Sliding Into First Podcast

Join your baseball nerd friends Brent and James as we discuss the early 2016 MLB season, especially our favorite surprise team, the Phillies. We also talk about the National League have's and have-nots. We review the NFL draft and the Eagles trade-up and the latest Bradford drama. Also BRAZIL IS GOING NUTS AND THE OLYMPICS ARE GONNA BE A TRAINWRECK. Hopefully the people's movements save the day. James reviews Pawtucket and talks about corn on the cob.

Brent and James are joined by guest Francisco Ilabaca, representing Los Angeles bringing an Angels fan's perspective, living near the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He then uses his expertise as an economics phd student to explain to us how PECOTA prediction system works. MATH. He makes the successful connection between nuclear weapons and sabermetrics.

Why did PECOTA fall short with the KC Royals prediction?

Francisco chose his phd based on the baseball program and why he bemoans the fall of football. Francisco issues a challenge to previous guest Harjit.

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Tracklist:

Dick Miller's National Pasttime Orchestra: "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit with me"

Slightly Stoopid: "Purple Rain (feat. Bob Weir & Angelo Moore)"

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James talks about his research and finding about Mahlon Duckett's, of the Philadelphia Stars, firing as a Phillies usher in 1958. We talk about Vinny Velasquez. Bryce Harper as a half a billion dollar man (Nats, Phils, Yanks?). Brent talks about his trip to Los Angeles as a party animal. James camps at the office.

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Tracklist:

Dick Miller's National Pasttime Orchestra "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit with me"

Slightly Stoopid "Bandelero"

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Harjit joins the guys again, from California, for an explanation of his - now - Golden State Warriors-allegiance. Next, the guys delve into a serious topic that has plagued American dinner-table conversation the last decade-plus; should Major League Baseball adopt or get rid of the designated hitter 100-percent? A discussion on the NL West and the 2018 Free Agency-class is had.

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Tracklist:

Dick Miller's National Pasttime Orchestra "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit with me"

Manic Focus "Life Goes On (feat. Griz)"

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Mets tap Harvey over deGrom for Opening Day. The lads disagree on who she be starting. Brent trolls James with 311. Is this a sign of things to come? Fantasy baseball season is in the air. Major League Baseball played a game in Cuba. James breaks down the significance and his observations with his historical expertise and humor. Villanova is in the Final Four so AWESOME, right?

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Tracklist:

Dick Miller's National Pastime Orchestra "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit with me"

311 "Taiyed"

311 "Sand Dollars (Skins Remix)"

311 "What Was I Thinking"

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James and Brenton are back for Season 2 of the Sliding Into First podcast. The guys catch up on their travels around the country the last three months. SPORTS! The guys briefly touch on the last three months in baseball, talk March Madness for a bit, and revisit the firing of Chip Kelly.

Subscribe to the other podcast James is involved in!--> Breaking History

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Tracklist:

Dick Miller's National Pastime Orchestra "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit with me"

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Close to a billion dollars have been spent, so far, this offseason. James and Brent break down the notable contracts, trades, and MLB rumors. Jahlil Okafor - a chink in "the process" or just a young, rich idiot? Does Jerry Colangelo's hiring neuter San Hinkie? The Eagles lost to Detroit and beat New England. Obligatory opinions on the DeMarco Murray drama. Plus, the guys talk movies, including Rocky and Star Wars.

Tracklist:

Dick Miller's National Pastime Orchestra "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit with Me"

Don Carlos "Never Gonna Give Up"

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James and Brent preview the week 11 matchup of the Eagles vs Buccaneers and then get back together to record immediately after the game. What did they get right and wrong? Are the Eagles doomed under Chip Kelly's guidance? Baseball conversation picks up at the 37:00-mark. James trolls Brent in predictable-fashion.

Tracklist:

Badfish "Temple of Wu Dub"

Dick Miller's National Pastime Orchestra "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit With Me"

Stick Figure "Is This Love"

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The first off-season podcast (better late than never)! James and Brent discuss two-week-old hot stove action, including some trades, Zack Greinke predictions, and Ken Giles trade rumors. Hall of Fame nominations were announced - which first-timers would you vote in? James has pretty much given up on the NFL. Plus, a breakdown of the drama at the University of Missouri, paid patriotism, and daily fantasy play.

Tracklist:

Dick Miller's National Pastime Orchestra "If You Can't Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can't Make a Hit With Me"

The Motet "Nemesis"

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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES ARE HORRIBLE BEASTS.

James and Brent recap games 3 – 5 of the World Series. Would the Mets have played better if DeGrom pitched Game 1? Did Cespedes pull a Jay Cutler? Are all baseball players in it for the love of the game? Is it ok to root for a division rival in the World Series? The guys also discuss some interesting TV shows in preparation for the winter.

Tracklist:

Dick Miller’s National Pastime Orchestra “If You Can’t Make a Hit in a Ballgame, You Can’t Make a Hit With Me”

Terry Rocap, Joe Sherwood, and Randy Childress “Here Come the Sixers”

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