The Selby Is Godcast: Cleveland Guardians show

Latest Episodes:

Memory Game Mar 26, 2020

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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss some of their favorite Opening Day memories and share other stories from their youth or earlier days on the Indians beat.

"They are delirious in downtown Cleveland!": A comeback story Mar 18, 2020

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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap the Indians' 12-run comeback game against the Mariners from Aug. 5, 2001. Cleveland was down 12-0 and 14-2 but managed to rally in the late innings to tie it in the ninth and win in extras. But how did they get there? And what was the context leading up to it? The guys recap it all, along with providing player quotes and revisiting the commercials along the way.

Watch the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9zvplLbFOU&t=15550s

BONUS: When Bill Selby (and Jolbert Cabrera) Graced The Godcast Mar 17, 2020

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BONUS EPISODE: With the global COVID-19 pandemic suspending all things sports for the foreseeable future, the show revisits our chat with Bill Selby from 2018. "The Selby Is Godcast" is named after Bill Selby, and notably, the improbable, game-winning grand slam he hit off of Mariano Rivera during the 2002 season. Zack and T.J. chat with Selby about his iconic walk-off slam. They also chat with Jolbert Cabrera, another special guest, about the role he played in the epic comeback against the Mariners during the 2001 season.

The Points Don't Matter Mar 10, 2020

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Topics: One final thought on Francisco Lindor. Is Franmil Reyes the most powerful hitter the Indians have had since Albert Belle? Should fans care about the access reporters get in the locker room?

Just A Little Off The Top Mar 06, 2020

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Topics:

-Bad haircut experiences

-Is it worth it to link the looming Christian Yelich extension to Francisco Lindor?

-Should the Indians be willing to realistically consider a mega deal for their star shortstop?

-What are some of the most positive takeaways from the first half of spring training?

Take Me Out To The Ballgame Feb 25, 2020

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Topics: How loud can Salt River Fields play Take Me Out To The Ballgame? Can the safety netting keep Zack safe? Would you consider Lonnie Chisenhall a bust? What does the ideal Indians outfield look like?

The Science Fair Feb 20, 2020

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Today's topics: How do you sift through the natural positivity in spring training to find the truth? What has Jake Bauers so confident? Is there more to Adam Plutko than he's previously demonstrated? Plus: Early Indians lineup predictions.

Listen To The Knee Feb 17, 2020

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Topic's: How concerned should Indians fans be about Mike Clevinger's injury? Does the team have enough depth to withstand the absence of Clevinger in the short term? What are some of your favorite parts about early spring training?

What's up, Joc? Feb 11, 2020

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Today's topics: Thoughts on reports of potential MLB postseason realignment, reaction to the Mookie Betts trade and how it relates to Francisco Lindor, why isn't Joc Pederson on his way to the Indians and are we being too negative about the Tribe's 2020 outlook?

When Good Teams Do Bad Things Feb 02, 2020

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Topics: What were our takeaways from Terry Francona's meeting with the media at TribeFest? Is it possible to separate the Indians being a good team from the things that have disappointed you this offseason?