Wallbangers Northsiders and Baseball

Scott and Tom are back to ring in the 2021 baseball season with a wrap up of the offseason. Scott and Tom discuss the stalling that seems to be taking place in the NL Central, as well as the Cardinals' acquisition of Nolan Arenado. Scott and Tom also celebrate the life of "Hammerin" Hank Aaron and pay tribute to Black History Month and the Negro Leagues.

Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season is finally upon us! Scott and Tom break down the Brewers and Cubs heading into their opening weekend matchup. The guys make a friendly wager involving the winner of the opening series.

In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Scott and Tom decide to take their recording to an online platform. Tom decides to test Scott's baseball knowledge, so Scott returns the favor. Both of us here at WNB Podcast would like to wish everybody safety through these trying times.

Scott and Tom examine the state of the Cubs and Brewers before the regular season. Spring Training has intensified several position battles within each club. A special visitor drops by unannounced and offers his two cents on the state of the Brewers bullpen. Scott and Tom analyze Christian Yelich's career-long extension with the Brewers, and what that might mean for Javier Baez and Kris Bryant.

This week Scott and Tom celebrate their first international listeners by doing a fan-voted All-Decade Team for 2010-2019. Tom discusses the state of the Brewers farm system. Scott analyzes the potential resurgence of Yu Darvish. The guys get hassled by a Cardinals fan during the live video.

Scott and Tom ring in the 2020 baseball season with their recaps of the offseason. The allegations and penalties placed on the Houston Astros force a difficult conversation about the integrity of the baseball world. Tom asks the burning question about whether or not Pete Rose's lifetime ban should be lifted by Major League Baseball. Scott also discusses why Hall of Fame voters should forgive alleged steroid users when filling out their Hall of Fame ballots.

This week Scott has to face the reality that the Cubs may not make the playoffs. Tom takes pity and gives Scott the weekend to accept the Cubs' unfortunate series against the Cardinals at home. Meanwhile, Tom is focused on the September surge the Brewers have had.

This week Scott and Tom discuss the heating race in the National League Central. Scott ends up on a tangent about Scott Boras and his clients.

This week Tom and Scott discuss the Cardinals' run at first place in the NL Central. Scott and Tom also break down the MVP odds thus far in the season. Both find themselves speechless diving into Mike Trout's career statistics.

Tom and Scott welcome in the post-trade deadline Cubs and Brewers. They discuss the impacts of the trades made around the league and possible outcomes for the National League Central. Scott mentions his excitement for the 2020 London Series and the Field of Dreams game. Scott brings up the unfairness of steroids and the differences between cheating and creating an unfair advantage. Tom expresses concern over the MLB's 2020 schedule and how division games early on may compromise the remainder of the season. Angel Hernandez leaves his mark on baseball once again with Joey Votto.

Scott and Tom welcome the baseball world back from the All-Star Break. The gang remembers Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and discusses the Angels' no-hitter following their return to Los Angeles. Scott and Tom break down potential deals for both the Brewers and Cubs as the end of July nears.

This week Scott and Tom delivery breaking news on Craig Kimbrel joining the 25-man roster for the Chicago Cubs. Tom breaks down Adrian Houser filling in for the Brewers rotation and how injuries to their rotation are causing team struggles. With the All-Star Break looming, all-star starters voting has significant impacts on the ten total Cubs and Brewers who are finalists. The team also takes time to criticize the work of Angel Hernandez. Special shoutout to the Milwaukee Bucks who cleaned house at the NBA Awards.

This week Scott and Tom breakdown the All-Star voting. Scott shows high criticism for the fan voting whereas Tom likes putting it in the hands of the fans. Scott breaks down the introduction of Craig Kimbrel to the Cubs system and when they should expect him to join the Major League team. Tom questions the longevity of Jimmy Nelson and how the Brewers should plan long-term. Scott and Tom discuss potential deadline deals as the July deadline begins to loom in the distance.

Scott and Tom return from their spring hiatus to discuss the recent success of the Cubs and Brewers. The Cubs sign Craig Kimbrel to improve the struggling bullpen. Keston Hiura shines in a short stint with the Brewers.

This week Scott and Tom breakdown the aftermath of the Cubs and Brewers series in Milwaukee. Scott issues a statement regarding Jackie Robinson Day. Tom struggles to hold down his pickle juice and hot sauce following last week's bets. The Brewers struggle away from home and the Cubs are still looking for answers.

The pilot episode of the Wallbangers Northsiders and Baseball Podcast. Scott and Tom discuss the hot starts to around the league and look ahead to the Cubs and Brewers series. The Brewers are firing up Tom, the Cubs are killing Scott. Bets get made on the Cubs/Brewers involving pickle juice and hot sauce.