Best Ben Henry And Matthew Henry Podcasts (2024)

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All-Star Break Reality Check: Predictions Review & Emotional Venting 58:49

2h ago58:49

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It's time for the second "half"! But first our mathematicians are taking the time to take stock of the first "half". They review the 97 games so far by reviewing their Opening Day predictions. Then they get touchy-feely and talk about how they feel about the 2024 San Francisco Giants, but first the let Farhan Zaidi have his say. On the cocktail sid…

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RBP 171: Pope Francis v. The Bible 46:35

6h ago46:35

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Episode 171 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, wediscuss a recent interview that Pope Francis gave to Nora O'Donnell. The Pope leads nearly 1.5 billion souls across the globe. That's 1.5 billion souls that are "baptized" Catholics, but that does not include the additional millions that give his words and actions weight in determining…

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Is Younger Better? 33:05

2d ago33:05

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The Giants are finally younger and more athletic. It only took half a season. In this mid-week review our modernists discuss the departures of Austin Slater and Nick Ahmed, what it means for Luis Matos, Brett Wisely, and Tyler Fitzgerald. They also rejoice in the first good game from Mr. Second Half, Blake Snell. In the lightning round Ben talks to…

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All-Stars and the Pitching Cavalry Arrives 57:41

5d ago57:41

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Chili Davis has company! In this episode our astronauts celeberate the Giants TWO All-Star selections Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos, ask if Patrick Bailey was snubbed (obviously!), and discuss if the returns Harrison, Snell, and Ray has come soon enough. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Drunken Gnome while Matthew is drinking a Kentuc…

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Second Half Outlook 35:38

11d ago35:38

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The future is mediocre, but that's a good thing! In this midweek review our prognosticators ponder the future near and far. Who will be the Giants All-Stars? Are we seeing 2/3 of next year's outfield in Matos & Ramos? Can Hayden Birdsong hold out until reinforcements arrive? Then they look to the second half of the season. Will those reinforcements…

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Bivens vs. Ohtani, Mid-Season Awards, & the Baby Bull 1:02:38

14d ago1:02:38

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Dodgers suck! In this episode the our hosts relish in the long overdue series victory over the Evil Empire, give out mid-season awards, call out some under performers and celebrate the life and career of Giants legend and Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking an Elder Fashioned while Ben is drinking a Gian…

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RBP 170: This World Has Gone Bonkers: Euthanasia, Homeschooling, Perversion and Noem 1:15:27

14d ago1:15:27

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Episode 170 Bonkers - 8 Welcome to the eighth episode in our Bonkers series, where hosts MCG and Jay discuss various articles from the internet demonstrating the fact that this world has gone bonkers. From euthanasia to homeschooling, perversion to Noem...we discuss it all. We hope this series serves to remind everyone where our hope should be, and…

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Chirping About Birdsong 36:04

16d ago36:04

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The sweet relief of a solid debut. In today's episode our ornithologists sing the praises of Hayden Birdsong and his major league debut. They also celebrate the 3 game winning streak with some ridiculous trade talk. Also in the lightning round Matthew makes Ben accept boredom, they debate who will hit 29 home runs this year, and then put unreasonab…

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Can the Giants Still Be Good? 58:31

22d ago58:31

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Yes! Probably. Well, maybe. Today our investigators decide if the Giants are a good baseball team or a bad baseball team. They identify every flaw and discover difficult truths. But they also find signs that there is a stirring in the ashes. Maybe the Giants can still be mediocre, and maybe that's enough. On the cocktail side of things Mathew is dr…

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RBP 169: Richard Dawkins and Cultural Christianity 1:15:05

21d ago1:15:05

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Episode 169 Famous atheist Richard Dawkins set the internet ablaze for a moment when he lamented Britain's celebration of Ramadan over Easter, called himself a cultural christian, and warned that the loss of the Christian culture in Britain would be a dreadful thing. It is indisputable that the West was largely built on Christian values and ethos, …

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Say Hey 39:15

26d ago39:15

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In honor of Willie Mays the brothers discuss his impact on the Giants and the world. Then they do a deep dive into the all of the times he was robbed of an MVP. Also, a look ahead to the Rickwood game. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Bobby Burns while Matthew is drinking a Daiquiri du Bresil. Recipes below. Bobby Burns 1 oz Scotch …

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Angels Steam Roller Stopped by Journeyman 1:01:13

28d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Does one good win negate two painful losses? Asking for some friends. The brothers dive deep in to the Angels series and examine it as a microcosm of the season. Then they debate the debut of Spencer Bivens, great feel good story or a distraction from the mediocrity? On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin Old Fashioned while Ben i…

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RBP 168: H, How Were Your Barriers Removed? 24:47

28d ago24:47

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Episode 168 Series: How Were Your Barriers Removed - 39 In the latest episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we are sharing a previously unreleased interview with H (yes, that is his real name!), a man whose life story is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative impact of accepting Christ. H's journey is not just about his person…

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Brett Wisely's Giants 32:48

1M ago32:48

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Is it a good sign or a bad sign when Brett Wisely is your top hitter? Asking for a friend. Today the boys ask if Brett Wisely is taking Nick Ahmed's job, discuss the current state of the offense, and Ben goes to the optometrist. Also in the lightning round they go on a fishing expedition, call out Farhan on a Spring fib, and start and finish the Gi…

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The Shaky Starting Rotation & the Wild Card Race 57:09

1M ago57:09

57:09

Keaton Winn back! And the Giants are two games under .500 again. The brothers discuss the absurd wild card race and if the Giants have enough starting pitching to take advantage of absurdity. They also say goodbye to an angel. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin-Gin Mule while Ben is enjoying a Passion Fruit Daiquiri. Gin-Gin M…

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RBP 167: The Exclusivity of Christ: Candace Owens v. Ben Shapiro | Guest: Sam 1:34:54

1M ago1:34:54

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Episode 167 "Christ is King." Any genuine Christian would wholeheartedly agree with that statement, acknowledging that because the Lord is King, we will bow the knee and worship Him in spirit and in truth. So when did that statement become a dog whistle for anti-Semitism? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, recurring guest host Sam jo…

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BoMel Goes Off 34:16

1M ago34:16

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How bad does a team have to play to make Bob Melvin mad? Well, pretty bad it turns out. Today the boys are talking all about Melvin and his rage, the demotion of Luis Matos to make room for Austin Slater, and Ben's personal barista? Also a lightning round full of humility, cortisone shots and career ending stupidity. On the cocktail side of things …

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The Last Time We Talk About Blake Snell 56:45

1M ago56:45

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So, Juan Soto and Arson Judge are pretty good I guess. The brothers discuss the Yankees series starting off with the Blake Snell Experience, then they dive into the lack of clutch performances from the pitching staff before finishing up with a check in on the young players. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ranchero Pelirrojo and Mat…

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RBP 166: Alistair Begg: LGBTQIA Unions and Dealing with Sin 1:38:42

1M ago1:38:42

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Episode 166 Alistair Begg is a well-known and well-respected pastor and Bible teacher who inadvertently set the world of Christian netizens ablaze when he revealed that he encouraged a Christian grandmother to not only attend an LGBTQ wedding, but to also bring a gift. While he had some supporters in this matter, the majority were shocked and appal…

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What To Do About LaMonte Wade Jr. & Shortstop 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Another week, another injury. LaMonte Wade Jr, the rock of the lineup, has fallen. Can anything be done to reduce the damage? Bob and the boys have some crazy ideas. Also, we need to talk about shortstop. The carousel seems to never stop. Is it time to look outside the organization? Also, in the lightning round they talk offense, MLB stat changes, …

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2nd Month Awards & Roster Crunch Review 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

The season is 1/3 complete and the Giants have battled back to mediocrity. It's time to give out some awards! The brothers are giving out awards for MVPs, Unsung Heroes, and Most Improved of month two. They also nominate candidates for next months Most Improved. Then its roster talk: Will Luciano be sent back to Sacramento for glove work? Will the …

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RBP 165: On the Mission Field with Missionary Matthew Goins 49:54

2M ago49:54

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Episode 165 Series: On the Mission Field - 15 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we continue discovering God's work on mission fields around the world in our On the Mission Field series. Today's episode features Matthew Goins, missionary to Honduras, who graciously takes the time to share what God is doing not only in Honduras, but a…

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Youth Taketh, Youth Giveth 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Wow. So those were a couple of games. The brothers break down the start of the Pirates series, reminding us that youth is a double edged sword. They also talk about Blake Snell, but if feels like homework. In the lightning round: Did we jinx the bullpen? Which is better, framing or robo-umps? Is Late Night LaMonte a Super Hero? And, is Matthew stil…

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Matos and Ramos and Luciano, Oh My! 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

It's happened. The long awaited and yet still unexpected arrival of position player prospects. The boys break down the emergence of Luis Matos, Heliot Ramos, and Marco Luciano. What does this mean for the roster when guys like Austin Slater and Nick Ahmed get healthy? Finally they sing the praises of the quietly dominate bullpen. On the cocktail si…

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RBP 164: Dexter Reed: A Soul for Which Christ Died 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Episode 164 The United States is in the midst of great political and social turmoil, and it seemed that the tragic case of Dexter Reed would be a sort of George Floyd 2.0. In the immediate aftermath of the showdown with police, It was revealed that five plain-clothes officers fired 96 rounds at Dexter Reed: another helpless black man gunned down by…

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Dodgers + Injuries = Season Over? 35:33

2M ago35:33

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Welp. They lost 2 of 3 to the LA Corpos. The entire team is injured. Time to rebuild! Or is it? The boys ponder if the Giants need to throw in the towel and go all in on the youth. Or will the youth save the day? Also, Matthew quizzes Ben on trivia about all of the new faces. Hilarity ensues. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Rye Smi…

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Injuries and Their Silver Linings 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Can you play the outfield? Asking for some friends. The brothers triage the injury riddled outfield. They discuss which player, after Lee, is the most disappointing to see go down. They also ask if these injuries could have a silver lining. On that note, how much will Ramos, Matos, and Schmitt play? Also they look ahead to the All-Star Game and pon…

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RBP 163: Jewish People: What Do You Believe? | Guest: Dr. Henry Benach 56:50

2M ago56:50

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Episode 163 Series: What Do You Believe – 4 Today, we continue the series "What do You Believe?" with Dr. Henry Benach, President of Jewish End-Times Ministries and missionary to the Jewish people. In this episode, Dr. Benach shares his testimony, how the Lord Jesus Christ saved him after hearing the word of God at a Baptist church service that he …

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Guest Andrew Baggarly 56:45

2M ago56:45

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That's right, today we're talking with special guest Andrew Baggarly Senior Writer from The Athletic. The boys and Andrews discuss cocktails, the life of being a baseball writer, the Giants 2024 offense and the lack of position player development. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Logan Webb Punch, Matthew is drinking a Carribean Car…

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Our Best Episode Ever 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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This isn't the end! Or is it? Our die hard fans argue if this current rough patch is the just low point of the season or the beginning of the end. If it is the, what can a Giant's fan do to salvage their enjoyment of the season? Also, Bailey and Murphy are hurt, the pitching and defense falters and Mason Black debuts. On the cocktail side of things…

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RBP 162: This World Has Gone Bonkers: Disease X, Kanye, Banks, and Bill Maher 59:57

2M ago59:57

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Episode 162 Bonkers - 7 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we continue the series "This World Has Gone Bonkers," where we pick a handful of headlines from the internet that demonstrate just how bonkers this world has become. The only saving grace is that Christ has conquered sin and death and has promised to return! This week, we dis…

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Free Mason Black! 34:49

3M ago34:49

34:49

Let him mix! Or is it cook? We're really not good with this Gen Z slang. The point is WHERE IS MASON BLACK AND WHY WASN'T IT BOSTON! The brothers calmly and rationally discuss why Mason Black didn't get the ball on Wednesday. Then ruthlessly say who they would cut to make room for Mr. Black. Oh, also, someone has a mustache and Ben gets embarrassed…

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First Month Breakdown 59:24

3M ago59:24

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The season is already a month old, so the brothers are taking the time to reflect and give out the coveted Giant Cocktails Awards: MVPS! Unsung Heroes! Future Most Improved! (They sucked, might be called the Blake Snell award.) On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin Basil Smash while Ben is drinking a Spring Flowers Spritz. Recipe…

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RBP 161: Once Saved, Always Saved? | Guest: Edward Thal 44:13

3M ago44:13

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Episode 161 Many Christians the world over struggle with this question: can a Christian lose their salvation? Once a Christian has been saved, can their salvation ever be lost? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we sit down with Edward Thal of Thal Tales (see information section for more info) and hash out the Bible verses often used…

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What the Snell?! 35:35

3M ago35:35

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Just when you think you're about to sweep a series, you pull a groin. The boys are talking the Mets series win, what the Blake Snell injury means for the rotation, and ponder if the fixed bullpen is already broken again. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Cherries on the Side and Matthew is drinking a Juniperotivo Cherries on the Side…

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The Giants Are Better Than You Think 58:21

3M ago58:21

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17-1? No problem. Really! The brothers break down the Diamondbacks series and discuss why it shows that this team is better than its record. Then they discuss the slowly improving bullpen. Is this the final piece the Giants need to reach the lofty heights of 86 wins? On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Kentucky Buck while Ben is dr…

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Scrappy Isn't Too Far from Crappy 35:54

3M ago35:54

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The Giants bats have scratched out some runs but should winning be this hard? The brothers break down the Marlins series: The hidden closer trick! Keaton Winn with a lead! A clutch double play ... on offense?! Also, Ben gives Matthew a shoulder to cry one before shoving him in the proverbial mud. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking G…

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Blake Snell's Spring Training Update 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Well, Snell had another rough outing. That's ok, it's only his second start of spring. The brothers discuss this fallacy and exactly when fans are "allowed" to be frustrated by his non-competitive outings. They also discuss the up and down nature of the lineup and how no one is coming to save it. They also check in on the front end of the bullpen. …

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Jordan Hicks to the Rescue 32:33

3M ago32:33

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We almost got swept by the Nationals. But we didn't! So everything's fine right? Uh, no. The brothers break down the good (Hicks! Fitzgerald!) and the bad (RISP. Snell.) of the series. And we promise there are no mentions of chicken strips at all in this episode. On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gimlet while Ben is drinking a Fi…

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The Fan Experience & Offensive Woes 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

The brothers break down their first 2024 game at the park: Cocktails! Food! Vibes! A two hour anemic loss! This experience prompts them to break down the offensive woes and what it might mean for the roster. On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ben's Buck while Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Daiquiri. Recipes below. Ben's Buck 2 oz Rye …

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RBP 160: Roman Catholics: What Do You Believe? | Guest: Shawn Henly 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Episode 160 Series: What Do You Believe – 3 There are over a billion Catholics in the world and in most minds, the religion is synonymous with Christianity. What is it exactly that Catholics believe? Are they Christians in the biblical sense of the word? Can someone believe and live by the fundamental tenets of Catholicism and also be genuinely sav…

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Dodgers (Metaphorically) Suck 40:49

3M ago40:49

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OK, look, we all knew this could happen. And it did. So we're going to talk about it. While drinking. The boys are discussing the Dodgers series and if it matters as much as it hurts. Also, they're checking in on the bullpen. Were the reports of a dumpster fire just a bunch of smoke? In the lightning round: Should Soler be hitting lower in the line…

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Opening Weekend Reactions 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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The Good, the bad, and the ugly: the boys are discussing everything about the opening weekend. First they discuss which players impressed them the most. (Chapman! Lee! Hicks! Conforto?!) Then they wallow in the less impressive outings. (Soler. Jackson. Jeffries?!) Then they discuss the ugly ending to the Joey Bart saga. Also, should Soler be hittin…

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RBP 159: TD Jakes: The Accusations 1:13:49

4M ago1:13:49

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Episode 159 Popular charismatic/Pentecostal preacher TD Jakes has been implicated as a regular friend of music producer Sean Combs and a participant in the infamously deviant parties he was known to throw and host. He has denied all allegations, but the accusation alone is enough to send shockwaves through the country, since he has a following numb…

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It's Opening Day! 42:17

4M ago42:17

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It's opening day! That means predictions! But first we need to talk about the still unknown roster. Who's in and who's out on the 40-man? Will the Giants carry 3 catchers?! Will any of the young guys make it? We don't know! But we're talking about it. As for those predictions. How many games will the Giants win? Will they make the playoffs? Will Ca…

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Final Off Season Review 1:07:13

4M ago1:07:13

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Opening Day is nigh! It's time for one last review of the off season. Matthew and Ben give their final grades and discuss which players they are most excited about. They also discuss the upgrades to the stadium experience. The big question, will they be buying tickets early this year? Also, apparently there was some Dodgers news? On the cocktail si…

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Happy Hour is Moving 42:52

4M ago42:52

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For the last time on Giant Cocktails, it's Happy Hour! Yes it's true, Happy Hour is moving to a new podcast all about cocktails that will be launching soon. It will make way for a new baseball focused episode starting on Opening Day. In this last episode Matthew presents his original Mixed Feelings. It's an adventurous mix of large flavors tamed by…

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Emergency Pod: Giants Sign Blake Snell (& Ben Drinks a Negroni) 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

Matthew knew it all along and now Ben has to pay up. In this emergency pod, the guys make sure Ben drinks a Negroni and they discuss the Blake Snell signing, it's impact on the rotation, and we say goodbye to Renel Brooks-Moon. Join us! Recipes: Negroni 1 oz Gin 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 oz Campari Garnish: Orange Peel Combine all ingredients into a mi…

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The 40 Man Roster Crunch 1:06:32

4M ago1:06:32

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Somebody's got to go. Who's it going to be? The brothers discuss the 40-man roster crunch. Who's in and who's out? They also revisit and revise their original declaration that Spring Training stats don't matter. Before all of that they make a big announcement. Giant Cocktails is growing. Shows are moving. If you like more, it's coming. On the cockt…

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Long Island Gin Kings 36:02

4M ago36:02

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It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben drinks like it's the very first time with his upscale Long Island Iced Tea. It gets the job done but is it too many good things? Meanwhile Matthew is taking the high road with his fancy original the Gin Blossom. It's a floral delight perfect spring time sipping. They also discuss the joys of roadside car mainten…

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