Monument Bark - Pod.casts

Episode Forty-Five: Just Try

July 14, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 60 MB

In an all-new episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we are back to discuss the current struggling state of the New York Yankees. We broke down the potential impact of new hitting coach Sean Casey, highlighted a number of our draft picks, and talked about Aaron Judge’s hopeful return. We also spoke on some of the bigger-name trade targets and explained how important it is for the Yankees to go all-in at the deadline if the time is right.

Episode Forty-Four: Wild West Winners

June 06, 2023 19:35 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

In an all-new episode, we recapped the successful west coast trip as the Yankees took series wins from the red-hot Seattle Mariners and the always-impressive Los Angeles Dodgers. We discussed the injuries to Nestor and Judge, broke down DJ’s struggles, and talked about Peraza’s future and the Yankees’ dominant bullpen.

Episode Forty-Three: Just Battle

May 30, 2023 00:45 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

In the forty-third episode, we walk through the Yankees’ up-and-down homestand against Baltimore and San Diego. We explained why we are confident about the current state of the team, broke down Gleyber’s maturity at the plate, and addressed criticism surrounding Anthony Volpe. We also discussed IKF’s impressive play and a potential platoon acquired via trade.

Episode Forty-Two: Feelin’ Good

May 22, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

In the forty-second episode, we talk about the recent success of the Yankees, as they have the best record of anyone in the month of May. We discussed the intense divisional games, Germán’s ejection, the end of Aaron Hicks’ tenure, and Luis Severino’s return. We also discussed the possibility of acquiring a superstar by the August 1st trade deadline.

Episode Forty-One: Can't Hurt

May 11, 2023 19:08 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

In an all-new episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we discuss the recent Yankees' success and failures. We talk in-depth about Aaron Boone's decision-making, Harrison Bader's rampage, who should fulfill the closer role, and a few intriguing prospects we feel should be called up. With two tough series ahead against Tampa Bay and Toronto, we also talk about how this is a significant stretch in the season.

Episode Forty: Bad Beginnings

April 27, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

In the fortieth episode, we talk about the current state of the Yankees twenty-five games into the regular season. We break down the injuries, Schmidt and Brito’s struggles, Cole’s dominance, and Volpe’s performance thus far. As we have the past two years, we talked about some different trade targets, and discuss the questionable Bryan Reynolds extension in Pittsburgh. Many more episodes are to come!

Episode Thirty-Nine: Season Three Arrival

March 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Monument Bark is officially back for its third Major League Baseball season, and we could not be any more excited! In this episode, we talk about Anthony Volpe's call-up, the injuries to our pitching, the importance of playing Oswaldo Cabrera every day, and the Opening Day lineup. We also spoke about the potential for a huge bounceback season for the man playing the hot corner. Buckle up and get ready for more barking about Yankee baseball!

Episode Thirty-Eight: The Tryout Year

January 14, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In the thirty-eighth episode, we walk through the offseason moves, provide a complete roster outlook, give our thoughts on the left field situation, and discuss the Yankees’ recent front-office additions. We also break down how the results of the 2023 season significantly impact future seasons down the road. More and more episodes are to come as the season approaches.

Episode Thirty-Seven: October Preview

October 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

In the thirty-seventh episode, we preview the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. We discussed DJ and Carpenter's health, our postseason reliever trust tree, the lack of a closer, and even created our own postseason lineup. The Bark is back for October.

Episode Thirty-Six: August Agony

August 16, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

In the thirty-sixth episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we talk all about the struggles of the New York Yankees, as we highlight the glaring problems that this team currently possesses and take a deeper dive into how the Bronx Bombers can turn things around. We reviewed each trade deadline move that the Yankees made, and discussed how each acquisition looks so far. Also, we looked at some of the injury situations, and each gave our own reliever trust trees. If you are down in the dumps a...

Episode Thirty-Five: Deadline Time

July 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

In the thirty-fifth episode, we talk about the current state of the team, the glaring needs, and the Andrew Benintendi trade. We also made up some mock trades that we think the Yankees could pull off before the August 2nd deadline. Could the Yankees bring in Juan Soto and still re-sign Aaron Judge? Find out in the all-new episode.

Episode Thirty-Four: Smooth Sailing

July 11, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

In the thirty-fourth episode, we talk about how the Bronx Bombers stack up against the Astros, Nestor Cortes/Jameson Taillon's struggles, Matt Carpenter's established role, and discussed every possible trade candidate on teams out of contention. This is an episode that you don't want to miss.

Episode Thirty-Three: High Horse

June 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

In the thirty-third episode, we discuss the Yankees' historic start, briefly breakdown each series played since the last episode, and criticize the first All Star Game vote update. We also talked about Gleyber Torres' revival, the outlook on DJ LeMahieu, two trade candidates for the Bronx Bombers, Aaron Hicks' recent success, and more.

Episode Thirty-Two: Pitching Wins

June 07, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

In the thirty-second episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we discuss the insane starting pitching, Matt Carpenter’s presence, debate whether the Yankees should retain one of Aaron Hicks or Joey Gallo, and if Jose Trevino can be their everyday catcher. We also talked about some potential trade pieces, our recent success, and our experience at Yankee Stadium.

Episode Thirty-One: Bumpy Road

May 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

In the thirty first episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we break down the series win in Baltimore, the rough three-game set against the White Sox, and another series win against the Orioles in the Bronx. We discussed the Yankees' injury bug, the Josh Donaldson incident, Jose Trevino's late-game heroics, and Clay Holmes in the closer role. A lot of interesting Yankee insight...

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May 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

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Episode Thirty: Dominating & Validating

May 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

In the action-packed thirtieth episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we break down every game since the last episode, which includes the series win against the Texas Rangers, the two-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, and the dominating series win against the White Sox in Chicago. We discussed why Nestor Cortes Jr. should be considered as one of the best pitchers in all of baseball, Aaron Judge (extension?) and Giancarlo Stanton's combined success, and why we think the 2022 New York Yankees...

Episode Twenty-Nine: Win Win Win

May 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

In the twenty-ninth episode of the Monument Bark podcast (and our first on Z89!), we break down the Yankees' exciting win streak, including the sweeps of the Baltimore Orioles, the Kansas City Royals, and the series win against the Blue Jays in Toronto. We talk about the excellent pitching performances, the best bullpen in baseball, Aaron Judge’s hot streak, and a potential move the Yankees could make to help sustain their recent success.

Episode Twenty-Eight: Good Vibes Only

April 26, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

In the twenty-eighth episode, we recap the series win over the Detroit Tigers and the three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians. We discuss the phenomenal pitching performances, the bullpen’s excellence, the fan fiasco at the stadium, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s hot streak. This is the most positive that we have been in an episode in a very long time. You do not want to miss it.

Episode Twenty-Seven: Same Old, Same Old

April 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In an all-new episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we discuss the Yankees' recent struggles, including the split against the Toronto Blue Jays and losing two out of three against the Baltimore Orioles. We recap each game over the past week, go on our fair share of tangents, and express what we think the Yankees need to do better to turn things around. April 17th, 2022 was officially one year of the Bark. We thank you all for your awesome support and look forward to what will come in the fut...

Episode Twenty-Six: BoSox Season Kickoff

April 12, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

In the twenty-sixth episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we discuss the opening series win against the Boston Red Sox, the stellar performances out of the bullpen, Aaron Hicks & Isiah Kiner-Falefa's struggles, and the Yankees failing to resign superstar Aaron Judge.

Episode Twenty-Five: Back Again, Offseason In Review

April 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

In an all-new episode of the Monument Bark podcast, we break down the entirety of the offseason, including the recent acquisitions and the possibility of an Aaron Judge extension. We speak about the current state of the roster, how the lineup should be constructed, and how the team matches up against the rest of the American League. Stay till the end to hear our league award predictions. THE BARK IS OFFICIALLY BACK! LET'S GO YANKEES!

Episode Twenty-Four: Bark is BACK!

January 07, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

In the twenty-fourth episode, Cole and Luke are back after just over two months! We reflect on last season, talk about the best and worst moments of 2021, and discuss the team's needs that should be addressed during the lockout-stricken offseason. More Bark to come...

Episode Twenty-Three: Nerves High, Stakes High

October 05, 2021 02:38 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

In the twenty-third episode, Cole and Luke tensely break down the American League Wild Card game between the Bronx Bombers and the rival Boston Red Sox. We go over roster construction, give our thoughts on the LeMahieu injury, talk about the Cole-Eovaldi pitching matchup, and much more!

Episode Twenty-Two: Surgin'

September 28, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In an all-new episode of the Monument Bark podcast, Cole and Luke talk about the current state of the Yankees, the insane sweep in Fenway, and an outlook for the last six games. You do not want to miss this episode!

Episode Twenty-One: Finish Line Limping

September 16, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

In the twenty-first episode, Cole and Luke summarize the last ten days, talk about our playoff chances, the 9/11 game, the beef with the Metropolitans, and much more. This is an episode that you don't want to miss!

Episode Twenty: West Coast Wonders

September 05, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In the twentieth episode, we talk about the ups and downs of the west coast trip, speak on our feelings on the division race and the wild card, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton's hot streaks, and much more! Thank you all so much for the support and we are super excited for the future of Monument Bark!

Episode Nineteen: Das It

August 27, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In the nineteenth episode, Cole and Luke talk about moving into Syracuse, breakdown the sweeps of the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves, and preview the crucial road series against the Oakland Athletics. We've loved the support lately and have way more coming soon...

Episode Eighteen: Boston Beatdown

August 19, 2021 21:47 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

In the eighteenth episode, we talk about sweeping the Sox out of the Bronx, the doubleheader, Andrew Heaney's field day, our experience at the Stadium, what comes next on the schedule, injury & prospect updates, and much more! Playoff talk is back...

Episode Seventeen: Nightmares to Dreams

August 16, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

In the seventeenth episode, we breakdown the Chicago White Sox series, walk through our emotions of the Field of Dreams game, go off on Andrew Heaney, speak on Aaron Judge's hot streak, give injury updates, and much more! Keep your eyes peeled because more frequent episodes are coming soon!

Episode Sixteen: Treading Water

August 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

In the sixteenth episode of the Monument Bark podcast, Cole and Luke talk about the Yanks' success, breaking down each game since July 31st. We also talked about all of the injuries & positive COVID tests within the organization and each host gave their reliever trust tree. This is an information-filled episode that you do not want to miss!

Episode Fifteen: Deadline Desperation

August 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

In an all new episode of the Monument Bark podcast, hosts Cole Weintraub and Luke Profaci talk about and analyze all of the deadline deals. They also recapped the series win against Tampa Bay along with the first game of the three game set against the Miami Marlins.

Episode Fourteen: The End

July 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

After a bit of a break, Cole and Luke are back to talk about the depressing New York Yankees. After winning four out of five versus Boston and Philadelphia, the Yankees traveled to Fenway Park for a major four game set. Although the Bronx Bombers had a lead in all four contests, they still dropped three out of four, falling nine games out of first place in the AL East. The two hosts breakdown the upsetting series and write off the season as a whole.

Episode Thirteen: Fake Big Series Wins, Draft Talk, All Star Break

July 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In an action-packed thirteenth episode, Cole and Luke talk all about the Yanks' west coast trip heading into the All Star Break, breakdown some of our recent draftees, touch on the All Star Game festivities, and talk trade rumors. You don't want to miss out on Cole's rant on a certain left-handed hitting slugger...

Episode Twelve: Sustained Struggles

July 06, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In an all new episode, Cole and Luke reiterate that the season is over. We go over this past week, talk about potential trade chips, and how this team could look in the future. Short and sweet episode. Give it a listen.

Episode Eleven: Just Nope.

June 28, 2021 00:27 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

From a 5-1 week to a 2-4 week. Where's the consistency? The New York Yankees put up another brutal week, erasing all of last week's success. Cole and Luke talk about the miserable week as a whole and take a couple calls from the listeners. Episodes that follow getting swept by the Sox are always a doozy. Check it out.

Episode Ten: Turn Three, Gary Gone Wild, Dusty Baseballs

June 21, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Time flies when you're having fun! The tenth episode of the Monument Bark podcast is here! Cole and Luke give their thoughts on the Yanks' success, a glimpse of throwback Gary, our insane amount of triple plays, the MLB's regulations on foreign substances, and much more!

Episode Nine: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

June 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

In the ninth episode, Cole and Luke carry on with the bad vibes as the Yanks keep struggling. After showing life in the first two games against Minnesota, they followed up with two walk-off losses and a blow out in Philly. The two hosts talk about the trade deadline, give roster analysis, debate on who should stay, who should go, and tons more. This was an action packed episode that you don't want to miss!

Episode Eight: Rock Bottom

June 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

When you thought things couldn't get worse, they did. The New York Yankees had a very unsuccessful week which included getting swept by the Boston Red Sox at home (first time in ten years). Cole and Luke are very angry. They are even questioning if the Yanks will crack a Wild Card spot. In this episode, the two enraged hosts broke down each game from the past week (including umpire rants), took a deeper look at the Yanks' recent failures, and previewed the upcoming matchups. Definitely give ...

Episode Seven: Bats Are Dead

June 01, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

From one of the most exciting weeks to easily one of the more depressing. Cole and Luke break down the disappointing week with game analysis, talk injuries, preview the upcoming (important) divisional games, and much more! Don't miss our reactions!

Episode Six: Kluber's No-No, Stupendous Starts, Gleyber Good, '09 Vibes

May 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 74 MB

What a week to be a Yankee fan! In an all new episode of Monument Bark, hosts Cole Weintraub and Luke Profaci talk about the fantastic pitching performances (including Corey Kluber's no-hitter), all of the walk-off wins, Gleyber Torres' offensive rampage, more trade targets after the Hicks injury, and much more! You do not want to miss this exciting episode!

Episode Five: Tampa Takedown, All Rise, Sleep for Sweep

May 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Cole and Luke are back to talk Yankee baseball. Despite Sunday’s brutal loss to Baltimore and Luke’s spoiled milk disaster, the New York Yankees did their business winning their first series at Tropicana Field in two years. The two hosts analyze the successful week, speak on Aaron Judge’s hot streak, and potential trade targets following a lack of production and injuries early on in the season.

Episode Four: MVP Stanton, The SoftStros, Retro Klubot

May 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

In an action-packed fourth episode of the Monument Bark podcast, Cole Weintraub and Luke Profaci recap this past week's games, including a series against the enemy Houston Astros. Although the Yankees have been successful recently, the two hosts feel as though this has been an upfield battle... and it's only May! This episode was full of laughs and rants about solely on coach's decision making. Give it a listen!