Best Marc Willis Podcasts (2024)

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Charlie Keller with Mark Shirk 1:10:05

1d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Mark Shirk to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Charlie Keller. First, Mark and Jim discuss why Keller is one of the more unsung New York Yankees in franchise history (9:40). Next, they cover Keller's performance in the 1939 and 1941 World Series and how Keller compar…

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Julio Franco with Adam Darowski 1:10:02

8d ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Director of Design and Product Management at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB player Julio Franco. First, Jim and Adam discuss Franco's age 45 season with the Atlanta Braves in 2004 and his unforgettable batting stance (10:30). Next, they cover the 1990 All-Star Game, Minn…

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Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life. Sides A and B. 2:02:47

9d ago2:02:47

2:02:47

Pod Like A Hole discusses Stevie Wonders' Songs In The Key of Life. The hosts touch on his other amazing 70s albums, the Wonder of Stevie Wonder, the TV Show the Curse, Weird Al, Wild Wild West, and review Sides A and B of the album - track by track. Join us next time for side B and C. Followed by our final Podcasts that will cover Robert Smith's t…

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Eddie George with Bryan DeArdo 57:53

15d ago57:53

57:53

Jim is joined by NFL Writer for CBS Sports, Bryan DeArdo, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NFL running back Eddie George. First, Jim and Bryan discuss George's role as a workhorse running back and where he ranks among the best RBs in Oilers/Titans history (7:15). Next, they discuss George's all-time performance in the 1999 NFL Playof…

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Marc Gasol with Joe Mullinax 58:02

22d ago58:02

58:02

Jim is joined by Joe Mullinax from the daily Memphis Grizzlies podcast Locked On Grizzlies to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA center Marc Gasol. First, Jim and Joe cover Gasol's career in Memphis and how he had few, if any, weaknesses on the basketball court (10:03). Next, they discuss Gasol's top playoff performances of his car…

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Joe Carter with Not Gaetti 1:14:44

30d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Jim is joined by baseball twitter personality Not Gaetti (NG) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB outfielder Joe Carter. First, Jim and NG cover the significance of Carter's ten 100+ RBI seasons and why the RBI should not be completely written off as a statistic of note (6:58). Next, they discuss Carter's 1993 World Series clinch…

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HOF MarketWatch: Steven Kwan and Blake Snell 10:56

1M ago10:56

10:56

Jim is buying Cleveland Guardians Steven Kwan's HOF stock, as the AL batting leader (.361 BA) is set to start in left field for the American League in next week's all-star game. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Blake Snell's HOF stock, as the 2X Cy Young award winner has only managed to pitch 28.2 innings through seven starts while maintaining a 7.85 …

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Albert Belle with Justin Havens 50:11

1M ago50:11

50:11

Jim is joined by Justin Havens from the Baseball is Dead podcast break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Albert Belle. First, Jim and Justin cover Cleveland baseball in the 1990s and Belle's role as the cleanup hitter for their juggernaut offense (7:05). Next, they break down Belle's historic 50 home run, 52 double 1995 sea…

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Pod Like A Hole: Willie Nelson Part 2 of 2 - Red Headed Stranger Track by Track 1:32:40

1M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

On the 4th of July 2024, Pod Like A Hole is celebrating by uploading our discussion of Willie Nelson's The Red Headed Stranger. This concept album is a Sunday morning favorite in one of the hosts homes, and the boys seem to all agree that it's status as an All American Classic is no fluke. Willie bet on himself (and the talents of his sister Bobbi …

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Who From the 2024 NBA Draft Class Will End Up in the HOF? 1:10:33

1M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Jim runs through his yearly exercise of trying to predict the five players from the NBA Draft who have the best odds of ending up in the Basketball HOF based on their NBA potential and team fit (3:02). Then, Jim welcomes POF's College Basketball Insider Shannon Miloch to talk through the new two-day draft format, top players from the draft, and dra…

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Aaron Judge HOF Stock Up Big. Cody Bellinger, Not So Much 14:43

2M ago14:43

14:43

Jim is buying New York Yankee Aaron Judge's HOF stock as he continues his June rampage at the plate (Four home runs, 1.550 OPS in his last six games). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Cody Bellinger HOF stock, as the Chicago Cubs center fielder has lost his power at the plate (one extra base hit in his last 13 games).…

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RIP Willie Mays 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Willie Mays passed away last Tuesday at the age of 93. One of the undisputed greatest players to ever play baseball, Jim first dives deep into Willie's career and attempts to define his legacy (11:57). Then, Jim discusses how Willie and Roberto Clemente are the greatest artists to grace a baseball diamond and just how much Mays reminds Jim of late …

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Remembering Willie Mays + Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving HOF Stock 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. The full Mays tribute podcast will be released Monday, but Jim covers what it was like finding out about Mays passing at Wrigley Field as Cubs played the San Francisco Giants. Then, Jim covers the rising HOF stock of Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, as well as why he is selling off a few shares of Kyrie …

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INTERVIEWS WITH: Shaq, Tyler Ulis, Frank Mason & Kyle Guy! 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

We are less than a week from TBT 2024's Bracket Reveal which will air on TBT's YouTube on June 26th at 10:00amEDT on YouTube!In the meantime, here are four AWESOME interviews to hold you over:- Shaq is the GM of Team Diesel (0:00 - 5:57)- Tyler Ulis is coaching La Familia (5:57 - 12:40)- Frank Mason III is playing for Mass Street (12:40 - 16:47)- K…

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Magglio Ordóñez with Dave "Wando" Wandolowski 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Jim is joined by friend of the pod Dave "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB right fielder Magglio Ordóñez. First, Jim and Wando discuss Ordóñez's performance in Game 4 of the 2006 ALCS (13:51). Next, they discuss how Magglio compares favorable to HOFer Tony Oliva, just how rare having a .309 career batting ave…

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RIP Jerry West 40:28

2M ago40:28

40:28

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Dwight "Doc" Gooden with Matt Musico 1:08:01

2M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Jim is joined by the creator of MLB Daily Dingers and writer for Heavy Sports, Matt Musico, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden. First, Jim and Matt discuss Doc's rookie season and where it ranks among the greatest rookie seasons in MLB history (6:45). Next, they cover Doc's 1996 no-hitter with the New…

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Pod Like A Hole: Willie Nelson Part 1 of 2 - The man, the myth, the bandana. 2:02:42

2M ago2:02:42

2:02:42

Willie Nelson is many things: a lover, a traveler, a Texan, a guitar player, smoker, outlaw, hero, poet, fashion icon, actor, activist, philanthropist, gunslinger, wiseacre, animal lover, brother, father, husband (four times over), Hellraiser, braids and beard enthusiast, but most of all Willie is a friend to all. In this episode of Pod Like A Hole…

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Larry Allen Tribute + HOF MarketWatch 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

Jim first pays tribute to HOF guard Larry Allen, who tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of 52. Then, Jim discusses why he is buying Jrue Holiday HOF stock following his dominant performance in the Eastern Conference Finals (19/7/6 in ECF). Meanwhile, he reluctantly explains why he is selling off just a tiny bit of Elly De La Cruz stock, de…

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RIP Bill Walton 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton sadly passed away last Monday at the age of 71. Walton was an all-time talent who was plagued by injuries, yet that didn't stop him from winning championships at every level. It also didn't prevent him from living life to the fullest off the court. On this week's tribute episode, Jim covers Bill Walton's basketb…

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HOF MarketWatch: Chris Sale and Mike Conley 17:53

2M ago17:53

17:53

Jim is buying Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale's HOF stock following his resurrection from the dead (8-1, 2.12 ERA, 78 Strikeouts). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Michael Conley HOF stock following the Minnesota Timberwolves being knocked out of the playoffs on Thursday. A championship ring was the Hail Mary Conley's HOF case needed and that door h…

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Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize with Jerry Grillo 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

Jim welcomes author Jerry Grillo to discuss his new book, “Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize" on another POF Book Club episode. First, Jim and Jerry discuss whether Johnny Mize is the greatest player to be voted into Cooperstown by the veterans committee, as he had to wait until 1981 to receive a Hall of Fame plaque (9:50). Th…

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HOF MarketWatch: Anthony Edwards and Paul Goldschmidt 16:19

3M ago16:19

16:19

Between being named to the All-NBA 2nd Team AND starting in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, Edwards' HOF stock is officially a blue chip stock. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off just a bit of his Paul Goldschmidt HOF stock, as the 36-year old first baseman is struggling in a way we have never seen during his storied MLB career (…

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Candace Parker with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo 46:28

3M ago46:28

46:28

Jim is joined by women's basketball writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo to discuss the career and legacy of Candace Parker. First, we cover how we have never another player at Parker's height possess her elite court vision, as well as the fact Parker may be the most complete player in WNBA history (6:58). Next, we discuss Parker's dunking ability, her MVP r…

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HOF MarketWatch: Paul Skenes and Michael Porter Jr. 14:22

3M ago14:22

14:22

Jim is buying Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes HOF stock after his 6-inning, 11 strikeout performance against the Chicago Cubs (did I mention he let up 0 hits and only walked 1 batter?). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Michael Porter Jr. stock, as the Denver Nuggets small forward has had a less than impressive series against Minnesota th…

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Siouxsie and the Banshees: "Juju" 2:28:29

3M ago2:28:29

2:28:29

WE'VE GOT BATS IN OUR BELFRY!!!!! Grey would be the colour if we only had a way to colour-coat episodes. It's Goth Month here on Pod Like a Hole, so get out your choker, get your eyeliner, and pick a safeword , we are covering Siouxsie and the Banshees and it is getting DARK. It is Intern Eric's final pick of the season, and does he go out with a b…

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Lou Whitaker 2.0 with Cody Stavenhagen 58:53

3M ago58:53

58:53

In May of 2021, Jim was joined by Cody Stavenhagen, Detriot Tigers beat writer for The Athletic, to breakdown the hall of fame candidacy of former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker. As Lou celebrated his 67th birthday yesterday, a rerelease of that episode, along with some new commentary from Jim at the top, was warranted. For the Lou Whit…

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HOF MarketWatch: Josh Hart and Franz Wagner 14:40

3M ago14:40

14:40

Jim is buying Josh Hart HOF stock as he continues to impress in the 2024 playoffs (averaging 18/13/5 through 8 playoff games). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off what he deems to be slightly overvalued Franz Wagner HOF stock following Wagner's Game 7 performance on Sunday, where he went 1-15 from the floor and managed just 6 points.…

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Christian Watford (Assembly Ball / Indiana), Marc D'Amelio (Stars of Storrs / UConn), Back To Philly 26:59

3M ago26:59

26:59

On today's episode of Inside TBT, Christian Watford stops by to breakdown the new Indiana Alumni Team (Assembly Ball), their roster so far, playing in Indy and more (0:00 - 11:18) and then Marc D'Amelio hops on to announce and discuss the UConn Alumni Team (Stars of Storrs) which will be led by 3 former champions (11:18 - 26:56).MORE: TBT has annou…

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Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. POF Book Club with Keith O'Brien 41:44

3M ago41:44

41:44

Jim welcomes award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his new book, “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball." First, Jim asks Pete if he believes Pete Rose deserves a plaque in Cooperstown and whether Rose will get inducted by the end of the 21st Century (6…

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HOF MarketWatch: Jalen Brunson and Bryon Buxton 17:33

3M ago17:33

17:33

Jim is buying up all of the Jalen Brunson HOF stock he can get his hands on following Brunson's round one performance against the Philadelphia 76ers (35.5 PPG, 9.0 APG). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off his remaining Bryon Buxton HOF stock following Buxton's knee injury in Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.…

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2024 NFL Draft Recap: Draft CliffNotes, Round One QB Power Rankings, and Way Too Early HOF Predictions 52:08

4M ago52:08

52:08

Jim provides CliffNotes on this year's NFL Draft in case you did not spend your entire weekend watching every pick like he did (2:35). Then, Jim power ranks the six quarterbacks drafted in the 1st Round of the draft by HOF probability (19:24), before discussing three non-QBs he believes have the best shot of ending up in Canton one day (41:44).…

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Pod Like A Hole: Mastodon Part 3 - Emperor of Sand Track by Track 2:58:40

4M ago2:58:40

2:58:40

Pod Like A Hole: Mastodon Part 3 - Emperor of Sand Track by Track The hosts riff and theorize about the journey of the Wanderer as he goes toe to toe with the Sultan on Mastodon's 2017 release: Emperor of Sand. This is the 3rd and final Mastodon episode in this Pod Like A Hole mini season. The first episode covered their history, the second was a d…

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HOF MarketWatch: Pascal Siakam and Aaron Judge 15:15

4M ago15:15

15:15

Jim is selling off just a tiny bit of his Aaron Judge HOF stock following his slow start to the 2024 season (.191 BA, 4 HR). Meanwhile, Jim is buying up Pascal Siakam HOF stock, as the Indiana Pacers forward followed a 36 point, 13 rebound performance in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a 37 point, 11 rebound, 6 assist outin…

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Blake Griffin with Tomer Azarly 47:55

4M ago47:55

47:55

Jim is joined by Los Angeles Clippers beat writer for ClutchPoints Tomer Azarly to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Blake Griffin, who just retired last Tuesday. First, Tomer and Jim cover Blake's elite athleticism and just how special his rookie season with the Clippers was (5:54). Next, they discuss Blake's 2014 s…

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HOF MarketWatch: Zion Williamson and Gunnar Henderson 11:48

4M ago11:48

11:48

Jim is selling off Zion Williamson HOF stock despite his 40 point outing against the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-in game on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Jim is buying up Gunnar Henderson HOF stock, as the young Baltimore Orioles shortstop slugged a home run in three consecutive games this week.

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Paul O'Neil with Not Gaetti 1:01:24

4M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB right fielder Paul O'Neil. First, NotGaetti and Jim cover O'Neil's fiery personality and the most famous kick in MLB history (8:10). Next, they talk about his performance in the 2000 World Series, how he compares to HOFer Harry Hooper, an…

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HOF MarketWatch: Bobby Witt Jr. and Javy Báez 15:04

4M ago15:04

15:04

Jim is buying up massive quantities of Bobby Witt Jr. HOF stock, as the young Kansas City Royals shortstop continues to showoff his elite combination of power and speed (4 runs, 4 hits, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs, and 1 stolen base in Thursday's win against the Houston Astros). Meanwhile, Jim is finally selling off the remaining Javy Báez HOF stock he has…

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2024 Basketball HOF Class Recap 35:31

4M ago35:31

35:31

Jim provides his thoughts on the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Class, which was just announced over the weekend. This includes a breakdown of the careers and legacies of all 13 newly elected members.

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HOF MarketWatch: Mookie Betts and Eury Pérez 12:10

4M ago12:10

12:10

Jim is continuing to buy Mookie Betts HOF stock, as Betts currently leads the National League in essentially every possible category after nine games. Meanwhile, Jim started selling off Eury Pérez HOF stock after news broke that the 20-year Miami Marlins phenom is having season-ending Tommy John surgery. His 2024 season is over before it could even…

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Russ Smith Interview & Willie Cauley-Stein Interview (The Ville and La Familia) 29:31

4M ago29:31

29:31

On today's episode, Russ Smith joins the show to talk about playing with The Ville again, what it was like playing in TBT last summer and the addition on Montrezl Harrell (0:00 - 14:23) and then Willie Cauley-Stein joins the show to breakdown his commitment to play with La Familia (Kentucky Alumni) in TBT this summer, what it will be like to be bac…

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Mark Grace with Jim Licato 57:41

5M ago57:41

57:41

Jim is joined by former Wrigley Field employee and friend of the pod Jim Licato, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Chicago Cubs first baseman Mark Grace. First, they discuss Grace's elite hitting ability and his consistency at the plate and in the field during the 1990s (5:08). Next, they cover the 1989 National League Championship…

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HOF MarketWatch: Juan Soto and Royce Lewis 10:18

5M ago10:18

10:18

Jim is buying even more Juan Soto HOF Stock following his big opening day with the New York Yankees (1 Hit, 1 RBI, 2 Walks, 9th inning outfield assist to preserve the win). Meanwhile, Jim started selling off Royce Lewis stock as the promising Twins third baseman is already injured following just two plate appearances.…

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Interview with 1975 AL MVP Fred Lynn 37:22

5M ago37:22

37:22

Jim is joined by former MLB center fielder Fred Lynn to discuss his illustrious baseball career. We cover his athletic career at USC, his ridiculous 1975 rookie season with the Boston Red Sox, and what playing in the same outfield with Jim Rice and Dwight Evans was like (6:09). We also found time to discuss his former HOF teammate Carl Yastrzemski,…

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Pod Like A Hole: Mastodon Part 2 - Discography Round Table 1:56:15

5M ago1:56:15

1:56:15

In what is one of my favorite talks this podcast has had, the hosts walk through the entire Mastodon discography - short of the track by track talk of Emperor of Sand and a Cold Dark Place that will be the bulk of the next episode. Starts with Call of the Mastodon, ends with Hushed and Grim. How many different ways can three 40ish Dads say "wow thi…

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March Madness Preview + Top 5 Most Memorable March Madness Players with Shannon Miloch 1:11:04

5M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

It's finally here. Sick days will be used. Office pools with be formed. Money will be lost. The greatest sports event of the year has arrived and if you think we would talk anything besides March Madness this week, you would be sadly mistaken. Pod of Fame's College Basketball Correspondent Shannon Miloch joins the pod to discuss all four tournament…

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HOF MarketWatch: Domantas Sabonis and Keenan Allen 15:27

5M ago15:27

15:27

Jim is buying Domantas Sabonis HOF Stock following his triple-double against the Lakers on Wednesday (17/19/10) and overall hot start to March (averaging 21/17/8 through seven March games). Meanwhile, Jim started selling off Keenan Allen HOF stock following the Thursday night trade that sent Allen to Jim's hometown Chicago Bears for a 4th round pic…

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Pod Like A Hole: Mastodon Part 1 - who are they and who influenced them. 1:49:33

5M ago1:49:33

1:49:33

Washing upon the beach of your shipwrecked life is another episode of Pod Like a Hole. The first of 3 episodes dedicated to the mighty Mastodon of the south. Episode 1 (this episode) we cover the band's formation, the 4 members of this band, and the bulk of the discussion is the influences and peers that helped shape their sound. If you are a fan o…

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Robin Ventura with Nick Murawski 1:12:22

5M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Jim is joined by the host of the Chicago White Sox podcast Good Guys Talk Back, Nick Murawski, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB third baseman Robin Ventura. First, Jim and Nick discuss how talented of a defender Ventura was in the hot corner (9:01). Next, they cover Ventura's legendary grand slam single in Game 5 of the 1999 N…

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HOF MarketWatch: Jason Kelce and Ben Simmons 17:54

5M ago17:54

17:54

Jim is buying Jason Kelce HOF Stock before it gets more expensive than it already is following the announcement of his retirement on Monday. Meanwhile, Jim finally sells off the last of his Ben Simmons HOF stock, as Simmons was officially declared out for the rest of the season with a back injury.

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