Best Adam Darowski Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 27: Dave Metter on the 2024 BBWAA Election Results 52:11

6M ago52:11

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Today, Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer were elected to the Hall of Fame via the BBWAA Ballot. Dave Metter (@CooperstownDave) joins me to discuss the election results and answer listener questions.

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Episode 26: Outside the Box Hall of Fame Candidates with Mark Shirk and Justin McKinney 1:47:42

7M ago1:47:42

1:47:42

Today we go outside the box. Mark Shirk (@bballhist on Twitter) and Justin McKinney (@Just_Mckinney on Twitter) join me to discuss players who we believe were at or close to a Hall of Fame level, but are not on the Hall of Fame radar (for a variety of reasons. Players discussed: Mark’s List: Charlie Keller Charlie Smith Mike Scioscia Ross Barnes Bo…

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Episode 25: Contemporary Era Non-Players Ballot Reaction with Dave Metter 49:20

8M ago49:20

49:20

Tonight, Jim Leyland was announced as the lone inductee to the Hall of Fame from the Contemporary Era Committee’s Non-Player Ballot. Adam and Dave discuss the results of the election and look forward to future elections.

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Episode 24: Reviewing the Contemporary Era Non-Players Ballot with Graham Womack and Dave Metter 58:53

9M ago58:53

58:53

The Hall of Fame released the Contemporary Baseball Era’s Non-Players ballot, so I got on the line with Graham Womack and Dave Metter to discuss the candidates.

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78 - The Voices of Baseball 1:25:32

1y ago1:25:32

1:25:32

Mark and Andy are joined by special guest Kirk McKnight, author of The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime to talk about the newest edition of the book, as well as the usual assortment of baseball statistics, odds, and ends. McKnight brings to the episode a wealth of knowledge about MLB's teams, players…

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77 - Boones vs. Bells 1:08:56

1y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Mark and Andy determine once and for all who the first family of baseball is, the Boones or the Bells. Taking into account multiple pieces of data, both stats-based and otherwise, the competition between these uncannily-matched combatants comes down to the wire and a surprising finish gives a slight edge to the gang you might not expect. Your hosts…

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S1 Ep.44 Bleav in Borussia: The League Title Showdown Preview 37:44

1y ago37:44

37:44

Borussia Dortmund can crown itself German Champion for the 09th time in the club's storied 114 year history. Coming to you from the road to Dortmund, we look back at a season with lots of ups and downs and remarkable individual turn arounds that have brought black and yellow to the cusp of a league title.…

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S1 Ep.43 Bleav in Borussia: Klassiker-Time | Bayern v Borussia Dortmund, injury updates, Tuchel and predictions 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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Bayern vs Borussia Dortmund - the Bundesliga's biggest game is magnified to be the most important fixture in a decade thanks to BVB holding a 1 point lead over Bayern riding a 9-1-0 streak since the break. Who's back to play, why did Bayern hire Tuchel and what does it all mean for the rest of the season - that and more we'll explore in this episod…

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S1 Ep.42 Bleav in Borussia: Tilo and Brian talk 10-game win streak, outstanding performers, Champions League, Derby and why Gio Reyna isn't playing 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

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Borussia Dortmund just keep on winning. Emre Can and Julian Brandt play like men possessed. Can the team keep up their wining ways and leave Chelsea in the dust, win the derby and meet Bayern tied on points in April? Or even ahead? And why is Gio not playing more not an issue at all? Listen in and find out from Tilo and returning guest Brian Szlenk…

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Episode 23: Contemporary Era Non-Players and Rule B Candidates with Cooperstown Dave 1:21:59

1+ y ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Today we welcome David Metter, aka Cooperstown Dave, to the show. David is a Baseball Hall of Fame enthusiast and previously ran the Vlad4HOF Twitter account. He has since pivoted the account (due to Vlad’s successful induction) to a general Hall of Fame account. He has recently been tweeting about non-player candidates and “Rule B” candidates (“Th…

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S1 Ep.41 Bleav in Borussia: 90min Half-Season Special with Brian talking the state of Haller, Moukoko, Jude & Donny Malen 1:22:53

1+ y ago1:22:53

1:22:53

At the half way mark of the season we sat down to look back of some high and low lights, look at head at what's possible, why there won't be any winter transfer activity, why Youssoufa Moukoko should get paid and what has to go right for Jude Bellingham to stay past the summer.By Bleav Podcast Network

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Episode 22: This Episode Was Underrated™ with Not Gaetti 1:13:26

1+ y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Today I’m stepping outside of the Hall of Fame echo chamber to chat with an “old school” baseball guy (or maybe he just plays one on Twitter?). Even if we don’t always see eye-to-eye on things like WAR, I always appreciate remembering some underrated players with Not Gaetti (sorry, that’s the only name I’m at liberty to use). We discuss the Contemp…

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Episode 21: Fred McGriff Inducted via the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Ballot with Graham Womack 46:02

1+ y ago46:02

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Today Fred McGriff was selected for Hall of Fame induction by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. Graham and I discuss the results, what they mean for future elections, and more. Graham Womack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grahamdude Graham's Website: https://www.sactocontentwriter.com/ Baseball Past and Present: https://baseballpastandprese…

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Episode 20: Reacting to the 2023 Contemporary Baseball Era Players Ballot with Graham Womack 1:05:42

1+ y ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Today the Hall of Fame announced the 2023 Contemporary Baseball Era Players Ballot. It is loaded with complicated candidates (Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling, Rafael Palmeiro) and “clean” ones (Dale Murphy, Fred McGriff, Don Mattingly). Oh, and Albert Belle. We don’t know how to classify him. To break it all down we are joined by Graham …

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S1 Ep.40 Bleav in Borussia: Season Opener with Brian Straub: From pre-season winners to potential MVPs and Match Day 1 predictions 1:08:07

2y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

In this episode, we discuss with our guest and BVB expert Brian Straub who impressed during preseason, what to expect vs Leverkusen, who will have a breakout year and who can become BVB's MVP in the upcoming season.By Bleav Podcast Network

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S1 Ep.39 Bleav in Borussia: Season Preview cont: Why Rose was dimissed, what Terzic can do and Rating transfers with Special Guests Brian Straub | Part 2 1:33:06

2y ago1:33:06

1:33:06

In the second part of our season review/preview we discuss every possible angle of the Marco Rose dismissal, level set the expectations around Terzic and rank BVB's summer transfers. With special guest Brian Straub.By Bleav Podcast Network

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S1 Ep.38 Bleav in Borussia: Big Season Preview with Special Guests Brian Straub and Adam Darowski | Part 1 45:13

2y ago45:13

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Looking back at the final games of an unsatisfying season and a wobbly finish we got some backup to unpack and grade it together with BVB Buzz writer Brian Szlenk. And for good measure, we bring on 'Mr. BVB Women' Adam Darowski to discuss the ladies fabulous season and determine their MVP.By Bleav Podcast Network

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Episode 19: Contemporary Classics — the Revamped Era Committees with Graham Womack 1:05:44

2+ y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

The Hall of Fame threw us a curveball and announced some new changes to the Era Committee process, effective immediately. We’re joined again by Graham Womack to discuss the new Contemporary Baseball Era and Classic Baseball Era committees. Graham Womack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grahamdude Graham's Website: https://www.sactocontentwriter.com/…

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S1 Ep.37 Bleav in Borussia: BVB Bayern Preview: With the league all but decided maybe it's time to let the youngsters loose 34:18

2+ y ago34:18

34:18

Borussia secured a CL spot and Bayern all but secured the league; this Klassiker doesn't offer much upside so maybe it's time to let the kids out for some rare top match experience. That plus what Borussia can learn from Fankfurt and Sevilla, Marco Reus' latest milestone and u19 reaching for the title.…

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S1 Ep.36 Bleav in Borussia: What the first full stadium in two years means for fans and club and another cautious tale of soccer investors in Germany 41:08

2+ y ago41:08

41:08

Fans are back! For the first time in over two years BVB will have a full stadium. But it will stay take a long time till the full atmosphere returns. Plus, we don't talk about RB but we will talk about another investor lead failure in German professional soccer.By Bleav Podcast Network

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S1 Ep.35 Bleav in Borussia: The rise of August Lenz & BVB in the 1930s and Borussia's current struggles 39:04

2+ y ago39:04

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The recent run of form and embarrassing cup outings dampen the hopes for a serious league challenge. What has to change and what Matthias Sammer has do with it and another Borussia history segment - the 1930s - all in this episode.By Bleav Podcast Network

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Episode 18: Today’s Game Era Lay of the Land with Graham Womack 1:08:55

2+ y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

After our deep dive into the Early Baseball and Golden Days Eras (including sidebars into Negro League and Latin American Baseball) in Season 1, we finally turn our attention to the 2023 Today’s Game Era Ballot in Season 2. Today we’re joined by Graham Womack to discuss the history of this Committee, who the returning candidates are, and the incred…

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S1E17: The Best Players You’ve Never Heard Of — Cuban Baseball with Gary Ashwill of Seamheads 1:30:59

2+ y ago1:30:59

1:30:59

There’s one more episode I wanted to do before moving on to the next election cycle. When researching the Negro Leagues, the Pre-Negro Leagues, and Negro League MLEs, something kept coming up—Cuban baseball. It’s hard to talk about the Negro Leagues without including Cuban baseball. Today’s guest, Gary Ashwill of the Seamheads Negro League Database…

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S1 Ep.34 Bleav in Borussia: Previewing Rangers BVB with ESPN-Expert and Special Guest Mark Donaldson 1:16:59

2+ y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

In this extra-long episode, we took a deep dive into Ranger vs Borussia Dortmund, Scottish and German soccer and so much more. If you want to know what Cetlic fans hope for the Rangers, why Erling Haaland has a cheat code and how much a team in Scotland's top flight costs, strap up and listen in.By Bleav Podcast Network

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76 - 2001 Mariners 1:15:08

2+ y ago1:15:08

1:15:08

The 2001 Mariners won as many regular season games as any team in baseball history, but fell short of playoff success. How did a team without Griffey, A-Rod, and Big Unit reach such heights? Mark and Andy are back to do a statistical deep dive into the winningest regular season team in history, position by position and player by player, and leave n…

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S1 Ep.33 Bleav in Borussia: What the Sule transfer bomb means and Rose's problems with getting the team ready 38:21

2+ y ago38:21

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The Sule transfer is no less than a paradigm shift in German soccer. It may just be enough to forget about yet another awful game after an extended break where coach Rose did not have his men ready and focused.By Bleav Podcast Network

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S1 Ep.32 Bleav in Borussia: A quiet transfer window, a loud rant and a great game coming up 27:48

2+ y ago27:48

27:48

Why BVBs transfer window was rather uneventful, which two deals made Michael Zorc look really smart and a look at the upcoming vs Leverkusen.By Bleav Podcast Network

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S1E16: The Best League Ever with Mark Armour 1:26:57

2+ y ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Mark Armour returns for a chat that focuses on the Golden Days Era—specifically the 1955–1970 National League, which Mark calls “the best league ever.” Stars of the Negro Leagues were integrating the majors, but it was the National League that led the way. This leads to a pretty large disparity of talent between the NL and AL during the first two d…

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S1E15: Bringing the Legends to Life - A Discussion with Graig Kreindler 1:33:13

2+ y ago1:33:13

1:33:13

Today I chat with Graig Kreindler, “The Painter of the National Pastime.” We discussed how he started painting baseball and how that turned into the huge Negro Leagues project (and card set) commissioned by Jay Caldwell for the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues. Then, Graig shared some stories about intersting subjects he’s tackled over the ye…

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S1 Ep.31 Bleav in Borussia: Special Guest and former St. Pauli Ace Ian Joy previews the DFB Cup match with us 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

Turning up to 2022 with a bang - Special Guest Ian Paul Joy talks shop with us; from the upcoming St. Pauli : BVB DFB Cup match to German Soccer and its special fans.By Bleav Podcast Network

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S1E14: Gary Gillette, Ted Knorr, and Sean Gibson of 42 for 21 1:37:08

2+ y ago1:37:08

1:37:08

Today we continue to explore the Negro Leagues and Negro League Hall of Fame candidates. We welcome Gary Gillette, Ted Knorr, and Sean Gibson to the podcast. Gillette, Knorr, and Gibson have joined together to form a new committee—named "42 for 21"—to publicize deserving Negro Leagues & Black Baseball candidates for upcoming Hall of Fame elections.…

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S1E13: The Next Tier of Negro League Candidates with Kevin Johnson of Seamheads 1:47:29

2+ y ago1:47:29

1:47:29

The Era Committee elections may be over, but that doesn't mean I've stopped thinking about them. Since we last chatted, Eric Chalek's Negro League MLEs have been added to the Hall of Stats to power Hall Rating for Negro League candidates. Kevin Johnson of Seamheads joins the podcast to talk about the best Negro League (and Latin) candidates outside…

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S1E12: The Results are In! Early Baseball and Golden Days Era Results Reaction with Graham Womack 1:02:07

2+ y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

The Hall of Fame's Early Baseball (pre-1950) and Golden Days (1950-1969) Era results are in and we have SIX new Hall of Famers. In the episode, Graham and I discuss the inductions of Minnie Miñoso, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler. We also touch upon those who didn't make it (like Dick Allen once again finishing a vote …

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S1 Ep.30 Bleav in Borussia: BVB's trimester was better than you think & Borussia's wild 1920's 22:05

2+ y ago22:05

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During the international break, things were feeling bleak - but the first third of the season has BVB competing in all competitions. Plus, continuing BVB history with the 1920s, the decade of Borussias first stadium and first scandal.By Bleav Podcast Network

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75 - Forgotten Stars of the 1980s 1:29:34

2+ y ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Mark and Andy are back for another episode of your favorite advanced stats baseball podcast. This time they are highlighting forgotten stars of the 1980s. While it may seem that the 1980s were just a few short years ago and thus none of the stars was forgotten, your hosts attempt to find some names that may be underappreciated or that produced some…

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S1E11: Early Baseball and Golden Days Era Ballot Reaction with Graham Womack 46:38

2+ y ago46:38

46:38

After spending ten episodes figuring out who should be on the Hall of Fame's Early Baseball (pre-1950) and Golden Days (1950-1969) Era ballots, they finally came out on Friday, November 5. Graham Womack is back to discuss who made it on the ballot, who did not, how we would vote, and what we think might happen. Graham Womack on Twitter: http://twit…

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S1E10: Negro Leagues Special - MLEs with Eric Chalek 1:47:41

2+ y ago1:47:41

1:47:41

In today’s special episode, we return to the Negro Leagues to chat with Eric Chalek, a researcher who has developed a set of MLEs (Major League Equivalencies) for Negro League stars. For the first time we can see Martîn Dihigo with 3,082 hits and 381 home runs—or Smokey Joe Williams with a 390-301 record with a 2.68 ERA—or Cool Papa Bell with 3,366…

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S1E9: Golden Days Era Committee: Who Did We Miss? Felipe Alou (with Mark Armour), Danny Murtaugh (with Graham Womack), Al Rosen and Elston Howard (with Mark Shirk) 1:12:01

2+ y ago1:12:01

1:12:01

This Winter, the Golden Days Era Committee will meet to vote on ten candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. This committee covers baseball from 1950 to 1969. Over the last three episodes, we covered a lot of candidates, but there were a few that I felt we didn’t explore enough. In this episode, we dig into those candidates. First, Mark Armour tel…

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S1 Ep.29 Bleav in Borussia: Special Interview with BVB's Managing Director of Asia & Pacific, Suresh Letchmanan 53:26

2+ y ago53:26

53:26

No one knows Borussia Dortmund and internationalization as well as Suresh Letchmanan, Managing Director Asia Pacific and who BVB's first international office in Singapore in 2014. Reason enough to chat with the man, from Kalle Riedle being overwhelmed by fans in Indonesia or Joerg Heinrich counting his traveling blessings. See Privacy Policy at htt…

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S1 Ep.28 Bleav in Borussia: How Borussia got its famous colors and made it through World War I and why Stefan Reuter has been overlooked but may be the next Aki Watzke 28:17

3y ago28:17

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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.By Bleav Podcast Network

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S1 Ep.27 Bleav in Borussia: The very Beginning of Borussia Dortmund and why Rose vs Terzic chatter is nonsense 33:48

3y ago33:48

33:48

Due to popular demand, we're starting a new story segment, breaking down the club's history, decade by decade. Also, why the double yellow for Mo Dahoud was wrong and how calling on Terzic after the Gladbach defeat is short-sighted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…

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S1E8: Golden Days Era Committee: Chris Bodig of Cooperstown Cred 1:48:41

3y ago1:48:41

1:48:41

This Winter, the Golden Days Era Committee will meet to vote on ten candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. This committee covers baseball from 1950 to 1969. Chris Bodig of Cooperstown Cred joins the podcast to discuss the 2015 Golden Era results, a relatively new rule added to the Era Committee process, and (of course) the players who would both…

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S1E7: Golden Days Era Ballot - Jessica Brand Builds a Ballot 54:21

3y ago54:21

54:21

This Winter, the Golden Days Era Committee will meet to vote on ten candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. This committee covers baseball from 1950 to 1969. This time we welcome a very special guest: Jessica Brand. Jessica is sabermetrician, baseball historian, and a Stathead legend. We discuss the process Jessica would take toward building a Go…

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S1 Ep.26 Bleav in Borussia: The Cup shirt rant, Borussia's worst game in history and convo with stats guru Adam Darowski 42:16

3y ago42:16

42:16

This episode is turning dark and nerdy with a look back at Borussia's worst defeat in history, their worst jersey in years and a talk with BVB fan and stat guru Adam Darowski. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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S1E6: Golden Days Era Ballot - Building a Ballot with Graham Womack 1:08:33

3y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

This Winter, the Golden Days Era Committee will meet to vote on ten candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. This committee covers baseball from 1950 to 1969. Graham Womack joins the podcast again to discuss the history of the Golden Days Era Committee as well as the ten names he’d place on his ballot (and a few more). Graham Womack on Twitter: ht…

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S1 Ep.25 Bleav in Borussia: Exclusive English Interview with Svenja Schlenker, Head of BVB's new women's team + Fan Chat Kansas City 53:46

3y ago53:46

53:46

A must listen for all fans of the beautiful game, women's soccer and Borussia Dortmund as we sat down with Svenja Schlenker the mastermind Borussia Dortmund's women's soccer team. We also talk with Andrew from the Brunnenstadt Borussen in the American heartland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…

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S1 Ep.24 Bleav in Borussia: How Leverkusen became Vice-Kusen, Injuries and World Cup woes, and expanding or fan talk up north, Oh Canada 39:04

3y ago39:04

39:04

Injuries during the international squad deplete the squad while FIFA tries to sell fans on biennale World Cups. Also, the story of Leverkusen, their humble beginnings, corporate presence and culture of falling short rounded out by a great conversation with Canadian BVB fan club rep Mela. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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S1 Ep.23 Bleav in Borussia: Why Zorc is Borussia GOAT, Leipzig not on BVB level and talk with Borussia va Bay Founder Meghan 40:11

3y ago40:11

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We discuss the latest nailbiter vs Hoffenheim, why Leipzig is and will be behind Dortmund in the pecking order, learn what it's like getting up at 6.30am every game with Borussia van Bay fan club founder Meghan and look back at the life and times of one Michael "Susi" Zorc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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S1E5: Early Baseball Era Committee - Non-Players (Managers, Executives, Umpires, and Contributors) and Wrap-Up with Graham Womack 1:00:36

3y ago1:00:36

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This Winter, the Early Baseball Era Committee will meet to vote on ten candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. This committee covers all of baseball before 1950. The ballot will consider players from the White major leagues and the Black major leagues as well as pioneers, managers, umpires, and executives. How will the committee distill over 100 …

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S1E4: Early Baseball Era Committee - Pioneers of Base Ball with Joe Williams 1:43:45

3y ago1:43:45

1:43:45

This Winter, the Early Baseball Era Committee will meet to vote on ten candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. This committee covers all of baseball before 1950. The ballot will consider players from the White major leagues and the Black major leagues as well as pioneers, managers, umpires, and executives. How will the committee distill over 100 …

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