FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -What began as a podcast about the Red Sox and Yankees has become so much more. Whether it's focused on the legendary Sox-Yanks rivalry, Sabermetrics or sobriety, Brian Shactman and John Senecal elevate the conversation. These two SuperFans -- one Boston, one New York -- have been in the stands or press box for some of sports' greatest moments, and their perspective will give you plenty to think and talk about.
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Episodes
#148: Temperature Check
April 18, 2024 13:43 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBBrian continues to have one thing nice to say about the Sox. John obviously happy with Yankees but voices areas of concerns. Plus, John Sterling, trading Mike Trout and making clubbies rich.
#147: Bobby Meacham
April 08, 2024 15:41 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThe former Yankee is managing AA in the Rockies system. We talk about how he got Tony Gwynn to play baseball, Billy Martin in his underwear and how he became a switch hitter as an adult. Incredible stuff.
#146: And We're Off!
April 04, 2024 13:52 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSolid start by the Yankees AND the Sox. A tribute to Larry Lucchino, Shohei's problems on back burner and two GREAT stories from the minors.
#145: Predictions!
March 28, 2024 14:19 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAs the season begins, we pick the winners ... and losers. Also, some insight into the Shohei betting saga.
#144: LFG!
March 20, 2024 14:52 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWe revisit the insane 4-year anniversary of the lockdown and how the podcast started. For baseball, it's all about Yankee injuries and why Trevor Bauer and Jordan Montgomery aren't signed in MLB.
#143: Mookie, Bello and Bananas
March 11, 2024 14:03 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWe go everywhere and even bring in presidential politics. And always a plus, John gets MAD.
#142: The Devers Is In The Details
February 22, 2024 15:35 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat to make of Rafael Devers calling out the Sox. Plus, calling out Aaron Judge's toe and the whole dustup over the new uniforms.
#141: Time for Baseball
February 14, 2024 15:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe Super Bowl is done, and now it's time for baseball.We talk everything from Trevor Bauer to the, perhaps, unspoken goal of Theo Epstein's return to Boston.
#140: Ray Fagnant Part Deux
January 19, 2024 14:10 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat's it like to be a scout post Moneyball? Catch the Home Run Derby at Fenway? Plus, some fun intel on the prospects who got away.
#139: Ray Fagnant Part I
January 10, 2024 16:03 - 50 minutes - 46 MBHe's been a Red Sox scout for over 30 years. We had so much to fodder, we split into two episodes. In the first, his backstory, the post Money Ball world and more stories than you can shake a stick at.
#138: Bye Bye 2023
December 28, 2023 14:31 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWe put a ribbon on the year and talk relegation in baseball, and John has an OUTRAGEOUS prediction relating to Shohei Ohtani.
#137: HAPPY HOLLYWOODAYS
December 22, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIt's the holiday season, and BIG money is being spent in Hollywood, but are the Dodgers mortgaging their future? After parting with pitching to land Soto, do the Yanks have enough to pull off another needed trade? Plus, why the Red Sox must do something to send a message.
#136: Verdugo Never in Stripes?
December 06, 2023 14:57 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWhy Alex Verdugo may never play in New York and Juan Soto is the reason. Also, Shohei is being kinda brutal.
#135: BJ Finnell
November 21, 2023 14:53 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe name sounds like a pesky second baseman for the Twins. But he's an ex-sports junkie who happened to hire both John and Brian. Unfortunately for Brian, and fortunately for John, he's a Yankee fan. Some great stories from a baseball fan lifer.
#134: Cash, Tips, and Rants
November 17, 2023 15:24 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBBrian Cashman making his life more difficult or easier? Plus, we rant on everything from tickets to tips. We're grumpy so you don't have to be!
#133: The Guy
November 03, 2023 13:45 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBHear about the ex-convict who got a ring? Brian had NO IDEA. More on Craig Breslow and handicapping landing spot for Ohtani. Enjoy!
#132: Mad Dog and Glory
October 25, 2023 14:02 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBChris "Mad Dog" Russo won't retire but man, did he step in it by predicting a guaranteed Phillies win. Craig Breslow a great hire? And our WS picks.
#131: Picks, Harper, and a Blaze of Glory
October 13, 2023 13:42 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWe make our pics for the next round. Bryce Harper's genius and STICK AROUND for the end -- great conversation on mental health.
#130: Playoff Edition
October 03, 2023 13:48 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWe make our picks, Yanks/Sox wrap, Wakefield goodbye, retirees and more.
#129: Castellanos' Big Balls
September 22, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBListen and find out.... Sox and Yankees are done, so we have a lot of fun with other stuff. First pitches. Montreal. And yes, Castellanos.
#128: Bloom and Prison
September 15, 2023 14:13 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBChaim is gone. Who's Next? Plus we talk about the keys to a successful prison escape.
#127: Martian Magic
September 07, 2023 13:47 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBSo you're sayin' we've got a chance! Yankees in the mix? We talk incredible rookie stories and Brian's review of Dodger Stadium and its $20 beers.
#126: The Martian Has Landed
August 31, 2023 13:52 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe Yankees season is a bust, but the youth invasion can save it. The last month will be wild. Which teams are we picking to be playoff bound. Plus a special guest Co-Host!
#125: Loving Last.......Place
August 25, 2023 14:12 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBBrian doesn't care if Sox make the playoffs. Just make sure the Yankees finish last. Plus, would you still pay Shohei? And a good vacation story as a bonus!
#124: Fire? But Hire Who?
August 18, 2023 14:29 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBBig Yankees-Sox weekend but all the talk is Boone and Cashman. Fire them? Probably. But who gets those jobs?!?! We throw some spaghetti at the proverbial baseball wall.
#123: Fights and Rants
August 08, 2023 13:54 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Orioles announcer suspension, of course, is a joke. But more importantly, it speaks to larger issues of independence. Oh, and John has an epic Yankees rant. It's perfect.
#122: Judging Domingo and Oddly Pleased With Deadline
August 03, 2023 13:42 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThere is WAY more than meets the eye with Domingo German. Also, will people coming back from injury be enough? Surprising optimism from at least one of us. Can you guess who?
#121: On The Road
July 28, 2023 13:49 - 18 minutes - 17 MBJohn's on a baseball trip and got lucky in Philly. Brian finally tries to turn positive -- especially with a lot of returning players -- and we both prepare for Aaron Judge's return.
#120: Losing Hope?
July 21, 2023 14:52 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBMatt Sirois joins the Yankee pity party. As for Boston, it's nice to be out of the cellar -- just ask Baltimore. Plus, John has an interesting concept for Shohei Ohtani.
#119: Second Half!
July 12, 2023 14:19 - 28 minutes - 26 MBA scenario where Yankees DON'T make playoffs? Sean Casey is a thumbs up, the next 10 days will dictate Sox season, and a bunch of fun stuff this week.
#118: Baseball is Back!?
June 27, 2023 14:05 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBWe are already talking trade deadline because what are the Yankees going to do if Judge remains out? Go for it? Sell? Regardless, there are great stories outside NY and Boston, and we love it.
#117: Too Sour?
June 19, 2023 13:42 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBToo harsh on the Sox? Panic button for the Yanks? Maybe ... and yes. Plus, some league-wide post-Daddy's Day banter.
#116: No Judge No Offense
June 12, 2023 14:06 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Yankees have seemingly NOTHING without Aaron Judge and now it's REALLY time to send down Anthony Volpe. And oh, no one is catching Tampa.
#115: Rookie Blues
June 06, 2023 13:37 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAnthony Volpe, Tristan Casas -- send them down? And why good pitching may be unavailable at the deadline.
#114: AL East Fun!!
May 24, 2023 13:25 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBFind a better division in sports. Plus, John contemplates life without Giancarlo Stanton, and Brian just contemplates.
#113: Temp Check
May 15, 2023 13:50 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBYankees and Sox battling it out for the basement! But it could make for one heck of a weird and compelling Wild Card race that could heat up WAY EARLIER than usual.
#112: John on Edge
May 02, 2023 14:45 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Yankees are struggling, and John is freaking out. Kind of amazing that two teams can be next to each other in standings yet the "feel" is so different.
#111: Clint Hurdle
April 19, 2023 14:11 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBYou may know the name. Managed the Pirates. Even led Colorado to a World Series. But he is WAY more than that. From SI cover to how and why he's still in baseball. Perhaps, our best conversation yet.
#110: Early Returns
April 13, 2023 13:50 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBFranchy rakes, Rays make Chaim look bad, and we talk beer and how Astros cheating may NEVER get old.
#109: In Season!
April 04, 2023 14:02 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBPitch clock thumbs up and thumbs down to Sox pitching. We look at the season's great start!
#108: Baseball Season!
March 29, 2023 14:47 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBLet the games begin! We predict all the divisions, call the World Series and also chime in on the pitch clock's impact.
#107: WBC Needs To Be WC
March 22, 2023 14:39 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAs great as the drama was in the World Baseball Classic, we discuss why baseball MUST make the tournament bigger, just like soccer's World Cup.
#106: Chaim Bloom
March 16, 2023 14:24 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Red Sox boss on nervously watching the WBC and why Sox fans shouldn't be so glum. You can judge whether you are convinced!
#105: FRED FREAKIN' LYNN!!
February 22, 2023 16:07 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe former Sox great talks about getting drafted by the YANKEES. Sure, there's the historic '75 season and what he's doing now... but there's also his time in Bristol, CT and his fishing "incidents" in downtown Boston. A must listen!
#104 : Cheaters and Winners
February 15, 2023 15:51 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBEvan Drellich has a new book out on the Astros cheating scandal. But it hits hard for both Yankee and Red Sox fans. Big time.
#103 Pre Pre-Season Vibes
February 02, 2023 20:55 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBBoos on one side ... sighs of relief on the other. Can you guess? Plus, Super Bowl picks!!
#102: Raffy Worth It?
January 05, 2023 16:48 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBRafael Devers gets his $300 Million. Is it a good deal? Which mega deal IS the best? We break it all down!
#101: Jackson Olson is Bananas
December 21, 2022 16:37 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBA college baseball career was supposed to turn into a pro career. Instead, Jackson Olson is a full-time TikTok-er and a Savanah Banana. And doing GREAT. An amazing story.
#Ep 100: Judging (and) Xander
December 08, 2022 15:55 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBTwo huge deals. Two franchises with wildly different approaches. Is Brian done with Boston? Are Yankee fans good now?
#99: MVP and Money
November 18, 2022 14:46 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBAaron Judge gets the MVP, but when will we know the AAV? All quiet on the signing front.... but for how long?