Best Gleeman Podcasts (2024)

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Will the Twins Stop Their Collapse? 1:38:55

2d ago1:38:55

1:38:55

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' month-long collapse, an excruciating series in Cleveland, the trickle down effect of ownership slashing payroll by $30 million, and how the Twins can still salvage their season simply by playing decently for nine games.

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Stretching for September 1:37:50

24d ago1:37:50

1:37:50

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' depth being put to the test by injuries and poor moves, why the path to the playoffs is still clear with a decent September, the latest on Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa injuries, timelines for Brooks Lee and Louie Varland, and what happened to Max Kepler.

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Twins Need Home Cooking 1:39:37

22d ago1:39:37

1:39:37

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' bullpen meltdowns exposing a lack of quality depth, the latest on Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa injuries, the start of a crucial nine-game home stand, and why rookie starting pitchers like Simeon Woods Richardson have been so big all season.

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Rotation Rookies and Missing Buxton 1:48:22

1M ago1:48:22

1:48:22

Aaron and John talk about the Twins being forced to rely on rookies in the rotation, Byron Buxton joining Carlos Correa on the injured list, first impressions of Zebby Matthews, and giving props to Christian Vàzquez and Carlos Santana.

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AL Central Showdown 1:44:45

1M ago1:44:45

1:44:45

Aaron and John look forward to the Minnesota Twins' showdown with the Cleveland Guardians, recap the Cubs series, discuss Joe Ryan's injury and where it leaves the Twins' rotation (and bullpen), marvel at Matt Wallner's hot streak, and revel in the crisp, cool, fall-like air.

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Will They or Won't They? 1:39:18

2M ago1:39:18

1:39:18

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade deadline options, including three potential areas to address, plus Royce Lewis, Jose Miranda, and Brock Stewart getting healthy, a winning series vs. the best team in baseball, and why payroll is, unfortunately, playing a big part in the front office's decision making.…

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Deadline Dreaming 1:38:24

2M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa and the many other key Twins players dealing with injuries as the second half begins, how the team could and should approach the trade deadline, why they went heavy on college hitters in the MLB draft, and what it will take to catch Cleveland in the AL Central.…

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Everybody Hits 1:31:00

2M ago1:31:00

1:31:00

Aaron and John talk about Willi Castro joining Carlos Correa as Twins in the All-Star game, Jose Miranda's historic hitting streak, Brooks Lee making a huge impact right away, Byron Buxton looking like his old self, and why the trade deadline could be hard to predict.

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Next Man Up 1:53:52

3M ago1:53:52

1:53:52

Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' latest injury, the Twins turning to Brooks Lee as his replacement, David Festa's short stint in the rotation, Chris Paddack's impending return, and the rise of Jose Miranda.

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Buxton, Festa, and Lee 1:27:43

3M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Aaron and John talk about David Festa joining the Twins' rotation in place of Chris Paddack, Byron Buxton reminding everyone how good he can still be, Carlos Correa's scary looking hit-by-pitch, and how Brooks Lee could work his way into the second-half lineup.

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Correa, Lewis, and Kirilloff 1:58:47

3M ago1:58:47

1:58:47

Aaron and John talk about the Twins being carried by Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis on absolute heaters, sending down Alex Kirilloff but not calling up Matt Wallner, and the added dimension Austin Martin can bring to a lineup.

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Royce Roulette 1:45:53

4M ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' imminent return and the Twins' many different ways to make room for him, Joe Ryan's rising velocity, Jorge Alcala and Diego Castillo giving the bullpen a new look, and Simeon Woods Richardson's future.

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Consistently Inconsistent 1:40:27

4M ago1:40:27

1:40:27

Aaron and John talk about trying to make sense of the Twins at the one-third mark, Jhoan Duran's missing velocity, positive rotation trends, lagging attendance, the lack of left-handed lineup thump, and stretching the definition of "pleasant."

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Flushing the Yankees 1:37:50

4M ago1:37:50

1:37:50

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' latest depressing series vs. the Yankees, how much the return of Byron Buxton could help a sloppy defense, why the same lineup can be so good and so bad, what to make of Alex Kirilloff's extended struggles, and lessons to be learned from the Timberwolves.

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Chasing Cleveland 1:33:52

5M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' lineup and rotation stepping up to keep rolling against better competition, Ryan Jeffers and Max Kepler crushing everything, the latest on injuries to Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart, and Justin Topa, and why some bullpen blowups are inevitably in a stretch like this.…

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Going Streaking 1:26:50

5M ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' winning streak turning their season around, Carlos Correa and Jhoan Duran returning as Byron Buxton and Brock Stewart go on the injured list, windows opening for Jose Miranda and Austin Martin, and the latest on TV drama that always seems to hurt Twins fans.

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Stop Digging 1:47:41

5M ago1:47:41

1:47:41

Aaron and John talk about the Twins digging a deeper and deeper hole, Matt Wallner's demotion and Trevor Larnach's latest chance, what to make of Louie Varland and Chris Paddack struggling in the back of the rotation, and the pros and cons of fighting ham.

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And So It Begins 1:28:59

6M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' opening week of the season, the familiar offensive struggles of April baseball, trying to replace Royce Lewis, trying to draw conclusions from a handful of games, and positive signs from several key hitters looking healthy again.

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2024 Twins Season Preview 1:37:34

6M ago1:37:34

1:37:34

Aaron and John preview the 2024 Minnesota Twins season.

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AL Preview and Over-Unders 2024 1:58:25

6M ago1:58:25

1:58:25

Aaron and John preview the American League by reviewing Vegas' over-under for each team and making their predictions.

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Margot, Buxton, and DeSclafani 1:28:05

7M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Aaron and John talk about the Twins trading for Manuel Margot instead of re-signing Michael A. Taylor, the Byron Buxton vibes getting better and better, why Anthony DeSclafani's elbow soreness puts the rotation plan in jeopardy, and Denard Span joining the television crew.

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What We've Learned In Twins Camp So Far 1:34:17

7M ago1:34:17

1:34:17

Aaron and John talk about the things we've learned in Twins camp so far, including about Byron Buxton, Chris Paddack, Brooks Lee, Jose Miranda, Jorge Alcala, and Edouard Julien, plus reacting to Joe Pohlad's comments about payroll, and how crossword puzzles and Settlers of Catan is taking over the clubhouse.…

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TV Rant and Spring Storylines 1:49:52

7M ago1:49:52

1:49:52

Aaron and John talk about the Twins choosing money over availability with their new TV deal, and why not spending that money would make a bad situation even more frustrating for fans, plus picking the biggest storylines to watch in spring training as camp begins in Fort Myers.

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Polanco, Mauer, and TV drama 1:31:02

8M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' five-player trade with the Mariners for Jorge Polanco, potentially big news on the ongoing local television drama, Joe Mauer officially being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and a great Winter Meltdown event thanks to Matt Wallner and Louie Varland.

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Winter Meltdown 2024 with Louie Varland and Matt Wallner 1:03:19

8M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Aaron and John are joined on Twins Daily's 2024 Winter Meltdown stage by Minnesota Twins Louie Varland and Matt Wallner.

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Light at the End of the TV Tunnel? 1:42:44

8M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

Aaron and John talk about Amazon getting involved in the Twins' uncertain TV situation, the clock ticking on an extremely inactive offseason, Joe Mauer on the verge of the Hall of Fame, the 2024 international prospect class, and revealing this year's Winter Meltdown guests.

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New Year, Same Nothing 1:44:37

9M ago1:44:37

1:44:37

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' continued slow offseason that now at least includes Josh Staumont and (maybe) Ryan Jensen, why Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame chances are looking better and better, some clarity on the center field market, and our year-end podcast numbers.

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Billions, Buxton, and Trade Value 2:02:20

9M ago2:02:20

2:02:20

Aaron and John say thank you for a fun year of Twins podcasts and talk about how Byron Buxton impacts the center field picture, which Twins players and prospects have the most trade value, Yoshinobu Yamamoto joining Shohei Ohtani in LA, and a clip of Cory Provus on the 2024 television situation

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Waiting Is The Hardest Part 1:47:32

9M ago1:47:32

1:47:32

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' lack of offseason action, Shohei Ohtani's record-setting $700 million deal with the Dodgers, Joe Mauer's path to the Hall of Fame, and our predictions for the next three months.

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Provus, Pitching, and Paydays 1:28:24

10M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Aaron and John talk about Cory Provus replacing Dick Bremer as the Twins' television voice, the free-agent departures of Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda, and Emilio Pagán, how the Twins will look to fill the sizable holes in the pitching staff, and what exactly goes on at the Winter Meetings.

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Tenders, Trades, and Television 1:46:21

10M ago1:46:21

1:46:21

Aaron and John talk about Kyle Farmer, Jorge Polanco, and the Twins' most likely trade bait, tendering contracts to all seven arbitration-eligible players, Aaron Nola and the early free-agent pitching market, and why the Twins are far from the only team with a bursting TV bubble.

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Did They Screw Up Season 2? 1:17:26

10M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Join Matt and Brian as they revisit "How Not To Screw Up Season 2" with Innkeeper Anas and ask the age-old question: DID they screw up Season 2? Laughter and shenanigans and Lanfear ensue. If you're a fan of the show, leave us a review, or tell a friend about us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarsideChatsPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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Payroll Problems 1:31:06

11M ago1:31:06

1:31:06

Aaron and John talk about the fears of the Twins' payroll declining coming true, what that means for their free agent and trade options this offseason, why going young and cheap doesn't have to be a bad thing, and Dick Bremer's exit from the TV booth after 40 years.

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Minnesota Twins Offseason Primer 1:56:04

11M ago1:56:04

1:56:04

Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by talking about the projected payroll, Sonny Gray and other free agents, arbitration decisions, team options on Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler, and trade possibilities, plus a clip of our recent chat with Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune.

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Twins Awards, Over/Unders, and Thad Levine 1:53:46

11M ago1:53:46

1:53:46

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' season-ending awards, including their 10-person MVP ballots, plus surgeries for Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff, what it would mean if the Red Sox hired away general manager Thad Levine, and a review of our preseason over/under picks.

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Innkeeper Hatch Finale Recap 57:18

11M ago57:18

57:18

Brian the Gleeman catches up with Matt the Innkeeper after a two week social media break and gets the skinny on the Innkeeper's reactions to the Season 2 Finale. You may be surprised about his thoughts!

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Fun While It Lasted 1:36:58

12M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' season coming to an end vs. the Astros, why their playoff run was both too short and hugely important, Royce Lewis and Edouard Julien stepping up, Byron Buxton stepping in for the injured Alex Kirilloff, and the offseason changes that could be coming.

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Twins vs. Houston Astros Playoff Preview 1:45:20

12M ago1:45:20

1:45:20

Aaron and John review the Twins' Wild Card Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays and break down facing the Houston Astros in the ALDS.

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Welcome to the Playoffs 1:40:43

12M ago1:40:43

1:40:43

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' upcoming playoff series against a yet-to-be-determined opponent, the odds of Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis, and Byron Buxton being in the lineup for Game 1, why the rotation plan might not be quite as simple as it first appeared, and John's attempt at the 9x9x9 Challenge.…

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Lewis, Correa, and Buxton 1:11:37

1y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Aaron and John talk about the big injury questions surrounding Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, and Byron Buxton with the Twins on the verge of clinching the division title, plus the returns of Brock Stewart and Chris Paddack, and the complicated Wild Card picture.

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S2 Mid-Season Review 1:24:18

1y ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Join Matt and Brian as they hang out at the barside and chat about their reactions to Season 2, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and then some stuff about Lanfear. After that, they give a heads up on what they're looking for in the rest of the season. If you're a fan of the show, leave us a review or tell a friend about us!…

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Magic Numbers and Stretch Runs 1:48:53

1y ago1:48:53

1:48:53

Aaron and John talk about the Twins closing in on clinching the AL Central, the toughest playoff roster decisions, the latest on Byron Buxton, why getting and keeping everyone healthy is essential, and how the bullpen could look much different with Brock Stewart, Louie Varland, and Chris Paddack.

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Dear Gleeman & Innkeeper: S2 Episode 4 Letters 59:29

1y ago59:29

59:29

Join Brian and Matt as they pool together their tremendous expertise and provide expert advice to folks who wrote in letters in Season 2 Randland! This episode contains spoilers for Season 2 of Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time series. If you are a fan of the show, leave us a review at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!…

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It's Over. Now What? 1:32:19

1y ago1:32:19

1:32:19

Aaron and John talk about the Twins all but knocking out the Guardians, how to change a team's focus to October, Louie Varland in the bullpen, Alex Kirilloff and the future of the lineup, playoff matchup preferences, and Walker Jenkins' great first 100 plate appearances.

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Dear Gleeman and Innkeeper: Episodes 1-3 Letters 1:02:08

1y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Join The Gleeman and the Innkeeper as they read letters from fans and give advice! This episode is FULL SPOILERS for Season 2 Episodes 1-3, so proceed with caution. If you're a fan of the show, leave us a review or tell a friend about us! See you at the Barside! Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarsideChatsPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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This Is The Whole Thing 1:53:33

1y ago1:53:33

1:53:33

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' biggest remaining test, the Guardians being big winners of waiver madness, Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff on the verge of returning, Joe Ryan vs. Kenta Maeda for the playoff rotation, and why the struggling bullpen could still get a boost.

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Running The Gauntlet 1:35:01

1y ago1:35:01

1:35:01

Aaron and John talk about the Twins pulling away from the Guardians, Joe Ryan rejoining the rotation and what it means for Dallas Keuchel, when and where Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff could rejoin the lineup, and the increasingly worrisome state of the bullpen.

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Royce Rolls 1:41:25

1y ago1:41:25

1:41:25

Aaron and John recap their Initials Game matchup with the help of Marney Gellner, and then talk about Royce Lewis' return to the Twins' lineup, when (and where) Byron Buxton might return, Ryan Jeffers' breakout season, young bats stepping up, and the state of the increasingly shaky bullpen.

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Three Steps Forward, Three Steps Back 1:41:39

1y ago1:41:39

1:41:39

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' inability to handle even the slightest success, Carlos Correa's season-long struggles, how much they should rely on veterans vs. youngsters down the stretch, Bailey Ober possibly running out of gas, and how the rotation could look come playoff time, and the 12th anniversary of the podcast.…

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Hamstrings and Hamstrung 1:35:34

1y ago1:35:34

1:35:34

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' empty trade deadline, Joe Ryan hiding a hamstring injury, Dallas Keuchel joining the rotation, and top prospect Brooks Lee getting bumped up to Triple-A

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