Too Much Pod Tar

In this episode of Too Much Pod Tar, host Alex Kielar returns after a hiatus to discuss the upcoming World Baseball Classic, reflect on the recent Olympics, and share his thoughts on the intersection of sports and politics. He also delves into his personal journey with the podcast, his engagement with various sports, and his plans for future episodes, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the audience and maintaining a consistent podcasting schedule.

Takeaways

• The World Baseball Classic is a major upcoming event.
• The Olympics showcased the U.S. success in sports.
• Politics should not overshadow sports celebrations.
• Personal experiences shape podcasting consistency.
• Engagement with various sports is essential for commentary.
• The podcast aims to connect with listeners more effectively.
• Future episodes will explore a range of topics.
• The host's journey reflects personal growth and challenges.
• Maintaining a consistent schedule is crucial for podcast success.
• The podcast serves as a platform for sports discussions and personal insights.

This week, I talk through the matchups for the second round of my “Most quotable movie lines” tournament, talk the Four Nations Face Off and another sorry attempt for the tush push to be banned.

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It’s been a minute, but we are back! I provide a life update and what the Too Much Pod Tar “soft relaunch” consists of.

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I had Johnnie Black on the show once again as we gave our immediate thoughts on the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class that was announced on MLB Network on Tuesday night. We also looked ahead to future ballots, including next year when Ichiro and CC Sabathia come on.

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In the latest episode of Too Much Pod Tar, I had Johnnie Black back on the show as we went over the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and who we would vote for in this class. Be sure to check out new episodes every week about the Hall of Fame, free agents signing, baseball history and much more!

Stay tuned for episodes every week throughout the rest of the offseason and into the 2024 season! Check out the YouTube version on the TDT Media page!

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In this episode, I breakdown the Juan Soto trade to the Yankees with the help of Yankees beat writer Hugh McKenna, as well as the massive deal Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers. With the podcast partnering with TDT Media (Third Down Thursdays), you can now check out new episodes every Monday on TDT Media's YouTube page. Check out the YouTube version here.

Follow your host Alex Kielar on X @AlexTBPK and Hugh @heres2sports. Stay tuned for episodes every week throughout the offseason and into the 2024 season!

In this episode, I break down the Texas Rangers winning their first ever World Series as they took down the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. Let the 2023-24 offseason commence.

Joining the show to help preview the World Series between the Diamondbacks and Rangers was Johnnie Black (@jball0202) and Jeramy Hubbard (@FrontOfficeJer)!

Alex Kielar, Johnnie Black and Chris Gallagher discuss the Wild Card series and how who advanced to play in the Division Series. We also preview the ALDS and NLDS while giving predictions for each.