Best Foul Balls Podcasts (2024)

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Tennessee Wins CWS, Judge Tops All-Star Votes 18:24

15d ago18:24

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The College World Series came to a close on Monday with the Tennessee Volunteers winning their first title in program history. UT beat Texas A&M in three games to win the title, and the loss upset A&M's coach so much he left the team to take the head coach job at Texas. This week's coaching drama is sure to add another spark to the Texas-Texas A&M …

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Episode 138 - Go in for the Gill 1:17:47

1h ago1:17:47

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The party continues their fight with the aquatic denizens of the Borrowed Deep while searching for a sigil to unlock a magical door. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast

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Hot 20 21:49

1d ago21:49

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Coming in like a 22 minute tv sitcom, KB dishes on Bronny, PG & Klay, Debate Gate, Rap Beefs and best bets

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Tom Henke and Marco Estrada discuss their Jay days and All Star experiences 52:01

2d ago52:01

52:01

With the Blue Jays fighting against heavy odds trying to get back into a wild card race as they head toward the all-star break, we talk to a couple of former Jays about their all-star experiences back in the day. Tom Henke (1987) and Marco Estrada (2016) made the all-star team once each as Blue Jays and they get together to share their stories abou…

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The American Musical w/ Ben West 2:05:41

4d ago2:05:41

2:05:41

Join the Broadway Breakdown Discord Channel and get in on the fun! Link: https://discord.gg/UTGVBprYtr This week Matt is joined by author and historian Ben West to talk about his new must-have book: The American Musical, Evolution of an Art Form! The two discuss the variety of genres in which the musical theatre has its origins, deep-cut songs, and…

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Episode 137 - Brace for Swim-pact 1:23:44

3d ago1:23:44

1:23:44

The party moves forward down several long, narrow halls only to open the door to another chamber, triggering a hazardous trap set by the denizens of the Borrowed Deep. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblight…

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Kevin Kiermaier and Mark Budzinski on the Jays' struggles, plus Yankee Marcus Stroman 56:49

9d ago56:49

56:49

This week, on the 200th episode of Deep Left Field, we catch up with some of our favourites. Kevin Kiermaier talks about the mess the Jays continue to find themselves in, his poor season, the injury to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the DFA of Tim Mayza and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s all-star nod. Mark Budzinski gives his thoughts on the tough road ahead and how…

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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (and an Invitation!) 1:18:01

12d ago1:18:01

1:18:01

"Hal...it's no longer about CATS." Oooohhh boy! Matt went and saw CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, the wild, crazy and invigorating new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Feline Fantasia! Listen up for Matt's chaotic thoughts as well as his time sitting with Cynthia Erivo! PLUS!!! An invite to Broadway Breakdown's Discord Channel! Invite Link: https://dis…

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Episode 136 - Crit is Getting Eel 1:16:20

10d ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Moving into the next floor of the flooded Borrowed Deep, the party confronts a humanoid man with translucent skin, blocking their path forward. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast

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Stealin’ Steals & Dealin’ Deals 30:32

17d ago30:32

30:32

Boze rambles on why JJ Redick is a bad hire, Jordan’s DPOY legitimacy. The NHL playoffs among the best. Horrible takes and why the summer’s best bet keeps paying off

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2024 season is halfway there and the Blue Jays are livin’ on a prayer 1:13:48

18d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Guests: Canadian stars of stage and screen Ryan Bondy (“Book of Mormon”), Sandy Jobin-Bevans (Second City, “Just Like Mom and Dad”), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (“Kim’s Convenience,” “The Mandalorian,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender”) The Toronto Blue Jays are about to hit the halfway point of the season and, despite snapping a seven-game losing streak on Tues…

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FOLLIES, TITANIC, Plays and An Idea 1:15:39

19d ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Matt saw FOLLIES! TITANIC! HOME! HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES! And he's gonna talk about all 4! Plus a glorious 1-star review he got Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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Episode 135 - Chuul Me Twice, Maim On Thee 1:11:55

21d ago1:11:55

1:11:55

The party heads back down to face the chuuls again, ready this time and with the formidable crocodile, Scar, in tow. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast

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The Jays are on a six game losing streak and time is running out 47:10

19d ago47:10

47:10

The Blue Jays have been swept in back-to-back series. They’re playing their worst baseball with the most important week of the season beginning Monday – three games at Boston and then four at home against the first-place New York Yankees. With the team taking on water, literally and figuratively, it was time for an emergency bonus episode of Deep L…

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Rickwood Field Game, RIP Willie Mays 18:12

26d ago18:12

18:12

The baseball world lost a legend this week when Willie Mays passed away at 93 years old. The Hall of Famer is one of the greatest players of all time and is arguably the best player in MLB history. He won two MVPs, was a 24-time All-Star and crushed 660 home runs during his illustrious career. We take some time to reflect on his legacy on today's e…

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Irish Goodbyes 25:45

27d ago25:45

25:45

Top franchise in sports. Rory meltdown. WNBA takeover.

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Talking with Jays Justin Turner, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz 39:19

23d ago39:19

39:19

Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner and infielders Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz This week in “Deep Left Field,” we talk to the resurgent Justin Turner, who has shaken off a terrible month of May to get back to his normal self in June. We catch up with Isiah Kiner-Falefa for his thoughts about the team’s current predicament and having to ta…

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The Tony Awards Happened. Kinda. Let's Talk About It (w/ James Seol) 3:35:47

24d ago3:35:47

3:35:47

"Stop texting me..." The 2024 Tony Awards occurred. Some shows won and some lost. People performed and the TV cameras got waaayyy to close for comfort. And Matt's royally annoyed at Alicia Keys. So let's talk about it! Friend of the pod James Seol (KPOP, COME FROM AWAY) is back to discuss the WHOLE Get Down and to wade through some of your comments…

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Episode 134 - When You Wish Upon a Scar 1:17:11

24d ago1:17:11

1:17:11

After escaping the monstrous chuul and heading back to the surface to regroup, Stretch mourns the loss of Bernice while asking for his goddess Fiadwyn's favor in sending him a new companion to aid them party in their dive. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us o…

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Final-Ly 38:38

1M ago38:38

38:38

Best bets for the finals, protecting Caitlyn, The ultimate F U guys and a convict shall lead them

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Episode 132 - Tasty Jellyfish Swarma 1:39:45

1M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Swimming through the submerged passageways, the party pushes through a wall of anemones only to be swarmed by tiny jellyfish. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast

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The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence w/ Eila Mell 48:08

1M ago48:08

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The Tony Awards: A Celebration in Excellence by Eila Mell is out in bookstores now! Find out more about Broadway's biggest night with an order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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Jason Grilli’s thoughts on Angel Hernandez' retirement and DeMarlo Hale's assessment of the Jays so far 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Guests: Former Blue Jays pitcher Jason Grilli, Jays’ associate manager DeMarlo Hale This week in “Deep Left Field,” we get Jason Grilli’s thoughts on the surprise (and welcome) retirement of Angel Hernandez and check in with DeMarlo Hale for his assessment of the Blue Jays through one-third of the season. Also, thoughts on Hernandez’ legacy, such a…

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2024 Tony Awards: Predicting the Winners (w/ The Theater Lovers) 2:37:02

1M ago2:37:02

2:37:02

Everyone is a winner. Except for those who aren't. It's almost June, which means it's almost Tony month, which means we have to get off our butts and start predicting some WINNERS! Friends of the pod Rachael Joyce and Will Anderson aka The Theater Lovers are BACK! And together, the Lovers and Matt try to figure out who exactly is gonna win this f*c…

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Episode 131 - That's a Bit of a Stretch 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

After clearing the ground floor of the Borrowed Deep, the party descends to the next level of the flooded fallen triton outpost. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast

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Memorial Day Benchmarks 22:28

2M ago22:28

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We've reached Memorial Day Weekend, which means we're about two months into the MLB season. This gives us plenty of evidence to see how teams really look this season and how we can expect the division races to shake out. Which teams are contenders and pretenders at this point? Which players have a legitimate shot at winning individual awards? Plus,…

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Liz McGuire, who took a 110-m.p.h. foul ball to the face, plus Kevins: Kiermaier and Rays manager Cash 1:16:09

2M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Guests: Blue Jays centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, Jays fan Liz McGuire This week in “Deep Left Field,” we hear from Kevin Kiermaier on the Blue Jays’ rough first couple months of the season, including the virus that tore through the clubhouse and what he believes we’ll be seeing from here on out. We also catch up w…

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A Meandering Chat: Full of Gossip, Trauma and BROADWAY! (w/ Robert W. Schneider) 1:52:50

2M ago1:52:50

1:52:50

It was supposed to be a discussion about Tony Award Snubs...oops, "omissions." But leave it to BROADWAY BOUND'S Robert W. Schneider to keep Matt distracted with tons of Broadway gossip and a foray into Matt's past trauma. Enjoy the shortest episode in weeks :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 130 - All Clockwork and No Play 1:13:53

2M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

The party pushes forward into the Borrowed Deep after being bolstered by the arrival of Tobias' acquaintance Stretch, coming to his aid after the fall of the dwarven cleric Yulgrec. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblight…

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Out Kicking The Coverage 29:51

2M ago29:51

29:51

Bears about to have a Monster Season, Harrison’s Butker Speech, Everybody Hates Cait, watered down NBA, what’s the rush for Bronny

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Davis Schneider, plus former Blue Jay Jay Jackson and current mental skills coach John Lannan 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Guests: Blue Jays 2B/LF Davis Schneider, former Jay and current Minnesota Twins pitcher Jay Jackson, Blue Jays mental skills coach John Lannan This week, we sit down with Davis Schneider, who has been one of MLB’s best hitters since coming to the big leagues last August, catch up with old pal Jay Jackson to see how he’s doing with a new team and to…

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The Art of Predicting the Tonys (w/ Sam Eckmann) 2:18:52

2M ago2:18:52

2:18:52

"It's an art..." Goldderby's Sam Eckmann stops by the Breakdown to discuss Tony trends, myths and what you need to take into account when making your predictions! DOLL OUT THE PUDDING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Matt Koplik

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Episode 129 - You Gonna Stretch These Hands! 57:45

2M ago57:45

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The party continues their perilous fight against the guardian golem left behind at the Borrowed Deep, complicated by tortured souls of triton priests. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblight…

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Scrambled Eggs and Killing Coaches 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Anthony Edwards snatching the torch. Josh Hart warms my heart, eating at home & Why Lebron James is NOT a coach killer

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Aaron Sanchez, Daniel Hudson, plus the mailbag 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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Guests: Once-and-future Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez, Dodgers reliever (and former Jay) Daniel Hudson plus your e-mail!!! This week in “Deep Left Field,” we dip into the mailbag to hear your thoughts on what’s been an incredibly frustrating couple of weeks in Blue Jay land, then we talk to two pitchers traded by the Jays on the same day back in …

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Ranking Every Show This Broadway Season...'Cause F**k It, Why Not 4:11:10

2M ago4:11:10

4:11:10

Oh look...it's the longest episode in Broadway Breakdown history. Matt saw every show of the 2023-2024 Broadway season. Now he wants to rank them. Because what else is there to do now? Feel free to listen to this episode while crossing Atlantic. Or while stuck in a 12 hour traffic jam. Or waiting for your souffle to rise. And feel free to yell at M…

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Episode 128 - A Reasonable Eight Inches 1:11:50

2M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Moving into the surface level of the Borrowed Deep, the party finds themselves in a once grand hall with mosaics and murals, along with two large stone statues of the deities Xirtula and Brahnik. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterbligh…

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BONUS! Interview w/ MARY JANE's Susan Pourfar 48:40

2M ago48:40

48:40

Motherhood...Sisterhood...and Silent Broadway Contracts... We've got another lovely surprise for you! Award-winning actress Susan Pourfar stops by the Breakdown to discuss her journey with MTC's MARY JANE, from its production at NYTW to its Broadway premier with Rachel McAdams. Matt and Susan also discuss the performance Matt attended when an audie…

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Yard Work 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

Problems on the (literal) home front. Why the aging NBA superstars should lease their talent. Old white dude rants and way too early NFL locks

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Celebrating Jordan Romano and checking in with Kevin Gausman 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Guests: Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano and starter Kevin Gausman, Los Angeles Dodgers/Baseball Canada slugger Freddie Freeman This week, we celebrate Markham’s own Jordan Romano joining the 100-save club, check in with Kevin Gausman for an in-depth look at the Blue Jays’ disappointing first month of the season and catch up with all-star Freddie Fre…

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2024 Tony Nominations Are Here! Reading YOUR Takes 2:12:16

2M ago2:12:16

2:12:16

Well...they're here. After much speculating, predicting and dreaming...the 2024 Tony Nominations have ARRIVED. And there were CHOICES made. Matt takes to instagram to read what y'all had to say about the new crop of nominations...and what a few of you had to say about HIM. It's a fun journey!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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Episode 127 - Door to Door Failsmen 1:17:20

2M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

The party attempts to open the sealed door leading into the ruins of the Borrowed Deep. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast

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Deep Left Field Mailbag: Jays salvage a win vs. the Dodgers 50:51

3M ago50:51

50:51

As Shohei Ohtani weekend comes to a close, we answer your questions about where the Blue Jays stand one month into the season. What’s wrong with the offence? Should Vladdy be given a few games off? How safe is Ross Atkins? What about the hitting coaches? Do clutch players exist? Are the Jays at risk of losing their fan base? All these and so much m…

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