Finally, something to talk about! Prodigal son Theo Epstein is back (kind of) and Brady has never been happier. What is Theo's new role and how will it affect Craig Breslow? What is Gen Z'er Hogdale's position on a man who left the organization when he was 10? Can Ed let go of his made-up grudge?

THEN, Hogdale and Ed get into it over the trade package that the Orioles gave up to get their new ace, Corbin Burnes. Can Hogdale's righteous anger change Ed's conservative roster management beliefs?

Finally, known prospect guy, Hunter Noll of BoSox Injection, joins the guys to answer YOUR questions and to challenge Brady in Pick-A-Side. All this and more in this week's exciting episode of Pod By The River!

Another week, another absence of Red Sox activity. Ed asks the guys if they want to talk about Ryne Stanek but no one wants to so instead, Pesky Report analyst Jake T. O'Donnell talks us through some theories about why the Red Sox haven't been as aggressive on Jordan Montgomery as Scott Boras would like.

Then in Pick-A-Side, Jake and Brady duke it out over Matt Barnes (again), Spielberg films, Winnie the Pooh's proficiency with a shotgun, and more!

Another week of minimal action but the guys try their best to make something out of nothing. Ed reports back from Winter Weekend and details his nightmares of being stalked by a Wolfdale, Hogdale's evil brother who may or may not be real. Hogdale goes off on ownership and no one really objects to this. Brady had a great weekend and holds on to the belief that the Red Sox will sign Jordan Montgomery.

The boys are then joined by pipe layer extraordinaire and cohost of Rhode Island's favorite podcast "Small State Big Takes" Stephen O. Scott who takes on Hogdale in Pick-A-Side.

Hilarity ensues.

Nothing happened in Red Sox news the last week, so the boys obsess over Hogdale's way with the ladies before answering your questions with the help of JustinMLB.

Then, Brady and Ed face off in Pick-A-Side with Justin taking on the role of judge, jury, and executioner. Winner wins, loser dies*. With so much on the line Brady and Ed give it their all. Who will survive?

*This is a lie

Its January and baseball is basically at a standstill, but love is in the air as the boys are joined by iconic Red Sox Twitter legend and Chris Sale's #1 advocate, LadyRedSoxxx, in what turns out to basically be a chaperoned first date between her and Iowa's most eligible bachelor, Hogdale. Hogdale is focused on finally getting a Pick-A-Side win. Can Boston Sports Twitter's finest gentleman's cold heart be melted?

Also Brady and Ed go at it over Masa Yoshida, Brady takes a 180 on Triston Casas, and much, much more!

Its Ed's birthday and the Red Sox have given him the gift of a trade. Long-time ace Chris Sale is now an Atlanta Brave but the Red Sox have a new second baseman in Vaughn Grissom. Hogdale and Brady have a lot to say about this and the new addition of Lucas Frost Giolito.

Then, the boys are joined by WEEI alum Lucy Burdge (@LucilleBurdge) who takes on Hogdale in Pick-A-Side and introduces him to the power of friendship. All this and more!

Hogdale's out. While the child is away, Ed and Brady will play. This episode somehow ended up being an hour and a half long despite just being a prolonged discussion about the remaining starting pitcher free agents in a post-Yamamoto environment. Jerry DiPoto* shows up as a guest for Brady to do illegal substances with/talk potential George Kirby trades.

Hogdale's out so we brought JustinMLB back to talk Red Sox offseason with Ed and Brady. Unfortunately, there's not a lot to chat about unless you're really into Cooper Criswell or Roberto Perez, so it's mostly Yamamoto talk. There's a surprising amount of disagreement as Brady has PTSD flashbacks to Daisuke Matsuzaka and makes a case for Jordan Montgomery. All this and more!

JustinMLB subs in for Brady this week and its a fun episode. The Tyler O'Neill and Alex Verdugo trades, Juan Soto, and Shohei Ohtani are just a few of our topics this week. Hogdale goes on a rant about his hatred of the Toronto Blue Jays that must be seen to be believed. All this and much, much more!

Not a lot happening but the Ed, Hogdale, and an intoxicated Brady do their best to find things to chat about. Topics include Juan Soto rumors, the Hall of Fame ballot, Ed's hatred for Tony Stark, and much, much more!