Roughly a Podcast
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWe are Roughly a Podcast! We'll be roughly your favorite Mariners podcast.
RaP is hosted by Brandon Boyd and Phil Smeraldo, two college buddies from Seattle who bonded over the delightful oddities of the Seattle Mariners. With the M's on an ascendancy spearheaded by Jerry Dipoto (the source of "Roughly"), we aim to be a fantastic source of information, opinion, and unfiltered joy through this exciting new era of Mariners baseball.
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Episodes
2009 MLB Managers, Ranked
April 24, 2024 02:55 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBBrandon and Phil recap the wacky Rockies series and dig into the offensive surge that is a-bubblin'. They also play a game of "Name That 2009 MLB Manager", which no one asked for but everyone will love. The Shannon Drayer article. The Howard Bryant article.
Broom Emoji
April 19, 2024 12:41 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThe fellas reunite to discuss the 9-10 Mariners fresh off a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. They also talk about the Mariners when they were 6-10, somehow.
More Mariners Season Preview Than Human Beings Should Be Allowed to Have
March 25, 2024 01:29 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBThe boys are back with a jumbo-sized season preview pod. They discuss the potential Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, break down the latest roster machinations, and declare whose stock is up or down after Spring Training. They finish the podcast by each weighing in on nine different topics. Beautiful harmony is achieved when they guess the top-five Mariners by WAR for 2024.
Small Lettering, Big Storylines
February 28, 2024 02:18 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBBrandon and Phil return to discuss MLB's uniform fiasco and minor injury news. Then your favorite rapscallions share the three things they're actually paying attention to throughout Spring Training. Links: Ryan Divish's appearance on the Lookout Landing podcast Divish's story about Scott Servais' global appeasement tour The Hot Stove Reports from Mariners Pod (apologies to Gary Hill for forgetting his name)
Good Offseason
February 07, 2024 03:10 - 41 minutes - 38 MBBrandon and Phil convene to discuss the Mariners' recent additions of Jorge Polanco and Gregory Santos and declare this offseason officially Good.
Mitch Potatoes and Garvey
January 24, 2024 02:51 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe fellas come back together to celebrate five strange Mariner careers and recap the Garver signing, Raley trade, and Haniger (and DeSclafani) reunion.
So Much Room For Roster Flexibility
December 06, 2023 03:53 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe boys are back to recap an intriguing offseason to-date and prognosticate on what's to come. Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout to get 25% off your first order of coffee at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com.
(Seeing) Red October
October 04, 2023 00:48 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAfter an emotional hiatus from the Mariners, the boys return to discuss the team falling short of the playoffs, Cal Raleigh's comments about the org needing to do more, and the state of Mariners Twitter. They then go around the diamond to figure out what the 2024 squad could look like. Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout to get 25% off your first order of coffee at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com.
Gary Hill Jr.
August 31, 2023 12:07 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBrandon and Phil had the pleasure of interviewing Mariners' broadcaster Gary Hill Jr.! They asked him about this season, Julio's surge, what's next for the Mariners, his friendship with Aaron Goldsmith, and much more. Donate to Treehouse Get 25% off your first order of coffee from Elm Coffee Roasters with promo code ROUGHLY
The Wagon Rolls
August 30, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBBrandon and Phil celebrate another great week for the boys in teal, dunk on the Angels, predict how the roster will look on 9/1, decide how the Mariners got here, and prognosticate how the whole Shohei thing is going to go. *Recorded before the 8/29 game against Oakland and before George Kirby was scratched from his start due to sickness. Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout to get 25% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com
The Mariners are a F*cking Wagon
August 23, 2023 01:40 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBFresh off a wedding (not to each other), Phil and Brandon reunite to discuss baseball's hottest team. They recap an insane last three weeks, dive deep into Julio's blistering surge, put some respeck on Justin Topa's name, and answer a very important question: does this team have the juice? Use promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first order of coffee at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com
A Bliss-ful Deadline
August 02, 2023 01:53 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBBrandon and Phil react to the trade deadline, which was both good and mildly disappointing. Listen for their takedown of the idea that the Mariners didn't do enough, breakdown of the three players added from the Diamondbacks, and remembrances of Paul Sewald. Get 25% off your first order of coffee at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com with promo code ROUGHLY at checkout.
Water Cooler Talk
July 27, 2023 03:04 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBBrandon and Phil discuss Jared Kelenic's broken foot, tearful apology, and his progression as a player and a person. Then they decide where the Mariners should go in the impending trade deadline and talk through potential trade candidates with an eye on the Opening Day lineup in 2024. Notes: Extra Innings Podcast from the Seattle Times Jerry Dipoto Show on 710 Seattle Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com to get 25% off your first order of coffee.
Clear is Kind
July 20, 2023 00:12 - 29 minutes - 27 MBBrandon and Phil bemoan a 2-3 start to the second half, discuss the Blue Jays merch saga, decide where they land on the impending Shohei Ohtani trade, and come to the conclusion that the Mariners should be sellers in two weeks. Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout to get 25% off your first order of coffee at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com
The Shohei Shrug
July 13, 2023 02:13 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBBrandon and Phil address the ASG buzz around Shohei Ohtani's looming free agency, provide their outlooks on the second half of the season, break down the Mariners' first four draft picks, provide the top-five most sick and twisted Alex Mayer stat bombs of the year, and much, much more. Get 25% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com with promo code ROUGHLY at checkout.
The Power of Getting Boo'd
July 07, 2023 02:10 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThe boys talk about their baseball dreams and the very down and then very up week in Seattle. They also hash out the Trevor Gott trade and discuss future potential trades the Mariners might make. They end the pod with a wee bit of MLB draft talk and then discuss Shohei Ohtani's worth and the likelihood of him signing with the Mariners next season. Get 25% off your first order of coffee at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com with promo code ROUGHLY at checkout
Mariners Will Soar
June 28, 2023 04:11 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn their most Creed-heavy episode to date, Phil and Brandon discuss "Country Roads" emergence into the season and other Mariners' news and notes. Then they get rate this season on a 1-10 scale, break down what's wrong with our large adult son Jarred, and check in on how well MLB's rule changes are working so far. Notes: Get 25% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com with promo code ROUGHLY at checkout The 'adjacent' tweet Follow us on Twitter @RoughlyAPodcast Marlins Will Soar
Woo Doggy!
June 23, 2023 02:01 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBPhil and Brandon finally return to talk about the M's after a maddening stretch of baseball. They talk about some nice things, including Bryan Woo's brilliance and Teoscar Hernandez's nice lil June. But mostly this is a podcast ranting about this team's terrible addiction to strikeouts. After the rant, they do a breakdown of Eric Byrnes' electric cameo he gave for Phil's birthday. Notes: Get 25% off your first order of coffee at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com with promo code ROUGHLY at checkout E...
I Think He Got His Swagga Back, Ohhhh, Ohhhh
May 30, 2023 23:32 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBBrandon pulls a Juan Solo and breaks down a 6-1 week against the lowly A's and plucky Pirates. Then he touches on Julio Rodriguez's recent success, Tayler Saucedo's saucy performance, and Houston/Texas being big scary bad boys in the AL West. Notes: Use the promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com
Bad Week to be a Bird
May 24, 2023 11:44 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe caballerbros talk about the two fallen birds in the MLB this week, how bad the Oakland A's are, how bad this Mariners' offense can be, and the ascendance of Jose Caballero. Notes: Stathead Fangraphs The 1889 Louisville Colonels The Ryan Divish story about the Mike Leake trade Use the promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first order of Elm Coffee Roasters Apply to Chipola Junior College
The _th best team in baseball
May 17, 2023 02:41 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBBrandon and Phil check in on their new stat (KPOP do not steal!), make wishy washy statements about how good the Mariners are, dig into the Atlanta Braves' secret sauce, and peep down on the farm. Notes: Baseballsavant.com for the K and POP stats Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout to get 25% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com The Wheelhouse Podcast with Jerry Dipoto where the roughlies come from
We're into K-Pop Now
May 11, 2023 02:27 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe lost episode has been uncovered! Phil and Brandon discuss playing through a bloody sock game, their new stat (do not steal or copyright), Bryce Miller's early excellence, Jose Caballero's like/hateability, and much more! Notes: Eno Sarris' Stuff+ Rankings on Bryce Miller's fastball Ryan Divish's Twitter Follow @RoughlyAPodcast on Twitter
La Smellya Later
May 05, 2023 02:13 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBPhil and Brandon jump on the mics after the M's swept the hapless A's. They discussed the team's eventful last couple of weeks, bid adieu to Tommy La Stella, say HELLOOOO to Bryce Miller, and play good cop/bad cop with this season's outlook.
Kelenic Koming Out Party
April 19, 2023 02:13 - 1 hour - 59 MBThe fellas rejoice over Jarred Kelenic's breakout week, describe what it feels like to watch Luis Castillo at the peak of his powers, and let Gabe Speier sit with them at the cool kids table. Notes: Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com to get 25% off your first order of Elm's coffee. Erin Rowley's story about Vance Akres operating the roof at T-Mobile Park Mark Simon on Teoscar Hernandez's early season defense The Anthony Bass tweet
Total Tuna Cans
April 12, 2023 02:06 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBPrior to game two against the Cubs, the boys chat about these sloppy-ass Mariners and Kolten Wong's struggles so far. Then they play "Guess That Ex-Mariner" to bring the mood up. Then they close things out with a heaping dose of love for Jarred Kelenic's development. Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com to receive 25% off your first order. Notes: The "I Think You Should Leave" sketch referenced Baseball-Reference.com Fangraphs.com
2-5 Takeaways
April 07, 2023 01:24 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBPhil and Brandon are coping just fine with the 2-5 start, thanks for asking. They discuss the Robbie Ray injury and then give five takeaways each through the first seven games of the season. Notes: Stephen Coombs, PT, DPT, CSCS on the Robbie Ray injury Use promo code 'ROUGHLY' at checkout at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com for 25% off your first order
9x9 SEASON PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA
March 29, 2023 01:07 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBPhil and Brandon run through nine lists of nine topics to preview this Mariners season. The lists were: Mariners baseball storylines we're interested in, Mariners non-baseball storylines we're interested in, MLB storylines we're interested in, guys who might be Mariners by August, prospects set to enjoy a big year, statistics that will define this year, things we'll be frustrated by this year, reasons to be optimistic about Jarred Kelenic, and, most importantly, the best looking Mariners. ...
Baseball's Most Profitable Podcast
March 24, 2023 00:51 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBPhil and Brandon reunite to model Vanilla Missile merchandise, break down what appears to be the Opening Day roster, reminisce on the five minutes where we thought Jarred Kelenic was traded, start the George KirCY campaign, debate the presence of aliens on Mercer Island, and somehow, more! Notes: Jerry Dipoto's interview with Brock Huard and Ryan Rowland-Smith Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout to get 20% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com
Scottsdale Lyft Drivers
March 15, 2023 13:05 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBBrandon, who is Juan Solo this week with Phil on vacation, discusses his trip to Arizona for Spring Training, Jarred Kelenic's supernova spring, and where the 26-man roster stands as of now. You'll also hear Brandon and Phil's origin story and texts from Phil about the team from the past two weeks. Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com to get 25% off your first order of Elm's coffee.
Roughly Al Dente
March 01, 2023 02:40 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBPhil and Brandon continue to lock down the age-limits-at-restaurants beat with a report from Montgomery County, PA. Then they discuss baseball by deciding whether certain Mariners-related statements are "al dente" or need more time. Notes: Daniel Kramer's stats about Jarred Kelenic's exit velocities on Sunday Ryan Divish's quote about the Prelander Berroa trade Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com for 25% off your first order Jason Williams of the Cincinnati Enquirer on Thom...
No Kids Under 10
February 17, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBPhils and Brandons are reporting for spring training. They discuss an ambitious New Jersey restaurant and then share their five most intriguing storylines heading into this season. Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com for 25% off your first order of coffee!
Anger in the Outfield
December 07, 2022 01:47 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThe fellas check in at the start of the winter meetings to run through the four major acquisitions the M's have made so far, preview the rest of the offseason, and, most importantly, bash Mariners Twitter. Note - This podcast was recorded minutes before Mitch Haniger signed with the San Francisco Giants.
Offseason Hard Launch
November 02, 2022 02:25 - 1 hour - 70 MBPhil and Brandon muse on the ongoing World Series and approve of Julio Rodriguez's new partner. Then they try and fill out a 26-man roster and identify trade and free agent targets to fill the team's holes.
Top 10 Moments of the Season
October 24, 2022 12:03 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBPhil and Brandon emerged from a post-Astros slumber! In this bad boy, they recap all the developments that have occurred since the end of the season and go through their 10 favorite moments from the 2022 season. Notes: Ryan Divish on 710 AM in Seattle on Jesse Winker Mariners' postseason press conference Head to ElmCoffeeRoasters.com and use the promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first offer
Veni, Vidi, Vici
October 10, 2022 02:16 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Mariners are ALDS-bound and Phil and Brandon are reunited to rehash Saturday's epic comeback in Toronto. They use the McMahon Meme scale to demonstrate their excitement through the key moments of the game, look ahead to Houston (for as long as Brandon will let them), and think about who will throw the first pitch when the Mariners host their first playoff game since 2001. Notes: The McMahon scale referenced Follow @RoughlyAPodcast on Twitter Dave Sims' call of Santana's home run Ma...
Castil1-0
October 07, 2022 23:59 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBFresh off the M's 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALWS, Brandon hops on to provide roughly 15 minutes of reaction commentary.
Mom's Spaghetti
October 04, 2022 23:36 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBrandon goes Juan Solo for a special pre-playoffs episode! Yes, playoffs! Those have been clinched! My god! Topics include: Haggerty injury, Marco Gonzales heroism, playoff roster predictions, Kirby vs. Robbie, and ideal playoff lineups. Notes: Justin Hollander story in the Seattle Times Marco's act of heroism Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com for 25% off your first order GO M'S!
CLINCHED
October 01, 2022 05:32 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe Mariners just clinched their first playoff appearance since 2001 and the guys react to it. No notes, no agenda. Just vibes and a not insignificant amount of Champagne. GO M'S! USE PROMO CODE ROUGHLY AT ELMCOFFEEROASTERS.COM FOR 25% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER.
Mariners Therapy
September 28, 2022 00:21 - 46 minutes - 43 MBPhil and Brandon engage in a bit of Mariners therapy to vent about the no good, very bad road trip from the depths of hell. After they've let the steam exit their ears, they discuss the Luis Castillo extension and the recent surge from Jarred Kelenic. This episode was recorded before the 9/27 game against the Texas Rangers. Notes: Shop Elm Coffee Roasters and use the promo code ROUGHLY at checkout for 25% off Fangraphs.com
Do You Believe in Magic Numbers?
September 21, 2022 00:19 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBBrandon debates whether Aaron Goldsmith is a better co-host than Phil and then the boys recap a no-good, very-bad week in Mariners. Then they decipher what's wrong with the team right now, decide which playoff seed might be ideal, and introduce Luis Rengifo to the Get the Fuck Out of My Face Club. Notes: Listen to last week's interview with Aaron Goldsmith! @SIS_Baseball on catcher leaders in defensive runs saved Use promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first order at ElmCoffeeRoaster...
Aaron Goldsmith!
September 12, 2022 21:38 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBAaron Goldsmith joins the show in a 50th episode special! Brandon and Goldy talk about the M's epic 8-7 win over Atlanta, the magical ride this season has been, Julio Rodriguez, and how the word "roughly" entered Aaron's vernacular. Notes: Goldy's call of the Julio and Suarez bombs in the 9th last night Follow @heygoldy on Twitter Use promo code ROUGHLY at ElmCoffeeRoasters.com to get 25% off your first order of coffee
Soggy and Successful
September 07, 2022 22:23 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSolo jack here as Brandon breaks down a soggy but successful trip to the midwest for the Mariners. He also gifts the world the All-Coffee Team it never knew it needed in an ad for Elm Coffee Roasters. Episode also breaks down JP Crawford, Erik Swanson, and Bombero Brash. Notes: Get 25% off your first order of Elm Coffee Roasters with promo code ROUGHLY at checkout Robbie Ray's bug experience Fangraphs.com BaseballSavant.com
Julio Forever
August 31, 2022 02:09 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIn the middle of a blowout against the Tigers, Brandon and Phil react to the Julio megadeal signed over the weekend, Abe Toro's triumphant return to the club, and other major news in Seattle. They also discuss George Kirby's phenomenal rookie year so far, and debate who should join the major league roster when rosters expand. They were wrong, by the way. Notes: The George Kirby tweet fangraphs.com Elm Coffee Roasters - Use promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off your first order
How to Make the Playoffs
August 24, 2022 02:48 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWith 40 games to go, Phil and Brandon discuss Jerry Dipoto's recent interviews, explain how we can make the playoffs like you're five, and explain the goodness of both Cal Raleigh and Mitch Haniger. Notes: Jerry Dipoto on the About Last Night Podcast with Adam Ray Jerry Dipoto on 710 in Seattle Use promo code ROUGHLY to get 25% off Elm Coffee Roasters coffee The Oakland A's video Follow @RoughlyAPodcast on Twitter Fangraphs.com BaseballSavant.com
Chaotic, Good
August 17, 2022 00:58 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBPhil and Brandon recap a bad Rangers series and a chaotic first game against the Angels. Then they shift their attention to fixing both the Mariners' offense and Logan Gilbert. They end with a look back at Felix Hernandez's perfect game in 2012. Notes: Bud Selig, not dead Fangraphs.com Baseballsavant.com Ryan Divish's story on the perfect game ESPN recap of the perfect game Elm Coffee Roasters - Use promo code ROUGHLY for 25% off
Got That Dog
August 11, 2022 01:28 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBFresh off of two insane games against the Yankees, Phil and Brandon get on the horn to chat about the beautiful games, the impending roster crunch, the piggybacking that wasn't, and Tucker the Big Yellow Culture Killing Dog. Notes: Elm Coffee Roasters - Use promo code ROUGHLY for 25% off Follow us on Twitter @RoughlyAPodcast
Castillo Places
August 02, 2022 23:48 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBPhil and Brandon digest the Castillo trade and what it means for the M's in the short and long-run. Notes: Elm Coffee Roasters Scott Servais' princess quote
Most Motivated
July 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBPhil and Brandon discuss the Julio wrist injury saga, the horrendous Astros series, Juan Soto scuttlebutt, and the conclusion to the international draft issue in baseball. Notes: Elm Coffee Roasters - Use promo code ROUGHLY at checkout for 25% off Daniel Kramer on Robbie Ray's struggles against Houston "Most Motivated" The Wheelhouse Podcast The Mariners Podcast
I'll Ask 14 Questions and They All About Us
July 20, 2022 01:13 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBReunited, the boys discuss 14 big topics to go with the 14 game winning streak. Questions include "How is this happening?", "What's your dream trade"", "Juan Soto?", and much, much more. Notes: The #BooneApproved tweet Recipe for Yaroa Joshua Iverson's Juan Soto trade value piece for BaseballTradeValues.com VanillaMissile.com Rob Manfred's stupid quotes More Than Baseball's report about salaries in minor league baseball @PitchingNinja's Franmy Peña overlay
Smooth ft. Rob Thomas
July 14, 2022 12:52 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBTEN IN A ROW! The M's are actually, legitimately, definitely surging now after taking care of business against Toronto and Washington. Brandon discusses the hot stretch solo this week and also talks injury updates, All-Star excitement and sadness, whether Logan Gilbert is slowing down on us, and much more.