A podcast where two bums talk about other bums at baseball games. The two bums are Jack Swokowski and Jeremy Dionisio. Hear all about their baseball game excursions, their angry interactions, and some deep baseball topics every week!
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#236 - 8/12/24 New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox
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Jack and Jeremy have the pleasure watching the relentless Chicago White Sox take on the lowly New York Yankees...wait, is that right? The Sox beat the Yankees 12-2? Yikes! Hear all about Grateful Dead night at G-Rate, some goofy Yankees fans, and an indecent drug proposition on this week's ep!By Rain Delay Theater
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#235 - 8/5/24 Minnesota Twins @ Chicago Cubs
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Jack and Jeremy recap a relatively tame game and graphing session from the Cubs/Twins game plus some fun interactions with The Gray Grapher and AJ Pierzynski. The guys induct a Twins player into the Grapher HOF. Plus, one of the guys gets a rising star's auto and one of them doesn't...listen to find out who!…
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Jeremy shares a story of going to a weird yard sale with baseball cards and an ornery old timer who maybe played pro baseball…?By Rain Delay Theater
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#234 - 7/22/24 Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs
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The podcast rivalry continues as Jeremy and Jack attend another Cubs/Brewers game - will the Cubs finally break their losing streak? Yes, they did. But the real story of the night was the section the guys sat in for this game. Could it be the worst overall seating arrangement ever for the podcast? Listen for yourself. Also, tune in to see if the Br…
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What did the priest say to the rabbi when he saw a monk walk into a bar? If you listen to Episode 3 of Jack’s Binder, you just might find out! From Brent Strom’s boomer jokes to some Southern Comfort in the upper deck to our favorite grapher getting at least six more Alek Thomas autos, you won’t want to miss Jack’s solo adventure in the Friendly Co…
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#233 - Three Games in a Week (Phillies, Angels, Twins)
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It's been a while but the guys are back with a whopping THREE games to recap - July 3: Cubs/Phillies, July 5: Cubs/Angels, and July 8: White Sox/Twins! 3x the annoying fans! Lots of Angels autographs! And fun with Marc Bubblebath at a (surprisingly) competitive White Sox game. Tune in for all the rundowns and stay for the obscure Weird Al Yankovic …
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#232 - 6/19/24 San Francisco Giants @ Chicago Cubs
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Jack and Jeremy are back at Wrigley for some pregame graphing, some annoying wandering fans, and a Kyle Hendricks resurgence game. Also, the pod graphs getaway day for the first time - will it be boom or bust?By Rain Delay Theater
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#231 - 6/6/24 Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox
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The first White Sox game of the year is here! Jack and Jeremy travel to the southside to see the lowly White Sox - a massacre occurs as the Red Sox tally 14 runs on 24 hits!!! However, an unexpected graphing session occurs! Jack shows Jeremy the G-Rate catbird seat, but not before they run into a super annoying stadium worker. Jeremy gets a steak s…
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#230 - 5/31/24 Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs
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The boys are back in town as Jeremy and Jack finally reunite for a game! Will some of the classic Reds freaks turn out for this one? Maybe not, but the guys do have their fair share of gripes with fans around them. Jack and Jeremy actually have something nice to say about some concession stand workers. A security guard befriends Jeremy and Jack get…
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A (Fall) League of His Own #2: Ireland, Imanaga Signing, AAPI Day/Pirates
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Jeremy checks in with a recap of his Ireland trip, the Shota Imanaga autograph signing, and attending AAPI Day at Wrigley Field vs. Paul Skenes and the Pirates!By Rain Delay Theater
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Jack shares a colorful account of his solo trip to New York to take in the sights, interact with the locals, and to see Yankee Stadium and the ballgame!By Rain Delay Theater
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#229 - 2024 Season Over/Under Predictions
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The 2024 Over/Unders are in! Tune in to hear the guys' predictions for the Cubs, Sox, Brewers, and more! Plus, the Gray Grapher gets an over/under, the mere mention of Big Shawty upsets the guys, and we have some food predictions as well.By Rain Delay Theater
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#228 - 5/3/24 Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs
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Jack and Jeremy are rivals at Wrigley for this Cubs/Brewers clash for first place in the NL Central! Who will escape victorious? Who will be pissed that their team lost? Who will actually pick up a pen for the Brewers...anyone...? The autographs might've been scarce, but Jeremy has a brief bromance with a former All-Pro/Super Bowl Champion NFL Tigh…
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A (Fall) League of His Own #1: South Bend, White Sox Field Trip
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This week Jeremy brings you a solo recap of his trip to see the South Bend Cubs as well as a rundown of bringing his high school students to a White Sox game, yikes!By Rain Delay Theater
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#227 - 4/19/24 Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs
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Jack and Jeremy are all over the Marlins this week as they take on the Cubs on the northside - and there were some ups and downs on the day. Jack gets detained by security, a player destroys Jeremy's marker, and a loudmouth obnoxious Marlins fan almost ruins the whole day. Reel this one in, it's a live one!…
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Jack's Binder #1: Graphing the Royals/White Sox
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This week, Jack checks in solo to recap his experience graphing the Royals/White Sox game and his encounter with a mysterious hoodie-clad Royals “fan”. Jack shares a chilling Bobby Witt dream-premonition that came to roost IRL!By Rain Delay Theater
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#226 - 4/5/24 Los Angeles Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs
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Our first game recap of the year has Jack and Jeremy seeing Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers take on the Cubs. Will Ohtani hit another homer for the guys? Will Bobby Miller shutdown the Cubs? Will any Dodger pick up a sharpie? Some old regulars are back already and some new oddball Cubs workers make themselves known as well. Plus a couple cool autogra…
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Jack and Jeremy kick off the 2024 season with graphing the Rockies at Wrigley Field on a cold and rainy night. How will this affect a normally good-signing team like Colorado? Will Jack get redemption with Bud Black? Will the guys be greeted by any friendly returning Cubs security staff? Will any weirdos show up on a freezing Tuesday night? Tune in…
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Coming on the heels of Sammy Sosa's return to Chicago after 17 years, at a local card show, the guys get together to discuss who are the faces of some MLB franchises...with a Rain Delay twist. Which face embodies what it means to be a "Brewer"? Who is the most "Met"? Will the White Sox even have a player as the face of their franchise? Tune in to f…
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Jeremy might've gotten half of these guys at Spring Training already, but the RDT boys run down the list of notable non-roster invitees as part of their annual tradition this week. What crazy list of retreads are in White Sox camp this year? Where is Keston Hiura resurface? And which player in camp for the Yankees makes Jeremy reference (possibly f…
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#222 - Jeremy's Spring Training Recap
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We are back with a full recap of Jeremy’s four day Spring Training visit! Jeremy visits the Guardians, Mariners, Rangers, White Sox, and Cubs and has tales from all stops! Listen in to hear which big leaguer fully roasts Jeremy, find out who Fergie is on his way to see before he can stop to sign, and tune in to see which future HOF manager Jeremy s…
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#221.5 - Minisode: Jeremy's Pre-Spring Training Check-in
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Jeremy check's in before his Spring Training trip!By Rain Delay Theater
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#221 - The Worst of Fame Class of 2024
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It's that time of year again when Jack and Jeremy remind everyone of bad players who retired 5 year ago - it's the 2024 Worst of Fame episode! Who will join Rickie Weeks and Bill Ripken on this year's ballot? And will anyone get in? Bill Ripken is on his final year of eligibility - will this have any effect on the voting? Tune in to hear it all - i…
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#220 - 2024 Cubs Convention Recap Part 2 (Saturday/Sunday)
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And here is the conclusion of our supersized Cubs Con 2024 recap! We meet more weirdos in line, Jack and Jeremy spend a majority of the day separated, Manny Trillo takes his time, Jack goes inside basketball with Tim Stoddard, and Jeremy has another awkward interaction with Miguel Montero. Lots more stuff covered in these two marathon days, so chec…
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#219 - 2024 Cubs Convention Recap Part 1 (Friday)
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Jack and Jeremy are here this week for the BIIIIIG 2024 Cubs Convention recap! There's so much to cover that the guys had to split this one up into two episodes. In part one, the guys talk about Friday at the convention, Tom Ricketts' opening remarks, breaking the seal with some autographs, and meeting some new weirdos this year (The Peoria Mope, t…
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#218 - 2024 Cubs Convention Preview + HOF Ballot picks
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Jack and Jeremy process the signing of Shota Imanaga and the release of the Cubs Convention attendees and autograph schedule in real time this week. Jack is going to wing it with a snow storm incoming and Jeremy is prepared for a grueling weekend.By Rain Delay Theater
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#217 - Cubs/Brewers Bad Free Agent Signings
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In the wake of the historic Shohei Ohtani signing, Jack and Jeremy look back at some bad Cubs and Brewers free agent signings and offer their unique insight as to why they were so bad. Players hurt in this episode include Todd Hundley, Matt Garza, and Chad Fox (yuck!).By Rain Delay Theater
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#216 - 2023 Over/Unders + Rosemont Card Show Recap
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It’s time for our annual Over/Under recap episode plus a lengthy account of the guys’ trip to the Chicago Sports Spectacular card show in Rosemont, IL! We discover it was truly a tale of two seasons for the Cubs, the Brewers seem to have a murky future ahead, and we keep meeting weirdos at the bus when graphing. Jack and Jeremy also detail their ex…
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#215.5 - Minisode: Cubs Hire Craig Counsell!
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Jack and Jeremy convene for a special emergency minisode to discuss the hiring of Craig Counsell, the firing of David Ross, and the fallout of the move and graphing implications!By Rain Delay Theater
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#215 - Deadline Deal World Series Winners
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In light of the World Series, Jack and Jeremy run down a list of deadline trade acquisitions who would go on to win the World Series with their new club. Some bums jumped on the bandwagon of a really good team, some guys you forgot about, and just a few guys who actually made the difference for a team winning it all.…
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The time has come for our 2nd Annual Bus Awards! Who will be named Best Ally, Biggest A-hole, and Worst Snub? Tune in to find out! The ep is always a great way to revisit some of the great and agonizing moments graphing from this past season!By Rain Delay Theater
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#213 - 9/22/23 Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs
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The last game of the year has Jack and Jeremy at Wrigley back to their old graphing ways, a continuation of the Pirates series really. The guys were on Kris Bryant watch and end up getting a ton of Rockies instead. The big story of this episode - the Gray Grapher is back and opens up in his own way to the guys. It's a jam-packed ending to the 2023 …
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#212 - 9/15/23 Minnesota Twins @ Chicago White Sox + Cubs/Pirates Graphing
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The RDT boys head down to G-Rate Field for one last White Sox game of the season...luckily they sit by an old bonehead and his ma - he thinks Justin Fields blows! The guys also graph the entire Cubs/Pirates series and have a run in with another guy who blows, but it's NOT Justin Fields. An idiot has a message for Derek Shelton, Ji-hwan Bae disses J…
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Jack and Jeremy collectively cover the entire Cubs/DBacks series without actually attending a game together. Lots of autographs were attained, but the Gray Grapher casts his crusty, sourpuss pallor over most of the weekend. Mike Fetters captures the guys' focus as he plays hard to get, Bob Brenly eludes, a Cubs bus driver disses Tony Perezchica, an…
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#210 - 8/28/23 Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs
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The stakes have never been higher (on the field, at least) as Jack and Jeremy recap the Brewers vs Cubs game from Monday, August 28 at Wrigley Field. It was WWE night at the park, and in addition to getting another Stone Cold Stunner from Craig Counsell at the bus, the guys dole out their usual sage parenting advice, have a run in with a Sigmund Fr…
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#209 - 8/18/23 Kansas City Royals @ Chicago Cubs
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After some time off, the guys are back with their recap of the Cubs/Royals game. This one is headlined by some pre-game graphing with Dennis (AKA: The Gray Grapher). Dennis is a cut up with the grapher boys down the line, but will he actually help anyone get an auto? We also have some altercations with bees, the Air & Water show is in town, and Jer…
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#208 - 8/9/23 New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox
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Jack and Jeremy travel back to G-Rate Field to see the lowly White Sox taking on the equally lowly Yankees. The guys run into trouble before they even step foot inside the stadium when they have an altercation at the front gate with their tickets getting scanned. They chat it up with some Yankees nerds. And we also get our first loudmouth Sox fan t…
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#207 - Odds and Ends (Reds bus, The National, Braves bus, Brewers/Rockies)
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This week, we bring you a collection of various events over the past few weeks in the lives of Rain Delay Theater. First, the guys discuss a special PSA card grading company event they attended the weekend of the National Sports Collectors Convention - it was a fancy affair that left the guys possibly underdressed but overfed. Next, we hear about J…
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#206 - 7/17/23 Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs + bus hangs
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We did the whole damn series! Jack and Jeremy attend one Nats/Cubs game and then come back the next two nights and do the bus! The entire experience is overshadowed by the high school Nats fan, returning from last year - this time 1000% more annoying, privileged, and horrible! Tune in to hear his exploits over a three day period. Also, listen to fi…
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#205 - 7/7/23 St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago White Sox
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Just before the All-Star break, Jack and Jeremy head down to the White Sox for a quick game vs. the Cardinals. The guys try to graph, they run into some classic White Sox goofballs, and they actually see a competitive game? Find out who signs, find out who gets a Heater dog, and find out which crusty grapher the guys run into!…
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#204 - 6/28/23 Philadelphia Phillies @ Chicago Cubs
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This week we have more fans in the aisles, some know-it-alls explaining quality starts, and a little kid who forced multiple people to kick some beers. But the big story is who the guys meet down by the bus...another HOFer...?...or maybe someone who some think should be in the HOF...? Tune in to find out!…
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#203 - 6/15/23 Quad City River Bandits @ Beloit Sky Carp
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Minor League Baseball is back on Rain Delay Theater as the guys drive up to Beloit, Wisconsin to see the Sky Carp take on the River Bandits! Lots of top draft picks and prospects in this one - see which ones Jack and Jeremy get, get twice, have to jump through hoops to get, or miss totally. There are a fair share of oddball fans, workers, and graph…
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#202 - 6/14/23 Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs & 6/16 Baltimore Orioles @ Chicago Cubs
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Get ready for another marathon (or normal, at this point) episode from the RDT guys as Jack and Jeremy take in two Cubs games vs. the Pirates and Orioles. A lot of autographs, a lot of weirdos and oddballs, and a lot of 6-run 6th innings for the Cubs! The guys sit next to a guy who may be in the Big Lebowski-verse, Jeremy throws a major Hail Mary t…
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#201 - We Name 200 Different Players
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So episode 200 came and went, but the guys wanted to go back and commemorate #200 in some way...so they just name 200 former and current baseball players. Most are actually named conversationally, so we do get a lot of random, scattered baseball talk throughout. Be sure to listen for the stories Jeremy tells about helping destroy the Declaration of…
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#200 - 5/26/23 Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs + Mets bus
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We've made it to episode #200! And the guys have one of their longest episodes yet! We get a two-part update about Jack's "Nacho Melt-down" (part 1 - 10:15; part 2 - 1:14:10)! We also hear about a major auto score from Jack solo (2:13:45)! In addition to that, the guys have encounters with Kate Upton, Tommy Pham, and Drew Smyly! We meet a new sourp…
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#199 - 5/18/23 Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox
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For the first time in 2023, Jack and Jeremy take in a White Sox game together. This was a weekday afternoon tilt between the Southsiders and the Cleveland Guardians - talk about low profile. Will there be enough weirdos in the stands for the guys to talk about? Will Jack and Jeremy be able to get any autos inside the stadium? Will the White Sox fin…
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#198.5 - Minisode: Cardinals Bus/Cubs Lot
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Jack and Jeremy bring you a minisode in this latest installment of the pod. The guys spend two days graphing the Cardinals bus and the Cubs parking lot during their series at Wrigley Field on May 8th and 9th. Jeremy is on full Willson Contreras watch and Jack is trying to tie up some loose ends. Who do the guys get? Is it someone from their over/un…
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#198 - 5/5/23 Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs
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This week, the guys head to Wrigley to see the major league debut of Matt Mervis and the home debut of Miguel Amaya! They talk about how the people in front of them stood up during both of their first ABs, yay! The guys also have some wild graphing experiences over a two day period, including the return of Josh and friends, an ultimate Jazz Chishol…
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#197 - Padres Bus Hangs + Separate White Sox Games
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Jack and Jeremy bring you an episode of odds and ends, highlighted by two Padres bus hangs on 4/25 and 4/26. The guys encounter a crazy barricade jumper, the loudmouth Padres fan from last year, and an off-putting former Cardinals manager. Jeremy also has a solo Cubs parking lot experience and a couple brutal close calls and snubs. Finally, the guy…
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#196 - 4/21/23 Los Angeles Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs
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What is this? A baseball gameplay heavy episode? Well, when you almost see a perfect game, I guess you have to talk about it. Jack and Jeremy come at you this week to recap the near-perfect performance by Drew Smyly vs. the LA Dodgers - we talk at length about the game and the atmosphere up top! But then we also manage to find time to flame a fan, …
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