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Kalle Rovanperä dropped a bombshell when he announced he'd been leaving the World Rally Championship this year, in pursuit of his circuit racing dreams. A shock, yes. But a surprise? Maybe not.David Evans and Luke Barry digest the news, discuss the reasons behind Rovanperä's decision, and consider what it means for both him and the WRC on a special edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod. And of course, there is one immediate question to answer: who will step into Rovanperä's WRC drive with Toyota?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave and Graham take a look at some of the stories that have caught our eye over the last few weeks:Lewis Hamilton says he's sold his car collectionThere's a new World's Fastest Production CarWood and Picket Minis return with Ian CallumChristian Horner's next stepJaguar Land Rover's hacking issueThe death of MX5 designer Tom MatanoBMW will have iX5 with hydrogen powerFor more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/09/podcast-new-worlds-fastest-production-car-wood-and-picket-is-back-ix5-hydrogen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we now have an outright WRC title favorite? After Sébastien Ogier's victory on Rally Chile, it's what's top of mind for SPIN, The Rally Pod panelists Colin Clark, Alasdair Lindsay and Eliot Barnard.DirtFish's on-the-ground team from Chile also explore what Ogier's win means for erstwhile points leader Evans' title hopes – and where Kalle Rovanperä turns from here after a disappointing South American leg of the season. There's also a deeper dive into Hyundai's disappointing Chile form and what it could mean for its future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the rallying world remembers Michael 'Beef' Park 20 years on from his passing, David Evans is joined by Markko Märtin and Robert Reid to regale old stories, share memories and illustrate not just how good a co-driver he was, but what he meant to those around him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paweł Korpuliński osiąga najlepszy rezultat w Drift Masters na PGE Narodowym, ustępując jedynie mistrzowi serii Conorowi Shanahanowi. W audycji mówi o swym sukcesie z minionego weekendu. W programie również rozmowa z Maksem Angelardem po zdobyciu przez niego mistrzostwa Juniorów i wicemistrzostwa serii Prototype Cup Germany oraz podsumowanie Rajdu Chile w WRC i weekendu MotoGP w Misano, a także zapowiedź Grand Prix Formuły 1 w Azerbejdżanie.Goście programu:Paweł Korpuliński - zdobywca 2. miejsca w Red Bull Drift Masters Grande Finale na PGE Narodowym, dwukrotny driftingowy mistrz PolskiMaks Angelard - kierwoca BWT Mücke Motorsport w Prototype Cup Germany,Mateusz Mrówczyński - dziennikarz ,,Kontry". Prowadzą Kamil Kowalik i Piotr Nałęcz. Z wszystkimi wydaniami audycji „Czas na Motorsport” można się zapoznać tutaj.Audycja „Czas na Motorsport” w każdy wtorek o godzinie 20.00 na antenie Radia Wnet. Zapraszamy! 

No Chile a Toyota atingiu mais um recorde, tornando-se a marca mais vitoriosa na história do WRC. Sébastien Ogier vence mais uma prova e Oliver Solberg, em Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, torna-se o campeão do WRC2. A Hyundai empurra o Ott Tänak para fora da luta pelo título e, de repente, sobram apenas os Toyotas… Com participação do Hugo do Carmo, Tomás Almeida e Vasco Moura. Onde falamos apaixonadamente de rally! . Link Fantasy WRC: https://wrcfan.com/leagues/YThjtvagsp01WAHumwkF . Grupo de Whatsapp VFF1 Rallies: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HfgD2S6yskKIug2MinMfWW . Podcast: https://linktr.ee/VFF1 . Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vff1 . Twitter: https://x.com/VamosFalardeFum . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vamosfalardefum/ . Substack Vamos Escrever de FUm: https://vff1.substack.com/ . Canal de WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDuq7KId7nTEUhbWq3R #WRC  

Worst rookie • Toto Wolff • F1 gossip — Andrea Kimi Antonelli's season becomes a lightning rod: Is he overrated, or is the rookie narrative broken? This episode stitches together Toto Wolff's blunt lines, absurd golf-buggy headlines, a pit-stop inspired theft, sponsor drama, and two hosts who refuse a boring answer. Pits to Podium Ep 2 is our weekly off-track F1 show. We open with a brutal rookie debate, then shift into team reactions (Toto Wolff), viral oddities (golf buggies), a jaw-dropping pit-stop theft story, WRC crossovers, and hot takes from Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora. (Missed episode 1? Here's the link: https://youtu.be/tT15EZNM0vY) Equal parts outrage, comedy, and insight — watch the clip at 13:20 for the SARDINIA lunch call-out and 14:10 for countdown of Ferrari's mule cars

El Gran Premio de Italia dio mucho que hablar, así que en el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 se analiza a fondo también en este segundo episodio de la semana. Además, esta semana tenemos la vuelta del WRC en el genial Rally de Chile, donde uno de los colaboradores está “infiltrado”: Ignacio Psijas. Monza: algo personal. El GP de Italia en Monza volvió a recordarnos por qué este circuito es considerado el templo de la velocidad. La carrera tuvo todos los ingredientes: emoción desde la salida, adelantamientos memorables y una atmósfera única. Ver a Verstappen imponerse de manera tan autoritaria sorprendió, gratamente. En cuanto a McLaren, la sensación es que este campeonato no solo se juega en la pista, sino también en los boxes, y en el muro, en cómo el equipo gestiona a dos pilotos muy competitivos bajo el mismo techo. Ferrari, con el calor de la afición en casa, volvió a dejar la impresión de estar a medio camino: competitivo en clasificación, irregular en carrera. Es frustrante para los tifosi ver cómo se les escapa la posibilidad de luchar por la victoria en su propio feudo… pero entonces animan a Verstappen. Dirigiendo las miradas a Chile. Más allá de Italia, la mirada ya se dirige hacia el regreso del Campeonato Mundial de Rally con el Rally de Chile. Allí la emoción está garantizada: el campeonato está apretadísimo y cada tramo puede decidir el título. Este rally, con terrenos exigentes y características que obligan a los pilotos a darlo todo desde el primer kilómetro, promete espectáculo puro. Ignacio Psijas, presente en el terreno, aportará una visión cercana de una prueba donde la fiabilidad, la gestión de neumáticos y la lectura del terreno serán claves. Aquí sí que hay Mundial. No puede estar más apretado y haber más emoción. Aquí o aprietan del primer al último tramo o puede ser fatal. Y, mientras tanto, nosotros palomitas en mano viendo esta lucha sin cuartel entre Evans, Rovanpera, Ogier y Tanak. Tremendo. Y, por cierto, este finde Verstappen ya debuta en Nurburgring en GT. Menudo espectáculo… Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Ondanks het tijdloos karakter gebeuren er soms bijzondere dingen tijdens de podcast. Eind januari voorspelden we de - al 99% zekere - BRC-kampioen van 2025. We gaven onbewust een zetje aan een comeback en deze keer kwamen we er zeer verrassend achter hoe de carrière van een jong, opkomend talent gekraakt werd door 50.000 euro. Want dat nooit eerder vertelde verhaal deed ons toch even stilzwijgen bij Pascal Smets.Voor rallyliefhebbers van de jaren '90 is Smets een naam die blijft hangen. Niet door een jarenlange carrière vol titels, maar juist door de intensiteit en klasse waarmee hij in een korte periode zijn stempel wist te drukken op de Belgische rallysport. Van de spectaculaire start op nationaal vlak met de blauwe Mercedes 190E, over zijn eerste groep N zege met een “tank” - nota bene met onze host Eddy Smeets aan zijn zijde - tot de overstap naar de roodwitte Mitsubishi brigade. Onze allereerste praatgast Op de rallykoffie - Guy Colsoul - heeft een neus voor talent en effende het Mitsubishi-pad voor Pascal. Nadat hij zijn talent bewees in de oude Galant VR4, werd hij officieel Mitsubishi-piloot met de Lancer. En hoe? De bittere teamorder-pil om de zege in Ieper 1994 aan zijn teamgenoot Nicolas Min te laten, compenseerde hij in 1995 met maar liefst zeven (!) overwinningen in de standaardklasse en … een mooie P2 in het Belgisch kampioenschap. Pascal Smets leek gelanceerd. In 1996 volgden WRC-wedstrijden in Griekenland en San Remo, maar na dat seizoen werd het heel stil… Waarom? Dat vertelt onze inmiddels grijsharige praatgast aan tafel van zijn mooie boerderij die het einde van de renovatie nadert. Social mediaFacebook - Op De RallykoffieInstagram - Op De Rallykoffie

As the World Rally Championship title fight continues to intensify, join Colin Clark, Eliot Barnard and host Alasdair Lindsay as they preview Rally Chile on SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tras la intensidad vivida en Países Bajos, el calendario de la Fórmula 1 continúa sin descanso y encara su primer doblete postvacacional con el Gran Premio de Italia en Monza. El Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 nos prepara para ello, pero también nos habla de lo ocurrido en el WRC en Paraguay y del final de la Indy en Nashville Monza, el Templo de la Velocidad. No es extraño que al circuito de Monza se le llame “el Templo de la Velocidad”: se caracteriza por sus rectas largas, velocidades máximas superiores a los 330 km/h y la necesidad de una configuración de baja no, bajísima, carga aerodinámica. Pirelli llevará la misma gama de neumáticos que en 2023 (C3, C4 y C5), con previsión de estrategias a una parada, aunque las altas temperaturas podrían forzar a algunos equipos a optar por dos. Por otra parte, la pista, de 5,793 km y 11 curvas, obliga a una exigente gestión de frenos, sobre todo en la primera chicane, donde los cohetes, perdón, coches llegan a 337 km/h y deben reducir a unos 89 km/h en apenas metros, soportando desaceleraciones de hasta 5 Gs. Las estadísticas históricas refuerzan la relevancia de Monza: es el GP que más veces ha aparecido en el calendario, y Ferrari, con 20 victorias, lidera el palmarés. McLaren es su inmediato perseguidor, mientras que pilotos como Schumacher y Hamilton son los más exitosos con cinco triunfos cada uno. La afición italiana espera con ansias ver de nuevo a Ferrari en lo más alto, aunque tras lo vivido en Zandvoort las expectativas no están tan altas: los McLaren parten como favoritos. Paraguay: espectáculo, intensidad y decepciones. Por otro lado, el Rally de Paraguay ofreció un espectáculo intenso y lleno de imprevistos. Fue una montaña rusa, no sólo por los saltos, sino por la cantidad de incidentes por el que pasaron todos los contendientes menos Evans que, por cierto, que sale de nuevo como líder del Mundial. El Rally estaba dominado por Rovanperä, pero un pinchazo lo eliminó de un plumazo. Y en el caso de Ogier, que menuda cara tenía en el podio, en el último tramo cuando le pilló una lluvia intensa, lo que le impidió capitalizar su experiencia. El caso es que está por detrás del finlandés, con Evans líder por poco. El Mundial está que arde, con varios pilotos en condiciones de pelear por el título en las siguientes pruebas. Nashville: no hay mejor fin de fiesta para la IndyCar. La Indy nos dejó una carrera en Nashville tremenda, emocionante, divertida, llena de adelantamientos y estrategia, que se llevó un coche de Penske, el de Newgarden, que se merecía de largo una victoria esta temporada. Segundo, como no, Palou, quien es ya un experto también en los óvalos. A ver quién lo puede parar en los próximos años. En esta carrera volvió a brillar, confirmando su condición de estrella en la categoría y en los Estados Unidos, demostrando que es competitivo tanto en circuitos ruteros como en óvalos. Este año ha sido impresionante su regularidad, pero más aún su capacidad de adaptación, pues hasta 2025 no había logrado una victoria en un óvalo y se estrenó por todo lo alto: en las 500 Millas de Indianápolis… a partir de ahí no lo han podido parar. Lo mejor, sus declaraciones en la celebración del título: a pesar de que era ya Campeón hace varias carreras, le hubiera gustado ganar las últimas, para hacer vibrar a los aficionados del Ganassi y a todos los de la Indy. Menuda declaración de intenciones. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Musical chairs in Indycar, a preview of the Michelin 992 Endurance Cup and Peter Mackay reports on the WRC’s trip to Paraguay. Plus Nick Daman’s Team by Team review of the Dutch Grand Prix.

With a two-time World Rally champion (Marcus Grönholm) for a father, there was always going to be a degree of pressure on Niclas Grönholm - particularly as he was a latecomer to motorsport. In stage six of Stage Mode, the Finn dives into that topic, explains why he chose rallycross over rally, his memories of his dad's WRC heyday growing up and how he's become more interested in rallying in later years. He also surpasses expectations in the 'higher or lower' challenge, and picks out his favorite Marcus Grönholm stage-end quote!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

School secretaries and caretakers in Clare have pledged to remain on strike until the Government meets their demands. Pickets have taken place at the office of the county's Government TDs this morning as those engaging in industrial action continue their pursuit of public service pensions and other entitlements for a fourth day. Having chosen the school gates as the location for their demonstrations since last Thursday, secretaries and caretakers in Clare opted for a different approach this morning. Equipped with placards displaying slogans such as "fair pensions for all school staff" and "pension parity", strikers have taken their grievances directly to the gates of power today by picketing the offices of Clare's Government TDs. After being granted access to Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney's office in the Market in Ennis, the secretaries and caretakers present made the Bodyke TD aware of their plight. Secretary at St Senan's National School in Kilrush, Bernie Dillon, says they've been made to feel like "paupers" and that they won't relent until a resolution is found. The key asks of secretaries and caretakers are inclusion in the public service pension scheme, access to sick leave and access to bereavement leave - entitlements enjoyed by other school workers like teachers and SNAs. They're also asking to be paid by the Department of Education rather than by their schools' board of management. Tim Daly, who's the caretaker of the Holy Family National School in Ennis, insists it's an indefinite strike. Deputy Cooney claims he spoke to the Minister for Education Helen McEntee about the issue this morning and that he will continue to engage with her until progress is made. He admits work could've got underway during the summer. Fórsa, which is the trade union that represent school secretaries and caretakers, says "there is no WRC process, no talks, and no effort on the Government side to resolve the situation" at present. It says its members won't come off strike until negotiations resume. Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan believes the industrial action must continue if parity is to be achieved.

Rally del Paraguay's WRC debut was a cracker – but what does it mean for the title race? And what, if anything, should be read into Adrien Fourmaux's unexpected end-of-rally retirement? David Evans and Colin Clark analyze all the key talking points from last week's rally.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

La Fórmula 1 encara la última parte de la temporada y vuelve de vacaciones en Zandvoort, como bien se ha explicado en el primer episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. Pero, por otro lado, este fin de semana viene fuerte con mucho motor: WRC y el último duelo en la Indy nos mantendrán más que entretenidos cuando tenemos que volver a la rutina. Un nuevo Rally. En primer lugar, este fin de semana disfrutaremos de un nuevo Rally que entra en el WRC, el de Paraguay. Nuevo para todos y, precisamente, en medio de la brutal lucha que se está dando por el Campeonato del Mundo con 4 pilotos optando a todo y, entre ellos, el rey Sebastian Ogier. La prueba se desarrollará sobre caminos característicos de la región, con tramos técnicos y exigentes que pondrán a prueba tanto la resistencia de los vehículos como la adaptación de los pilotos. La elección de neumáticos, las condiciones de los tramos y la gestión de la mecánica serán claves en un rally que promete ser muy competitivo. La Indy: fin de curso. La Indy concluye este fin de semana su temporada con una carrera en un trioval, el de Nashville, un superspeedway, donde puede pasar de todo. Una pista que suele encantar a los fanáticos. El campeonato está ya resuelto, pues Palou ya tiene el título, pero, con las vacaciones de por medio, en el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 quedaba por repasar las dos carreras anteriores, Portland, y la del fin de semana pasado, en Milwaukee, cosa que se hace en este episodio. Portland: tercer Campeonato para Palou. En Portland, Alex Palou aseguró su tercer campeonato consecutivo y el cuarto en cinco años, consolidándose como uno de los grandes de la categoría. Aunque Pato O’Ward intentó mantener vivas sus opciones, un problema mecánico lo apartó de la lucha. La carrera fue vibrante, con 242 adelantamientos y una batalla final en la que Will Power rompió la sequía de victorias de Penske desde 1999, logrando un triunfo muy emotivo. Palou, que había remontado con gran determinación, terminó tercero, asegurando además su novena carrera consecutiva en el podio. Milwaukee, doloroso. En Milwaukee, la estrategia y los neumáticos Firestone marcaron la diferencia. Alex Palou dominó gran parte de la prueba, liderando 199 de las primeras 221 vueltas, pero una bandera amarilla y la decisión de no cambiar neumáticos jugaron en su contra. Christian Rasmussen, apostando por gomas nuevas, avanzó desde la séptima posición hasta conquistar su primera victoria en la serie. Palou se quedó sin la posibilidad de lograr su novena victoria del año, pero aun así cerró un campeonato histórico, uniéndose a nombres legendarios como Foyt, Unser y Andretti. Qué esperar de Nashville. Con la temporada llegando a su fin en Nashville, Palou ya es campeón y buscará igualar registros históricos de victorias, mientras otros pilotos como O’Ward, Dixon y Lundgaard luchan por los puestos de honor. Será lo último que veamos – salvo que nos enganche la Nascar – de motor en el fin de semana, pero, seguro, no llegaremos cansados a ver uno más de los espectáculos del Campeón. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

M-Sport European Rally Championship driver Jon Armstrong joins Luke Barry for stage 5 of Stage Mode to discuss how he's dealt with near-misses, the progress he feels he's made and whether he genuinely believes he can win this year's ERC title. Jon also talks about that special run at Goodwood in L555 BAT, and kicks himself over an answer in the higher or lower leaderboard challenge!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Rally Championship has landed in Paraguay, and so have we! Colin Clark and David Evans are your hosts for this episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod as they look forward to this brand-new event, and offer their thoughts on the title fight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matias Henkola, CEO and founder of Rally Finland's title sponsor Secto Automotive, is a man who plans to save the car. He joins David Evans to provide fascinating insight into what he sees for the future of the World Rally Championship and the wider automotive industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys are back recapping the player movement from the NFBC Main Event Week 22 FAABPost-FAAB News Discussion- Nate Lowe to Boston - Abreu injury shifts Cedanne back to CF?  Maybe my Romy shares aren't dead?- Victor Robles to prison?- Injuries: Wheeler, Francisco Alvarez, Vlad Jr., Colson Montgomery, Brendan Donovan, Westburg, Brandon WalterMost Money Spent3 Players over $1,0007 Players over $400McLeanAbreuJavier - start this week in question because of illness?Beavers -Vodnik -Colby Thomas Vargas - quickest oblique recovery ever?Widely added players (over 15 leaguesSPs - GomezBergert AshcraftJason Alexander -Taijuan YoungElderLorenzenRPs - ArmstrongIF - DeJong - heater, 3 lefties this week, plus some added PT as a result of Lowe Wilson - when do you think he's back?KarrosFreeland OF - Lile - DH spot is open now so they can play some combo of Crews/Wood/Hassell/Lile?Carter - pretty quick return from another back injection.Robles - my hunch is that he's just going to be their 4th OF.  Canzone has been hitting .293 since July 1st with a 123 wRC+.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PullHitter merch is here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Access to lively Discord with highly active members sharing player evaluations, draft boards and strategies..get a leg up on your league mates!-Player Breakdowns series in audio and video form-Draft recaps from me-additional Launch Angle episodes-additional Guest episodes-ad free listening-Much more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on twitter: @pullhitterpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @deadpullhitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/deadpullhitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pullhitter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My link tree with all of my links in one spot:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/pullhitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Jeff Zimmerman and Rob Silver!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/robe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PullHitter merch is here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Since January, the United States' migrant detention and deportation system, which was already troubled, has become increasingly opaque. Access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities is restricted, internal oversight agencies have been hollowed out, and credible information about conditions inside is scarce. Yet reports that have emerged, some from those who have recently been deported, tell a troubling story echoing the darkest moments of recent U.S. immigration history. In late July and early August, researchers from WOLA and the Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) set out to pierce this “black box” by visiting cities in Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico that are key deportation hubs. There, they interviewed deported migrants, service providers, advocates, experts, and government officials to learn what they are hearing about conditions in U.S. detention. The findings are disturbing. They point to a resurgence of family separations, cruel treatment, miserable, unhealthy conditions, and deportation processes that violate migrants' rights and dignity. With transparency mechanisms dismantled, these abuses are happening out of public view. In this episode, host Adam Isacson talks with two colleagues from WRC with whom he traveled: Zain Lakhani, WRC's director of Migrant Rights and Justice. Diana Flórez, a consultant to WRC, an attorney and expert on gender, transitional justice, development, and peacebuilding. During their travels, Isacson, Lakhani, and Flórez shared photos and initial findings in four “dispatches” published to our organizations' websites, from Honduras, Guatemala, Tapachula, and Ciudad Juárez. We heard consistent accounts of: Family separations: A larger number than expected of parents deported without U.S. citizen children, often without being given the choice of being removed with them. The crisis is approaching the scale of the “zero tolerance” family separations that shocked the nation in 2018. Inhumane conditions: Overcrowded cells, lack of medical care, and verbal and physical abuse by guards. Threats to the health of pregnant and lactating women and their children: Insufficient and poor-quality food, difficulty in obtaining medical attention, and even being forced to sleep on floors. (The podcast refers to a July 30 report on abuse in detention, especially of pregnant women and children, by the office of Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia).) Targeting of vulnerable populations: Harassment of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially trans individuals who are now detained with the gender to which they were assigned at birth. As Lakhani notes, “Historically… we were able to enter detention centers and visit them and speak with migrants,” but “now we're seeing the deliberate creation of a black box.” We hope that the WOLA–WRC delegation's findings will guide future, more intensive on-the-ground research enabling advocates to refer egregious abuses requiring legal action, build a rigorous archive of known cases, and inform public opinion and policymakers.  

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season Episode 32.   We talk WRC, BRC and Irish Forestry.  Aaron Johnston tells us about his fantastic second overall in Rally Finland alongside Takamoto Katsuta in their Yaris Rally 1.   Irish Forestry Championship latest round, the Jim Walsh Cork Forestry Rally, and there was an epic battle for the win. We interview the two crews who competed for the victory. Cathan McCourt and Barry McNulty took the win from Jason Mitchell and Paddy McCrudden, and they relive the battle and look ahead to the next few rounds.  The British Rally Championship visited the Grampian Rally last weekend, and it was a fantastic result for crews from this side of the Irish Sea. William Creighton tells us about his superb win. Also, Joseph Kelly and Killian McArdle took the Junior BRC win as well as another victory in the Stelantis Cup.   Chapters Start 00:00:00 Aaron Johnston 00:01:45 Cork Forestry 00:19:15 William Creighton 00:48:22 Joe & Killian 00:59:15

Three-time World Rally winner, and two-time WRC2 champion, Andreas Mikkelsen joins Luke Barry for stage three of Stage Mode to discuss his WRC future, what made Volkswagen so great, and his predictions for the 2025 WRC season. Mikkelsen also answers questions from Club DirtFish members, and takes on the 'higher vs lower' leaderboard challenge!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For stage two of Stage Mode, WRC legend Nicky Grist joins us for over an hour of insightful conversation. Explaining what made Juha Kankkunen so good, sharing stories of Colin McRae and offering his thoughts on where the WRC is today vs his era, Nicky also picks his dream team and takes on the 'higher or lower' leaderboard challenge - even flipping things round on host Luke Barry!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is this Kalle Rovanperä's renaissance? How difficult a position is Hyundai now in? And what next for Mārtiņš Sesks as his scheduled part-time campaign draws to a close? Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay talk Rally Finland 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg recap the MLB trade deadline, talk about the biggest moves and play a game of Bet or Pass on MLB Futures. ⚾ Marlins' dominance: 30–14 since June 13, top-3 ERA, and elite FIP rankings.

After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E276 of the GSP to discuss Bubba Wallace's massive win at Indy along with Connor Zilisch getting his third straight XFinity win. The guys discuss the events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for both series, along with the Trucks at IRP, which saw Layne Riggs get his second win of 2025. Friesen gets jacked up in a 358 dirt modified, and Austin Hill gets suspended for right-rear hooking Aric Almarillo. For Wallace, it's his first win in 100 races and his first as a father, plus a playoff berth. Zilisch continues his climb to an eventual Cup ride with his progress on ovals.  At Laguna Seca, Alex Palou continues his domination of IndyCar with his 8th win of 2025. Only Pato O'Ward has a mathematical shot at the title after this race, but more storylines are there within the entire series. Phil and Josh discuss it all regarding the Indy Cars as they go towards their season end. Formula 1 is just about to head to their summer break, but not before Oscar Piastri gets a huge win over teammate Lando Norris at Spa in the Belgian Grand Prix. The GSP Roundup covers F2/F3, Indy NXT, NHRA, Formula E, WSBK, WRC and IMSA before the guys make their picks for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix and NASCAR XFinity and Cup at Iowa Speedway. Josh lets us know his exploits at the iRacing Brickyard 400 and more in the Sim Segment before Show Close.

MLB writer Travis Sawchik from Driveline Baseball joined the show. Rafael Flores is ranked below Nick Yorke in the Pirates top 30 prospects. Sawchik says the Pirates went against the league consensus with the return in the Bednar trade. He also says that Fangraphs projects that Flores would have an 86 WRC+ if he came up today, which is a problem because he might not be a catcher. Travis says he can't believe Bailey Falter would be a non-tender candidate.

Ben Cherington believes that he put the Pirates in a stronger position going into next year. Yahoo Sports gave the Pirates an F+ for the trade deadline. Mullsy dropped the Pirates deadline grade to an F. Poni thinks the Ke'Bryan Hayes trade was the Pirates only good decision. He gives it a B+. Tommy Pham has been one of the best hitters in baseball the last couple of months, and the Pirates somehow didn't trade him. An insider says he is done with the Pirates because they care more about finances than winning. MLB writer Travis Sawchik from Driveline Baseball joined the show. Rafael Flores is ranked below Nick Yorke in the Pirates top 30 prospects. Sawchik says the Pirates went against the league consensus with the return in the Bednar trade. He also says that Fangraphs projects that Flores would have an 86 WRC+ if he came up today, which is a problem because he might not be a catcher. Travis says he can't believe Bailey Falter would be a non-tender candidate. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Florio says the Micah Parsons situation was just the Cowboys doing Cowboys things and it blew up in their faces. He also says that if he were to get traded it would take two first rounders and a $45 million deal. Mike says that Parsons lost all of his leverage because he actually showed up. Mike thinks that Buffalo makes the most sense to send a deal for Parsons. He thinks that the Terry Mclaurin trade request is just an effort to get the Commanders to pay him. Florio says that people should be skeptical of anything ESPN reports about the NFL as a whole.

Segundo episodio de la semana el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1, con mucho trabajo por delante. En la Fórmula 1, el GP de Hungría marca el final de la acción antes del parón veraniego, y hay que prepararse para ello convenientemente. Pero no sólo de F1 vive el petrolhead, así que hay que preparar el emocionante Rally de Finlandia, también este fin de semana, y hablar de lo ocurrido en la IndyCar, en Laguna Seca, el pasado fin de semana. La última (carrera) y nos vamos (de vacaciones). Este año se celebra el 40º aniversario del Gran Premio de Hungría, así que tienen mucho que celebrar antes de irse de vacaciones, aunque realmente no será el domingo cuando empiecen esas vacaciones, pues tras el Gran Premio se llevarán a cabo pruebas de neumáticos para 2026, con Ferrari, McLaren, Racing Bulls y Alpine participando. El Hungaroring, con su trazado estrecho y revirado, no suele ofrecer muchas oportunidades de adelantamiento, lo que lo convierte en un circuito donde la estrategia y la clasificación cobran una importancia decisiva. Pirelli ha asignado los compuestos C3 (duro), C4 (medio) y C5 (blando), y se espera alta degradación térmica debido a las temperaturas elevadas y al asfalto oscuro. El año pasado se registraron temperaturas récord de pista (58,6 ºC). Las estrategias con dos paradas fueron las más comunes, y se anticipa algo similar para esta edición. Además, el circuito está siendo remodelado con mejoras en boxes, tribunas y pit lane. Neumáticos, frenos y estadísticas. Desde el punto de vista técnico, el Hungaroring exige un setup con alta carga aerodinámica. Además, aquí el sistema de frenos también es importante, especialmente en la curva 1, donde los monoplazas pasan de más de 300 km/h a apenas 95 km/h en solo 2,65 segundos. Históricamente, Lewis Hamilton domina este trazado con ocho victorias, mientras que equipos como McLaren y Ferrari han tenido también buenos registros. IndyCar: victoria monumental de Palou. En la Indy tuvimos una victoria monumental de Palou en Laguna Seca, donde no dio tregua a nadie en la parrilla. No se le acercaron ni de lejos, a pesar de toda la suerte de amarillas que tuvo que sortear. 8 victorias que lo acercan al inconmensurable record de 10 carreras ganadas en una temporada por Al Unser Sr. Una hegemonía que, por otra parte, no se hace aburrida porque todas las carreras las está ganando con luchas, y eso nos encanta. Como comentan algunos entendidos en esta competición, es un privilegio estar asistiendo a lo que está logrando esta temporada Palou. La semana próxima descansan en Estados Unidos, pero para tomar aire para las últimas carreras, que dan paso al final de temporada, en septiembre. Finlandia, uno de los Rallies más esperados de la temporada. Por último, el Rally de Finlandia promete emociones fuertes con sus habituales saltos espectaculares, velocidad altísima y exigencia técnica. Como cada año, se espera una batalla intensa, especialmente entre los pilotos locales y los grandes nombres del WRC. Los tramos de esta prueba son de sobra conocidos, tanto por pilotos como por aficionados, por ser rápidos y técnicos. Y los paisajes de Finlandia (recordemos que era conocido como el Rally de los Mil Lagos) no dejan indiferente a nadie. Tras lo vivido en Estonia, con la victoria de Solberg y la buena forma en la que se encuentra Tänak en las últimas pruebas, además de ser el Rally de casa tanto para Rovanperä como para Toyota (que tiene su base para los rallies en este país), esperamos una prueba llena de emociones fuertes, para irnos bien satisfechos de automovilismo a las vacaciones. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The mics are on and we're flat to the mat. Welcome to DirtFish's brand-new weekly podcast, where we're putting guests into the drivers' seat. Launching into stage one with us is a man who's fittingly proved himself to be rather adept at debuts.Oliver Solberg dives deep into his sensational Rally Estonia victory, explains his emotions as he bizarrely drops back to WRC2 in Finland this week and reveals his dream rally team as part of a new segment 'get to know.'Plus, he takes on the 'higher or lower' leaderboard challenge and answers questions from the Club DirtFish Gold tier members.Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you're the first to hear episodes every Wednesday of this brand-new podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Home hero Kalle Rovanperä is still chasing a first Rally Finland win. Will this finally be his year? SPIN, The Rally Pod's quartet of panelists – Colin Clark, David Evans, Luke Barry and Alasdair Lindsay – all have different opinions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a HR person's worst nightmare isn't it – a WRC inspector knocking in the door, right before you were about to tick all those HR admin jobs off your to-do list, that may now land you in trouble. But as we know, WRC audits and inspections do serve a real purpose, and whether we like to admit it or not, are necessary, as they lift the standards across the employment world here in Ireland, and tackle bad employment practices. And of course, for many of you listening, WRC audits won't turn your business upside down, and at the very worst, give you a slightly more updated and urgent to-do list. Today, we're discussing how to prepare a WRC Audit with our very own Joe Thompson, Head of HR Services here at Insight HR   In this episode we cover... 05:36 Common Triggers for WRC Audits 10:24 Preparing for a WRC Inspection 12:46 The Inspection Process Explained 15:37 Consequences of Non-Compliance 27:04 Proactive Measures for Compliance   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice what's important to you as a HR professional, an employer or people leader.  If you are enjoying these episodes, do please feel free to share them with colleagues, friends and family. And even better, if you can leave us a review, we'd really appreciate it! We love your feedback, we take requests, and we're also here to help with any HR challenges you may have! Requests, feedback and guest suggestions

다윗이 준비한 WRC의 망대 (대상 29:10-14)

다윗이 준비한 WRC의 망대 (대상 29:10-14)

Every week we're going to be welcoming guests onto our podcast RIGHT HERE, under the new name of Stage Mode. But SPIN, The Rally Pod isn't going anywhere - it's simply moved home to Club DirtFish. Luke Barry and David Evans explainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oliver Solberg is the natural talking point on SPIN, The Rally Pod as he stuns the WRC service park. Colin Clark and David Evans review Rally Estonia 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ott Tänak is the form driver in the WRC heading to his home rally – but does that make him favorite to win? And what can we expect from Oliver Solberg on his Toyota Rally1 debut? David Evans, Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay delve into the hot topics heading into Rally Estonia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Data Dump, we dive into Zac Veen's recent AAA surge and what's changed since his rocky big league stint. While the surface stats look promising — a 105 wRC+, improved ISO, and better K/BB rates — his issues with elevated fastballs still raise red flags? We dissect his swing decisions, zone contact rates, and plate discipline to see if this version of Veen is sustainable.Then, it's draft time. We break down two lefty college arms — Jamie Arnold vs. Liam Doyle — and stack up their raw stuff, pitch shapes, and how each might (or might not) translate at Coors. Is Doyle's elite fastball and five-pitch mix worth the risk? Is Arnold's CH/SL combo a safer fit?We wrap with a look at Aiva Arquette, a big-bodied, power-hitting shortstop who might remind Rockies fans of a certain franchise icon. Does the pop and glove profile fit what this org needs?

Seven rounds down, seven to go. It's the half-way point in this year's World Rally Championship and time for the WRC contenders' half-term report. Running the rule over the class of 2025 are our headmasters, Colin Clark and David Evans, with Alasdair Lindsay ready to wield the cane where necessary. Which driver do you reckon is the teachers' pet? And who is the star pupil who has hit hard times? Then there's the lad who seems to know what's expected in the classroom, only to turn in poor homework. And what about the popular kid whose marks are a letdown? Find out who must try harder in this week's edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Driver, Administrator, Promoter… How his grounding (in and out of the car) was perfect for a pre-pandemic move to the other side. Working on Rally Australia and a plan that was hatched to take the WRC to Sydney and Bathurst. Getting a career changing call from Motorsport Australia in a moment of a crisis and how it lead to Circuit Racing opportunities too. And future goals for the ARC now that Adrian, his wife Jill and their Innate Event Group are managing the category. This a timely story of drive, determination and a ‘roll your sleeves up’ leadership style during a new chapter for rallying in Australia. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Three years after he was dropped by Hyundai, Toyota has handed Oliver Solberg his dream shot in a Rally1 car for Rally Estonia. Hear from Oliver himself before David Evans and Colin Clark join Luke Barry to dissect the news - plus Sebastien Ogier's entry to Rally FinlandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it time for Hyundai to prioritize Ott Tänak after an imperious Acropolis Rally Greece win? Colin Clark and Eliot Barnard debate the 2019 world championship's title chances, whether Sébastien Ogier completing the season would add value to the WRC and Kalle Rovanperä's continuing struggles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about the latest news around Major League Baseball and take a look at the market for the Most Wins in July. The Inside Pitch w/ Josh Towers Ep. 13, recorded June 30, features Scott Seidenberg and former MLB pitcher Josh Towers discussing trends across Major League Baseball as July approaches. The episode begins with a startling stat: 61 games have been decided by 10 or more runs before July, the most since 2004. These blowouts impact betting lines through recency bias, but the hosts argue savvy bettors can exploit this. For example, after the Cubs' 12–3 win over Houston, the line moved in favor of the Astros, who bounced back the next day with a 3–0 win behind Framber Valdez. Towers emphasized players mentally reset after blowouts and that those games often preserve top relievers for the next matchup, giving smart teams like Houston an edge. The Mets were highlighted as a struggling team despite early-season promise. They were swept in Pittsburgh and outscored 30–4. A recent players-only meeting didn't help, and June stats reveal deep issues: a 109 WRC+ (9th best) but a 4.80 ERA (5th worst). Pete Alonso dropped from the .360s to .291, and the lineup outside him is below .260. Senga's injury was flagged as a possible turning point. Towers also pointed out that pitchers like Blackburn and Montas returned from injury without sufficient rehab buildup. Montas had six rehab starts totaling just 18 innings and struggled in his second MLB outing. This points to systemic issues with pitcher preparation. The conversation shifted to elite pitching. Tarik Skubal leads MLB with a 9.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.98 FIP, making him the AL Cy Young favorite at -190. Garrett Crochet is a close second (+380), with similar innings, strikeouts, and a 2.54 FIP. Josh praised Skubal's ability to pitch downhill and manipulate the strike zone, describing it as a “blueprint” for pitching. He argued that current trends emphasizing vertical pitching miss these fundamentals. Ranger Suarez of the Phillies also drew attention with a 1.19 ERA over his last 10 starts, the best 10-game stretch since Cliff Lee. Phillies had the second-best ERA in June, supporting their rise despite Bryce Harper's injury. Josh stressed the value of quality starts—six innings, three or fewer earned—as essential to team success and underappreciated in today's stat-obsessed game. They examined home ballpark impacts, particularly Globe Life Park in Texas, now MLB's lowest scoring venue. Rangers are 30–12 to the under at home, yet Towers insists this is due to poor offense, not the ballpark. No player has more than nine homers, and he criticized swing mechanics and development. He also highlighted how teams like the Dodgers and Tigers, both 53–32, find success through depth, discipline, and pitching, while teams like the Mets lack cohesion. With July beginning, the hosts reviewed betting odds for most wins. Astros are the favorite at +450, but their schedule includes Colorado, Dodgers, and Cleveland, leading both analysts to question the pick. The Dodgers (+500) and Tigers (+750) are favored due to consistent performance and better matchups. The Cubs dropped from 20:1 to 9:1 after a large bet, but neither host found value there. Phillies and Rays have potential, though travel-heavy schedules are a concern. Lastly, they emphasized evaluating teams based on matchups rather than records alone, citing San Diego's poor performance against winning teams (15–28). The episode ends with a preview of their upcoming midseason awards show and a pregame.com promo code (BAT15) for $15 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iván Herrera hits the IL with a hammy strain, and Thomas Saggese gets the call-up. The Cards also snag Garrett Hampson off waivers while DFA'ing Jose Barrero. On the field, Burly is crushing June with a 161 wRC+ and just 8 Ks in 88 PAs—but Gormy's even hotter, slashing .289/.385/.607 with 5 bombs. Libby and Fedde are locked in, Maton's untouchable, and Andre Granillo grabs his first MLB win and save. We preview the road trip to Cleveland and Pittsburgh, shout out Cal Raleigh's historic homer binge, and check in on the latest from around the league. Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

Colin Clark and David Evans sit down to look ahead at this week's trip to GreeceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CubsPS+ Episode 110: The Joy of Greatness – PCA and 40 Years of Cubs Magic In this episode, I took a step back from the spreadsheets and stat lines to talk about something more visceral: joy. Specifically, the kind of joy that comes from watching greatness unfold right in front of us. Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't just playing well—he's turning every game into an event. I start by connecting this episode's number—110—to two Cubs legends: Ron Santo (#10 forever) and PCA's preseason 110 WRC+ projection. PCA has blown past that projection with a 137 WRC+ and has already become one of the most exciting players in baseball. I dive into his elite defense, blazing speed, and emerging bat—and why it all adds up to something Cubs fans haven't seen in decades. This episode isn't just about numbers—it's about feeling. The vibe. The aura. The once-in-a-generation energy that PCA is bringing. Inspired by PCA, I reflect on the rare moments over the last 40+ years when Cubs players reached that same level of "must-watch greatness": Andre Dawson's MVP season in 1987 Greg Maddux's dominance before the Cubs let him walk Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout masterpiece Sammy Sosa's video-game numbers and unforgettable 1998 Derrick Lee's incredible 2005 season Javy Báez's electric mix of flash and power Jake Arrieta's unreal run from mid-2015 to mid-2016 I ask a simple but essential question: When was the last time watching Cubs baseball felt like this? With the team on a 99-100 win pace despite injuries and with PCA leading a resurgence in center field, I urge listeners to appreciate the moment. I wrap with a reminder: greatness is rare. Don't just analyze it. Enjoy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week! We're hyped for Switch 2 release week, EA shuts down Black Panther studio, a crowdsourced project to solve all possible 5x5 Picross puzzles, Playdate Season Two, South of Midnight, To a T, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and much, much more. Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/OehRTwpK7lM Links of interest: EA shutters studio making Black Panther game WRC returns to Nacon Crowd game to solve all 5x5 Nonograms To A T Playdate Dig Dig Dino Fulcrum Defender Blippo+ South of Midnight Picross Records of the Shield Hero Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Mr. Show: Pre-taped Call-In Show Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch Growing Up Gaming - The Sony PlayStation Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:26:46

Sparked by the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs lead the list of overachieving offenses a quarter of the way through the season. Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson evaluate the sustainability of these overachievers, and review the recent Yahoo Friends & Family draft.---00:00 Fred Pod 5-2000:30 Welcome01:00 Y! Friends & Family Draft03:00 Fred's Team14:00 Geraldo Perdomo, Nate Eovaldi15:45 Royce Lewis18:30 Jeff's Recency Bias Team21:30 Timing the Closer Market24:30 BlueWire25:00 Overachieving Offenses25:10 1. Cubs; 277 R, 117 wRC+27:45 2. Tigers 257 R, 116 wRC+33:30 3. Cardinals 235 R, 110 wRC+40:20 4. Giants 223 R, 96 wRC+45:30 5. Athletics 202 R, 106 wRC+50:45 6. Mariners 221 R, 115 wRC+57:00 Sandy Alcantara1:00:00 Underachieving Offenses1:00:10 1. Orioles1:07:45 2. Rockies Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.