Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the HOF candidacy of former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly. First, they cover the lack of postseason success Mattingly experienced despite playing for the New York Yankees for 14 years (8:42). Next, they discuss his 8-game home run streak in 1987, just how dominant his peak seasons were, and where he ranks among the best first basemen of the 1980s (18:01). Finally, they decide who is the greatest New York Yankee not in Cooperstown today (44:30), before making a final call on whether Mattingly belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (48:49).

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski of Sports Reference to break down the HOF candidacy of former MLB pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. First, Adam and Jim discuss Valenzuela's unique pitching delivery and devastating screwball (8:41). Next, they cover "Fernandomania" from start to finish and take a deep dive into the best pitchers of his era (16:15). Finally, they determine where Valenzeula ranks among the 1980s players featured on this year's Veterans Committee ballot (57:34), before making a final call on whether he belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (1:17:56).

Jim is joined by NBA analyst Mat Issa to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Rashard Lewis. First, Jim and Mat cover Lewis' jump from high school to the pros and how it was a bit different than most (8:40). Next, they discuss Lewis' performance in Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, what Lewis has in common with Carmelo Anthony, and just how rare his 3-point making ability at his height really was (13:30). Finally, they rank Lewis among the best forwards of the 2000s (32:50), before making a final call on whether or not Lewis belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame (39:01).

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Champions once again following a 7-game World Series that will not be forgotten anytime soon, not only for how it ended, but because of the talent featured on the field. Jim runs through the three tiers of future Hall of Fame candidates who played in the World Series (16:08), before bringing Mrs. POF on to discuss the top 3 storylines from this year's postseason, including Humpy the Salmon lore (1:01:34).

Jim welcomes New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano to discuss his latest book, Expensive Basketball. Jim and Shea start by defining what "expensive basketball" actually means and debating whether Shawn Kemp or Dominque Wilkins had the most expensive in-game dunks (3:50). Next, they dive into how Shea conducted the research behind the book (19:25) and which four NBA players would make the best heist team to rob banks (32:26). Finally, Shea shares his thoughts on the championships in Victor Wembanyama's future (39:48) and whether Cooper Flagg will end up with more NBA MVPs than Luka Doncic (45:50).

Jim is joined by sportswriter Neil Paine to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Robert Horry. First, Jim and Neil cover Horry's role on seven NBA championship teams (12:15). Next, they take a deep dive into the many clutch playoff shots of Horry's career and attempt to decide which one was the most memorable (22:25). Finally, they discuss his high postseason counting statistics (1:00:23), before making a final call on whether or not Horry belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame (1:18:07).

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski of Sports Reference to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former Negro League slugger Oscar "Heavy" Johnson. First, they cover how the Negro Leagues valued defense more than any other baseball league and why that may explain Johnson not being as famous as his contemporaries (14:52). Next, they discuss Johnson's 1923 Triple Crown season with the Kansas City Monarchs and why he reminds them both of Hack Wilson (25:05). Finally, they run through Johnson's ridiculous hitting numbers (40:02), before making a final call on whether Johnson belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (55:13).

Jim is joined by Jason Romano of Sports Spectrum to break down the HOF candidacy of former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. First, Jason and Jim cover Witten's expectational dependability, from both a performance and availability standpoint (9:59). Next, they discuss his record-setting, 18-catch performance in 2012 against the New York Giants, as well as where he ranks among the best tight ends of the 21st century (24:45). Finally, they walk through why Witten's touchdown numbers are lower than you would think (49:40), before making a final call on whether or not they believe Witten belongs in the Football Hall of Fame (53:35).

Jim is joined by author Dr. Paul Semendinger to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former MLB third baseman Graig Nettles. First, they cover the various characters of the Bronx Zoo and whether Nettles is the greatest 3B in Yankees franchise history (7:58). Next, they walk through Nettles' performance in the 1981 ALCS, why he reminds us a bit of Brooks Robinson, and where he ranks among the best 3B of his era (19:48). Finally, they discuss the significance of Nettles' low career batting average and on-base percentage (49:16), before making a final call on whether Nettles belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (1:01:46).

Jim is joined by Los Angles Angels Broadcaster Trent Rush to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former MLB third baseman Troy Glaus. First, they discuss all of the talent on the early 2000s Angels teams that Glaus starred for (6:25). Next, they discuss his World Series MVP, his short career, and his huge power numbers at third base (10:40). Finally, they rank Glaus among the best third basemen of the 2000s (27:40), before making a final call on whether he belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame (36:21).