod. So in conclusion, as the title of this review indicates, RotoWire is a MUST LISTEN pod for anyone who’s even remotely serious about fantasy baseball. PS, If you find any value in these pods (which it’s impossible not to; seriously, I’m not joking), then you’ll most likely love the site too. Well worth the $ — give the free trial a go and you’ll be hooked!! There are so many features to take advantage of, or at the very least, I guarantee the subscription will SAVE you a TON of time. As the saying goes — “time is money” — so really, a subscription to RotoWire is actually going to save you $. That’s a guarantee, or your money back on this (cough, free) review. )
2021-08-23

3. Retire Zola - Dear RotoWire, your pod is great. Your website is great, the mag is great. And I enjoy listening to all your hosts, except for hall of famer Todd Zola. The man is smart, but he’s not verbally intelligent, yet dumps on people for saying “scuffling”, can’t pronounce player names, tries to be funny in ways Jeff Erickson would be embarrassed by, and generally just needs to stop talking. Find literally anyone else to partner w/ Clay on Fridays and you’d improve your already strong product.
2021-08-14

4. Essential for Roto-Fantasy Baseball Players - This podcast is informative, entertaining, and fun. The insight and perspective is always solid. The statistical analysis is thorough but at the same time presented in a way that makes it relevant to most fantasy owners. The inseason analysis is essential in managing your roto/fantasy teams. My favorite thing about this podcast is there is no off season for it. Nothing better than being able to hear roto-fantasy baseball talk during the winter.
2021-05-10

5. Clay/James pods a waste of my time - Listen to the // prospect pod between clay and james and tell me if you learned a single thing worth ur freaking time. Clay asks james for his best guess as to call-up dates for kiriloff, kelenic, followed by zero follow-up questions/analysis of what type of players/stats we can expect to see... But of course lets waste more time talking about hipster dbag music on this pod as usual (its a BASEBALL POD IDC ABOUT UR MUSIC PREFERENCES AT ALL MY TIME IS VALUABLE I DONT LISTEN TO BASEBALL PODS TO HEAR TWO HIPSTERS TALK ABOUT NON-BASEBALL CONTENT). Then later we spend several minutes talking clarke schmidt, aka a player not even worthy of a -team league with deep benches, AKA HOW MANY PPL IS THIS EVEN RELEVANT TO? Forgot to mention how these two routinely gloss over stuff just assuming that the audience is reading the entirety of baseball twitter every day like they do, instead of giving context or perhaps actionable intel to the listener. You two vastly overestimate how willing the audience is to put up with ur st. If it wasnt for the jenstad/erickson pods on sunday nights (which actually ARE worth my time), i would give this channel after seeing link/anderson waste my time on several occasions now... but im giving it based solely on the diligence/fandom of jenstad for actually watching the games and giving us actionable intel... One note is plz expound upon statements such as "He looks good/bad" bc id like to hear how/why.
2021-04-26

6. Outfielder/sports moment draft - I had no interest in listening to the sports moment draft. Once the outfielder part was over I turned it off. The next day I got in my car and the pod picked up where I turned it off. The draft was the best sports item I’ve ever listened to on a pod. Jeff has become an expert in expressing his many interesting thoughts. Scott J is a master at guiding the pod, also providing unique insight. Scott P weaves a tale. The “inner Costas” line painted the perfect picture. Thanks guys.
2020-06-06

7. Great diversity of fantasy voices. - Review by @baseballpods: Jeff’s among my all-time favorite voices in the industry. Love the way he talks about the various formats and strategies. You can tell he just loves doing this work. When he and Scott talk baseball, you feel like you’re sitting in on a conversation with friends and learning so much about fantasy. Add Todd’s scary-smart brain and biting wit, Clay’s humble but brilliant approach, and Fred’s expertise on dollar valuations, strategy and trading. What a great lineup. You even get blessed by the pure bitterness and dark pessimism of Chris Liss sometimes!
2020-02-06

8. Please speak like normal baseball fans/human beings - They are called STEALS, not “stolen bases” — at least when every other human being refers to them when speaking... U guys use four syllables to say “stolen bases,” instead of one to simply call them “steals” (like every other baseball fan during my years on this earth. It reminds me of the pathetic football commentators who call it “THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE,” instead of simply saying The NFL”; who call it “THE FOOTBALL FIELD” instead of “the field”; who always say “RUN THE FOOTBALL” instead of just “run the ball”; who say “THE SAN FRANCISCO ers” instead of just saying “the ers” or “niners”... You guys remind me of the rd-grader who is writing in complete sentences on his homework bc his teacher told him to “make sure you write in complete sentences!”..: But no one talks like that and you sound moronic.
2020-01-29

9. The Beat Baseball Guys on the Net - Jeff Is a great and knowledgeable Roto baseball guy...I think the best around. Big fan of the Rotowire group of guys. All offer tremendous analysis...truly! Great mix of opinions and perspectives. James Anderson is awesome with Clay too. No regrets as a long time subscriber to their site. They have helped lead me to multiple fantasy titles (especially in Baseball). But, I am a fan of their football personalities as well. Highly recommended listen...sincerely.
2019-09-28

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest topics in baseball Monday through Friday!

Release date: 2023-03-23

Comments

1. Great podcast - I love this podcast! Some people say that all they talk about is the Yankees and Braves. Its not their fault that those are some of the most interesting teams in baseball! I am a nationals fan and I am really hoping that once we rebuild we will get some more talk time on this podcast. Thank you guys so much for making this amazing podcast.
2023-02-20

2. Love it! - One of my favorite podcasts for any category of podcast (sports/baseball or not). Chris and Trevor have a great dynamic between them. I love hearing both of their perspectives. I just discovered this podcast during the post-season that is still going on, and I search for this one in my feed to make sure I listen to it every day. Five stars and highly recommended.
2022-11-03

3. Percent yankees and Mets - If you're hoping for a podcast that talks about teams other than the Yankees, Mets, and Braves, this isn't it. Good enough discussion, but west coast teams are largely excluded, unless there's something going wrong with them. best team in baseball (Dodgers) only occasionally gets a mention.
2022-10-04

4. Good premise, bad execution. Trevor needs to improve big time - Hard to take Trevor seriously. He refuses to say a negative thing or criticize any player or manager….. it’s like he’s afraid to piss off former teammates. He’s like the Dickie v of baseball talk lol every guy is the player of the year, every guy is a diaper Dandy. Just can’t be considered a credible member when you’re afraid of peoples feelings
2022-06-03

5. HOF is a joke! - Really not sure why this is never discussed but Clemens has CY youngs doesn’t the writers have to vote on that too? As well for Bonds MVPs ? Now was Bonds , Clemens , ARod , Shilling and Sosa are they not as good or some better then Ortiz ? This has confused me as well as the character clauses in Baseball ? Well hope to hear more debates as the days goes on ! And for F says get this lock out over already so MLB can black out my game that I watch when I pay them ! Idiots
2022-01-26

Ben Lindbergh (The Ringer), Meg Rowley (FanGraphs), and an array of guests talk about baseball with an analytical bent, covering a mix of timely topics from the serious to the absurd a few times per week.

Release date: 2023-03-23

Comments

1. Amazing podcast - As a huge baseball fan, living in Singapore for the past seventeen years, this amazing podcast is, to me, like an oasis to a thirsty camel. Insightful! Witty! Meg and Ben are amazing. If you like shallow and irate, go someplace else. Meg and Ben are deep and insightful-and yet listening to them is like hanging out in the dorm, talking baseball. They seem so nice and discerning that I can’t believe that Ben was a Yankees fan.
2023-03-02

2. The best current baseball podcast - In depth, thoughtful, and insightful conversations about current baseball. Often some historical tidbits or references thrown in, but this is my go to for the modern game. The only modern baseball podcast I listen to and recommend to people. Great guests and running bits! Keep up the good work.
2023-01-13

3. I used to like it - When it was Ben and Jeff I liked it a lot but Meg is just intolerable. I stopped listening a long time ago but wanted to hear the take on the Correa signing/not signing story. I tried. But the emotion and the amazement and the sighs…. I got minutes in and they hadn’t said a damned thing but she just keeps sighing and squealing…. I never reached a point in the Correa podcast where they actually said a substantive thing before I just couldn’t tolerate another moment of it. Jesus.
2022-12-23

4. Baseball and points slightly adjacent - I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts over the years, and Ben Lindbergh is the best podcast host I’ve ever found. I would gladly spend my time listening to him talk about Brussels Sprouts and toilet flappers. On baseball, even more fascinating! Love the format of the show too.
2022-10-06

5. Best in class - As the thousands of -star ratings demonstrate, Effectively Wild is easily the best long-form Twitter advertisement out there. My Twitter usage has increased roughly % since I started listening. My feed is graced with back and forth banter between baseball writers from the Athletic or Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman. I even once had a comment liked by "Baseball Craig" Goldstein and Emma Baccellieri. Needless to say, my life has been ever so slightly enriched.
2022-09-24

6. All around great podcast - Mostly informative, often silly, but always a great and fun listen. The hosts do a fantastic job of providing onsite into the game while also keeping things light hearted and entertaining. They are well informed and prepared and bring on enjoyable guests from all facets of the game. Love the show, keep the episodes coming! PS, loved hearing the mid-’s Royals being drafted in episode ! (although they did neglect to mention Jonny Gomes’ World Series speech as part of why anyone would draft them)
2022-07-22

7. Simply the best! - This is the only podcast I’ve found that doesn’t waste time regurgitating all the same old junk stats (W-L, ERA, Avg, and RBI just to name a few) that are still given way too much credence, and is not boring. They find truly valuable information to talk about. I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few years now. I’m chipping away at the old episodes little by little whenever I catch up on the current episodes. Ben and Meg give thoughtful, and insightful takes on a number of baseball and non-baseball topics. I especially enjoy the fact that they don’t shy away from commenting on the hot-button sometimes political issues of the day. Meg is very enjoyable, and she is funny. Don’t listen to the curmudgeons in the bad reviews. She’s great, and I always look forward to hearing what she has to say. She has a moral compass that compels her to comment on issues that plague the game like racism, sexism, sexual assault, bigotry in general, the seemingly anti-lgbtq attitude of teams (beyond pride night that some teams make optional. Looking at you Rays). I’m grateful to her for using the platform for more meaningful discourse beyond just the stats. I miss Sam too, but it’s nothing to do with Meg. It’s because Sam is worth missing, and these people should know that he doesn’t want to be in baseball anymore unless they all stopped listening before he came back as a guest. Ben is easy going, curious, thought provoking, and has become a consistent fixture, albeit only audibly, in my home. His voice is like buttah. Both are kind, thoughtful, intelligent people who are easily better humans than most I’ve encountered. You will not like this podcast if you’re an “alpha” barf or if you’re a Trevor Bauer fan more barf You will most likely enjoy it if you like stats, intelligent baseball talk, and inclusivity.
2022-06-28

8. The Best Baseball Podcast - I’ve listened to this podcast since the mid-Jeff Sullivan era (so maybe ish years as of writing this?) and I don’t think a better baseball pod could exist. I particularly love how reasonable and wholesome this podcast is. Thank you Ben and Meg for all the hard work you do!
2022-06-27

9. stars, yet again - It’s hysterical to me that anyone would rate this show less than stars. Sounds like a cry for help. Effectively Wild’s combination of abundance and quality is flabbergasting. Literally an episode for every imaginable version of appreciating baseball. Keep talking about labor issues! It’s hugely important, and created an easy in to a tough conversation about labor rights more broadly. I donate a small amount monthly and am proud to say it because if you like the pod and listen and can afford it, I think you should too.
2022-04-06

10. Smartest talk on the subject of baseball - Intelligent and insight abound here and it will make you roll your eyes a lot at other podcasts’ vapid “hot takes.” The problem for me is that the focus on contracts, collective bargaining, draft rights, etc. gets pretty dry and never lets you forget baseball’s all about business, business, business.
2022-03-23

11. I’ve pulled my support from FanGraphs. Here’s why - There aren’t many mediums I can publicly bring this to the table. I’m a longtime supporter and listener of FanGraphs. When I was out of work last year due to COVID, I had to make a lot of cutbacks. But one I didn’t make was my support to this site. I believe this site is incredibly important. The podcast is a very nice compliment. I’ve worked in front office environments where these resources are commonplace. However, I can’t morally support this podcast anymore. Bringing in Kevin Goldstein I feel was an incredibly significant character-defining moment of this platform. With many of the bigger names on the site moving on to work with teams, Meg and Dave felt it was necessary to bring in another familiar face. However, the person brought back was an exiled Astros front office member - an organization not only obviously who has a history of egregious cheating, but one that created a culture that allowed front office members to drunkenly scream at female reporters about how great Robert Osuna is. And I’ve challenged Kevin many times in chat about how he did nothing with his power to suggest changing the culture, even down to fighting for more rights for interns, all he did was admit I was right. He’s gutless. And he’s a part of why baseball isn’t for everyone. As he’s become more tenured at the team, he’s been more hostile towards those he interacts with. Perhaps a bit extra defensive? I want no part in it. It’s not one bad seed. I find it to be a serious flaw in the integrity of David and Meg, who I once revered. Next was the elimination of comments for job postings on site. Conveniently, many job postings from teams fail to mention that the jobs are poorly compensated, if at all. In the past, myself or others would make sure to note to readers in the comments section that working for free isn’t all its cracked up to be. There was actually a lot of productive discourse where I felt we helped steer a lot of people in the right direction. Then suddenly, no comments. FanGraphs generally has done well at allowing an open platform, but this is where the line is drawn? Calling the teams out who post these job listings but fail to mention compensation or career path? That’s really lousy. And once again, a huge character indictment on Meg and David. You can constantly peddle articles asking for support, but won’t even allow those who pay in the site’s darkest moment to try and help others in a way you refuse to? I get why you can’t say anything. However, if you choose to integrate social conversation into your site’s content, it’s not just the things on the field that need to be called out. There’s a lot behind the scenes that is vile. And you’re not allowing impressionable young professionals any kind of way to not fall into some of the traps teams lay out. And finally, pertaining to the podcast itself, I’m tired of hearing you complain about your job, Meg. Your tweets are complaining about late nights of transactions. Every podcast is complaining about how you couldn’t have Day X off due to a trade. For someone who was seemingly and rightfully very nervous about their employment last year, there sure is a lot of public complaining. And don’t get me wrong. I worked in the belly of the beast and it is exhausting. You think I liked working every holiday until p-am? No. But people pay to listen to you. Your website is carried by memberships. Yet you’re here complaining about how you don’t even want to do it. You’ve been around long enough - you know the nature of the business. It’s fair to be annoyed that work comes calling after hours. But it’s baseball. This is what it is. And it’s a big part of why I left it. I just don’t see any value in you using this podcast as a way to blow steam about how you just can’t believe that a baseball transaction happened late at night. Such a novel concept. I like what Meg brings to the table in a lot of these conversations. However, I have no interest in what your job satisfaction is or is not. This doesn’t feel like it’s for you. You don’t like being online (who does), you don’t like engaging with your reader base (don’t blame you), and you don’t like erratic baseball hours (I get it). But then stop doing it. An editor has to do a lot of these things without silencing people the way you do or complaining the way you do. I just don’t get it. I’m just so disappointed because I’m a fan of what you do and the content you’ve brought - that it genuinely saddens me that I can’t listen to this show anymore. Look, again, I’ve given this site and it’s editor a hard time. Nobody’s perfect. No system is perfect. To many, the tools at FanGraphs are worth the subscription alone. Ben and Meg have some good podcast chemistry. The website offers lots of diverse content. But, they’re character has been exposed a fair amount the last year. And the podcast can be a drag when the host and editor has zero desire to do her job or interact with others besides who she drinks with at the Winter Meetings in any meaningful way. Just seems like there’s a lot missing here. I really can’t believe I’ve stopped giving this site of all places money after all I feel they’ve given to me. And maybe I’m a huge jerk. I don’t know. I try not to be. But I needed to voice my opinion somewhere it mattered. And this doesn’t matter THAT much, but emails can be ignored and I refuse to comment further on their website. If I don’t pay for the site, I won’t use it. It’s important to pay for the services you use, so it’s a sacrifice on my end as well. Regardless, the hiring and putting up with of Kevin and the removal of job postings comments were big deals to me. And the podcast is uncomfortable because it’s clear a lead doesn’t like their role as a website editor and personality. So what’s left? Plenty for some. Not so much for others. I just happen to fall into the latter category. Not that it matters.
2022-02-04

12. Sorry - I’m sorry, but Meg and select guest cohosts NEED to quit talking about how tiring their jobs in sports media are. It is discussed for several minutes at the beginning of every episode and frankly enough is enough. It’s gotten old. If you’re that tired from your job, then obviously the healthy thing to do is to step away from the pod. Listeners respect what you do, but to start every episode on such a low note really brings down the vibe. This postseason was awesome and the offseason brings an exciting free agent class at several positions. Get people excited! I hope this doesn’t come off as rude, but constructive criticism. I love this pod and really do not want to have to find another go to baseball pod. But recently the content simply hasn’t been there.
2021-11-04

13. Was one of my staple podcasts - For years, this was one of the only podcasts that I listened to without missing an episode. I definitely pick and choose episodes now. I don’t want to rag on any individual, because everyone who participates in this podcast is clearly a grade-A human being, but I really miss Sam Miller’s presence.
2021-09-20

14. It’s a Baseball Podcast Not a Forum For Moral Reform - When they talk baseball or baseball adjacent it gets to stars. When it goes down a rabbit hole where Meg is teaching us to be better people and Ben then has to give this uncomfortable agree or transition through the conversation is where it loses it’s stars. I listen till that starts and move on to the next podcast.
2021-08-26

Welcome to Ben Verlander’s clubhouse, where flipping bats is not only allowed but encouraged! On the Flippin’ Bats pod, expect candid 1-on-1 interviews with players from your favorite MLB teams and talk about the current state of baseball .

Release date: 2023-03-25

Comments

1. Keep Up The Great Work Ben!! - Really enjoy your podcasts, especially with Bro Justin! Been following Justin since AAU and am soooo thrilled with his continuous success. Sadly the this should have been his fourth or fifth Cy Young but hey, no denying him!! Congratulations to the whole Verlander family - Richard is beaming bright with his boys success. Stay the course!
2022-12-06

2. NLDS Game tickets - Hey Ben I love the Podcast and your views on the game of course. The reason I believe I should get considered and or hopefully win the giveaway is because I have spent my whole life dreaming of one day getting a shot at playing baseball and obviously that didn’t come to fruition but my love for the game never wavered. Being raised by a single mom and never having a strong relationship with my dad the only thing that would bring us together was our love for the dodgers and our love for baseball. Now I understand we may be going into hostile territory but a dream of mine has always been to share a playoff game with my dad and lately finances haven’t given us the leeway we’d like to be able to afford tickets. And this would really mean the world to the both of us and I’d hope to surprise him with this. Thanks again for opportunity.
2022-10-14

3. Play ball! - My dad and I have bonded through Padres games since I was a little girl! I try to take him to one game every year, but it hasn’t happened this year, unfortunately. He definitely goes to way less games, if any, since we lost my mom He’s absolutely losing his mind over the playoffs and I would be so thrilled to be able to take him to the game this Friday!!
2022-10-13

4. NLDS Game Tix - My husband and I love the Padres. My husband is actually a born and raised San Diegan who is a die hard fan. I would love the opportunity to take him and his family to this game. They all attended the World Series when the Padres played the Yankees and this would be such a special gift for them. Thank you!
2022-10-13

5. Baseball lovers stop here - Love this baseball podcast, it’s always informative and entertaining. I feel like it really keeps me up to date with everything MLB. I’m a transplant and I’m not going to lie, it took me a while to come around to the Padres, but they won me over with how absolutely great to the community they are. Both of my kids have participated in their sponsored RBI programs, and we wouldn’t have known their love of baseball otherwise. My family supports them whole heartedly in return! My kids, and , little league baseball players and fans themselves, would be beside themselves in excitement to go to this once in a lifetime (it feels that way doesn’t it? was SO long ago) game. My husband and I would also be ecstatic as well. We appreciate the show and will continue listening!
2022-10-13

6. Flippin good - Take you back to … Backstreet Boys, Bill Clinton and baseball. That’s all I remembered that year but it was a good one. Disappointment became my middle name as I continued to root for my Padres and Chargers but I never tasted that sweet championship cake. The chargers left and I put all my love of sports into baseball. I fell in love with the first girl that I took to a Padres game. Baseball only comes to San Diego every blue moon and with Ben Verlander I could be in attendance and my wildest dreams could come true. I will gladly subscribe and listen to Ben Verlander every day. LFGSD!
2022-10-13

7. NLDS Tix!!! - Winning these tickets will be great for me and my family. We have all been Padres fans from Day , through all the bad seasons we’ve had and to get to this point it would be phenomenal to witness this postseason run in person. My mom deserves to attend this game, her dad (my grandpa) was one of the biggest Padres fans and all he wanted before he passed was to see the Padres win the World Series. Unfortunately he passed before that about years ago. And when we all watch the Padres, we always think of grandpa and we know that he is watching from above. With these tickets, it would mean the world and be a great experience for our family! Go Padres!
2022-10-13

8. Tickets for the Friar Faithful Newlyweds - I got married this past year and my wife and I are huge Padres fans. The last time we were able to afford to go to Petco was for a tailgate in to watch the Wild Card Game comeback in the stadium parking lot. With our one year anniversary coming up, this would be the most meaningful and memorable gift we could ever give each other. Being there to see a Padres playoff win to bookend our first year of marriage would be beautiful.
2022-10-13

9. Padres Vs Dodgers tickets - Hey Ben I really would love to have these dodger Vs padres tickets because I honestly just can’t find any tickets or afford them. Also, I just beat brain cancer earlier this year after a rough few years. It was hard to go through but I made it. I also have a goal to visit every stadium but also I’d love to join this postseason and root for the padres with my best friend if I could please win these tickets I’d cry and be so grateful. Thank you so much for the opportunity! God bless. Go Ohtani and go Padres!
2022-10-13

10. Fresh Takes from a credible source - I’ve grown up watching baseball my entire life, I’m a lifelong Padres fan who’s felt as many emotions as the Padres have changed uniforms (A LOT). Like my grandpa and dad before me, I got hooked onto AM radio and now that podcasts exist, I can listen to relevant sports talk on the go. Ben takes a FRESH approach to analyzing the game, from X’s and O’s to hot takes that national media don’t necessarily agree with. Ben’s commentary gives me a different perspective on how to think about sports and he provides interesting story lines to keep me engaged!
2022-10-13

11. Padres Tickets - The last time the Padres went to the playoffs I was years old. I grew up watching a lot of win season but still watched just as many games as I do now. This would be the first playoff game that I will have ever attended and I would love to take my dad as he was the one that got me into baseball from the beginning! Let’s go padres!!!
2022-10-13

12. San Diego Tickets! - I’m a native Californian, born and raised in San Diego. Sadly me and my family moved to Florida years ago when I was and I haven’t been able to go back even though i’ve wanted to so bad. It’s funny cause whenever i’m asked “what do you miss most about San Diego”, I always answer Petco Park. That field was a special place for me and my dad. We’d go to the games together and run around the whole park and enjoy everything that stadium had to offer. Those memories are some of the most special I have left with him. Like any normal person you want to relive those happy memories over and over again but are not always given the chance. I know I won’t be able to ever go to a Padres game with my dad again or any game for that matter but I know he’ll be there with me every step of the way. I don’t usually enter contests such as this one but I can’t remember the last time I wanted something for so long and an opportunity to have it pops up in front of me. I pray that this ticket comes my way because it would mean the world for me. Unfortunately the ticket to get there is also pricey but i’m sure if I get this chance we can work something out.
2022-10-13

13. Win - Hey Ben I feel like I should win the tickets because I love baseball and I love the Dodgers. I’d love the opportunity to win these tickets because it would free up some cash to take my nephew who is off at the University of Nevada at Reno. He is in his first year and we haven’t seen him since he moved away, what better reunion than with America’s favorite pastime, baseball! Great podcast…keep it up!
2022-10-13

14. Great baseball podcast. Great energy! - Ben’s enthusiasm and knowledge for the game is incredible. It’s great to have his aspect because his brother is the best pitcher in the MLB. Seriously, I believe it makes a world of a difference when someone has an insight on the ins and outs of a clubhouse/organization because of personal experience. The guests give great insight and are very credible. (Loved Smoltzie). Honestly, this is the only baseball podcast I listen too. Ben is a great follow on twitter as well!
2022-10-13

The Athletic's Angels reporter Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman bring you the latest news and inside information on the Los Angeles Angels. He'll be joined by guests and go beyond the box score.

Release date: 2023-03-21

Comments

1. Not for Angel Fans to Feel Good - st I want to say that Sam is honest when he says that this isn’t a podcast for fans that just want to hear the good stuff. Unfortunately if your a fan you want some positivity for your team and if your not a fan then I don’t know why you would listen to it. So I’m a bit confused. That being said it is an honest podcast about what is happening within the Angels organization. However I didn’t find a lot of what was said to be anything new because it was pretty much what Sam reports on Twitter just regurgitated in a podcast. I will listen to more episodes just to see where this podcast goes as I respect Sam and his reporting. I just hope we get things to celebrate mixed in with bad stuff. I know that Arte and the Angels have a lot to work on but I think most of us prefer to focus on the positives rather then the negatives.
2023-03-22

A sort of sports show but not really. Filled with meaninglessness. Hosted by Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur. joeposnanski.substack.com

Release date: 2023-03-14

Comments

1. Joyous - I have knowledge about any sport, and as a New Yorker it seems sacrilegious to endorse a podcast with two notoriously anti-Yankee hosts, but man does this show brighten up my day. I came on to this as a fan of Linda Holmes and PCHH, and after listening to a Holiday Draft, I was all in. Not only is he the creator of one of my favorite shows (The Good Place) but Mike Schur is probably one of the only people I could just listen to no matter what he’s talking about. The other, of course, is Joe Posnanski. Also: For people who think Nick Offerman or Jason Kander are serious % of the time, you are in for a treat!
2023-02-08

2. My favorite, and I don’t even like sports - One thing though - Joe, your new mic. It’s somehow even worse. The latest episode is unlistenable, it sounds like you’re in the bottom of a well. Otherwise outstanding podcast! Edit: he fixed it! Now my only issue is that I get the One Last Meaningless Thing song stuck in my head all. The. Time.
2022-12-08

An MLB podcast designed to grow the game and laugh in the face of those who have prematurely called the sport of baseball “dead” for a century. Hosted by Jared Carrabis, this show covers baseball from top to bottom, league to league, division to division and team to team, boasting the best guest list in baseball media.

Release date: 2023-03-21

Comments

1. Ridiculous, usually in a good way - This is the most ridiculous baseball/sports podcast (maybe even podcast period). Do they sometimes talk like jocks (or construction workers where I work) who don’t know that you can speak without the f-word? Sure. Is it kinda annoying to anyone who was brought up to use other words instead of the same word over and over? Absolutely at times. But I most definitely love the energy of the show!! The enthusiasm for baseball is real. There are homers on the show!!!…not the kind that hit it out of the park, but the kind that can’t talk baseball about their team if their player signed somewhere else. But it fits the ridiculous, hilarious, SQUIRREL!! energy of this podcast. Is it the best podcast? No. Is it the most entertaining baseball podcast? Maybe!!! If you enjoy coming back to the point of conversation after minutes of rabbit holes and inappropriateness, while still getting this sense that it’s real and not forced, you’ll enjoy this show. Just don’t listen around your kids or your mom.
2022-12-10

2. Hilarious baseball podcast… - … but Jesus Christ Dallas would you stop fellating Shohei Ohtani every single goddamn episode!? He’s not winning the MVP and he’s never coming to Oakland no matter how deep you jam his rod, get over yourself. Every single time I hear this tired talking point come up I try to skip past it only to find out that Dallas’ temper tantrum has consumed the rest of a perfectly good episode.
2022-09-12

3. Get rid of Joey - Whenever Joey laughs, I think there’s a -year-old girl on the podcast and then I realize it was Joey giggling. It’s clear he doesn’t know much about baseball either, so he often derails the discussions when he interjects his stupid comments. Don’t know why he’s on here. Jared is a narcissist and constantly talks about himself. He’s the kind of guy who you see checking himself out in the mirror in public gyms while people are trying to workout. The rest of the podcast is Jared clearing his throat, Joey air laughing after every other sentence and giggling like a little girl, and a lot of dead air.
2022-09-01

4. “Unbiased” podcast slowly getting biased. - Absolutely love this podcast and Braden is the man. Since the separation from barstool this podcast has gotten more biased though. Lots of Braves talk, because of the addition of Joey, but they don’t have the best record in the NL. Not even the second best and it’s largely favored to talk about the Braves and Red Sox. “Talkin Baseball” is really great if you’re looking for more talk around the league. (Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, etc.) All teams get the love of they're playing good ball.
2022-08-19

5. The best baseball pod in existence. - If you like baseball, you owe it to yourself to listen to Baseball Is Dead. The boys do an amazing job covering topics in, around, and even outside of the baseball world. When I listen to an episode, I feel like I’m talking the game with friends, and not being “talked at” like some other talking heads seem to do.
2022-08-15

6. Throwin chundos!!!! - DB and Jared are the best in the business. Love this podcast. I’ve been listening since Starting and will continue doing so. The addition of Joey is a bonus. He fits in so well. I hope one day that I can get a pic with DB at Hohokam during Spring Training and Jared in Section . Let’s gooooooooo boys!!
2022-07-22

7. Cream of the crop - There are so many lame, boring baseball podcasts I basically gave up after Up and In disappeared. Then I heard this one and now I get in everyone’s face about how good it is. So far it’s lead to streetlights. One may or may not have involved Tom Vercucci, pending litigation so I gotta play it cool. Keep up the good work!
2022-07-21

8. Too much shtick - Wanna love this show so much. Dallas is a national treasure and is the heartbeat of this pod. He brings an insight and perspective that fans wanna listen to and delivers it in an entertaining way. Jared brings the show down by doing annoying little bits and blowing the Red Sox the whole time. The new Starting group is a better listen imo
2022-07-05

9. Fresh Start Worked - After listening to about half of the old pod, I haven’t missed a second of the new one. Feels like the fresh start really helped the chemistry of Dallas and Jared and I enjoy their back and forth way more. Jake is great. A perfect add to the pod. And shoutout to him for Baseball Doesn’t Exist YT. That channel alone has gotten more than one of my friends significantly more interested baseball. Good luck and appreciate you guys!
2022-06-22

10. Great Podcast Overall - I really enjoy this podcast. I’m a big Braves fan and having a podcast that talks about the NL makes me want to listen to it a little more, and I’ve started to like the Red Sox as a second favorite team just because of Jared. The only thing I would like is maybe have a few more guests come on the show. Early in the season when they had Joe West and different players on makes it a lot more interesting. Overall I love the show. Keep up the good work.
2022-06-16

11. this podcast is dead - Dallas is good and offers a perspective as a player would really go well with a cohost who could set things up and summarize the stories that are discussed to those who may not have caught them the night before. Carrabis doesn’t do that and just talks about himself the whole time.
2022-05-31

12. Good but not as good as before. - Enjoy the guys and listened back from starting . Feels like the quality dropped a bit more scatted it thoughts and rant about random stuff off topic for way too long. They don’t touch on nearly as many teams as before and focus too much on baseball “fan debates” no one is really having. New guy who joined also doesn’t add much in commentary other then one liners and occasional casual takes. It’s early so for sure has time to improve and grow into its own.
2022-05-10

13. Favorite baseball podcast - I haven’t really been into baseball the last few years, but I’ve been following this season heavily. Not really familiar with the baseball podcast game so I searched this one and saw it was fairly new. It’s a little bro’d out sometimes which can be both good and bad, but ultimately this is legit the only baseball podcast that I look forward to new episodes being posted. Make some shirts guys!
2022-05-01

14. Just found this Gem - Thank you to Jarred and Mr Braden. As a long baseball fan since the s when I started understanding the game mostly threw video games and Tv .The explanation of current and past baseball situations like hand action and glove play plus counts and funny stuff. As an A’s first fan thank you Mr. Braden for your perfecto and for this Pod.
2022-04-29

The official home for audio programming from Battery Power, SB Nation's community for fans of the Atlanta Braves.

Release date: 2023-03-24

Comments

1. Disappointing lineup preview - It’s very obvious that these guys especially Brad have not watched or even followed Spring Training. Apparently busy with basketball. Why even do the podcast if you are just repeating last year’s information. Some guys are working hard and likely going to make the team get no mention. Not helpful to hear uninformed opinion.
2023-03-20

2. Too many different shows on same feed - I religiously listen to the weekly Sunday show with Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman, and it can be annoying to have several other unrelated shows (other than the fact they’re about Braves baseball) hosted by other Battery Power people cluttered all over the feed. I’ve tried to listen to the others, and they’re just nowhere as good as the usual Sunday show. It is annoying to try to hunt through the long list of other random show episodes just to find the right one. I’d gladly give the Sunday show stars, but not until they give the other shows their own separate feed.
2023-03-05

3. Overall Great Braves Coverage, Some Shows Better Than Others - Overall, the Battery Power Podcast feed does a great job covering all things Braves and I highly recommend it to any die hard Braves fan. However, there are multiple shows and some are better than others in my opinion. The best show in my opinion is the flagship show with Brad and Scott that drops every Sunday evening during the season. I’ve been listening to them for years back when the Braves were one of the worst teams in baseball in -. Brad is an experienced podcast host (also host of Locked on Hawks which I also highly recommend to any Atlanta Hawks fans) and always does a great job organizing the show, presenting interesting data that really tells the story (not just “I think this or that” with no data to support his opinions) and keeping things moving. Scott does a good job at sharing his takes in a focused but still interesting manner. I miss Eric being a regular on the show, but I wish him the best in his new role at Tomahawk Take. If you only have time to/care to listen to one Braves podcast a week, I recommend you listen to theirs. The Podcast to be Named Later (PTBNL), their newest show, is also really good. While Brad and Scott make sure to cover all the news and notes from the past week, Kris and Stephen tend to do deeper dives on individual topics. I really enjoy Stephen’s takes, I find myself agreeing with him more than anyone else on the podcast feed. He’s very logical and data-driven which I appreciate. I agree with another reviewer though that both Kris and Stephen have more monotoned voices so it can get a little boring listening to them. Maybe getting a third host with more energy/engaging style would be a good thing to liven up the energy a bit. But I still really enjoy their podcast and recommend it as well. The third show - The Daily Hammer, I can’t say I strongly recommend. The host’s style is much more radio like with lots of repetitive phrases he says every show and is just not my cup of tea. I’ve heard him be factually wrong on things multiple times which is irritating to listen to especially when there’s no one else on the show to correct him. I almost always skip this one and wait until the flagship show or PTBNL as anything important talked about in the Daily Hammer will be discussed in a much more interesting way on the other two shows. Last, not sure if they’re still doing it since Eric left, but in the past at least there’s the Road in Atlanta podcast. I didn’t listen to them much especially in recent years when the farm system didn’t have nearly as many players to watch, but the ones I did listen to I thought they were solid. Definitely the podcast to listen to if you want to get up to speed on what’s going on in the Braves minor league affiliates and who to watch out for in the system. So overall, not all shows are / great in my opinion, but the quality of the flagship show and PTBNL still gives this podcast feed a / rating in my book.
2023-03-04

4. Fantastic Braves Podcast - Best Braves podcast out there (especially following the lamentable exit of Atlanta Baseball Talk). Brad and Scott in particular are incredibly knowledgeable, good talkers, and offer a great balance of insight and fun. Very weird reading the other reviews that obsess over the show’s allegedly political bent, which, apart from not automatically licking the boots of billionaire owners, is a non-factor in the show. Keep up the good work!
2022-12-30

5. Great mix of Braves content - I really enjoy the Battery Power podcasts. The only thing I would change is the excessive use of the phrase “at the end of the day,” which is said so frequently that it becomes distracting. Eric, in particular, must use it times per podcast, sometimes in odd contexts. It’s staggering. Nevertheless, I love the Sunday night week in review, which provides great recaps and sets the table well for the week to come. And anyone who keeps tabs on the farm system will enjoy the Road to Atlanta—I know I’ve learned a lot. The newest, podcast definitely has promise, though I think some of the discussion topics could benefit from a sharper, more focused frame (as opposed to just introducing them with something like “What did you think of the Michael Harris extension?”). At the end of the day, this is a great mix of content for Braves fans :).
2022-10-12

6. Need to make some changes - For the most part I enjoy the information and analysis is most of the different podcasts. The main podcast is great with a few exceptions. I think a little bit less agreement and more differing opinions and arguments would be more entertaining. Also I think the words “like” and “etc.” are used approximately times per episode. My main complain is with the podcast to be named later. Those guys have to be the most boring personalities on the whole platform. You cannot pair these guys together. Stephen Tolbert is by far the worst. Nothing against him as a person or Braves fan/analyst but he absolutely lulls me to sleep. Has zero inflection or excitement in his voice and sounds like he is either asleep, hungover, or extremely agree. He just isn’t cut out for the mic.
2022-10-11

7. Great resource for Braves fanatics - A terrific resource for Braves fans, particularly the weekly one which I listen to most weeks. I do think it’s time to split the podcast into separate feeds—four shows (including one that’s daily) is overkill for all but the most fanatical of fans. My favorite is definitely the flagship, the best established and with the best chemistry. Construtive criticism: A couple of hosts/panelists rely on clichéd phrases to a distracting extent, most irritatingly with the massively overused nothingburger phrase “at the end of the day.” (Also “make no mistake” and “it is what it is.)
2022-10-10

8. Too much - The main podcast is great, but now this feed is cluttered, and honestly, redundant. I get Road To Atlanta being a show, but Daily Hammer and PTBNL are just overkill. Everytime I open my podcast app, I have to delete these. I love the Braves but I don’t need hours of podcast content a week on them. Could you at least split them into their own feeds?
2022-10-07

9. Voices matter - I used to listen to this show religiously. Love Brad. I think now they're trying to put out too much content. The Daily Hammer is pretty much a waste of time. Really wish they'd stick with Brad as the host as all the other guys - especially Sean Coleman - just don't have good voices. Yes, it matters. Doesn't matter what you're saying if you have an annoying voice I'm not going to listen to your podcast.
2022-09-01

10. Great info, room for improvement - Great content and good info on the Braves and their farm system updates. The guys that record really need to make sure they’re using good pro audio and know how to speak properly into a mic. The last episode about Grissom and what to do about Ozuna was pretty maddening. One guy sounded great while the other was likely speaking into an apple headphone mic on the cord and voice was going in and out and then too close and then over powering the mic with his voice. It’s so distracting and almost makes it impossible to listen to. Check out the Cover podcast to see their setup and a good quality broadcast for an example. Thanks again for all the work that goes into this and the good updates each day. And yes, like the last guy said, Coleman needs to figure out his sinuses or a way to tweak for his voice to be a suitable broadcast sound.
2022-08-14

11. Best Braves Podcast Around - I started listening to this podcast in and haven’t stopped. On the main podcast, some combination of Brad, Scott and Eric will bring you a funny, knowledgeable, and opinion-packed hour or so of Braves Baseball talk every week. The hosts have a good dynamic, a good rapport, and they know they’re stuff. The podcast network also has the Road to Atlanta podcast, if you want to know what’s up in the minors as well as the Daily Hammer, which gives daily updates about the Braves. A great podcast. A
2022-06-11

12. Shawn Coleman: End the filler words - Shawn Coleman’s Daily Hammer is great on content but he overuses filler words “obviously” and “certainly”. It is almost unlistenable at times. He could eliminate % of the filler words and not change the meaning whatsoever. Listen to a recording and think about your choice of words. Otherwise a great podcast!
2022-05-02

13. Best Braves podcast - I look forward to listening to this every week! Occasionally they passively spout political, social justice or pandemic opinions which I could not care less about there opinions on those topics. But other than those few instances they are very informative and entertaining and it is definitely my favorite Braves podcast. I’m not able to watch every game but I do listen to this podcast on my commute to work every time they drop a new one. I really enjoy the daily ones during the playoffs as well. Adding to my review The old name was much cooler not sure why it changed but talking chop made a lot more sense.
2022-03-08

14. Dumb name - Excellent podcast network with a name that did not need to be changed. Now every time I hear “battery power” I have to pull over and barf. Good thing is there’s other Braves podcasts. I know they are at least as political, but at least they’re not rubbing it in my face with “battery power” . unsubscribe
2022-03-01

The smartest dumb baseball podcast or the dumbest smart baseball podcast? Thrice a week, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman of Céspedes Family BBQ take you on a journey through the weird, wacky and wonderful universe of baseball. If you want to know what’s going on in MLB, but also want to smile along the way then this is the podcast for you. So fire up the grill and get ready for an absolute roast on Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

Release date: 2023-03-24

Comments

1. love the content, recording quality is poor - long-time fan, love the actual content, love Cespedes Family BBQ, loved the pod on the Ringer, but PLEASE fix the audio as it’s becoming unlistenable (harsh highs / lows and plosives) and at times indecipherable (jordan sounds like he’s being recorded as if someone is running past him with a microphone). they were recently guests on Effectively Wild and the difference was night and day and I got to enjoy two of my favorite podcasters without the distraction of the extremely uneven audio. help!!!!
2022-12-03

2. Analysis Lacking - The Cespedes BBQ guys are great and funny when they bring out the personal side of the game. That said, Jake’s actual analysis and takes can be really annoying and makes the podcast unlistenable at times. He really likes the Padres, Mets and recently the Phillies. That is all fine and good but it comes at the expense of disparaging comments about other teams that have had similar or more success in the past few years. (Braves, Brewers, Guardians, Rays, Twins, Giants etc) I hope he can become better as time goes on because the other content on the podcast is great.
2022-11-19

In This League Fantasy Baseball. Hosted by Scott Bogman and Chris Welsh. It's Fantasy Baseball...with some balls. In-Depth analysis, ranks, guests from across the industry and a dive into all formats of Fantasy Baseball. More at www.Patreon.com/ITLArmy

Release date: 2023-03-22

Comments

1. Favorite baseball podcast by far - My choice in fantasy baseball listening! They deserve it as they provide awesome entertainment while giving some of the best fantasy baseball analysis around! These guys are “boots on the ground” as they are able to get as close to behind the scenes of baseball through their training camp access which greatly assisted me in drafting players. A genuinely funny and informative podcast!
2021-08-07

2. Entertaining but... - The guys are funny, have a great rapport, and I’d happily have beers with them, but eventually I realized that like any ESPN podcast the first - minutes are all about them and not fantasy baseball. Mixing fantasy with adds, fun, and what have you is fine, but at least half of every episode isn’t useful and I only have so much time to listen to podcasts.
2021-04-20

3. What about Fredbird???? - Fantasty Football is over and was looking forward an independent fantasy baseball equivalent to the independent Fantasy Footballers podcast...found it! Love the mix of yuks and expert insights. Only complaint: Bogman you mentioned every Baseball mascot but somehow left out FREDBIRD....c’mon man! Love the show and looking forward to a great season!
2021-01-08

4. Wish they were more like Pitcher List - Edit - // - Took out individual’s names. They are knowledgeable and do provide good advice for deep leagues. The problem is they think to be cool they have to constantly drop F bombs They also find it hilarious when one of their industry friends trashes people online who do not agree with him. They are the guys who laugh and point as the bully mocks and makes fun of others. I would recommend they put the explicit tag on the podcast, curse and mock people all they want (Not athletes and celebrities, they are perfect of course!) and continue to provide good fantasy analyst for the group of people who like this type of atmosphere. It is popular now.
2020-11-12

5. My guys - Just wanted to say that Bogman and The Welsh are THE GUYS to listen to for fantasy baseball advice. We had the pleasure to have them both on our podcast and they are both more knowledgeable than they already seem to be to the listeners. First class for fantasy baseball and even better gentlemen. You guys rock and The Triple Play Fantasy Baseball Show loves you guys!
2020-05-31

6. Who’s your audience? - Gentlemen, first if all I do love the show. The player debates are awesome. But I have to ask who you’re aiming at with - team mock drafts. I’d bet the majority of your current listeners are in ish team leagues. And while understanding where a player might go vs adp is valuable, team construction is where us amateurs need your help. A team league will give your listeners no clue how to build a strategy in a typical league.
2020-04-06

7. Amazing Content and Entertainment - If you’re a fantasy baseball junkie, and if you’re reading this you probably are, this is the podcast for you. Lots of high-level content mixed in with crazy funny commentary and inside jokes. Long-time listeners appreciate the sarcasm and quick wit of Bogman which perfectly compliments the Welsh’s vast prospect knowledge and draft/in-season strategy. They both have tons of experience to draw from, so they’ll bring up random past instances to compare a situation with. It’s one of the stalwart podcasts for any true fantasy baseball fan. There are only so many hours in a day to devote to pods, and this one should be on your list. Be sure to give it a few episodes because lots of the inside jokes and humor need some time to figure out. You won’t be sorry.
2020-03-05

8. Love you Dudes! - Bogman & The Welsh are awesome and I so look forward to listening to their fun entertainment and banter. While I also listen to and enjoy the CBS guys, these shows are very different and unique. Keep up the good times fellas and I love all the hilarious movie drops and references (brought to you by Carl’s Jr.)! It’s fantasy knowledge and fun - isn’t that what it should really all about?
2020-02-25

9. Promises Promises - Good day Gentlenerds! As promised, here is the star review I paid you off with to read my questions on the pod! You guys are some of the most hilarious doofuses in podcasting, and I am very grateful to be exposed to the hilarity I experienced over at the Black Book pod (less f-ball plz!) teamblackbook I have also joined Paterson for the first time to add to my list of illustrious titles ITL Army Sergeant! Keep doing you because I’m into it.... and PLEASE Bogs- go back to Patreon and capitalize Welsh in your thank you letter. He is a person too.
2020-02-23

10. Awful - All these guys do is nonsense. Every seconds, they play a sound drop or do a ridiculous impersonation. Swearing constantly so the majority of the podcast is them being bleeped out. Listening to the latest mock draft episode was impossible. I believe they give good advice in between all the nonsense but its not worth the time.
2020-02-16

11. My favorite fantasy baseball pod - This pod is for the dedicated fantasy baseball player and it is run by dedicated fantasy baseball nerds. The player debates are groundbreaking and their humor is much appreciated. Emergency pods anytime some thing big happens. Come for the funny and stat for the analysis.
2020-02-07

12. Player Debates Are Perfection! - I admit, I’m a baseball addict and consume everything baseball and fantasy baseball I can. To me, these Player Debates are the good stuff. A nice mixture of The Welsh cut evenly with Bogman which has created pure American gold. I run a team with my college buddy in our home league and these debates (hopefully there are around more to come before the season starts) will help us tremendously with draft prep. This is the best fantasy baseball content being created right now and that music gets me pumped! I hope you hear it often, but I really appreciate both of you and accept your open marriage (Welsh with his CBS second family and Bogman with his Fantrax side piece). Thank you for all that you do, you have earned and deserve all the success that is and will come your way.
2019-11-19

13. WAY TOO MUCH B.S. - My god, I can’t even listen to this “baseball” pod, which is really just the two hosts spewing inside jokes and lukewarm (at best) humor... I even tried FF past the beginning of pods, which are chock-full of B.S. and zero baseball info, but then they keep talking about non-baseball stuff throughout the rest of the pod too... truly insufferable, why should I care about all ur non-baseball B.S., wow.... P.s. it looks like they had bots post fake reviews... if u scroll thru them it’s obvious that several reviews are fake, such as the ones praising their lukewarm-at-best humor.
2019-06-05

14. Live Mock Draft Shows Not the Best - I have enjoyed my listening to the ITL podcast as I just transitioned from CBS where the saturation effect was in full play. I have enjoyed the hosts and show structure but must admit that the ‘fan favorite’ mock drafts are a bit overstated. The last minutes focused on draft review is the best part of the episode. When in the middle of the mock drafts the rounds and picks go by so quickly. If the hosts were trying to focus on what they were specifically building then they should reset their roster more than once and talk about positional needs versus draft position.
2019-02-11