Danny Foxworth of At The Plate with Danny Foxworth stops by to answer 5 burning questions about this MLB season! We discuss this historic 50/50 season by Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Is he already one of the greatest hitters ever? And why does the NL MVP race between him and Mets star Francisco Lindor feel like deja vu all over again? 

Then, we talk about some new stars who have popped up on our radars this season! Where did they come from and are they here to stay? We move on to discussing some lowlights of the year, particularly the most disappointing teams. The Chicago White Sox seem like an easy pick, but disappointment comes in many forms. 

On the flip side, Danny gives us the teams that scare him the most headed into this postseason as we discuss why the MLB playoffs are the most exciting postseason in professional sports. And we wrap things up by talking about ballpark food! 

Danny is doing incredible things in the podcast space, so be sure to check him out if you aren’t already! He’s got a show for pretty much everything. Join his more than 250 subscribers on YouTube at for all of his content and follow him on Instagram at @dannyfoxworth843. Audio-only person? Wherever you listen to podcasts, search for: 

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

01:43 Shohei’s place in MLB history

11:00 Under-the-radar good seasons

14:22 Most disappointing teams

19:35 Postseason teams to pay attention to 

22:55 Ballpark foods

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It’s time for the WNBA Playoffs which means it’s time for the best WNBA Playoff Power Rankings! Let’s go team by team and look at their strengths, weaknesses, and chances to win this season’s WNBA title! Tap in! 

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

01:17 Number 8

03:47 Number 7

06:52 Number 6

10:05 Number 5

15:00 Number 4

18:02 Number 3

20:00 Number 2

21:18 Number 1

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*NOTE: While I did a great deal of research on this topic, I couldn’t find a consensus for certain terms used in this episode. As a result, I just did the best that I could. While my intent is good, I recognize that there is a difference between intent and impact. With that being said, please feel free to educate me in the comments or by sending an email to [email protected]! 

It’s easier to watch the Paralympics than it’s ever been,  but where do we start? Let’s learn together! I give a brief overview of the event’s history and how it operates before diving into some of the stories of these athletes. Also, I get into some of the sports I’m going to check out. Tap In!

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

01:00 The history of the Paralympics

05:50 Para Track and Field 

11:15 Blind football and goal ball

12:38 Wheelchair basketball

14:01 Sitting volleyball

15:45 Murderball

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Tap in as I go over the most important changes taking place this college football season! As of right now, all of our teams are still technically in national championship contention. To get there, they’ll have to survive the newly expanded college football playoff. How does it work, does it screw over Notre Dame, and why do Power 4 teams need to aim for the top 11?

Speaking of Power 4 teams, RIP to the Pac-12. Well, kinda. Let’s talk about all of the shuffling that took place from conference to conference during the absurd realignment we saw in the offseason. Also, I’ll grade each conference on how they handled it based on who made the best decision for college football fans. 

Programs weren’t the only thing on the move. Players and coaches jumped around as well. Let’s talk about which moves I expect to be the most impactful this season. Finally, we finish up with the worst change of them all. Tune in so you’re ready for week 1 of the action! 

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

00:36 College football’s new era

01:47 How the 12-team playoff works

06:11 Conference realignment

14:04 Impact transfers

18:21 Coaching moves

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If you were up to your eyeballs in all things Olympics like me, you may have forgotten that the MLB season was still going on! Luckily, we have plenty of time to get up to speed on all things baseball. Let’s revisit all of my preseason picks from my guest appearance on At The Plate with Danny Foxworth and see how they’re holding up! Tap in as we go division by division!

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00:00 Intro 

02:06 AL East

04:19 AL Central

06:37 AL West

08:58 NL East

10:23 NL Central

12:40 NL West

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Coach Herbert Johnson is BACK to break down the incredible photo finish in the Olympic final of the men’s 100m! Despite looking vulnerable during the rounds, Noah Lyles outleaned Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson for gold in a STACKED field. We talk about how Kishane’s otherworldly speed may have come back to bite him! Also, we discuss what the rest of the field looked like in one of the most competitive men’s fields in recent history.

We also talk about Julien Alfred’s decisive gold medal victory for St. Lucia in the women’s 100m. How much did a warm-up snafu affect Sha’Carri Richardson’s performance? And was that the reason behind Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s shocking DNS? We also talk about what this performance means for the future of Melissa Jefferson! 

Then, we have a discussion about Jamaica’s disappointing Olympic performance. They’ve been the standard in the sport for a long time, but things are obviously changing. What is the legacy they’ve left behind and can they turn things around in time for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles? 

We finish things up by talking about the changes we’d like to see in track and field coverage in the United States, what Coach Johnson is looking forward to in the remaining events, reacting to some live news about events that were happening during our recording, and more!

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

01:18 A photo finish for the ages in the men’s 100m

17:07 Is Jamaica in trouble? 

21:59 The brilliant chaos of the women’s 100m 

36:00 A deeper look at Jamaica’s legacy and current troubles

45:54 Loving track and field and what we hope to see in coverage

55:03 What to look for the rest of the events and more

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It’s safe to say the WNBA has more than lived up to the hype so far this season! We’re witnessing some historic individual performances. What does that mean for the awards conversation? Let’s break down what we’re seeing and where my votes would go if I had them!

Starting off with the MVP race! With all of the talent in the league, it says a lot that this one isn’t even close. A’ja Wilson should win this one easily. Let’s talk about how she’s managed to elevate her game to another level! Is she giving us the greatest individual season in the history of the WNBA? I also zoom out and tell you who would be leading the MVP race if A’ja didn’t exist!

We can’t talk about WNBA awards without discussing the Rookie of the Year race! This one has gone back and forth all season. Let’s talk about why rookies SHOULD struggle, the struggles Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have had so far, and how concerned I am about those struggles. We also have to dive into how they’ve been able to overcome the odds to deliver some fantastic performances! Finally, I do manage to split hairs enough to tell you who is leading this race right now! 

Then, I move on to the Defensive Player of the Year award. Spoiler alert: a lot of the names here have already been discussed this episode! Whose performances have impressed, what’s the story behind all the numbers, and how do you compare post players with perimeter players? Let’s figure it out! 

The Most Improved Player award has the most subjective criteria of all the awards. I share what mine is and how that shapes this race for me. Then, I finish up with another tough one as we look at the 6th Player of the Year award. This one is PACKED with enough WNBA talk to get you through the Olympic break! Tap in! 

The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

00:56 M’VP

04:17 The fight for 2nd place

05:58 A historic Rookie of the Year race

13:35 Defensive Player of the Year

15:47 Most Improved Player

19:27 6th Player of the Year

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With nearly 50 years of experience coaching high-level athletes, including Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders, you would be hard-pressed to find someone more knowledgeable than Coach Herbert Johnson. I’m incredibly grateful that he graced us with his presence to help me break down some of the marquee events of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris! 

We start things off with the Women’s 100m. American Sha’Carri Richardson looks to cap off an incredible comeback story by bringing home the Gold. But, as always, the Jamaicans have something to say about that. We discuss the differences between Richardson and Shericka Jackson’s skillsets plus the odds of sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to once again find the podium.

The Men’s 100m has its own USA-Jamaica rivalry. Noah Lyles is one of the most polarizing figures in the sport, but also one of the most talented. Can Jamaicans Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville silence him? Or will Italy’s Lamont Jacobs show the world once again why he’s the reigning 100m Gold Medalist? Coach Johnson also talks about how the physiology of sprinters has changed over time. 

Then, we move on to discussing the potential of world records falling. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s lowered her own 400m hurdle world record at the US Olympic Trials. Can she do it again? Or will Femke Bol prove that Sydney has more to compete against than just the clock? Also, Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis is the king of the Pole Vault. Coach explains what makes him so great and what has to happen for him to once again set a world record. 

We finish up with the Women’s Shot Put! Coach Johnson discovered Raven Saunders as a high school freshman at Burke High School in Charleston, SC. As their coach, he helped guide Raven to the National High School record in the Shot Put. They have once again teamed up heading into this Olympic Games as they look to recreate that magic. Coach Johnson talks about why Raven is his favorite to bring home the Gold but also breaks down why the other athletes will make it a tall task. We also have a conversation about his coaching philosophy, including his years coaching me!

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

02:09 Women’s 100m

18:56 Men’s 100m

38:53 Tall or short sprinters?

48:24 World Record watch

01:17:15 Shot Put and Coaching

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As Paul George leaves the Clippers for the 76ers in free agency, it’s the perfect time to look back at the move that brought him to LA in the first place! The Clippers swung for the fences during the 2019 offseason and landed both PG13 and Kawhi Leonard, but the price was STEEP! At first glance, it was a blowout in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but is that actually the case or did the Clippers do what they had to do? Let’s break it down!

The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

00:57 Kawhi heads west

03:51 2019 PG13

06:20 A haul for the Thunder

07:18 The players

09:40 The picks

11:36 The final verdict

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A report came out that a statistician for the Chicago Bulls was apparently giving Michael Jordan stats he didn’t earn during his 1987-’88 Defensive Player of the Year season. This revelation has sparked a discussion about whether or not Jordan’s award that year should count and the effect that taking that award away would have on the NBA’s GOAT discussion. Let’s break down the role stats played in the Defensive Player of the Year voting that season AND how stats and awards factor into the GOAT talks! 

The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro 

03:07 Is Jordan’s DPOY valid?

08:00 How much do stats matter in the GOAT discussion?

10:22 How much do awards matter in the GOAT discussion?

13:31 Bad faith framing

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