Atlas Balked
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome to Atlas Balked, a weekly chronicle concerning the mundane, weird, and maybe even sometimes dramatic happenings of a Simple Fantasy Baseball League .
This podcast captures the thoughts and musings Gregg, Joe, Jack and Tim - four of the twelve owners in the league.
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Episodes
Tequila! And the Gallo Shift
May 24, 2018 06:21 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this episode we talk about Joe having way too many nicknames, the most lovable dictators of all, hate watching the royal wedding, there may be some cracks in Rearden’s facade, the curse stings Scottie again and create more intrigue around the wildcard, Gregg makes a bold playoff prediction, if the Dreamers have the staying power they need to compete, the Gallo shift and its possible fantasy implications, Joe gets yet another nickname for crying out loud, how Joe would not give up...
Curses All Over The Place
May 17, 2018 07:26 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn this episode we talk about Joe being just a so so manager, Pops is better than Joe on this one thing, someone gets caught in a few lies, we aren’t talking about Rearden Metal enough, tension around the Harper Curse, The Philadelphia Experiment II are incredibly average, Swag is pumped about Baez and can’t stand Carpenter, Joe talks about his unique form of bar fighting, we still aren't talking about Rearden enough, a long and winding talk about the Gallo shift, potential new rule...
Is Anybody There?
May 10, 2018 05:52 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this episode we talk about dartying, Gregg’s level of commitment is reevaluated, is the Harper curse real?, Mazara is upset (not Mikey), Joe finally figures Gregg out, cartoon characters that describe Joe, new rules to make Sunday games more interesting, why no-one cares about the commissioner, the bots hate Gregg, Swag is drunk, why a 45-5 record doesn’t impress (Joe), more conspiracy theories abound around fake teams, corn hole championships, unpredictably disappointing, boy w...
The Mid-ball Wizard
May 03, 2018 06:46 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this episode we talk about Joe’s neighbors, the Stockholm syndrome, the Pirate’s deft free agent move, a fantasy rainout, Swag’s ultimatum, Gregg’s lack of commitment, Joe has flipped a switch and everyone can see the Joe we all know, special guest Scottie, the soap opera season, a sound off segment, the map plays a part again, west coast sycophants, Gregg blows the lid off the conspiracy theory, one-man racketeering, curses die in trades (?), Joe is getting weary of winning, Sco...
Buddy Buddy Farm Team B.S.
April 28, 2018 19:07 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBBuddy Buddy Farm Team B.S. In this episode we talk about the fact that recording on a different night is bad for us, the opportunity to concede, Swag congratulates Joe for his confidence, Joe takes a nap, wakes up, and talks shit, new categories on the stats page, everybody climb aboard the St Lo Cash train, name change for Tim’s team?, irrational moves, guardian ad litem, the map, the value of Mazara, team owners who don’t listen to our podcast, a deep analysis of a silly little tr...
MLB Needs a Goon in the Pen
April 19, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this episode we talk about Chirinos breaks out at the worst (best) time, weather trouble, baseball fight breakdowns, a nice glove-dodge, how Aj Ellis is greater than Buster Posey, a new word, Gregg waxing poetic about nasty boys, Gregg hurts Margot, video in the pit, hockey style tolerance of fighting on the diamond, the benefits of such a practice, the Pseudo Scout stops by for a drink…..of a very special beer, we catch up with Justin, Mr. Magoo and the Columbo strategy, palm ...
The Competitive Spirit Clause
April 11, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn this episode we talk about how this episode is completely backwards (warning: very wonkish episode), Swag’s need for coffee, GK thinks Tim is a genius, the wetness of Tim and J-Lo’s teams, building for the future, teams windows, playing to win, psychological warfare, clarification of Swag’s interest in the league this year, a career year in 7 games for Jed, J-Lo missed a trade, GK’s hatred of poor Manuel, Swag goes all in….wait…no he doesn’t, J-Lo Sith, unwritten rules (again!…Ye...
The Cream Cheese Incident
April 04, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this episode we talk about the fact that the games actually matter(!), Swag quits on this season on day three, Gregg does too, everyone hates the long week, losing to win as a strategy, Joe isn’t happy with Bellinger, why Scottie my be the first to have the competitive clause thrown at him, establishing the dreamer award, Gabe Kapler is an odd bird and he’s messing up fantasy baseball, genius or bum?, vacation on a balcony, the great cream cheese shortage of 2018, winning for the...
Predictions That Are Surely Wrong
March 29, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn this episode we talk about Joe not getting carried away, Joe’s strategy will be exposed, why our draft totally sucked, how Joe improves his spelling, a draft order scare, Greg’s lack of commitment, our review of pitching staff picks, why the Dodgers could be the key to it all, our review of our player picks, how Matt Olson may be reshaping our league, the power of parentheses, Swag playing a deeper game, pops surprises us with his savvy picks and confuses us with others (oh pops!...
Tim Hates This Episode
February 19, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIn this episode we talk about ranking our team farm systems, what peachy means, Swagger grades the teams, what Othani’s value is, Ken Griffey Jr. level prospect, JFBL ahead of MLB on prospect valuation, grade inflation, drafting Boba Fett, GK becomes a capitalist, who Swag says has the best farm system, the Pseudo Scout gives his take, why 47 Ronin is a mullet, Cisco!, Scottie gets full Chris’d, whether Chavis is a super stud or a super dud, why failure is good, who the Scout hates,...
The Ghost King Reanimates a Zombie Team
January 28, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBOur winter meeting.
The Catfish Hunter S. Thompson Chronicles
September 21, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this episode we talk about the Champion!, the Cleveland staff, getting hot at the right time, the best players this year, little league game update, aging overweight boxers, what we could have been called, yet another conspiracy theory, we were boring on purpose, negging people before you were born, underwhelming pictures, grandma’s antique angel, favorite memories from the podcast, the secret life of a corn hole addict, Tim as Neil Diamond, we still haven’t interviewed Pops, we ...
The Ghost King
September 12, 2017 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode we talk about true commitment, missing Jack and Joe, guest host Scottie Swagger, Irma vs Mississippi, poor Joe, doing a solid for Jack, laughing at the Dodgers, what its like to be a winner, preparation, why everyone should trade with Tim, watching way too much baseball, market stalls, Oregon beer snob(s), cougar hangout, we are big in Russia (!), and Finland (?), selling out is good, lacing, complements galore, ghosting before you were born, the ultimate ghost, a bi...
We Are Always Wrong
September 05, 2017 16:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode we talk almost entirely about how wrong we always are, football season, talking like Shakespeare, locking Joe in the basement, giving credit where credit is due, Susan Lucci, ripping on Scottie because he was too good to break away from the beach in California to even talk to us, why this podcast is all about us, a solid lock on picking the future champion, in an alternate universe Joe would have been going to the world series, maybe Justin can get it right, a long d...
I Don't Believe In Luck. But.....
August 29, 2017 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode we talk about internet people, feeling better, playoffs are fascinating, the original High HQ player equals five starters and a bullpen, why people should always trade with Tim, wow Ryhs (Reese, Riss, Rice?), the Cardinals finally let him down, Gregg clearly does not have his priorities in order, Chuck Nasty comes home, how owners deal with the stress of a playoff team, photo-negative superstitions, could another hurricane in Houston crush Joe's playoffs once again?,...
A Dark Turn
August 22, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn this episode we talk about squeaking one out, Mikey’s team is lit, Joe’s new strategy is working (kind of), no sympathy from Tim, nobody wanted to play Jack, we have no idea, fantasy advice is all sales and no substance, et tu Napoli, Carlos should take PED’s, walk up music, a masculine tone, Nordic horns, Moby in the major leagues, white armband stupidness, Angel sucks and Ian is awesome, are the games fixed?, Steve Phillips should pick up our protest because he owes it to us, w...
Soft-Playing It
August 15, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this episode we talk about the epic game that wasn’t, Jax Wax Pax limps over the finish line, the playoffs are set (!), the crew makes their picks, Judge is slowing down, Gregg is the mouthpiece of fate, old equals good, Scottie stops by again to cause trouble, the unwritten rule conversation will not die, Joe is the only true libertarian, trying to achieve to lose, what the smart play is for the playoffs, the definition of pornography (kind of), slippery slopes galore, eliminat...
Ice Cream or Brownie
August 08, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBDolphin call ring tones, five are left, only four will advance, Swagger breaks the playoffs down, history could be made with regard to Tim and Mikey, Joe wants to beat a Benigno, Swagger's vacation, overcompensation….maybe, misdirected curses, failing to house train St. Bernard puppies, chinos and milk, Gregg hates winning teams, to legislate or not legislate, social norming, unwritten rules in our league, is Freeman un-benchable, what does Dusty know about Gyrko that none of us kno...
A Bragging Poltergeist
August 02, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSpecial guest tweets, Joe says no apologies necessary, brother vs. brother, the Dodgers are awesome, the Cardinals staff is awesome too, Gregg defends Scottie, why Gregg used to hate the league, we did not back mask, the schedule claims another victim, is Jax Wax about to swoon, a scary win loss statistic, not really wanting someone to win a donkey, Catholic guilt, game theory, more game theory, Holy Jesus, will this game theory bit ever end? (apparently not), the Pirates staff are ...
Favorable Randomness
July 26, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWe talk about all kinds of stuff this week including two owners. You'll just have to listen.
Godzilla Vs. King Kong
July 19, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBProper nickname creation, parity in the standings, new blood sport division, who cares how you got there, champagne all star problems, is 10-9 enough? The benefit of Enya, Justin returns and offers dating tips, Joe is our sex symbol, pedigree matters, prospects huffing helium, potential team owner interview, G-Bone is Machiavelli? now that we think of it - the cost is double, similarities of the Dreamers and the Marlins, Swagger is (no surprise) all in, drunk texting, gif game, the ...
Jack Swagger Fights the Gods
July 12, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBIn this episode we talk about Joe getting lost early, weekly results, everyday is like Sunday for Blondie, winning feels good, a Bermuda triangle bench, Omission’s march, Altherr (really?!?), the best drug ever, taking photos of random strangers, texts and enigma machines, LowKey gets drunk, believing in luck, or not, Gregg the trickster, roster construction, the wound salters, Tim is due for a drop off?, bet on Bad Street in Vegas, the ball is definitely juiced, blisters, curveball...
In The Presence of Pure Evil
July 05, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode we talk about how the curse starts working, a weird trade happens and we wonder…Tim feels emancipated, a nickname is born, why it’s fun to win, our first look at the wild card standings, Joe’s vision quest, Gregg berates a customer service rep, The Juiceless League all star selections, buying donkeys, Adam who?, the launch giveth and the launch taketh, Japanese baseball tricks, mostly tweeners, Jim Jones vibe, interviewing myself, today’s rock stars, a new wrinkle in...
So You're Telling Me There's A Chance
June 26, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn this episode we talk about Gregg’s sickness, thinning the herd, poor predictions, Scottie’s confidence, Blondie is done, Ramirez is rated, Moustakas has arrived, born under a bad sign, Mikey joins us again, playoff predictions, tiebreakers, Jack is an Omission fan, proper curse etiquette, the realignment is working, backpedaling, the Braves are good, Adams was fat but isn’t now, flexible superstars, why Mikey hates Harper, Jack rants about Posey (again), Mikey as a podcast star, ...
Racing Giraffes in Business Suits
June 23, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn this episode we talk about Happy Father’s Day, the no drama week, do Elden and Dusty listen or not, Mikey finally wasting points, Rizzo having high HQ, Joe is so very lucky, swinging as a way to stay limber, being bandied about as trade bait, something weird in baseball, Gregg is a Bellinger-like leader, the playoffs - RIGHT NOW!, Jack’s game within the game, clothespins, audio easter eggs for Joe, no-one should be conceding yet, un-American effort, the worst interview format eve...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
June 15, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode we talk about why Jack should be worried, why Jack shouldn’t be worried, that slacker trout, why baseball isn’t football, if the Judge be stopped, feeling bad for Yankees fans, defensive trading, Chris’ love of young guys, land of misfit Rays, chicken dinner, Wade hanging at the deli counter, Charlie Brown’s parents, why Tim is like Steinbrenner, Jack and Tim’s amicable divorce, and McCartney vs. Lennon.
Most Likely To Get Shot
June 07, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIn this episode we talk about why Jack and Joe are d***s, Pop's team explodes, tough losses, stealing wins, Christmas games, McGuire division battles, interviewing L.J. (owner of the Funkin' Punks), Derek Jeter is basically a legend, live trading(!), president of the PTA, new types of statistics, vampire power, why no one would bet on us as kids, mad whiffle ball skills, Pujolium, juiced ball conspiracy, four-finger bird, laundering mascot costumes. “Solid Country Gold” - Shoot...
An Epic Collision of Hair
May 31, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn this episode we talk about why it's not always sunny in Philadelphia, the merits of having an Uber account, is Mikey’s team gettable (?) Christmas morning for Jack, Gregg's first move as a billionaire, Zander’s in the Biz, The U vs. the ‘Cuse, play by play duos hating each other, interviewing Trout, the McGuire division is now seriously in play, 500 yard beer can shots, Posey is a p***y, Mikey’s influence on Jack’s roster, the difficulty of getting a Hooters girl, and again, why ...
Pure Macho Bulls***
May 25, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn this episode we talk about Mickey’s dominance, Jack’s home value, Tim’s team being a disappointment, interview with St Lo Cash owner, Bryce Harper trades, Tim Tebow and hot dogs, scouting teenagers, explaining to Joe what HQ is, Chris’s gift from Barry, the value of unsalted crackers, Brockmire’s girlfriend is actually us, information officer conspiracies, calling bullshit on unwritten rules in our league, caveat emptor, Uriah Heep (again…), bunting on Schilling, Johnny Damon, Bo...
Pseudo Scout
May 17, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode we talk about parity in the league and Posey in our weekly review, talk to a “pseudo” scout, contemplate censorship, non-disclosure agreements, Billy Hamilton the super hero, the 20-80 scale, the truth behind a teams record, and the myth of Jeter.
Life Imitates Television
May 10, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIn this episode we talk about everyone having a 2-3 record, breakdown a few impactful trades, interview the owner of Lethal Injection, Gregg hoping Vin is happy, drug busts, baseball doppelgängers, and a bunch of other stuff related to the price of pierogis, the importance of Uriah Heep, the Yankees and a (not too early) NL East prediction. Music: 1. You're So Gangsta' By Chromeo 2. Epic by Con Bro Chill 3. Don't Fuck With My Money by Penguin Prison 4. Push by Madonna 5. Bury Us A...
The Peter Pan Complex
May 04, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn this episode we talk about the bloodbath that is the McGuire Division, interview the owner of the Omission Commission, discuss the merits of rebuilding early in the season, and a bunch of other stuff related to twitter, PED's, team jerseys, Gregg's favorite Pirate and more.
Take 6!
April 29, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, diceret senserit forensibus mel ad, mei ex erant mentitum. Eu purto maiorum vis. Vel ea errem vidisse, no duo aperiam euripidis deseruisse. Pro at prompta docendi. Omnis forensibus ne est, eum suas aliquip legimus no. Clita ridens discere ius ei, no noster latine dolores eam.
The Art of the Trade
April 25, 2017 16:20 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIn this episode the four of us take a close look at the week two results, break down another in-Podcast trade, vegetarianism, the league division names, a new team name is born, and Joe Maddon sends us down a rabbit hole.
The Weirdness
April 20, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBn this episode, Jack returns to give his (not so) preseason predictions for the league, player projections up and down, breakdown of the Juiceless league player draft, and a meditation on the meta-weirdness of chronicling a league we are actually competing in.
Fred Lynn
April 12, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this episode we give our preseason take for St Lo Cash, dreaming on the Dreamers, Lethal's path to the the world series, Fred Lynn, and movies that impacted and shaped us.
Beaten by a Benigno
April 05, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIn this episode we talk about our preseason predictions, taking a baseball to the head, Heyward making Jack sad, Branch Rickey quotes, and an in podcast trade.