Chin Music w/ Roy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III & Jim Souhan - Minnesota Twins Podcast
354 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsRoy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III, and Jim Souhan talk Minnesota Twins, music, bourbon, and a little bit of everything else!
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A prime Buxton story
November 19, 2021 18:56 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBLaVelle Neal tells an intimate Buxton story, and LaVelle, Roy Smalley and Jim Souhan talk Berrios, Buxton, and Twins spending. Thanks to Memorial Blood Centers (https://www.mbc.org/,) 11 Wells Distillery & Cocktail Room (https://www.11wells.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
Gardy stories & catching plans
November 15, 2021 14:54 - 34 minutes - 48 MBRoy Smalley, LaVelle Neal and Jim Souhan tell Gardy stories and insist that Mitch Garver get more at-bats. Thanks to Memorial Blood Centers (https://www.mbc.org/,) 11 Wells Distillery & Cocktail Room (https://www.11wells.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
The Series and Rosario
November 07, 2021 21:14 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBRoy Smalley, Lavelle Neal and Jim Souhan talk Series and former Twins Hall credentials. Thanks to Memorial Blood Centers (https://www.mbc.org/,) 11 Wells Distillery & Cocktail Room (https://www.11wells.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
An all-time Jack Morris story
October 29, 2021 16:03 - 38 minutes - 53 MBRoy Smalley, La Velle Neal III and Jim Souhan talk labor strife, World Series Twins, Pressly...and then Roy tells a great Jack Morris/ARod story. Thanks to 11 Wells Distillery & Cocktail Room (https://www.11wells.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
Rocco & The Pohlads
October 21, 2021 19:05 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBFrom Pizza Luce in Eden Prairie, Roy Smalley, Lavelle Neal, and Jim Souhan kick around Twins issues and tell stories. Thanks to 11 Wells Distillery & Cocktail Room (https://www.11wells.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
Donaldson trade & Martin's future
October 15, 2021 23:29 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBLet Twins speculation season begin. Roy Smalley and LaVelle Neal kick around rumors and prospects, then talk postseason. Thanks to 11 Wells Distillery & Cocktail Room (https://www.11wells.com/,) Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
Coaches, shortstops & Twins offseason
October 07, 2021 20:37 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBLaVelle Neal III on his pick to play shortstop and why the Twins are changing their staff. Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
ARod, Sano, Colome and the future
October 01, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBLaVelle E. Neal III and Jim Souhan on the Twins' season and future. Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”, Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/)
Live from Pizza Luce
September 23, 2021 19:29 - 1 hour - 106 MBRoy tells his Paul McCartney story, LaVelle talks Twins and the future at Pizza Luce in Eden Prairie. Thanks to Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/,) Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
What's up with Kepler?
September 17, 2021 00:20 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBLaVelle Neal III, Roy Smalley, and Jim Souhan talk Twins. LIVE Show on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 6 pm at the Eden Prairie Pizza Luce! Thanks to Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/,) Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Is Twins' pitching better than we think?
September 09, 2021 21:11 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBLaVelle Neal III, Roy Smalley, and Jim Souhan on pitching prospects, recent success, and the Hall of Fame class. LIVE Show on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 6 pm at the Eden Prairie Pizza Luce! Thanks to Pizza Luce (https://pizzaluce.com/,) Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Story time with Roy & LaVelle
September 03, 2021 22:11 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBGeorge Brett, Tommy John, Maeda, Joe Ryan, and free-form storytime on the Twins and MLB. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Polo, Sano, Ryan & Ober
August 30, 2021 16:57 - 37 minutes - 51 MBLaVelle Neal III and Roy Smalley on top Twins hitters and pitching prospects. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Pitchers, shortstops & expectations
August 20, 2021 17:18 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBLaVelle Neal, Roy Smalley and Jim Souhan on the Twins building a pitching staff, finding a shortstop, placing Polanco, and preparing for 2022. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Tokyo stories & Twins pitching
August 13, 2021 22:49 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBRoy and Jim tell Tokyo stories and LaVelle weighs in on Twins' pitching and a little hope. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Did the Twins do enough?
August 06, 2021 23:13 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBA recap of last week’s trade deadline plus thoughts on Polanco, Jax, Larnach, and more on this week’s Chin Music podcast! Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Twins fortify AL East contenders
July 30, 2021 19:45 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBBreaking down the trade of All-Star pitcher Jose Berrios to Toronto as well as the Nelson Cruz deal to Tampa Bay. Also, the (near) future of the starting rotation as the smoke settles from these moves. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Deadline Developments
July 22, 2021 19:21 - 43 minutes - 60 MBAlex Kirilloff’s season likely over, but what a first impression. Plus our thoughts on how active the Twins SHOULD be prior to the July 30 trade deadline. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Grievances, Cruz & Twins
July 14, 2021 23:24 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBRoy Smalley, LaVelle Neal, and Souhan rip the All-Star game and "fix" the Twins. There was a lot of laughter. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
JD, managers & trades
July 06, 2021 21:40 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBLaVelle Neal and Jim Souhan on the Twins' woes, Donaldson's crusade, and what comes next. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Twins trades? Nah
June 25, 2021 17:37 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBLaVelle & Jim explain why there won't be big trades for the Twins, and get into the sticky stuff. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Buxton, Rocco & aces
June 14, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBLaVelle & Jim discuss whether Buxton should have been called up sooner, Rocco's resting habits, Nick Gordon, and the Astros and Yanks. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Cheating & "un-crisp'' Twins play
June 10, 2021 21:42 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBRoy Smalley & LaVelle Neal dissect the Twins' woes and the cheating scandal. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Injuries, Sano & Lenny Randle
June 04, 2021 21:01 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBTwins' devastation, what to do with Sano, & Roy sounds regretful he never ran over a pitcher like Lenny. LaVelle compares himself to a prominent Twin, too. Thanks to Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "CHIN" for $10 free) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Are the Twins back?
May 27, 2021 17:18 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBLaVelle Neal, Roy Smalley, and Jim Souhan on a good week, pitchers' hats, Refsnyder, Garlick & pitching. Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free)
Unwritten rules & Twins' woes
May 20, 2021 20:39 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBRoy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III and Jim Souhan on LaRussa, Rocco, the dustup, and where the Twins stand. Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free)
Is it over?
May 14, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBLaVelle Neal III and Jim Souhan on the Twins' woes, hitting approach, and whether analytics have gotten this team in trouble. Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)
Rocco, closers & rest
May 07, 2021 17:25 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley and Jim Souhan talk about Baldelli's managing and the Twins' woes. Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)
Rocco, Colome, and Buck
April 29, 2021 20:15 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBRoy Smalley and LaVelle E. Neal III on the Twins' woes and Buxton's magic start. w/ Jim Souhan Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)
Buxton, Gordon, Colome & Panic
April 23, 2021 22:21 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBRoy Smalley and LaVelle E. Neal III on the Twins' woes, and Buxton's new approach. w/ Jim Souhan Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free) & Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)
LaVelle E. Neal III joins Chin Music
April 16, 2021 00:20 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBSmalley and Mr. Neal offer player and writer perspectives on the Twins' slump, Buxton, and the White Sox. Thanks to Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free,) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) & Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/)
Twins Season Preview
March 31, 2021 23:42 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBFormer Twins star Roy Smalley on the lineup, leftfield, Dobnak, Baldelli, and Falvey. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free!)
How many wins?
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBFormer Twins standout Roy Smalley on expectations, and Kepler. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Bettor Edge (https://www.bettoredge.com/ - Promo Code "Strom" for $10 free!)
Maeda, Rooker & rules changes
March 16, 2021 18:49 - 37 minutes - 51 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley on Twins' camp and proposed rules changes. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/) & Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Josh, Jake & coddling pitchers
March 09, 2021 14:06 - 29 minutes - 41 MBFormer Twins star Roy Smalley on handling pitchers this spring, Odorizzi, Donaldson...plus Melvin Taylor and Bryson. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/) & Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Alex, Royce & injuries
February 27, 2021 00:45 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBFormer Twins standout Roy Smalley on dealing with injuries, Kiriloff's situation, spring training, and pitching. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Manscaped (https://www.manscaped.com/) Promo Code “ATHLETIC” for 20% off and FREE shipping!
Tatis, Dozier and big deals
February 19, 2021 20:27 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBRoy Smalley celebrates the 35th anniversary of his trade to Twins by talking about Dozier, Tatis, big contracts and risk. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Manscaped (https://www.manscaped.com/) Promo Code “ATHLETIC” for 20% off and FREE shipping!
Twins v White Sox: Let's go
February 12, 2021 20:21 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBAs the Twins prepare for spring training, former Twins All-Star Roy Smalley breaks down the union stance, the White Sox rivalry, and the roster. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy” & Manscaped (https://www.manscaped.com/) Promo Code “ATHLETIC” for 20% off and FREE shipping!
Twins moves & PED use
February 06, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBFormer Twins All-Star Roy Smalley on Cruz, Colome, and Casey Fien's reaction to cheaters. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Kowalski’s Markets (https://www.kowalskis.com/) & Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/) - “Clean American Energy”
Simmons, Polanco and Arraez
January 29, 2021 17:12 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBFormer Twins all-star shortstop Roy Smalley on the signing of Simmons and what it means, plus Tequila talk. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) & Manscaped (https://www.manscaped.com/) – Use Promo Code “TALKNORTH” for 20% off & FREE shipping!
Remembering Hank Aaron
January 22, 2021 22:37 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBFormer Twins star Roy Smalley on his experiences with Hammerin' Hank and Don Sutton, and his view of J.A. Happ. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) & Manscaped (https://www.manscaped.com/) – Use Promo Code “TALKNORTH” for 20% off & FREE shipping!
Twins pitching and Colome
January 15, 2021 18:51 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley on offseason needs and moves, an old Steinbrenner story, and what you should be reading. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) & Manscaped (https://www.manscaped.com/) – Use Promo Code “TALKNORTH” for 20% off & FREE shipping!
Tommy Lasorda and the trade
January 09, 2021 00:46 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley with great Lasorda stories, and what he thinks of the Cleveland deal. Thanks to Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)
Richie, Hanne and new rules
December 26, 2020 18:25 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBFormer Twins star Roy Smalley and Jim Souhan talk baseball changes and the loss of two great people, plus offer insight into the surprise ending of Christmas Story. Thanks to Gerry Bosch and Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com)
Tsamis, Saints & pigs
December 16, 2020 18:58 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley on the St. Paul Saints and minor-league baseball. Thanks to Gerry Bosch and Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com)
Rosario, May, Cruz and what's next
December 05, 2020 14:16 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley on the Twins' moves, plus more baseball & bourbon talk. Thanks to Gerry Bosch and Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com)
LaVelle on ball, bourbon, blues
November 24, 2020 23:04 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBOld friend and colleague LaVelle Neal III joins Roy and Jim to talk Lewis, May, Arraez, Eddie, and his work with Avivo. Thanks to Gerry Bosch and Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com)
Who are these guys?
November 20, 2020 18:13 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley on his big question for the Twins. Plus blues, bourbon, and the state of baseball. Thanks to Gerry Bosch and Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com)
Mookie and the steal
October 26, 2020 21:39 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBFormer Twins all-star Roy Smalley on stealing home in a World Series and why he wouldn't mind seeing either team win, plus a shout-out to Nelson Cruz. Thanks to Gerry Bosch and Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com
An ideal World Series
October 19, 2020 21:55 - 23 minutes - 33 MBBecause it doesn't include the Astros. Plus: Dusty, pitching changes and celebrations. Thanks to Gerry Bosch and Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com)