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Ducksnort Baseball Podcast

Ducksnort is a baseball podcast that approaches the game in a light-hearted but analytical way — in other words, an antidote to hot take-style sports commentary. With tonal cousins that range from Ball Four to Baseketball, Ducksnort is made for fans looking to be both entertained and informed. Hosted by comedians and featuring expert guests, every episode of Ducksnort is a freewheeling discussion on the latest happenings, long history, weird quirks, crazy stats, and best stories of America’s pastime… BASEBALL.

Latest Episodes:

18: “You’ll never be as good as your dad” w/ Mike Mitchell & George Barber Aug 01, 2017

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Greg and Wayland rank the 2017 Hall of Famers, salute Adrian Beltre for his 3,000th hit, and express shock at deadline trades (including some that haven’t happened yet). Then comedian and Red Sox fan Mike Mitchell (Netflix’s Love, Doughboys Podcast) breaks down the Dennis Eckersley/David Price feud, and speculates whether this year’s Boston team will be a triumph or a disaster. Finally, another Bostonian, Tommy Donnelly (George Barber - Upright Citizens Brigade), explains why he’s been celibate since the 2004 World Series. Plus thoughts on David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Jonathan LuCroy, Ivan Rodriguez, Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, Chris Sale, Mookie Betts, Terry Francona, Jonathan Papelbon, Jon Lester, Frank Thomas, and more!

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17: “Cancel my magazine subscriptions” w/ Jason Benetti & Marcy Jarreau Jul 25, 2017

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Greg and Wayland talk about how bullpen usage might shape the trade deadline and playoffs, and wonder if anyone cares about the boring stuff they buy off Amazon. Then White Sox and ESPN play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti calls in to give his opinion on homerism in TV broadcasts, and what makes a well-rounded announcer. Finally, minor league concessions worker Cindy Thibodeau (aka comedian Marcy Jarreau, Upright Citizens Brigade) dishes on the hot gossip happening in her stadium. Plus thoughts on Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson, Tommy Kahnle, Chris Devenski, David Robertson, Dellin Betances, Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, Kenley Jansen, Wade Davis, Steve Stone, Hawk Harrelson, Lorenzo Cain, Rick Sutcliffe, David Ross and more!x

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16: “The Food Network is huge right now” w/ Casey Feigh & Evan Riney Jul 18, 2017

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Greg and Wayland break down the Jose Quintana trade from the point-of-view of a White Sox fan and a Cubs fan, respectively, and Wayland reminisces about getting married during the NLCS. Then friend of the podcast Evan Riney (Upright Citizens Brigade) calls in to discuss the Braves rebuild, what the Royals should do at the trade deadline, and Andruw Jones’s place in baseball history. Finally actor-comedian Casey Feigh (Tapped podcast) pitches some ideas to make baseball more fun (mid-game eating contest, anyone?), which the Ducksnort Boys rate from “strikeout” to “home run.” Plus thoughts on Freddie Freeman, Chipper Jones, Eric Hosmer, Matt Adams, Jeff Francoeur, Sonny Gray, Jason Heyward, Ben Zobrist, Johnny Cueto, Ned Yost, Dayton Moore, Chris Sale, Eloy Jimenez, and more!

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15: “Apologize to Stan Musial right now” w/ Johnny Meeks & Dan Lippert Jul 11, 2017

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The Ducksnort boys preview the All Star Game and suggest ways to get your baseball fix during the two baseball-less days afterwards. Then actor/comedian Johnny Meeks (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) joins the podcast to talk about his beloved St. Louis Cardinals including Paul DeJong’s surprising season, Willie McGee’s old man face, and the somewhat controversial “Cardinal Way.” Finally, inventor Pam Lindeman (Dan Lippert: Upright Citizens Brigade, Earwolf) explains his revolutionary athlete genital protection techniques, and the tragic accident that led him to reinvent the “cup.” Plus thoughts on Kris Bryant, Anthony Rendon, Tom Glavine, Fred McGriff, Alex Rodriguez, Mike Moustakas, Aaron Judge, Jake Lamb, Clayton Kershaw, Aledmys Diaz, Red Schoendienst, Stan Musial, Mark McGwire, Ray Lankford, Matt Holliday and more!

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14: “Mike Piazza Always Said...” w/ Cody Kopp & Jess Seay-Klatt Jul 04, 2017

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Wayland and Joe talk about how Joe’s views of baseball have changed since starting the podcast. Then comedian/Diamondbacks fan Cody Kopp talks about the best ballparks in MLB and the evolution of ballpark food. Finally, fifteen-year-old Charlie Pickles (Jess Seay-Klatt, Upright Citizens Brigade) shares with us his dreams of breaking into the big leagues, and the best ways to break your arm. Plus thoughts on Paul Goldschmidt, Randy Johnson, Mike Piazza, Rookie of the Year, Mariano Rivera, Luis Gonzalez and more!

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13: “How much does Max Kepler make?” w/ Megan Brown & Paige Klone Jun 27, 2017

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Greg and Wayland try to decide who would win an Astros-Dodgers World Series, plus what the baseball equivalent of Air Jordans is. Then baseball commentator Megan Brown calls in to pick All Star starting lineups, explain why she’s a Brewers fan from Indianapolis, and remind everyone that Bill Hall was a baseball player. Finally, tech entrepreneur Katy Plootner (Paige Klone, Upright Citizens Brigade) explains the development of her new dating app Third Base, which was developed exclusively so she could attempt to date Twins outfielder Max Kepler, which leads to hurt feelings for Greg. Plus thoughts on Cody Bellinger, Dallas Keuchel, Clayton Kershaw, Gary Sanchez, Salvador Perez, Aaron Judge, Jose Abreu, Justin Smoak, Zack Cozart, Daniel Murphy, Charlie Blackmon, Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Corey Seager, Avisail Garcia, Mike Moustakas, Lance McCullers, Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel and more!

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12: “Robo-Vin Scully” w/ Lana Berry & Patrick McDonald Jun 20, 2017

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The Ducksnort Boys share Father’s Day baseball memories (one of them involves sabotage) and weigh whether the Royals and Blue Jays should buy or sell at the trade deadline. Then internet baseball celeb Lana Berry calls in to talk about growing up on Nolan Ryan, switching her loyalty to the Dodgers, and why the team should create a robot Vin Scully. Finally, Marty Norworth (Patrick McDonald, The Late Late Show) explains how he created some of baseball’s most famous crowd chants, and proposes a few new ones that baseball fans should add to the mix. Plus thoughts on Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain, Hunter Pence, Nolan Arenado, Bill Buckner, Mookie Wilson, and more!

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11: “I’ve been rejected on two Kiss Cams” w/ Matty Smith & Katie Plattner Jun 13, 2017

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Inspired by Scooter Gennett’s four home run game, Greg and Wayland play “Would You Rather” with incredible baseball achievements, and talk about their favorite ways to digest baseball stats. Then writer-director Matty Smith (Funny or Die) stops by to talk about ways baseball should move into the 21st century, including making Mike Trout and Bryce Harper into bigger pop culture stars. Finally, former ESPN statistician Shneela Lederman (Katie Plattner, Upright Citizens Brigade) gets a little too personal when conveying baseball trivia and tidbits, and ends up talking about her dead dad and scarfing bananas. Plus thoughts on Max Scherzer, Francisco Lindor, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, Paul Goldschmidt, A.J. Pollock, Randy Johnson, Avisail Garcia, Kolten Wong, Mark Reynolds, Todd Helton, Mike Montgomery and more!

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10: “I’m Mr. Met and I’m a New Yorker” w/ Anna Kryczka & Anthony Soike Jun 06, 2017

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Greg and Wayland discuss Albert Pujols’s 600th home run and Edinson Volquez’s no-hitter, the mysterious comings and goings of a pitcher’s best stuff, and what a useless statistic the ‘win’ is. Then Chicago sports fan (and Joe’s rec league teammate) Anna Kryczka visits the studio to talk about the Cubs’ disappointing start, Joe Maddon’s wacky managing, and whether she’d buy David Ortiz’s used bed. Finally, after getting fired by the Mets earlier this week for flipping off some fans at Citi Field, Mr. Met (Anthony Soike: New Girl, Brooklyn Nine Nine) tells his side of the story. Plus thoughts on Jake Arrieta, Rick Ankiel, Kris Bryant, Matt Joyce, Rod Beck, Mickey Morandini, Philip Humber, Wilson Contreras, Harmon Killebrew, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Javier Baez, Kerry Wood and more!

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9: “I’m better than two Mike Trouts” w/ Matt Cordova & Josh Monk May 30, 2017

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The Ducksnort boys review the most disappointing teams of 2017 (hi Mets!), then talk baseball superstitions after Greg jinxed (aka “Dursted”) Miguel Gonzalez’s perfect game attempt. Next, comedian and actor Matt Cordova (Superior Donuts) stops by to tell us about facing Dallas Braden as a kid in Babe Ruth league, his hometown’s self-centered umpire, and “Casey at the Bat.” Finally, injured Giants’ All-Star pitcher Madison Bumgarner (Josh Monk, Upright Citizens Brigade) recounts the details of his dirt bike accident, argues he’s the best player in the league, and details his pregame routine involving 432 Halloween candies. Plus we touch on Andrew McCutchen, Eric Thames, Jameson Taillon, Matt Harvey, Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, Rickey Henderson, Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout and much more!

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