Best Adam Scheid Podcasts (2024)

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How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman 59:50

3h ago59:50

59:50

Being told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better. Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live. Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance thei…

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The Florida Man Who’s Changing the Definition of Adventure: Mason Gravley 54:38

17d ago54:38

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The places we don’t always think of as adventure destinations are precisely the places Mason Gravley likes to explore. Mason grew up somewhere between the swamps, orange groves, and cattle ranches of central Florida. After vagabonding throughout the western US, he’s come back to find a deep relationship with his home state. Now, Mason's Lead Advent…

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Why Kayaker and Filmmaker Rush Sturges is Rethinking Work-Life Balance 51:38

24d ago51:38

51:38

Kayaking waterfalls and creating epic films looks glamorous from the outside, but if there’s one thing the river’s taught Rush, it’s humility. Rush Sturges is one of the world’s most influential whitewater kayakers, a prominent action sports filmmaker, and a devoted musician. Rush has honed his filmmaking and paddling skills on location in some of …

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Mel Strong on Life After Nike: Pathological Optimism and Financial Empowerment 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society– so, what can we do to benefit ourselves and the world? Mel Strong started her career as a first grade teacher and journalist. A fateful interview with her long-time running hero Joan Benoit Samuelson led to a long-shot interview for an entry level job at Nike — a process that included running twice a…

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Exiting the MLB and Finding Joy Again with Mental Performance Coach Adam Bernero 48:07

2M ago48:07

48:07

We want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. This former MLB pitcher discovered that he has more meaning and impact …

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From Corporate Career to Entrepreneur in the Wake of Sobriety with Emily Holland 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

We want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. Emily Holland is a podcast consultant and strategist in Boulder, CO. In…

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How a Traumatic Brain Injury Led Pro Athletes Brandon Scheid and Sensi Graves to Find Gratitude and New Perspectives on Life 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

What if the day you faced a life-threatening sports injury was one of the best days of your life? And what does that mean for your loved ones? Married couple Sensi Graves and Brandon Scheid are professional wind sport athletes. Sensi is a pro kiter, retreat host, founder of Sensi Graves Swim, and speaker. Brandon is a pro athlete and kite designer,…

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Turning Life’s Challenges into Confidence through Mindful Mountain Biking with Coach Bekah Rottenberg 49:46

4M ago49:46

49:46

Sports mirror life. So how can we use sports to live our happiest, healthiest, bravest lives? Bekah Rottenberg is the founder of Brave Endeavors, a professional mountain bike instructor, a NASM certified personal trainer, a Patagonia mountain bike Ambassador, and a former professional enduro racer. She retired from pro racing to focus on coaching a…

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How Living Seasonally and Wild Entrepreneurship Led Tamara Jacobi to Run a Mexican Jungle Eco Lodge 48:38

4M ago48:38

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What do you get when you mix a business idea with an out-of-the-box lifestyle? Wildpreneurship. Tamara Jacobi is the author of “Wildpreneurs” and founder of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge in San Pancho, Mexico. She's lived in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific for nearly 20 years. We talk about… - Blending personal and professional dreams to build an unc…

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How Motherhood Changed Pro Ice Climber Majka Burhardt’s Relationship to Risk, Adventure, and Philanthropy 42:34

5M ago42:34

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Raising tiny humans is, for many people, the ultimate life trade-off. What happens when you’re a professional athlete, traveling the world and pushing your body, who then finds out you’re pregnant– with twins?! Majka Burhardt (she/her) is a professional climber, social entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, mother of twins and the Founder and Executive D…

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Big Trade-Offs We're Still Thinking About: Reflections from Jeni + Angie after 12 conversations with athletes, activists, and adventurers 47:26

5M ago47:26

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Having produced and released 12 podcast episodes into the wild feels like a reason to celebrate. Listen as Angie and Jeni revisit some of the thought nuggets that guests shared that they haven’t stopped thinking about. So far on For The Love Of, we’ve spoken with… A BFF who threw her life upside down to go to Antarctica A Mt. Everest guide who made…

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Managing Expectations in a High Pressure Academic Environment with Dr. Hannah Prather 55:11

5M ago55:11

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Most people see lichens as the weird stuff that grows on rock. But did you know their more glamorous role as “innovations arising from collaboration”?! Dr. Hannah Prather (she/her) is a NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology whose research has focused on the intricate relationship among lichens, bryophytes, and…

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How Getting Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Motivated Lisa Thompson to Climb the Seven Summits 57:14

6M ago57:14

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Being a woman isn’t easy, period. But being a woman who climbed the high points of all seven continents fresh after a cancer diagnosis? We’ve got a lot to learn from Lisa. Lisa Thompson ventured into mountaineering after overhearing others’ adventures in her corporate office. She was climbing globally and had eyes on some of the world’s highest mou…

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How a Mountaineering Accident Taught Doug Beardsley to Live Life to the Fullest 59:17

6M ago59:17

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After losing a toe in a mountaineering incident, Doug vowed to never let that stop him from living the adventures and seeking the awe he craved. Doug Beardsley has a background in pediatric neuroscience and as a public school science teacher. He’s filled his life with adventure, from velodrome racing to alpine guiding and from the first known solo …

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Why Erika Vikander is Fighting for Gender Equality in Freeride Snowboarding and Women’s Sports 53:50

7M ago53:50

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Women have made huge strides in sports to work towards equality, but there’s still far to go. As one of the most accomplished competitive snowboarders in the world, Erika “The Viking” Vikander has spent the better part of her life chasing snow and podiums all over the globe. Over the years, she became disappointed to see the lack of gender equality…

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What Kayaking and Paddleboarding Taught Anna Levesque about Fear, Confidence, and Mental Agility 55:29

7M ago55:29

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After over 30 years of devotion to whitewater kayaking, what can one learn about life from the river? Anna Levesque is a mental agility and white water kayak coach who is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her company, Mind Body Paddle. Anna is the author of the book Yoga for Paddling, was named one of the m…

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How to be an Imperfect Advocate and Pursue Outdoor Adventures in a Changing Climate with Alpinist Graham Zimmerman 53:48

8M ago53:48

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When talking about huge, scary topics like climate, it's easy to get all doom 'n' gloom. But nothing is ever black and white. Graham Zimmerman is an award-winning professional alpinist who's climbed across Alaska, Patagonia, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and all over the lower 48 and Canada. He holds leadership roles in a range of nonprofits and outdoor co…

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How Divorce, Death, and Motherhood Changed Jan Redford’s Relationship to Rock Climbing and Risk 40:44

8M ago40:44

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When your sport is closely linked to your relationships, how can you find your own path and feel fulfilled on your own? We chat with a rock climber, writer, and mother who’s been through decades of ups and downs, from losing a partner in an avalanche to ending an unhealthy marriage and from putting herself in death-defying outdoor situations to bui…

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How Pro Kitesurfer Jason Slezak Stopped Chasing Highs to Avoid His Past Trauma and Changed His Approach to Sports and Mental Health 58:51

9M ago58:51

58:51

A passion can add so much happiness to your life, but it can also be a way to run from trauma. We get to hear what that looks like from a pro athlete who’s experienced the highs in lows on the water, in relationships, and in his own mind. Jason Slezak is a professional kitesurfer and Patagonia Kitesurf Ambassador who has a 25 year (and counting) ca…

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What It’s Like to Face Your Fears on the “Mt. Everest of Kayaking” Stikine River Expedition with Julian Stocker 50:30

9M ago50:30

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Home to rapids with names like “The Hole that Ate Chicago”, the Stikine River Canyon in British Columbia is a Class V boater’s paradise. It’s packed with three days of big volume, remote whitewater, with no ways to leave until you make it through the staggering canyon. We get to dive into the mind of someone who recently paddled it all. Julian Stoc…

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How Dancing Transformed Nika Kermani’s Mental Health After Depression 47:10

10M ago47:10

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From booty-shaking to crying in the dish pit, we’re welcoming the breadth of human emotions with Nika Kermani of NK STUDIOS! Nika is an artist, dance and yoga instructor, and the creative visionary behind NK STUDIOS, a repurposed autobody shop turned dance studio catering to movement, dance, art & community in Bingen, WA. Nika lights up any room sh…

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How Dave Watson Navigates Relationships and Fatherhood as an Everest Mountain Guide 1:00:48

10M ago1:00:48

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There are some stellar photos of the alpine facets of Dave’s life: a handful of Everest summits, two decades of ski patrol, the first ski descent of the Bottleneck Couloir on K2… But, more than anything else, Dave is a rad dad. After growing up in Connecticut and learning to ski at age 9, Dave found himself drawn to the mysterious call of the Himal…

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The Trade-offs of Seasonal Work, Shifting Identities, and Kite Skiing Across Greenland with Katie Crafts 57:36

10M ago57:36

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At age 29, Katie pulled a classic career move: throw your desk upside down, leave your stable 6-figure recruiting job, and go work in Antarctica. You know… as we do. 🤷‍♀️ What started as a bartending gig in Antarctica quickly grew into a multi-year career as a Polar Expedition Guide: lecturing aboard the National Geographic ships in Antarctica, lea…

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Trailer: For The Love Of with Jeni and Angie 3:28

1y ago3:28

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Episode 93 - COVID-19 1:52:11

4+ y ago1:52:11

1:52:11

In this episode, Drew and Adam lay out all of the facts of COVID-19, and answer some questions as a pair of professional immunologists. We cut through the fake news, and give you the information you want about 1. Viruses 2. What we know about the virus that causes COVID-19 3. How viruses get to humans 4. The immune response to viruses like COVID-19…

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Episode 92 - One Month Ago 1:04:07

4+ y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

In this episode, Drew and Adam spoke back on February 16th, exactly one month ago today. In this episode, things were completely normal, the Astros were still the heart of news coverage in baseball. the Mookie Betts trade was still making waves in LA and Boston. Listen in, and enjoy our bliss, lack of anticipation for the upcoming pandemic, and wha…

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Episode 91 - Lopsided Teams: The Leaning Tower of WAR 1:24:35

4+ y ago1:24:35

1:24:35

In this episode, Drew and Adam banter about the punishments received by the astros, and the fallout around the league. Later, they discuss trade talks surrounding Nolan Arenado and Mookie Betts. In Under the Microscope, Drew discusses the most lopsided teams (teams whose WAR is predominantly derived from either pitching OR hitting). Later, Adam bre…

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Episode 90 - Somebody Stole my Sign 1:15:23

4+ y ago1:15:23

1:15:23

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss sign stealing allegations against the Red Sox. Later, they cover a wide array of arbitration deals including Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, and others. Also, they discuss the Rays acquisition of Jose Martinez from the Cardinals. In under the microscope, Drew and Adam discuss the correlation between xBA and exit…

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Episode 89 - Sneaky Decent 1:23:29

4+ y ago1:23:29

1:23:29

In this episode, Drew and Adam open with discussion about Albert Belle, and then proceed into discussion about some major moves around the league including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rendon, and others. Later, Drew dives into Wade Miley's pitch tipping, and finds a not so exciting conclusion. Afterward, Drew examines the highest disparity between FIP and…

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Episode 88 - "You started a new job and you hate It" 1:28:58

4+ y ago1:28:58

1:28:58

In this episode, Drew and Adam open by discussing Drew's birthday gift this year. The continue discussion through a tangent about Cameo, and how Johnny Damon has mastered the new social media platform. Later, they discuss the swathe of transactions that occurred in Baseballogy's annual hiatus. Later, they discuss the Australian Baseball League seas…

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Episode 87 - Padres Pitching Dentist 1:20:37

4+ y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

In this episode, Drew and Adam open discussion about team Dentists, and explore the life of Steve Arlin, a man who balanced a career in Major League Baseball and being a dentist. Later, they break down the end of the world series (quite late!) and then discuss the early offseason action including qualifying offers (with a helpful explanation of how…

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Episode 86 - Sylvia Plath's Birthday 1:20:16

4+ y ago1:20:16

1:20:16

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss all of the spooky things happening in baseball. They start by discussing Robbie Grossman's surprise appearance as a gold glove finalist, and then discuss the progress in the 2019 World Series. Later, they discuss the incidents surrounding Brandon Taubman, and then discuss some umpire news. Later, they discuss …

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Episode 85 - Ball is Life 1:01:52

5y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

In this episode, Drew and Adam break down the American League and National League Championship series, and then have a discussion about the changes in the ball, what it means for the players, the league, and its fans.By Drew Wilfahrt and Adam Scheid

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Episode 84 - A Wild Opener 1:33:48

5y ago1:33:48

1:33:48

In this episode, Adam and Drew recap the Division Series, and then cover the League Championship Series thus far.By Drew Wilfahrt and Adam Scheid

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Episode 83 - 100% Chance of Sadness 1:11:32

5y ago1:11:32

1:11:32

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss the playoffs thus far, and preview the remainder of the division series. Adam and Drew start by discussing the Twins and Yankees series, then discuss the Rays and Astros. Later, they cover the NLDS series including the surprising odds of the Astros and Dodgers series, and the wild experiences in the Cardinals/…

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Episode 82 - Tid Bits 1:20:50

5y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss Dave Dombrowski being fired, Shawn Kelley's great throw, an angry Tigers fan with connections to the past. Later, they discuss some of Drew's latest research including an anonymous bullpen comparison, a hitting rankings bracket, and an interesting stat about hitters in an 0-2 count vs. a 2-0 count. Finally, th…

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Episode 81 - The Poopcast 1:22:26

5y ago1:22:26

1:22:26

In this episode, Drew and Adam briefly discuss the upcoming analytics revolution in football, and what that will look like. Later, they discuss some notes including Justin Verlander's no hitter, the Moran Brothers professional interaction, as well as the NL Wild Card race. Adam and Drew go under the microscope on ulcerative colitis, which has plagu…

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Episode 80 - Wee Willie 1:09:58

5y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

In this episode, Drew and Adam open by discussing the current playoff races, and update the score on the AL and NL Preview predictions. Later, they cover some other news and notes around the league including Carlos Corrasco and Chris Paddack. Then, Drew puts his analysis of the career home run record Under the Microscope. Mike Trout minute finds a …

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Episode 79 - Discount Double Play 1:32:10

5y ago1:32:10

1:32:10

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss the Red Sox stumbling, big injuries to Fernando Tatis and Chris Sale, as well as Bryce Harper's situational statistics. Later they discuss the growth of young talent in MLB, and Drew drops a fun fact! Later, Drew briefly discusses an idea he has about how breakable the all-time career home run record is. Behin…

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Episode 78 - Shady Guys 1:03:51

5y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss some of the recent moves around the league, including Sergio Romo out of the Twins. then they take a deep dive in cancer immunotherapy, and its role in the baseball world.By Drew Wilfahrt and Adam Scheid

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Episode 77 - Delayed Double Steal 1:29:18

5y ago1:29:18

1:29:18

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss the joys and perils of independent league baseball, as Drew recaps an eventful game he went to this weekend. Later, they discuss news and notes around Major League Baseball including the Indians getting hot this past month, and some bullpens that have been very good as well as bullpens that have been very bad.…

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Episode 76 - The Hard Hit Rate Conundrum 1:04:08

5y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss some of the more somber news in baseball, including Tyler Skaggs' untimely death as well as Carlos Carlos Corrasco and Bob Gibson's cancer diagnoses. In lighter discussion, Drew and Adam discuss the Home Run Derby, and the Home Run streak Max Kepler put up on Trevor Bauer. In under the microscope, Drew discuss…

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Episode 75 - The Air Bud Problem 1:08:42

5y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

In this episode, Drew and Alex open by discussing the unmatched talent of Air Bud, and where he would fit best in a major league roster. After that, they discuss the stellar debut of Brendan McKay. Later, they discuss the Grand Junction Rockies and their recent Twitter experience. In alphabet soup, Alex and Drew draft baseball initials, and are loo…

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Episode 74 - On the Importance of Negative Data 1:24:34

5y ago1:24:34

1:24:34

In this episode, Drew and Adam open by discussing the weird Home Run totals on the top of the MLB leaderboard. Later, they discuss the Dodgers youth movement, the Rays exploring a two-city option, Albert Pujols and his return to Saint Louis, and Frankie Montas' suspension. In Under the Microscope, they discuss Drew's piece on Rookies, and then carr…

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Episode 73 - Moo Moo 1:25:02

5y ago1:25:02

1:25:02

In this episode, Drew and Adam open discussion around an old Twins drinking game, and potentially bringing it back. Later, they discuss Martin Maldonado's father's day gear, the Edwin Encarnacion trade, and the thrill of the Padres-Rockies series this weekend. They close out general baseball with a discussion of Kanley Jansen's intentional balk, an…

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Episode 72 - Talkin' Turkey 54:58

5y ago54:58

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In this episode, Drew and Alex discuss start by discussing a MLB TV ad that has been playing non-stop over the past few days. After that, they discuss a wave of anger sweeping across MLB in Atlanta, as well as a particular spat between Max Muncy and Madison Bumgarner. Later, they briefly discuss the developing events surrounding David Ortiz. Drew d…

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Episode 71 - Bruises and Batting Average 1:11:00

5y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

In this episode, Drew and Adam open the show by officially closing the Minnesota Twins Bandwagon. If you would like an permission slip to become a fan, please email baseballogypod@gmail.com. Later, the guys talk about Ketel Marte, nets, and Justin Verlander. After that, Adam puts dvision leads and run differential at the start of June under the mic…

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Episode 70 - Pull Hitters and Absolute Mayhem 1:12:54

5y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss the mayhem of Tee-ball, ballboys in Oakland, and then news from around the league. Later, Drew discusses a peculiar increase in shutouts in MLB, and then the Twins podcast begins! In it, they discuss the Twins ranks by position in WAR, then Drew breaks down Max Kepler's increase pull rate, and the twins' appar…

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Episode 69 - Ready, Set, and Let the Games Start! 1:13:02

5y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss the some experiences that happened to Drew on a tennis court, and how they relate to baseball. Later, They discuss news and notes from around the league including Ryan Pressly not allowing runs, Zach Grienke reaching milestones, Josh Bell crushing, and Carter Stewart heading to Japan. Then, Drew finds a story …

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Episode 68 - Mucus and More 1:17:36

5y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss the pair of exciting shutouts in MLB last week. Afterward they discuss the rash of injuries to high profile players, and Drew follows up on Ketel Marte's progress. Later, Drew puts the Cleveland Indians' hitting under the microscope, and Adam discusses mucous. Behind enemy lines recaps the generally positive w…

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