Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Townsend

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros in the finale of their two-game set from Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 11-1 loss to the Houston Astros in game one of their two-game set from Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today (11:15) Geoff Blum - Astros TV Broadcaster (27:40) Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (54:20) Jed Lowrie - 2018 All-Star & Former A's Infielder (1:08:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Cody Elias take calls from fans and discuss the A's 9-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Steve Sax and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: Friday's Roster moves Message the moves send to the other guys Willie MacIver Denzel Clarke JJ Bleday conversation Logan Davidson's flexibility & long minor league career Urgency to win with the new call ups Severino's performance on Thursday Jeffrey Springs' turnaround Nick Kurtz's better AB's Expectation to win while also continuing to develop players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend and Steve Sax were joined by: Martín Gallegos - Covers the Athletics for MLB.com (1:00) Scott Franzke - Radio Broadcaster for the Phillies (40:00) Mason Miller - A's All-Star Closer (49:00) Darrell Taylor - 4x winner of MTV's the Challenge (1:01:50) Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics (1:08:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Cody Elias take calls from fans and discuss the A's 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend & Steve Sax look back at the best interviews during the A's homestand in West Sacramento that include: JP Sears - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher (1:00) Jeffrey Springs - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher (11:35) Mason Miller - A's All-Star Closer (17:25) Martin Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com (29:40) David Feldman - A's Historian & Official Scorer for MLB (56:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Cody Elias take calls from fans and discuss the A's 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of their four-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend and Steve Sax were joined by: David Feldman - A's Historian and Official Scorer (8:30) Derek Stevens - Owner & CEO of Circa Resort & Casino (28:35) Martín Gallegos - Covers the Athletics for MLB.com (55:00 & 1:08:11) Jeffrey Springs - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher (1:02:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Cody Elias take calls from fans and discuss the A's 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in game three of their four-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend and Steve Sax were joined by: Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach (1:00) Matt Krook - A's Left-handed reliever (30:00) Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster (40:20) David Forst - A's General Manager (58:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Steve Sax and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the A's pitching so far in 2025, Jeffrey Springs progression, Gunnar Hoglund since his debut, the home runs at the ballpark in West Sac, Jacob Wilson's defense and keeping Mason Miller sharp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Cody Elias take calls from fans and discuss the A's 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in game two of their four-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend, Steve Sax and Cody Elias discussed the A's recent Road trip to LA and San Francisco (1:00), how Steve Sax progressed through his throwing issue during his playing career (1:00:10) and played a game of buying or selling (1:08:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Cody Elias take calls from fans and discusses the A's 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in game one of their four-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend & Shooty Babitt look back at the best interviews during the A's road trip in LA and San Francisco that include: Nick Kurtz - A's First Baseman (1:00) Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion (10:00) Rollie Fingers - Hall of Famer, 1981 MVP & Cy Young Winner & 1974 World Series MVP (32:10) Joe Rudi - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion (50:10) Carney Lansford - A's Hall of Famer & 1989 World Series Champion (1:02:15) Matt Vasgersian - Host on MLB Network & Angels Radio Broadcaster (1:20:05) Eduardo Pérez - Analyst for Sunday Night Baseball (1:30:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Shooty Babitt and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the four team gauntlet that team has faced, message to the team after 40 games, all the early National League matchups, the difference between teaching and managing, how to bounce back after a tough loss, JP Sears evolution as a starter and the latest roster moves involving Osvaldo Bido. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend and Shooty Babitt were joined by: Carney Lansford - A's Hall of Famer & 1989 World Series Champion (10:35) George Kontos - 2x World Series Champion & Giants Analyst on NBC Sports Bay Area (37:50) Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics (1:07:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 15 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend and Shooty Babitt were joined by: Matt Vasgersian - Host on MLB Network (2:15) Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion (32:10) Eduardo Pérez - Analyst for Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN (1:03:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 11-7 win vs the New York Yankees in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 9 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the Yankees coming to West Sacramento (1:00), the latest news around Major League Baseball (8:50) and Dallas Braden's perfect game 15 years later (1:03:00). He was joined by: Brent Rooker - A's DH & Outfielder (18:30) Mark Kotsay - A's Manager (1:10:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the tough stretch of the schedule, getting better in losses, Yankees coming to town, what it means to Sacramento, Jacob Wilson's success and Miguel Andujar at 3rd base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 10-2 loss to the New York Yankees in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during the A's homestand vs the Seattle Mariners & New York Yankees that include: Brent Rooker - A's DH/Outfielder (1:00) Gunnar Hoglund - A's Right-Handed Starting Pitcher (8:55) Jacob Wilson - A's Shortstop (19:30) Johnny Doskow - Hot Takes Tuesday Segment (30:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 6-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 5 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was joined by: Jacob Wilson - A's Shortstop (15:00) Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster for Hot Takes Tuesday (33:55) Aaron Goldsmith - Seattle Mariners TV Broadcaster (54:05) Steve Hill - President & CEO of the LVCVA (1:08:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 5-3 loss vs the Seattle Mariners in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 5 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the excitement level heading into this week in West Sacramento (6:55) and He was joined by: Gunnar Hoglund - A's Starting Pitcher (29:55) David Forst - A's General Manager (55:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 7-6 win vs the Seattle Mariners in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 6-1 win vs the Miami Marlins in game one of their three-game set from Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss Kotsay's playing career for the Marlins, learning from Jim Leyland, how proud he is of the team so far in 2025, how the A's bullpen has performed, Miguel Andujar playing third base and players all pulling on the same rope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during the A's road trip in Texas and Miami that include: Shea Langeliers - A's Catcher (1:00) Max Schuemann - A's Super Utility player (10:22) Ed Sprague - A's Director of Player Development (19:58) Eno Sarris - National Baseball Columnist for the Athletic (37:00) Doug Glanville - ESPN & Marquee Sports MLB Analyst (1:03:07) Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm (1:16:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed what has surprised him the most so far about the A's so far (4:20), the comp for Denzel Clarke from Ed Sprague (27:20) & diamond notes (47:24). He was joined by: Ed Sprague - A's Director of Player Development (10:00) Mark Kotsay - A's Manager (1:10:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 7-1 win vs the Texas Rangers in game three of their four-game set from Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed his excitement around the Nathan Eovaldi & Luis Severino matchup (14:05) and how the A's can clinch their first winning month of April since 2021 (20:40). He was joined by: John W Miller - Author of The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball ( Doug Glanville - MLB Analyst for ESPN & Marquee Sports Network (53:15) Shea Langeliers - A's Catcher (1:07:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backpacking & thru-hiking legend Chris Townsend joins us on the podcast to talk about his best tips for trail photography and for writing in the outdoor space. He's hiked 30,000+ miles around the world on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Arizona Trail, and more. You can learn more about Chris in ⁠Episode #180⁠ and Episode #195 of this podcast.Chris has 30,000 miles of hiking experience, has written 30+ books on the subject, & is also an outdoor photographer (just take a look at ⁠his website⁠!). This jam-packed episode is perfect for new and experienced hikers alike, as well as aspiring authors and outdoor photographers.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. His best tips for on-trail photography2. The top lightweight and effective equipment he uses3. Tips on writing in the outdoor space, thoughts for first time authors, and much more!Connect & follow along with Chris Townsend:⁠⁠Chris Townsend Outdoors Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠Great Outdoors Magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠Follow along with Cheer on the Trans Catalina Trail:@carollcoyne@thru_rIf you love what we're doing here on the podcast and over at THRU-r, you can become a ⁠⁠Virtual Trail Angel⁠⁠ via our ⁠⁠PayPal Donation Page⁠⁠. As a grassroots thru-hiker run organization, we really appreciate the support!Did you love this episode? Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Connect With Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Trail Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cheer's YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cheer's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 15-2 loss to the Texas Rangers in game two of their four-game set from Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's turnaround under Mark Kotsay & David Forst (21:24) and the dominance of the A's bullpen in victories (43:00) He was joined by: Max Schuemann - A's Infielder/Outfielder (5:25) Johnny Doskow & Chris Caray - A's Broadcasters (56:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 2-1 win vs the Texas Rangers in game one of their four-game set from Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend took stock on the A's through the first month of the season (9:12). He was joined by: Eno Sarris - National Baseball Columnist for the Athletic (29:00) Bill Moriarity - Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm (59:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 3-2 walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 10-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in game two of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews during the third homestand in West Sacramento for the Athletics that include: Luis Severino (1:00) Nick Kurtz (8:40) Darren Bush (15:10) Tyler Ferguson (30:40) Neil Avent (40:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 6-5 win vs the Chicago White Sox in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 25 of A's Cast Live, our daily baseball talk show, Chris Townsend discussed the A's walk-off win vs the Rangers (3:00), Max Scheumann as an unsung hero (12:00) and why baseball needs to develop more aces (35:00). He was joined by: Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Pitcher (16:30) Mark Kotsay - A's Manager (1:10:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 4-3 walk off win over the Texas Rangers in the finale of their three-game set from the ballpark in West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss Luis Severino's start to the season, Mason Miller closing out games, how the ballpark in West Sacramento is playing for pitchers, J.T. Ginn's sinker and pitchers learning from failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices