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Werth Talking About
A First-Time World Series Champion Is Guaranteed: Jayson Werth Previews Brewers vs. Rays | Ep. 18
Game 1 of the World Series is almost here, and for the first time in a long time, we know one thing for sure: a franchise is about to win its first championship ever. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays have both waited their whole histories for this, and Jayson Werth is here to enjoy every minute of it with you.In this special World Series preview, Jayson works through the biggest stories surrounding the series and tells us what’s Werth talking about and what’s not. They get into the Game 1 showdown of Drew Rasm...
2026-10-23
17 min
Werth Talking About
Brewers Slay the Evil Empire, Phillies Silly Season Begins, and Jayson’s Night In Tampa | Ep. 17
Devan Kaney and Jayson Werth are back to react to a postseason that keeps delivering. The Brewers just knocked off the Evil Empire (sorry, not sorry Dodgers fans), and the two break down what it means and why Milwaukee has been so hard to bet against.Then it’s time for silly season. The Phillies are kicking off the offseason with some moves that have fans raising eyebrows, and we get into what the front office might be thinking and what could still change before spring.And stick around to the end, because Jayson We...
2026-10-22
44 min
Werth Talking About
Ali Modami on Two World Series Titles, Young Aaron Judge, and Life as a BP Pitcher | Ep. 16
Ali Modami has thrown batting practice for two World Series championship-winning teams, the 2008 Phillies and the 2019 Nationals. Jayson Werth was lucky enough to play with him in both cities. Jayson sits down with his longtime friend for a conversation full of clubhouse stories, what the job really looks like from the other side of the screen, and one very strange batting practice session with a young Aaron Judge that left both Ali and Jayson completely confused.Before the interview, Jayson breaks down the NLCS and ALCS and what has stood out to him as the playoffs roll...
2026-10-15
45 min
Werth Talking About
Jayson Werth Reacts to the Phillies' First-Round Loss and Makes His Playoff Picks | Ep. 15
The Phillies are out in the first round, and Philly is spiraling. Jayson Werth is not. He breaks down what went wrong, why he believes this group can still get it done next year, and the key changes he thinks it will take to get there.With the Phillies on the sidelines, Jayson turns to the rest of the playoffs and makes his boldest predictions yet. Then he heads to Keeneland for the latest horse racing happenings in the lead-up to the Breeders' Cup.PLUS, Jamie Mottram from Breaking...
2026-10-08
32 min
Werth Talking About
Raul Ibanez on Joining the 2009 Phillies and the Stories Nobody Has Heard | Ep. 14
Raul Ibanez joins Jayson Werth for a reunion that Phillies fans have been waiting for. Two locker mates, two brothers, and two guys who grinded together through one of the greatest eras in Philadelphia baseball history. They dig into Raul's wild road to the big leagues, what it was like walking into a World Series winning clubhouse in 2009, replacing Pat Burrell, and the untold stories from that 09 Phillies team that nobody has heard until now.The stories start with Charlie Manuel losing it after a double header loss to the Mets, Jayson slamming his...
2026-09-24
58 min
Werth Talking About
Brad Lidge on His Perfect 2008 Season and His Unexpected Career as an Archaeologist | Ep. 13
Brad Lidge joins Jayson Werth to relive one of the greatest seasons in Phillies history — Lidge's perfect 48-for-48 season, closing out the 2008 World Series, and what that final out actually felt like in real time. He and Jayson dig into what it was like joining that 2008 team and building a championship-winning season together.Then the conversation takes a turn nobody sees coming: Brad Lidge is now a working archaeologist. He talks about the transition from closing games to excavating sites, some of his craziest discoveries in the field, what it's actually like excavating human re...
2026-09-17
57 min
Werth Talking About
Jayson Werth Opens Up About Being Bryce Harper's Big Brother in D.C. | Ep. 12
Jayson Werth gets personal this episode, opening up about what it was really like taking a 19-year-old Bryce Harper under his wing in Washington — the pressure, the growing pains, and watching him become the leader he is today in Philadelphia. It's one of the most honest stories Jayson's told on the show.Also in this one: the Phillies are riding a hot streak out of the Field of Dreams game with their first walk-off home run in three years, Alec Bohm proves the doubters wrong with a huge stretch of big-time baseball, and Jayson breaks down wh...
2026-08-27
44 min
Werth Talking About
Alec Bohm Is Proving Everyone Wrong — Plus Jayson Honors Tommy John's Legacy | Ep. 11
Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney open this episode reflecting on the passing of Tommy John, whose 1974 elbow surgery changed the trajectory of pitching careers forever. Jayson shares his perspective on John's legacy and what it means for the more than 2,600 professional baseball players who’ve had his eponymous procedure.From there, the Phillies are heating up, and the two get into it: Alex Cora vs. Don Mattingly as a manager, Alec Bohm quieting his doubters with a big stretch of baseball, and Jayson makes his case for the Thoroughbred Championship Series (spoiler alert: that’s about horse raci...
2026-08-20
54 min
Werth Talking About
Jayson Werth's Take on the House of Dragons Finale & Alumni Weekend Celebrating Chase Utley | Ep. 10
Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney open this one by looking back at the Phillies alumni who shaped the franchise, celebrating Chase Utley's induction into the Phillies Wall of Fame and everything that moment means for the organization. From there, they grade the moves made at the trade deadline and preview the upcoming Field of Dreams Game.Then things get weird, in the best way: Jayson gives his honest, unfiltered opinion on the House of Dragons season finale, and the two wade into the alleged Stassie and Kylie beef because apparently nothing is off limits on this show...
2026-08-13
50 min
Werth Talking About
Chase Utley's Wildest Stories With Jayson Werth Before His Phillies Wall of Fame Induction | Ep. 9
Chase Utley sits down with Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney ahead of his induction into the Phillies Wall of Fame, and the two 2008 World Series champions immediately fall back into old teammate form. They relive winning it all together, get into the mutual respect built over years side by side in that infield, and Jayson finally brings up the time he caught Chase taking batting practice in his cup — and nothing else. Chase's response is exactly what you'd expect.PLUS, the story of their trip to Scotland to golf at Royal Dornoch — and the wild coincidence Jayson disc...
2026-08-06
1h 11
Werth Talking About
Jayson Werth on LeBron and the Sixers: 'If He Wins, It'll Be the Greatest Decision of All Time' | Ep. 8
Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney are back and the trade deadline is coming. What does it actually feel like in a clubhouse when the front office doesn't make any moves? Jayson breaks it down from the inside.Also on the table: the new speed-up rules and ABS challenge system are exposing the bad umpires, and Jayson is here for every second of it. Plus, LeBron James chose the Sixers and Jayson (a certified LeBron hater) has thoughts.Then, Chew on This presented by Big League Chew — a new segment featuring real fan questions captured on th...
2026-07-30
47 min
Werth Talking About
Brandon Marsh on Reminding Jayson Werth of His Younger Self | Ep. 7
Brandon Marsh joins Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney to catch up after his first All-Star Game at Citizens Bank - his HOMETOWN BALLPARK. And wouldn’t you know it? Jayson has come around on the Midsummer Classic in a big way. The two dig into what makes Marsh and Jayson so similar as players and people, why Jayson sees a version of his younger self in Marsh's game, and what actually goes through your head walking onto the field at your first All-Star Game.PLUS, the mental trick of "faking it till you make it" at the hi...
2026-07-23
42 min
Werth Talking About
Jamie Moyer & Jayson Werth Reunite: Wild 2008 Phillies Stories LIVE | Ep. 6
Presented by Baseball Lifestyle 101 and recorded live from MLBPA’s Players' House at Stateside Live during MLB All-Star Week, Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney sit down with fellow 2008 World Series Champion Jamie Moyer for a conversation ranging from winning the World Series to who saw what in the shower. Jamie was the oldest guy in the clubhouse and threw one of the slowest fastballs in the league — and somehow that combination made him one of the most respected pitchers of his era. Recorded live in front of a crowd during All-Star Week festivities, Jayson and J...
2026-07-16
35 min
Werth Talking About
Jayson Werth Isn't Impressed by Banana Ball or the All-Star Game | Ep. 5
The Phillies have a real All-Star case this year, and Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney break down exactly who deserves it. Brandon Marsh's breakout season, Alec Bohm's up-and-down year, and Bryson Stott's first real shot at a nod — plus why Cristopher Sánchez might be the biggest snub on the pitching side. Jayson also gets into the mechanics of "losing position" and talks about “The Don Mattingly Effect.” We also talk Shane Victorino and Ryan Howard and their questionable connection to a certain brand of “baseball” named for a yellow fruit. ;) Also in this one: Jayson's honest take on why...
2026-07-09
37 min
Werth Talking About
Jayson Werth on Bryce Harper's Wild Nationals Return & Phillies Trade Deadline Targets | Ep. 4
Jayson Werth and Devan Kaney break down the Phillies' scorching stretch — the first team since 1955 to go from 10 games under .500 to 10 games over before their 85th game of the season, three straight walk-off ninth-inning homers against the Mets, and Kyle Schwarber setting the franchise record for fastest to 30 home runs. Plus: Derek Hill robs Juan Soto at the wall, Bryce Harper fires back at Nationals fans with a ring-flip heard around the league, and Jayson explains why you don't wake up a sleeping giant.Later: trade deadline targets at every corner (right-handed outfield bat, bullpen arms, Tarik Sk...
2026-07-02
43 min
Werth Talking About
Royal Ascot Recap, Bryce Harper Hits for the Cycle & The 2026 Phillies Have 2008 Energy | Ep. 3
Jayson Werth just got back from Royal Ascot — and yes, he followed the dress code, sang karaoke with 30,000 people in a parking lot, met Princess Beatrice, and asked "Gary" (ChatGPT) about Game of Thrones lore in the middle of recording. Normal episode.This episode, we get right into it - the 2026 Phillies just matched the exact record the 2008 and 1980 championship teams had through 77 games. Does this team have the magic and pixie dust? Jayson thinks so — enough that he's naming a new colt Magic Chuck after Charlie Manuel. Bryce Harper hits for the cycle against the Me...
2026-06-25
42 min
Werth Talking About
Jayson Werth on the 2008 Phillies World Series, Brad Lidge, Parade Chaos & More | Werth Talking About | Ep. 2
The Phillies are world champions. The parade is chaos. And Jayson Werth was right in the middle of all of it. Now he's sitting down and telling the stories the cameras missed.Episode 2 of Werth Talking About goes deep on the 2008 World Series and Jayson holds nothing back. Charlie Manuel handed out rubber duckies before Game 1. Brad Lidge nearly suffocated at the bottom of the celebration pile. The parade was supposed to take 45 minutes and lasted four hours. And when we asked who on that championship team didn't get the credit they deserved? Jayson...
2026-06-18
39 min
Werth Talking About
The Phillies Have NEVER Replaced This Guy (He's Talking About It Now) | Ep. 1
Jayson Werth spent 15 years in MLB — won a World Series, played alongside Utley, Rollins, and Howard, and watched Bryce Harper grow up before his very eyes. Now he's got a podcast, a Kobe jersey, and absolutely nothing left to prove. Episode 1 of Werth Talking About is here — and we're not pulling punches. Jayson and co-host Devan Kaney break down why they made this show (hint: most baseball coverage is either fake or boring and they're tired of both), go deep on the 2008 World Series run, celebrate Shane Victorino hitting balls into orbit, and make the c...
2026-06-11
46 min
iGaming Daily
Ep 479: DraftKing's MLBPI lawsuit set to move forward
Rounding up the week, iGaming Daily heads stateside once again as Ted Menmuir steps in for SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, to look into the ongoing legal challenge in the US. The duo explore Draftkings' lawsuit with MLB regarding player image rights, highlighting the complexities of regulatory standards and market competition in the US sports betting landscape.Then, after Ted signs off the show, we will play you a report that Ted produced for iGaming Daily at the recent Optimove Connect conference in London. To read more on the topics discussed, click on...
2025-03-21
13 min
Off scRIPt with Rip
Off scRIPt EP 14 ft. Drew Maggi | "Never Give Up" | MLB Pro Baseball Player
Welcome Drew Maggi to the podcast! Drew has had one of the best stories in the sports world in 2023. Drew spent 13 years in Minor League Baseball before finally getting his moment and debuting in the Major Leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates. We talk about the journey of Drew Maggi, as well as reliving those special moments he had up in the Major Leagues. Check out the Drew Maggi "Never Give Up" apparel. Link is here: https://breakingt.com/collections/mlbpi/products/drew-maggi-never-give-up?variant=39960449941553 Drew...
2023-06-01
1h 08