Clubhouse Grouse

We remember our dear departed Poppy, in his stellar guest appearance from 2021. We discuss that year's NFL draft and possible baseball MVPs, plus speculate about the right city for a new MLB franchise.  We love you, Poppy!

Gabriel discusses this week's astonishing NBA news — the Doncic trade. He and Don make their Super Bowl predictions. We talk about the remaining baseball free agents as spring training approaches. And we remember the greatest friend of the pod, our beloved Poppy. 

In today's episode, your welcome distraction from the cares of the world includes an in-depth discussion of this winter's bumper crop of baseball free agents, a game of MLB “Would you Rather?”, and a short bonus segment on the Celtics' start. (Spoiler: they're good!) (Recorded 11/4/24)

There's a snap in the air, as we ask: Which baseball teams are (and which aren't) ready for the postseason? What prospects are we going to see in September? What are the NFL playoffs going to look like?  Gabriel has the 411 on all of it….. 

We return for a midsummer review, as the Olympics begin, to look at Team USA basketball, and check in on midseason contenders for baseball awards. Then Gabriel rates where's the best place to watch — er, eat while watching — a ballgame. 

Gabriel surveys the not-yet-complete (recorded June 9) NBA Finals, looks forward to the baseball trade deadline, and revisits his personal all-time NBA Top 10.  (Note: Jason Kidd played for the Nets in the aughts, not, as stated, in the 1990s, when he was playing for the Mavs and Suns. The editors regret the error.)

Gabriel returns with a review of the baseball offseason so far -- and a preview of what's to come -- that dares to ask the question: would YOU pay a guy who's never thrown a pitch in the majors $325 million? Plus -- predictions for the NFL playoffs. 

Gabriel does a deep-dive post-mortem after-action report on the recently concluded NBA and NHL playoffs—ooof!—then discusses some actual and possible offseason hoops moves, and gives a midseason baseball report.  (Note: This episode was recorded on 6/19, before the Celtics' Smart-Porzingis trade.) (Note 2: It was the 2001—not 2000—Mariners that won 116 games. The editors regret the error.)

Yes, we're back, and after a Your Turn to Grouse segment, we're just in time for a review of the NBA season and a look back at the just-completed NFL draft--the THIRD of the Grouse era--along with a grab-bag of hockey and baseball. You'll be shocked at who the big losers were in the draft!*  Recorded 4/30/23.  * You will not be shocked. 

Gabriel opens the fourth season with a packed episode that includes an NFL playoff update, discussion of the lineup for the '23 version of a certain northeastern baseball club, and starting with a discussion of the NHL's Most Dominant Team in Memory. 

In our first episode of the New Year* and our Season 3 finale, Gabriel gives you a lively three-parter, with an NFL playoff preview, NHL power rankings at midseason, and a look back at the astounding, just-concluded World Cup.  * This episode was recorded in late December, before the death of the incomparable Pelé.

Gabriel reviews the wreckage (so far!) of the  baseball offseason for the Red Sox and everybody else, then makes his predictions for the World Cup Finals. Hey—nice calls on Dansby Swanson and the Cup Finalists! (Recorded 12/11/22.)

Gabriel returns at midsummer after a CG drought with a whole lotta grousing on baseball trades, ballparks, and awards; and finishes with some blockbuster NBA trade scenarios. 

As we all breathe a deep sigh of relief for the return of baseball, Gabriel and I are joined for a jam-packed episode by special guest Eamon, MLB insider and stathead par excellence, who discusses the upcoming MLB season (long may it wave!) and a roundup of football, basketball, and hockey. 

We dive right into the NFL playoffs, including Patriots-Belichicks—er, Bills, then review midwinter news from other sports. Buckle up, New York fans … heavy grousing ahead. 

Gabriel grouses about this winter's crop of baseball free agents, predicts winners for the upcoming NFL and MLS playoffs (that's soccer, peeps), and reviews NBA and NHL headlines. Want to know which major league team got squished like chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers in a campfire? You'll just have to listen. (Plus: new theme music!)

Our 3rd season opener starts with an in-depth look at the exciting stretch run of the baseball season, still under way. (The grouse feathers fly when we make our AL MVP picks.) In the second segment—SURPRISE!—we discuss a sport we've never talked about on CG before. 

From Seattle (Home o' the Kraken) to Yankton, South Dakota, let there be Grousing! Gabriel ends our summer hiatus with a discussion of the baseball dog days and the hockey offseason. And hey—how ‘bout that NBA Finals pick?

Today’s main segment is a surprise. Hint: hockey fans will have much to chew on. Then Gabriel does a quick recap of stuff happening around various leagues, and for Your Turn to Grouse, gives his NBA finals picks. Plus, a new theme! (Credit: Albert Ammons.)

We are joined by a very special surprise guest, and we cover the waterfront: an NFL draft wrap-up; baseball MVP candidates; and cities that are candidates for a baseball franchise.

Hot off the presses, and just in time indeed, it’s our first anniversary show — and as in our first pod, Gabriel takes apart the coming NFL draft, puts it back together, and grouses in between.

From NFL deals that keep happening to NHL deals that haven’t happened yet, Gabriel grouses about the hockey midseason, the football postseason, and the baseball season that’s upon us.

After a lost year, the men’s college hoops tourney is back, and Gabriel has the Final Four your bracket needs. There is no doubt who’ll win. Wait, there’s SOME doubt….

First-ever guest Jonah joins us, as he and Gabriel offer different takes on the likely destinations of seasoned NFL QBs, the best MLB prospects, and—drum roll—who’s going to the Series in October. Warning to Mets fans: fasten seatbelts, grousing ahead.

We do our first hockey deep-dive as Gabriel gives us his top ten current NHL players, plus a Stanley Cup Finals prediction. Then a quick wrap-up of Super Bowl zzzzZZZZ … er, LV. And a new segment—Your Turn to Grouse!

Gabriel starts with a college football wrap-up, then looks forward to this spring’s NFL draft. The connective tissue: some really good QBs (and others) about to go Pro.

In our season opener, Gabriel discusses and ranks the top baseball free agents still on the market, and adds an NBA bonus segment. Grousing in two different sports!

Gabriel returns to scope out college football bowl games for you. Turns out, what college football needs is—more football!

We’re back! Gabriel runs down the NBA-in-a-bubble season restart in Orlando, then launches into--drum roll--his all-time NBA Ten Best list. We end with overrated/underrated players in today’s league. (Trigger warning: Philly fans, you may be the ones grousing.)

The NBA is reopening! (Sort of! Eventually!) Also, we review the NFL draft--what were the Bills thinking??--and consider the prospects for baseball and hockey this year.

Gabriel rounds out his first-round preferred picks as the draft day draws near, and the phrase "franchise quarterback" comes up.

We bring you the cure for the no-baseball blues, as Gabriel picks and defends his All-MLB team. You want grousing? Watch what happens when I bring up Gerrit Cole's contract....

Gabriel reveals his picks for the stinkiest--er, top five--teams who'll pick in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Are you listening, GMs?