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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#82: Split Shoulda Been A Sweep
How did the Red Sox manage a split against New York? Good question! Plus, no Yankee gear in Aruba, and Sean McDonough changes things.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#81: Big Weekend!
Red Sox-Yankees baby! Can the Sox catch them? No. But they can go into the All Star break with a lot of mojo. We break it down and lament that Joey Gallo has…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#80: Chasing the Dream
What if you worked your whole life for one thing? What if you were inches away from achieving it when you were told it may not happen after all? Meet…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#79: Special Guest and Temperature Check
Could the Yankees be a historically great team? Are the Red Sox actually a Playoff Team? Plus a special guest who use to recreate Red Sox - Yankees fights.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#78: The Yanks Don't Need Much.
It's never too early to think October. The Yanks will need to add & the Sox will struggle to get there. Kody Clemens sparks a deep dive into kids of former MLB…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#77: Thumbs Up/Down + "Jackie":
Yankees aren't as good as we thought. Sox aren't as bad. Plus, hashing out some fantasy issues and Josh Donaldson.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#76: From An Umpire's Eye
We sit down with an umpire with over 30 years experience to break down: Robots, respect and what comes next. A perspective we don't get enough as viral-video…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#75: What's Wrong, What's Right
The Yankees are the best, and the Sox are the worst. So bizarre. We also break down the great mistake in Trevor Story, and who is to blame.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#74 Half Full or Empty
Are the Yankees that good? Are the Sox that bad? Plus, John goes off on Trevor Bauer (it's worth the wait).
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#73 FANning the Flames
What's the long-term impact of fans behaving badly? Even more distance from fans. Angel Hernandez is a problem, just not the only problem. And will we ever see…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#72: Being Frank About Fenway
The Red Sox rarely sell out now. Should they be doing more to make it more appealing to people? (Ahem, prices!). Also, worried about Gerrit Cole? And imagine…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#71: I @&%! Hate This Place
Don't mess with Philly and assessing Yanks and Sox out of the gate. Good decision not sign ANYONE before first pitch? Short answer: NO!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#70 Finally
Baseball is back. Besides breaking down the two teams, we talk renewed interest I fantasy and probably the most interesting conversation: Theo Epstein and his…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#69 Joan's Arc
Joan Ryan is a pioneer for women in sports journalism. She's covered it all, written books and now serves as a media consultant for the SF Giants. Recounting…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#68: Moonlight Graham
Not really. But Earl Snyder has some stories to tell. And the receipts to prove it. His baseball life, which includes a cup of coffee with the legendary '04…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#67: The Story on Story
As spring baseball ramps up, we break down the new Red Sox deal and continue to lament the 12-team playoff format.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#66 Sterling Is Gold!
John Sterling has been calling Yankee games for 33 years. But he's been loving them his whole life. His stories, thoughts and maybe some hints on new home run…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#65 Yankee Blockbuster? Yeah Right!
Yankee fans scratching their heads, and we're trying to answer why. And it's not just Josh Donaldson and his $50 million. Plus, why Brian is calling for a…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#64 Opening Day is Toast
Who to blame? Will we (the real fans) come back? Hint: We're pretty upset. That, plus why the lockout may be why Jeter bailed on the Marlins.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#63: The Sports Cards & Collectibles Craze.
Gone are the days of putting a baseball card in the spokes of your bike. Sports cards and collectibles are BIG business. We sit down with lifelong collector…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#62: Big Papi Big Pass
Why does David Ortiz get a pass into the HOF when the likes of Bonds and Clemens don't? Good question. The answer may lie in the fact that no one cares that…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#61: Good Fight, Bad Fight
Dan Shaughnessy vs. David Ortiz is a good fight. MLB vs. MLBPA is not. We discuss. Plus, women in baseball and baseball in Montreal. Check us out.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#60: Taking A Turn
We celebrate a year of John being alcohol free. He tells his compelling story of how he got to 2022 and how it relates to his love of baseball and family. It's…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#59: Dominic Rivers Is A Baseball Lifer
From watching Reds games with his grandparents to being in the room for real-life arbitration hearings, he joins us to talk baseball -- everything from his…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#58 Q&A
Question: Who did less before the lockout? Answer: Yankees. But not by much. We lament that, rip the lockout and have, perhaps, the best nugget yet. Hint…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#57: Wander, HOF, A-Rod and the Death of Starters
We break down the incredible deal for Wander Franco, what the Sox/Yanks have/haven't done and what the heck will happen in the Hall of Fame voting.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#56 Episode: And the Winner Is?
What in tarnation (yes tarnation!) is going on when none of the MVP finalists even made the playoffs. We pick all the winners from MVP to the Cy Young. And THE…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#55: One Season Ends, Another Begins
World Series wrap-up, free agents to watch from series and Ian Anderson's origin story (Good up-state NY talk!)
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#54 Red Sox ribbons, Gerrit Cole and the wave's OG story
We say goodbye to the Red Sox, hello to a story of why maybe the Yankees didn't work. And stick around for a nugget any fan would want. Oh, and we handicap the…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#53: Rivalries Compared ... and a Guest!
We welcome in long-time reporter -- and Dodgers fan -- Doug Greene. Carlos Correa to Yankees? And what's better, Yankees-Red Sox or Dodgers-Giants?
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports# 52: Red Sox Magic!
We break down the unlikely surge that has Boston in the ALCS, and Brian talks about being at Fenway for Game 4.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#51: Yankees Clean House?
A great scene at Fenway ends with, well, the end of the Yankee season. It leaves us with two questions: Who gets fired and can the Sox beat the Rays? We answer…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#50: Emergency Wild Card Edition
Of course, it's Red Sox-Yankees in a 1-game playoff. At Fenway and yes, a lot of Yankee fans will be there. Perfect. We put a ribbon on a gift of a final…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#49 Fenway Park or Maybe Yankee Stadium North?
Yankees sweep the Sox! More shocking? How many NY fans were at Fenway. We break down how it's Brian's fault that Stanton hit that granny. Plus, great…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#48: Tension Spills Over
Whether it be Fernando Tatis, Jr vs Manny Machado or vaccinated players vs. unvaccinated, tension is high in the playoff race right now. Plus, why the World…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#47 " Way Back, Way Back"
Episode 47:Like in "Jerry Maguire" when Tom Cruise "had her at hello", Don Laviano had us at "Satin Silver Yankee jacket". We go deep into the way back machine…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#46: Jeter, 9/11 and September Swoons
Love him or hate him, Derek Jeter is a classic Hall of Famer. Does that mean non-Yankee fans have to like him? Plus, how both teams may well miss the playoffs…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#45 Down the stretch we come!
Inside of 30 games, we debate whether anything will change in the standings. Plus, hot takes on Covid, Reds vs. Brewers and John’s short-lived love…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#44 "What's in Your Closet?"
Say it like a Capital One ad! We judge your fandom by how much swag you own. Radio Producer and Yankee SuperFan Matt Sirois has LOTS of pinstripe gear. He…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#43 Panic Button Crosses State Lines
The debate is how much credit do the Yankees deserve for their comeback. One says no, the Sox have handed it to them. The other calls that classic Yankee…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#42 Can Yanks Actually Do This?
It already FEELS like they've caught the Red Sox. In reality, they're not quite there, but can they finish the job? Our answers, plus comparing NL West with AL…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#41 Back From the Deadline
What a difference a week makes! Add Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees, and suddenly they're legit again? As for Red Sox Nation, absolutely deflated not to get more…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#40 The Coffin's Been Nailed
The Red Sox took three of four from the Yankees and two of those games were absolutely heartbreakers for the Yankees. We break the series down and John gives…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#39 "Does Yankee Series Win Change Anything?"
The Red Sox lose two of three in New York? Does it matter? For the Red Sox, we now know what they need to win it all (answer in the podcast). For the Yankees…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#38: A Much Needed Break?
It's the unofficial midway point of the 2021 season and the Sox are clinging to the lead in the east while the Yankees still can't get out of their own way. We…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#37: The Yankees Officially Suck
After getting swept by the Sox AGAIN. It's now officially time to push the panic button. Talkin to you Brian Cashman & Aaron Boone! Who can fix this mess? Can…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#36: A Sticky Situation
No more Pitching Under The Influence! The Sticky police are out and pitchers are not happy, well atleast some of them. We cover the new MLB sticky spot checks…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#35: SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL
MLB tries to make the best of a sticky situation that some say they created. The unwatchable Yankees continue their downward spiral in the AL East. Are the…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#34: A TALE OF TWO TEAMS
Approximately 60 games into the MLB season the Yankees and Red Sox are exact opposites. Boston is near the top of the AL East while the Yankees ship is sinking…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#33: Sox, Yanks & Rays... OH MY!
There's a log jam a top the American League East with a dogfight shaping up. MLB pitching is off to a record setting start, but what's behind those records and…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#32: The Past is the Past
New York and Boston grow closer in the standings with an early June showdown looming. MLB is telling the city of Oakland to "Put up or Shut up". One budding…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#31: One Down. Five to Go...
One month in: Where do we stand? The Sox may not be a legit first-place team but the Yankees assuredly are not a last-place team. And Bryce Harper--getting hit…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#30: Too Soon For Finger Pointing?
Yankess are at the bottom and Red Sox at the top. Crazy. Blame Yankee bats and credit Red Sox stars on offense? Not so simple. Actually, maybe it's the…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#29: BASEBALL IS BACK!
The season has finally started and after 10 games the Sox are defying expectations while the Yanks are clawing to be a 500 team. What was Opening Day at Fenway…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#28: PLAY BALL!
A full season of Major League Baseball is upon us and we're breaking down the Yanks & Sox rosters. Who made it and why? Is someone going to step up and lead…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#27: Spring Ahead or Fall Back
The start of the MLB season is right around the corner. The Yankees have battles for the 5th rotation spot & an extra bat while at Red Sox camp it's all about…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#26: SPRING & SPAC
Baseball is back and so are the fans, although at smaller capacity. How are the Yankees & Red Sox shaping up so far in Florida? What are these new "Spring…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#25: What Are The Odds?
Brett Gardner back with the Yanks? JBJ still jobless? Johnny Damon the first DUI of Spring Training? Chris Sale's All Star break return? We cover them all plus…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#24: Spring Is In The Air?
Players report to Spring Training in less than a week. What are the new COVID protocols and can MLB function in a bubble setting? Curt Schilling wants off the…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#23: Our Favorite & Least Favorite Part Two: RED SOX
It's time to flip the scrip and do our Top 3 Red Sox. Will we agree on any players? What's the reasoning behind our picks? And what are the chances Curt…