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FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
What began as a podcast about the Red Sox and Yankees has become so much more. Whether it's focused on the legendary Sox-Yanks rivalry, Sabermetrics or sobriety, Brian Shactman and John Senecal elevate the conversation. These two SuperFans -- one Boston, one New York -- have been in the stands or press box for some of sports' greatest moments, and their perspective will give you plenty to think and talk about. Facebook: @FANBASEpodcastTwitter: @PodcastFanbase
Episodes
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#261: Brewers and Beyond
We relish the win and why it’s both good AND bad for baseball. Of course, we start the talk of what happens next.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#260: The Battle of NO Markets
The smallest market vs Florida baseball. It's terrible for ratings but will it be good for baseball? What's not good for baseball? Cashman and Boone carrying…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#259: Funeral for a Yankee
It’s all over but the “Fire Boone” chants. What’s next for New York and why they’re still WAY closer than the Red Sox.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#258: Who Wins?
We give our playoff predictions. Hint: Brian has Yankees going further than John does! Also, Justin Verlander’s earned goodbye and the legend of Mickey Gasper.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#257: That Time of Year
Final week feelings. Aaron Judge soft or being over-protected? And our take on Alex Bregman’s face.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#256: Down The Stretch They Come
Team updates, Pete Rose movie (are we pro?) brings up fav baseball movies and yes, we loved the Pete Alonso standing ovation.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#255: GREAT ONE
So much fun to record this one. Judge is back. Who’s worse, Jarren Duran or Austin Wells. And KC with the best promo in years!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#254: Yankee Fans Drunk on Wins
We recap the weekend where New York took 3 of 4 from Boston. John almost gets in a fight, Brian fumes over Sox roster moves and they both agree that Will…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#253: Tears, Books and a BIG WEEKEND
Brian dropped off another one at college, and this one hurt. Plus, need a book? Got one for ya. And of course! Red Sox-Yankees 4-game set this weekend. We…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#252: Wins, Fights, and Girls
The Red Sox getting players back may actually be a problem. What is up with stadium fights, and the LL World Series has a female pitcher who, as John says, can…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#251: The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Both the Sox and Yanks need injured guys to come back. Otherwise, making the playoffs won’t matter. Plus, some great factoids about Tommy John and Josh Baez.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#250: Baseball Be Crazy!
A cultural interpretation of what happened in Toronto Monday night — worth it. Red Sox get a jolt at the right time, and New York may want to protect pitching…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#249: Post-Deadline
We break down the trade deadline, focusing on the Sox and Yanks. Boston front office showing some moxie while Brian Cashman must know SOMETHING we don’t.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#248: Popcorn is Ready!
Trade deadline is Monday. We know the Yankees are buying, and the Sox HAVE TO BE buyers now. The question buying what with what. And it seems both teams might…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#247: Look Out!
Sox fans suffering whiplash while Yankee fans just suffer. John actually thinks New York could miss the playoffs. Plus, World Cup takeaways and John actually…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#246: Second Half!
The first day back could determine whether Sox buy or sell! And SOME news on Aaron Judge. Also, did the All Star Game suck? Duh!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#245: Long Balls & Bad Calls
Big changes are coming for the All Star Home Run Derby format. Can the hometown favorite win it? Plus, the Ghost of Angel Hernandez is back! Who is MLB's new…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#244: Sox Got a Chance?
Probably not, but MATHEMATICALLY, they do! Plus, team updates, All Stars and World Cup.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#243: Sweep! Now What?
Don’t get TOO excited Sox fans! But should Yankee fans get THAT nervous? Maybe. Plus, John sings the praises of AUBURN UNIVERSITY.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#242: Fenway Fever!?!
The Sox are the worst home team in baseball, but Fenway has been rocking! It hasn’t been the pink hats or the Iowa tourists. It’s been the Scotsmen! John has…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#241: All Rise, All Fall
We discuss this weekend's Yankees and Red Sox series at Yankee Stadium, Brayan Bello getting sent down after another miserable start, and with Aaron Judge…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#240: Buncha Issues
Tatis Jr and his lost millions, and will Wander get back to MLB? Abner Uribe’s embarrassment. Did Taylor loan Kelce millions? Oh, and we check in on our teams.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#239: Why Ildemaro Vargas Matters
The Sox seem so lifeless. The Yanks embarrassed by Subway. But make sure to stay to the end for the Vargas talk and an insider’s view of the ABS system.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#238: Au Revoir John Sterling
Two lifelong Yankee fans reflect on the legendary Yankee announcer — from steak dinners with him, to piping his voice into the living room. And the Red Sox guy…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
Cora and a Meltdown
FINALLY a chance to break down the mess that is the Red Sox. Conclusions may surprise you. AND John has a meltdown (epic!) over Fenway Park.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
236: BIG Series
Yup, it’s Yankees-Red Sox. Predictions and the ONE thing Brian is worried about. Oh, and Mike Trout to New York.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#235: Check Ups
The Yankees aren’t as good as we thought, and maybe, the Sox aren’t as bad? And has parity become a part of baseball (outside of the Dodgers of course)?
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#234: Tale of Two Cities
The Yankees are at the top. The Sox at the bottom. And John is STILL grumpy. We talk Opening Day, ABS, big contracts for minor leaguers and more.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#233: Predictions!
Division. Wild Card. World Series. MVP. We have it all, including (surprise) Brian ACTUALLY excited about the Sox!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#232: For Your Country
Team USA fails to bring home the gold and should get used to second place. What needs to change and who can do it?!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#231: The WBC and Italians
The WBC has been better than expected – – competitiveness, fun, TV ratings. And how about the Italians?! Certainly not because of the Americans. We’ll talk…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#230: Acronym Day With WBC and PED
We set up for the WBC a talk about complicated pitching dynamics, and yes, somehow, John Means enters the conversation.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#229: Baseball, Pokémon and Politics
A wide range of issues, from our feelings on spring training and the WBC to multi-million dollar cards and the dangers of working in the media.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#228: Dust Settles
Pitchers/Catchers soon! We check in and chime in on WBC, Super Bowl and Olympics!!!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#227: Jim Penders
The legendary UConn coach gives the inside scoop on a bunch, from paying players to his favorite one, not named George Springer. And of course, we ask him…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#226: Baseball Presents
We update our teams, put Dodgers spending in perspective, and, of course, we share some classic holiday traditions.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#225: Thanksgiving Deals
We talk turkey on some player moves (Tatis to NY?) and talk turkey about our best Thanksgiving memories as well.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#224: Awards, Gambling and ... JBJ
We are witnessing some of the best talent EVER... but is the gambling sullying everything? And where might you see Jackie Bradley Jr next year? Surprise…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#223: Epic!
We root around the World Series for the nuggets others aren't talking about. The magic of Japanese pitchers and the irony of the low-salary guys being money…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#222: Who Gets A Ring?!
We give our World Series Predictions! Will Don Mattingly finally get a ring? We will also discuss Ring Stupidity and Gambling Stupidity!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#221: Playoffs and Post Mortems
In David vs Goliath, we are picking David! Plus, a little teaser into offseason plans and a tribute to The Gator.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#220: TALKIN SCHLITT!
Yankees Rookie Cam Schlittler with a performance for the ages. Breaking down the exciting 3 game series over Boston and the impending ALDS against Toronto.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#219: Playoff Predictions
We go through every series and pick who makes the ALCS and NLCS. Great/short listen!!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#218: Rounding Third!
And heading for home. Can the Yanks win the AL East? Can the Sox MISS the postseason. We predict what will happen in the best last week of the season in years.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#217: Final Stretch
Might the Yankees catch the Jays? Might the Sox miss the playoffs? Plus, we pay tribute to Clayton Kershaw and ask why must we always shame adults who want to…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#216 Weekend!
Yanks-Sox in September and it actually matters! Plus, John saw Paul Skenes live in person -- his take on the best pitcher in the game. PLUS, Brian's Cannonball…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#215: Time To Figure It Out!
The Yankees have big decisions to make. Will Roman Anthony return in time? Plus, how technology can save bad baseball.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#214: Is First Possible?
Could Sox or Yanks catch Toronto? We split on that and also split on whether Aroldis Chapman would choke in the playoffs. You're welcome.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#213: Weird Weekend
Sox take 3 of 4 which no one had on their bingo card. What does it all mean? Listen and find out.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#212: Showdown in The Bronx!
Huge Yanks-Sox series this weekend in New York! We break it down and talk Brian winning a bucket 'o wings!!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#211: Big Week
Yanks-Sox late this week. Plus, Little League World Series, MLB realignment and vacation scams!!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#210: Youth Focus
What's it like to feel connected to the Little League World Series. That, Roman Anthony's deal and a big weekend for the contenders.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#209: Bizarro World!
Sox can't lose. Yanks can't win. Some inside scoop on what might be wrong in NY, and all of a sudden, you can't get a ticket for a Royals-Red Sox game in…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#208: Trade Deadline!
Yanks added #s and 'pen depth. Sox? Two pitchers that, if healthy, could help. IF and COULD.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#207: Judge Panic?
Aaron Judge is hurt. How much does it hurt the Yanks? (Duh -- it's terrible!) And what does it do to the trade deadline. Sox BETTER make some deals.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#206: Panic Time?
Is it time? Yankees swooning and Sox act like a mid-market team. John's yelling ... but not panicked. Plus, HOF chatter and we talk gambling and whether Dee…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#205: Let The Games Begin!
Finally, we get the second half. Both the Sox and Yanks have to run a gauntlet to finish July. Hopefully, it doesn't mean playoff death. Also, a Cy Young…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#204: BYE-BYE & BANG-BANG!
The Yankees are showing signs of life as they say goodbye to DJ. JRod is an all-star thanks to MLB. Plus, an epic beatdown on the golf course?
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#203: All-Stars and an All Star Swoon
Yanks are in danger, and the All Star Game is in sight. We talk about that and tell our favorite childhood memories of the mid-summer classic. Oh, and Clayton…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#202: Trades and Tears
Are the Sox already in the "sellers" category? And will anyone not named Judge hit consistently for New York? And we discuss, maybe, the take not taken with…