Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Townsend

On the March 2 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why he is excited to see Henry Bolte & Leo De Vries play today vs the Padres (6:50), who the best ABS team so far has been during Spring Training (57:20) and why baseball needs to stop suppressing talent (1:04:00). He was joined by: 40;25 Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion 1:13:20 Chris Caray - A's Broadcaster 1:29:20 Jacob Lopez - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher 1:42:50 Justin Sterner - A's Right-Handed Reliever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 27th edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend provided an update on the Nick Kurtz extension talks (14:00) and if Jamie Arnold could reach the the A's as fast as Nick Kurtz did in 2025 (32:40) He was joined by: 47:38 Jamie Arnold - A's 2025 First Round Pick & Left-Handed Pitcher 1:06:45 Ed Sprague - A's Director of Player Development 1:21:45 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster 1:41:30 Michael Kelly - A's Reliever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 26th edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed how everyone is interested in the new ABS System (29:40) and why 2026 the A's players finally have some normalcy (56:23). He was joined by: 9:27 Mike Ferrin - Host of Power Alley on MLB Network Radio 1:06:43 Jack Perkins - A's Right-Handed Starting Pitcher 1:21:40 Ken Korach - A's Radio Broadcaster 1:40:35 Colby Thomas - A's Outfielder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 24th edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Leo De Vries being in the top five prospects on MLB Network (8:15), how the new ABS system will help Luis Severino (33:25) and why Milwaukee Brewers let us all down in 2025 (1:07:50). He was joined by: 1:00:45 Mason Barnett - A's Starting Pitcher 1:24:20 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster 1:42:45 Gage Jump - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 23rd edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed his big takeaway from being in Mesa at A's Spring Training (8:40), why he's tired of hearing about the Dodgers (33:05) and Nick Kurtz hitting leadoff (39:30). He was joined by: 1:00:50 Dallas Braden - A's Broadcaster & Coach during Spring Training 1:16:20 Tyler Ferguson - A's Reliever 1:25:50 Darell Hernaiz - A's Infielder 1:35:40 Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 20th edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona and talked with: 5:00 Chris Caray - A's Broadcaster 19:45 Brent Rooker - 2x All-Star & A's DH 34:20 Tyler Soderstrom - A's Left Fielder 47:30 Scott Barlow - New A's Right-Handed Reliever 1:06:00 Jeffrey Springs - A's Left- Handed Starting Pitcher 1:15:30 Denzel Clarke - A's Center Fielder 1:23:10 Max Muncy - A's Third Baseman 1:30:50 Steve Fanelli - Senior VP of Business Operations for the A's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 19th edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona and talked with: 1:15 Lawrence Butler - A's Right Fielder 27:05 David Forst - A's General Manager 56:30 Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach 1:12:50 Aaron Civale - A's Right-Handed Starting Pitcher 1:31:20 Jacob Wilson - 2025 A's All-Star Shortstop 1:40:40 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the February 18th edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from A's Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona and talked with: 6:00 Dave Stewart - A's Hall of Famer 45:20 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics 1:02:30 Luis Severino - A's Starting Pitcher 1:27:10 Shea Langeliers - A's Catcher 1:42:30 Jeff McNeil - A's Second Baseman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's manager Mark Kotsay discuss the start of Spring Training for the Athletics, his message for the season, the A's pitching heading into 2026, Luis Severino's second year with the team, the bullpen mentality and building off a strong finish in 2025, the third base battle and continued growth from Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 18 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend was live from the A's Clubhouse in West Sacramento to discuss the upcoming season for the Athletics and the unique giveaways at the ballpark this season! He was joined by: 5:30 Jacob Wilson - 2025 All-Star & A's Shortstop 19:45 Tyler Soderstrom - Gold Glove Finalist & A's Left Fielder 33:15 Brent Rooker - 2005 All-Star & A's DH 45:30 Nick Kurtz - 2025 AL Rookie of the Year & A's First Baseman 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 from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include: 1:00 Jon Morosi - MLB Network Insider & Personality 16:35 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN & New York Times Best Selling Author 32:30 Alden Gonzalez - National Baseball Reporter for ESPN 49:20 Kevin Acee - Covers the Padres for the San Diego Union Tribune 1:06:35 Robert Murray - MLB Insider for FanSided 1:28:55 Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today 1:47:00 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic 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 from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include: 1:00 Harold Reynolds - 3x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, 2x All-Star & MLB Network Analyst 13:35 Eduardo Perez - ESPN MLB Analyst & Host on MLB Network Radio 30:00 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network 45:55 Brett Phillips - 7-year MLB Veteran 58:40 JIm Duquette - Former MLB General Manager & Host on MLB Network Radio 1:13:05 Barry Larkin - Baseball Hall of Famer, 1995 NL MVP & World Series Champion 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 from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include: 1:00 Billy Owens - A's Assistant General Manager 20:50 Jonny Gomes - 2x World Series Champion Joe Rudi - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion 58:40 Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach 1:25:45 Dan Otero - Former A's Reliever & Senior Director of Field Operations for MLB 1:37:10 Martín Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com 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 from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include: 1:00 Stephen Vogt - 2x AL Manager of the Year for the Cleveland Guardians 10:15 Kurt Suzuki - Former A's Catcher & Manager of the Los Angeles Angels 17:35 Torey Lovullo - Former A's Infielder & Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks 27:50 Tony Vitello - Manager of the San Francisco Giants 39:00 Don Kelly - Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day Three Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 David Forst - General Manager of the Athletics 56:00 Jon Morosi - MLB Insider for MLB Network 1:13:45 Robert Murray - MLB Insider for FanSided 1:45:57 Eduardo Perez - MLB Analyst for ESPN 2:10:20 Jesús Cano - Writer/Editor for Baseball America 2:28:15 Kemp Gouldin - Founder of Because Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day two PM Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 Torey Lovullo - Torey Lovullo - Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks 25:25 Don Kelly - Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates 31:20 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network 47:18 Jim Duquette - Former MLB GM & Co-Host of Power Alley on SiriusXM 1:01:40 Mike Ferrin - Co-Host of Power Alley on SiriusXM 1;35:50 Tony Vitello - Manager of the San Francisco Giants 1:47:55 Joe Rudi - A's Hall of Famer & 3x World Series Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend & A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: Winter meetings so far Pitching outlook for 2026 Looking towards the future 2nd and 3rd base for 2026 Nick Kurtz year two Relationship with David and the front office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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: 4:35 Scott Emerson - A's Pitching Coach 31:50 Jonny Gomes - 2x World Series Champion 54:39 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic 1:02:00 Billy Owens - A's Assistant General Manager 1:30:45 Mike Petriello - National Baseball Writer for MLB.com 1:44:28 Barry Larkin - Baseball Hall of Famer & 1995 NL MVP 2:03:11 Kurt Suzuki - Manager of the Los Angeles Angels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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: 1:46 Alden Gonzalez - ESPN MLB Reporter 18:35 Dan Otero - Former A's Reliever & Senior Director of Field Operations for MLB 37:30 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN 1:05:22 Kevin Acee - Covers the Padres for the San Diego Union Tribune 1:22:45 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics 1:49:50 Stephen Vogt - 2x AL Manager of the Year for the Cleveland Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day One Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 14:50 Brett Phillips - 7-year MLB Veteran 28:05 Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today 51:40 Martin Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com 1:26:00 Lou Merloni - 9-Year MLB veteran & Broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox 1:57:40 Chip Caray - Voice of the St. Louis Cardinals 2:01:30 Harold Reynolds - 3x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, 2x All-Star & MLB Network Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show, Chris Townsend was live from the A's Ballpark Experience Center in Las Vegas and was joined by: 13:20 Bjarke Ingels - Architect, Founder & Creative Partner of Bjarke Ingels 21:56 John Fisher - Managing Partner of the Athletics 35:40 Ross Bowen - VP of Ballpark Development for the Athletics 53:45 John Downey - Senior VP of Strategic Solutions for Advent 1:07:00 Feh Tarty - Chair of Coexistence Story 1:18:57 Marc Badain - President of the Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Cast Live during the second half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: 1:00 Liam Hendriks - 2x Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year Award winner & 3x All-Star 13:37 Torey Lovullo - Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks 19:50 Chip & Chris Caray - Broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals & Athletics 34:22 Jack Wilson - Father of Jacob Wilson & 2004 All-Star 52:25 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network 1:09:25 Geoff Blum - World Series Hero & Houston Astros TV Broadcaster 1:21:47 Robert Flores - Host of MLB Central on MLB Network 1:33:40 Stephen Nesbitt - National MLB Writer for the Athletic 1:49:55 Jesús Cano - Writer/Editor for Baseball America (Nick Kurtz Announcement) 2:00:10 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews with A's players from A's Cast Live during the second half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: 1:00 Jacob Wilson - A's All-Star Shortstop  12:10 Lawrence Butler - A's Outfielder 24:18 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 34:23 Tyler Soderstrom - A's Left Fielder 42:30 Colby Thomas - A's Outfielder 52:35 Jacob Lopez - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher 1:01:35 JJ Bleday - A's Outfielder 1:09:38 Darell Hernaiz - A's Infielder 1:18:33 Jeffrey Springs - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher 1:27:50 Mason Barnett- A's Starting Pitcher 1:37:35 Willie MacIver - A's Catcher 1:47:45 Shea Langeliers - A's Catcher 1:59:10 Zack Gelof - A's Second Baseman 2:08:27 Max Schuemann - A's Infielder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from A's Cast Live during the second half of the 2025 season. He was joined by: 1:00 Mark McGwire - A's Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 1987 AL Rookie of the Year 13:38 Mark Mulder - A's Hall of Famer & 2x All-Star 22:36 Tim Hudson - A's Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 4x All-Star 30:10 Barry Zito - A's Hall of Famer & 2002 AL Cy Young Award winner 40:15 Tony La Russa - Baseball Hall of Famer, 3x World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer 52:30 Bobby Crosby - 2004 AL Rookie of the Year & A's First Base Coach 1:02:00 Ed Sprague - A's Director of Player Development 1:17:20 Eric Kubota - A's Director of Scouting 1:36:20 Eric Martins - A's Third Base Coach 1:48:00 Mike McFerran - A's Minor League Pitching Coordinator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the Athletics' 9-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals 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 Athletics' 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in game two 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 Athletics' 4-3 win vs the Kansas City Royals in game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend & A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss: The teams improvement in 2025 Luis Morales' development and becoming a front line starter Jeffrey Springs making 30 starts Kurtz & Wilson's rookie seasons Consistency from Soderstrom & Rooker Lawrence Butler winning the Dave Stewart Award Shea Langeliers' growth and breakout season The work done by the coaching staff in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:30 David Forst - General Manager of the Athletics 17:40 Bobby Crosby - 2004 AL ROY & A's First Base Coach 38:14 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the Athletics' 11-5 loss to the Houston Astros in the finale of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 24 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:00 Lawrence Butler - A's Center Fielder 16:10 Jesús Cano - Writer/Editor for Baseball America (Nick Kurtz Cover Reveal) 32:30 Scott Emerson - Pitching Coach of the Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss: Goals for pitchers the rest of the season Jeffrey Springs....starts made (32) Luis Morales' emergence | comparison to deGrom. Pitchers' offseason workouts | communication with coaching staff Bullpen resurgence | going multiple innings Starters giving you more innings/pitches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the Athletics' 6-0 win vs the Houston Astros in the game two 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 Athletics' 5-1 win vs the Houston Astros in the game one of their three-game set from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 23 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 14:20 Ken Korach & Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcasters for Hot Take Tuesday 21:13 Hogan Harris - A's Left-Handed Reliever 31:23 Adam Burke - Managing Editor for VSiN.com 41:23 Geoff Blum - World Series Champion & Houston Astros TV Broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the Athletics' 11-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of their three-game series from PNC Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes call from fans and discusses the Athletics' 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in game two of their three-game set from PNC Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend chats with A's Manager Mark Kotsay about the team's recent hot streak, playing spoiler in Boston, and the shift in clubhouse mindset. They cover the bullpen's improvement since the Mason Miller trade, Hogan Harris' steady presence, Lawrence Butler's second-half growth, Zack Gelof's injury, and the team's push to finish strong on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 4-3 win vs the Pittsburgh Pirates in game one of their three-game set from PNC Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was discussed his goals for the A's remaining 9 games (18:05) and was joined by: 35:00 Tim Hudson - A's Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 4x All-Star 43:15 Barry Zito - A's Hall of Famer, 2002 Cy Young Award Winner & World Series Champion 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 and road trip in Boston & Pittsburgh that include: 1:00 Mark McGwire - A's Hall of Famer & 1987 AL ROY 13:36 Tony La Russa - Baseball Hall of Famer & 4x Manager of the Year 25:50 Tim Hudson - A's Hall of Famer, World Series Champion & 4x All-Star 33:40 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now 50:35 Liam Hendriks - 2x American League Reliever of the Year & Former A's Closer 1:03:16 Mark Mulder - 2025 A's Hall of Famer & 2x All-Star 1:12:00 Barry Zito - A's Hall of Famer, 2002 AL Cy Young Winner & World Series Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 5-3 win vs the Boston Red Sox in the finale of their three-game set from Fenway Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend takes calls from fans and discusses the A's 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox in game two of their three-game set from Fenway Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 12:15 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network 30:10 Liam Hendriks - 2x Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year 43:08 Tony La Russa - Baseball Hall of Famer & Former A's Manager 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 Boston Red Sox in game one of their three-game set from Fenway Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 13:32 Mark Mulder - 2025 A's Hall of Famer & 2x All-Star 27:00 Chris Caray & Johnny Doskow - A's Radio Broadcasters for Hot Take Tuesday 42:11 Mark McGwire - 1987 AL ROY, World Series Champion & A's Hall of Famer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Jessica Kleinschmidt take calls and discuss the Athletics' 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds in the finale of their three-game series from West Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 33:19 Adam Burke - Managing Editor for VSiN.com 43:52 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics 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 Red Sox and Reds that include: 1:00 Colby Thomas - A's Outfielder 11:05 Mason Barnett - A's Starting Pitcher 20:47 Dave O'Brien - TV Broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox 32:02 Jesús Cano - Writer/Editor for Baseball America 47:14 Eno Sarris - National Baseball Writer for the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the A's walk-off win vs the Red Sox, Lawrence Butler's at-bat vs Aroldis Chapman, Nick Kurtz & Shea Langeliers joining the 30 home run club, his expectations for Luis Severino the rest of the season, playing spoiler and the A's Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices