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Episode 123 The NFL playoffs are a thing that is happening, and it’s a well-known fact that Brian Burke of Advanced NFL Stats is the soundest, most rational voice on gridiron football in — probably literally — the entire multiverse. Among the topics addressed: WTF, Tim Tebow? Also: your Super Bowl winner. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 122 In this episode of the pod, we utilize veteran baseball writer Dayn Perry’s advanced age more for good than evil, as we use A Baseball Winter — Terry Pluto and Jeffrey Neuman’s chronicle of the 1984-85 offseason — as an entree into a discussion of baseball in the 1980s. Among the topics discussed: […]

Episode 121 FanGraphs Audio returns from its winter furlough with managing editor Dave Cameron. Among the topics discussed: the respective Hall of Fame credentials of Jeff Bagwell, Edgar Martinez, and Tim Raines. Also, for no reason whatsoever: Bryan LaHair. Music courtesy of 1970s American rock band Player. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 120 On Monday, we talked with managing editor Dave Cameron about the Yu Darvish posting and the signings of Jason Kubel and Michael Cuddyer with the Diamondbacks and Rockies, respectively. This episode is like having that same conversation with your drunk uncle. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 119 Sources close to FanGraphs Audio report that the 2011-12 NBA season is mere days away. To acquaint us with same, we bring in a kindred spirit: ESPN NBA analyst Tom Haberstroh. Topics discussed: the Chris Paul Situation, the Denver Nuggets and scoring efficiency, notable rookies. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 118 Will it be possible to sign Yu Darvish without overspending on him? That’s a question managing editor Dave Cameron answers on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Another one is this: Why is everyone overpaying for ex-Twins outfielders? Also discussed: heist films and Baseball America’s top-10 prospect lists for the AL East. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 117 Fernando Perez is (a) a former seventh-round draft pick by the Tampa Bays Rays, (b) a real-live published poet, and (c) a guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Mr. Perez joins us from China, where he’s doing whatever Fernando Perez wants to do. Among the topics discussed: some writing projects on which […]

Episode 116 If you’re familiar with Ben Greenman, it’s probably from his work as an editor at The New Yorker and/or as author of such book-length collections as Superbad and Celebrity Chekhov. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Greenman, merely know that he’s smart, funny, and that he tweets (from his handle @bengreenman) with some […]

Episode 115 If you’re the sort of person who likes baseball, comedy jokes, and smiles as bright as the sun, then you’re precisely the sort of person who will care — or already does care — deeply about Sam Miller of the OC Register. In this episode, Sam talks at some length about the effects […]

Episode 114 While veteran baseball writer and stay-at-home dad Dayn Perry has little of substance to say, at least he says it loudly and sprinkles it with profanity. Baseball topics covered: Albert Pujols and Skip Schumaker. Non-baseball topics: Blind Boy Fuller and pigmeat. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]