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Drafting Baseball Stats with Ellen Adair Aug 09, 2019

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Actress & 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 this one-of-a-kind draft!
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The Return! Picking the 2019 PosCast Player Jul 09, 2019

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The 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 until the end for a special PosCast announcement and everybody's favorite, "One Last Meaningless Thing."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 to the show wherever you get your podcasts!
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PosCast Draft: Shakespeare Lines with Ellen Adair May 08, 2019

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Ellen Adair (of hit TV shows Homeland, Billions & The Sinner) is the latest guest to grace The PosCast! Ellen joins Joe as the tandem holds court on an awesome draft where they pick their favorite Shakespeare lines of all time.
Ellen also details her intense Phillies fandom while also admitting she likes to admire greatness around the league. Hear why Ellen's family brought her up to hate the Yankees in "Yankee Minute" and find out which under-the-radar baseball player was her first love.
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PosCast Draft: Great Olympic Moments with Mechelle Voepel Apr 30, 2019

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Acclaimed ESPN & ESPNW sports writer Mechelle Voepel joins the show this week as part of the "Cavalcade of Guests" tour during Michael's absence. The duo talks about the NCAA Women's Final Four before working into Mechelle's new-found love as Cardinals fan during the Paul Goldschmidt era.
This episode's draft focuses on the greatest Olympic moments in history as recalled by Joe and Mechelle. Remember the greatness of Olympians like Mike Eruzione, Michael Phelps and Simone Biles!
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BONUS PosCast with Author Wayne Coffey! Apr 30, 2019

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Joe is joined by acclaimed author Wayne Coffey, to talk about his newest project, "They Said It Couldn't Be Done: The '69 Mets, New York City, and the Most Astounding Season in Baseball History" which goes deep inside the 1969 World Series-winning New York Mets! Wayne and Joe scratch the surface on some of his favorite stories he uncovered writing this book -- including stories about Mets legends such as Tom Seaver and Gil Hodges! Pick up your copy wherever you get your books or audiobooks!
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PosCast Draft: 1980s Movie Crushes With Linda Holmes Apr 10, 2019

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PosCast Pop Culture Correspondent Linda Holmes joins the show this week and takes a trip down memory lane for a riveting draft of crush-worthy 1980s movie characters!
Get Linda's thoughts on the beginning of baseball season and hear which team she's gravitating to now after spending the past couple of seasons as an Astros fan. Joe & Linda also chat up Linda's new book release slated for June of this year, get your pre-orders for "Evvie Drake Starts Over" wherever you get your reading material!
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MLB Preview Episode Apr 02, 2019

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Michael 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. Crunchy or Creamy? Toasted or Partially Toasted? These are the questions you need answered -- and they're answered right here on The PosCast.
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PosCast Draft: Madmen Characters with Alan Sepinwall Mar 26, 2019

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Friend (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.
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PosCast Draft: TV Animals With Comedian Steve Hofstetter Mar 19, 2019

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Another 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 Odell Beckham Jr. acquisition!
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!
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PosCast Draft: Fictional Sports Characters with Alex Edelman Mar 06, 2019

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This 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!
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