Best Cal Cast Podcasts (2025)

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Cal Ripken Jr. joins the show + 2026 schedule release and most famous sport & celebrity couple 1:21:52

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The 2025 MLB season has not even reached the postseason yet, but we already have the schedule for what the 2026 season is going to look like. That schedule was released on Tuesday with some very notable takeaways. The season will get started in primetime with an Opening Night on Wednesday, March 25th as the New York Yankees fly across the country t…

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Extra Magic Hour - Disney Princess Week Meets Halloween Horror Night 1:06:10

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Send us a text This week we’re diving into all the magic and thrills across the parks and beyond! We’re celebrating Disney Princess Week with royal spotlights, marking the upcoming anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea with a look at what’s to come at one of the most beautiful parks ever built, and exploring the latest Food & Wine Festival merchandise tha…

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Kyle Schwarber’s incredible 4-HR game, another top pitching prospect debuts & a problem for the Brewers 1:02:47

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After getting swept by the New York Mets this week, the Philadelphia Phillies were looking for a way to jumpstart their final push toward an NL East title at home—and were given an incredible boost on Thursday night. Kyle Schwarber swatted four home runs, a feat that has only been accomplished 21 times in MLB history, helping propel the Phillies to…

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Dodgers & Padres tied for NL West lead, Red Sox dominate Yankees & weekend recap 1:13:40

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The 2024 season saw the New York Yankees go to the World Series and the Boston Red Sox fail to make the playoffs. One year later, the Red Sox have beaten the Yankees in eight of their ten matchups and lead the AL Wild Card race by a half game over the Yankees. Three of the Boston wins came this weekend as Boston took three of four from the Yankees …

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Walt's Apartment Presents- So Cal Disney Dad 1:18:43

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Send us a text Join us as we welcome Traver from So Cal Disneydad to Walt's Apartment Presents. Traver has an amazing YouTube channel covering all things Southern California amusement parks, mostly the Disneyland Resort. Sam and Shawn learn all about how Traver started his channel, his favorites, and some pro tips as well. We hope you can join us, …

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DU Episode #176: Disney/Pixar Bracket Showdown 1:42:17

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Send us a text Welcome back! In this episode we go through a big Disney & Pixar movie bracket. It's a fun time discussing and choosing these classic films until we eventually choose a winner. Play along if you're able and enjoy the show! Follow us on Instagram, facebook, X, & Threads. On YouTube at @thedutv We are proud to be part of the Disney Pod…

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Extra Magic Hour - Disney Parks News Explosion! 1:21:44

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Send us a text We're back with another fun show for you all! This week we're staying in the Disney resorts as there was a big drop of news at both the Disneyland & WDW resorts. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Join us in our completely free Discord https://discord.gg/4nAvKTgcRn Check out all of our amazing sponsors! Getaway Today https://www…

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Orioles extend Samuel Basallo, MLB TV rights situation & Red Sox vs. Yankees 1:16:18

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The Baltimore Orioles have extended Samuel Basallo a week into his major league career. The 21-year-old reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $67 million extension that can max out at $88.5 million with incentives. The Orioles seem to like what they see in the young catcher, but that leads to questioning what will become of Adley Rutschman. Nothing w…

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Kyle Tucker gets benched, Shane Bieber to return from UCL tear & Brian Anderson joins the show 1:10:37

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Kyle Tucker was in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15, playing in an unforgettable MLB All-Star Game. Just over a month later, Tucker finds himself headed to the bench amidst a cacophony of boos. The All-Star has not been putting up All-Star type numbers. He has been hitting a dismal .160 average in August and has not hit a home run since July 19. Tucker…

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Imagine That Ep. 36: Shaping a Colorful World: The Life and Legacy of Mary Blair 1:15:46

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Send us a text Join Sam, Kevin, and Amanda as we celebrate the brilliant imagination of Mary Blair—the visionary artist whose bold use of color and shape transformed Disney animation, theme parks, and storytelling forever. From her work on Cinderella and Peter Pan to the iconic design of it’s a small world, we dive into her artistic legacy and her …

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Dodgers sweep Padres, Commissioner Manfred talks expansion and realignment & weekend recap 1:14:24

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The San Diego Padres walked into Dodger Stadium, on Friday, with a one-game lead in the NL West over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They left, on Sunday, two games behind the Dodgers after being swept over the weekend. The Padres struggled at the plate in the series. Is this a sign of an improving pitching staff for the Dodgers? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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Walt's Apartment Presents- Magic On Mainstreet Podcast. 1:24:09

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Send us a text This week, for another episode of Walt's Apartment Presents, we welcome Tabitha and Sean from Magic on Main Street. We dive into how they met, their love of Disney, and how and why they started a Disney channel. We also had an interesting conversation about "influencers." We hope you can join us, and as always, we hope you enjoy the …

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Walt's Apartment Live- Citrico Central 1:26:51

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Send us a text Join us live in Walt’s Apartment as we welcome Abby and George from Citrico Central to the show. We will talk about all of Disney, from the studios to the parks. We got you covered. We hope you can join us, and as always, we hope you enjoy the view from Walt’s Apartment Join us in our completely free Discord https://discord.gg/4nAvKT…

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Extra Magic Hour - Spooky Merch & Sweet Wishes 1:16:47

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Send us a text This week, we’re diving into all the fall magic hitting the parks and beyond! From spooky new Oogie Boogie Bash and runDisney Halloween merchandise, to Disney celebrating its incredible 170,000th Make-A-Wish granted. Over at Universal, Passholder Appreciation Days are about to be in full swing, and EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is ser…

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Padres overtake Dodgers in NL West before weekend showdown + Mookie Betts interview 1:14:34

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The Los Angeles Dodgers sat on top of the NL West with a nine game cushion, on July 3rd, and looked ready to run away with the division. Not even a month and a half later they've fallen out of first place after going 12-21 in that timespan. In the same timespan, the San Diego Padres have gone 23-12 and taken sole possession of first place in the NL…

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Pete Alonso breaks Mets home run record, Ohtani in hot water again & MLB's top prospects 1:12:50

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A polar bear walks into a ball park and hits a home run. No this isn't the beginning of a joke, it's just another day at Citi Field as Pete Alonso, nicknamed Polar Bear, hit two home runs on Tuesday against the Braves. What was special this time, especially with the first home run he hit in the bottom of the third inning, was Alonso breaking the Me…

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Brewers serve payback to Mets, Dodgers getting help from IL & deflated Cubs fall to rival Cardinals 1:17:31

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Heading into the weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers had revenge on their minds for the last time they played the New York Mets at home. The Mets staged a dramatic comeback in the 2024 postseason and knocked out the Brew Crew. However, things were a little different this time in Milwaukee, with the Brewers dishing out a sweep of the Amazin’s. Jordan Shu…

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Walt's Apartment Presents- The Magic Mapper App! 54:03

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Send us a text Join us for another episode of Walt's Apartment Presents. Shawn and Joey are joined by Anna and Artur from The Magic Mapper App. A brand new app designed to enhance your visit to the parks in a whole new way. This is such a great idea, and we can't wait to share it with you all. We hope you enjoy, and as always. We hope you enjoy the…

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Extra Magic Hour - It's Augtober, Spooky Season Starts Now! 1:02:10

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Send us a text Welcome back to EMH. This week, the Halloween season officially kicks off, and we have many fun topics to discuss. From pirate bars to spooky foods. Terror Trams and construction lands, it's a fun show! Join us in our completely free Discord https://discord.gg/4nAvKTgcRn Check Out All Of Our Amazing Sponsors!! Getaway Today https://w…

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Walt's Apartment Live 08/06/2025 Season Six Kick Off 2:04:31

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Send us a text Join us for our weekly live show as we kick off Season 6 of WAP. We will talk about all things Disney and honor our co-founder and friend. The Late Great Chris Brown. We hope to see you and as always. We hope you enjoy the view from Walt’s Apartment. Join us in our completely free Discord https://discord.gg/4nAvKTgcRn Check Out All O…

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Roman Anthony extension, Jen Pawol to make MLB history, Andrew Vaughn's rebirth & more 1:09:25

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By the time Roman Anthony is 30 years old, he will have made well over $100 million on MLB contracts alone. This stems from the Boston Red Sox latest extension which the 21-year-old rookie signed for eight years and $130 million. That number could go even higher if he hits certain markers. The earliest Anthony would be able to hit free agency is 20…

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2025 free agent rankings, questions from the mailbag & Heart and Hustle Awards 1:18:08

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Jake's 2025 free agent rankings are in. Is Kyle Schwarber really ahead of Pete Alonso? Guest host, Bailey Freeman, aka Foolish Baseball, pinch hits for Jordan Shusterman and gives his thoughts on Jake's list. Where does he agree and disagree with the rankings mid-season? The Yankees lost again, and this time Aaron Judge was in the lineup. The guys …

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Imagine That Ep. 35: Tracks, Tools, and Innovation: Roger Broggie’s Mechanical Magic 1:00:21

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Send us a text Join Sam, Kevin, and Amanda as we honor the pioneering legacy of Roger Broggie—Walt Disney’s go-to mechanical mastermind and the very first Imagineer. From model trains to groundbreaking ride systems, we explore how Broggie helped bring Walt’s boldest ideas to life and laid the foundation for Imagineering as we know it. Then, it’s ti…

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Yankees swept, Red Sox and Brewers sweep & a weekend recap 1:10:05

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The post-trade deadline MLB season got off to an inauspicious start for the New York Yankees as they flew down to Miami and got swept by the Marlins. That was the first time in franchise history that the Marlins swept the Yankees. Miami is now back to .500 while the Yankees have fallen to third in the AL East. Although New York still owns one of th…

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Extra Magic Hour - Sailing into Villainy, Pass Perks & Holiday Magic 1:15:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the exciting updates from Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Destiny, themed around heroes and villains with immersive storytelling, Marvel flair, and all-new entertainment. We also break down the latest passholder exclusives from SeaWorld and Six Flags, including free guest tickets, surprise r…

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2025 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction Show: Carlos Correa, Eugenio Suárez & Mason Miller dealt! 1:48:20

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On Thursday, every MLB team set out to finalize their rosters for a potential postseason push or to revitalize their organizations with pieces that might help in the future. As trades poured in before the 6 p.m. ET deadline, the Baseball Bar-B-Cast was there to react and respond to the flurry of moves. Jack Mintz and Jordan Shusterman shared their …

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Bryce Harper vs. Rob Manfred, Emmanuel Clase put on leave & Remembering Ryne Sandberg 50:59

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Tensions were high in Philadelphia last week when Rob Manfred conducted his annual meeting with the Phillies. These meetings are something he does with each team every year. Although it is reported the words "salary cap" were not mentioned, the discussion of the "game's economics" caused Bryce Harper to confront Manfred and cuss him out. Jake and J…

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Aaron Judge out, Nick Kurtz makes MLB history & Hall of Fame recap 1:13:22

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The Yankees' tumultuous season got a bit more challenging this weekend as they lost their star to injury. The best player in baseball, Aaron Judge, is out for the foreseeable future with a flexor strain in his right elbow. He did not tear his UCL, but the fear of preventing that may cause the Yankees to proceed with caution when figuring out a time…

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DU Episode #175: Treasure Island 75th Anniversary 56:03

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Send us a text Welcome to a very swashbuckling show! In this episode, we have a fun conversation about the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney's first live action movie Treasure Island. We discuss our rewatch and history of this trailblazing film along with it's inspiration for continued pirate stories at the parks and back to the big screen. We hope y…

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Extra Magic Hour- Fantastic News & Fall Magic in the Parks 1:18:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into fantastic news—literally! We’re talking about the Fantastic Four making their way to Disneyland, plus all the exciting merchandise you can expect to see. We also dish on the Halloween merchandise and foodie finds already creeping into the parks, and why you might want to start your fall wish list early. …

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Mariners-D-backs kick off trade season, Spencer Jones-Yankees dilemma & Josh Luber talks sports collectibles 1:06:21

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We’re officially less than one week away from the July 31st Major League Baseball trade deadline and some teams are already making moves. On Thursday night, the Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, a strong move that might have multiple implications for both teams as they head into the ever so important deadline seas…

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MLB trade deadline preview: buyers & sellers 1:20:43

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There is slightly over a week until the MLB trade deadline. Rumors are running rampant as it nears the time for teams to decide if they are going to bolster their roster for a run towards the postseason or if they are going to cut their losses and prepare for the future. Some will be buyers and some will be sellers. That is exactly what Jake and Jo…

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Imagine That-A Legend in Motion: Honoring Bob Gurr 1:11:15

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Send us a text Join Louis, Sam, Kevin, and Amanda as we celebrate the legendary Bob Gurr—the engineering genius behind everything from the Monorail to the Doom Buggies. We’ll explore his groundbreaking contributions to Disney parks and transportation systems, and reflect on how his innovations continue to shape the guest experience today. Then, it’…

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Brewers sweep Dodgers & a weekend recap 1:09:56

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The first series back after the All-Star break did not go as planned for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On the flip-side, it went as well as it could go for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers swept the Dodgers, in LA, over the weekend as they extended their win streak to ten and climbed up the standings to tie the Cubs for the lead in the NL Central. The…