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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Dodgers weekend meltdown + Wild Card race check-in & weekend recap 1:13:13

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As the 2025 MLB regular season begins to wind down, the division and Wild Card races are tightening up and each game is increasing in importance. The NL West is the closest of all the division races, with the Los Angeles Dodgers holding a one-game lead over the San Diego Padres after the Dodgers dropped two of three over the weekend. One of those l…

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Extra Magic Hour -Unlocking the Extra Magic: Our Destination D23 Recap 1:09:54

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Send us a text Join us as we break down all the latest updates from Destination D23! From exciting new announcements, sneak peeks into what’s next for the Disney parks and films, and behind-the-scenes looks at Imagineering’s creative process, we’re covering it all. Whether it’s upcoming attractions, special events, or surprising reveals, we’ll shar…

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World Series team draft, Framber Valdez’s questionable cross-up & the Dodgers' struggles in Pittsburgh 1:13:57

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Many teams hope that their season ends with raising the Commissioner’s Trophy and being crowned World Series champions, but only one will be successful. It’s time to take a look at which teams, as it stands right now, have the best chance to be the last team standing when all the dust settles. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take turns drafting th…

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Felder Friday - Has the lock been picked? 1:31:15

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You guys already know the drill by now; on Fridays, we bring in Felder to talk ball alongside Hartzell and the Doc. No guest today because we got beaucoup games to break down and talk through. The Felder Five is loaded, plus Hartzell has some 'and-1' games that not enough people are talking about. Picks segment gets spicy because the so-called Lock…

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Walt's Apartment Presents- Knights Of The Rogue Republic 1:02:24

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Send us a text The Knights are back! In this episode, we go over some of the latest news from a galaxy far, far away. From casting news, release dates, controversial settlements, and more. However, to highlight the show, Courtney discusses her experience at San Diego Comic-Con and the big George Lucas Museum panel. You're going to love it! Join us …

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The Phil Steele Show - Week 2 59:40

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Running through another busy slate of College Football games here on the Week-2 edition of The Phil Steele Show. We get Phil's takes on whether or not some of these under-performing teams in Week-1 can cover in Week-2 (looking at you Clemson and Texas)... can Ole Miss get revenge in Lexington... rivalry renewed between KU and Mizzou... and of cours…

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Week Two Preview with Phil Steele - And why is Wayne Cook so Cranky? 1:32:50

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Wayne's alma mater lost 43-10 last Saturday so we all know why he's cranky. But the real story is how well Devon Dampier played - so we ask Wayne to hand out some grades from notable week 1 QB performances and Professor Cook hands out some pretty lofty grades all things considered. Phil Steele swings by for his run-through of the week 2 card, inclu…

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One big question for every postseason team, Rangers in the mix + notable September call-ups 1:13:42

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As the calendar turns to September, the entire baseball world’s sights are set on the 2025 Postseason and who will ultimately be crowned champion. While the playoff field is becoming more clear, there are still some notable questions that will need to be answered down the stretch. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman ask one big question for every post…

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Turns out the UNC hype was not warranted ... and other week 1 reactions 1:00:07

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We all saw the same thing Monday night. UNC is down bad. Let's move on, no need to beat that into the ground for the full show. What did Roddy think about LSU's win at Clemson? Texas' slow start at the 'Shoe? Notre Dame going down in a close game in South Florida? We got a lot to get to and not a ton of time (because Hartzell actually works for a l…

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Imagine That Ep. 37 - "The Model Maker": Honoring the Legacy of Harriet Burns 57:56

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Send us a text Join Sam, Kevin, and Amanda as we celebrate the remarkable legacy of Harriet Burns—Disney’s very first female Imagineer in a creative role and the meticulous model maker behind some of Disneyland’s most iconic attractions through craftsmanship, storytelling, and making fabrics and paint come alive in new ways. Then it’s time for anot…

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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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Felder Friday - plus John Hight talks Clemson 1:31:47

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Week one is already underway with Thursday games to discuss from last night, plus an absolutely loaded slate of games coming up Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and - yes - even Monday. We got the A team of Felder, Tripp, and Hartzell to run through everything you need for these games, plus of course 'That's my Dog' and 'Three for All' picks to help your …

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The Phil Steele Show - Week 1 1:02:03

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Absolutely loaded show for our Week 1 Preview with Phil Steele. Five days of College Football await and this show touches on everything from Boise State's (tricky) opener at South Florida all the way to Monday night's finale in Chapel Bill. Big games and tight lines packed into an hour and you get Phil's takes on them all, including his Top-3 Plays…

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Week One Preview with Phil Steele 1:33:27

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It's happening, people. The loaded slate of games that is Week One starts tomorrow and doesn't stop until Monday night in Chapel Hill. The only question now is, do you enough Diet Mountain Dew like Phil Steele does to get you through all these games? Phil stops by for a 30-minute jaunt through the dance card, plus offers some thoughts on value play…

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Big Ten Preview with Ben Hartsock - Plus Week 1 Games with Roddy Jones 1:34:06

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Week 1 is days away from getting going and buddy, the football is about to be coming at us in waves this week. Starting Thursday there is college ball for five straight days. Let it wash over you. Get ready to bathe in all this football we got coming up. There is some heavy Big Ten discussion on the show today as we wrap up our preseason conference…

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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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SEC Preview with Chris Phillips - plus Felder Friday & The Lock Doctor 1:23:45

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The SEC decided on Thursday to add a ninth conference game starting in 2026. Seems like a pretty significant piece of news to drop less than 48 hours from the start of the season, and the guys are here to talk about it. A heavy dive into the Southeastern Conference is on deck today, thanks to Chris Phillips from SEC Unlimited dropping by with his p…

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Battle for Atlanta Show 3 (SEC Preview) 1:47:40

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On the SEC Radio Network's third and final football preview show, Stephen Hartzell and Tony Barnhart preview the final five teams in the conference (Alabama, Florida, Missouri, Auburn & Mississippi State), hearing from players and coaches in the process. Plus, hear our conversations with Sam Acho and Danny Wuerffel with the Allstate Good Hands team…

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The Phil Steele Show - Week Zero 1:04:08

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After 8 long months, we have our guy Phil Steele back and taking us through the opening weekend of College Football. We preview all 5 games on the Week Zero slate, plus take a look at some Futures... Conference Winners, Team Totals and Heisman odds. Lots of great plays from the best in the business. Bet smarter, not harder with The Phil Steele Show…

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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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Week Zero Preview with Phil Steele 1:31:54

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You already know what time it is. Midweek edition of CSN finds you just three days out from the start of the college football season; Wayne Cook is highly caffeinated, Hartzell is poking the bear, and the Godfather himself - Phil Steele - returns to the main stage for his season debut. The guys talk about Phil's magazine - which you need to get to …

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Big 12 Preview with Shehan Jeyarajah - plus Rodstradamus & the Lock Doctor 1:00:03

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Game week is here and we are officially back with the full cast of CSN characters! Hartzell is joined alongside Roddy Jones and Tripp Hurd to break down actual football games that start in *checks notes* just four days. And since the best game of this weekend involves two Big 12 teams you might as well get the best Big 12 analyst in the game, so th…

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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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Battle for Atlanta Show 2 (SEC Preview) 1:47:39

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On the second edition of the Battle for Atlanta, we preview six more teams (Texas, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Oklahoma & Kentucky), with analysis from Stephen Hartzell and Tony Barnhart, and sound from players and coaches from all six teams. Plus hear conversations with Marty Smith (courtesy of Southwest Airlines) and the SEC's head of officia…

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Ten Questions - ACC Preview with Roddy Jones & Michael Felder 1:48:59

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We have not one, but two ACC legends with us to help break down the league. Hartzell has ten questions to drive the discussion and they are: 1- Are we buying the GT hype? 2- Is Miami finally going to do the thing? 3- Where is the weakness on Clemson? 4- How are we feeling about these week 1 non-con games? 5- Who is the best football team in the sta…

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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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Wayne's World: Two Weeks to go! 1:22:43

28d ago1:22:43

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Summer is over, folks. Kids are back to school, college football season is a little more than two weeks away, and our man Wayne Cook has a lot to say about the sport we all love. The guys are breaking down Wayno's top-5 storylines going into the season, and Hartzell is doing his best to NOT talk about a certain school in LA coming off a 5-win seaso…

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

28d ago1:17:31

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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…