Lefty Specialists

The Lefty Specialists are here to do something truly revolutionary: talk about golf. First, though, they discuss the Warriors triumph in the NBA Finals, and what socialist lessons can be drawn from it. But then they turn their attention to the LIV Golf controversy, and whether or not golf is, officially, cancelled now.

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What makes a good manager/boss? That’s the question the Lefty Specialists spend most of this episode discussing—that is, after a few minutes of gloating about the Yankees’ hot start, and a quick review of the first ~60 games of the 2022 baseball season. But then James and John dig in for a deeper discussion of the role of managers in the modern game. Should they follow the numbers or trust their gut? Represent the ownership class, or empower the players? One thing we can agree on: They should not be Tony La Russa… Listen, enjoy, and share with a friend!

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The Lefty Specialists are here to honor a fallen comrade, Ray Liotta, by talking about Field of Dreams, one of the best movies ever about ghost baseball players. James and John discuss nostalgia for the 1960s, the whitewashing of baseball’s past, and whether this movie is an example of anti-Italian bigotry. Check it out!

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“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.” The Lefty Specialists are back, to explain how Antonio Gramsci was really talking about the 2022 NBA Playoffs. James tries to convince John why the left needs to rally around the Celtics. Also discussed: Steve Kerr’s thoughts on gun control, whether overtime is anti-labor, and how Jayson Tatum is like Brendan Hughes, former Officer Commanding of the Provisional IRA Belfast Brigade…

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Ahead of this weekend’s finale, the Lefty Specialists are here to break down Season One of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. James and John discuss such questions as: Why would comrade Adam McKay make a TV show about a fucking owner? Is the show unfair to Jerry West? And why is this show so anti-Paul Westhead?

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We thought this day might never come, but the Lefty Specialists are here to break down the 2022 baseball season. After a brief lockout discussion, James and John go over who are the leftist teams this season. For the National League (10:30), we break down whether Steve Cohen can be trusted, how much to dislike the Braves, and why we always appreciate the Cardinals. For the American League (31:40), we discuss whether the Angels are good or bad, how the White Sox ended up with a high payroll, and spend entirely too much time complaining about the Yankees (42:45). Listen and subscribe!

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As we say goodbye to the college basketball season, the Lefty Specialists look back on the Tournament through the lens of the March Stories series. First, James tries to console John about Duke’s loss, then we discuss the possible end of the one-and-done era, where Saint Peter’s ranks among all-time upsets, and a new era of women’s college basketball.

And, if you missed it, here’s the old episodes of March Stories:

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Part III of the Lefty Specialists’ March Madness miniseries is about Rutgers’ surprise Final Four run, the disrespect shown to women’s basketball, and the inherently reactionary nature of talk radio.

Thanks to Bryan (@murderxbryan) from Street Fight Radio (https://www.patreon.com/streetfightradio) for joining us on this one!

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Part II of the Lefty Specialists’ March Madness miniseries is about UMBC’s historic 2018 upset, the nature of college basketball Cinderellas, and the class system of American college sports.

Thanks to Zac McCord (@zmccord23) for joining us on this one!

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It’s the return of the Lefty Specialists’ specialty: our NCAA Tournament preview specifically geared towards what is good for the left! In today’s jumbo episode, James and John discuss whether Chet Holmgren makes Gonzaga more pro-labor or less, who are the most egalitarian coaches in the Big Ten, and pour one out for a pod favorite who lost his job this week….

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