Long Gone Podcast

This week the boys preview the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. They discuss what both teams will need to do to win. Looking back at the NLCS, Steve calls out Max Scherzer's noodle arm and his letting the Dodgers down, which leads to a deep discussion about the future of pitching in the MLB and how this generation of pitchers are going to be very different from decades past. After, they step outside World Series talk to give Ken Griffey Jr. props for his ownership stake with the Mariners and what that means for their fanbase and possibly other franchises getting star power ownership stakes in years to come.  Rounding out the show, the boys talk card trends in Collection Corner.

This week the boys discuss the two most unlikely teams on the verge of a World Series bid-- the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves-- and why they are having success. When they talk about the Astros, they can't help but mention the latest news about Justin Verlander's first pitch debacle. Feeling nostalgic after, they then reveal their all-time favorite postseason heroes in baseball history! They round out the show with Collection Corner trends.

This week the boys discuss the ongoing postseason battles, which leaves them wondering: are the Red Sox really this good? They talk about the choke jobs of the Rays, young White Sox and the tease that was the Brewers this year. Rumors of the Astros cheating are in full bloom again, which the boys shoot down immediately and give their takes on who this Astros team really are. Also, they have to discuss whether Aaron Boone is on the hot seat, or if someone else in the Yankees organization should be to blame for their postseason exits. They round out the show with Collection Corner.

This week the boys discuss the upcoming postseason, and give their predictions. After, they look back on the 2021 season and each pick who they think were the best players, followed by who they believe are teams to watch out for in 2022 and who will still be bottom-dweller teams. They round out the show with a little humble bragging by newest fantasy baseball champ Michael, who looks back on his season and then they head to the Collection Corner for some up and down trends. 

This week the boys discuss Joe Maddon's plea for the Angels front office to get him some pitching help; something they've never totally had in their history. After, they go over the heated playoff push, particularly the teams vying for the wild cards to the very end. The boys then break down the best September prospects that were called up, who give their respected teams a glimpse into the future. They round out the show with a final 2021 Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

This week the boys discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' legit rise to relevancy again this season as they look to lock up one of the wild card spots. They discuss what Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr's heated moment was really about, and debate how Tony LaRussa and Dusty Baker's styles influence the younger managers in today's game. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

In their third and final episode of the Forgotten Series for this summer, the boys discuss polarizing great Dick Allen. From his humble beginnings to his outspoken nature and conflicted persona, to him being traded to team after team, Dick Allen might very well be the best player you've never heard about. He passed away in 2020, leaving everyone wondering why isn't he in the Hall of Fame yet, or why isn't he even recognized more? Afterwards, the boys round out the show with Fantasy Factor and Collection Corner.

This week the boys ponder all the pitching injuries this year, then predict what to expect in September. Among these questions are: Will Shohei Ohtani reach 50 home runs? Will Aaron Judge and Juan Soto end the year batting below or over .300? Can Joey Gallo strikeout 200 times...again?!? And who will make the post season. Many questions, plenty of answers! They round out he show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

The boys discuss the hilarious, yet,  troubling incidents that led to Mets fans booing their own players and players booing their own fans. After, they ponder the possibility of the Angels without Mike Trout for the rest of the season, then they dive into their Top-10 Prospects list right now. The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and debate a future without Topps rookie cards.

The boys rave about Miguel Cabrera finally joining the 500 Home Run Club, which leads to them debating who, out of the current players, will be the next to enter the elusive club. After, they have a heated discussion about the historic move MLB made last week when they ended their 70-year run with Topps. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.