Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Townsend

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic recap the lack of signings at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, the impact the RSN deals are having on free agency, the future for Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, players going to the KBO and coming back and the winners and losers of the Winter Meetings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Three Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all-baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Bob Nightengale of USA Today (38:40), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (49:40), Boston Red Sox Writer for the Boston Globe, Julian McWilliams (1:06:50), A's General Manager, David Forst (1:28:50), Phillies GM, Sam Fuld (1:49:20), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (2:09:00) and Brian Kenny of MLB Network (2:47:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Two Afternoon Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all-baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Senior Director of On-Field Operation for MLB, Rajai Davis (1:05), MLB Network Radio host and former MLB GM, Jim Duquette (16:55), MLB Network Analyst and former Rockies GM, Dan O'Dowd (35:25), Alden Gonzalez of ESPN (50:30) and A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:08:30) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the A's offseason, the 2024 draft lottery, blocking out the distractions, adjustments to the A's pitching staff throughout the season and the competition that will take place at Spring Training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Two Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Founder of Because Baseball, Kemp Gouldin (10:21), A's Hall of Famer and TV Analyst, Dave Stewart (46:17), 2x World Series Champion and TV Analyst, Jonny Gomes (1:05:38), Cardinals Beat Writer for The Athletic, Katie Woo (1:34:18), Athletics Beat Writer for MLB.com, Martin Gallegos (1:58:04), and Manager of the Cleveland Guardians, Stephen Vogt (2:45:14).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day One Afternoon Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (18:00), Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network (31:00), 3x World Series Champion & former GM of the Giants, Bobby Evans (58:45), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:20:45), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (1:35:55), Angels Manager, Ron Washington (1:48:10) and Twins Manager, Rocco Baldelli (2:08:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the December 4 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville and was joined by MLB Network Radio Host, Eduardo Pérez (3:38), Senior Director of On-Field Operations for MLB and former Athletics pitchers, Dan Otero (1:10:32), and MLB Network Studio Host, Matt Vasgersian (1:39:32). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret and Nirmal are joined by Chris Townsend, the engineering manager for Canonical's Multipass team, to discuss how to use Multipass as the easiest local virtual machine for Docker, Kubernetes and more!

On the November 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the end of the baseball season and the Rangers winning the World Series (11:20), Stephen Vogt as the new Guardians Manager (1:18:40) and why baseball needs to adapt quicker than everyone thinks (1:56:20). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (28:30), Hall of Fame Rangers Broadcast, Eric Nadel to talk about the Rangers World Series victory (56:15) and Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to recap the World Series, Arizona Fall League and Managerial hires (1:23:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the Texas Rangers winning the World Series, the countdown to Spring Training, Stephen Vogt being named the manager of the Cleveland Guardians, urgency during the regular season, what they learned from the postseason and A's starters building up more innings in 2024.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Kyle Peterson of ESPN, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and Paul Hembekides of ESPN. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed World Series game three (7:25), discussed why baseball has a had time adapting (13:20) and the greatest game threes in World Series history (2:01:00). He was joined by Scott Braun of Foul Territory (31:00) and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:26:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson preview game three of the World Series between the Rangers and Diamondbacks, the idea of changing the limit on pitchers to 12, using openers, first impressions of Evan Carter, if he ever thought about managing and the preparation that goes into a staff game for a team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: A's Outfielder, Brent Rooker, Roxy Bernstein of ESPN and Scott Braun from Foul Territory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: World Series Hero, Luis Gonzalez, World Series Hero, Geoff Blum and Doug Glanville of ESPN. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Ken Korach being a finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award (7:35), why he was wrong about the Texas Rangers (11:10), why this World Series is good for baseball (20:25) and who will win the Fall Classic (2:48:40). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (30:10), A's Historian, David Feldman on the A's Top Ten Postseason Moments (1:03:00) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:45:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman discuss the A's Top Ten Postseason Moments.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They discuss the success teams have when out homering their opponent, the battle of the bullpens, pitchers facing hitters the third time through the order and what to do when facing a red hot hitter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They also discussed Bob Melvin moving on to manage the Giants, whats next for the Padres and the Red Sox hiring of former A's Reliever, Craig Breslow as their Chief Baseball Officer To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped ALCS Game 4 and NLCS Game 3 (1:00), how much blame does Madison Bumgarner get for the Dbacks pitching plans (16:35) & Gabe Kapler interviewing for the Red Sox Front Office (50:00). He was joined by ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (21:35). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed how the A's can learn from the Phillies bullpen in the postseason in regards to Mason Miller (1:10), the Marlins decision to move on from Kim Ng (10:30) and the Red Sox interviewing Gabe Kapler for their open Front Office position (22:10). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (34:35), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (56:45), Astros Broadcaster & World Series Hero, Geoff Blum (1:14:20), World Series Champion & Dbacks Broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (1:44:10), ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (1:53:10) and A's All-Star, Brent Rooker (2:09:35).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss Eno's new underwear commercial, the LCS series and his impressions, high payroll vs low payroll playoff teams, why you can't replicate what the Phillies have and if the clutch gene does exist. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped game three of the ALCS (5:00), Bruce Bochy's decision to start Max Scherzer (12:00) and the importance of a player playing his whole career in one place (1:20:00). He was joined by World Series Champion & Dbacks Broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (51:00) & Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:31:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the latest games in the LCS (1:00), why the postseason is not randomness (16:10) and why the Phillies are relentless (2:00:15). He was joined by A's All-Star, Brent Rooker (30:30), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:09:05) and Astros TV Analyst, Geoff Blum (1:28:10).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss What's preparation like in the post-season for pitchers vs regular season, preparing for a team you already know so well like Tex vs Hou, His opinion on taking starters out so early in PS, thought process on slimming down pitching staff in PS vs what you do in regular season, daily conversations with bullpen guys on how they may be used differently in the game and Trevor May's retirement.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Marlins decision to move on from Kim Ng (12:00), Championship Series predictions (26:10) and why the A's could follow the Phillies bullpen when it comes to Mason Miller (1:49:50). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (29:25) and Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (1:27:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the ALCS and NLCS, debate on if playoff success is truly random or if the regular season is overrated, and reveal how rosters are exposed in the postseason.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Phillies punching their ticket to the NLCS (2:35), why teams need to match their opponents' intensity in the postseason (12:15) and players who thrived in the postseason (2:12:48). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:34) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:26:39).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the October 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the AL and NLDS (10:55), why there is no tomorrow in the postseason (14:45) and bullpens being overused in the playoffs (1:56:40). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (32:25) and A's General Manager, David Forst (1:00:35).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our five hundredth episode features long time labor organizer, Chris Townsend, who talks to Ralph about labor law reform, the Biden administration's attitude toward the labor movement, the UAW strike, the threat of automation, and much more. Plus, Ralph clarifies his position re the Washington Post article where he said he preferred “autocracy over fascism,” and we briefly discuss the chaos in the Republican caucus.Chris Townsend is a 44-year trade union worker and organizer. He is the retired Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union and was the International Union organizing and field director for the Amalgamated Transit Union.The workplace in the United States is a dictatorship. And if you're willing to challenge that dictatorship— create a rebellion against it—you might be able to build a union. If you look at the statistics, the number of elections— the number of those campaigns that actually get that far, which is only a small number, most of them are incinerated, liquidated, poison gassed, fired, terminated out of existence before you ever get that election— but if you get that election, the labor movement is winning.Chris TownsendWhen you have a labor leadership that is lazy, unimaginative, unimaginative, rarely challenged, has a very timid view, a very limited worldview, and they see their role more as administrator as opposed to leaders— this is the modern situation that we face. We don't have much of a leadership, sadly. We have an administrator group, and they have administered the decline.Chris TownsendLet's be very, very realistic here. I don't think there can be a labor union movement in the United States under present federal laws. There are just too many hurdles, too many delays, too many licenses for these corporations to bust up the situation… And I'm amazed that you can listen to what the AFL puts out, what labor union leaders put out—they almost never mention card checks, they never mention repealing Taft -Hartley. They don't force the Democrats— who get elected in no small part because of union support— to put these labor law reforms in place.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. October 1st marked the first day of Fiscal Year 2024 in Washington DC, and with it, DC's Cashless Ban finally goes into effect, per Axios. Now, district residents will be able to report businesses that do not accept cash and/or those who post signage saying they will not accept cash. If any listeners out there are based in Washington and wish to report any such businesses, feel free to submit them to me at francesco.desantis@csrl.org. And remember, if you see something, say something.2. Democracy Now! reports that Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has gone on record saying she plans to restore Net Neutrality rules – which would “bar internet providers from blocking access or throttling customers' connections based on how much they pay or which websites they visit” – which were repealed under the Trump administration. This follows Democrats finally taking majority control of the commission. Common Cause remarked, “To allow a handful of monopoly-aspiring gate-keepers to control access to the internet is a direct threat to our democracy.”3. Brazilian President Lula has issued a statement in support of the United Auto Workers strike. Lula, who himself worked as a union organizer at the Brazilian automobile manufacturing facilities of auto giants like Ford, Volkwagon, and Toyota, made this statement after meeting with President Biden and seeing him take to the picketline in support of the striking workers. Lula added “It is crucial that presidents all around the world show concern for labor." More about Lula's history with automobile labor unions is available at the Multinational Monitor.4. Despite concerns raised by high-ranking Democrats in Congress, the Biden administration has approved Israel's entry into the visa waiver program, meaning Israelis can now visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa, and Americans can do the same. However, the Middle East Eye reports that Arab-American Nondiscrimination Committee plans to challenge this decision in court, as Israel may not meet the legal criteria for the program due to their discrimination against Palestinian Americans. Huwaida Arraf, a lawyer representing the ADC, added “This is all so unnecessary, all the US government had to do was maintain the standard it has with every other country in the Visa Waiver Programme. This lawsuit could have been avoided, but the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department resurrected the debunked notion that separate is somehow equal. As these plaintiffs show, that notion is a farce.”5. The Sacramento Bee reports California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed two major pro-labor bills that emerged late in this session of the state legislature. One would have granted unemployment insurance to striking workers, a push which emerged in the face of the extended entertainment industry strikes. The other would have brought domestic workers under “the umbrella of OSHA protections.” These vetoes were handed down along with Newsom's decision to appoint LaPhonza Butler, head of EMILY's List and a Maryland resident, to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Dianne Feinstein's passing.6. On October 1st, The State Department issued a statement decrying “Anti-Democratic Actions in Guatemala,” directed at President-elect Bernardo Arevalo and his Semilla Party. The statement expresses that “The United States is gravely concerned with continued efforts to undermine Guatemala's peaceful transition of power…Most recently, the Guatemalan Public Ministry seiz[ing] electoral materials under the custody of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal,” and goes on to add that “The United States…[is] actively taking steps to impose visa restrictions on individuals who continue to undermine Guatemala's democracy, including current and former members of Congress, judicial actors, and any others engaging in such behavior…The Guatemalan people have spoken. Their voice must be respected.”7. PBS reports that during a recent meeting between American officials and Mexican President AMLO, the latter levied scathing criticisms of US foreign policy, including the mammoth aid packages for Ukraine and economic sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela, and other Latin American nations. President López Obrador said the United States “should spend some of the money sent to Ukraine on economic development in Latin America…[and]…called for a U.S. program “to remove blockades and stop harassing independent and free countries, an integrated plan for cooperation so the Venezuelans, Cubans, Nicaraguans and Ecuadorans, Guatemalans and Hondurans wouldn't be forced to emigrate.”8. The Japan Times reports that “The Japanese government plans to seek a court order to disband the Unification Church…after a monthslong probe into the religious group over allegations of soliciting financially ruinous donations from members and other questionable practices.” The report goes on to say “Scrutiny of the group intensified after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot during an election campaign speech last year over his perceived links to the entity, an incident which also brought to light its connections with many ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers.”9. Finally, Disney World is being hit with a substantial tort lawsuit. A woman visiting the park for her 30th birthday suffered “serious ‘gynecologic injuries'” while on the “Humunga Kowabunga” ride. I will spare listeners the grisly details, but suffice it to say she experienced “severe and permanent bodily injury,” which required surgery, per Law & Crime. Yet, in typical fashion of corporate media reportage on tortious injury, this story is being presented primarily as nothing more than a “wedgie,” just as the McDonald's lawsuit was reported as merely being about hot coffee. A deep dive into that case is available at the Tort Museum website.  Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

On the October 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed the Wild Card series for both the American and National League and was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:50), ESPN MLB Analyst, Kyle Peterson (1:27:10) and Craig Mish on the Miami Herald to talk about the Miami Marlins series vs the Phillies (1:56:00).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the Wild Card rounds for the AL and NL, the passing of Tim Wakefield, if we could see a return of the Knuckleballer, pitch timer usage and how it will be controlled in the postseason, what all the playoff teams share in common and who could be the next Giants Manager. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo, and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game two of the A's and Angels. They were joined by Mark Langston, Tony Kemp, and Scott Emerson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the 2023 regular season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview the finale of the regular season between the A's and Angels. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Tommy Everidge & Martín Gallegos To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Ken Korach discuss the A's 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in game two of their three-game set from Angel Stadium  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the A's and Angels. They were joined by Mark Kotsay and Marty Lurie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in game one of their three-game set from Anaheim. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the final series of the year vs the Angels, the hope moving forward with the starting rotation, his end of the year speech to players and how he unwinds once the season is over. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the September 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Giants decision to move on from Gabe Kapler (9:00) and was joined by Angels Radio Analyst, Mark Langston (20:45), ESPN PxP Broadcaster, Roxy Bernstein (34:40), Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer and Giants Pregame host on KNBR, Marty Lurie (1:01:10) and A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:31:50). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss what the potential playoff teams all have in common, the down years for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants and why teams are not using their closers at the right moment.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Kleinschmidt, Ken Korach, Johnny Doskow and Chris Townsend preview the finale of the A's and Twins. They were joined by Tommy Everidge, Joey Estes and Eno Sarris of the Athletic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in game two of their three-game set from Target Field.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Johnny Doskow and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the A's and Twins. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Lucas Erceg and Dan Hayes of the Athletic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the September 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why the media continues to get it wrong in the Bay Area about the A's (8:35), the passing of Hall of Famer, Brooks Robinson (57:45) and Justin Verlander vs the new age of baseball (1:38:50). He was joined by the Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm, Bill Moriarity (31:00) and Twins writer for the Athletic, Dan Hayes (1:21:20). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Johny Doskow and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game two of the A's and Twins. They were joined by Scott Emerson, Aledmys Díaz and Tim Kurkjian. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the September 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why winning games early means more now (8:00) and why not to judge Mark Kotsay after this season (35:00). He was joined by Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (40:55) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:27:40). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 11-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins in game one of their three-game set from Target Field.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 2-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the finale of their four-game set from the Coliseum. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach and Vince Cotroneo preview the finale of the A's and Tigers from the Coliseum. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Darren Bush and Martín Gallegos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices