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A Few More WordsFun & Games with Flula BorgJoe Posnanski welcomes back German actor, musician, comedian, YouTube personality and avid sports fan Flula Borg for a fun-filled episode of The PosCast! Before ranking American sports, the two discuss Flula’s viral baseball video and his early memories of the game in Germany. Plus, Joe is on a mission to find Flula a MLB team. Hear the requirements necessary for his fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe2021-02-2759 min
A Few More WordsRemembering Henry AaronJoe Posnanski is joined by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick to remember the life and career of the great Henry Aaron.They discuss Aaron’s legacy, what he went through while pursuing the home run record and their personal memories of the historic ballplayer. Later in the show, Joe welcomes Peter King to talk about the NFL’s conference championship games. They also discuss Kevin Stefanski’s season with the Browns, why Eric Bieniemy has yet to land a head coaching job and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2021-01-221h 08
A Few More WordsPhillies, free agency and scam phone calls with Ellen AdairJoe Posnanski or shall we say “Joey” Posnanski welcomes back Ellen Adair for a pre-Thanksgiving edition of the show.Joey discusses the interesting call he received about his book ‘The Soul of Baseball’ and Ellen expresses her excitement about Kim Ng.Later in the show they talk about the Phillies general manager search and baseball free agency.Plus, what should Theo Epstein do next? Joey weighs in on how Epstein can help save the game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscrib2020-11-251h 38
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPhillies, free agency and scam phone calls with Ellen AdairJoe Posnanski or shall we say “Joey” Posnanski welcomes back Ellen Adair for a pre-Thanksgiving edition of the show.Joey discusses the interesting call he received about his book ‘The Soul of Baseball’ and Ellen expresses her excitement about Kim Ng.Later in the show they talk about the Phillies general manager search and baseball free agency.Plus, what should Theo Epstein do next? Joey weighs in on how Epstein can help save the game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscrib...2020-11-251h 38The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPhillies, free agency and scam phone calls with Ellen AdairJoe Posnanski or shall we say “Joey” Posnanski welcomes back Ellen Adair for a pre-Thanksgiving edition of the show.Joey discusses the interesting call he received about his book ‘The Soul of Baseball’ and Ellen expresses her excitement about Kim Ng.Later in the show they talk about the Phillies general manager search and baseball free agency.Plus, what should Theo Epstein do next? Joey weighs in on how Epstein can help save the game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscrib...2020-11-251h 38
A Few More WordsChecking in on the Browns with Joe Thomas and Remembering Baseball Greats with Bob KendrickJoe Posnanski welcomes in Cleveland Brown legend, 10-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle and current NFL Network analyst, Joe Thomas.They discuss Thomas’ life after football and what he’s enjoyed most about becoming an analyst. Plus, the Browns are 4-1 (that’s not a typo!) Thomas talks about the team’s success this season as well as the rise in offense around the NFL.Later in the show, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick reflects on the life and career of Joe Morgan, Lou Brock and many of the other baseball greats we have lost in 2...2020-10-151h 10
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurChecking in on the Browns with Joe Thomas and Remembering Baseball Greats with Bob KendrickJoe Posnanski welcomes in Cleveland Brown legend, 10-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle and current NFL Network analyst, Joe Thomas.They discuss Thomas’ life after football and what he’s enjoyed most about becoming an analyst. Plus, the Browns are 4-1 (that’s not a typo!) Thomas talks about the team’s success this season as well as the rise in offense around the NFL.Later in the show, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick reflects on the life and career of Joe Morgan, Lou Brock and many of the other baseball greats we have lost in 2...2020-10-151h 11The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurChecking in on the Browns with Joe Thomas and Remembering Baseball Greats with Bob KendrickJoe Posnanski welcomes in Cleveland Brown legend, 10-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle and current NFL Network analyst, Joe Thomas.They discuss Thomas’ life after football and what he’s enjoyed most about becoming an analyst. Plus, the Browns are 4-1 (that’s not a typo!) Thomas talks about the team’s success this season as well as the rise in offense around the NFL.Later in the show, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick reflects on the life and career of Joe Morgan, Lou Brock and many of the other baseball greats we have lost in 2...2020-10-151h 11
A Few More WordsSports Lessons & Rock Stars with Jason KanderJoe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome back bestselling author and host of the Majority 54 podcast, Jason Kander.They discuss some of the most famous missed calls in sports and the life lessons that come from them.Plus, while Joe checks in on the Cleveland Browns, Jason discusses the excitement of being a Chiefs’ fan.Finally, they draft American rockstars, or at least that’s what Mike and Joe are drafting, we’re not sure about Jason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joep...2020-09-181h 47
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurSports Lessons & Rock Stars with Jason KanderJoe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome back bestselling author and host of the Majority 54 podcast, Jason Kander.They discuss some of the most famous missed calls in sports and the life lessons that come from them.Plus, while Joe checks in on the Cleveland Browns, Jason discusses the excitement of being a Chiefs’ fan.Finally, they draft American rockstars, or at least that’s what Mike and Joe are drafting, we’re not sure about Jason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad...2020-09-181h 47The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurSports Lessons & Rock Stars with Jason KanderJoe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome back bestselling author and host of the Majority 54 podcast, Jason Kander.They discuss some of the most famous missed calls in sports and the life lessons that come from them.Plus, while Joe checks in on the Cleveland Browns, Jason discusses the excitement of being a Chiefs’ fan.Finally, they draft American rockstars, or at least that’s what Mike and Joe are drafting, we’re not sure about Jason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad...2020-09-181h 47
A Few More WordsKevin Harlan Talks Life Inside The NBA BubbleJoe Posnanski welcomes in longtime friend and renowned play-by-play broadcaster, Kevin Harlan! Kevin talks about how he's coped with a sports-less spring and early summer - including what it felt like to miss out on March Madness for the first time in a very long time. Hear about his experiences inside the NBA bubble as the league gears up for its restart. Plus, the two discuss raising their children and cutting their teeth in the sports media industry, while Kevin looks back on some of his famous broadcasting calls. Later in the show, they...2020-07-301h 25
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurKevin Harlan Talks Life Inside The NBA BubbleJoe Posnanski welcomes in longtime friend and renowned play-by-play broadcaster, Kevin Harlan!Kevin talks about how he's coped with a sports-less spring and early summer - including what it felt like to miss out on March Madness for the first time in a very long time. Hear about his experiences inside the NBA bubble as the league gears up for its restart.Plus, the two discuss raising their children and cutting their teeth in the sports media industry, while Kevin looks back on some of his famous broadcasting calls.Later in the show, they...2020-07-301h 25The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurKevin Harlan Talks Life Inside The NBA BubbleJoe Posnanski welcomes in longtime friend and renowned play-by-play broadcaster, Kevin Harlan!Kevin talks about how he's coped with a sports-less spring and early summer - including what it felt like to miss out on March Madness for the first time in a very long time. Hear about his experiences inside the NBA bubble as the league gears up for its restart.Plus, the two discuss raising their children and cutting their teeth in the sports media industry, while Kevin looks back on some of his famous broadcasting calls.Later in the show, they...2020-07-301h 25
A Few More WordsThe Fire Joe Morgan ReunionAlan Yang and Dave King join Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski for a special reunion of the Fire Joe Morgan blog.The guys reminisce on how the site began and when they realized it became so popular.Later in the show they answer your questions about David Eckstein, Mookie Betts and the most overrated base.They wrap by discussing Opening Day and the return of sports.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-231h 25
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurThe Fire Joe Morgan ReunionAlan Yang and Dave King join Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski for a special reunion of the Fire Joe Morgan blog.The guys reminisce on how the site began and when they realized it became so popular.Later in the show they answer your questions about David Eckstein, Mookie Betts and the most overrated base.They wrap by discussing Opening Day and the return of sports.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your...2020-07-231h 25The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurThe Fire Joe Morgan ReunionAlan Yang and Dave King join Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski for a special reunion of the Fire Joe Morgan blog.The guys reminisce on how the site began and when they realized it became so popular.Later in the show they answer your questions about David Eckstein, Mookie Betts and the most overrated base.They wrap by discussing Opening Day and the return of sports.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your...2020-07-231h 25
A Few More WordsMeaningfulness & Meaninglessness With Ellen AdairFrequent PosCast guest host and actress Ellen Adair joins host Joe Posnanski to discuss the many issues across the globe right now. The pair talks about the ongoing MLB labor discussions amid the pandemic and Ellen hints at some optimism that there will be a baseball season in 2020.Joe makes up some segments on the spot to make sure Ellen is on her toes. Say hello to "Ask Ellen If This Is A Great Player Or Not" and "A Reading With Ellen" where Joe gets to live out his dream of being an actor alongside Ellen....2020-06-021h 23
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurMeaningfulness & Meaninglessness With Ellen AdairFrequent PosCast guest host and actress Ellen Adair joins host Joe Posnanski to discuss the many issues across the globe right now. The pair talks about the ongoing MLB labor discussions amid the pandemic and Ellen hints at some optimism that there will be a baseball season in 2020.Joe makes up some segments on the spot to make sure Ellen is on her toes. Say hello to "Ask Ellen If This Is A Great Player Or Not" and "A Reading With Ellen" where Joe gets to live out his dream of being an actor alongside Ellen....2020-06-021h 23The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurMeaningfulness & Meaninglessness With Ellen AdairFrequent PosCast guest host and actress Ellen Adair joins host Joe Posnanski to discuss the many issues across the globe right now. The pair talks about the ongoing MLB labor discussions amid the pandemic and Ellen hints at some optimism that there will be a baseball season in 2020.Joe makes up some segments on the spot to make sure Ellen is on her toes. Say hello to "Ask Ellen If This Is A Great Player Or Not" and "A Reading With Ellen" where Joe gets to live out his dream of being an actor alongside Ellen....2020-06-021h 23
A Few More WordsThe Ultimate Cereal Draft With Linda HolmesPosCast Pop Culture Correspondent Linda Holmes jumps on the latest episode of the PosCast to draft the world's greatest cereals with hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur!Michael reveals how he navigated his numerous humiliations to ensure that the L.A. Regional Food Bank was supported - including eating a hot fruit pie and getting his hands on and wearing a Derek Jeter jersey. Plus, do writers really care about what critics have to say? Michael and Linda weigh in.Stick around for the hilarious cereal draft! See which cereal Michael describes as the "mainlining heroin...2020-05-272h 12
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurThe Ultimate Cereal Draft With Linda HolmesPosCast Pop Culture Correspondent Linda Holmes jumps on the latest episode of the PosCast to draft the world's greatest cereals with hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur!Michael reveals how he navigated his numerous humiliations to ensure that the L.A. Regional Food Bank was supported - including eating a hot fruit pie and getting his hands on and wearing a Derek Jeter jersey. Plus, do writers really care about what critics have to say? Michael and Linda weigh in.Stick around for the hilarious cereal draft! See which cereal Michael describes as the "mainlining heroin...2020-05-272h 12The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurThe Ultimate Cereal Draft With Linda HolmesPosCast Pop Culture Correspondent Linda Holmes jumps on the latest episode of the PosCast to draft the world's greatest cereals with hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur!Michael reveals how he navigated his numerous humiliations to ensure that the L.A. Regional Food Bank was supported - including eating a hot fruit pie and getting his hands on and wearing a Derek Jeter jersey. Plus, do writers really care about what critics have to say? Michael and Linda weigh in.Stick around for the hilarious cereal draft! See which cereal Michael describes as the "mainlining heroin...2020-05-272h 12
A Few More WordsWhat Will A Socially Distant MLB Season Look Like?Talk of a potential 2020 baseball season is heating up and the PosCast is talking about it! Former MLB Pitcher Brandon McCarthy and Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall join host Joe Posnanski to ponder what a socially distant version of baseball could actually look like.Following the baseball talk, the crew drafts the things that they've discovered to replace the absence of sports during the global pandemic.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show in...2020-05-201h 35
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurWhat Will A Socially Distant MLB Season Look Like?Talk of a potential 2020 baseball season is heating up and the PosCast is talking about it! Former MLB Pitcher Brandon McCarthy and Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall join host Joe Posnanski to ponder what a socially distant version of baseball could actually look like.Following the baseball talk, the crew drafts the things that they've discovered to replace the absence of sports during the global pandemic.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show in...2020-05-201h 35The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurWhat Will A Socially Distant MLB Season Look Like?Talk of a potential 2020 baseball season is heating up and the PosCast is talking about it! Former MLB Pitcher Brandon McCarthy and Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall join host Joe Posnanski to ponder what a socially distant version of baseball could actually look like.Following the baseball talk, the crew drafts the things that they've discovered to replace the absence of sports during the global pandemic.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show in...2020-05-201h 35
A Few More WordsBoston Roots & Baseball Cards With Gary GulmanIn what will surely go down as one of the shortest PosCasts in recent memory, hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur say hello to comedian, Gary Gulman!Joe taps into Mike and Gary's Boston roots to talk about the town's many sports heroes and who they think is the most popular. Michael takes issue with the traditional end-of-game baseball celebration. Hear his fix for a situation that always seems to confuse the two guys that it most frequently involves.The trio takes a walk down memory lane to talk about their earliest memories from collecting baseball cards...2020-05-121h 09
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurBoston Roots & Baseball Cards With Gary GulmanIn what will surely go down as one of the shortest PosCasts in recent memory, hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur say hello to comedian, Gary Gulman!Joe taps into Mike and Gary's Boston roots to talk about the town's many sports heroes and who they think is the most popular. Michael takes issue with the traditional end-of-game baseball celebration. Hear his fix for a situation that always seems to confuse the two guys that it most frequently involves.The trio takes a walk down memory lane to talk about their earliest memories from collecting baseball cards...2020-05-121h 09The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurBoston Roots & Baseball Cards With Gary GulmanIn what will surely go down as one of the shortest PosCasts in recent memory, hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur say hello to comedian, Gary Gulman!Joe taps into Mike and Gary's Boston roots to talk about the town's many sports heroes and who they think is the most popular. Michael takes issue with the traditional end-of-game baseball celebration. Hear his fix for a situation that always seems to confuse the two guys that it most frequently involves.The trio takes a walk down memory lane to talk about their earliest memories from collecting baseball cards...2020-05-121h 09
A Few More WordsBaseball's Life Lessons With Keith Law & Ellen AdairJoe Posnanski and guest host Ellen Adair welcome acclaimed baseball writer Keith Law to discuss his new book, "The Inside Game: Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us About Ourselves." (1:21)The book dives into how the inner workings of the game of baseball can forever impact baseball history. You can get your copy anywhere that books are sold!The group discusses the various shortcomings with baseball movies "Trouble With The Curve" and "The Babe" (30:42) before laying out what they think baseball will look like if and when it returns from its hiatus (35:36). For...2020-05-051h 24
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurBaseball's Life Lessons With Keith Law & Ellen AdairJoe Posnanski and guest host Ellen Adair welcome acclaimed baseball writer Keith Law to discuss his new book, "The Inside Game: Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us About Ourselves." (1:21)The book dives into how the inner workings of the game of baseball can forever impact baseball history. You can get your copy anywhere that books are sold!The group discusses the various shortcomings with baseball movies "Trouble With The Curve" and "The Babe" (30:42) before laying out what they think baseball will look like if and when it returns from its hiatus (35:36). For...2020-05-051h 24The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurBaseball's Life Lessons With Keith Law & Ellen AdairJoe Posnanski and guest host Ellen Adair welcome acclaimed baseball writer Keith Law to discuss his new book, "The Inside Game: Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us About Ourselves." (1:21)The book dives into how the inner workings of the game of baseball can forever impact baseball history. You can get your copy anywhere that books are sold!The group discusses the various shortcomings with baseball movies "Trouble With The Curve" and "The Babe" (30:42) before laying out what they think baseball will look like if and when it returns from its hiatus (35:36). For...2020-05-051h 24
A Few More WordsDown Under With Peter Moylan & Brandon McCarthyAnother week in quarantine and another PosCast featuring a pair of former big league pitchers. Longtime Atlanta Braves reliever, Peter Moylan jumps aboard the pod alongside co-hosts Joe Posnanski & Brandon McCarthy! He tells all about his journey from Australia all the way to the major leagues. This one has more twists and turns than the typical success story (15:20).Hear how Peter has utilized his time in quarantine from jumping back into video games to ensuring that he now has the greenest grass on the block (29:30).Finally, the trio drafts the funniest things they've ever seen happen...2020-04-211h 30
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurDown Under With Peter Moylan & Brandon McCarthyAnother week in quarantine and another PosCast featuring a pair of former big league pitchers. Longtime Atlanta Braves reliever, Peter Moylan jumps aboard the pod alongside co-hosts Joe Posnanski & Brandon McCarthy! He tells all about his journey from Australia all the way to the major leagues. This one has more twists and turns than the typical success story (15:20).Hear how Peter has utilized his time in quarantine from jumping back into video games to ensuring that he now has the greenest grass on the block (29:30).Finally, the trio drafts the funniest things they've ever seen happen...2020-04-211h 30The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurDown Under With Peter Moylan & Brandon McCarthyAnother week in quarantine and another PosCast featuring a pair of former big league pitchers. Longtime Atlanta Braves reliever, Peter Moylan jumps aboard the pod alongside co-hosts Joe Posnanski & Brandon McCarthy! He tells all about his journey from Australia all the way to the major leagues. This one has more twists and turns than the typical success story (15:20).Hear how Peter has utilized his time in quarantine from jumping back into video games to ensuring that he now has the greenest grass on the block (29:30).Finally, the trio drafts the funniest things they've ever seen happen...2020-04-211h 30
A Few More WordsDebating The Baseball 100 with Votto, Schur and RosecransHost Michael Schur returns to The PosCast alongside Joe Posnanski as they break down the Baseball 100 series with C. Trent Rosecrans and special guest, Joey Votto!Votto gives his thoughts on the Baseball 100 list, Mike Trout's ranking and who should be No. 1. Plus, hear how baseball history has influenced his career. The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show in The Athletic App or wherever you get your podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2020-04-142h 14
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurDebating The Baseball 100 with Votto, Schur and RosecransHost Michael Schur returns to The PosCast alongside Joe Posnanski as they break down the Baseball 100 series with C. Trent Rosecrans and special guest, Joey Votto!Votto gives his thoughts on the Baseball 100 list, Mike Trout's ranking and who should be No. 1. Plus, hear how baseball history has influenced his career.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show in The Athletic App or wherever you get your podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2020-04-142h 14The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurDebating The Baseball 100 with Votto, Schur and RosecransHost Michael Schur returns to The PosCast alongside Joe Posnanski as they break down the Baseball 100 series with C. Trent Rosecrans and special guest, Joey Votto!Votto gives his thoughts on the Baseball 100 list, Mike Trout's ranking and who should be No. 1. Plus, hear how baseball history has influenced his career.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show in The Athletic App or wherever you get your podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2020-04-142h 14
A Few More WordsSurviving Without Baseball With Sean Doolittle and Brandon McCarthyIt's an all baseball pod as host Joe Posnanski welcomes in former MLB pitcher Brandon McCarthy and reigning World Series Champion Sean Doolittle for this hilarious episode!Find out how often Brandon and Sean check out their Baseball Reference pages and get an inside look on how Sean is handling the extended delay of the start of baseball season. The trio drafts the everyday things they're missing most during quarantine and Sean hints at what might be his new entrance song when baseball does finally resume.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts...2020-04-071h 50
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurSurviving Without Baseball With Sean Doolittle and Brandon McCarthyIt's an all baseball pod as host Joe Posnanski welcomes in former MLB pitcher Brandon McCarthy and reigning World Series Champion Sean Doolittle for this hilarious episode!Find out how often Brandon and Sean check out their Baseball Reference pages and get an inside look on how Sean is handling the extended delay of the start of baseball season. The trio drafts the everyday things they're missing most during quarantine and Sean hints at what might be his new entrance song when baseball does finally resume.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts...2020-04-071h 50The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurSurviving Without Baseball With Sean Doolittle and Brandon McCarthyIt's an all baseball pod as host Joe Posnanski welcomes in former MLB pitcher Brandon McCarthy and reigning World Series Champion Sean Doolittle for this hilarious episode!Find out how often Brandon and Sean check out their Baseball Reference pages and get an inside look on how Sean is handling the extended delay of the start of baseball season. The trio drafts the everyday things they're missing most during quarantine and Sean hints at what might be his new entrance song when baseball does finally resume.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts...2020-04-071h 50
A Few More WordsLife in Quarantine with Brandon McCarthy & Ellen AdairHost Joe Posnanski brings back favorite guest hosts Brandon McCarthy and Ellen Adair to chat about how they're surviving the sports-less quarantine right now in America. They discuss whether re-watching old games is satisfying the sports void and Brandon plays teacher as he talks about what pitchers can do to make hitters' lives a nightmare.The crew answers mailbag questions before Joe welcomes in Eric Nusbaum to talk about his book Stealing Home about how Dodger Stadium came to pass in Los Angeles in the early 1960s.The trio then drafts the things they most want...2020-03-312h 19
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurLife in Quarantine with Brandon McCarthy & Ellen AdairHost Joe Posnanski brings back favorite guest hosts Brandon McCarthy and Ellen Adair to chat about how they're surviving the sports-less quarantine right now in America. They discuss whether re-watching old games is satisfying the sports void and Brandon plays teacher as he talks about what pitchers can do to make hitters' lives a nightmare.The crew answers mailbag questions before Joe welcomes in Eric Nusbaum to talk about his book Stealing Home about how Dodger Stadium came to pass in Los Angeles in the early 1960s.The trio then drafts the things they most want...2020-03-312h 19
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurLife in Quarantine with Brandon McCarthy & Ellen AdairHost Joe Posnanski brings back favorite guest hosts Brandon McCarthy and Ellen Adair to chat about how they're surviving the sports-less quarantine right now in America. They discuss whether re-watching old games is satisfying the sports void and Brandon plays teacher as he talks about what pitchers can do to make hitters' lives a nightmare. The crew answers mailbag questions before Joe welcomes in Eric Nusbaum to talk about his book Stealing Home about how Dodger Stadium came to pass in Los Angeles in the early 1960s. The trio then drafts the things they most want...2020-03-312h 19
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Annoying Sports Things That We Now MissHost Joe Posnanski welcomes back in co-host Michael Schur and recurring super-guest Nick Offerman for what would have been the 2020 MLB Preview show but given the current situation in America and the lack of actual baseball, they turn to discussing nonsense instead.Mike breaks down how a selfless charitable donation could become a months-long ordeal in which he has to do some of his least favorite things. Fans of The Office will enjoy as Mike recounts some of his inside baseball stories of portraying Mose and what went into his beard growing strategies.Joe addresses the...2020-03-241h 56
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Annoying Sports Things That We Now MissHost Joe Posnanski welcomes back in co-host Michael Schur and recurring super-guest Nick Offerman for what would have been the 2020 MLB Preview show but given the current situation in America and the lack of actual baseball, they turn to discussing nonsense instead.Mike breaks down how a selfless charitable donation could become a months-long ordeal in which he has to do some of his least favorite things. Fans of The Office will enjoy as Mike recounts some of his inside baseball stories of portraying Mose and what went into his beard growing strategies.Joe addresses the...2020-03-241h 56The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Annoying Sports Things That We Now MissHost Joe Posnanski welcomes back in co-host Michael Schur and recurring super-guest Nick Offerman for what would have been the 2020 MLB Preview show but given the current situation in America and the lack of actual baseball, they turn to discussing nonsense instead.Mike breaks down how a selfless charitable donation could become a months-long ordeal in which he has to do some of his least favorite things. Fans of The Office will enjoy as Mike recounts some of his inside baseball stories of portraying Mose and what went into his beard growing strategies.Joe addresses the...2020-03-241h 56
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Baseball Movie CharactersBaseball season may be on hold, but the PosCast rolls on for a third consecutive week! Former MLB Pitcher Brandon McCarthy and Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall join host Joe Posnanski for a trio of entertainment to help you get through your COVID-19 quarantine.This three-headed monster talks about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact players during the delay of Opening Day, give their picks of shows you should watch while you're locked down at home.For the draft, they select their favorite baseball movie characters! Find out which Kevin Costner character goes #1 overall...2020-03-171h 55
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Baseball Movie CharactersBaseball season may be on hold, but the PosCast rolls on for a third consecutive week! Former MLB Pitcher Brandon McCarthy and Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall join host Joe Posnanski for a trio of entertainment to help you get through your COVID-19 quarantine.This three-headed monster talks about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact players during the delay of Opening Day, give their picks of shows you should watch while you're locked down at home.For the draft, they select their favorite baseball movie characters! Find out which Kevin Costner character goes #1 overall...2020-03-171h 55The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Baseball Movie CharactersBaseball season may be on hold, but the PosCast rolls on for a third consecutive week! Former MLB Pitcher Brandon McCarthy and Rolling Stone's Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall join host Joe Posnanski for a trio of entertainment to help you get through your COVID-19 quarantine.This three-headed monster talks about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact players during the delay of Opening Day, give their picks of shows you should watch while you're locked down at home.For the draft, they select their favorite baseball movie characters! Find out which Kevin Costner character goes #1 overall...2020-03-171h 55
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Joys of Attending A BallgameJoe Posnanski welcomes on guest host Ellen Adair as they get you ready for everything baseball as Opening Day approaches (5:29)!Ellen shares her feelings on the baseball offseason and expresses some excitement about her 2020 Phillies despite the team's addition of former Yankees Didi Gregorius and Joe Girardi (25:43)The pair then drafts their favorite things about attending a baseball game -- the perfect way to get baseball fans going leading up to the season's first pitch (1:03:42)!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you...2020-03-101h 57
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Joys of Attending A BallgameJoe Posnanski welcomes on guest host Ellen Adair as they get you ready for everything baseball as Opening Day approaches (5:29)!Ellen shares her feelings on the baseball offseason and expresses some excitement about her 2020 Phillies despite the team's addition of former Yankees Didi Gregorius and Joe Girardi (25:43)The pair then drafts their favorite things about attending a baseball game -- the perfect way to get baseball fans going leading up to the season's first pitch (1:03:42)!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you...2020-03-101h 57The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Joys of Attending A BallgameJoe Posnanski welcomes on guest host Ellen Adair as they get you ready for everything baseball as Opening Day approaches (5:29)!Ellen shares her feelings on the baseball offseason and expresses some excitement about her 2020 Phillies despite the team's addition of former Yankees Didi Gregorius and Joe Girardi (25:43)The pair then drafts their favorite things about attending a baseball game -- the perfect way to get baseball fans going leading up to the season's first pitch (1:03:42)!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you...2020-03-101h 57
A Few More WordsThe PosCast Joins The Athletic!Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur reunite for their first PosCast episode as part of The Athletic podcast family.The pair recap the last couple of months in the baseball world, talking about the impact of the Astros scandal and the Red Sox decision to deal Mookie Betts.We pick our least favorite things about the month of March and give some meaningless takes on a cutting-edge apple and a tried-and-true, American study material.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never...2020-03-031h 38
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurThe PosCast Joins The Athletic!Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur reunite for their first PosCast episode as part of The Athletic podcast family.The pair recap the last couple of months in the baseball world, talking about the impact of the Astros scandal and the Red Sox decision to deal Mookie Betts.We pick our least favorite things about the month of March and give some meaningless takes on a cutting-edge apple and a tried-and-true, American study material.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never...2020-03-031h 38The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurThe PosCast Joins The Athletic!Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur reunite for their first PosCast episode as part of The Athletic podcast family.The pair recap the last couple of months in the baseball world, talking about the impact of the Astros scandal and the Red Sox decision to deal Mookie Betts.We pick our least favorite things about the month of March and give some meaningless takes on a cutting-edge apple and a tried-and-true, American study material.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never...2020-03-031h 38
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurMLB Hall of Fame and Football's Worst RulesHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to congratulate Derek Jeter and Larry Walker's election into the 2020 class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Michael pretends like Jeter isn't a Hall of Famer for a moment, raising eyebrows across the Twitterverse that he might have been the one that didn't vote for Jeter (it wasn't really him!)The pair peeks ahead to future candidacies of other potential future nominees -- including defensive wizard Omar Vizquel and the dominant, yet polarizing, Curt Schilling.After a quick look at the upcoming Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl, Mike & Joe draft their least f...2020-01-231h 37The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurMLB Hall of Fame and Football's Worst RulesHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to congratulate Derek Jeter and Larry Walker's election into the 2020 class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Michael pretends like Jeter isn't a Hall of Famer for a moment, raising eyebrows across the Twitterverse that he might have been the one that didn't vote for Jeter (it wasn't really him!)The pair peeks ahead to future candidacies of other potential future nominees -- including defensive wizard Omar Vizquel and the dominant, yet polarizing, Curt Schilling.After a quick look at the upcoming Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl, Mike & Joe draft their least f...2020-01-231h 37
A Few More WordsMLB Hall of Fame and Football's Worst RulesHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to congratulate Derek Jeter and Larry Walker's election into the 2020 class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Michael pretends like Jeter isn't a Hall of Famer for a moment, raising eyebrows across the Twitterverse that he might have been the one that didn't vote for Jeter (it wasn't really him!)The pair peeks ahead to future candidacies of other potential future nominees -- including defensive wizard Omar Vizquel and the dominant, yet polarizing, Curt Schilling.After a quick look at the upcoming Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl, Mike & Joe draft their least f...2020-01-231h 37
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: 3rd Annual Holiday BlowoutIt's the annual PosCast Holiday Blowout Show, featuring everyone's favorite guests of the PosCast! Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur are joined by Nick Offerman, Brandon McCarthy, Alan Sepinwall, Mike Dicenzo, Linda Holmes and Michael even serves as a proxy for Megan Amram! Tune in as this holiday-themed food draft spirals off into a deep dive about the merits of a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Duck a l'Orange, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and cold water all jockey for position as the top holiday food item -- head over to Twitter (@JoePosnanski) and cast your vote for the winner. It's for a grea...2019-12-171h 33The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: 3rd Annual Holiday BlowoutIt's the annual PosCast Holiday Blowout Show, featuring everyone's favorite guests of the PosCast! Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur are joined by Nick Offerman, Brandon McCarthy, Alan Sepinwall, Mike Dicenzo, Linda Holmes and Michael even serves as a proxy for Megan Amram! Tune in as this holiday-themed food draft spirals off into a deep dive about the merits of a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Duck a l'Orange, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and cold water all jockey for position as the top holiday food item -- head over to Twitter (@JoePosnanski) and cast your vote for the winner. It's for a grea...2019-12-171h 33
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: 3rd Annual Holiday BlowoutIt's the annual PosCast Holiday Blowout Show, featuring everyone's favorite guests of the PosCast! Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur are joined by Nick Offerman, Brandon McCarthy, Alan Sepinwall, Mike Dicenzo, Linda Holmes and Michael even serves as a proxy for Megan Amram! Tune in as this holiday-themed food draft spirals off into a deep dive about the merits of a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Duck a l'Orange, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and cold water all jockey for position as the top holiday food item -- head over to Twitter (@JoePosnanski) and cast your vote for the winner. It's for a grea...2019-12-171h 33
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Things We're Thankful For in 2019The PosCast is back with another episode -- and we're talking about everybody's favorite autumnal debate...warm fruit vs cold fruit. Yes, it's back! So are the shirts! So go to https://cottonbureau.com/people/joe-posnanski to buy the type of fruit you prefer, it's for a good cause!Joe & Mike join forces to talk about how great Lamar Jackson has looked during his MVP-caliber sophomore season. The duo wonders how much more fun ti would be if he were on a team that weren't the Ravens. How much fun would it be watching him on the Bengals or Bills?Nex...2019-11-271h 07
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Things We're Thankful For in 2019The PosCast is back with another episode -- and we're talking about everybody's favorite autumnal debate...warm fruit vs cold fruit. Yes, it's back! So are the shirts! So go to https://cottonbureau.com/people/joe-posnanski to buy the type of fruit you prefer, it's for a good cause!Joe & Mike join forces to talk about how great Lamar Jackson has looked during his MVP-caliber sophomore season. The duo wonders how much more fun ti would be if he were on a team that weren't the Ravens. How much fun would it be watching him on the Bengals or Bills?Nex...2019-11-271h 07The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: Things We're Thankful For in 2019The PosCast is back with another episode -- and we're talking about everybody's favorite autumnal debate...warm fruit vs cold fruit. Yes, it's back! So are the shirts! So go to https://cottonbureau.com/people/joe-posnanski to buy the type of fruit you prefer, it's for a good cause!Joe & Mike join forces to talk about how great Lamar Jackson has looked during his MVP-caliber sophomore season. The duo wonders how much more fun ti would be if he were on a team that weren't the Ravens. How much fun would it be watching him on the Bengals or Bills?Nex...2019-11-271h 07
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: 2019 World Series GamesHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to recap the first World Series in Washington Nationals history. The pair drafts their favorite games from the 2019 World Series!The draft is followed by a long-overdue Cleveland Browns Check In! Unfortunately, despite great expectations for 2019, they're still really bad. Get the input of a lifelong (Joe) and a passive (Mike) Browns fan as they address why the AFC just hasn't been that much fun since the rise of the Patriots. One Last Meaningless Thing caps it off as Joe talks about why Greek yogurt shouldn't be universally accepted as the best...2019-11-091h 13
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: 2019 World Series GamesHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to recap the first World Series in Washington Nationals history. The pair drafts their favorite games from the 2019 World Series!The draft is followed by a long-overdue Cleveland Browns Check In! Unfortunately, despite great expectations for 2019, they're still really bad. Get the input of a lifelong (Joe) and a passive (Mike) Browns fan as they address why the AFC just hasn't been that much fun since the rise of the Patriots. One Last Meaningless Thing caps it off as Joe talks about why Greek yogurt shouldn't be universally accepted as the best...2019-11-091h 13The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurPosCast Draft: 2019 World Series GamesHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to recap the first World Series in Washington Nationals history. The pair drafts their favorite games from the 2019 World Series!The draft is followed by a long-overdue Cleveland Browns Check In! Unfortunately, despite great expectations for 2019, they're still really bad. Get the input of a lifelong (Joe) and a passive (Mike) Browns fan as they address why the AFC just hasn't been that much fun since the rise of the Patriots. One Last Meaningless Thing caps it off as Joe talks about why Greek yogurt shouldn't be universally accepted as the best...2019-11-091h 13
A Few More WordsHoudini Puns with TV Writer Megan AmramHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome in Megan Amram (acclaimed writer of "The Good Place" on NBC) for a PosCast full of Houdini puns and baseball predictions.The group chats about how the Yankees can and will miraculously crawl out of the steep ALCS deficit they face against the Houston Astros and give their prediction for who will go on to win the 2019 World Series.Megan does her best to come up with off-the-cuff Houdini puns in a pseudo-draft in which she is responsible for making selections for not only herself, but also for Michael and Joe. Bless your...2019-10-181h 30
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurHoudini Puns with TV Writer Megan AmramHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome in Megan Amram (acclaimed writer of "The Good Place" on NBC) for a PosCast full of Houdini puns and baseball predictions.The group chats about how the Yankees can and will miraculously crawl out of the steep ALCS deficit they face against the Houston Astros and give their prediction for who will go on to win the 2019 World Series.Megan does her best to come up with off-the-cuff Houdini puns in a pseudo-draft in which she is responsible for making selections for not only herself, but also for Michael and Joe. Bless your...2019-10-181h 30The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurHoudini Puns with TV Writer Megan AmramHosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome in Megan Amram (acclaimed writer of "The Good Place" on NBC) for a PosCast full of Houdini puns and baseball predictions.The group chats about how the Yankees can and will miraculously crawl out of the steep ALCS deficit they face against the Houston Astros and give their prediction for who will go on to win the 2019 World Series.Megan does her best to come up with off-the-cuff Houdini puns in a pseudo-draft in which she is responsible for making selections for not only herself, but also for Michael and Joe. Bless your...2019-10-181h 30
The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurGary Gulman: The Great DepreshHost Joe Posnanski is joined by legendary comedian Gary Gulman as he prepares for the debut of his live HBO Special "The Great Depresh" on October 5.Gary talks about the trials and tribulations that a young comedian faces while trying to get their break and dives into the mental health issues that he has overcome along the way. Be sure to tune in to the HBO Special on Saturday, October 5 at 10 PM ET!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe t...2019-10-0544 minThe PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael SchurGary Gulman: The Great DepreshHost Joe Posnanski is joined by legendary comedian Gary Gulman as he prepares for the debut of his live HBO Special "The Great Depresh" on October 5.Gary talks about the trials and tribulations that a young comedian faces while trying to get their break and dives into the mental health issues that he has overcome along the way. Be sure to tune in to the HBO Special on Saturday, October 5 at 10 PM ET!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe t...2019-10-0544 min
A Few More WordsGary Gulman: The Great DepreshHost Joe Posnanski is joined by legendary comedian Gary Gulman as he prepares for the debut of his live HBO Special "The Great Depresh" on October 5.Gary talks about the trials and tribulations that a young comedian faces while trying to get their break and dives into the mental health issues that he has overcome along the way. Be sure to tune in to the HBO Special on Saturday, October 5 at 10 PM ET!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe t...2019-10-0544 min
A Few More WordsThe Good Place Is Back & Checking In On The PosCast PlayersThe PosCast is back for another episode! Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur talk about the Season 4 Premiere of "The Good Place" which airs September 26 on NBC at 8:30 PM! The duo looks back on their time at Wrigley Field -- and the ensuing freefall by the Chicago Cubs that's occurred since their departure. Then, we take a look at how our favorite PosCast players, such as Khris Davis, Tim Anderson and Franmil Reyes are faring.Baseball's longball epidemic hasn't shown any signs of subsiding as the pennant races heat up -- how can baseball address the crazy home run boo...2019-09-251h 24
A Few More WordsThe "Live" PosCast With Nick Offerman At Wrigley FieldPosCast hosts Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski are joined by friend of the show, Nick Offerman for a "live" PosCast episode from Chicago's Wrigley Field!Nick serves as a special musical guest as he sings all of The PosCast's glorious segment jingles, talks about his beloved Cubs and their playoff prospects and helps nickname a new PosCast player.In the draft, the gang picks their favorite teams that just plain suck. Who makes the list? Stick around for One Last Meaningless Thing, in which Nick declares "bacon is something that doesn't need any help, cook the bacon and eat it."The Po...2019-09-162h 02
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Childhood Gadgets and an Important Announcement!Important Announcement! The PosCast will be joined by Nick Offerman for live PosCast episodes the weekend of September 13-15 at Chicago's Wrigley Field! Follow Joe & Mike on Twitter for more information about this special, live event.The Yankees continue to roll while the Red Sox season appears it will conclude without any postseason games. Michael chimes in on the departure of Dave Dombrowski while Joe shares his thoughts about the new-look Browns' latest shellacking in Week 1.Then, it's draft time! Michael & Joe step into their time machines and evoke memories of yesteryear with their favorite childhood gadgets. From Electric Football to...2019-09-101h 43
A Few More WordsMichael is Back! Time to DraftMichael Schur is back again to start another exciting season of the PosCast! He and Joe look into the juiced baseball phenomenon of 2019 and the bevy of 20+ HR players that it's led to. What can be done? What will be done? We give the expert takes.Because a PosCast Player of 2019 was never selected, we bring you updates across the board for what will become known as the PosCast Player Jubilee! Will Khris Davis hit .247 again? How many homers will the Orioles give up?Then it's time for another draft -- in which the pair selects their favorite innings of a b...2019-08-231h 41
A Few More WordsDrafting Baseball Stats with Ellen AdairActress & Baseball Fanatic Ellen Adair re-joins The PosCast for a strictly baseball episode with host Joe Posnanski!Ellen dips into her Phillies fandom to give her take on year one of being a Bryce Harper fan and talks about how baffling his power drought has been in 2019 given how everyone else is hitting dingers this season. The pair give their ideas on how to tweak MLB in order to make the game better and cut down on home runs.The duo then takes on a baseball stats draft -- wOBA, WRC+ and WAR -- baseball nerds everywhere rejoice for t...2019-08-091h 32
A Few More WordsThe Return! Picking the 2019 PosCast PlayerThe PosCast makes its triumphant return as regular hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur reunite after a short break. All of your favorite segments are back, including a heartfelt "Yankee Minute" where the crew talks about bona fide MLB stars, Gio Urshela, Luke Voit and Domingo German and their roles on the first-place Yankees. A new segment called "Ask Mike" makes its debut! Just like the name suggests, Joe fires off questions for Mike to answer. We make our nominations for the 2019 PosCast Player. Who could it be? Tim Anderson? Franmil Reyes? Khris Davis? Let us know on Twitter!Stick around unti...2019-07-092h 00
A Few More WordsMLB Preview EpisodeMichael Schur makes his triumphant return for the annual MLB Preview Episode! Since the season is already underway, Joe & Mike have an even clearer picture of how things will play out in 2019 and attempt to improve upon their near-flawless track record of predicting what will happen this season on the diamond. Hear if your team will make the playoffs this season (Hint: if they didn't win on Opening Day, it's not looking good!) Stick around for this episode's epic One Last Meaningless Thing, where Michael and Joe further debate the correct construction of the Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. Cru...2019-04-021h 40
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Madmen Characters with Alan SepinwallFriend (and also beloved enemy) of the PosCast, Alan Sepinwall, joins Joe just before baseball season's first full slate of games to chat about his displeasure for the penny-pinching New York Yankees in an unforgettable Yankee Minute.Alan admits that he's ready to start rooting for the Cleveland Browns following the Odell Beckham Jr. trade and the duo goes back and forth as they draft their best 5-person squad from the cast of Madmen. Also, One Last Meaningless Thing is back! Hear what kinds of meaningless things Joe & Alan are stewing about this week. The PosCast w...2019-03-261h 23
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: TV Animals With Comedian Steve HofstetterAnother week, another hilarious comedian on the PosCast -- this time, it's Steve Hofstetter! Stay tuned as Joe & Steve draft who they deem to be the 10 most superior television animals. Steve talks about his fandom for the New York Mets, which teams Mets fans consider to be their biggest rivals and delivers his take on the Bryce Harper signing in Philadelphia. Joe also gets Steve's reaction on the new MLB rule changes and gets a prediction on the 2019 Mets. Also, the Browns are back with our first Cleveland Browns Check In of the offseason following the O...2019-03-191h 10
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Fictional Sports Characters with Alex EdelmanThis week, host Joe Posnanski welcomes in comedian Alex Edelman to draft their favorite fictional sports movie characters. See if your all-time favorite character (or animal!) gets selected in this hilarious draft! Joe & Alex discuss who is most responsible for the everlasting New England Patriots dynasty and talk about the downfall of the DVD in "One Last Meaningless Thing." The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more a...2019-03-061h 52
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: TV & Movie Gangsters with Gary GulmanThis week, host Joe Posnanski welcomes in comedian Gary Gulman to draft the greatest mobsters from television & movie lore. Who would be your #1 pick? Gary gives a heartfelt, most-hated Yankee moment during this episode's "Yankee Minute," discusses the usefulness of frame stores and moving sidewalks in "One Last Meaningless Thing" and we get his thoughts on the great success that Boston's professional sports teams have enjoyed since the turn of the century. The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. Be sure to subscribe to t...2019-02-191h 40
A Few More WordsBaseball Hall of Fame With Jay JaffeHost Joe Posnanski welcomes in Jay Jaffe -- the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame maven & author of The Cooperstown Casebook -- to talk about the 2019 HOF Class. Get their thoughts on Mariano Rivera becoming the first-ever unanimous selection to be enshrined and hear who could be next in 2020. Also, what should the approach be for steroid-era baseball players? Joe & Jay discuss how to handle the most controversial names like Bonds, Clemens, Schilling & Rose. The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. Be sure to subscribe t...2019-01-2959 min
A Few More WordsCrazy NFL Playoff Games & MLB Hall of Fame PrimerJoe Posnanski & Michael Schur recap a wild-and-crazy Championship Sunday in the NFL that saw the Patriots and the Rams advance to Super Bowl LIII. They do the dirty work for the NFL on how to fix its glaring replay and officiating problems.The hosts then turn the page to the upcoming National Baseball Hall of Fame announcement and break down each candidate one-by-one to decide who deserves to get the nod. Also, stick around for another One Last Meaningless Thing To End This Meaningless Thing!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new...2019-01-211h 23
A Few More WordsSegment Time With Tommy TomlinsonJoe Posnanski & Michael Schur welcome in super-guest Tommy Tomlinson for the first PosCast of 2019. Cover your ears as Mike & Joe ruin movies in what could very well become the show's newest segment. The gang talks about the impending All-Star season that Troy Tulowitzki will enjoy now that he's joined the Evil Empire in the Yankee Minute. They take a retrospective look on the much-improved 2018 Browns and talk about who could be the next coach to usher them into future prominence. Mike also proclaims that the Browns will be the trendy Super Bowl pick going into the 2019 season. 2019-01-081h 19
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: 2nd Annual Holiday BlowoutIt's the annual PosCast Holiday Blowout Show, featuring everyone's favorite guests of the PosCast! Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur are joined by Nick Offerman, Brandon McCarthy, Alan Sepinwall, Mike Dicenzo and Linda Holmes! Tune in as the gang connects the dots between World War I armies, Buddy the Elf, Heat Miser and Phil Connors from Groundhog Day in this (very loosely defined) draft of favorite holiday characters. The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur will post new episodes every two weeks from July 17 through mid-December. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get y...2018-12-111h 24
A Few More WordsBonus PosCast: The Great Fruit Debate ContinuesHoliday spirit is in the air -- that means your favorite podcast hosts, Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur, are in the spirit of giving back! Cast your vote in The Great Fruit Debate with a purchase of a tee shirt to benefit each of the hosts' selected charity! Link to Joe's shirt: "Fruit Pie Is Delicious" - cb.plus/fruitrules Link to Mike's shirt: "Hot Fruit Is Disgusting" - cb.plus/fruitblowsJoe & Mike also talk Hue Jackson's awkward reunion with his former team in the Browns Update, they break down the latest MLB rumors, i...2018-11-301h 15
A Few More WordsPosCast: Condoleezza Rice & Charity T-ShirtsHosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur buck the trend and kick off this week's PosCast with football talk! Hear why Mike is fired up about game management in the NFL and the duo wonders aloud about the Cleveland Browns' next potential head coach -- Condoleezza Rice???Join us for a breakdown of the MLB awards to talk about which Manager of the Year recipient will be the first one to lose his job, which young ballplayer is going to be the best one and why Jacob deGrom deserved to win the NL Cy Young no matter what his win...2018-11-201h 11
A Few More WordsWorld Series Preview: Dodgers vs Red SoxIt's time for the Fall Classic, and Joe and Mike are here to set the table on what's been called a dream matchup for Michael's jerk son (who happens to be both a Dodgers & Red Sox fan.) Playoff Kershaw, Mookie Betts' theatrics and an impossible prediction from Michael make for a great World Series preview.The duo ponders where the Browns stand after their fourth overtime game of the season resulted in another loss. Sports Movie Time poses the question of who won the first fight between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed in the original Rocky. Also, Joe r...2018-10-231h 04
A Few More WordsAn Extended Yankee Minute with Brandon McCarthyStep aside Pinstripes, Mike is ready to bask in all of his glory over the Red Sox tidy, 4-game disposal of everyone's most-hated baseball team. Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur welcome in former big league pitcher Brandon McCarthy to deliver a touching eulogy to the Yankees' 2018 season. Hear about the stake that Joe & Brandon drove through their friendship with Mike during Game 3 of the ALDS. The gang looks back on what will positively go down as THE WORST game-winning field goal in NFL history, reveals whether Scooter Gennett was able to achieve the elusive "Scooter" in the 2018 season...2018-10-111h 02
A Few More WordsReinventing the Chain Gang Wheel for the NFLIt's segments galore on the latest episode of the Poscast! Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur lament the utter lunacy that is the 2018 rendition of Luke Voit in the Yankee Minute, celebrate victory in what will become known as the most triumphant Browns Check In in modern history and revisit The Natural to talk about a previously untouched topic in Sports Movie Time. Also, what do lasers, snakes and RVs have in common? Find out as Joe & Mike put on their thinking caps to re-imagine different ways to replace the chain gang in NFL Games in this show's draft. H...2018-09-251h 28
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Baseball PositionsHosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur reconvene for another meaningless episode of The PosCast. Luke Voit and his +1.000 OPS becomes the main discussion of this week's Yankee Minute, relive the greatness of short-term Yankee legends like Shane Spencer, Aaron Small and Aaron Guiel as Joe & Mike wonder how these players can possibly enjoy such great success while wearing pinstripes. Sports Movie Time focuses on The Natural and shines a light on the New York Knights' manager and co-owner, Pop Fisher. Was he a good manager? The duo debates. What's your favorite baseball position? Hear the selection order as Joe & Mi...2018-09-111h 36
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: US States with Actor Nick OffermanJoe Posnanski and partner Michael Schur greet acclaimed actor, Nick Offerman of Parks and Recreation fame for what could become "arguably the most historic" episode of The PosCast. Nick and Michael talk about the transformation they went through after their beloved Red Sox and Cubs finally won the World Series. Sports Movie Time poses the question of whether Moonlight Graham ever truly got his moment in baseball classic, Field of Dreams. In the PosCast Draft, the gang selects their favorite states in America. Who has the best barbecue? Where is the best vacation spot? What is the official...2018-08-271h 26
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Small World ImprovementsJoe Posnanski welcomes back partner Michael Schur after a one-week hiatus for another great episode of The PosCast. Michael gloats in all of his glory during the Yankee Minute, the pair ponders how in the world Crash Davis never got a legitimate shot in the big leagues and this week's draft centers around small improvements that should be implemented to make the world a more efficient place. The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur will post new episodes every two weeks from July 17 through mid-December. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts!2018-08-141h 27
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: Best Minor Television Characters with Alan SepinwallHost Joe Posnanski welcomes in Chief TV Critic of Rolling Stone Magazine, Alan Sepinwall, as the duo runs the gamut on the best minor television characters of all time. You be the judge to see if Joe can beat Alan at his own game! A prolonged Yankee Minute assesses the current state of the pinstripes, Alan (a lifelong Yanks fan) tells what he wants to see for the rest of the season. Sports Movie Time focuses on the American basketball classic, Hoosiers. We all know Hickory wins in the end, but is it believable? Joe and Alan debate. The...2018-07-311h 04
A Few More WordsPosCast: Jim DuquetteHosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur debate the hot topics around baseball, like the return of bullpen cars and calling out John Fogarty for his lyrical inaccuracies in the classic song "Put Me In Coach." Joe is joined my MLB.com Analyst, Jim Duquette, to chat about what they've seen around Spring training in the past month. Finally, Joe & Mike do a one-round draft on what they deem to be the best kitchen utensil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe2018-03-091h 27
A Few More WordsPosCast Draft: MLB Storylines with Cespedes Family BBQHosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur talk about the J.D. Martinez signing before it even happens then resurrect the "One Last Meaningless Thing" song from its prolonged hiatus for a "Yankee Gripe." Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family BBQ join Joe to draft their favorite storylines surrounding the 2018 MLB season. Plus, Joe tells us which Yankee will outslug either Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton during the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe2018-02-211h 36