Lefty Specialists

Part I of the Lefty Specialists’ March Madness miniseries is about Syracuse’s 2003 team, Carmelo Anthony, and the beginning of the one-and-done era.

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Join the Lefty Specialists for our March Madness miniseries!

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The Lefty Specialists are back! Again! This time, after a quick rant from John about the Olympics, we’re talking the state of the NBA at the All-Star Break, and then the baseball lockout and Hall of Fame vote.

(Quick note: This episode was recorded before the James Harden/Ben Simmons trade was announced, and before Rob Manfred’s press conference where he announced the universal DH, so when discussing those things it might seem like we’re ignoring some major details. But they hadn’t happened yet!)

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The Lefty Specialists have returned! After a three month hiatus, we’re back to preview the Super Bowl, and let you know who leftists should be rooting for this weekend. Then we compare Zac Taylor’s coaching resume to Brian Flores’ (14:14), debate whether Flores will ever get hired again (26:25), and what the Divisional and Championship weekends illustrate about capitalism (45:20). We also ask the big questions, like: Does the Bengals’ offensive line constitute an OSHA violation? What is Tom Brady’s signature move? And, of course, who will win on Sunday?

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As the era of Covid baseball winds to a close (or at least, the most recent iteration of Covid baseball), the Lefty Specialists are here to explain how the last two MLB seasons illustrate Naomi Klein’s theory of “disaster capitalism.” First, James and John do an overview of what the shock doctrine is. Then, in Part II (@10:15), they go over how the shock of the pandemic led to changes on the baseball field (and in all sports) that largely benefitted the league and the owners. But, in Part III (@24:10), John announces that he liked some of the on-field changes, and we go through what that says about the shock doctrine and various leftist theories of change. Finally, in Part IV (@35:45), we debate possible future changes to the game, and whether we should fear policy change in general. If you enjoy, give us a review!

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Check out a new episode of the Lefty Specialists! First, James and John debate whether the Wild Card, Division Series, and League Championship rounds have been good for the left, before telling you who to root for in the World Series (Hint: not who you might think). Then, at the 20-minute mark, they pivot to discussing the recent Undrafted series on the integration of baseball. Enjoy!

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The Lefty Specialists are back, with Part II of their baseball playoff preview. This time they’re talking about the NL, and discussing such questions as: Are the Cardinals good for the left if everyone is sick of them? Is Zack Wheeler the working class candidate for NL Cy Young? And should socialists be pulling for anyone but the Dodgers?

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The MLB playoffs start tonight! So the Lefty Specialists are here to tell you what is the proper leftist attitude towards the American League. Should we be bummed that the Mariners and Blue Jays missed the postseason? Who should we be rooting to win the MVP and Cy Young races? And, most importantly, are the Red Sox or Rays worse for the left? Listen, review, and learn the answers to all that and more!

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It’s time for Part II of the Lefty Specialists football preview! Today James and John are talking about the NFL, and they’ve got a leftist pick for every division. Should socialists root for Tom Brady, as John says? Should the left pull for Pat Mahomes and the Chiefs? Is Jerry Jones a secret leftist? (No.) We’ve got answers for all that and more. Please listen and subscribe!

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The Lefty Specialists are back with the first half our football preview. Today James and John are going over the college football season, talking about how conference realignment mirrors colonialism, how the College Football Playoff only furthers the hegemony of those in power, and we preview our picks for who socialists should be pulling for this season, even if those teams have no chance. Enjoy! (And like and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!)

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