Shows
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastThe Boys are BackThey may be displaced and overlooked, but the boys are back. The A's continue to play baseball, and Dan and Cory will continue to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2430 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastSecond Half ResetDan and Cory discuss the final week of the first half, as well as the happenings from the All Star break, and look ahead to the second half. The major highlight was an eight home run outburst to take a series win against Philadelphia, with three coming from Lawrence Butler alone. Additionally Mason Miller showed his stuff in the All-Star game by striking out Shohei Ohtani during a scoreless inning of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-07-2040 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastSummer Vac-A'sDan and Cory recap the last three weeks of Oakland A's baseball, which saw the team go 8-12, highlighted by a 19 run outburst vs. the Orioles, a sweep of the Angels, and a complete game shutout by Joey Estes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-07-0845 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastSale Ya LaterDan and Cory discuss the recent A's vs Braves series where the good guys managed to rough up Chris Sale, who has otherwise been untouchable this year. Now back home, the Green and Gold are working on getting back on track against the Mariners. Joey Estes was up for the task on Wednesday night, delivering 6 perfect innings, leading to a 2-1 victory over Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-0637 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastMiller Time in NYDan and Cory recap the action after the A's got swept in Cleveland and managed a gutsy series split of a four game set in the Bronx. They recall how Zack Gelof and Mason Miller came through in clutch moments in New York, and discuss ways the team has both excelled and disappointed thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-2740 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastBetter Than BadDan and Cory discuss the series versus St. Louis, including Sonny Gray's final Coliseum start, and a couple of tough losses before the offense woke up and took game three. They break down how the pitching and defense is surprisingly great as of late, and while the offense has shown signs of coming around, there is still a long way to go before other teams will cower in fear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-1946 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWinning is FunDan and Cory recap the most exciting week of Oakland A's baseball on the field in years. The Green and Gold have now won three series in a row and are looking to keep the party going against old friends Sonny Gray and Stephen Vogt this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-1625 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastOnce More Into The BreachDan and Cory are back for another year of Oakland A's baseball, for better or worse. The guys discuss the inauspicious start, sprinkled with a few bright spots such as JJ Bleday and Pauly B. They talk about the impending move to Sacramento and how fans are dealing with the uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-0639 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast2023 Season Review - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory recap the sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres, and then take a step back to reflect on the 2023 season as a whole. The boys handout end-of-season awards to the most deserving members of the team including Zack Gelof for ROY and Trevor May for Most Desirable Beer Drinking Partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2247 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastTexas Two Step - Oaktown BoysThe A's went on a road trip to Texas where the emerging young core continued to show its promise by giving the Rangers all they could take, then going to Houston and winning a series against the defending champs. Dan and Cory discuss how several pitching standouts are making the second half count, which free agents might be available this offseason, and look forward to the last couple weeks of the 2023 regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-1551 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastSweepin' in September - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory discuss the hot start the Oakland A's have had in September, highlighted by a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. While it may be too early to call the rebuild officially over, there is now hope at the end of the tunnel. New pitching reinforcements have arrived in the form of Mason Miller, Easton Lucas and Devin Sweet. Can Ruiz break the AL rookie stolen base record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-0748 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastThe Kids Are AlrightDan and Cory discuss the new-look Oakland Athletics lineup, highlighted by the red-hot Zak Gelof and newcomer Lawrence Butler. They guys discuss some new pitching additions and some excellent plays by Tony Kemp and JJ Bleday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-1742 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastBay Bridge Series ChampionsDan and Cory recap the action versus the Dodgers, Giants, and Rangers, highlighted by the two-game sweep of San Francisco in the Bay Bridge series. This last week also saw Tyler Soderstrom's first career big league homerun, Zack Gelof continue his hot start, and the unfortunate departure of fan favorite, Ramon Laureano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-1040 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastTrade Deadline SpecialCory went radio silent all day on Tuesday while trades were being made. Dan sat back and took it all in. Here, Dan unveils everything that Cory waited so patiently to hear. Find out who was traded this year with the Oaktown Boys trade deadline special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-0245 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastColorado Rockin'Dan and Cory recap the post All-Star break action thus far by revisiting the two game set vs San Francisco and a three game series victory over the Rockies in Denver. Highlights of the week included the Unite the Bay game, Zack Gelof's continued hot start, and Luis Medina shoving yet again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-0142 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastEpisode IV: A New Oakland - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory recap the ups and downs of the games post All-Star break. While they managed a series win over Boston, the A's were not so lucky against Minnesota or Houston. Despite bumps in the road, the enthusiasm over hot prospects Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom shall not be deterred. The New Oakland is here and providing some much needed excitement to A's fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-2450 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastPut Your Behind In the PastDan and Cory reflect on the All Star game, the recent call ups, and look ahead to the second half. It is time to get excited about some of the young players that will be a part of The New Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-1527 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastTigers and Sox Can't Match A's - Oaktown BoysFollowing the unfortunate perfect game loss versus the Yankees, the A's have managed to win back to back series against the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. Cory and Dan recap the action from these series and discuss All Star rosters, featuring Oakland's own Brent Rooker, as well as the state of the farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-0747 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastLess Than Perfect - Oaktown BoysThis episode was recorded as game two against the Yankees on June 28th played out. Little did we know that Domingo German was spinning a gem, the 24th perfect game in major league history, to be exact. But Dan and Cory don't want to talk about that anyway. Instead they discuss the series loss in Toronto and highlight Ruiz's pursuit of an 80 stolen base season. They also discuss the minor leaguers headed to the All Star this year in Tyler Soderstrom and Lawrence Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-2940 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWhat Goes Up Must Come Down - Oaktown BoysWe all knew it was too good to be true. Immediately after winning seven games in a row, the A's have dropped the following eight games. They are right back to where they belong, the bottom of the standings. However through it all, Dan and Cory manage to highlight the improved performance of the team as of late. Could some of these performances lead to being dealt at the deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-2341 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastAll of My Friends Hate John Fisher - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory speak with old friend and special guest, Colton (@bisonhedd), about his experience at the reverse boycott game. The three gents also discuss the current state of affairs and how much they wish things could be different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-1631 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastLucky #7: Reverse Boys-Cott - Oaktown BoysBoy are things getting weird in Oakland! Cory and Dan continue to narrate the strange emotional rollercoaster this season has become. No longer the owner of the worst record in baseball, the Oakland Athletics are hot and playing great baseball for the first time all year. No need to look for silver linings this week, as it is all good news on the field. The reverse boycott game was a major success, and was a wonderful opportunity for fans to let out frustrations as well as enjoy one of the most exciting games of the season. Keep your heads...
2023-06-1534 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastAn Episode Lost in Time - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory publish a podcast that was meant to be published on June 8th. Due to a series of technical difficulties and personal commitments, this did not happen, and we weren't sure the episode would ever make it out. However, today we have uncovered this wonderful piece of Oaktown Boys history for all to hear. Catch up on the glorious series win of the Pirates and get fully caught up on all things A's before checking out the next episode covering the reverse boycott! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-1534 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastHotlanta Heats Up The Town - Oaktown BoysThe 2023 Oakland Athletics have won their second series of the season. We repeat, the A's have won another series! It wasn't against any shmucks either, this was against the Atlanta Braves, who not only won the whole thing recently, but have made a habit of stealing some of our favorite players. Cory and Dan discuss two of the best players on the team lately, JP Sears and Ryan Noda. They also talk about who could be the lone all star representative this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-0142 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastJJ Bleday? Here to Stay - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory discuss the first series victory of the season for the Oakland Athletics, and even in defeat, there are still some nuggets of hope. JJ Bleday has burst onto the scene, driving line drives all over the field. Jordan Diaz joins some lofty company by hitting three home runs in a game as an Oakland rookie. The pitching remains a serious problem, but Ruiz and Rooker keep doing their thing. The boys also begrudgingly discuss some of the less ideal situations surrounding the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
2023-05-1047 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastRooker Madness - Oaktown BoysCory and Dan recap the action from the previous week, highlighted by an otherworldly offensive performance from Brent Rooker and a dominant outing on the mound from Mason Miller. They also discuss the JJ Bleday and Nick Allen call-ups and share their fantasy wisdom with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-0446 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastOakland A's Anonymous - Oaktown BoysAll are welcome to commiserate with Dan and Cory during this dreary week for A's fans. Not only do the A's keep finding new ways to lose, but now we are faced with the reality that they may be moving out of town. The guys look for reasons to be optimistic, but also understand the gravity of the situation. Thanks for nothing Dave Kaval. Despite this, the big league club keeps on trying to shuffle personnel in order to find a winning recipe. Guys like Brent Rooker, Mason Miller, and now Luis Medina could offer some silver linings to...
2023-04-2648 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast17 Walks to Remember - Oaktown BoysAnother rough week went by seeing the A's walk a record 17 batters, and give up a season high 20 hits, on separate occasions. Dan and Cory discuss the bright spots in an otherwise dreary period of baseball. One such bright spot is Brent Rooker who has seemingly figured out how to mash major league pitching, and another is hard throwing Mason Miller is on his way to save the day from AAA. Will he be the stopper we have so badly needed? Find out next time on Oaktown Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2023-04-1938 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastThe Metropolitans Come to Town - Oaktown BoysDan partners with Brian Salvatore of FFSN's Mets podcast, Home Run Applesauce, to preview the upcoming series with the ballclub from Queens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-1439 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcast50 Ways to Lose a Baseball Game - Oaktown BoysHow many ways can you lose a baseball game, you ask? Let the Oakland Athletics show you. You can play terrible defense, seemingly not even try, and give up the most homeruns in the league. The good news is, no matter how bleak it gets, Dan and Cory are here to commiserate with you. The boys discuss the atrocious Rays series, and game 1 of the four game set with Baltimore. Kevin Smith has made it back up from AAA. Let's hope his hot bat rubs off on everyone. Head above water folks (hopefully). Learn more...
2023-04-1140 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastBig Bombs and Blown Leads - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory recap the A's vs Guardians series, which resulted in lots of late inning stress and unfortunately only one victory. Two sad extra inning losses were offset by one exciting Tony Kemp walk-off hit in the ninth of game two. The A's bullpen continues to pull its weight, and JP Sears, and Kyle Muller looked the part as starters. Still too many errors prevented the A's from coming out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-0622 min
Oaktown BoysWE ARE MOVING TO A NEW PODCAST CALLED OBPAnnouncement! The Oaktown Boys podcast is moving. We are now a part of FFSN's Oakland Athletics flagship podcast called OBP: Oakland Baseball Podcast. Please find us at Apple Podcasts for now as we work to expand the streaming services that host our new channel.
2023-04-0603 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastIt Was A Start - Oaktown BoysDan and Cory discuss the opening series versus Slegna (aka the Angels). For a glorious 36 hours the A's were on top of the baseball world celebrating a 2-1 victory over Shohei Ohtani. What happened next was unfortunate. Shintaro Fujinami's debut was spoiled by an 11 run third inning by the bad guys. Finally in game three of the series Shohei and Trout went back to back to take a commanding lead. The Oakland Athletics now sit 1-2 and look to get back to .500 against the incoming Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
2023-04-0333 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastOpening Day is Upon Us - Oaktown BoysSpring has sprung and another A's baseball season is upon us! Dan and Cory share exciting new about joining FFSN, discuss the many intriguing performances from Spring Training, and dive deep into what the opening day roster will look like. Spoiler alert, we were wrong about Cristian Pache making the team. Despite what many pundits around the league might say, there are glimmers of hope for A's fans this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-3046 minOaktown BoysEpisode 1 - 3/27: Opening Day Draws NearSpring has sprung and another A's baseball season is upon us! Dan and Cory share exciting news about joining FFSN, discuss the many intriguing performances from Spring Training, and dive deep into what the opening day roster will look like. Despite what many pundits around the league might say, there are glimmers of hope for A's fans this year.
2023-03-2844 minOaktown BoysEpisode 12 - 9/15-10/5: Penultimate EditionThe A's wrap up the season with a sweep of Slegna. The weekend was an eventful one with the retiring of Kurt Suzuki and Stephen Vogt, and possibly the last game as an Athletic for Chad Pinder. Vogt made it a memorable day with one last magical homerun.
2022-10-0629 minOaktown BoysEpisode 11 - 9/2-9/14: The End is in SightWith the season winding down, Cory and Dan lament over what went wrong throughout the year. However they manage to find some bright spots too. The last question remains, will they lose 100 games? Find out next time on Oaktown Boys!
2022-09-1525 minOaktown BoysEpisode 10 - 8/24-9/1: The Home(run) StretchCory and Dan give Stephen Vogt his dues, in light of another big moment and what could be his last month as an Oakland Athletic "ballplayer". Then they discuss a nearly two decades of A's trade history, highlighting some wins and some near misses. A look ahead to the future includes a predicted pitching staff and some possible additions to make from the free agent market.
2022-09-0233 minOaktown BoysEpisode 9 - 7/12-8/23: A Mid-Summer SummaryDan and Cory recap the highlights of July's hot streak followed by the regression to the mean of more losing in August. Longtime favorites, Stephen Piscotty, Jed Lowrie, and Elvis Andrus have been let go. In their place Shea Langeliers, JP Sears, Nick Allen, Cal Stevenson, and other rookies look to step up for the future of the Athletics. The boys finish the pod by discussing what to watch for in the final month of the season.
2022-08-2431 minOaktown BoysEpisode 8 - 6/14-7/11: Silver Linings PlaybookDan and Cory discuss the atrocity that was June, and the rough July so far, turning to the minor leagues to look at any possible silver linings. The boys also talk about the future of Frankie Montas in Oakland, the recent good news pertaining to Howard Terminal, and hearken back to better days by focusing on the greatness of Jermaine Dye.
2022-07-1243 minOaktown BoysEpisode 7 - 5/19-6/13: Our First Guest!Dan and Cory welcome their longtime friend, Tanner, who shares how he fell in love with the Oakland Athletics. The boys discuss All-Star possibilities for Blackburn and Bethancourt who are shining, despite overall team woes. They reminisce on the epic seasons Brandon Moss had with the team and look ahead on the season to come with as much optimism as one can have these days.
2022-06-1445 minOaktown BoysEpisode 6 - 5/11-5/18: Rough SleddingDan and Cory are ready to admit this may not be Oakland's season. The boys discuss the state of the team at the quarter season mark, the good, the bad, and the ugly. They take a stab at analyzing how Kotsay has done so far and try to predict how the rest of the season will go.
2022-05-1936 minOaktown BoysEpisode 5 - 4/29-5/10: A Sad FortnightThe boys were scuffling, so Dan and Cory tried to wait out the storm until the next podcast, but the storm lasted too long. It was a sad fortnight indeed. However after nine losses in a row the team got it going again to take the first two out of three from the equally stinky Tigers, providing a glimmer of hope.
2022-05-1136 minOaktown BoysEpisode 4 - 4/22-4/28: Battle of the BayThe A's offense is ice cold, however the pitching continues to keep them in games. Despite a disappointing series loss in Texas, the A's came home to some home cooking and split a two game set with SF. Sitting at 10-9, things aren't looking so bad. With several off days over the course of the next week maybe this team can get healthy and back on a roll.
2022-04-2932 minOaktown BoysEpisode 3 - 4/15-4/21: A's Against the WorldThe A's and their fanbase are getting slandered from virtually every angle these days, but we don't care, we just want to see our team play hard, have fun, and win games. That is just what they are doing. The A's continued their hot start by taking 3 of 4 from the Orioles. While the offense was finally cooled off, the pitching stepped up and kept them in games. Dan and Cory discuss the ways in which Mark Kotsay is proving to be the perfect man for the job, pushing all of the right buttons and pulling all the right strings.
2022-04-2242 minOaktown BoysEpisode 2 - 4/8-4/14: So Far So GoodThe Swingin' A's are back. Through the first two series of the year, the A's have one of the most potent offenses in baseball. They are not perfect, certainly, but this team is showing a lot of fight early on and there have been plenty of good surprises so far. Through seven games they sit 4-3, which is a heck of a lot better than the so called experts around baseball predicted. People are already starting to talk about this island of misfit toys. Can the A's shock the world yet again?
2022-04-1523 minOaktown BoysEpisode 1 - Opening Week: A New RebuildOh the life of an A's fan. We find ourselves yet again faced with what we will call a retooling of the big league squad. Dan and Cory spend most of the episode trying to look for silver linings in what, on the surface, appears quite bleak. We say goodbye to some old friends and welcome some new ones with open arms. The bottom line is baseball is back and that is good news for everyone. Let's Go Oakland!
2022-04-0638 minOaktown BoysEpisode 17 - 9/20-9/26: There is no A in QuitThe rollercoaster season continued as the A's followed a 5 game win streak with an unacceptable 4 game sweep at home at the hands of the Mariners. All hope was lost, until it wasn't. The A's then swept the Astros to keep the season alive. The weekend concluded with two walk-offs in a row, including an epic run home by Elvis Andrus on a broken leg. Sunday's game was punctuated by an emotional Mark Canha walk-off in what might be his final act in Oakland as an Athletic. The guys somewhat desperately discuss all of the possible ways the A's can...
2021-09-2740 minOaktown BoysEpisode 16 - 9/13-9/19: A's finally catch a breakPlenty of luck, combined with crazy on base skills from the offense and gutsy pitching performances led the team to a 5-1 week when they needed it most. The remaining slate is full of games against Seattle and Houston, so even the division isn't quite out of reach yet. However all eyes are on the chase to catch Toronto, Boston, and New York. Dan and Cory discuss the impact of Josh Harrison and how he may fit into the picture next year as well. They also reminisce about the days of watching Eric Byrnes fly around the outfield.
2021-09-2053 minOaktown BoysEpisode 15 - 9/06-9/12: Treading WaterAnother week goes by and the Oakland A's are still hanging onto their playoff hopes. The past week they won three in a row but then lost two. With 19 games left, every game is must-win. Dan and Cory discuss the current bullpen hierarchy as well as what might be the magic recipe to reach the postseason. They also look back on some all-time Athletics offensive single-season record holders, and the short-lived A's career of Jermaine Dye.Follow us on Twitter: @BoysOaktownThis podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving...
2021-09-1540 minOaktown BoysEpisode 14 - 8/30-9/5: Trying to Keep the FAith After a solid series win in Detroit that featured some suspect play but good results, the bottom completely fell out against the Blue Jays. The boys discuss the irony of the inverse relationship between offense and pitching for this team, get excited about Khrush and defend BoMel's honor.Follow us on Twitter: @BoysOaktownThis podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https://freesound.org/s/380696/) licensed under...
2021-09-0835 minOaktown BoysEpisode 13 - 8/23-8/29: Down but not outThe losing streak reached 6 games on Thursday, but was thankfully followed by two close wins that may catapult the team to a hot September. After suffering a two game sweep to the Mariners, they split a four game set at home vs the Yankees, highlighted by a Sunday Night Baseball victory on ESPN. Dan and Cory discuss the impact of Paul Blackburn, the revival of Khris Davis, and the updated playoff picture.Follow us on Twitter: @BoysOaktownThis podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by...
2021-08-3133 minOaktown BoysEpisode 12 - 8/16-8/22: Disaster strikesThe A's lost three out of four to the White Sox, while Bassitt suffered a brutal injury on a comebacker to the face. The nightmare continued back in Oakland allowing back to back go-ahead pinch-hit homeruns to the Giants to lose the final two games of that series. Dan and Cory discuss the impact of the running game, Khris Davis heating up in AAA, and the developing playoff picture.Follow us on Twitter: @BoysOaktownThis podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound...
2021-08-2439 minOaktown BoysEpisode 11 - 8/9-8/15: A dumb good weekDespite some boneheaded mistakes and a few bad outings by Sean Manaea, spirits are high following a strong offensive week led by a resurgent Matt Chapman. Other highlights include the A's setting a new franchise shutout record with a 17-0 victory, AJ Puk looking comfortable with the big league squad, and Mitch Moreland heating up with three home runs in two days,Follow us on Twitter: @BoysOaktownThis podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"...
2021-08-1636 minOaktown BoysEpisode 10 - 8/2-8/8: A new offense has appearedThe new guys have quickly established themselves as legitimate contributors, with Starling Marte leading the charge. Despite the sad news of Fosse's cancer battle and Laureano's suspension, the A's rallied for a 5-1 record this week, finishing with a sweep of the Rangers before they head out for a long road trip.Follow us on Twitter: @BoysOaktownThis podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https://freesound...
2021-08-0937 minOaktown BoysEpisode 9 - 7/26-8/01: Pacific Coast Marte PartayReinforcements have arrived! The A's added Andrew Chafin, Starling Marte, Yan Gomes and Josh Harrison this week, while managing to keep the major league squad in tact. They all made their presence felt immediately, highlighted by an 8-3 victory on Sunday with contributions from each. It was a crazy deadline, but a good one for the A's.This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https://freesound.org/s/380696...
2021-08-0249 minOaktown BoysEpisode 8 - 7/19-7/25: Sadness in SeattleAfter a bright start to the week, featuring dominant performances by Irvin, Kaprielian, and Manaea, the wheels fell off in Seattle. Back to back losses on wild pitches and three total one run losses in a row have everyone feeling deflated. The guys highlight the brilliance of Romo lately, the walk-up songs for players on the team, and hold out hope for better days ahead.This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long...
2021-07-2636 minOaktown BoysEpisode 7 - 7/12-7/18: Stumbling out of the All Star breakThe guys discuss an all-around offensively bad week. Aside from the levity of the All Star festivities and the draft, the week provided mostly bad news. Following a win to start the second half, the A's ended up losing the series in depressing fashion. To add insult to injury the vote to decide the fate of the A's in Oakland is fast approaching on July 20th.This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting...
2021-07-1944 minOaktown BoysEpisode 6 - 7/5-7/11: Sliding into the All Star breakThe All Star break arrives at the perfect time for the A's as they manage to stop the skid and win a series, winning three of their last four games and leaving us all feeling better than expected. Dan and Cory have more specific trade discussions and highlight the newest Oakland Athletic, #25 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Max Muncy. (lol)This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https...
2021-07-1241 minOaktown BoysEpisode 5 - 6/28-7/4: It's a long seasonThe boys take a mostly optimistic angle while revisiting the events of the past week. Highlights include Frank the Tank's first big league bomb, continued excellence from James Kaprielian and Sergio Romo, and Matt Olson's first all star selection. The Red Sox series over the 4th of July weekend didn't provide the fireworks we were hoping for, but three tight games left us feeling cautiously optimistic. This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting...
2021-07-0641 minOaktown BoysEpisode 4 - 6/21-6/27: Bungle in the BayFollowing a series split in Texas, near disaster struck in San Francisco, but Swirvin Cole Irvin stepped up to prevent a sweep at the hands of the Giants. Dan and Cory revisit potential trade targets and have some fun discussing who might one day take the reigns from Bob Melvin.This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https://freesound.org/s/380696/) licensed under CC0 1.0
2021-06-2834 minOaktown BoysEpisode 3 - 6/14-6/20: Them Damn Yankees A's stay hot to sweep the Angels, but come back down to Earth against the Yankees. Discussions include the clicking offense, Matt Olson's beautiful hair, and possible solutions for the Luzardo fiasco.This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https://freesound.org/s/380696/) licensed under CC0 1.0
2021-06-2128 minOaktown BoysEpisode 2 - 6/7-6/13: Matt is so hot right nowCory and Dan discuss the continued hot streak by the Oakland A's, led by Matt Olson. Chapman turns a corner and gets on the home run board. Andrus and Kemp continue to win fans over. The starting rotation is cruising and Mark Canha is going to the all star game?This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https://freesound.org/s/380696/) licensed under CC0 1.0
2021-06-1439 minOaktown BoysEpisode 1 - 5/31-6/6: BoMel ignites the boysCory and Dan discuss the hot week sparked by Oakland manager Bob Melvin. Tony Kemp and Elvis Andrus are unexpected heroes. Sean Manaea leads the rotation to a winning week.This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:"bart - sf train arriving at macarthur.aif" by IEDlabs ( https://freesound.org/s/82316/ ) licensed under CCBY 3.0"Baseball calvary sting long sustain.wav" by vckhaze (https://freesound.org/s/380696/) licensed under CC0 1.0
2021-06-1127 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastIt's Going Down, I'M YELLING PINDERRRRR!This week Chris and Julio talk about the domestic violence arrest from Marcell Ozuna, Team USA Baseball kicking off their pursuit of the Olympics with some familiar names and the controversial racial comments by Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brantley about Marcus Stroman.
After that, they celebrate Bob Melvin breaking the A’s all time managerial wins record, more injuries to key players and Dave Kaval continues his twitter nonsense this time going after the SF Bay media.
Then they introduce a new segment called “FTS” where they sound off for one minute on something that is bot...
2021-06-031h 27
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastSometimes It's Just Best Not to TweetChris and Julio start off this weeks pod talking about Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt’s controversial comments criticizing MLB for cracking down on certain rules but being lenient on others, the Dodgers and Yankees’s sweeps of top tier teams and Willy Adames being traded to the Brewers.
Then, they give an update on Jesus Luzardo’s rehab at AAA Vegas and what him going to the bullpen at first could do for the team. Then they talk about their experience going to the Angels vs. A’s game this past weekend was like and how much they mis...
2021-05-271h 08
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWhat's the Run Differential Between Me and You?Chris and Julio talk about the over saturation of No-Hitters with two more this week and how it is effecting the popularity of the game, Tony LaRussa’s response to Mercedes hitting a ball deep on 3-0 count to a position player pitching and the Giants amazing run and how they are doing it without their best player healthy.
After that it’s more injury news for the A’s with Mitch Moreland landing on the 10 day IL and what that means for the club. Then they discuss the protest by the Oakland 68’s (bleachers drum group) and the...
2021-05-211h 05
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWe May Need to Rebrand...Chris and Julio start by taking about another no-hitter this season pitched by Wade Miley, Shohei Othani playing the outfield after pitching 7 lights out innings, and the record of 58 straight strikeouts without a walk coming to an end for Corbin Burnes.
After that, they talk about James Kaprielian’s amazing first start for the A’s and how his dad went viral rooting for him in the stands. Also, Chad Pinder returning from the IL and what that means for the depth of the infield.
Then they discuss the shocking news around all of sports abou...
2021-05-141h 27
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastHey, Hey, Hey! I Got DFA'd!Chris and Julio begin reflecting back on future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols’s career with the Angels after the announcement of the team releasing him as well as speculate where he could go next. Then they talk about another No-Hitter this time from the Orioles John Means and the major mistake by Tony La Russa forgetting the extra innings rules.
Then, this discuss the Jesus Luzardo injury and talk about the Minor Leagues season opener for the A’s affiliates.
After that they review the first month of the season by talking about their bigg...
2021-05-071h 20
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastLow Ceiling, High FloorChris and Julio start off this week’s episode talking about Madison Bumgarner’s 7 inning no-hitter and debate whether it should be counted as an official no-hitter. Then they talk about the issues with the officiating around the league so far this season and how it is effecting the game.
After that, they discuss the black eye Matt Olson has from his batting cage injury, the return of Mike Fiers and a few roster changes from all the injuries the A’s have had the past week.
Then after the break they introduce a segment called...
2021-05-031h 08
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWE'RE GOING STREAKING!This week Chris and Julio start off the news around the league with Carlos Rondon’s no-hitter against Cleveland, the major viewership bump this season in the league in particular on streaming and the dominant season Corbin Burnes is having.
After that, they talk about the A’s amazing 11 game win streak, Matt Olson’s hot streak and how it has helped the teams success and Bob Melvin becoming the A’s all time leader in games managed.
Then, A’s beat writer for MLB.com Martin Gallegos joins the guys to talk about the WILD final...
2021-04-221h 23
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastEveryone Just Be Cool...Chris and Julio start off talking about the No-Hitter thrown by Joe Musgrove, the officiating controversies in the Mets games and 4 Astros being put on IL for violating health and safety protocols.
Then, they jump into the A’s news the past week with more and more hurt players being added to the Injured List, Sergio Romo’s big change and the potentially upcoming return of Mike Fiers.
After that, they go deep into what they think has sparked the major turnaround for the A’s since that horrible 0-5 start with a segment called “IT’S WOR...
2021-04-151h 00
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastPLEASE MAKE IT STOP!Chris and Julio begin with the wild opening weekend around the league. They start it off with the news of the All Star game moving from Atlanta to Denver, the bench clearing brawl in Cincinnati and the dueling no-hitters that happened on Saturday in the Brewers vs. Twins game.
Then they jump into the depressing start from the A’s. They go through the poor pitching performances, all the injuries on the team and of course the struggling offense.
After that, they dive deeper with a full on “Open Air Session” to talk about what change...
2021-04-081h 03
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastAL & NL West Season PreviewChris and Julio finish off their season preview special with part 3 talking about the West divisions. They bring on Angels fan and host of the “Super Halo Bros Podcast” Jon Firsch to break down the divisions and give their season rankings.
After that, they give their A’s predictions for MVP, Best Pitcher, if they will surpass the Sports Book win totals line and predict what their win total will be.
Finally, they add up all their points from their rankings over the past 3 episodes and pick their division, wildcard and World Series winners.
2021-04-011h 34
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastAL & NL Central Season PreviewChris and Julio begin with the announcement of the Opening Day Staring Pitcher, the winner of the backup Catcher spot, if Daulton Jefferies can make a push for the “temporary” 5th Starter spot and the announced Bull Pen roster spots.
After that they continue with part 2 of 3 of their MLB season preview with breaking down the Central Divisions and seeing which teams scored best in their ranking system.
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2021-03-301h 36
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastAL & NL East Season PreviewChris and Julio begin by discussing the battle for the 4th outfielder, or should we say 3rd outfielder…
After that they talk about the dominance of the starting rotation in spring training and the offensive showcase “The Matts” are putting on.
Finally, they are joined by the Schlatter brothers to do 1 of 3 MLB season preview pods. This week they cover the East divisions.
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2021-03-232h 01
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastDrunk on HypeChris and Julio go through the BUSY month of February for the A’s. They break down and analyze ever single trade and free agent signing starting with the big acquisition of Elvis Andrus.
After that, The Athletic beat writer for the A’s Alex Coffey joins the guys to talk about the backup catcher competition that will happen in camp, all the new faces in the bullpen, who the A’s new leaders could be in the club house and some East Coast vs West Coast talk.
Finally, they discuss the racist and ignorant commen...
2021-03-051h 48
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastMore and More Sadness...Chris and Julio talk about the MLB hall of fame inducting NO ONE this year. How if the writers continue to be very exclusive with who gets in how it could hurt the popularity of the game. They give suggestions on how to fix this for the future.
After that, they go over ALL the free agency and trade moves made the past month including Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals and George Springer to the Blue Jays.
Then they finish up with the ownership deal Billy Beane made to acquire RedBall falling through and some...
2021-02-111h 42
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastSorry for the Language Mom...Chris and Julio react to the devastating loss of Marcus Semien signing a $18 million 1 year contract with the Blue Jays.
They talk about what it means for the team this year, the message it sends to the current stars with contracts coming up, what the front office can do to replace him and La Stella in the middle infield and the very important impact Semien had on the A’s franchise.
They finish up with a fan reaction interview from guest Xavier Bejarano and give a message to owner John Fisher.
Le...
2021-01-271h 18
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastTHE! Former Oakland GreatThis week, Chris and Julio start off the episode with talking about the NFL Nickelodeon Playoff broadcast and how the MLB could benefit from doing something similar. They read suggestions from friends and recommended some of their own.
Then they talk about the death of Dodgers Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda and his legacy on the game. Also the passing of Hall of Fame Knuckleball pitcher Phil Niekro.
After that it’s a Free Agency update! With finally some big moves made there is a lot to discuss from Yu Darvish traded to the Pa...
2021-01-131h 35
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastLast Place in a Marathon Shouldn't Be CelebratingChris and Julio are joined this week by Ronny Weyant to talk about the Cleveland Indians changing their name, a potential new start date for the 2021 season and the MLB finally acknowledging the Negro Leagues as part of their history. Is it better late than never?
After that, they discuss the new faces in the A’s coaching staff as well as an update on Billy Beane’s purchase of the Red Sox.
Then, they go through all the free agent signings and moves made thus far in the off season as well as the A’s...
2020-12-241h 56
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastOn Wednesdays We Wear Hawaiian ShirtsChris and Julio kick off this free agency episode discussing the handful of signings made so far including Charlie Morton to the Braves. Then, they go through the trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, Theo Epstein stepping down from the Cubs, what this years Hall of Fame ballot looks like and if any first year eligible players have a chance to get in. (00:01:49)
Then, they are joined by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jessica Kleinschmidt to talk about how Marcus Semien has evolved as a leader in the clubhouse over the past few season. Then, she tells us wh...
2020-12-011h 37
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastEnd of the Season Report CardChris and Julio talk about the regular season awards that were announced the past week as well as the new Manager hirings around the league. They dive deep into the White Sox hiring of Tony LaRussa and how it affects their very young, diverse and outspoken team. Can his coaching style match their team's personality?
Then they are joined by their good friend and die hard A's fan Xavier Bejarano to give their end of the season report card for the team. They break it down position by position to talk about what their strengths were and...
2020-11-122h 07
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastThe Covid Monster Attacks and it's a GingerChris and Julio are joined again by the Schlatter brothers (Rich and Robbie) to recap the World Series. They talk about the irresponsible move by Justin Turner to celebrate with his teammates after testing positive for Covid 19 and how poorly the MLB handled it. Then they recap the series to talk about their favorite moments.
After that they discuss the legacy of Clayton Kershaw. Finally, they talk about Mookie Betts impact on the series, culture and how he can be a great face of the sport to try and grow it moving forward.
...
2020-10-301h 14
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWorld Series PreviewChris and Julio preview the up coming World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers with two very special guests the Schlatter brothers.
They start off by talking about the past League Championship Series by celebrating the Astros losing with a segment devoted to just Astros shit talking. Then they reminisce on their favorite past World Series moments and preview the series by breaking down what each team does well and what they need to avoid in order to be champions.
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2020-10-201h 39
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastHello Darkness My Old Friend...On this week's episode, Chris and Julio discuss the very disappointing loss the A's had to the Astros in the ALDS. They do a brief breakdown of the series and what the results of the games were.
Then, they talk about what they think went wrong, why this keeps happening to the A's, how they move forward and what we can expect the team to do in order to bounce back from this and improve.
They recap some of the past stars the A's have lost in free agency...
2020-10-131h 20
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastAstros Revenge TourChris and Julio discuss the A's ALDS matchup against the Houston Astros. Talk about the pitching matchups and what the keys to the A's success are going to be to beat the Astros.
Then, they recap the entire MLB Wild Card round, how their predictions turned out and preview the other three series in the Division League Series round.
Finally, they pick an Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week for the series and predictions on the outcome.
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2020-10-0553 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastThe Curse is Over!Chris and Julio celebrate the A's big Wild Card win! They break down the series, talk about the big moments, what their experience was like watching the game and pick a series MVP. Finally, they finish off with talking about what they expect for the remainder of the post season as well as a announcement of a new episode Sunday's A's vs. Astros Preview episode.
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2020-10-0343 min
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastBONUS EPISODE: Playoff PreviewOn this special BONUS episode, Chris and Julio go through all of the playoff matchups for the Wild Card Round of the MLB playoffs. They break down each teams personnel, what we should expect to see in the series and pick winners.
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2020-09-281h 28
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastRegular Season AwardsThis week, Chris and Julio update the playoff standings with 4 games left in the regular season, celebrate the long managerial career of Ron Gardenhire and give injury updates around the league. (00:01:38)
After that, they jump into A's News and recapping the previous week. THE A'S ARE THE AL WEST CHAMPS! They also talk about Bob Melvin's amazing career as the A's manager, what playoff matchups could look like for the team depending on the seed they get, Daniel Mengden clearing waivers, the AWFUL ESPN broadcast and the 9 year anniversary of Moneyball! (00:13:37)
2020-09-251h 33
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastKnow Your EnemyOn this episode, Chris and Julio discuss the MLB Playoff schedule released and the No-Hitter thrown by Alex Mills that no one saw because of NFL kickoff weekend. Then, they recap the previous week, talk about the dangerous air condition the A's and Mariners played through in Seattle, all the injuries on the A's roster and the "Magic Number" going to 4 games. Playoffs here we come!
Then, they introduce a new segment called "Know Your Enemy" where they bring in Los Angeles Dodgers fan Ronny Weyant to get a sneak peak of the team the A's could...
2020-09-181h 58
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastThe Art of ZenThis week, Chris and Julio are joined by Tyler McIlvena to talk about her history as an A's fan. Then they update the AL standings to see where the A's are falling, talk about he Eric Hosmer trade and show respect to the passing of recent legends of the game Tom Seaver and Lou Brock.
Then, they discuss the rough series with the Padres and the bounce back series with the Astros. They update the listeners on some injuries and pick a player of the week.
After that they introduce this weeks featured segment "It's T...
2020-09-111h 48
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastA Whole Lotta Nothin, With a Whole Lotta EverythingThis week Chris and Julio discuss the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline. They pick winners and losers, go over all the big moves and players, how the league could look after and how this impacts the A's playoff push. Then the discuss the two moves made by the A's at the deadline and how it will impact the team moving forward.
Finally, they recap the past week of only two games (a double header against the Astros), talk about what they watched instead of A's baseball with games being postponed and preview the coming week.
2020-09-041h 22
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastIt's Trade Deadline Time Baby!This week, Chris and Julio talk briefly about the social justice protests sweeping across all of professional sports, the No-Hitter by Lucas Giolito, and the Astros win streak.
Then, they jump into A’s news and last week review with the call up from minor league camp of Catcher Jonah Heim, Ramon Laureano’s slump and the starting rotation all starting to come together. They talk about last weeks Tailgate Tool and pick a player of the week.
After that it’s MLB trade deadline talk. They go over the big names we could see on the...
2020-08-281h 43
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastThe Unwritten Rules of Podcasting, There Are None...This week, Chris and Julio discuss the Fernando Tatis Jr. grand slam on a 3-0 pitch controversy and what exactly does an “unwritten rule” mean to the game of baseball.
Then, they go through the A’s sweep of the San Francisco Giants, beginning struggles with the Arizona Diamondbacks with a bounce back win in game 3, last weeks Essential Tailgate Tool of the Week, and who their player of the week was.
After that they talk about “What Works and What Doesn’t” around the league this year with all the new changes as well as some of t...
2020-08-211h 31
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastA Song of Brawls and LawsuitsOn this weeks episode, Chris and Julio bring on their first guest Mason Livingston to talk about the Ramon Laureano brawl, the punishment set by the MLB, how we feel Laureano should handle it as well as the 9 game win streak from last week.
Then, they discuss the lawsuit the A’s filed against the California Department of Toxic Substance Control for LACK of pollution regulation against the West Oakland Port steel company Schnitzer Steel. We lay out how it affects the West Oakland residents, the A’s Howard Terminal Stadium plans and what the A’s motive...
2020-08-131h 38
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastHe Has Risen!This week Chris and Julio discuss the COVID outbreak with the Cardinals, Lorenzo Cain and Yoenis Cespedes opting out of the season and Mike Soroka’s injury in the News Around the League.
Then, they discuss the past weeks series with the Mariners and the Rangers. The lack of offense then the 11 run boom in game 3 of the Mariners series, Frankie Montas ace caliber outing, the continued dominance of the bullpen, the Laureano/Canha/Grossman show continuing holding the offense together and the Walk-Off Grand Slam by Stephen Piscotty.
After that, they go into this we...
2020-08-061h 19
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWe Got Stuff We Need to Talk AboutThis week Chris and Julio discuss the news around the league with the 18 Covid cases in the Miami Marlins, the Dodgers and Astros brawl and the Joe Kelly suspension. Then, they talk about the up and down week winning 3 out of 4 with the Angels then losing 2 in a row to the Rockies. They name their player of the week and review last weeks Tailgate Tool of the Week to compare how they did.
Finally, they get into this weeks featured segment "We Need to Fix it" and finish it off with their Tailgate Tool of the Week...
2020-07-301h 08
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastWelcome to the TailgateOn Chris and Julio's first episode they talk about their history with being fans of the A's. They talk about the roots of their fandom, what the team meets to them, their favorite moments and the best games they've seen in person. Then they talk about the news around Major League Baseball and the latest news from A's coming out of Summer camp.
Then, they jump into this weeks featured segment, "I've had a few beers but..." (aka hot take of the week) then give their "Tailgate Tool of the Week" or key player to watch this...
2020-07-241h 28
OBP: An Oakland Athletics podcastTrailerSneak preview of the newest Oakland A's podcast from die hard fans Chris Madrigal and Julio Reynoso.
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2020-07-2304 min