Ducksnort Baseball Podcast

Talking MLB playoffs with comedian Matthew Brian Cohen (SNL's Weekend Update). Plus how the Yankees are shaping up for the future, and how Encylopedia Brown influences Matthew’s NL rooting interests. Matthew also encourages everyone to check out “Metsmerized” and the Ducksnort boys play another round of True Yankee or Not a Yankee. Plus thoughts on Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Joe Girardi, Ronald Torreyes, CC Sabathia, Yan Gomes, Francisco Lindor, Jay Bruce, Aroldis Chapman, Greg Bird, Didi Gregorius, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Joe Dimaggio, Don Mattingly, Ryne Sandberg, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Ryan Zimmerman, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry and more!

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The Ducksnort Boys make postseason predictions, which includes Greg hating on the Twins and trying to jinx the Cubs. Then Braves fan Greg Gallant (Son of Zorn) talks about rooting for the 1990’s “TBS” Braves, the disappointing 2000’s teams, and helps Greg and Wayland make 2017 awards picks. Finally, Giants batboy Bobby LaFleur (Blake Rosier, Upright Citizens Brigade) reveals a surprising secret about his true identity. Plus thoughts on Jose Altuve, Aaron Judge, Chris Sale, Corey Kluber, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Max Scherzer, Giancarlo Stanton, Charlie Blackmon, Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Andruw Jones, Freddie Freeman, Jon Lester, Jose Quintana, Zack Greinke, Ervin Santana and more!

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Greg, Joe and guest host Matt Rath join the big political/sports debate of the past week by discussing MLB catcher Bruce Maxwell joining the NFL’s kneeling protests, as well as the NBA’s response to the back-and-forth between Donald Trump and the Golden State Warriors. Then Megan Brown (@thatgirlondeck) calls in to talk about her beloved Brewers’ wild card hopes. Finally, actor and former college baseball player Koz McRae (V/H/S) talks about what makes a good or bad coach. Plus, thoughts on Travis Shaw, Matt Garza, Josh Hader, Craig Counsell, Eric Thames, Ryan Braun, Keon Broxton, and more!

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True Blue LA managing editor Eric Stephen stops by to talk about the Dodgers’ bipolar season, including their recent 1-16 stretch, Dave Roberts’s managerial prowess, and the tough decisions they need to make about their playoff roster. Then aspiring R&B singer Melanie Barnett (Ego Nwodim, Upright Citizens Brigade) sings us a few baseball-inspired songs in preparation for performing the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium. And Greg and Joe memorialize the Indians’ 22-game winning streak, plus make fun of John Lackey’s hiss fit while Wayland is away on his Bones-themed honeymoon. Plus thoughts on Yu Darvish, Alex Wood, Yasiel Puig, Joc Pederson, Austin Barnes, Logan Forsythe, Kenley Jansen, Pedro Baez, Brandon McCarthy, Chris Taylor, Yasmani Grandal, Rich Hill, Calyton Kershaw, Willson Contreras, Joe West, and more!

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South Side Sox managing editor Jim Margalus talks about the stages of a rebuilding team, the Indians’ epic winning streak, the evolution of sports blogging, and working for SB Nation. Then Field of Dreams’ Ray Kinsella (Mark Schroeder, Upright Citizens Brigade) stops in to explain the other things that ‘the Voice’ asks him to do, and pitch his new movie Corn Ghost. And the Ducksnort Boys laugh about the Red Sox stealing signs with an Apple Watch, then pick their favorite cheating scandals. Plus thoughts on Yoan Moncada, Yolmer Sanchez, Nicky Delmonico, Jason Grimsley, Albert Belle, Paul Sorrento, Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, Michael Kopech, John Farrell, Trevor Bauer, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and more!

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Greg, Joe, and guest host Eric Acosta (Rick and Morty) discuss the benefits and mysteries of September call-ups, and their feelings on the start of football season eclipsing the end of baseball season. Then Jose Canseco (Josh Simpson, Upright Citizens Brigade) comes in with a chip on his shoulder to explain why he thinks he could out-homer Aaron Judge, pranking Rickey Henderson, and the magical night he spent with Paul McCartney. Plus thoughts on the start of fall, fantasy football, Robin Ventura, Nicky Delmonico, Hank Aaron, and Danny Bonaduce!

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Comedy writer and Tigers fan Ben Axelrad (Definitely Dying podcast) breaks down the Tigers-Yankees brawl, including Miguel Cabrera’s poor fighting technique, Gary Sanchez’s sucker punch, and the Justin Verlander/Victor Martinez beef. Then the Assistant Director of The Sandlot (Alex Fernie, Childrens Hospital) tells some surprisingly horrifying stories from the set of the classic baseball movie. And the Ducksnort boys analyze Rich Hill’s near perfect game, one of the strangest and most wonderful occurrences of the 2017 season. Plus thoughts on Chet Lemon, Dewayne Wise, Mark Buehrle, Phil Humber, Armando Galarraga, Ian Kinsler, Prince Fielder, Max Scherzer, Mike Illitch, and more!

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The AL Wild Card Race is complete chaos, but Wayland and Greg try to pick the likely winners, as well as who they’d prefer to see grab a spot. Next comedian Ryan Meharry (Black-ish) talks about his beloved Royals, superstitions, and his least favorite sportswriters. Then a mystery guest (David Brown, Upright Citizens Brigade) seeks to reveal the biggest conspiracy baseball -- nay, American -- history. Plus thoughts on Jose Altuve, Mike Trout, Byron Buxton, Alcides Escobar, Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Alex Gordon, Kevin Kiermaier, James Paxton, Robinson Cano, Andrelton Simmons, Nelson Cruz, Tim Beckham, Nomar Mazara, and more!

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White Sox prospect Louie Lechich talks about playing with Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, his conversion from centerfielder to relief pitcher, and why the minor leagues are “boring as shit.” Then Shirley the Vlogger (comedian Anais Fairweather, Upright Citizens Brigade) explains how tasting different ballpark foods led to serious health problems and a very small online following. Plus Greg and Wayland debate the merits of Giancarlo Stanton. Plus thoughts on Eloy Jimenez, Buddy Bell, Kris Bryant, Mike Trout, Mike Stanton and more!

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The Dodgers are playing historically great baseball, so Greg and Wayland try to figure out what it would take to beat them. Then sportswriter Jonah Keri (CBS Sports, The Jonah Keri Podcast) calls in to tell the story of Tim Raines thanking him during Raines’s Hall of Fame induction speech, the prospect of MLB expanding back into Montreal, and how baseball could be better leveraging phenoms like Aaron Judge. Finally, Dodgers superfan Spencer Tate (Michael Capristo: Upright Citizens Brigade) explains the many things he loves about watching baseball from a luxury box. Plus thoughts on Kenley Jansen, Clayton Kershaw, Justin Turner, Chris Taylor, Yu Darvish, Jon Lester, Jake Arrieta, Jose Quintana, Andre Dawson, Gary Carter, Vladimir Guerrero, Frank Thomas, Chris Devenski, Andrew Miller and more!

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