Batting Around Podcast
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All the Little Nixons with Blocked Party
June 14, 2023 07:14 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBJohn Cullen and Stefan Heck of the wonderful Blocked Party podcast are back to talk about sponsoring a stock car, regional accents, a bunch of Blue Jays stuff, Jane handing out passes left and right, some breaking A's news, sad cameos, and our shared dream of Husbands and Boyfriends someday joining the ranks of Wives and Girlfriends. Support the show by signing up at patreon.com/battingaround. subscribers get access to our catalog of bonus episodes and access to our monthly Watch Along parties.
A Person of Gaming Experience with Patrick Sullivan
June 07, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 40 MBPatrick Sullivan of The Resleevables is here to talk about the Padres, working for Upper Deck, and baseball from the perspective of an experienced game designer. He also reveals his secret performance enhancing drug for Magic: The Gathering, as well as some tips for the Catholic Church's marketing department. A super fun conversation, you don't want to miss this one. Check out Patrick on twitter @BasicMountain and The Resleevables on youtube and patreon. To support the show subscribe to Bat...
Don't Look Up Who Owns Modelo with Adam Vilmin
June 03, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBAdam from Hobby Perverts and formerly of South Paws is here to tell us what the heck happened with the White Sox, then we touch on some other little fun things that happened since last week's show, and then we regrettably have to talk more about the Pride drama happening around the league.
Organized, Low Level Torture with Emma Baccellieri
May 26, 2023 07:15 - 59 minutes - 37.8 MBEmma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated is on the show to talk the explosion in organized home run celebrations across Major League Baseball, the Orioles' city connect uniforms, and the Dodgers walking back their disinvitation of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from their Pride night. Then we get into mailbag where we conclusively settle a question on baseball etiquette and then make a terrifying realization. On Friday night (5/26) at 7:05 eastern we're doing this month's Watch Along part...
Crucifying Koroks with Michael Baumann
May 19, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBFanGraphs' Michael Baumann is back to talk about the news of the week, and we made him take point as the only straight man when we talked about the Dodgers' cowardly Pride Night scandal.
Well...He Died Young
May 11, 2023 17:07 - 51 minutes - 33.2 MBWe cover Lauren getting into soccer, new international series announcements, the central divisions being terrible, Noah Syndergaard doing hypnotherapy, Akil Badoo getting tagged in the 'nads, and we also talked about what specific parts of the UK we don't like and what planets are bullshit. We're doing a patreon episode of nothing but mailbag this weekend so if you want answers to your pressing questions please send them to us on discord or twitter, or you can show up to our places of employ...
Rick Hahn's 10,000 Year Reich with Charles Star
May 03, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBCharles is back to talk about what the heck is going on with the FIRST PLACE ON MAY 2ND Pittsburgh Pirates. Then we check in on the rest of the standings, talk about the Mexico City bombfest, and of course some mailbag.
From the Caboose of a Leaving Train with Jeremy Koo
April 27, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 44 MBReturning guest and Oakland Athletics fan Jeremy Koo is here to trauma dump about the A's (probably) moving to Las Vegas. Unfortunately for him we're at our emotional capacity and helping someone else who's in crisis and dealing with our own stuff (all the 2022 Dodgers hitting it raw during the last all star break) and we can't hold appropriate space for him. Check out https://www.Patreon.com/BattingAround to hear our latest bonus episode on 1956 Japanese film I Will Buy You, a movie about t...
Stephen's Hyperfixation Corner
April 20, 2023 07:15 - 55 minutes - 37 MBMy cats kept fucking with me during this one but we stayed on track and talked about baseball pretty much the whole time, except the part where we talked about Hitler.
Baseball Country with Rachel Cholst & Bryan Ruby
April 13, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBStephen, Lauren, and guest co-host Rachel Cholst of Rainbow Rodeo interview Bryan Ruby, a singer-songwriter in Nashville who, in 2021, became the first professional baseball player to come out of the closet while still in the game. Bryan Ruby https://hyperfollow.com/bryanruby Instagram: @bryanrubyofficial Proud to be in Baseball https://www.proudtobeinbaseball.org/ Twitter: @ProudBaseball Instagram: @proudtobeinbaseball Rachel Cholst Twitter: @adobeteardrops Instagram: @adobeandteardrops ...
#DONTTHINK // The Return of Lauren
April 05, 2023 07:15 - 51 minutes - 33.1 MBLauren's back, regular season baseball is back, and most importantly we are so back. We catch up with Lauren for some takes she's had bottled up, then we talk about opening day, Bryce Harper's romance novel habit, Jack Flaherty being a Joker Guy, and a bunch of other stuff that's NOT the pitch clock and rule changes.
Off to the Glue Factory with Charles Star
March 30, 2023 01:48 - 51 minutes - 32.7 MBLauren is still out for another week but filling in for her is legal podcasting legend Charles Star (@ugarles). We all finally cancel each other in this one but Stephen gets it the worst.
Long Live the WBC
March 24, 2023 13:47 - 50 minutes - 45.4 MBJane and Stephen recap the WBC and all the discourse around it. Spoilers: they liked it (the WBC, not the discourse).
Partial Guidos with Liz Roscher
March 15, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBYahoo! Sports writer and Hittin' Season host Liz Roscher is back and filling in for Lauren as we talk about everything that's happened in the WBC so far including the upsets and let downs, UK's jerseys and celebrations, appropriating Italian culture, Team Israel's twitter account being the biggest baby in the world, and all the cute stuff with the Czech and Japanese teams. Go to www.Patreon.com/BattingAround to hear upcoming bonus episodes on European baseball and a new Couching Around on Br...
PitchCom Affirmations with Richard Staff and Sean Doolittle
March 08, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBFilling in for Lauren this week are returning favorites Richard Staff and Sean Doolittle. Don't need to say much more, they're all-timers.
Happy National Weights and Measurements Week with Mellie
March 02, 2023 20:08 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MBMellie is back and filling in for Lauren this week. We're talking spring training, John Middleton, baseball anarchy, regional water use policies, and mormon conspiracy theories. Sorry for the audio issues, new hardware will be here before the next episode.
Terry Francona's Radioactive Dugout
February 22, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBStephen's trip to Ireland. Jacob deGrom's NPC-style answers to basic questions. Another Terry Francona food nightmare. A minor leaguer comes out. Big Boss is back. Then we power rank all the WBC countries' hats and Lauren gives us some insight into the DR national team. This is the last free episode Lauren is going to be on for a few weeks because she'll be out recovering from surgery. If you want more Lauren sign up at Patreon.com/BattingAround because she'll be on our episode coming out ne...
The Case of Crewchief22 v. Wikipedia
February 13, 2023 08:15 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MBWe keep remarkably on track even though spring training hasn't technically started yet. We talk Joe West's internet war, Joey Votto's local chess tournament fits, Bally's bankruptcy, and then Lauren does a deep dive on Japan's WBC roster. Keep an eye out on Patreon.com/BattingAround for a Couching Around on Eastbound and Down season one next week.
Pinkerton DEI Coordinator
February 09, 2023 08:15 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBSlow news week! Spring training is around the corner, and we really tried to stay on track but you know this podcast you know the score. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround and sign up because we've got bonus episodes coming up.
WikiFeet Land Acknowledgement
January 19, 2023 13:02 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBApologies to Sean Doolittle.
The 100 Episode Extravaganza
January 11, 2023 08:15 - 54 minutes - 54.8 MBWe made it to 100 episodes! We talk the hilarious (maybe?) end to the Correa saga, Cueto signing with the Marlins, and some WBC stuff. Then we play a bunch of voicemails from listeners and beloved guests who tell us how great we are.
You Can't Just Have Bones
January 05, 2023 08:15 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBWe're still recovering from 2022 and we're talking Avatar, baseball resolutions, free agent signings including what's going on with Correa, ZiPS projections, Jerry Reinsdorf's reign of terror, and I guess cannibalism. Next week is our 100th episode so leave us voicemails about the show at (703) 261-4915.
Ethical Ball Hawks with Bradford William Davis
December 23, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBBradford William Davis joins us to talk about his investigative report into MLB's use of different types of baseballs during the 2022 season, as well as the Carlos Correa drama, billionaire owners mad that Steve Cohen is actually spending money, and Trevor Bauer's suspension being cut in arbitration. We also propose a tactical alliance with a controversial figure and put out a challenge to the show's fans. Head over to Patreon.com/BattingAround and sign up to support the show.
The Austin Athletics
December 14, 2022 08:15 - 49 minutes - 42.8 MBHot stove, the best/worst idea for what to do with the A's, open source biometrics, gay baseball man, mailbag. Support the show by signing up at Patreon.com/BattingAround
Flattened by a 9-Year-Old
December 08, 2022 08:15 - 51 minutes - 46.3 MBHot stove! MLB fucking around with the baseball again. Mailbag. More baseball in this one than most offseason episodes. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround and sign up so you can listen to tomorrow's Couchin' Around on the baseball episode of DS9.
The Cammer
November 29, 2022 08:15 - 55 minutes - 42.9 MBWe're back from our little Thanksgiving break, and we do talk a bit of baseball in this, but we also talk about twitter, other sporting events we've been to or are planning to go to, Stephen and Lauren's trips, and some good mailbag stuff. To support the show head over to www.Patreon.com/BattingAround
Polycule Power Rankings
November 16, 2022 08:15 - 52 minutes - 45 MBWe talk about MLB's sponsor FTX going up in flames, twitter breaking down, walkup songs, and WBC stuff. We're gonna take a break for the holiday next week so no new free episode after this one until the 30th. Support the show by signing up at Patreon.com/BattingAround
Trea Turner? He's Surfing
November 08, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBPhiladelphia losing big, Philly's non-Springsteen song Chicken Man, Henry Cavill, being hater, then mailbag and Lauren makes a sizzle reel video for a big free agent. Also we have an NBA update segment in the middle with Agnes (@femaieboyfriend). Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround to support the show and check our twitter for the link to our discord server.
Let's All Meet at Hitchbot's Grave with Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh
November 03, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBStephen takes over on this one and brings along Philadelphia dirtbags Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh to talk about HOLY SHIT THE PHILLIES ARE IN THE WORLD SERIES. It's like The McLaughlin Group for people who flick lit cigarettes at kids in Mets hats and puke on police horses. We talk shit on the Astros, Mattress Mack, and everyone who isn't loving this postseason. Also Justin found a mask of potentially demonic origin and we talk about how the Phillies just keep getting gayer and gayer. Like ...
UNLOCKED: The Trevor Hildenberger Episode
October 28, 2022 07:15 - 46 minutes - 45.3 MB*UNLOCKED FOR RELIEVER WEEK ON BATTING AROUNG* We talked to professional baseball player Trevor Hildenberger about what happened behind closed doors during the effort to organize the minor leaguers. We also talked about his path to professional baseball and he fills us in on the exciting world of F1 racing. Outtro: Jeff Rosenstock - Polar Bear or Africa
Go to Space and Don't Come Back with Sean Doolittle
October 26, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBNoted Phish fan Sean Doolittle, who is not Irish, stops by to talk about postseason baseball from the perspective of someone that's been there and answers some mailbag questions. Support the show by signing up at Patreon.com/BattingAround
Cronking Like a Goose with Craig Goldstein, Ft. Charles Starr
October 19, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBLauren couldn't make it so Charles Starr (@ugarles) was promoted to acting co-host for this one where we talked to Baseball Prospectus editor in chief Craig Goldstein about the postseason so far. We also said some really terrible stuff and played one of the worst games of FMK ever recorded. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround for bonus episodes and access to our watch alongs, the next of which will (probably) be the Padres/Phillies game this Saturday!
Levels of Dad Expertise with David Roth
October 12, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBDefector's David Roth is back to talk about the first round of the playoffs, the professional fishing cheating scandal, and of course Wet Guys. There are more watch alongs and bonus episodes this month for patreon subscribers! Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround to sign up
Gabe or Goop 2 with Emma Baccellieri and Michael Baumann
October 05, 2022 07:15 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week we are joined by returning guest Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated and Fangraphs' Michael Baumann to talk about the end of the regular season and what's coming up in the postseason, and I promise we did talk about baseball, but we also talked about divorce, overrated and underrated ballparks, and then Emma brought back her popular Gabe or Goop statement where we try to guess whether a quote is from Gabe Kapler or Gwenyth Paltrow's Goop. Outro: The 101ers - Keys to Your Heart ...
The Beach Episode with ManuclearBomb
September 26, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIt's another weird energy Sunday morning recording! It's also our version of a "beach episode," the calm before the storm that is the MLB playoffs. We bring our dear friend Manu AKA @ManuclearBomb onto to the show to talk about TV for a while, specifically the new Star Wars, Dragon Show, and Hobbit Show. We also talk about regional accents and Metal Gear, then get into some actual baseball stuff including the Cubs, Pujols getting to 700, and a little bit of talk about the upcoming playoffs. ...
Thank God We're Not a Soccer Podcast
September 21, 2022 07:15 - 58 minutes - 50 MBCanada lifting the vaccination requirement, the playoff picture, making people the angriest they've ever been, mourning the queen, the MVP debate, then a real fun mailbag segment. October is almost here and that means playoff baseball! sign up for the patreon to join in the many Watch Alongs we'll be doing during the postseason at Patreon.com/BattingAround outro: The Flatliners - The Rat King
The Dodgers Party with Marc Normandin
September 14, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWriter Marc Normandin is on the show to cover MLB (seemingly) voluntarily recognizing the minor league players union, rule changes for 2023, how to turn baseball into a deck building game, Tony La Russa, and a just a *little* bit more harping on how bad the AL Central is. We do a quick Players to Be Shamed Later then have a great mailbag segment and plug more sandlot pickup games around the country. Marc's linktree: https://linktr.ee/marcnormandin Outro song: David Bowie - Diamond Dogs
The Putrid AL Central
September 07, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBWe talk about Lauren's trip the Vermont AKA Lib Arkansas, then we wade into the cesspit that is the AL Central, Dylan Cease's almost-no-hitter, and the Phillies. Jane talks about a punk baseball league she found this past weekend, and we answer a bunch of really good mailbag questions. Support the show by subscribing at Patreon.com/BattingAround Outro: Eddie and the Hot Rods - Get Out of Denver (Live) The FanGraphs article Lauren mentioned: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/why-are-the-orioles-p...
UNLOCKED: We Are Indeed Ready for Some Football with Arif Hasan
September 05, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBWe're unlocking this episode for everybody in time for football season. We'll still be releasing a normal episode on Wednesday. To hear the rest of our patreon episodes and get other benefits go to Patreon.com/BattingAround Jane and Lauren sit down for a very funny conversation with the Athletic's Vikings writer Arif Hasan about football. What is it? Who are the teams to watch? What specific kind of freaks are the owners? What really happened on 9/11? Even if you're not a football fan you'll...
Get In, Loser, We're Unionizing the Minors with Tipping Pitches
September 01, 2022 07:15 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBBobby and Alex from Tipping Pitches join us on their victory tour to talk about the surprise news that the MLBPA is taking steps to unionize the minor leagues. Then we talked about the Korea and Mexico City series that have been announced, and have a non-actionable mailbag segment where we DO NOT threaten Zack Hample with violence. Outro: John K. Samson - Fantasy Baseball At The End Of The World
Bonus Episode Clip: 4th and Cum
August 25, 2022 07:15 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBA preview clip from our very funny patreon episode on football with Arif Hasan. To hear the full episode and more go to Patreon.com/BattingAround
Gay Rugby and Lesbian Baseball
August 23, 2022 07:15 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBPart one is just Jane and Stephen having a little Sunday morning chat. Then Stephen talks about going to a gay rugby tournament, we talk about the standings for a bit and Stephen gets to be an angsty Phillies fan for a bit. We also finally learn what Blaseball is. Part two is Jane and Lauren doing a Couching Around for the new A League of Their Own TV show. SONGS Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns - Don't You Just Know It Martha - Baby, Does Your Heart Sink? We'll have a bonus episode going...
Remembering Bo Díaz with Amy Schneider
August 17, 2022 07:15 - 52 minutes - 47.1 MB40x Jeopardy! winner Amy Schneider is on the show to talk about the legacy of the Cincinnati Reds. We also ask her about throwing out the first pitch at a game, some Players to Be Shamed/Praised Later, and mailbag. Stephen and Lauren got nice new mics so of course Jane had to accidentally record with the wrong mic. Sorry about that messed up audio. The episode is otherwise incredible, I promise. Go subscribe to the show at Patreon.com/BattingAround Outtro: Lil Mama - Lip Gloss
Chris Sabo's They Live Goggles with Richard Staff
August 10, 2022 07:15 - 49 minutes - 43.1 MBOccasional writer and full time very funny guy Richard Staff is on to talk about the Mets, Noah Syndergaard. Pete Alonso's golden retriever brain, Chris Sabo's goggles, Helen Ruth burning up in a house fire, Jordan Peterson, and the best place to die at Citi Field. This one is so funny, seriously. Thanks to @BringDaNoyz for the episode art. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround to sign up so you can join us for the Mets/Phillies watch along in the discord! Stephen's going to hate it, it's going t...
Trade Deadline Extravaganza with Jon Bernhardt
August 03, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBJon Bernhardt of No Cartridge and Goonhammer is back to talk about the trade deadline and his favorite topic, The Baltimore Orioles. Then some mailbag. The Vin Scully news broke after we recorded. RIP to a legend. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround to support the show. Bonus episodes coming soon.
Baphomet's Ballplayers with Meg Rowley
July 27, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBMeg Rowley of FanGraphs and the Effectively Wild podcast joins us to talk about the draft, the futures game, and the upcoming trade deadline. Then we have Players to Be Shamed Later: Cardinals Edition and subject poor Meg to Transvestigation: Baseball Edition. Lots of Editions in this one. We round it out with some mailbag. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround to support the show and get access to upcoming bonus episodes. Watch Along announcement coming real soon, too. Outro: Martha - Goldman's ...
Hot Draft #2 with Jeremy and Lewis
July 21, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBOkay first of all the audio is bad but I couldn't help it because I was on drugs because of a sex injury and also exhausted from sex so you're getting what you're getting. We also hit the Patreon goal in the middle of recording, so everyone gets the full episode. It's the Second Batting Around Hot Player Draft of Hot Guys! This time it's even gayer because instead of drafting one team we have Stephen and guests Lewis (@Pigeonize) and Jeremy (@jfkooan) each draft their own team with Lauren ac...
Will Craig Update with Charles Starr
July 13, 2022 07:15 - 53 minutes - 46.7 MBWe have Charles (@ugarles from all your favorite legal podcasts that aren't 5-4) back on to talk about the Pirates, baseball eugenics programs, then some really good mailbag questions. Then on the patreon side we give everyone an update on Will Craig of The Play, that dumb Freddie Freeman's agent rumor, the Dodgers Stadium worker strike. Then Stephen calls in with the long-awaited Players to Be Shamed Later: Phillies Edition. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround to sign up for all the extra conte...
Guess What We're Talking About with David Roth
July 06, 2022 07:15 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDefector's David Roth is back for a record fourth appearance on the show to talk about Stephen's favorite subject, The New York Mets. It's a Roth episode, you guys love these. We also had fun talks about Dodgers Stadium, living next to TikTok stars, city connect jerseys, baseball cards, and loveable major city mayors. If you sign up for the Patreon side at www.Patreon.com/BattingAround you can hear us talk about the new Worst Park in Baseball, Antonin Scalia, getting Aaron Sorkin back on cok...