Best Robert Topp Podcasts (2024)

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"The Imaginary Dragon" by Terry Jones 9:55

17h ago9:55

9:55

A dragon, fearing that he doesn’t exist, shares his concern with his friends the griffin, the unicorn and the sphinx. They can offer little to ease his worries but in the end, like Rousseau, he decides, someone imagines, therefore, I am.

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Season 3 Episode 9: The Yadi Guy Flies Solo 29:18

2d ago29:18

29:18

Throughout history, mankind has been witness to an endless number of historic transitions...Caesar to Octavian, Dimaggio to Mantle, Yadier Molina to Willson Contreras...but NONE as monumental as Robert F. Baseball handing the reigns of the Eephus Podcast to TJ the Yadi Guy. Join him for the sounds, sights and smells in the next generation of The Ee…

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Robert F. Baseball is Retiring 12:20

6d ago12:20

12:20

But you're in good hands with TJ. Thank you to all who have listened. I will be back as a guest once I get a much needed recharge.By Bobby Baseball

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S3 E8: We Ripped a Case of Series 2 Jumbos 1:20:56

22d ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Tjay is back and we're also joined by Rob and Alex to talk about 2024 Topps Series 2, Junior Caminero, and more!By Bobby Baseball

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"Cinders" by Katherine Gibson 35:16

1M ago35:16

35:16

A “what if” story about one of Cinderella’s coachmen who stays a man rather than regaining his mouse form at the stroke of midnight. Dazed and confused, he finds himself at the gates of a castle and discovers that, upon being given lowly work in the King’s stables, he has a knack as a horse whisperer.…

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S3 E7: Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary is a Blast! with Rob aka MostModern 1:15:44

1M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Rob aka MostModern from the Discord joins me to talk about his collecting story and his experience with 2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary. We talk about his Acuna collection and thought about an insane potential World Series matchup. Follow Rob on IG: https://www.instagram.com/berto_beisbol/ Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5SXFTeZTu2…

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"The Trouble with Trouble; a Tale from the American South" by Amy Friedman and Meredith Johnson 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

The trouble with Trouble was he talked too much, even old skunk told him so. But when Trouble tried to tell everyone old skunk spoke to him, no one ever believed him again.

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S3 E6: Bowman? Give me the BEE-MAN! A 2024 Bowman Preview 1:39:39

2M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

The guys discuss how many hot dog parallels they can fit into their PC's at one time.By Bobby Baseball

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S3 E5: Budgeting and Baseball Cards 1:19:37

3M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

If you don't wanna hear the dudes talk about budgeting and getting stuck in the perpetual cycle of consuming cards and spending tons of money, this might be the episode to skip. But alas, we tackle the hard topic and caveat that budgeting your card spending is highly individualized to you and it's all relative. We encourage you to give it a list, t…

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"Come Again in Spring" by Richard Kennedy 16:24

3M ago16:24

16:24

When death comes for Old Hark, the old man tells him to come again in the spring so he can feed his birds for one more winter. After some argument, Death offers to give him one more winter if he can answer three questions.By Richard Kennedy

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"The Hare and the Orphan" by Lynne Reid Banks 6:09

4M ago6:09

6:09

A story from Ms Banks' delightful anthology “The Magic Hare” in which the magic hare is snared by an orphan for dinner. The hare continues to suggest ingredients that would make him taste better but the final one is through the dark forest where the orphan has never gone. The hare leads the way, the orphan overcomes her fear and both live happily, …

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S3 E4: 2024 MLB Season Preview, Building a Brand New Collection, and Shohei! 1:50:57

4M ago1:50:57

1:50:57

Bobby and Tjay tackle every MLB team and build a new 30 card collection from scratch consisting of one card from a player on every team. Tjay curses countless players just like he did to Oneil Cruz last year, and we hit the Shohei drama. Tune in now for our World Series picks just in time for the real Opening Day!…

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S3 E3: PSA Acquires SGC, Why We Grade, and Tjay's Series 1 Review 1:48:08

4M ago1:48:08

1:48:08

Oh no, PSA has acquired their biggest competitor.... what do we think about it? Why do we grade? And Tjay comes back from his paternity leave to provide his thoughts on Topps Series 1. The most iconic Topps Triple Threads card ever made, and more!By Bobby Baseball

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"The Magic Weaver: a Tale from Ireland" by Melissa Shaw-Smith 16:02

5M ago16:02

16:02

When Conal builds his castle on a hilltop he is not aware that he is intruding in the domain of the powerful fairy, Duine Sidhe. Cursed by the fairy, Conal and his family find no happiness until Conal’s son is befriended by a weaver who weaves a magic tapestry that can lift the curse.By Melissa Shaw-Smith

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S3 E2: Topps Series 1 Review, the Hall of Fame, and PITTSBURGH! with Philly 1:58:06

5M ago1:58:06

1:58:06

Philly makes his second appearance on the Eephus to discuss Topps Series 1 and the Hall of Fame. Strangely, some of the topics are Andrew McCutchen, Bob Nutting (Bobby hates him, count how many times he says it), Mike Tomlin, AJ Burnett, and more! It wasn't getting the "E" stamp until Pirates ownership came up.…

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S3 E1: WE'RE BACK!!! Our Collecting Goals in 2024 and a Topps Series 1 Preview 1:26:37

5M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

Bobby and Tjay pick up where they left off and talk about what they did all offseason. Lots of talk about their collecting goals for 2024, and of course, a Series 1 Preview. Spoiler Alert: Bobby Witt Jr will not be the Yankees shortstop in 3 Years. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/7uWbctyudPBy Bobby Baseball

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"John Robert and the Dragon's Egg" by Thomas N. Scortia 28:24

6M ago28:24

28:24

After John Robert found a dragon’s egg down by the swamp, he and his Grandpa Riley kept it a secret from Aunt Bess whose life was too hard to care about such things. That is until it hatched, grew to 14 feet in two months and drank all the coal oil in the barn. Well, something had to be done. Lucky for John Robert and Grandpa Riley it was the flyin…

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"The Hare and the Flower" by Lynne Reid Banks 9:17

7M ago9:17

9:17

A story from Ms Banks delightful anthology “The Magic Hare” in which the magic hare hears tiny bells after every good deed and discovers they are applause from a sad, unnamed flower. In gratitude, the magic hare gives the flower a name, ‘harebell,’ or ‘Campanula rotundifolia.’By Lynne Reid Banks

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"Mistletoe: A Tale of Giving" by Douglas Evans 6:29

7M ago6:29

6:29

When Derek’s kid brother finds bunches of mistletoe on the ground in an orchard, he decides to sell them to earn money to buy Derek a much needed guitar case. Little does he know that Derek is the one cutting the mistletoe trying to earn enough money to buy him the wooden recorder he has always wanted. Nicely reminiscent of O. Henry’s “The Gift of …

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Tool Time Episode 12: Bow Man, Fighter of the Night Man, Master of Karate and Friendship, for everyone, a 2023 Bowman Draft Preview Part 2! 2:04:22

7M ago2:04:22

2:04:22

After spending a week taking sensitivity training, elocution lessons and a stern talking to by corporate; the boys deliver a full breakdown of comings and goings at the winter meetings and a national league team by team breakdown in Bowman draft.Thanks to all the listeners out there for a wonderful first season, we will talk to you before you know …

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Tool Time Episode 11: The Bow Man Cometh, a 2023 Bowman Draft Preview, Part 1 2:14:11

7M ago2:14:11

2:14:11

The cold stove is starting to thaw and the cards keep coming! Tjay and Philly breakdown the American League teams and players in the upcoming Bowman Draft 2023 release. The guys shine the spotlight on a sleeper pick, here's a hint: went to Oral Roberts University. . Join us on the web and see what all the discord hullabaloo is all about: https://li…

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"The Magic Spoon: a Tale for Hanukkah" by Eric A. Kimmel 11:42

7M ago11:42

11:42

When a stranger comes to the city of Chelm, he claims that he can make his own latkes with nothing but his magic spoon. To make them even better, the folk of Chelm start to loan him ingredients until they are feasting on the perfect latkes.By Eric A. Kimmel

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S2E18: The Eephus Awards Show SEASON FINALE with Special Guest Philly 2:02:59

8M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

In the season finale that is powered by Jameson and other whiskeys on a late west coast Friday night, Tool Time Co-Host Philly joins Bobby and TJ to tell us about some cool retro boxes to rip in the offseason. The gang hands out our first ever Eephus Awards in 10 separate categories that feature some of the best and worst things from our beloved ho…

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Tool Time Episode 10: The Gang Goes For an 80 Grade Neck 2:17:28

8M ago2:17:28

2:17:28

Tjay and Philly are back to talk pricing updates, a little "where are they now?" from Bowman Chrome 2022, and recapping some Minor League debuts from 2023 draft picks. They manage to make Santa Claus jealous with the amount of letters in the mailbag...and answer them all! Join us on the web and see what all the discord hullabaloo is all about: http…

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"Kotoshi the Dragon Doctor" by Phillis Gershator 9:32

8M ago9:32

9:32

Young Kotoshi is supposed to be the yearly sacrifice to appease the local dragon. But when she finds the dragon grief-stricken over her dying pup, she uses her healing skills to save the pup. In gratitude, the dragon promises that no harm will ever come to the village.By Phillis Gershator

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S2E17: World Series Reactions, Recent Releases, and More! 1:52:03

8M ago1:52:03

1:52:03

Bobby and TJ chop it up for the next to last episode of the season. We discuss whether or not Corey Seager is a postseason legend, recent releases, and hit the mailbag. One more episode this year fellas!By Bobby Baseball

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Tool Time Episode 9: Platinum? You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means. 2:13:11

9M ago2:13:11

2:13:11

Tjay and Philly break down some of the recent sets of interest that might be a little off the beaten path; some good, some bad, some ugly! Tjay offers a glowing review of a recent Topps product, is this the end of curmudgeon Tjay?! The guys unload a few hot takes as well as letting the discord guys voice some of theirs. Musical Guest: Reagan Era Re…

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S2E16: I GIVE IT A 10! Topps Update, PSA Submissions, the MLB Final 4, and More!! 1:40:04

9M ago1:40:04

1:40:04

Bobby and TJ get after if following a month off. We talk about all the big submissions we got back from PSA, the 2023 MLB Postseason, and our thoughts on the drop of Topps Update. It's a fun one as we talk about the big Tacofractor reveal, and how to look like the biggest clown at the airport while traveling. Prerequisites: Re-watch Varsity Blues J…

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"The Entrance Exam: A Young Witch's Tale" by Mary Carey 18:10

9M ago18:10

18:10

Young Kate Fotheringay is refused entrance to Miss Perkle’s School for Young Witches, until one of her spells saves the school and causes Miss Perkle to reconsider.By Mary Carey

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Tool Time Episode THE OCHO: The land of the rising sun and plunging split-fingers 3:13:28

9M ago3:13:28

3:13:28

With the Minor League season all wrapped up, Tjay and Philly head east to explore the Japanese Baseball card market, players that could come stateside soon and take in a ton of information from the minds of NPB Card Guy and Gaijin Baseball. They are also once again joined by Lindsay Crosby of "Locked On MLB Prospects" to talk playoff baseball, youn…

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Tool Time Episode 7: The Orion Kerkering Experience 2:25:51

10M ago2:25:51

2:25:51

The guys break down the recent big call-up that was supposed to be another year in the making! Who would've thought Orion Kerkering would already be in the Phillies bullpen!? They are joined by special guest Lindsay Crosby, of Locked On MLB Prospects to discuss recent seismic activity taking place in the prospecting world. Lastly, the guys share th…

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"The Magic Carpet" by Sophie Masson 14:26

10M ago14:26

14:26

Young Hamid, is bound as a servant to rug merchants that he believes are his aunt and uncle, until one day a beautiful but ghostly figure hands him an old carpet. Both the woman and the carpet seem remotely familiar and, indeed, they lead to Hamid being reunited with his father, a prince, while the abusive couple get their comeuppance.…

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S2E15: 2023 Bowman Chrome Mini-Review, and our take on Chrome Sapphire, Logofractor, Immaculate, Leaf Trinity, and Uranus! 1:33:08

10M ago1:33:08

1:33:08

The guys talk about TJ's experience with 2023 Bowman Chrome so far, Planetary Pursuit of Uranus Controversy, and the dry and boring 2023 Topps Update Checklist. We answer a couple of mailbag questions from Philly, including how we would spend $5k on one card if given the chance. As always, we have fun and hit tons of other topics like the failed re…

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Tool Time Episode 6: Hey! I get yer chrome right here pal! 2023 Bowman Chrome Preview 2:49:22

10M ago2:49:22

2:49:22

The guys celebrate the holiday as only they can; by providing an in-depth look at 2023 Bowman Chrome. They break it down by teams, players to know, strategies around the first week or two on a massive episode. https://linktr.ee/eephusbaseballpodBy Bobby Baseball

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S2E14: Mr. Baseball Goes on a Heater! 1:41:59

11M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

You never walk away from the table when you're on a heater! Bobby and Tjay talk about box rips, future releases over the next couple of months, and answer some mailbag questions.By Bobby Baseball

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Tool Time Episode 5: What the hell is a Samuel Basallo? 2:05:59

11M ago2:05:59

2:05:59

The guys break down some recent promotions, some off the radar big time power bats and attempt to simplify and give context to some advanced metrics. They are then joined by a special guest for what is sure to become an annual tradition! https://linktr.ee/eephusbaseballpodBy Bobby Baseball

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"Katya and the Goat with the Silver Hoof: A Tale from the Ural Mountains" by Bob Barton 15:31

11M ago15:31

15:31

When a young orphaned girl comes to live with Old Vanka, he tells her of his yearly search for the goat that leaves jewels wherever he stamps his silver hoof.

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S2E13: The Dudes Try Not to Swear and Re-visit the 2022 Rookie Class 1:52:02

11M ago1:52:02

1:52:02

Bobby and Tjay throw it back and re-visit where things stand on Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr, and the rest of the 2022 Rookie Class. Are these guys that we were chasing all still relevant? What cards stood the test of a years time? We try to keep this National Treasure of a Podcast clean... thankfully, we are unlicensed by anyone so there are no …

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Tool Time Episode 4: EthanSalas17 has entered the chat. 1:55:09

11M ago1:55:09

1:55:09

The guys are joined by Joe Lowry from prospectslive.com to discuss their midseason "Top 100 prospects for the hobby" list. Tjay and Philly also give updates on some recent prospect promotions, organizations they are fond of for prospecting and look ahead to some potential names in Bowman Chrome 2023. https://linktr.ee/eephusbaseballpod…

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S2E12: For Love of the Game (or Hobby) 54:37

11M ago54:37

54:37

Bobby and Tjay get a last minute episode in with absolutely no plan of what they are going to talk about. They use the force to find the answers... Okay, last Star Wars reference I promise. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/GZdE9cgHjBy Bobby Baseball

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Tool Time Episode 3: You get an Acuna! And you get an Acuna! EVERYBODY GETS AN ACUNA!!! 58:46

12M ago58:46

58:46

Tjay and Philly breakdown some early trades, when to wait on buying cards for your pc and another deep mailbag. Discord: https://discord.gg/GZdE9cgHjBy Bobby Baseball

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"A Kindness: From an Arkansas Boyhood" By Robert D. Culp 8:56

12M ago8:56

8:56

Rooster is wondering how to untangle his lucky bobber when mean Old Man Bockenweiler comes strolling down the path. While Rooster hides, his dreaded enemy stops, untangles the bobber, neatly rolls the line and leaves Rooster’s fishing pole by his can of worms, showing Rooster a surprisingly kind side of the Old Man.…

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S2E11: It's Taco Tuesday: Bowman, Breaks, and Bouqets; A Topps Chrome Preview, and Questions from a New Collector 1:32:41

12M ago1:32:41

1:32:41

A special Taco Tuesday episode of the Eephus brought to you by the Topps Chrome Tacofractor. Degeneration-X sponsor some Bowman Breaks, before Elsa & Anna save the day with a Bouqet of Roses. Bobby and Tjay preview Topps Chrome before taking questions from a newer collector from the Discord. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/GZdE9cgHj…

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Tool Time Episode 2: You say Tomato, I say Tomato. You say Skenes, I say Skenes. 1:22:15

12M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Tjay and Philly breakdown some of the highlights of All-Star Weekend as well as some recent call-ups. Stay tuned for a special interview with Niccio on his Consignment for a Cause Project. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/GZdE9cgHjBy Bobby Baseball

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S2E10: The Top Rookie Base and Short Prints of the 2000's 1:38:26

1y ago1:38:26

1:38:26

Bobby reacts to the debut of Tool Time and the impact it has had on his collection. And as voted on by the Discord, Bobby and TJ count down the Top 10 base rookie cards of the 2000's and the Top 5 Rookie Short Prints. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/UpU3JT8NVBy Bobby Baseball

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"Three Foots: A Tale from Down South" by Nancy Van Laan 4:41

1y ago4:41

4:41

A lovely verbal rhythm develops as three squirrels, foot, foot-foot and foot-foot-foot, attempt to eat all the nuts on the tangliest ol’ giant of a nut tree in the bottom of the holler.By Nancy Van Laan

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Tool Time Episode 1: Pilot - How Many Elly's Does It Take To Screw in a Lightbulb? 1:21:10

1y ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Tjay and Philly kick off the new pod with a look at the events coming up this week in the prospect world. They also dive in with a safety tip about tempering expectations about prospects and how it relates to buying and selling in the Bowman market. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/UpU3JT8NVBy Bobby Baseball

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S2E9: The Future of our Collections and Lots of Mailbag! 1:31:46

1y ago1:31:46

1:31:46

Bobby and TJ discuss how their collections are evolving and their future goals. We shoot the bull for a full hour of mailbag questions from the Discord with no real agenda, and it's a ton of fun. Meanwhile in the background, Fanatics attacks breakers and local card shops with a hatchet. What does their crackdown on breaking mean? (Oh no, they just …

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S2E8: 2023 Topps Series 2 Review, The Oregon Trail, and a "Random" Sterling Box 1:25:31

1y ago1:25:31

1:25:31

Bobby and TJ dive into their experiences with 2023 Topps Series 2 which stunningly includes a train derailment, carrier pigeons and the Oregon Trail. The Fanatics CEO brings a "Random" box of Sterling to futbol star Antoine Griezmann, Bobby has a new favorite set for buying singles, and TJ is a breaker now?!?! Lots of mailbag from the Discord at th…

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"Who Owns the Moon?" by Sonia Levitin 8:08

1y ago8:08

8:08

Farmers Abel, Nagel and Zeke could argue about anything, and did. But when they started to argue about which of them owned the moon, their wives said enough was enough and demanded they go into town and talk to the Teacher who settled their argument in a very clever fashionBy Sonia Levitin

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