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    • Jul 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Prodigal Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 40:33


    Dylan's back!! For today's episode, anyway. We look at what's ailing Ian Anderson, Charlie Morton's resurgence, the return of Matzek and Rosario, and look at next week's schedule.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Genesis II: Electric Boogaloo (Or, The Doctor Is In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 30:41


    TPS IS BACK! Well, kind of. Doc returns to the mic to discuss Michael Harris, the Braves' recent 14-game win streak, the return of Freddie Freeman, misconceptions about the Mets, and the distinct playoff feel of this series against the Giants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 173 - Thank You For Being A Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 75:54


    It's been an incredible 4 season run for us at TPS, but all good things must end. Today's episode is our final episode here at TPS and we would be honored if you'd reminisce along with us for one more episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Platinum Average Yuletide Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 56:52


    With the lockout still in full swing, Dylan and Doc welcome Cam and Alex from The Chatting Average Podcast for a brief recap on the 2021 World Series run before diving into a long session of Extra Innings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A December To Remember (Or Not)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 45:07


    We're back at it again to discuss the insanity that was the pre lockup FA bonanza, as well as give our thoughts on Freddie Freeman, the new CBA, and the players non tendered by Atlanta before the baseball world locked downSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Giving Thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 41:43


    As an appetizer to your Thanksgiving feast, Dylan and Doc serve up a heaping helping of Braves chatter. Everything from the likelihood of Freddie Freeman's return to the potential of Seiya Suzuki coming over from Japan, TPS has something for everyone this week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Boys Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 61:56


    We were finally able to make our schedules line up and get together for our first full show since the title. Obviously we'll talk about winning it all, before shifting gears and touching on some offseason fa predictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 20:20


    Unable to make our work schedules line up, you've already heard Doc's feelings about the WORLD CHAMPION ATLANTA BRAVES, now here's Dylan's thoughts (recorded at work) on a magical season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    We Are The Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 35:29


    The Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions! Doc sits in for a solo episode, covering everything from a World Series breakdown to what this title means for the Braves and for the city of Atlanta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Final Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 50:02


    For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Braves are in the World Series! Dylan and Doc look back fondly at the NLCS where Atlanta (finally) overcame the Los Angeles Dodgers, and look ahead to this thrilling WS matchup against the Houston Astros.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Who's Got Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 49:30


    Freddie Freeman gets his seminal moment and propels the Braves to a 2nd consecutive NLCS and WE. ARE. Here. For. IT. We'll discuss where Freddie's moment ranks among the pantheon of Atlanta Braves moments, as well as delve into who the Bravos match up best with; and that answer may surprise youSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Playoff Pearls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 48:40


    Starting Friday, the Braves kick off the NLDS against the Brewers. Dylan and Doc discuss how we got here, and also look ahead to a series which should feature some great pitching.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    TPS Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 24:59


    Queue up the presidential music because TPS has now presided over an a full presidential term of division titles! It's been a tough season, but the Braves manage to pull it out in the end and get themselves another banner with their first home sweep of the season! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    162.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 63:40


    One Hundred and Sixty Two episodes. A true milestone for us and we just want to take the time to tell each and every one of you "thank you". To commemorate the episode, we decided to bring back an old favorite of ours; a full Extra-Innings! Don't worry, we'll give our thoughts on the current state of the Braves and the division, as well as how we feel heading into the post seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Listener Supported

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 66:40


    After assessing the Braves' current situation, Dylan and Doc take an unconventional route this week, digging into a listener mailbag and talking about some under the radar prospects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Veteran Presents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 42:58


    The Braves extend Charlie Morton, proving some things really do get better with age. We'll give our thoughts on the extension, as well as a whole host of extras in this week's episodeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Coin Flips

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 35:44


    The Braves are coming off a bad stretch against some really good teams. Is the sky falling? Dylan and Doc try to take some positives from the recent skid, and look at this weekend's series against Colorado.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Travis d'ecides To Stay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 24:32


    The Braves extended Travis d'Arnaud for two more seasons, and Doc is here to discuss the ripple effect. No Dylan for this one, so just a lot of shouting into the void.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Return of the King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 31:52


    The Braves have been on fire, and they welcomed back Huascar Ynoa this week. Will they keep rolling? Dylan and Doc take a look at the schedule ahead, and also throw around plenty of accolades for Riley, Dansby, and Touki.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Good Things Are (Hopefully) Worth The Wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 40:30


    It's the week we've been waiting all season for as the Braves (briefly) grabbed a share of 1st place in the division after going on their first real run of the season. We'll talk about that, the reinforcements of Travis d'Arnaud, Huascar Ynoa, and Ian Anderson, as well as dive into a little discussion on stats and the prevalency of them in the modern baseball ageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    WLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 34:24


    Dylan and Doc are back to discuss the trade deadline and what it means for the rest of the division race, the impact of the impending roster reinforcements, and a brief discussion on Dansby's recent run of success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Consistently Inconsistent: The 2021 Atlanta Braves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 33:47


    Well, it's deadline week and, to the surprise of absolutely no one, one of our hosts is very frustrated and annoyed while the other does his best to calm him down. Meanwhile, the baseball world goes up in flames right after recording. ShockerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Everybody Hates Leaky Pens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 64:38


    On this week's episode, Dylan and Doc look at the important nine game stretch against the Phillies and Mets, then explore some under the radar trade candidates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Don't Stop Believing (REDUX)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 38:19


    The first half is over, and boy did we all need a break. As tends to happen, Alex managed to sneak a trade completely under the radar after recording, but this time I think we'll allow it as the Braves look to go on a run in the 2nd half. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    To The Surprise Of No One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 38:43


    Dylan and Doc take a look at the continuous ups and downs of the Braves' season. What's up with the offense? Can Orlando Arcia provide a spark? Would the Braves consider trading Dansby while still upgrading at the deadline? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A Little Dash of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 50:10


    It's our 150th episode and the Braves were kind enough to supply us with a little winning stretch to make us feel all warm while recording. We take a look at some surprisingly good work from some pitchers you might not have expected and give our thoughts on what we believe is the biggest position of need on this teamPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

    The Seesaw Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 43:06


    Right when you think the Braves are going to bust through that .500 barrier, they lose four straight and have to start climbing again. Dylan and Doc are here to break down the most recent stretch of games, and look for solutions.

    Episode 148 v2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 54:19


    The adult is back after some technical issues scrapped last week's episode and luckily for you guys, we've got some good things to discuss! In addition to some fun Atlanta news, we get into some trade talk, and wet our whistle with some minor league standouts

    That's More Like It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 44:46


    The Braves had a great rebound week against division rivals, so Dylan and Doc are here to take a closer look. Is the offense (finally) turning a corner? Was Saturday's win a watershed moment for the season? Who had a great first week for the Braves' minor league system? Tune in to find out.

    Sage Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 51:00


    Dylan and Doc take a closer look at another up and down week for the Braves.

    Coming Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 45:02


    The Braves head back home after a successful road trip

    Our Pets' Heads Are Falling Off!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 27:52


    The early returns on the Braves' season have been uneven, so Dylan and Doc dive into what's what. From Ronald Acuña to Huascar Ynoa, we take a look at the finer points of the Braves' 6-8 start.

    A Timely Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 32:44


    Recorded during Tuesday's letdown, we examine Atlanta's opening weekend and explore why you shouldn't be discouraged about the team this early in the year, as we attempt to paint a rosy picture in preparation for brighter days ahead

    Say Hey, It's Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 66:05


    After a long winter, baseball is back! Dylan and Doc preview both leagues all the way to the World Series, predict their award winners, and do a rapid fire Q and A on the 2021 season.

    The Dog Days Of Spring (Training)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 45:51


    We're finally a week away from Opening Day and the final roster cuts are starting to begin. 1 former top prospect seems to have found a new home, another looks to have solidified his place, and still another is headed in the Wrong direction. Tune in with Dylan and Doc for all the joys of late Spring Training Braves coverage

    The Best Part Of Waking Up Is Platinum In Your Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 41:25


    We're back! We end our sabbatical to discuss our thoughts on how Spring Training is working out and our thoughts on who makes the roster

    Return of the Big Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 40:42


    Just in time for Spring Training, Marcell Ozuna is back! Dylan and Doc talk about what the signing means for the Braves and also discuss what is left to be done to round out the roster, then they dive into some of the projections for the upcoming season.

    A Tribute to Hank, Don, and Phil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 55:25


    We do our tribute to 3 absolute titans and then dig in to the why this offseason is more annoying than any other, plus we'll throw out some names that make us tingle

    Resolutions & Technical Difficulties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 40:41


    In their first episode of 2021, Dylan and Doc battle with their equipment while discussing New Year's resolutions for Braves players, the Francisco Lindor trade, and taking some mailbag questions from listeners.

    Don't Let Me Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 35:12


    It's the (virtual) Winter Meetings right now and we finally have a maybe-sort of clarification of what to expect in regards to the DH in 2021. How does this affect the Braves? We'll let you know

    THIS IS AN EMERGENCY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 28:29


    Emergency Podcast! The Braves signed Charlie Morton and I don't know what to do with my hands!

    Running Out Of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 39:30


    In this week's second episode, Dylan and Doc turn their focus back to the Major League side to look at the Drew Smyly signing, and whether it means the Braves will continue to spend on free agents this offseason.

    Just Below The Surface

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 35:18


    Dylan and Doc welcome back Baseball America's Carlos Collazo for an in-depth discussion of the Braves' farm system.

    Let The Offseason Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 78:30


    It's the first official offseason episode of TPS and we're off and running. From The White Sox doing their best to ruin a team on the rise, the METS actually doing something right, some preliminary free agency discussion, to listener mailbag questions, make sure you've got some time to devote to this episode.

    Postmortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 38:28


    The Braves' season ended with the team one run away from the World Series, but there is still plenty to be proud of with this team. Dylan and Doc look at the NLCS defeat against LA, and briefly turn an eye to 2021 to examine what needs to be done going forward.

    I Guess The Clock Struck Midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 45:27


    The Braves are moving on to the NLCS and WE ARE STOKED! Come join us for a celebration as we take a look at the beatdown the Braves put on Miami and preview the upcoming slugfest with LA

    Gone Fishin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 41:59


    The Braves got the playoff monkey off their back by winning their first series since 2001, now we're off to battle the Marlins. Is there a chance the Fish could play spoiler? Check out this week's episode to get Dylan and Doc's predictions.

    Code Red(s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 42:06


    The postseason is here and we're seeing a lot of Braves fans talking like Chucky from Rugrats. Should you be scared? Doc and Dylan delve into the numbers and give you their take on the first round matchup in a special Tuesday release!

    Stay Hungry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 37:59


    After overcoming a season's worth of adversity in just two months, the Braves clinched the NL East again - so what now? Dylan and Doc discuss rotation options now that the young guys are stepping up in the wake of Cole Hamels' shutdown. Also - who do you want to face in the playoffs?

    MVFree

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 44:26


    This week we take a look at Huascar Ynoa's fantastic start, Touki's downfall, Acuna's struggles, and the reason why Freddie Freeman should be your vote for MVP. Interspersed in all that, we'll take a look at the upcoming playoffs and what both of us are hoping and expecting to see from Atlanta this season

    Process vs. Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 45:36


    The Braves are in first place, even with the offense looking a little listless early in the week. Just 2 1/2 weeks remain in the regular season, and the Braves are still in first place despite a lot of injuries and bad luck. With Max Fried on the IL, who will elevate their game and help the rotation look normal again?

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