Too Much Pod Tar

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. Vote on my polls for the tourney on Twitter/X @AlexKielar

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. Make sure to follow my Twitter/X and vote on my movie quote polls: https://x.com/alexkielar?s=21&t=llmR9xxoAaMjTIkY03MVVQ

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. Follow me on X @AlexTBPK Follow Johnnie on X @jballl0202

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! Follow me on X @AlexTBPK Follow me on Instagram @alexkielar1998 Follow me on TikTok @alexk417 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

Joining the show to help preview the World Series between the Diamondbacks and Rangers was Johnnie Black (@jball0202) and Jeramy Hubbard (@FrontOfficeJer)! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

In our latest divisional preview pod, Alex had returning guest and Reds fan Nick Kirby on to help preview the NL Central. Nick does Reds' content for Chatterbox Sports (@CBoxSports) and is an editor for @ruleacademy. You can follow Nick on Twitter @Nicholaspkirby for all his latest content. Listen to the previous division previews: AL East | AL West | NL East | NL West Our final division preview pod, the AL Central, will be coming next week prior to Opening Day, stay tuned! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

Frequent quest to the show, Kevin Klein, came back on to help Alex Kielar preview the NL West in yet another division preview pod. The guys talked about how this division is a two-team battle between the Dodgers and Padres, the fact that the gap has closed, the Diamondbacks on the come-up, and how awful the Giants and Rockies will be this year. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexTBPK Follow Kevin on Twitter @Klein25 Be sure to listen to the other division preview episodes and stay tuned for the final one, the NL Central, on Monday! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

As we recorded this episode with Alex Butler (@RileysRakes) and Sarah Rogers (@sarahr7d), Edwin Diaz got hurt celebrating Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic. We had some thoughts on that towards the end of the show and changed our perception on what the Mets season will look like, especially if Diaz is out for a decent amount of time. Other than that, there was also a lot of great discussions about the NL East as a whole in the latest preview pod.  Stay tuned for plenty more division previews and other episodes as the 2023 MLB season quickly approaches! Outro song: OutKast - ATLiens --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toomuchpodtar/support

To break down the AL East division race for the 2023 MLB season, Alex had fellow Third Down Thursdays writer Chris Gallagher on. Chris shifted from his normal focus on football, hockey, and golf to talk some baseball. Stay tuned for the rest of the division previews over the next two weeks, and some other special episodes. Follow us on Twitter @pod_tar Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexKielar Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisGally06 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toomuchpodtar/support

Joining Alex to preview the AL West division for the 2023 season was Jeff Barnes, an Angels fan who co-hosts the Sibling Rivalry Baseball Podcast. The guys talked a little about the rule changes as well. They had a lot of fun discussing the division while trying to name Oakland A's players too. Stay tuned for a preview pod of every division over the next couple weeks before Opening Day. Follow us on Twitter @pod_tar Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexKielar Follow Jeff on Twitter @FreeRawkin and @SIBLINGRIVLRYBB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toomuchpodtar/support

With the latest Carlos Rodon injury news, Alex dives into the Yankees pitching outlook to start the season, including internal and external depth options. He also rants about the Yankees left side of the infield and why top prospect Anthony Volpe along with Oswald Peraza are ready to take the reins from IKF and Josh Donaldson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toomuchpodtar/support

Johnnie Black and Rephael Negnewitzky join Alex on the show to discuss the World Baseball Classic that has already gotten underway for Pool play. Tangents included, as always.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toomuchpodtar/support

On a brand new episode, I am joined by show regular Johnnie Black to discuss offseason winners/losers and talk about the 2023 season outlook. Skip until about 10-15 minutes for the baseball talk to start. We shoot the shit about NFL for the beginning of the episode. 

Returning guest Joey Ricotta returns to the show for some Cubs talk with them making some strong moves this offseason, including Dansby Swanson. We also touch on the Bryan Reynolds trade rumors, the Mets, Christmas plans, and include some NFL and college football talk. Outro song: White Christmas · JASON KELCE, LANE JOHNSON & JORDAN MAILATAA Philly Special Christmas℗ 2022 Vera Y Records

Merry Christmas as we have an special emergency pod after Dalton Varsho was traded to the Blue Jays on Friday night. Alex breaks it down and tries to guess what a possible package return could look like for the Yankees to get Bryan Reynolds. 

Johnnie Black returns to the show as we discuss how the East Coast has been dominating the world of sports lately, with all NFC East teams playing well, and the East divisions in MLB being a big topic of conversation lately in the offseason. We also touch on the potential 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame class and MLB prospects that are on their way and ones that have not worked out. We finish the episode touching on the storylines with NFL quarterbacks and the "changing of the guard" the league is currently going through. 

Returning to the show is former Prime Time Sports Talk writer and current host of The Replacement Level Podcast, Rephael Negnewitzky. We discuss Judge being the newest captain of the New York Yankees, Correa surprising everyone in going to the Mets, and more offseason discussion. Outro music: Nas & DJ Premier - N.Y. State Of Mind Instrumental (Maschine mk3 remake)

Alex talks about the Phillies taking control of the NLCS with their Game 3 win at home and rants about the Yankees going into Game 3 of the ALCS in the Bronx.

Find the podcast wherever you get your podcasts.First half - Padres roster breakdown, pitching and bullpen; second half - Phillies roster and both team's X-factors, series predictionBe sure to follow the guys on Twitter:Alex - @AlexTBPKJohnnie - @jball0202David - @DrotalkSDJeff - @jeffcburke

The three idiots talking (TIT) are back as we shoot the shit talking about our biggest takeaways from the Wild Card Series and what we expect to see in the Division Series. Then we give our updated brackets as some of the teams we had moving forward were eliminated. Stay tuned for another episode following the Divisional Round. 

First half of the episode, we go over the best moments from the season and how historical it was. Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols, Shohei Ohtani, Seattle Mariners, and don't forget about Mike Trout. Those were some of the stories we talked about. Then we get into Postseason predictions including going through our brackets and who ultimately takes home the title. A lot of baseball history talk was brought up which is always a fascinating discussion. Follow us on Twitter:@AlexTBPK and @jball0202

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://baseballprospectkingdom.com/2020/06/22/aboutprospectkingdom/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toomuchpodtar/support

Check us out on our socials:Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports TalkInstagram: @primetimesportstalkFollow Alex Kielar on Twitter @AlexKielarFollow Joey Ricotta on Twitter @JoeyKnowsNothin Follow Carson Babbini on Twitter @cbabs1120

Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports Talk Instagram: @primetimesportstalkFollow Alex Kielar on Twitter @AlexKielarFollow Johnnie Black on Twitter @jball0202

Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports Talk Instagram: @primetimesportstalkFollow Carson Babbini on Twitter @cbabs1120Follow Alex Kielar on Twitter @AlexKielarFollow Johnnie Black on Twitter @jball0202

Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports TalkInstagram: @primetimesportstalk Follow Alex Kielar on Twitter @AlexKielarFollow Rephael Negnewitzky on Twitter @RephaelN613 Follow Johnnie Black on Twitter @jball0202

Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports Talk Instagram: @primetimesportstalkFollow Alex Kielar on Twitter @AlexKielarFollow Carson Babbini on Twitter @cbabs1120Follow Rephael Negnewitzky on Twitter @RephaelN613

Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports Talk Instagram: @primetimesportstalkFollow Alex on Twitter @AlexKielarFollow Johnnie on Twitter @jball0202Follow Carson on Twitter @CBabs1120Closing song: Locked Out by Crowded House

Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports Talk Instagram: @primetimesportstalk

Alex Kielar was joined by Johnnie Black and Carson Babbini as they discussed and reacted to the 2022 Hall of Fame ballot results. Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports Talk Instagram: @primetimesportstalkFollow the guys on TwitterAlex: @AlexKielarJohnnie: @jball0202Carson: @cbabs1120

Hear us break down our thoughts on the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and who we would vote in. We don't back down from our beliefs and what we have against the current voting process.Outro song: Hall of Fame - The Script Check us out on our socials:   Twitter: @PTSTNews and @TalkPrimeTimeFacebook Page: Prime Time Sports TalkJoin our Facebook Group: Prime Time Sports Talk Instagram: @primetimesportstalkFollow Johnnie Black on Twitter @jball0202 Follow Alex Kielar on Twitter @AlexKielar

Make sure to follow me and the guests on Twitter:@AlexKielarBraves' fans: @sarahr7d from @easyoutpodcast and @RileysRakes from Chatting Average podcast (@AverageChatting)Prime Time Sports Talk (@TalkPrimeTime) members: @theriot326 and @RephaelNegnewitzkySubscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave a review. Stay tuned for a lot of offseason and new CBA discussions coming up!

Brewers fan Zac Bellman (@ZacBellman_WNY) came on for most of the first half to talk about the Brewers series against the Braves. Dodgers fans Kevin Klein (@Klein25) and Meghan Bailey (@MegaQuack24) join later to discuss the Dodgers series against the Giants. White Sox fan Bennett Karoll (@thebennettk) rants about the White Sox series against the Astros and the complete managerial failure of Tony La Russa. Lastly, Jordan Leandre (@JordanLeandre55) and Joey Ricotta (@theriot326) hop on to discuss the Red Sox-Rays and Dodgers-Giants series. 

Johnnie Black and Jamie Gatlin join me to preview the postseason, which starts with the Yankees and Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Game. We break down pitching matchups, x-factors, and predictions for the Wild Cards and the whole postseason.

Your host Alex Kielar is joined by Johnnie Black to discuss the postseason, including the possibilities of a four-way AL Wild Card tie. The guys also talk about the return of more small ball in the future, the Hall of Fame, and go off the rails like always.

When it looked like the Padres were getting Max Scherzer, the Dodgers pounced on it and are reportedly getting both Scherzer and Trea Turner. Kevin Klein (@Klein25) from Dodgers Tailgate joins the show to discuss this trade and others.

We discuss the Yankees trade for Joey Gallo, along with what they could do with Luke Voit. Keep in mind that this was recorded before the Yankees traded for Anthony Rizzo, and literally just before. We also talk about the latest on Max Scherzer to the Padres, what the Mets might do, the Mariners, Rockies, and much more. 

Welcome back, after a long time away the guys are back to talk about some sticky situations, All-Star starters, the MLB Draft, and much more! Alex Kielar is joined by Joey Ricotta and Johnnie Black.

You can NEVER have Too Much Pod TarBaseball is back! Spring Training is HEREFollow the pod on Twitter: @pod_tarVideo version on Prime Time Sports Talk YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfReuC7Gz2Dl9umRQIirG5Q

Future bets for the 2021 MLB Season, including division winners, MVP and Cy Young winner for each league, and the league leaders of a few major statistical categories. Outro music credit: Harry Mack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC6kl6ohAjo&t=190s (0:55-4:00)

Kevin Kramer Interview (2:36-17:43)Benintendi trade reaction and impact on teams involved, PECOTA projections (18:20-27:30)PECOTA projections for rest of league (27:31-34:10)Free Agent signings + what is the NL Central doing minus St. Louis?? (34:20-48:25)Outro song: Lorde - Royals (Wild Boyz! Remix)

Trevor Bauer is now a Dodger! He signed a $102 million contract on Friday as I had Kevin Klein @Klein25 and Gio Damico @GioNFLDraft help me break down the move. We also discussed what the NL West could look like among some other baseball talk. Outro song: Gucci Mane - I Get The Bag ft. Migos

Jamie Gatlin @JamieGatlin17 is back for more to help me discuss some of the most lopsided trades in MLB history. Nolan Arenado was traded to the Cardinals for basically nothing, while the Rockies will be paying his salary for 2021. By the time it is all said and done, it may be on the all-time "lopsided trades" list. Outro song: Max Frost - Money Problems

Welcome to Episode 133 of Too Much Pod Tar: Breakout Picks!Jamie Gatlin @JamieGatlin17 joins me as we go around the diamond with our breakout picks for the 2021 season. Catcher (2:05-5:25) 1B (5:30-7:42) 2B (7:45-9:02) 3B (9:20-12:20) SS (12:25-14:15) Royals Potential in AL Cental (14:20-16:45) OF (16:50-29:45) SP (29:50-34:35) RP (34:54-36:10)Outro song: Internet Money - Blastoff ft. Juice Wrld & Trippie Redd (8D AUDIO)

As Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement on Monday, we take a look back on his career, along with his best moments and sound bites. The 4-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year, and MVP winner officially hangs it up after 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox.  You can follow Jamie on Twitter @JamieGatlin17. Have any favorite "Pedey" moments? Comment them to us on Twitter to reminisce about the "Laser Show". Outro song: The Show Goes On (Lasers) - Lupe Fiasco

In our new series, we start off fantasy baseball positional rankings with the top 10 catchers for this upcoming season. We agree on some of the rankings, while some of them differ. You can find Johnnie on Twitter @jball0202, Joey @theriot326, and myself @AlexKielar. You can also follow the pod @pod_tar. Stay tuned for more of these rankings coming soon, along with a lot more things leading up to during the season.Outro song: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme Song - Will Smith

Joey and Alex switch gears as Joey steps in to host this episode. Joey can be found on Twitter @theriot326 and also started a pod of his own called Stuffing the Stat Sheet (@STStatSheet) where he will be discussing everything from athlete birthdays to best bets to fantasy baseball (daily and full season). Keep an eye out for more episodes as the offseason moves along and we get ready for the season. We will be doing fantasy baseball positional rankings starting soon. Be sure to give us a review on your podcast platform, subscribe to the pod and follow us on Twitter @pod_tarEnd song: Juice Wrld- Robbery (TWINSICK and Elijah Hill Remix)