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This segment starts with real tension in Rangers land and somehow ends in a full-blown extraterrestrial argument. Callers and hosts dive into the fallout surrounding Adam Fox, questions about leadership decisions, Team USA snubs, and whether the Rangers dismantled the core around him. Is Fox quietly fed up, or is this all overblown? Then the show swerves into pure everyday frustration as listeners nominate the most impossible things to open on Earth, from razor-sharp plastic clamshell packaging to pickle jars that feel welded shut. Pro tips, battle scars, and universal rage included. And just when you think it can't get more chaotic, the phones light up with debates about Derek Jeter's defense, Gold Gloves vs advanced metrics, and whether the eye test still matters. Finally, things go completely cosmic. Ancient aliens, the Fermi paradox, dinosaurs in space suits, and the mind-bending size of the universe take over as the crew argues that alien life almost certainly exists… but will probably never find us.
It’s National Trading Card Day and we’re diving deep into the hobby. Dan sits down with Tyler from Slab Factory to talk about the explosive growth of sports cards and Pokémon, the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, the rise of rarity in the hobby, and why collecting today looks very different from the junk wax era. We break down: The evolution of trading cards from the 80s and 90s to the 2020 boom Why Pokémon continues to surge The difference between game-worn and player-worn patch cards The most iconic card of all time (yes… the Jordan rookie debate) Building a personal collection vs. chasing value Educating kids in the hobby and avoiding fake cards Slab Factory’s growth from Eau Claire to Madison Plus, Tyler shares pieces from his personal collection — including patch cards, a Derek Jeter rookie, a Jackson Chourio rookie, and talks about his dream card: the Fleer Michael Jordan rookie. Whether you’re ripping packs with your kids, hunting grails, or just getting back into the hobby after 2020, this episode is for you. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Diving into some of the very best stories from a few baseball legends. -----Sources: Baseball 100 - Joe Posnanski-----Sources/Essays are linked in the time stamps below0:00 - Brooks Robinson - An essay from a 13-year-old boy4:34 - Justin Verlander and Ted Williams - The power of negative energy13:25 - Ted Williams - Put it on the line14:38 - The infectious joy of Enrnie Banks19:00 - Derek Jeter - One hit at a time and loving the truth25:05 - Ichiro Suzuki and Jeter - Small wins26:30 - The unlikely path of Larry Walker 29:10 - Frank Thomas - Meaning > Talent32:00 - The approach of Tom Seaver38:40 - Hank Aaron - The burden of greatness43:40 - Mariano Rivera, Sandy Koufax, and Randy Johnson - Some short stories52:23 - Joe Dimaggio - You need some luck54:20 - Mike Schmidt - Keep the joy alive-----Check out my books below.Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence-----Check out our other episodes on baseball legends:#116. Derek Jeter#135. Clayton Kershaw
Mazel Morons! Today, we're going straight from a wholesome Barnes & Noble nostalgia trip into a full-on debate about point-of-purchase snacks, condom roulette, Derek Jeter gift baskets, and why no one uses protection anymore. Plus, Oscar snubs, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills drama, Traitors casting fails, and some of the wildest Moron Mail confessions yet (including a husband's old-phone sex tape discovery). What are ya nuts? Love ya!Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/goodguys Go to https://kachava.com and use code GOODGUYS for 15% off your first order.Head to Superpower.com and use code GOODGUYS at checkout for $20 off your membership. After you sign up, they'll ask how you heard about them, so make sure to mention this podcast to support the show.Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code GUYS at checkout. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chris Holman welcomes Sam Connell, New General Manager, Battle Creek Battle Jacks. Welcome Sam, please share some of your career leading up to being named a baseball GM last September? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball, Building the Future From a Historic Home Battle Creek Battle Jacks Announce New Tagline and Tease Alternate Identity for 2026 Battle Creek, Mich. (January 16, 2026). The Battle Creek Battle Jacks today announced a new official tagline that will guide the organization into its next chapter, while also previewing plans for a Southwest Michigan alternate identity to be introduced during the 2026 season. As the Battle Jacks prepare to enter its fifth season since the rebrand from the “Bombers”, the announcement reflects a moment of reflection, pride, and purpose for the organization and the community it serves. Beginning in 2026, the Battle Jacks will officially carry the tagline: Battle Creek Battle Jacks. Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball. The new identity represents more than a branding update. It signals a renewed commitment to Battle Creek, recognition of the city's deep baseball roots, and a long-term vision that positions the ballpark as the gathering place for baseball fans across the entire Southwest Michigan region. “This moment is about clarity,” said Owner and President Scott Miles. “Southwest Michigan is -*the region we serve. Battle Creek is the home that defines it. Our ballpark stands on some of the most historic baseball grounds in the Midwest. Hall of Famers played here in their early years. Generations of families have come through this park. Past teams wore Southwest Michigan across their chests because Battle Creek had earned that identity.” A Home Built on History Baseball in Battle Creek did not begin with the Battle Jacks. For decades, Bailey Park and historic C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek have stood among the Midwest's most important amateur baseball venues. Long before the Battle Jacks took the field, the park hosted professional baseball, championship teams, and a who's who of Michigan baseball royalty. From future Hall of Famers like Derek Jeter and John Smoltz in the earliest stages of their careers to countless unforgettable summer nights, the ballpark helped shape the baseball culture of Michigan. Families traveled from communities across Southwest Michigan to watch the game played here. Players grew up dreaming of stepping onto this field. Teams proudly represented not just a city, but an entire region. Calling Battle Creek the Home of Southwest Michigan Baseball is not a marketing slogan. It is recognition of what has already been true for generations. “This ballpark is sacred ground,” Miles said. “When you walk into Bailey Park, you feel the history. Our responsibility is to protect that legacy while building something that honors it and carries it forward.” A Natural Evolution in Year Five When the Battle Jacks rebranded in 2021, the team's original tagline, Fans Best Friend, captured the warmth, accessibility, and family-first spirit that defined the franchise's early years. That identity will continue to serve a meaningful purpose within the organization. “That foundation mattered,” said General Manager Sam Connell. “As a young organization, that identity helped us build trust and connection. It reflected who we were at that moment.” Now entering the fifth season, the organization has grown, expectations have grown, and the role the team plays in the community and across the region has grown as well.
Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.
Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.
Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.
In episode 2009, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian, actor, and host of Podcast But Outside, Andrew Michaan, to discuss… RFK Jr. And Kid Rock Team Up For Workout Video/Cringe Comedy Masterclass, We Need to Talk About Piven Experience, The Epstein Files Just Derailed Jimmy Fallon’s Pasta Sauce Plans and more! RFK Jr. And Kid Rock Team Up For Workout Video/Cringe Comedy Masterclass ‘What the [bleep] did I just watch?’ RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock urging Americans to ‘get active’ Conservatives trying to put Tim Heidecker out of a job. Another Controversial Stance From RFK Jr: Working Out in Jeans Inside Kid Rock's Massive White House Replica with Golden Urinal Kid Rock RFK Rock Out Work Out Has Dropped And We’ll Never Be The Same The Epstein Files have smashed Jimmy Fallon’s spaghetti sauce dreams Jimmy Fallon Kills Planned Pasta Sauce Line With Pal Tommy Mottola as Epstein Friendship Is Revealed This is the trademark for the sauce venture that Jimmy Fallon and Tommy Mottola were launching Soon Yi Previn Shades Fallon in Epstein Files Email Jimmy Debuts New P'Jimmies Summer Line | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Awkward Moment Between Paris Hilton And Jimmy Fallon Highlights The Absurdity Of NFTs Celebrity Promoters Sued Over Bored Ape NFT Endorsements Xochitl Welcomes Jimmy Fallon as an Investor and Brand Partner Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan Try Jimmy's Celebrity Tomato Salsa, Talk The Thursday Murder Club Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Jimmy Fallon join TGL New York Golf Club investor group A short-seller has challenged Jimmy Fallon to a $1 million bet over an air-taxi company he's promoted LISTEN: Robbed You (with Mariah the Scientist) by Summer WalkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, I talk about what I feel are the top 5 best moments in the career of Derek Jeter. Feel free to share your top 5 best moments in the career of Derek Jeter at HistoricPinstripes@gmail.com Trivia Question: Who has the most plate appearances in the history of the New york Yankees? Historic Pinstripes On Facebook Historic Pinstripes On X Historic Pinstripes On Instagram
How many championships in a row would it take before baseball fans finally tune out… or would a superteam actually make the sport more compelling? The guys break down the Dodgers' overwhelming dominance, why players and owners may secretly love it, and how a modern dynasty could reshape the league's future, TV ratings, and even the next labor battle. Then things get heated when a caller challenges Evan's stance on Derek Jeter, sparking a fiery debate over legacy, defense, Gold Gloves, analytics, and the eternal clash between the eye test and the numbers. Can Jeter be the second-greatest shortstop ever and still be overrated in one part of his game? The phones go wild. Plus: Mets talk ranging from the captain conversation to clubhouse narratives, how leadership actually works inside a locker room, and why fan sensitivity often depends on who delivers the criticism, not just what's being said.
A casual conversation about the Yankees' defense turns into a full-blown firestorm: Was Anthony Volpe actually a better defender than Derek Jeter at one point… and are Yankees legends being remembered through nostalgia instead of reality? The crew dives headfirst into the eye-test vs. analytics war, comparing Jeter and Bernie Williams to true defensive icons and asking whether clutch moments have overshadowed defensive shortcomings. Is criticizing all-time greats fair analysis or sacrilege in New York? From advanced stats to “he made every play that mattered,” the debate spirals into how fans remember greatness, how narratives stick, and why postseason memories shape reputations more than regular-season performance.
Aaron Judge is already the most feared hitter in baseball… and now he might be coming for the basepaths too. After revealing a specific area he wants to improve, Judge hints that he plans to dramatically increase his stolen bases, potentially turning walks into instant scoring threats and making the Yankees' offense even more dangerous. The crew reacts, makes bold predictions for his 2026 steal total, and debates whether aggression on the bases is worth the injury risk for a superstar of his size. Did Juan Soto's sudden speed surge inspire Judge? Can a player with Judge's frame realistically swipe 30 or more bags in today's game? Plus, a caller sparks a heated throwback argument about Yankees teams of the past, defensive strength up the middle, and whether legends like Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams are remembered more fondly than they actually played in the field. Is nostalgia clouding reality, or are analytics missing what made those teams great?
Hour 4 previews the Marlins' upcoming season and features Joe taking some shots at Derek Jeter. The conversation turns to the NFL, debating whether stars like Travis Kelce or Aaron Rodgers will return next season and who will be the top contenders—Rams, Seahawks, or Bills—while noting the Dolphins' long Super Bowl odds and limited free-agent flexibility, with Joe stressing patience. They also break down the Super Bowl halftime show, giving props to Bad Bunny's production while acknowledging mixed reactions from fans, and reflect on the underwhelming game itself, including a brief discussion of the commercials.
The guys have Mike blind rank all of the people he has complained about over the years.
Send JD a text message and be heard!@jorgie1006 @nyyankeeheights came on today to talk about his amazing sports journeys. @yankees are his religion. He's seen them play in 25 of the 30 @mlb stadiums. Started the sports road trip in 2014, think #bucketlist✔️ on steroids: #cfb @sec stadiums @ndfootball @umichfootball @msu_football @uncfootball the #holywar @coastalfootball @emufb @gopherfootball @nfl @dallascowboys @attstadium & @nascar to name a few. Jorge loves a good stadium tour too. @sluggernation factory I learned from Jorge that @derekjeter used a P72 bat his whole career. Huge fan of #breweries with a goal of trying 10k unique beers & current count 1083. @dccomics we are both Batman fans thanks @davideshoupauthor for John Van Fleet info. Jorge also likes to see things in the places he visits. He's held original artwork from Bill Watterson's Calvin & Hobbes. @wutangclan follows them too & we decided we'll see them @spherevegas it needs to happen. A sports trivia question for Jorge which of course he knew and he wants to start a Yankeeology class. Jorge I'll be the first to sign up.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST
Nathan Andrews, host of Full Count Chaos, shares his wit, wisdom & love of the Baltimore Orioles on BaseballBiz On Deck2026 lFront office is ready to spend and bring in new talent for the teamMike Elias' liftoffOrioles owner, Rubenstein – ready to spend the moneySigning Pete Alonso to the Orioles – a pleasant surpriseTransition from Chris Davis to Alonso Taylor Ward coming up with some punch in his batDeparture of Grayson RodriguezO's looking for outfieldersNathan's dad pitched for the Orioles organizationLoss of a lifetime Season Ticket – No internet to resolveUncle Jim Lehew, side arm pitcherKen Babby, Rays owner, dad was General Counsel for the OriolesRays New Stadium – Don't Ask – Don't Tell Rays' Puerto Rico night at George Steinbrenner fieldNFL - Bucs & Panthers game @ Raymond JamesMLB could take notes from NFL on how to attract young fansNFL Nickelodeon broadcast for kids MLB needs more than $1 hot dogs to attract a younger audienceNot a Chris Mullins fan – will Mullins play a role similar to Manuel MargotDelmon Young Trade Tree - Chris Archer deal – Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows & Shane BazDelmon Young 2014 - he will never have to buy a drink in his life in BaltimoreWhat is Chris Archer doingRays history of sending pitching to MinnesotaAL East Outlook – Blue Jays will have a tougher time this upcoming seasonVladdy the superstar – the Shohei Ohtani of the Blue JaysWhat would the Blue Jays look like if they added Kyle Tucker Yankees ‘Sense of Entitlement – We're Supposed to Win' they need a Joe Torre mentality Players who follow their managers & coachesAre the Orioles done with trades and signings for 2026Things are getting weird with the Orioles - Elias willing to give up prospects Will Orioles need to add new arms to the team, starters, closersStarting Strong 5 pitchers – Bradish, Baz, Rogers, Eflin & KremerAdd a Tarik Skubal to the teamOrioles bullpen – what nextWill Felix Bautista pitch for the Orioles againDid Trevor Rogers trade his soul for his 2025 performanceWill Felix Bautista pitch for the Orioles againKyle Bradish came back strong after Tommy John surgeryShane Baz can be a strong #2 or #3 pitcher Will the O's and extend Baz's contract as he is in his arbitration yearsO's get a veteran vibe with Pete AlonsoMike Elias is finally, writing those checks that Rubenstein keeps shoving in his pocketWill O's use that money to extend contracts with high performers on the teamWishing John Harbaugh all the best after departing from the RavensLooking for a full house at Camden Yards this season with the 2026 OriolesMat's visit to Camden Yards & watching Derek Jeter finishing up his career with the YankeesSeeing 7,000 fans in the stadium - You might want to fix thisHopes to see consistently see 30,000 fans in Camden Yards in 2026Special Thanks to Full Count Chaos' Nathan Andrews for sharing his love of the Orioles and insights on the upcoming season for the O's. you can hear more about the Orioles from Nathan at www.fullcountchaos.comif you enjoyed today's show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. you can discover more on Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballBizOnDeck.comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward
SEASON 4 EPISODE 41: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN The president of the United States is celebrating the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife. It is at first impossible to believe that what follows isn’t satire. Then it becomes heart-breaking that it isn’t satire. Then it becomes infuriating. Finally it becomes more evidence that every minute this man is permitted to REMAIN president – the rest of us – the rest of us in the WORLD – are in mortal danger. Trump really believes that Rob Reiner “passed away… due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with… Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Trump’s ability to make everything about HIM – his need to be, as the old dark joke goes, the bride at every wedding and the corpse at every funeral – is not some kind of act. You will recall his reaction to 9/11 – that it made HIM the owner of the SECOND tallest building in downtown Manhattan, not just the third. It crested when he publicly speculated that a baseball player broke his ankle because he sold his apartment in a Trump building. It is called Shallow Affect and it means in essence that you do not KNOW how actual normal humans interact nor what causes the events in THEIR lives. You cannot CONCEIVE of their lives. You look at a picture of the world and you see only you. You look in a mirror and you correctly see YOU but you are firmly convinced that when OTHERS look in THEIR mirrors… they ALSO see only you. Human beings do not believe these things. Trump does. It means he can believe - and do - anything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill opened the show by reacting to the Eagles surprising loss to the Chargers and discussed who the most to blame is for Philly's offensive struggles. Buy or Sell was next as friends and family of Bill asked him some hard hitting questions, including if Adam Klug or DeCel was the better producer and if Bill is done with his bad Derek Jeter takes. Hour one wrapped up with Bill reacting to the news that the Colts worked out 44-year old Philip Rivers. Hour two opened with Andrew Bogusch hopping on the show to participate in both "Whisper Phone" and "Truth or Bogusch." Part II of Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if he believes in the dead internet theory and if he secretly hates puns. The show ended with Bill reacting to the breaking news that the Dodgers are signing All-Star closer Edwin Diaz.
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We have snow assault and shooting shoplifter vigilantes in the Ill-Advised News. We hear how Derek Jeter is just like us, play Can’t Beat Cassiday, and rant about family members who keep medical secrets. We celebrate Tre Cool’s bday with a game, Anthony goes for another karaoke attempt, and we have a double Florida Ill-Advised News. Support the show and follow us here Twitter, Insta, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and the Edge! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textWe began by talking about the best HOFers that did not make the HOF. Not hitting as many home runs hurt the chances of Derek Jeter, Wade Boggs, and Tony Gwynn all of whom did not win an MVP. Manny Ramirez did hit a lot of HRs never won an MVP, but he's also not a HOFer. Mike Piazza never won an MVP finishing second twice. Dylan Cease got the big bucks for seven years while Sonny Gray got $41M for one year. Pitchers get paid in different ways but long term deals have been harder to get for pitchers. Now Framber Valdez is smiling. Nine managers were selected to replace ones not coming back. Warren Schaeffer the latest as he signed on with the #Rockies. Good luck. We talked about the others who'd already taken the job. And then there's the #Mets. We go unit by unit although we did not talk about catcher Francisco Alvarez. Is there a way for the team to compete for a pennant in 2026? They have work to do. Will Francisco Lindor be named team captain? Juan Soto does not seem to want the job. Fortunately there is still time pre-season to continue to change the team after trading Brandon Nimmo for Gold Glove 2B Marcus Semien. Then there's time until the trading deadline too!Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music! Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com. You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel. And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com
In this week's episode, I rate the movies and streaming shows I saw in Autumn 2025. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store: GHOSTS2025 The coupon code is valid through December 1, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 278 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is November 21st, 2025, and today I am sharing my reviews of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Fall 2025. We also have a Coupon of the Week and an update my current writing, audiobook, and publishing projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off all the ebooks in The Ghosts series at my Payhip store, and that is GHOSTS2025. And as always, we'll have the link to my Payhip store and the coupon code in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through December 1, 2025, so if you need a new ebook for this fall, we have got you covered. Now for my current writing and publishing projects: I'm very pleased to report that Blade of Shadows, the second book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series, is now out. You can get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and my Payhip store. By the time this episode goes live, all those stores should be available and you can get the book at any one of them and I hope you will read and enjoy it. I'm also 15,000 words into what will be my next main project Wizard-Assassin, the fifth book in the Half-Elven Thief series, and if all goes well, I want that to be out before Christmas. I'm also working on the outline for what will be the third book in the Blades of Ruin series, Blade of Storms, and that will hopefully, if all goes well, be the first book I publish in 2026. In audiobook news, as I mentioned last week, the audiobook of Blade of Flames is done and I believe as of this recording, you can get at my Payhip store, Google Play, Kobo, and I think Spotify. It's not up on Audible or Apple yet, but that should be soon, if all goes well. That is excellently narrated by Brad Wills. Hollis McCarthy is still working on Cloak of Embers. I believe main recording is done for that and it just has to be edited and proofed, so hopefully we'll get both audiobooks to you before the end of the year. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:08 Main Topic of the Week: Autumn 2025 Movie Review Roundup Now on to this week's main project, the Autumn 2025 Movie Review Roundup. I watched a lot of classic horror movies this time around. The old Universal black and white monster movies from the '30s and '40s turned up on Prime for Halloween and I hadn't seen them since I was a kid, so I watched a bunch of them in October and November, which seemed an appropriate thing to do for Halloween. They mostly held up as well as I remembered from when I was a kid, which was a nice surprise. As ever, the grades I give these movies are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions and thoughts. With that, let's take a look at the movies from least favorite to most favorite. First up is The Other Guys, which came out in 2010 and this is a parody of the buddy cop/ cowboy cop movie along with a heavy critique of the reckless and corrupt culture of late 2000s Wall Street. "Dumb funny" movies I've noticed tend to fall on either side of the "dumb but actually funny" or "dumb and not funny" line. And this one definitely landed on "dumb but actually funny". Danson and Highsmith, played by The Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, are two maverick popular detectives who never do paperwork. Their paperwork is always done by Allen Gamble, who's played by Will Ferrell and Terry Hoitz, played by Mark Wahlberg. Gamble is a mild-mannered forensic accountant, while Hoitz desperately wants to be as cool as either Danson or Highsmith, but since he accidentally shot Yankees player Derek Jeter (in a recurring gag), he's a pariah within the New York Police Department. However, Danon and Highsmith's plot armor suddenly run out and they accidentally kill themselves in a darkly hilarious scene that made me laugh so much I hurt a little. Hoitz wants to step into their shoes, but Gamble has stumbled onto potentially dangerous case and soon Hoitz and Gamble have to overcome their difficulties and unravel a complicated financial crime. This was pretty funny and I enjoyed it. Amusingly in real life, someone like Gamble would be massively respected in whatever law enforcement agency he works for, since someone who prepares ironclad paperwork and correct documentation that stands up in court is an invaluable asset in law enforcement work. Overall Grade: B Next up is Fantastic Four: First Steps, which came out in 2025. I like this though, to be honest, I liked Thunderbolts and Superman 2025 better. I think my difficulty is I never really understood The Fantastic Four as a concept and why they're appealing. Maybe the Fantastic Four are one of those things you just have to imprint on when you're a kid to really enjoy or maybe at my age, the sort of retro futurism of the Four, the idea that science, technology, and rational thought will solve all our problems does seem a bit naive after the last 65 years of history or so. Additionally, the idea of a naked silver space alien riding a surfboard does seem kind of ridiculous. Anyway, the movie glides over the origin story of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm and gets right into it. To their surprise, Reed and Sue find out that Sue is pregnant, which seemed unlikely due to their superpower induced genetic mutations. Shortly after that, the Silver Surfer arrives and announces that Earth will be devoured by Galactus. The Four travel in their spaceship to confront Galactus and realize that he's a foe far beyond their power, but Galactus offers them a bargain. If Reed and Sue give him their son, he will leave Earth in peace. They refuse and so it's up to the Four to figure out a way to save Earth and Reed and Sue's son. Pretty solid superhero movie all told, but it is amusing how in every version of the character, Reed Richards is allegedly the smartest man on Earth but still can't keep his mouth shut to save his life. Overall Grade: B The next movie is Superman, which came out in 1978. After seeing the 2025 version of Superman, I decided to watch the old one from the '70s. It's kind of a classic because it was one of the progenitors of the modern superhero film. Interestingly, it was one of the most expensive films ever made at that time, costing about $55 million in '70s-era dollars, which are much less inflated than today. A rough back of the envelope calculation would put 55 million in the '70s worth at about $272 million today, give or take. Anyway, this was a big gamble, but it paid off for the producers since they got $300 million back, which would be like around $1.4 billion in 2025 money. Anyway, the movie tells the origin story of Superman, how his father Jor-El knows that Krypton is doomed, so he sends Kal-El to Earth. Kal-El is raised as Clark Kent by his adoptive Kansas parents and uses his powers to become Superman- defender of truth, justice, and the American way. Superman must balance his growing feelings for ace reporter Lois Lane with his need for a secret identity and the necessity of stopping Lex Luthor's dangerous schemes. Christopher Reeve was an excellent Superman and the special effects were impressive by the standards of 1978, but I think the weakest part of the movie were the villains. Lex Luthor just seemed comedic and not at all that threatening. Unexpected fun fact: Mario Puzio, author of The Godfather, wrote the screenplay. Overall Grade: B Next up is Superman II, which came out in 1980. This is a direct sequel to the previous movie. When Superman stops terrorists from detonating a nuclear bomb by throwing it into space, the blast releases the evil Kryptonian General Zod and his minions from their prison and they decide to conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Superman is falling deeper in love with the Lois Lane and unknowing of the threat from Zod, decides to renounce his powers to live with Lois as an ordinary man. I think this had the same strengths and weaknesses as the first movie. Christopher Reeve was an excellent Superman. The special effects were impressive by the standards of the 1980s, but the villains remained kind of comedic goofballs. Additionally, and while this will sound harsh, this version of Lois Lane was kind of dumb and her main function in the plot was to generate problems for Superman via her questionable decisions. Like at the end, Superman has to wipe her memory because she can't keep his secret identity to herself. If this version of Lois Lane lived today, she'd be oversharing everything she ever thought or heard on TikTok. The 2025 movie version of Lois, by contrast, bullies Mr. Terrific into lending her his flying saucer so she can rescue Superman when he's in trouble and is instrumental in destroying Lex Luthor's public image and triggering his downfall. 1970s Louis would've just had a meltdown and made things worse until Superman could get around to rescuing her. Overall, I would say the 1978 movie was too goofy, the Zac Snyder Superman movies were too grimdark, but the 2025 Superman hit the right balance between goofy and serious. Overall Grade: B Next up is Dracula, which came out in 1931, and this was one of the earliest horror movies ever made and also one of the earliest movies ever produced with sound. It is a very compressed adaptation of the stage version of Dracula. Imagine the theatrical stage version of Dracula, but then imagine that the movie was only 70 minutes long, so you have to cut a lot to fit the story into those 70 minutes. So if you haven't read the book, Dracula the movie from 1931 will not make a lot of sense. It's almost like the "Cliff's Notes Fast Run" version of Dracula. That said, Bela Lugosi's famous performance as Dracula really carries the movie. Like Boris Karloff in Frankenstein and The Mummy (which we'll talk about shortly), Bela Lugosi really captures the uncanny valley aspect of Dracula because the count isn't human anymore and has all these little tics of a creature that isn't human but only pretending to be one. Edward Van Sloan's performance as Dr. Van Helsing is likewise good and helped define the character in the public eye. So worth watching as a historical artifact, but I think some of the other Universal monster movies (which we'll discuss shortly) are much stronger. Overall Grade: B Next up is The Horror of Dracula, which came out in 1958. This is one of the first of the Hammer Horror movies from the '50s, starring Peter Cushing as Dr. Van Helsing and Christopher Lee as Count Dracula. It's also apparently the first vampire movie ever made in color. Like the 1931 version of Dracula, it's a condensed version of the story, though frankly, I think it hangs together a little better. Van Helsing is a bit more of an action hero in this one, since in the end he engages Dracula in fisticuffs. The movie is essentially carried by the charisma of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee and worth watching as a good example of a classic '50s horror movie. Overall Grade: B Next up is The Wolf Man, which came out in 1941. This is another one of the classic Universal horror movies. This one features Lon Cheney Jr. as Larry Talbot, the younger son of Sir John Talbot. Larry's older brother died in a hunting accident, so Larry comes home to reconcile with his father and take up his duties as the family heir. Larry is kind of an amiable Average Joe and is immediately smitten with the prettiest girl in the village, but when he takes her out for a walk, they're attacked by a werewolf, who bites Larry. Larry and everyone else in the village do not believe in werewolves, but they're about to have their minds changed the hard way. The transformation sequences where Larry turns into the Wolfman were cutting edge of the time, though poor Lon Chaney Jr had to stay motionless for hours as they gradually glued yak hair to him. I think Claude Rains had the best performance in the movie as Sir John and he's almost the co-protagonist. Overall Grade: B Next up is Jurassic World: Rebirth, which came out in 2025, which I thought was a perfectly straightforward but nonetheless enjoyable adventure film. After all the many disasters caused by various genetic engineering experiments in the previous movies, dinosaurs mostly live in relatively compatible ecosystems and tropical zones near the equator. No one's looking to create a theme park with dinosaurs or create bioengineered dinosaurs as military assets any longer. However, the dinosaurs are still valuable for research and a pharmaceutical company is developing a revolutionary drug for treating cardiac disease. They just need some dinosaur blood from three of the largest species to finish it, and so the company hires a team of mercenaries to retrieve the blood. We have the usual Jurassic Park style story tropes: the savvy mercenary leader, the scientist protesting the ethics of it all, the sinister corporate executive, the troubled family getting sucked into the chaos. And of course, it all goes wrong and there are lots and lots of dinosaurs running around. It's all been done before of course, but this was done well and was entertaining. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is The Thursday Murder Club, which came out in 2025, and this is a cozy mystery set in a very high-end retirement home. Retired nurse Joyce moves into Coopers Chase, the aforementioned high end retirement home. Looking to make new friends, she falls in with a former MI6 agent named Liz, a retired trade unionist named Ron, and psychiatrist Ibrahim, who have what they call The Thursday Murder Club, where they look into cold cases and attempt to solve them. However, things are not all sunshine and light at Coopers Chase as the two owners of the building have fallen out. When one of them is murdered, The Thursday Murder Club has to solve a real murder before Coopers Chase is bulldozed to make high-end apartments. A good cozy mystery with high caliber acting talent. Both Pierce Brosnan and Jonathan Price are in the movie and regrettably do not share a scene together, because that would've been hilarious since they were both in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies in the '90s with Brosnan as Bond and Price as the Bond villain for the movie. Overall Grade: B+ Next up is The Creature From the Black Lagoon, which came out in 1954 and is one of the last of the black and white classic horror movies since in the '50s, color film was just around the corner. When a scientist finds the unusual half fish, half human fossil on a riverbank in Brazil, he decides to organize an expedition upriver to see if he can find the rest of the fossil. The trail leads his expedition to the mysterious Black Lagoon, which all the locals avoid because of its bad reputation, but a living member of the species that produce the fossils lurking the lagoon while it normally doesn't welcome visitors, it does like the one female member of the expedition and decides to claim her for its own. The creature was good monster and the underwater water sequences were impressive by the standards of the 1950s. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Invisible Man, which came out in 1933, and this is another of the classic Universal black and white horror movies. Jack Griffin is a scientist who discovered a chemical formula for invisibility. Unfortunately, one of the drugs in his formula causes homicidal insanity, so he becomes a megalomaniac who wants to use his invisibility to rule the world. This causes Griffin to overlook the numerous weaknesses of his invisibility, which allow the police to hunt him down. The Invisible Man's special effects were state of the art at the time and definitely hold up nearly a hundred years later. It's worth watching as another classic of the genre. Claude Rains plays Griffin, and as with The Wolf Man, his performance as Griffin descends into homicidal insanity is one of the strengths of the movie. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Mummy, which came out in 1932, and this is another of the original Universal black and white horror movies. Boris Karloff plays the Mummy, who is the ancient Egyptian priest Imhotep, who was mummified alive for the crime of desiring the Pharaoh's daughter Ankh-es-en-Amon. After 3,000 years, Imhotep is accidentally brought back to life when an archeologist reads a magical spell and Imhotep sets out immediately to find the reincarnation of his beloved and transform her into a mummy as well so they can live together forever as undead. Edward Van Sloan plays Dr. Mueller, who is basically Edward Van Sloan's Van Helsing from Dracula if Van Helsing specialized in mummy hunting rather than vampire hunting. This version of the Mummy acts more like a Dungeons and Dragons lich instead of the now classic image of a shambling mummy in dragging bandages. That said, Boris Karloff is an excellent physical actor. As he does with Frankenstein, he brings Imhotep to life. His performance captures the essence of a creature that hasn't been human for a very long time, is trying to pretend to be human, and isn't quite getting there. Of course, the plot was reused for the 1999 version of The Mummy with Brendan Fraser. That was excellent and this is as well. Overall Grade: A- Next up is The Wedding Singer, which came out in 1998, and this is basically the Adam Sandler version of a Hallmark movie. Adam Sandler plays Robbie, a formerly famous musician whose career has lapsed and has become a wedding singer and a venue singer. He befriends the new waitress Julia at the venue, played by Drew Barrymore. The day after that, Robbie's abandoned at the altar by his fiancée, which is understandably devastating. Meanwhile, Julia's fiancé Glenn proposes to her and Robbie agrees to help her with the wedding planning since he's an expert in the area and knows all the local vendors. However, in the process, Robbie and Julia fall in love, but are in denial about the fact, a situation made more tense when Robbie realizes Glenn is cheating on Julia and intends to continue to do so after the wedding. So it's basically a Hallmark movie filtered through the comedic sensibilities of Adam Sandler. It was very funny and Steve Buscemi always does great side characters in Adam Sandler movies. Overall Grade: A Next up is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which came out in 2025. This movie was sort of a self-indulgent victory lap, but it was earned. The writers of the sitcom Community used to joke that they wanted "six seasons and a movie" and Downton Abbey got "six seasons and three movies". Anyway, this movie is about handing off things to the next generation. Lord Grantham is reluctant to fully retire as his daughter goes through a scandal related to her divorce. The next generation of servants take over as the previous ones ease into retirement. What's interesting is both the nobles and the servants are fully aware that they're sort of LARPing a historical relic by this point because by 1930, grand country houses like Downton were increasingly rare in the UK since World War I wiped out most of them and crippling post-war taxes and economic disruption finished off many more. Anyway, if you like Downton Abbey, you like this movie. Overall Grade: A Next up is Argo, which came out in 2012, a very tense thriller about the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979. During that particular crisis, six Americans escaped the embassy and hid out at the Canadian Ambassador's house in Tehran. For obvious reasons, the Canadian ambassador wanted them out as quickly as possible, so the CIA and the State Department needed to cook up a plan to get the six out while the rest of the government tried to figure out what to do about the larger group of hostages. Finally, the government comes with "Argo." A CIA operative will create a fake film crew, a fake film company, and smuggle the six out of Tehran as part of the production. The movie was very tense and very well constructed, even if you know the outcome in advance if you know a little bit of history. Ben Affleck directed and starred, and this was in my opinion one of his best performances. It did take some liberties with historical accuracy, but nonetheless, a very tense political thriller/heist movie with some moments of very dark comedy. Overall Grade: A Next up is The Naked Gun, which came out in 2025, and this is a pitch perfect parody of the gritty cop movie with a lot of absurdist humor, which works well because Liam Neeson brings his grim action persona to the movie and it works really well with the comedy. Neeson plays Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original Frank Drebin from The Naked Gun movies back in the '80s. After stopping a bank robbery, Drebin finds himself investigating the suicide of an engineer for the sinister tech mogul Richard Cane. Naturally, the suicide isn't what it appears and when the engineer's mysterious but seductive sister asks for Drebin's help, he pushes deeper into the case. Richard Cane was a hilarious villain because the writers couldn't decide which tech billionaire to parody with him, so they kind of parodied all the tech billionaires at once, and I kid you not, the original Frank Drebin makes an appearance as a magical owl. It was hilarious. Overall Grade: A Now for my two favorite things I saw in Autumn 2025. The first is the combination of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, which came out in 1931 and 1935. These are two separate movies, but Frankenstein leads directly to Bride of Frankenstein, so I'm going to treat them as one movie. Honestly, I think they're two halves of the same story the way that Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame would be two halves of the same story 90 years later, so I'll review them as one. Frankenstein by itself on its own will get a B. Colin Clive's performance is Dr. Henry Frankenstein was great, and Boris Karloff gives the Creature a suitable air of menace and uncanny valley. You really feel like he's something that's been brought to life but isn't quite right and still extremely dangerous. The movie does have a very pat ending that implies everyone will live happily ever after, with Dr. Frankenstein's father giving a toast to his son. But Bride of Frankenstein takes everything from the first movie and improves on it. It's one of those sequels that actually makes the preceding movie better. In Bride, Henry is recovering from his ordeal and swears off his experiments of trying to create artificial humans, but the Creature survived the fire at the windmill at the end of the last movie and is seeking for a new purpose. Meanwhile, Henry receives a visit from his previous mentor, the sinister Dr. Pretorius. Like Henry, Pretorius succeeded in creating artificial life and now he wants to work with Henry to perfect their work, but Henry refuses, horrified by the consequences of his previous experiments. Pretorius, undaunted, makes an alliance with the Creature, who then kidnaps Henry's wife. This will let Pretorius force Henry to work on their ultimate work together-a bride for the Creature. Bride of Frankenstein is a lot tighter than Frankenstein. It was surprising to see how rapidly filmmaking techniques evolved over just four years. Pretorius is an excellent villain, more evil wizard than mad scientist, and the scene where he calmly and effortlessly persuades the Creature to his side was excellent. One amusing note, Bride was framed as Mary Shelley telling the second half of the story to her friends, and then the actress playing Mary Shelley, Elsa Lancaster, also played the Bride. So that was a funny bit of meta humor. Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein combined is one of my two favorite movies of Fall 2025. Overall Grade: A+ And now for my second favorite movie of Autumn 2025, which as it turns out is also Frankenstein, but Guillermo del Toro's version that came out in 2025. And honestly, I think Guillermo del Toro's version of Frankenstein is the best version put to screen so far and even does the rarest of all feats, it improves a little on the original novel. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein as a brilliant, driven scientist with something of a sociopathic edge. In other words, he's a man who's utterly inadequate to the task when his experiment succeeds and he actually creates an artificial human that have assembled dead body parts. Jacob Elordi does a good job as the Creature, playing him is essentially a good hearted man who's driven to violence and despair by the cruelty and rejection of the world. The recurring question of the Frankenstein mythos is whether or not Victor Frankenstein is the real monster. In this version, he definitely is, though he gets a chance to repent of his evil by the end. Honestly, everything about this was good. The performances, the cinematography, everything. How good was it? It was so good that I will waive my usual one grade penalty for unnecessary nudity since there were a few brief scenes of it. Overall Grade: A+ So that was the Autumn 2025 Movie Roundup. A lot of good movies this time around. While some movies of course were better than others, I didn't see anything I actively disliked, which is always nice. So that's it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.
Brandon Steiner, known as the king of sports memorabilia, shares his journey from a sports-crazed Brooklyn kid with $4,000 to a transformative figure in sports marketing. As founder and president of Collectible Exchange and Steiner Sports, Brandon discusses how he revolutionized the memorabilia industry and built a $50 million empire with exclusive partnerships with legendary athletes like Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and Muhammad Ali. He reflects on the fundamentals of business, the importance of delivering value, and the power of genuine relationships in building a successful sports marketing business. On this episode we talk about: Brandon's early entrepreneurial experience and lessons from working at top companies before starting his own business. The creation and growth of Steiner Sports, focusing on fundamentals, customer value, and brand loyalty. The process of building relationships with influential clients based on giving value first and expecting nothing in return. The founding of Collectible Exchange to help collectors manage and sell their memorabilia efficiently. Advice for young entrepreneurs on fundamentals, resilience, and maintaining authenticity in business. The critical role of enthusiasm and faith in persevering through challenges and competition. Top 3 Takeaways 1. Strong foundational business principles and fundamentals are key to long-term success.2. Building authentic, value-driven relationships fosters sustainable business growth.3. Passion combined with strategic giving and resilience creates lasting influence and opportunity. Notable Quotes "Making money is easy; staying authentic and keeping your brand on track is the hard part." "Put yourself in the customer's shoes to understand what they really need." "Do as much as you can for as many people as you can, as often as you can, and expect nothing back." Connect with Brandon Steiner: Website and Books: brandonsteiner.com ✖️✖️✖️✖️
The Great Debate Series: Coolest Athlete I Who are some cool athletes that we forgot about? I Do you deem Derek Jeter to be cool?
We start this second hour, congratulating the New York Yankees OF Aaron judge and Los Angeles Dodgers DH/P Shohei Ohtani for winning the AL & NL MVP award respectively , Tobin starts talking about Alex Rodrigues documentary on HBO Max. Tobin shares his thoughts of what he seen from the documentary .Of course his relationship with Derek Jeter was mentioned and it brought up the discussion about the top shortstops in 2000s and Tobin mentions a name that no one ever has put in the category of ARod, Jeter and Nomar Garciaparra. Tobin & Leroy talk sone Dolphins football as they face the Washington Commanders on Sunday in Madrid, Spain. After watching the New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday Night Football where do the Fins stand in the AFC East? The Bills and Patriots are on top and the New York Jets have the money and draft picks to reset. The Fins have a head coach and QB who are on the hot seat and no GM. Finally, we take a look at eh NFL week 11 schedule and which games "Tickle Leroy's Fancy".
On today's episode, we tackled the “Hall of Sentimentality” in sports—debating whether Hall of Fame induction should be about numbers, legacy, or pure nostalgia. I broke down why legends like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Don Mattingly are getting another shot at Cooperstown and questioned if baseball's sentimental streak is watering down greatness or righting old wrongs. Plus, we dove into the goaltending crisis in the NHL and kicked off a brand new “what if” segment—starting with, what if Derek Jeter never became a Yankee? If you love hot takes and fresh perspectives on the biggest stories in sports, this episode's for you!
Wyman & Bob give us their opinion on the hypothetical question of how competitive would the Mariners have been in the World Series against the Dodgers? Is there a chance that the Mariners should be looking to add an arm to their starting rotation in the offseason? Josh Naylor should be priority #1 for offseason acquisitions. // Is JSN the MVP of the Seahawks and possibly the best receiver in the NFL? Wyman & Bob break down the impact JSN has had this season and the numbers he is putting up in a new offensive system. // Sweeping the Dial: Geno Smith discussed how his relationship with Pete Carroll has helped him this season. Rich Eisen thinks Myles Garrett probably regrets staying in Cleveland. Derek Jeter teased Mookie Betts for getting one of his World Series rings from the COVID-shortened 2020 season.
The Blue Jays even the series with a Vlad homer off Ohtani. Derek Jeter joins Colin Cowherd to talk World Series memories — but says he doesn't miss playing. John Harbaugh weighs in on Lamar Jackson's walk-through, and Mark Schlereth gets real about flip flops, socks, and a very messy plane bathroom (thanks to him).
Malik Nabers finally has surgery — a month late and done by the Cowboys' doctor, leaving Gio shaking his head at the Giants. Jerry's back for an update, plus we find out if he's into heavy metal. We hear the Knicks' loss in Milwaukee, Vlad homers off Ohtani to even the Blue Jays series, Derek Jeter talks World Series memories, Harbaugh weighs in on Lamar Jackson, Schlereth rants about socks and flip flops… and Gio drops one real headline and three fake ones involving lollipops.
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jason Riley (World Class Performance Coach, NBA/NFL Trainer, and Kingdom Leader) to unpack what happens when your identity is built on achievements alone. Jason has trained over 100 professional athletes (Derek Jeter, Dez Bryant, at the highest level, but his greatest transformation didn't come in the weight room.. it came when he lost his titles, success, and identity as a “trainer,” and revealed a greater purpose for his life. This conversation dives deep into: - The mental side of elite performance - The danger of chasing outcomes over obedience - Sacrifice, identity, calling, and what true success really is - Why faith and family must come before fame and followers - How to walk through trials without becoming bitter - What it means to be a Kingdom leader in a culture of self-promotion If you've ever felt lost in your own success, wrestled with identity, or sensed God calling you to something deeper… this episode will speak directly.
The “failed” Morning Roll Call segment ended up turning into a smash hit! Listeners call to chime in on everything from the Dodgers to Austin Reaves' big night to telling Kap what to eat. The crew swipes left or right in Radio Tinder, including questions about texting the wrong person, Myles Garrett's postgame comments Derek Jeter's freezing cold take. Beto Duran stops by for the CHLA High School Football Report and talks about the big storylines from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is That Derek Jeter?
Opening Frank's back on-mic (sinus infection be gone), Dan's in the captain's chair, Allen “Action” Jackson dials in, and Rich slides in hot from I-78. Yes, we also settle the eternal question: is the Panera SIP Club worth it?MLB Postseason: ALCS/NLCS Heat CheckToronto roars back to force a decisive Game 5 after Seattle's fast start — bats awake, series flips.In the NL, the Dodgers look every bit the juggernaut as Milwaukee searches for answers with L.A.'s aces lined up.“Big Dumper” watch: how sustainable is Cal Raleigh's breakout, and why catcher workload (plus DH/1B reps) matters in October.Yankees & Phillies: Quick AutopsiesYankees: live by the homer, die by the homer; what went wrong and what a realistic winter could look like.Phillies: where tweaks on the margins might move the needle when big contracts already crowd the room.Boone–Cashman & The Studio CrewWe react to Brian Cashman's denials after Derek Jeter's “decisions from above” TV comments (and A-Rod shade).Who's really pulling the strings in the Bronx, and what modern dugout analytics should (and shouldn't) dictate.Supercontracts & ROI (yes, including Soto/Harper/Stanton)Why mega-deals sometimes pay for themselves in two years (tickets, merch, TV), and where it still blows up — the Stanton dilemma versus Harper's windfall.NHL Drive-ByRangers' odd home vibes; Flyers feel middle-of-the-pack. We keep it moving.NFL Week 6: Reality ChecksLondon rock fight: Denver edges the Jets in a game only a punter could love.Pittsburgh flexes at home; Chargers win but still feel… wobbly.New England–New Orleans: upset vibes and the Drake May drumbeat gets louder.Macro takeaway: QB development and OL health are making (and breaking) seasons right now.PlusJohn Smoltz's booth wobble, Susan Waldman's… moment, and a very necessary reminder that Lou Gehrig ≠ just “the streak.”Special Thanks to: Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.com First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/
This week's Yankee highlights include all the reaction from the team's end-of-season press conference, plus Brian Cashman's fiery interview on Evan and Tiki, as the GM fired back at Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez's comments about the front office's role in Aaron Boone's job. Plus, Keith McPherson went off on the team's “negligent” handling of Anthony Volpe's injury.
This week's Yankee highlights include all the reaction from the team's end-of-season press conference, plus Brian Cashman's fiery interview on Evan and Tiki, as the GM fired back at Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez's comments about the front office's role in Aaron Boone's job. Plus, Keith McPherson went off on the team's “negligent” handling of Anthony Volpe's injury.
The World Series is nearly set as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS and the Seattle Mariners take on the Toronto Blue Jays - we look back at the legends of baseball that have hit South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard. The Mariners legend Alex Rodriguez takes Dan through the highlights of his career and the truth about his relationship with Derek Jeter. Then, Frank Thomas looks back on his legacy - a first-ballot Hall of Fame career, and the biggest moments from his dominance in baseball. The voice of the Cubs and Sunday Night Baseball, Jon 'Boog' Sciambi joins to talk about how his love of the game comes through in every broadcast and the legendary voices of MLB that have shaped his career and how fans remember the biggest postseason moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The World Series is nearly set as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS and the Seattle Mariners take on the Toronto Blue Jays - we look back at the legends of baseball that have hit South Beach Sessions with Dan Le Batard. The Mariners legend Alex Rodriguez takes Dan through the highlights of his career and the truth about his relationship with Derek Jeter. Then, Frank Thomas looks back on his legacy - a first-ballot Hall of Fame career, and the biggest moments from his dominance in baseball. The voice of the Cubs and Sunday Night Baseball, Jon 'Boog' Sciambi joins to talk about how his love of the game comes through in every broadcast and the legendary voices of MLB that have shaped his career and how fans remember the biggest postseason moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a nonstop ride of sports and local buzz! Dodgers roar to a 2-0 series lead behind Yamamoto's complete games, while Derek Jeter slams managers for yanking pitchers too soon. Giants rookie QB heads to Denver with a tough pass-rush waiting, and early Sunday spreads have bettors buzzing. Jets drama heats up as Breece Hall drops a cryptic #Free20, Todd Bowles loses it over Baker Mayfield, and classic camp audio from Bowles and rookie Sam Darnold drops. Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco prep for a vintage QB showdown, the Titans implode with Cam Ward calling them “ass,” and casino talks hit the Citi Field neighborhood. Nick Mangold reaches out for a kidney, and in a lighter twist, the hour wraps with Long Island strip mall dreams and Netflix debates over *Monster: The Ed Gein Story*.
Jerry wraps the day with plenty of highlights! Dodgers take a 2-0 series lead behind Yamamoto's complete game. Derek Jeter weighs in on managers pulling pitchers too early, while Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco gear up for a vintage quarterback showdown. The Moment of the Day? Todd Bowles getting fired up over Baker Mayfield. Plus, Jerry shares classic Jets camp audio — Bowles' legendary rants and rookie Sam Darnold's early camp memories.
A packed hour of sports and local buzz! The Giants head to Denver with a rookie QB, facing a brutal pass rush, while early Sunday spreads have bettors buzzing. Dodgers take a 2-0 series lead behind Yamamoto's complete game, and Derek Jeter weighs in on pitchers being pulled too soon. Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco prepare for a vintage QB showdown, and Todd Bowles steals the Moment of the Day with his excitement over Baker Mayfield. Plus, classic Jets camp audio from Bowles' rants and rookie Sam Darnold, ending with a Long Island strip mall brainstorm.
In hour 4: Can Stephen Ross just clean house while Bruce Sherman do something dangerous.
Full Show: Wish Stephen Ross would clean house, difference between players only meetings and players meetings, Derek Jeter is a bum and Mark Sanchez alleged problems.
Ben Maller talks about what this latest playoff loss does for Aaron Judge's Yankees resume, if Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman are in the danger zone in the Bronx, Derek Jeter saying that the Mariners thought this series was over implying that's why they lost, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He's watched one movie per day for the last 30 years. He's a germaphobe. He obsesses over the efficient use of his time. But when David Samson, the ex-president of the Miami Marlins, just last month, received the news of his daughter's sudden illness, the life he meticulously engineered was upended forever. David sits down for a candid discussion about his failures as a father and his hopes for his daughter. Also: electing a commissioner; Giancarlo Stanton's best home run; Jerry Reinsdorf's “Happy Birthday”; the time Derek Jeter berated David across a Cooperstown souvenir shop; and oops, we forgot to tell Skipper he's not on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's word of the day is ‘crumble' as in not the cookie as in the Yankees as in the Mets as in playoff races as in falling apart. Let's start with the Yankees. Another blown save from Devin Williams. Another bullpen acquisition given up a walk off homer. What about the Mets? They've been bad since mid-June! Starting pitching stinks. (17:00) Let's review our July predictions. And then discuss some August predictions. (22:30) Can you be a star in a small market in baseball? Can Elly De La Cruz be a star in Cincinnati? Let's discuss because David Ortiz and Derek Jeter had some thoughts. (34:00) Review: The Life of Chuck. (38:30) What is the Browns plan at quarterback? Is it Flacco? Is it Pickett? Is it Gabriel? Is it Sanders? Is it Watson? Is it Huntley? (44:30) The Chargers/Lions preseason game was watched by 6.9 million people. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘crumble' as in not the cookie as in the Yankees as in the Mets as in playoff races as in falling apart. Let's start with the Yankees. Another blown save from Devin Williams. Another bullpen acquisition given up a walk off homer. What about the Mets? They've been bad since mid-June! Starting pitching stinks. (17:00) Let's review our July predictions. And then discuss some August predictions. (22:30) Can you be a star in a small market in baseball? Can Elly De La Cruz be a star in Cincinnati? Let's discuss because David Ortiz and Derek Jeter had some thoughts. (34:00) Review: The Life of Chuck. (38:30) What is the Browns plan at quarterback? Is it Flacco? Is it Pickett? Is it Gabriel? Is it Sanders? Is it Watson? Is it Huntley? (44:30) The Chargers/Lions preseason game was watched by 6.9 million people. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Opie and Matt for a wild ride at Gebhards Beer Culture in the heart of New York City! From the chaos of city noise to a hilarious tale of a front-yard pool stealing parking spots in Philly, this episode is packed with laughs and rants. The duo dives into summer struggles—AC nightmares, manual labor triumphs, and Matt's epic (alleged) LSD-fueled home run. They pay heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, sharing stories of his down-to-earth charm and epic Ozzfest moments. Plus, banter about 1864 baseball, volleyball shenanigans, and Derek Jeter skipping old-timers' day. Grab a beer and tune in for unfiltered fun!
Alex Rodriguez has lived the majority of his life under the intense pressure of the public eye - reaching prolific highs and startling lows, leading to his guarded reputation… until now. There's a deep history for Dan and A-Rod to explore in this unforgettable episode of South Beach Sessions originally recorded back on December 11, 2023. Alex opens up to Dan about his life-changing experience in intensive therapy, how he's addressed his shortcomings as a father, and finally learning how to truly move forward from past mistakes. From the truth about his relationship with Derek Jeter to rumors about mythical creatures, A-Rod leaves no stone unturned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex Rodriguez has lived the majority of his life under the intense pressure of the public eye - reaching prolific highs and startling lows, leading to his guarded reputation… until now. There's a deep history for Dan and A-Rod to explore in this unforgettable episode of South Beach Sessions originally recorded back on December 11, 2023. Alex opens up to Dan about his life-changing experience in intensive therapy, how he's addressed his shortcomings as a father, and finally learning how to truly move forward from past mistakes. From the truth about his relationship with Derek Jeter to rumors about mythical creatures, A-Rod leaves no stone unturned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices