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Batting Around Podcast
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsPodcast by Batting Around Podcast
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Oh no, anything but that...
April 07, 2021 08:45 - 44 minutes - 50.1 MBFirst episode of the 2021 regular season! We're talking about opening weekend, Shohei (of course), Keith Olbermann and republicans tweeting stupid stuff about baseball, the vaccine, then some good mailbag questions.
F*ck it. the Brewers, why not
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 48.4 MBit's our last episode before the regular season stars so we talk about which games we're planning on watching opening day then answer some mailbag questions. go check out Lauren on Blocked Party, it's really good
KHive Stephen
March 23, 2021 23:12 - 41 minutes - 46.7 MBIt's a mailbag heavy episode this week as we inch closer to the regular season. This is a really fun one. be sure to follow Jane on twitch so you can watch Little Big League with the hosts of the podcast! tune in at Saturday night at 9pm central/10 eastern at twitch.tv/JaneOst
Rules
March 17, 2021 09:30 - 49 minutes - 58.8 MBwe talk about the experimental rule changes across the minors. also lauren is less of a bitch this time.
Predictions
March 06, 2021 02:06 - 43 minutes - 50 MBsorry this is late in the week. we talk about preseason games and make some predictions about the rest of the season. oh hey also do me a favor and go to lauren's twitter and get into fights with her about food takes.
We're back for real this time
February 23, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBthe rockies are bad. trevor bauer is annoying. pecota projections. a lauren spreadsheet project. we recorded this one last friday otherwise we would have talked about the mariners thing.
The First Hot Dog Launched at Stonewall
January 22, 2021 10:29 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBYahoo Sports staff writer Liz Roscher joins us to talk about our most serious topic yet: the Phillie Phanatic. we get a history lesson on the most-sued mascot in sports history, get the hot gossip about his personal life, and uncover why Tommy Lasorda actually hated him so much.
The First Hot Dog Launched at Stonewall w/Liz Roscher
January 22, 2021 10:29 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBYahoo Sports staff writer Liz Roscher joins us to talk about our most serious topic yet: the Phillie Phanatic. we get a history lesson on the most-sued mascot in sports history, get the hot gossip about his personal life, and uncover why Tommy Lasorda actually hated him so much.
The Food Draft
January 12, 2021 11:30 - 42 minutes - 48.8 MBJane, Stephen, and Lauren are back but they didn't feel like talking about actual baseball news, so instead they're drafting specialty foods from ballparks around the league to fill out the roster at their respective expansion parks. After the episode go to twitter.com/BattinAround to vote on which park you'd most want to visit!
wasBAPpin
November 17, 2020 09:45 - 44 minutes - 53 MBThe Batting Around Podcast crew talks new Mets ownership, Kim Ng, KBO playoffs, and Steven questions his sexuality.
They Didn't Have To Do Mr. Met Like That
November 09, 2020 09:44 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBOur brains are fried but we're back after a week off to talk about Philadelphia, Robbie Mook, why we can't get into soccer, and Jane's new DSA caucus. We eventually get around to some baseball stuff like the managerial hires, the future of the Mets Metsing under Steve Cohen, and video game star Cody Bellinger.
Major League Deathcult Round 2 w/Bradford Davis
October 29, 2020 08:45 - 44 minutes - 49.8 MBI can't believe we have to use this title two episodes in a row but the universe has forced my hand. We got the amazing Bradford William Davis of The New York Daily News to talk to us about what the fuck happened during the World Series celebration,as well as what it was like going to an MLB game in 2020 and baseball to watch now that the season is over. Check out Bradford on twitter @_beewilly and his Five And Dive Podcast on Baseball Prospectus, and look for Jane on Means TV's Southpaws e...
Major League Deathcult
October 27, 2020 08:45 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBThis is a really fun one! We give a mid-series update for World Series, talk about Walker Buehler's pants, a likely very dire offseason, try to say something nice about the Pirates, and make a pledge to our loyal listeners. Jane will be on Means TV's Southpaws later this week to talk about the World Series! If you're not already a subscriber go sign up already!
Avoiding Disaster
October 20, 2020 08:45 - 35 minutes - 41.9 MBWe're in a better mood this week after both heel teams lost their respective Game Sevens. All the stuff you'd expect after a playoff series and predictions for the upcoming October Classic. The three of us went on Evan Davis' yet to be named sports show on twitch and it went really well! Check out the vod at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/775730974 Jane was also on an episode of Musical Theatre is Good Actually to talk about the baseball musical Damn Yankees, check that out here https://www.y...
A Black Day For Baseball
October 12, 2020 08:45 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBbaseball sucks why do we even like it oh also Jane's gonna be on this coming Saturday's episode of Musical Theatre Is Good, Actually on https://www.twitch.tv/Lord_Googoo at 8pm to talk about Damn Yankees so check that out.
Through The Looking Glass
October 05, 2020 08:45 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBWe break down the wildcard games and discuss the upcoming round and Lauren talks grilling.
Marlins Fever!
September 29, 2020 08:45 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBIt's playoffs time for this stupid stupid season! We catch Marlins fever and dream about an Ohio-style World Series.
Playoff Preview White Sox Edition w/Southpaws
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBAdam and Maurice of Means TV's Southpaws Sports talk White Sox with us: their contention window, how they're looking for the playoffs, and of course their hotness. Look out for Southpaws on Means TV next week and follow them on twitter @southpaws_pod.
Playoff Preview Yankees Edition w/Jayson Buford
September 21, 2020 09:02 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBJayson Buford stops by to talk about the goddamn Yankees for a while ahead of the postseason. Stephen also reveals his big plan. There were some audio issues, but it's still a great episode. Look out for more episodes on playoff teams, and head to our twitter (@BattinAround) to leave us mailbag questions.
Playoff Preview (Probably) Blue Jays Edition w/Andrew Stoeten
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 51.8 MBWe start our 2020 playoff previews with Andrew Stoeten of The Athletic stopping by to talk about the Blue Jays stumbling their way into the playoffs.
The Mailbag Episode
September 14, 2020 08:45 - 47 minutes - 55.3 MBWe put out a request for mailbag questions and our listeners came through in a big way.
National Day of Baseball and the Big Beefy Baseball Boys of Buffalo
September 07, 2020 22:33 - 40 minutes - 48 MBIt's just your three beloved co-hosts on this one to discuss the playoff race, the trade deadline, and Blue Jays and their Big Beefy Boys. We also present our idea for a National Day of Baseball that we believe will save the game. Go leave us mailbag questions on twitter.com/BattinArround
What's Really Ruining Baseball? w/Foolish Baseball
August 31, 2020 11:44 - 45 minutes - 55.3 MBBailey of Foolish Baseball is our guest as we cover the events of the week, his role as a COVID super carrier, and to discuss what's really ruining baseball with us. Find Bailey's work at https://www.youtube.com/FoolishBaseball and follow us on twitter.com/BattinAround. Tell your friends about us if you like the show, and rate us on iTunes.
The Buzzsaw Baltimore Orioles w/Jon Bernhardt
August 25, 2020 12:51 - 35 minutes - 43.8 MBJon Bernhardt (@jonbernhardt) of No Cartridge's Patch Notes podcast stops by to talk about his O's, Kenta Maeda's not-quite-a-no-hitter, and MLB cramming 162 games worth of awfulness into a 60 game season. We were gonna talk a bunch of shit about the Astros, however we unfortunately had some audio issues, but it's still a very fun episode.
Guy Remembering with David Roth
August 17, 2020 05:50 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBDavid Roth of Defector stops by to talk about the state of MLB and Remember Some Guys with us. This is our third episode we're dropping at launch, be sure to subscribe and check out the other two we've recorded. Tell your friends about the show, follow us at twitter.com/BattinAround, and go sign up for Defector.com. The Do-Hyoung Park article where Jane got some of the juicier Boof Bonser tidbits https://www.mlb.com/news/boof-bonser-is-a-twins-cult-hero
Guy Remembering w/David Roth
August 17, 2020 05:50 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBDavid Roth of Defector stops by to talk about the state of MLB and Remember Some Guys with us. This is our third episode we're dropping at launch, be sure to subscribe and check out the other two we've recorded. Tell your friends about the show, follow us at twitter.com/BattinAround, and go sign up for Defector.com. The Do-Hyoung Park article where Jane got some of the juicier Boof Bonser tidbits https://www.mlb.com/news/boof-bonser-is-a-twins-cult-hero
Hottest Roster 2020
August 14, 2020 19:39 - 40 minutes - 52 MBWe're back to determine what MLB team has the sexiest roster in 2020! Lucky for us, Stephen is an expert in this field, and gives us a rundown of who to watch in 2020. Then we put together a Hot All Star roster. This episode was so much fun, you're gonna love it. Subscribe, tell your friends, and follow us on twitter @BattinAround
Does 2020 Even Count? First episode!
August 14, 2020 19:39 - 30 minutes - 37.4 MBThe first episode of Batting Around! Jane, Lauren, and Stephen determine whether the abbreviated 2020 MLB season even matters or counts for anything. Subscribe to the show and follow us on twitter @BattinAround