Three Swings
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 314 ratingsLong suffering baseball fan Rhea Butcher reinvents America's pastime with radically sensible thoughts on baseball, history, culture, gender, race, and more. For baseball diehards and novices alike, Rhea breaks down the week in MLB news, analyzes the culture of American sports, and explores forgotten chapters in baseball history from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to the Negro Leagues and beyond. Plus in-depth interviews with comedians, baseball insiders, and hometown fans. And maybe even some fantasy tips! Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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Episodes
Homophobia in the Booth & MLB's Unwritten Rules w/ Evan Davis
August 23, 2020 18:36 - 2 hours - 134 MBBaseball journalist Evan Davis joins Rhea to talk Reds' announcer Thom Brennaman's on-air homophobic remark (and his subsequent suspension and apology) and the latest furor over MLB's "unwritten rules" following Fernando Tatis' late game grand slam against the Rangers. FOLLOW EVAN DAVIS: https://twitter.com/EvanDavisSports THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP & QUIP: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball *Get your first Quip refill free at Get...
It's Hard to Enjoy Baseball Right Now
August 17, 2020 20:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBRhea opens up about anger, empathy, and why it's hard to enjoy baseball right now. Plus MLB updates, including the effect of coronavirus on the 2020 season and early season surprise teams. FOLLOW TRASH CANYON: https://www.instagram.com/trashcanyongoods THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP & QUIP: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball *Get your first Quip refill free at GetQuip.com/Baseball SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon...
Three Swings Classic: Justine Siegal
August 07, 2020 20:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBEnjoy this throwback interview with classic Three Swings guest Justine Siegal (Baseball For All)! THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP & QUIP: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball *Get your first Quip refill FREE at getquip.com/baseball SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/threeswings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagra...
Summer Mental Health Check-In (Presented by Better Help)
August 07, 2020 18:31 - 10 minutes - 10 MBBetter Help presents a bonus episode from Rhea talking about how they're dealing with stress and anxiety. **Special Offer for Three Swings Listeners** Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball
MLB's Performative Activism w/ Shakeia Taylor
July 31, 2020 19:22 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBRhea Butcher talks to writer Shakeia Taylor (Baseball Prospectus, SB Nation, Fan Graphs) about MLB's attempt to separate activism from politics, the Joe Kelly suspension, Cleveland baseball, and the chaos of the 2020 season. FOLLOW SHAKEIA TAYLOR: https://twitter.com/curlyfro READ "ACTIVISM IS ART OVER ACTION FOR MLB": https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/60397/black-lives-matter-protests-activism-mlb THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: *Get 10% off your first mo...
Opening Day 2020
July 25, 2020 06:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBRhea recaps the Opening Day of men's baseball 2020 in the midst of a pandemic. Plus Season Preview and Predictions, Juan Soto, and MLB's response to police brutality and racial justice. NEW T-SHIRT FOR SALE ("SEIZE THE MEANS OF THE DAY"): https://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swings THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP & BOMBAS: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball *Go to bombas.com/threeswings today to shop the Pride Collection and get 20% ...
The Cleveland Logo & Racial Justice w/ Nick Francona
July 10, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBNick Francona (@NickFrancona) returns to Three Swings to talk with Rhea about the Cleveland baseball team's recent announcement regarding their name and logo ("We are committed to engaging our community and appropriate stakeholders to determine the best path forward with regard to our team name") and how MLB can prioritize racial justice and accountability moving forward. NEW T-SHIRT FOR SALE ("SEIZE THE MEANS OF THE DAY"): https://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swings THIS EPISO...
Negro Leagues Centennial, Glenn Burke, & Ian Desmond
July 03, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBAs men's baseball nears a return, Rhea talks the Negro Leagues Centennial, Ian Desmond's powerful stand against the 2020 MLB season, and the life and career of Glenn Burke (1952-1995), the first MLB player to come out as gay to teammates and team owners during his professional career and the first to publicly acknowledge it. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BOMBAS & BETTER HELP: *Go to bombas.com/threeswings today to shop the Pride Collection and get 20% off your first order *Get 10% of...
Baseball Returns (But Should It?)
June 26, 2020 17:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBRhea talks the return of men's major league baseball and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's plans for a 60 game season, while at least 40 MLB players & staff test positive for COVID-19. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BOMBAS & BETTER HELP: *Go to bombas.com/threeswings today to shop the Pride Collection and get 20% off your first order *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/threeswings CONNECT W/ T...
Activism, Change, & This Week in Baseball
June 19, 2020 07:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRhea joins you at this moment in history to talk police terrorism, activism, and change. Plus the week in baseball-- MLB's latest plan for restarting the season and its limitations; players and team staff test positive for Covid-19; Delino DeShields Jr's experiences with racism. Seize the Means of the Day. DONATE TO THE OKRA PROJECT: https://www.theokraproject.com THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball SUPP...
Three Swings Classic: Kendra James
June 12, 2020 07:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBEnjoy this throwback interview with classic Three Swings guest Kendra James (Twitter @kendrajames_, Shondaland.com) talking Cubs fandom and much more! THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP & QUIP: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball *Get your first Quip refill FREE at getquip.com/baseball SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/threeswings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: htt...
Mental Health Check-In (Presented by Better Help)
June 11, 2020 19:45 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBBetter Help presents a bonus episode from Rhea talking about how they're dealing with stress and anxiety. **Special Offer for Three Swings Listeners** Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball
MLB & Systemic Racism w/ Randy Wilkins
June 05, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBRhea talks with filmmaker Randy Wilkins (@PamsSon) about baseball fandom, his tryout with the Royals, and his viral Twitter thread about the MLB's response (or lack of response) to the George Floyd murder and systemic racism in men's major league baseball. FOLLOW RANDY ON TWITTER & READ HIS THREAD HERE: https://twitter.com/pamsson/status/1268198025924694020 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball CONNECT W/ ...
De-Center Yourself
May 29, 2020 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBRhea joins you on the weekend to talk racial oppression, self-reflection, and the importance of de-centering. Rhea also talks men's baseball updates - including the latest MLB owners plan for a 2020 season and why so many players have spoken out against it. (Hint: money) THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY QUIP, POSTMATES, & BETTER HELP: *Get your first Quip refille free at GetQuip.com/Baseball *Postmates is giving listeners ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN ...
Three Swings Classic: AAGPBL & Hometown Emotions (Tour Diary 4.11.18)
May 22, 2020 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBRevisit another classic Three Swings episode! Recorded from their dad's house in Akron, OH on April 11 2018, Rhea recounts firsthand memories of the A League of their Own reunion game that took place at the 2016 Bentonville Film Festival-- seeing former AAGPBL player Gina Casey make the most of an extra pitch, interviewing Geena Davis and the cast, witnessing the movie that changed their life come to life-- you might want to grab some tissues for this one because yes, there IS cryin...
Money, MLB Owners, and the July Return Plan
May 15, 2020 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBRhea discusses the MLB owners' plan for a July return, the money and media manipulation of it all, and responses from players, including friend of the podcast Sean Doolittle. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY QUIP & BETTER HELP: *Get your first refill free at getquip.com/baseball *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball THE OLD BALL GAME HAPPENS EVERY SUNDAY AT 4:30PST! Rhea and pals Greg Nix and Wayland McQueen (Duck Snort Podcast) are watching classic ...
Three Swings Classic: Greg Proops
May 08, 2020 07:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBEnjoy this throwback interview with Three Swings classic guest Greg Proops, talking the mental side of baseball, including genius and not-so-genius managerial moves, playing angry, and why Willie Mays may be the smartest ball player of all time. Greg also tells some truly unforgettable baseball stories... postseason memories, meeting Joe Madden at the breakfast table... too many stories to count. Originally recorded 2/28/18. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: *Get 10% off your...
Baseball's Big Questions
May 01, 2020 07:30 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBRhea tackles some of baseball's biggest questions-- Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame? What if the Marlins had kept Stanton and Yelich? Is Ichiro baseball's true hit king? Is the late 90s Cleveland team the best team to never win a World Series? And more! THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball THE OLD BALL GAME STARTS TODAY SUNDAY 5/3! Rhea and pals Greg Nix and Wayland McQueen (Duck Snort Podcast) ...
Quarantine Mental Health Check-In (Presented by Better Help)
April 27, 2020 07:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBBetter Help presents a bonus episode from Rhea talking quarantine and how they're dealing with stress and anxiety. We hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone during this difficult time. And if you're struggling with your mental health, consider Better Help's online network of professional counselors. **Special Offer for Three Swings Listeners** Get 10% off your first month atbetterhelp.com/baseball
Alex Cora Suspension, MLB Staff Pay, & Quarantine Survival Strategies
April 24, 2020 07:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBRhea returns with a fresh buzz cut to talk baseball and other things! Alex Cora's Suspension, MLB Staff Pay, Sean Doolittle's Grateful Dead Glove, Happy Birthday Omar Vizquel, Quarantine Survival Strategies THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY POSTMATES & BETTER HELP: *Get $100 of free delivery credit for your first SEVEN days of Postmates using code THREESWINGS *Get 10% off your first month of Better Help atbetterhelp.com/baseball THE OLD BALL GAME COMING SOON! HOPEFULLY NEXT SUNDAY 5/3! ...
The Show, MLB Coronavirus Study, & Arizona Bubble Backlash
April 17, 2020 17:14 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBRhea is here to get you through your quarantine with updates on the MLB's coronavirus study, The Show league, and major backlash against the Arizona bubble proposal from Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw. THE OLD BALL GAME STARTS THIS SUNDAY APRIL 19TH 4:30PM PST! Rhea is watching classic baseball games with pals Greg Nix and Wayland McQueen (Duck Snort Podcast) every Sunday at 4:30pm pst, starting with the 1995 ALDS Game 5 and some vintage Griffey Jr! We're going to be livestreaming ...
Duck Snort, Robot Fans, & the Arizona Plan w/ Wayland McQueen and Greg Nix
April 11, 2020 01:14 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBRhea is joined by friends/teammates Wayland McQueen and Greg Nix (Duck Snort podcast) for a baseball chat and a special announcement! Plus an update on the imminent return of baseball in the Asian leagues and the possible return of the MLB (but only in Arizona). SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON! CLASSIC GAME LIVESTREAMS START SUNDAY APRIL 19TH 4:30PM PST! https://patreon.com/threeswings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twit...
Yankees PPE Ponchos, Astros Non-Suspensions, & Minor League Salaries
April 03, 2020 19:46 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBRhea is back for another week without baseball to talk Yankees PPE ponchos, former Astros serving their suspensions without missing any games, and minor league salaries during quarantine. SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON! BONUS CONTENT COMING YOUR WAY VERY SOON! https://patreon.com/threeswings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod GET THREE SWINGS MERCH: http...
Opening Day at Home
March 27, 2020 08:55 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBRhea records a new episode on what would have been Opening Day and talks control, generosity, MLB postponement, seven-inning doubleheaders, and how the top MLB teams could be positively or negatively affected by a late start to the season. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP & JOE EXOTIC: TIGER KING: *Go to BetterHelp.com/Baseball and get 10% Off your First Month! *Listen to Joe Exotic: Tiger King at wondery.fm/ThreeSwingsJE CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND S...
Introducing "Joe Exotic: Tiger King"
March 27, 2020 08:53 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBJoe Exotic devoted his life to raising and breeding lions, tigers, and other exotic animals at his Oklahoma zoo. He croons ballads, shoots guns, and puts it all on YouTube. But hes also made a lot of enemies. And the biggest of all is the owner of a big cat sanctuary in Florida named Carole Baskin. The feud between Joe Exotic and Carole gets messy, vicious, and outrageous -- until both of them are pushed far beyond their limits. From Wondery, comes Joe Exotic: Tiger King,the story a...
The Incredible Women of the AAGPBL
March 13, 2020 18:57 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBRhea talks with Anika Orrock, the author of "The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League." Available now wherever books are sold: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51201832-incredible-women-of-the-all-american-girls-professional-baseball-league THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: *Go to BetterHelp.com/Baseball and get 10% Off your First Month! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.c...
Astros Retaliation, Shohei Ohtani, & Playoff Projections
February 28, 2020 16:58 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBRhea catches you up on the first week of Spring Training, including retaliation against the Astros, Yankees injuries, Shohei Ohtani's recovery plan, playoff predictions, and more! THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP & QUIP: *Go to BetterHelp.com/Baseball and get 10% Off your First Month! *Go to GetQuip.com/Baseball and get your First Refill FREE! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.i...
Mookie Betts Trade, Negro Leagues Centennial, & Astros Apologies
February 14, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBRhea catches you up on all the latest baseball news, including the Mookie Betts trade, the Negro Leagues Centennial, and the Astros' coordinated apologies. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP: *Go to BetterHelp.com/Baseball and get 10% Off your First Month! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutche...
Baseball Twitter, Dusty Baker, & the Service-Time Scam
January 31, 2020 20:27 - 50 minutes - 46 MBRhea catches you up on a busy and chaotic MLB offseason -- the Astros hire Dusty Baker, Kris Bryant loses his service time grievance against the Cubs, and Baseball Twitter has the receipts in the Astros sign stealing scandal. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY IMPERFECT FOODS & BETTER HELP: *Go to ImperfectFoods.com/Baseball and use promo code BASEBALL at checkout for $10 Off your next Four Orders! *Go to BetterHelp.com/Baseball and get 10% Off your First Month! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS O...
The Sign Stealing Verdict
January 17, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBRhea breaks down the MLB's verdict on the Astros' sign stealing scandal, the history of the scandal, and what it all means for the future of baseball. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY IMPERFECT FOODS, BETTER HELP, & THE NATIONAL LAMPOON RADIO HOUR: *Go to ImperfectFoods.com/Baseball and use promo code BASEBALL at checkout for $10 Off your next Four Orders! *Go to BetterHelp.com/Baseball and get 10% Off your First Month! *Listen to National Lampoon Radio Hour: The Podcast on Spotify! ht...
The 2010s All-Decade Team
December 30, 2019 08:59 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBRhea reviews ESPN's All-Decade Team for the 2010s, including Mike Trout, Miguel Cabrera, Clayton Kershaw, and more! Plus Hot Stove Updates! THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY QUIP: *Go to GetQuip.com/Baseball to get your first refill FREE! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SW...
The Battle for the Minor Leagues
December 14, 2019 21:27 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBRhea digs into the MLB's plan to contract the Minor Leagues and the effect it will have on local teams and communities across the country. Plus a recap of recent Hot Stove moves, including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rendon, Cole Hamels, and more. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY QUIP & AWAY: *Go to AwayTravel.com/Baseball for special offers on Away luggage for the Holidays! *Go to GetQuip.com/Baseball to save on gift sets and get your first refill FREE! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & I...
Gabe Kapler, Sign Stealing Updates, & the Joys of Batting Practice
November 27, 2019 20:47 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBRhea reviews the latest updates on the Astros sign stealing scandal and talks San Francisco's hiring of Gabe Kapler, the joys of batting practice, physical therapy, and the process of understanding. CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SWINGS MERCH: https://www.teepublic...
Astros Sign Stealing, End of Year Awards, & the Nationals White House Visit
November 16, 2019 19:44 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThe 2019 men's baseball season is over but Rhea Butcher is back to talk the Astros sign stealing scandal, end of year Awards, and the Washington Nationals White House visit. Plus new managerial hirings, teammates, and the cost of cheating. Recorded in Sacramento, CA. CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rhea...
2019 MLB World Series Recap
November 02, 2019 19:48 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBRhea recaps the Washington Nationals' historic World Series run plus Washington pitcher Sean Doolittle's thoughtful reasoning on why he won't be visiting the White House. CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SWINGS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swings TH...
2019 MLB World Series Gms 1 & 2
October 25, 2019 22:52 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBRhea revisits the surprising first two games of the World Series and talks the emergence of Juan Soto, the return of the bunt, and Gerrit Cole's first loss since May. Plus analysis of the Astros firing of Assistant GM Brandon Taubman. THIS WEEK'S SHOW IS SPONSORED BY QUIP and BOLL & BRANCH *Go to GetQuip.com and use promo code BASEBALL to get your first refill FREE *Go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code BASEBALL to get $50 OFF your first set of sheets CONNECT W/ THREE SWING...
2019 MLB League Championship Series Recap
October 18, 2019 22:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBRhea recaps the men's baseball League Championship series between the Nationals and the Cardinals AND the Yankees and the Astros! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SWINGS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swings THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: htt...
2019 MLB Division Series Recap
October 11, 2019 19:01 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn the wake of the 2019 MLB Division Series, Rhea talks gratitude, amnesia, the Tomahawk Chop, and the eternal return of history and baseball. Plus recaps on all four MLB Division Series - the Dodgers collapse, the Cardinals historic inning, Yankees on a roll, and more! THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY NATIVE: *For 20% off Native Deodorant go to nativedeodorant.com and use promo code BASEBALL! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twi...
Three Swings LIVE (High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver CO)
October 01, 2019 22:49 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe first ever Three Swings LIVE ] with guests Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl, Ben Roy, and David Perdue! 2019 Regular Season Recap, Awards, World Series Predictions, and More! Recorded at Mutiny Information Cafe 9/28/19. High Plains Comedy Festival 2019. Denver, CO. Recorded by Jake Browne and Neil Keener. CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKE...
World Series Simulations, the Yankees, & the Ratings Game
September 20, 2019 20:56 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBRhea talks the good things in life and getting stoked for the men's baseball postseason plus Yankees peaking, World Series simulations, the TV ratings game, the Felipe Vasquez arrest, and the arrested development of professional athletes. CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET TH...
Introducing The Lead
September 20, 2019 20:52 - 9 minutesCheck out THE LEAD, a new daily sports podcast from Wondery and The Athletic. It's for every type of sports fan who wants to go beyond the box score. Every weekday morning, The Lead will bring you one big story from the Athletic's all-star team of local and national sports reporters. Some stories will be a fresh take on a major news event, and other episodes will feature an in-depth look into what’s been happening off the field. While you’re listening to this preview, subscribe to The Lead on...
Wild Card Races, The Maddux, & Living Online
September 14, 2019 00:01 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBRhea talks living online, cancel culture, Christian Yelich's late season injury, Wild Card races, and the Dodgers! Plus #RosinBag questions on finding a local baseball league, hitting mechanics, and "the Maddux" vs no hitters. CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SWINGS ...
Introducing Imagined Life Season Two
September 06, 2019 17:24 - 12 minutesWhat is it like to be famous before you’re famous? What is it like to walk in the shoes of another person? Each episode of Imagined Life takes you on an immersive journey into the life of a world-famous person. It’ll be someone you may think you know, even admire -- or maybe the opposite. You’ll get clues to your identity along the way. But only in the final moments will you find out who “you” really are. So sit back, let go, and -- imagine your life, with our hosts, Oscar nominated Virginia ...
No Hitter History, Playoff Predictions, & the Year of the Rookie
September 04, 2019 19:47 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBRhea talks the history of the no hitter; Tyler Skaggs, addiction, and Big Pharma; playoff predictions; the year of the Rookie; the PanAmerican Women's Baseball Tournament results; and much more! CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SWINGS MERCH https://www.teepublic.com...
Mike Trout, Mercy Rule, & the Pan Am Women's Baseball Championship
August 23, 2019 18:49 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBRhea Butcher talks Mike Trout, the Pan Am Womens Baseball Championship, the Tigers historic upset of the Astros, Clayton Kershaw, a dubious record for the Orioles, a #RosinBag question about mercy rules, and more! FOLLOW THE USA BASEBALL WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM: https://twitter.com/USABaseballWNT https://www.instagram.com/usabaseballwnt CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/...
Mets Resurgence, Surprise Stats Leaders, & Blackout Restrictions
August 16, 2019 21:05 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBFresh off their 37th birthday, Rhea returns from a bye week to talk Mets, veganism, dietary ethics, movie popcorn, redemption, blackout restrictions, the joy and enduring difficulty of the home run, Astros pitching, Dodgers injuries, and surprise stats leaders. BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SWINGS MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QU...
Tyler Skaggs, The Church of Baseball, & Trade Deadline Moves
August 02, 2019 18:28 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBRhea commemorates Tyler Skaggs and talks the church of baseball, the importance of tiny good things in dark times, trade deadline moves, the Orioles, and Bo Bichette. BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedates GET THREE SWINGS MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspod https://www.instagram.com/threeswingspod THREE...
Introducing The Moment
July 30, 2019 22:24 - 13 minutesThis is The Moment, a new podcast with true stories of love, commitment, and what it takes for us all to get to "happily ever after." From a magical tweet from Taylor Swift, to a couple who took eighteen years before they had their first date, these are real couples whose life is worthy of a romantic comedy. This is your official invitation. Subscribe to The Moment now at wondery.fm/forever
Women in Baseball Week
July 26, 2019 17:55 - 32 minutes - 30 MBRhea celebrates Women in Baseball Week (July 21-27) with profiles of Alta Weiss, Maria Pepe, and Toni Stone, and a rundown of events and exhibits across the country that you can visit to honor, celebrate, and learn about women in baseball. Plus thoughts on BB guns, fear, decluttering, and the unsustainability of anger and sadness. Keep track of Womens Baseball events throughout the year by following the International Womens Baseball Center on Twitter @IWBC4me and by visiting the Wo...
The Science of Baseball (w/ Dr. Meredith Wills)
July 19, 2019 18:54 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBRhea talks to astrophysicist, sports data scientist, and baseball superfan Dr. Meredith Wills! Plus thoughts on the MLB Trade Deadline, Second Half Predictions, Sadness, and Simple Acts of Kindness. Plus #RosinBag questions on Swing Aesthetics and the Tampa Bay Rays' chances in the AL East. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY CARE/OF: *For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code BASEBALL BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE: https://www.rheabutcher.co...