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TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast58 - CUC: Completely Unnecessary ComplicationsIn this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical Titbits including HUM recap, Canada Life adviser resources, risk tolerances don’t change over time, crypto update (stay awake), Budget ripples and financial planning, new Irish health insurer, Labour to back FOS over charging vexatious claims, Canada Life 100+ resources, Sam Altman interviewed by Nicolai Tangen, the world’s most transparent fund, Fundsmith AGM, cash on platforms (again) Meat and Potatoes: Completely Unnecessary Complications (CUC)TRAPist question(s) from www.twitter.com/arongunningham https://www.linkedin.com/in/arongunningham/ and “K Pennypacker”Culture CornerShow links: htt...
2024-11-211h 30
The Championdrive PodcastEpisode 2.4 - Science behind BioZyme & their products with Sam Silvers, Clipper Tips & Tricks with the Shear Genius himself, Alan Smith.Learn a little deeper understanding of Biozymes why with Sam Silvers. Shear Genius, Alan Smith, shares his knowledge of the do’s and don’ts with your clippers & blades!
2024-10-101h 34
Bulletproof EntrepreneurJohn Rood: Beyond the Exit - An Entrepreneur's Blueprint for Life After Sale.Send us a textOur guest, John Rood, hails from Chicago, USA. John and his wife built an education business which they later sold to a private equity firm for a life-changing sum of money.And to some degree, that’s where his problems started...‘Life after exit’ was far from plain sailing for John, despite the fact that he was now financially secure. He went through a number of changes and realised that he was not prepared for the life transition and new set of challenges he faced as a wealthy ex-business owner...
2024-08-081h 20TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast49 - Universal Marketing TruthsDella Voce was bobbing along lost somewhere in the Atlantic; Storyteller was in an internet-lousy Turkey. So we had a guest host in Samantha Russell, a “Chief Evangelist” or something. Check out her profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacrussell/recent-activity/all/In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including the Euros, TRAP’s first award (yes, really), IRIS, JP Morgan Guide to Retirement, Powerball winners fleeced, humans trusted more than AI (no shit), Schroders Adviser Survey 2024, Tavistock v Titan, Meat and Potatoes: Universal Marketing Truths
2024-07-181h 25
BaltimoronsThe BluesIn which Alan and Sam consider the possibility of an umpire conspiracy, and recognize that, as usual, our suspicions are a reflection of our deep-seated inferiority complex.
2024-05-0848 min
Financial Planner Life PodcastCrafting a Legacy Beyond Profit: The Ethical and Community-Centric Approach of Altor Wealth ManagementDiscover the blueprint for a financial firm rooted in ethical values and community impact as I chat with Matt Pitcher from Altor Wealth Management. Matt takes us on his odyssey from a corporate cog to the architect of a B-Corp-certified haven for equitable financial planning. We delve into the fresh terrain of flat fee subscriptions, the gravity of true independence in advising, and how embedding core values into a company's framework resonates deeply with clients and employees alike.Imagine a financial planning industry that thrives on mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and a philanthropic heartbeat. That's the vibrant tapestry we...
2024-03-1456 minFinancial Planner Life PodcastAlan Smith from Capital Asset Managment, The Bullet Proof Financial Planner - Host of TRAP Podcast, talks Innovation and careers in Finanical PlanningUnlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success in the financial world with Alan Smith of Capital Asset Management and co-host of The Real Adviser Podcast ( TRAP) we start our journey with Alan tracing the milestones of building a financial planning firm, where vision meets values, and the magnetic pull of a mission-driven culture draws exceptional talent. Alan's candid narration of his rise provides a roadmap for those yearning to carve out their niche in the financial planning landscape, emphasising the critical role financial advisers play in steering clients' financial dreams to reality!Explore the delicate balance of...
2024-02-221h 07BaltimoronsSelf-Own (In A Good Way)The Morons are joined by Anthony Fiume, Alan's partner-in-witchcraft at Football Club Group, which aims to make good on the original promise of Baltimorons: community ownership of a pro sports team.
2024-01-1246 min
The Machine is the Message012 | Guest: Pulat Yunusov, the market and commoditization of intelligenceLinks discussed:
https://ai.meta.com/genai/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-14611-7
https://www.agriculture.com/markets/analysis/corn/dem-supplydriven_9-ar18753
https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/path-dependency/
https://jobs-to-be-done.com/jobs-to-be-done-a-framework-for-customer-needs-c883cbf61c90
https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt-can-now-see-hear-and-speak
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/27/23889133/meta-rayban-smart-glasses-price-release-date
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/28/23893939/jony-ive-openai-sam-altman-iphone-of-artificial-intelligence-device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=381sguwAS9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVYrJJNdrEg&t=1165s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkrNMKz9pWU
2023-09-301h 10BaltimoronsWhat A Night!Sam and Alan exult, consider John Angelos's Barnum-esque tactics, and engage in fervid speculation about the postseason rotation.
2023-09-3036 minBaltimoronsA Simpleton's MindsetSam and Alan talk about living entire lifetimes between pitches, waiting for the punch, and pondering the unthinkable.
2023-09-1540 minBaltimoronsWaiver FavorsThe absurdity of the new waiver system, a bold Tyler Wells prediction, and a provocative question about ballet. And check out Sam's Jon Miller doc on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
2023-09-0144 minBaltimoronsPost Traumatic Springer DisorderSam and Alan try to figure out how many times we've actually played the Blue Jays. PLUS: Webb gems, Angel tears, White Sox mysteries, and a homecoming for Mr. Jones.
2023-08-2537 minTRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast26 - Oh, The Mistakes We've Made!In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discussTopical issues, including two Morningstar reports, the Buy-to-Let meltdown, gilt pension “protector” funds, sideways markets, and portfolio lendingMeat and Potatoes: Oh, The Mistakes We’ve Made!Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists @wheato1976 and Ian GCulture CornerLinks referred to in the show:Morningstar Report -Why Do Investors Hire Advisers? https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt4eb669caa7dc65b2/blt166858b2f17f32db/649c535e1ea829135bf57d83/Why_do_investors_hire_their_advisor_2023.pdfLombard lending https://www.bondsmith.comCW: Dr Pad...
2023-08-171h 27BaltimoronsAnge-lowsSam and Alan bemoan John Angelos's remarkable accurate Donald Trump impression, and reflect on the silver linings of the Houston series.
2023-08-1124 min2023-05-2628 min
Evening RantsSam Smith Is Just The Distraction Of The Week The Government Is Arresting People Who Expose Their Corruption#Nomorbidity #SamSmith #Whistleblower
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2023-04-1432 min
Smith Sessions RadioSmith Sessions Radio #342Smith Sessions Radio #342
Mixed With ♥ In Tettnang, Germany By Your Host Mr. Smith
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🎧 TRACKLIST:
01. Inrayzex - Echoes Of The Past [Suanda Music]
02. Jake & Almo with Josie Sandfeld - Let Me Be The One (Michael Milov Remix) [Bifrost]
03. Alan Sharkey - Tall Tails [State Control]
04. Frank Waanders & Exolight - Unlimited [AVA White]
TUNE OF THE WEEK
05. Jordan Suckley & Clara Yates - Will I [Damaged]
06. Allen Watts - Mainframe [WAO138?!]
07. Jeitam Osheen & Rolfiek - Op...
2023-02-2059 min
What If? Science Fiction/ Fantasy WritersJames Robert Smith - Working Class Hero When superhumans begin to show up, the US government steps in to...well...govern them. Billy B is one of the most powerful super folk around, leader of a team of similarly endowed characters headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and handled by Uncle Sam. Life is what you might expect for any group of workers put together for a common task, except that these people can pulverize concrete blocks with their bare hands, or fly through steel plate, or melt rock with a glance, or read your mind, or any of dozens of other abilities far beyond those of mortal m...
2022-11-2553 minTRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast7 - What Is REAL Financial Planning?In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussExamples of real financial planning and how it transforms people’s livesFTX and Scam Bankrupt-FraudThe TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @Aron Gunningham and @JoshuaBromilowCulture CornerLinks referred to in the show:Spoof Larry David February 2022 advert for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX fraud, with over 11M views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noekVG8XLQICitymapper app: https://citymapper.com/?lang=enHigh-Performance Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-high-performance-podcast/id1500444735The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning http...
2022-11-251h 06TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast5 - Imposters In Cape TownIn this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discussThe passing of Ian Taylor, truly a visionarySouth African shenanigans with Andy and NickCarl talks about the common phenomenon of Imposter SyndromeAndy talks about Beauty ParadesThe TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists Sam B and Will SCulture CornerAnd be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.Links referred to in the show:Jordan Peterson’s “Essay” software, a browser-based word processor package to help you write better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIhtWPpDVIThe Human Side of Money: Episode 28 https...
2022-10-281h 06Baltimorons2022 Orioles Nickname AuditThe Right Honorable Judge Marko returns to the broadcast booth to contend with Sam and Alan's firehouse of nickname guffery in this, the definitive listing of nicknames for your 2022 Baltimore Orioles.
2022-04-151h 01BaltimoronsThe Joc StandardSam and Alan try to process Joc Pederson's displeasure with the Orioles' ownership.
2022-03-2648 minBaltimoronsHow Stupid Indeed?Alan and Sam ponder our grave national obsession with oligarchy - which is, as usual, very related to Baltimore Orioles baseball, we swear.
2022-03-1919 minBaltimoronsGyllenhaal of FamersThe Morons try to figure out why fans tend to sympathize with owners during labor disputes, and then remember that the answer is a deep-rooted American rot that can probably never be resolved! PLUS: Alan requests your submissions on A Thing (no it's not the Nickname Episode, but stay tuned for updates on that!).
2022-01-2546 min
BaltimoronsA Crane in the Bay - Part 1Introducing the first episode in a Baltimore-centric audio documentary murder mystery that Sam recently released as part of the new season of Family Ghosts. When a man goes missing from his office in Curtis Bay in 1987, his daughter sets off on a 25-year quest to figure out what happened to him. If you like what you hear, find Parts 2 and 3 in the main Family Ghosts feed!
2021-02-1734 min
Smith Sessions RadioSmith Sessions Radioshow 200 (3 Hour Set)Smith Sessions Radioshow 200 with your host Mr. Smith
Broadcasted: Monday - MAR 16, 2020 - 21:00 CET / 20:00 UK
Station: Discover Trance Radio
★ TRACKLIST:
01. BIXX - Escape To Euphoria [Abora]
02. Christina Novelli & DJ Xquizit - So Cold (DJ T.H. & Nadi Sunrise Remix) [Abora]
03. C-Systems - Ascend [Digital Society]
04. Danny Eaton - Euphoria [In Trance We Trust]
05. Kayosa & Tolland Feat. Matt Noland - Summer Lube [Titan Audio]
06. A.R.D.I. - Heart & Soul [AVA White]
07. Asteroid & Shedona - Equilibrium [Trancegression]
08. Alessandra Roncone - Redemption [Grotesque]
09. Atlantis - Fiji (ReOrder Remix) [Black Hole]
10. ReOrder & Katty Heath - Meteorite [Amsterdam Trance]
11. William Hawk - Sunrise 2k2...
2020-03-162h 58
Managing Madrid PodcastAlan Smith, Former Arsenal Player and Current Commentator; Plus: Sam Sharpe and Kristofer McCormackThis episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts:
Part One, Kiyan Sobhani and Alan Smith:
- Paul Pogba to Real Madrid rumours -- his mentality, how he would potentially fit, etc
- The closes player comp in modern football to Alan
- Alan's strike partnership with Gary Lineker
- His phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson in 1987
- Separating fandom from commentary
- The art of FIFA commentating
- What it's like working with Martin Tyler
- His most famous FIFA line
- What's changed in football since Alan's playing days
- Leicester winning the title
...
2019-04-252h 08
BaltimoronsSWAMP MONSTERHave we already had an episode called "Swamp Monster?" That feels likely. WHAT TO DO WITH CHRIS DAVIS, FRIENDS? We talk about it. Also, in a typically unconvoluted manner, we discuss The Nature of True Progress, and why the 2019 Orioles are IT, BABY.
2019-04-111h 04
BaltimoronsWE (AND ALSO THE ORIOLES) ARE BAD AT THISYour favorite sporadically-produced podcast about your favorite sporadically-talented team is...well, not back, really, but here is a new episode, of a kind. The questions: who had the worse 2018 - Donald Trump or the Orioles? And should ballparks be more like the Alamo Drafthouse?
2019-03-2858 min
Smith & Brown Breach Of The PeaceSmith & Brown - Breach Of The Peace 048Breach Of The Peace 048 1st aired on Afterhours FM 27/01/2018.
01. Solarstone, Alex Karweit - Choosing His Angels (Sneijder Remix) [Afterdark]
02. Alan Morris - Stigmata (Extended Mix) [Outburst Twilight]
03. Ashley Smith - Kick Back (Original Mix) [Damaged]
04. Vypion Droids - Andromeda (Original Mix) [Aria Digital]
05. Garry Noon - SlobberKnocker (Original Mix) [Infected]
06. Amos & Riot Night - Interstate Four (Extended Mix) [GO Music]
07. Stoneface & Terminal - Bolide [Skullduggery]
08. Jon Mangan - Suspense [FSOE Clandestine]
09. Perrelli & Mankoff - Statusfaction [Rielism]
10. Jackob Roenald, Jackob Rocksonn - Coexistence [Universal Nation]
11. Sam Johnston - Echoes [Cohesion]
12. David Rust - Absolutely [Reloaded]
13. Proyal - Epode (Smith & Brown Remix...
2018-01-271h 00
Smith Sessions RadioMr. Smith - Smith Sessions 070 (incl. Space Garden Guestmix) (31-08-2017)Mr. Smith - Smith Sessions 070 (incl. Space Garden Guestmix) (31-08-2017)
Smith Sessions is a weekly Trance Podcast hosted by the music lover and Dj Alexander (Mr. Smith) Schmidt. He brings you the best in uplifting, vocal & melodic trance. For more information follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mrsmithdeejay or Facebook at www.facebook.com/mrsmithdeejay
TUNE OF THE WEEK
01. VoIces - Dance Of The Snowflakes (Original Mix) [Synchronized]
02. Solis & Sean Truby, Audrey Gallagher - What It Takes To Love You (UCast Extended Mix) [Infrasonic]
03. Amine Maxwell - Chaaya (Extended Mix) [Sub.Mission]
04. Alan Morris & Daniel Skyver - Herculean...
2017-08-311h 00
Baltimorons2017 Orioles Nickname AuditOnce again: dozens of horrible puns, half-baked explanations, and crackpot political theories. Plus: JT Gwozdz with actual good ideas.
2017-05-221h 05
BaltimoronsA Slight ReturnIs it safe to podcast again? Why do we baseball in Trump's America? Should Dylan Bundy throw the cutter? Argh.
2017-03-0952 min
Smith Sessions RadioMr. Smith - Smith Sessions 020 (with Andrew Prylam Guest Mix) (18-08-2016)Mr. Smith - Smith Sessions 020 (with Andrew Prylam Guest Mix)(18-08-2016)
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Mr. Smith:
01. Synfoly - Paradox (Original Mix) [Ternary]
02. James Dymond - Push (Extended Mix) [FSOE]
03. Etasonic - Desire Of My Heart (Kiran M Sajeev vs David Surok Remix) [Trancer]
04. Cold Rush & Elles De Graaf - Daydreamer...
2016-08-181h 59
Baltimorons2016 Orioles Nickname AuditHere they are, in all their, um, glory isn't the right word, uh - anyway, here's a whole bunch of ill-considered nicknames. We are once again joined by the steely-eyed and solemn-hearted Judge Marko, who, as is his wont, refuses to take any guff. Unfortunately, as is OUR wont, that's all we've got for him.
2016-05-261h 39
BaltimoronsRidealong Sunday No. 1: Drunk LumberjacksRelive the O's delicious 11-3 victory over Oakland with Sam and Alan - and recall how unlikely said victory was looking in the early-going. Other topics discussed: why the Orioles can't hit junkballers, whether Matt Wieters is a lost cause, what we should order for lunch, how much longer we can put up with Jonesy's slump, the color pink, and much much more.
2016-05-091h 03
BaltimoronsWe Feel StupidBen Masten joins us to talk about the Yankees offseason, and the generally cavalier attitude towards starting pitching in the American League East. Plus: why urrbody so angry?
2016-02-0942 min
BaltimoronsGaus the HossSure sure, hooray Chris Davis, yahoo, whatever. Who in the name of Blue-Eyed-Jimmy-Palmer is going to PITCH, dammit?!
2016-01-1936 min
BaltimoronsThe Big ShortstopKicking off 2016 by getting fired up about a number of topics, including (but not limited to): "The Big Short," HOF balloting, druncles, #FeelingTheBern (or #NotFeelingTheBern), and stadium funding. So, a pretty typical episode, really.
2016-01-1257 min
BaltimoronsOn the Doorstep of the Hot StoveWe ponder the implications of the Winter Meetings, the Republican Party, and the deleterious effect that each has on our sanity at this, the most wonderful time of the year.
2015-12-0951 min
BaltimoronsMango MoonbeamIn which the dastardly Nick Markovich challenges us to The Game of Games of Games, which involves Orioles trivia and disgusting jelly beans.
2015-10-3046 min
BaltimoronsFactories of SadnessIn which we return from a prolonged hiatus to discover a harrowing set of offseason quandaries and a heartfelt plea from a Mets fan to throw our loyalties to his cause.
2015-10-121h 04
BaltimoronsSeller Dwellers (w/ Ben Adams)As the Orioles wrestle with the decision to buy or sell at the deadline, we examine the pros and cons of both approaches. Plus: Ben Adams (Slate) on baseball's rapidly-evolving media strategy.
2015-07-3137 min
BaltimoronsDate Charlie Hoppes (w/ Charlie Hoppes)A wide-ranging conversation with Charlie Hoppes (of the dearly-departed Orioles Spastics podcast), covering the latest developments in Charlie's sleepwear, Charlie's thoughts on Game of Thrones, Charlie's dating life, and the Orioles midseason prognosis.
2015-07-1555 min
BaltimoronsThe Drought (w/ Dave McKenna)The Morons resume the road, with a sincere apology (and explanation) from Sam for the prolonged delay. Dave McKenna (Deadspin) joins us to explain why Peter Angelos didn't do as good a deed as he was given credit for after the Freddie Gray protests. PLUS: Shakespeare presages the latest Bundy Troubles.
2015-06-3035 min
BaltimoronsAssaulting the Monolith (w/ Craig Calcaterra)Craig Calcaterra (NBC's Hardball Talk) joins us to talk about baseball's stodgy corporate culture, how to be a fresh voice in an increasingly stale media environment, and why the Expos are the In-N-Out Burger of baseball. Find Craig on Twitter @craigcalcaterra.
2015-05-1841 min
BaltimoronsDearthThe Ryan Webb Franchise Report investigates the Chris Davis's rapidly-deteriorating ability to make contact, the rash of recent injuries, and offers praise to the city of Tampa Bay for its Baltimore impression. Sarah Estrella laments the demise of McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. PLUS: essayist Matt Fried bids a fond farewell to the Cliff Lee Era in Philadelphia.
2015-05-0757 min
BaltimoronsForwardWe're joined by Travis Waldron (Think Progress) to consider the multitude of issues raised by the week's events in Baltimore, and to wonder how we, baseball in general, and America can do better.
2015-05-0145 min
Baltimorons2015 Orioles Nickname AuditAt long last! The much-anticipated 2015 Nickname Show, complete with overcomplicated puns and lots of giggling. Every player on the current 40-man roster gets a nickname, except weirdos like Oliver Drake, because really?
2015-04-171h 31
BaltimoronsBrass TownAlan files a remote report from the nether regions of North Carolina on the experience of missing out on all the #OpeningWeek #Excitement.
2015-04-1031 min
BaltimoronsBatty MackstopsSam and Alan lament the murky future of Matt Wieters but celebrate the burgeoning expanding around concussions in the NFL. Chris Luther joins us to bravely attempt to make wrestling sound interesting. PLUS: Henry Urrutia gets sexy.
2015-04-011h 05
BaltimoronsTwo True Outcomes (w/ Mike Petriello)The Nelson Cruz Franchise Report considers the legacies of Tom Brady and Craig Biggio, Mike Petriello (Fangraphs, Mike Sciosia's Tragic Illness) joins us to talk about the Orioles possibly-shrewd acquisition of Travis Snider, and Ben Masten casts Sam in the greatest role he's ever played: Alex Rodriguez's PR flunky Wheedly Smedlap.
2015-02-2557 min
BaltimoronsSpecial Edition: Ben McDonald - The One That Got AwaySam shares some fond memories of Ben McDonald in a special edition episode.
2015-01-3010 min
BaltimoronsHappy Endings?As the Dan Duquette Departure Drama fades (hopefully) into the rear-view mirror, Sam and Alan endeavor to pick up the pieces and look ahead with just two weeks left before pitchers and catchers report.
2015-01-2741 min
BaltimoronsHow To Fix BaseballSam and Alan invite noted baseball expert Nick Markovich to Hootenanny Studios for a spirited discussion on the game's many imperfections.
2014-11-211h 33
BaltimoronsSuperior RocketshipsSam and Alan debate the emotional highs and lows of the 2014 season, urge calm about the Chris Davis situation, and wonder why America is better at voting for MLB All-Stars than it is at electing congressional representatives and presidents.
2014-11-0757 min
BaltimoronsA Bomber NationBen Masten joins us to offer an actual Yankee fan's perspective on the Derek Jeter Farewell Roadshow, as well as the Bombers' potentially bleak outlook going forward. He also explains why he has not yet found a wife on MLB Singles Powered By Match Dot Com. The Andy Van Slyke Franchise Report talks JJ Hardy, WAR, and Ray Rice. PLUS: Alan receives a mysterious visit from an old friend.
2014-09-1053 min
BaltimoronsString TheorySam and Alan enjoy some bourbon as they answer your questions on the Orioles midseason status, opportunities for the second half, and the team's connection to particle physics.
2014-07-1755 min
BaltimoronsBlue BayouIn which we prove that Travis Ishikawa is a warlock, check in on a live broadcast of the rubber match in a 3-game set between the Modesto Moon Pirates and the Afton Oracles, discuss Alan's Portugal-induced heartbreak, and oh yeah, some baseball stuff.
2014-06-2642 min
BaltimoronsSubmarines & Bamboo Shoots (w/ Ted Berg)Ted Berg (USA Today) joins us to talk about tempering maturity expectations for the Manny Machados of the world, Alan recalls a famous tariff of yesteryear, and tears are shed for Matt Wieters. PLUS: the triumphant return of the Baltimorons Culture Corner.
2014-06-1949 min
BaltimoronsWhirled CupsAlan is too busy being excited about soccer to allow for any baseball talk, but Sam manages to squeeze in an exciting announcement regarding our next live broadcast.
2014-06-1017 min
BaltimoronsWreck of the Old 97Alan celebrates the legacy of Woody Guthrie, guest writer Jen Adams makes a generous contribution to human punderstanding, and Dan Duquette stops by to share a review of "Bull Durham."
2014-06-0642 min
BaltimoronsAtomic AutonomyAlan calls out the American moment with particular urgency, the Sendy Rleal Franchise Report looks at All-Star Game voting with a dubious eyebrow-raise, our geusts Paul and Jake from Ballometrics endeavor to bring the sabrmetric ruckus to the basketball court, and the harrowing future of advanced statistcal analysis rears its hideous head.
2014-05-2950 min
BaltimoronsDrungo Hazewood (w/ Wendy Thurm)Alan ruminates on the connection between baseball and Hindu mythology, and our lawyer advises us of some new content guidelines in the wake of last week's podcast crackdown by A Certain Professional Sports Organization. We also chat with sportswriter and self-described "recovering lawyer" Wendy Thurm, who has some sharp insights on said crackdown (unlike our lawyer, who mostly communicates via text message). Plus: the shadowy origins of Dr. James Andrews medical practice.
2014-05-1558 min
BaltimoronsElite Commando Barbers (w/ Pat Jordan)Legendary sportswriter Pat Jordan joins us to talk about his recent Buck Showalter profile in Sports on Earth, Tim Nguyen talks about his bold quest to crowdsource the funds to purchase the Clippers from Donald Sterling, Alan reveals the strong influence of the occult in professional baseball, and a truly awful fish pun.
2014-05-0851 min
BaltimoronsSterling Silver (w/ Padraic Lillis)We remember the glory days of Randy Milligan, try to convince Alan that he should care about the National League, viciously beat the corpse of the Donald Sterling horse (including commentary from an actual Clippers fan), and talk to Padraic Lillis, the artistic director of the Farm Theater (thefarmtheater.org).
2014-05-0151 min
BaltimoronsPride of St LouisThe Melvin Mora Franchise Report reminds us of its namesake's remarkable contributions during his 10-year tenure in Baltimore, and also covers the Orioles current third base woes, not to mention Cuba's role on the global stage. Sam and Alan also bid a fond farewell to one of the three Mets fans they know, and crack open the Hootenanny Studios Time Capsule for a Seventh Inning Sketch from a couple years ago that has proved remarkably not-prescient.
2014-04-2449 min
BaltimoronsThunder BucketSam and Alan attempt to process the various ups and downs of the first week of the 2014 season, and play a recording from Peter Angelos's secret audio diary.
2014-04-1147 min
BaltimoronsStrawberry Leylands ForeverSam and Alan explain baseball to a skeptical friend, review the latest literary works of particular relevance to All-Weather Fans, and marvel at the ongoing idiocy of Dan Snyder.
2014-03-2746 min
BaltimoronsSheffield of Dreams (w/ Andy Zaltzman)The Bugle's Andy Zaltzman joins us for a spirited rumination on the nature of tyranny, why sports are preferable to real life, and the potential for Derek Jeter to find a second career as a cricket player. Plus: Alan takes the "Terminator" series of films to task, the Todd Frohwirth Franchise Report looks at the Johan Santana signing and its accompanying ethical issues, and the Morons announce the winners of the 2013 Hot Stove Oscars.
2014-03-0652 min
BaltimoronsFebruary is the Foldest Month (w/ April Whitzman)We welcome 2013 MLB Fan Cave Dweller April Whitzman, who dishes on the life in the Cave and provides words of caution for O's fans who think we're simply going to Cruz into October. Speaking of Nelly, The Larry Harlow Franchise Report examines the implications of his presence in a vocally anti-PED clubhouse. Alan marvels at the onset of late-winter insanity across the globe, and Sam provides a much-needed reminder about the secret strength of Orioles fans, which is, of course, puns.
2014-02-2757 min
BaltimoronsIlluminated DanuscriptAlan reveals the historical origins of baseball as we know it, we apologize for ever doubting Dan Duquette, and Sam shares a personal story from his youth, a testament to the mostly-discarded magic of the sports page.
2014-02-2038 min
Take Back the DayMagicDoes the world happen to you or do you happen to the world? In this week’s conversation Sam and Simon ponder the power of stories and how what we tell ourselves not only affects us, but the people around us too. It’s all science, and very magical…Stuff mentioned in this conversation:The Mindscape of Alan Moore.The flâneur pops up again.The disputed history of the suit.‘The Secret’ – one of those books that doesn’t deserve a link. Because woo bullshit.David McRaney’s You Are Not So Smart blog. Again.Kevin Smith’s ...
2014-01-2731 min
BaltimoronsVanilla SpaceshipsAlan ponders the cultural legacy of Elvis Presley, the Al Pardo Franchise Report examines a curious aspect of the US tax code, Joelle Gamble talks about politics with an intelligence not befitting the program's proud tradition, and we listen to a broadcast of a game between the Phantom City Muskellunges and the Winnetonka Spacemen.
2014-01-2350 min
BaltimoronsMore Grave WordsThe Ed Barnowski Franchise Report looks at internet sleuthing and Delmon Young; Alan expresses mild opinions about the recently-announced film adaptation of "1984," Ben Masten tries to pretend it's a rough time to be a Yankee fan, and J. Wellington Scrimshire presents "Hotstove Theatre."
2014-01-1643 min
BaltimoronsShading Towards Disaster (w/ Michael Clair)The dysfunction of the Orioles offseason reaches a fever pitch, and Sam and Alan are growing increasingly concerned that the whole thing is just an elaborate and ill-conceived parody of "The Music Man." Plus, Michael Clair (Baseball Prospectus, Old Time Family Baseball) calls in to discuss his ongoing amazingness.
2013-12-2249 min
BaltimoronsCookies & Pie (Thanksgiving Special Edition)Sam and Alan share personal essays on the themes of baseball and gratitude.
2013-11-2915 min
BaltimoronsThe Other TimesBullpen coach discrimination, new stadium nonsense, and a strategy of radical pragmatism regarding next year's starting rotation. Plus, a Special Comment from Alan Smith.
2013-11-1451 min