Best WSBC Podcasts (2025)

Rolsey and Spoon wrap the Wild Card Series then preview all four Division Series with the biggest storylines, matchup edges, and potential upsets. Spoon also drops an early play he likes for each series. Like, subscribe, and ride with us into October!

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Wild Card Series Previews & Predictions 1:06:34

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Rolsey, Eric, and Spoon are all back — each from a different time zone — to break down every matchup in the MLB Wild Card round. The boys go series by series, previewing all four best-of-three battles with key storylines, standout players, and matchup edges. From the Yankees–Red Sox rivalry reboot in the Bronx to Cleveland’s pitching chess match wi…

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Spoon’s Flu Game: Destiny Draft Finale & The Playoff Push 1:04:35

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We’re a day late, but for good reason — Spoon spent the weekend in bed with the flu, and now he’s delivering his version of MJ’s flu game. It’s just Rolsey and Spoon this week as the boys wrap up the Destiny Draft and lock in the final standings before breaking down the playoff picture across both leagues. We highlight Cal Raleigh’s monster season,…

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Walking in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling 57:19

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By Pastor Ben Scofield

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Weekend Pickoff: Destiny Draft Standings, Wild Card Races & October Outlooks 21:47

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Rolsey and Spoon are back with another Weekend Pickoff. They kick things off with a Destiny Draft standings check-in before diving into the latest on the Wild Card races and recent team performances. Is this another massive 10-day stretch for the Arizona Diamondbacks? The guys also break down the American League Wild Card picture, highlight key wee…

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Destiny Draft Tiebreaker: Two Packs, One Champion 18:05

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With Rolsey traveling back from Okinawa and Eric on his way to Canada, the boys decided to settle things a little differently this week. After four Destiny Drafts with razor-thin margins, it was time to open two more packs of cards and break the deadlock once and for all before the regular season wraps up. So, early Sunday morning (much to Spoon’s …

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Do You Not Yet Understand? 58:56

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By Pastor Mike Prince

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Weekend Pickoff: Postseason Momentum & Best Plays 34:34

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With Rolsey still in Okinawa, it’s just Spoon and Eric breaking down the MLB playoff picture. The boys dive into the Wild Card chaos, AL West dynamics, the Blue Jays’ upcoming series, the Nationals’ surprising finish, and the Mets’ continued struggles — before locking in their best weekend picks. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the pod!…

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WBSC U-18 World Cup Super Round Preview 56:52

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Rolsey and Eric are back to tee up the Super Round at the U-18 Baseball World Cup. The boys talk about the golden rule of international baseball — don’t give away free bases — before reviewing what stood out from both Group A and Group B. From Germany’s inspiring run (and their missed chances) to Chinese Taipei’s dramatic finishes, there’s plenty t…

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Missing the Point 1:04:06

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By Pastor Mike Prince

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WBSC U-18 World Cup Day 3 Debrief - Metrics, Matchups & Momentum 42:36

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Rolsey and Eric break down the first two days of action at the U-18 Baseball World Cup, highlighting the best games and standout individual performances so far. The boys also dig into some of the advanced metrics that are shaping the early storylines and look ahead to key opening-round matchups with major Super Round implications. If you’re enjoyin…

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Weekend Pickoff - So Much Sport, So Few Days 29:22

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With Rolsey away on U-18 World Cup duties, it’s just Eric and Spoon holding down the fort. The boys look ahead to a massive weekend in sports, highlight some of the best matchups on the MLB slate, and dig into a few rivalries worth circling. Eric also brings a few insights straight from the U-18 Baseball World Cup, before the guys update the Destin…

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Home Run Kings & the Final Destiny Draft 34:06

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The boys are battling this week after a heavy weekend — Eric’s still shaking off the hockey afterparty in Melbourne, Rolsey’s packing for Okinawa, and somehow Spoon is the freshest of the bunch. They run through the all-time single-season home run leaders by position (with a random Will Ferrell detour), then dive into the final Destiny Draft of the…

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WBSC U-18 World Cup - Group B Preview 1:19:57

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Rolsey and Eric return for a full Group B preview, with Tyler Maun back on the mic to compare this group to Group A and dig into whether the United States can bounce back from their disappointing finish two years ago. There’s also plenty of intrigue around a new-look Chinese Taipei squad, and which dark horses could shake things up. Then, Australia…

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An Apostolic Farewell 50:49

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By Pastor Ben Scofield

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WBSC U-18 World Cup - Group A Preview 1:21:10

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Andrew Reynolds and Eric Balnar kick off the U-18 Baseball World Cup coverage with a deep dive into Group A. They’re joined by international baseball commentator Tyler Maun and reporter Jeff Duda to break down all the storylines: can host nation Japan repeat as world champions, and which teams in this group could play spoiler as potential sleepers?…

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Allergies, Hangovers & Heartbreak 55:18

2M ago55:18

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The boys are back and battling—Rolsey’s fighting off allergies, Spoon’s recovering from a fantasy football draft hangover, and everyone shares their first true sports heartbreak. From there, it’s a whirlwind around the latest MLB storylines before diving into last week’s Destiny Draft results. Spoon unveils another wild theme team (spoiler: probabl…

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Miracles Convince No One 1:03:49

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By Pastor Mike Prince

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Weekend Pickoff: Expansion Buzz, Destiny Draft Update and Weekend Tips 39:44

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It’s a two-man booth this week with Rolsey and Spoon live while Eric dials in from his weekend escape. The boys recap the Destiny Draft, where Eric is closing fast on Spoon, then dive into the latest chatter around MLB expansion and realignment. Spoon tosses out a Coors Field postseason idea that leaves everyone scratching their heads before we loc…

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Dodgers Roll, AL West Shake-Up & The Destiny Draft Returns 49:04

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Rolsey, Eric and Spoon are back to break down a huge weekend in MLB — the Dodgers sweep the Padres, the Cardinals and DBacks get their season obituaries, and Josh Hader’s shoulder injury looms large in the AL West race. The boys also try to make sense of the Brewers’ absurd season before cracking open some fresh Topps packs for the third Destiny Dr…

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The Comfort of the Apostle Paul’s Final Charge” 55:33

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By Pastor Ben Scofield

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Weekend Pickoff: Dodgers Collapse, Love Life DFA'd, and Saturday Slams 25:26

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Eric, Rolsey, and Spoon are finally all back together for a jam-packed Weekend Pickoff. The boys kick things off with the Dodgers’ late-season meltdown and the only two divisional races that still look competitive. Spoon reveals he’s DFA’d a recent love interest, Eric’s queries his Sports Misery Score, and the crew lock in their best bets for the w…

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Transport Schemes, Paul Skenes & Another Theme Team 53:54

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The boys are finally all back together! Rolsey laments being kicked out of the Doha airport lounge, Eric reveals one of his top tricks for dodging Adelaide public transport fares, and the crew dives into the last week of MLB action. Rolsey makes the surprising case that Paul Skenes is underrated, and the gang builds another “theme team” — one that …

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Falling Down Before Him 1:02:44

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By Pastor Mike Prince

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Weekend Pickoff: Cooking for Myself 🍳⚾ 26:19

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With Rolsey stuck in Hervey Bay battling the internet, Spoon and Eric hold down the fort. The boys break down a wild week in MLB, including Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh’s post-All-Star slump and how it could shake up the AL MVP race. Then it’s time for their best weekend picks, as Eric—free from work commitments—settles in for a weekend of pure base…

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Spoon on Fire, Wild Cards, Weird Venues & Winning Tips 28:36

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No midsummer blues here—Spoon and Eric are riding the heater as they break down Spoon's red-hot tipping streak and a lively week around the MLB. The boys chat recent trends, surging teams in the Wild Card hunt, and give their take on MLB’s growing obsession with quirky game locations—like the recent Speedway Classic. Plus, their best plays for the …

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WBSC U-12 World Cup Wrap: Heroes, Heartbreak & a Look Ahead 45:47

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Rolsey and Eric return for a full tournament recap of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup—breaking down every twist from the Super Round to Championship Sunday. They run through key results, standout performances, the All-World Team and MVP, and share their biggest takeaways from an unforgettable week in Tainan. Plus, the boys look ahead to the next b…

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That We May All Be Complete 51:21

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By Pastor Ben Scofield

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Weekend Pickoff: Deadline Deals & October Dreams 31:30

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Spoon and Eric break down the biggest moves from the trade deadline and what they mean for the stretch run. Who’s a legit contender now? Then they dive into the shifting World Series betting markets, highlight a few sneaky futures plays, and wrap it all up with their best picks for the weekend ahead.…

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WBSC U-12 World Cup Update - We're Super Round Ready! 44:49

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Rolsey and Eric are back with a full recap of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup opening round—who surprised, who delivered, and what we learned from every team heading into the Super Round. They share their most memorable games, standout players, and break down a few Super Round scenarios to keep an eye on. We’ll be back with a full tournament wrap …

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Will The Reds & Rangers Pay the Believers? Plus Our Picks For The Week 22:43

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With Rolsey off covering the U-12 World Cup, Spoon and Eric hold it down in a short, sharp ep. The boys revisit the playoff value they spotted early on in the Reds and Rangers—both teams are heating up—and drop their top picks for the week ahead. Don’t miss the special U-12 World Cup episode with Rolsey and Eric, and stay tuned for more tournament …

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Parables of Discipleship and of the Kingdom 1:04:02

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By Pastor Mike Prince

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WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: What You Need To Know 31:50

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In this special episode, Rolsey and Eric dive into the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. They break down the tournament format, spotlight the top contenders, and explore why 2025 might finally be the year someone breaks the U.S.–Chinese Taipei stronghold on the title. With the Super Round fast approaching and Championship Sunday just a week away, the b…

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Weekend Pickoff: When Will The Markets Respect the Jays? 17:22

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Eric and Spoon dig into the growing Blue Jays hype and why the betting value’s still alive north of the border. Then it’s onto their best picks for the weekend slate.

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Rolsey in Transit, Jays in Flight, and Spoon Catching Z’s 52:30

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Rolsey checks in en route to the U12 Baseball World Cup, just in time to unpack the fallout from the Cardinals–DBacks series over the weekend. Eric’s buying heavy on the Blue Jays, the boys weigh up some trade deadline scenarios, and the Rangers bandwagon is still rolling strong. Then Spoon delivers another novelty team that might just outdo his la…

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Weekend Pickoff: Playoff Crashers 31:00

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Eric and Spoon are steering the ship this as they break down which teams outside the current playoff picture are most likely to crash the party. Then it’s time for their best bets. Rolsey’s still off globe-trotting but will be back next week from yet another far-flung corner of the world.

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Second String, MLB Draft Takes & The British Open 43:30

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Rolsey checks in from Mayo via Portrush after hitting the British Open practice round, and he’s got stories. The boys break down the bizarre state of the St. Louis Cardinals—are they rebuilding or just stuck? Eric floats a few spicy hypotheticals before the lads dive into MLB Draft surprises, a few international headlines, and somehow end up revisi…

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Weekend Pickoff: Dodgers, Yankees, and Underdog Surprises 22:36

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Spoon and Eric dive into the Dodgers' unexpected losing streak, the Yankees' surprising wins, and some underdog picks for the weekend.

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Live from Ireland: Prague, KBO Aussies & Switch-Hitting Dream Team 1:13:01

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It’s an international edition of the pod as Rolsey joins Eric live and outdoors from Ireland. The boys chat through some wild MLB trends and figures, then jump across the globe to Prague Baseball Week, how Aussie players are faring in the KBO, and the newly announced trial dates for the Women’s Professional League. Then Spoon tags in to bring the h…

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Weekend Pickoff: Back to Futures - Award Winner Dark Horses 52:09

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Spoon and Eric hold it down while Rolsey explores NYC, diving into some spicy midseason futures talk. Who are the dark horse picks for MLB awards down the stretch? Plus, their best bets for the weekend ahead.

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Solo Spoon - The Ultimate Glue Guy 14:58

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With Rolsey off chasing 4th of July fireworks and a Subway Series in New York, and Eric somewhere deep in Canada Day celebrations, it’s up to Spoon — the ultimate glue guy — to keep the pod alive. He delivers this week’s Good, Bad & Ugly, recaps some weekend chaos, and throws down his early-week picks. We’ll be back together soon — maybe even with …

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Weekend Pickoff: First Time Caller, Longtime Listener 8:23

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With Rolsey still on holiday and Eric and Spoon flying solo (literally and figuratively), the boys are recording separately — but that doesn’t stop them from diving into their best plays for the weekend. We’ll be back together Monday. Probably. 👉 Follow us on IG and X @spoondoesbaseball and @baseballexpats 🎥 Full episodes + interviews on YouTube — …

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A Cross-Era Showdown & Baseball’s Best New Rivalry 1:01:11

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Rolsey and Eric are on opposite sides of the planet — and brainwaves — this week, as Rolsey checks in still glowing from his pilgrimage to Busch Stadium. Then the boys dive into a chaotic hypothetical: what happens when the early 2000s AL East goes head-to-head with the current NL West? The winner might surprise you. They also debate whether Dodger…

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Devers Dealt, Ohtani Returns, and Who’s Buying in the NL? 36:29

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With Rolsey stateside on holiday (we’ll try to catch him later this week, mid-pilgrimage to St. Louis), Spoon and Eric break down the first bomb of trade season — Rafael Devers is a Giant. Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound, and the Jays vs. D-Backs series is quietly one of the juiciest matchups of the week. The also boys chat about just how clogge…

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D-Backs Déjà Vu, White Sox Ownership & The Roman Empire 35:29

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D-Backs Déjà Vu, White Sox Ownership & The Roman Empire With Eric off on assignment at the Australian Little League Championships, it's just Spoon and Rolsey holding down the fort. The boys chat about Rolsey’s looming U.S. holiday (will he finally see a Cardinals win in person?), the Diamondbacks' emotional rollercoaster of a season, and the confus…

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Weekend Pickoff: We Can Be Expots When Rolsey Isn’t Here 41:44

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It’s a two-man weave this weekend with Spoon and Eric holding it down while Rolsey is off the grid. Spoon’s riding the D-Backs emotional roller coaster (again), Eric is quietly horrified that Rockies–Marlins is even on the TV, and we try to figure out what exactly happened to Jesús Luzardo. The Cubs are hitting a critical stretch, the Destiny Draft…

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One Man’s Therapy Session Is Another Man’s Podcast 1:02:55

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Spoon is spiralling, Eric is flying, and Rolsey’s basically on a beach already. The boys reconvene to unpack the last week of baseball — from the Diamondbacks’ bullpen disasterclass to the Blue Jays' mini heater. We go around the horn with some of our favourite (and least favourite) storylines of the week, then debut a new segment: Hall of Good, ce…

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Expat Chat: Tyler Maun 1:01:18

5M ago1:01:18

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We’re joined by our good mate Tyler Maun — co-host of The Show Before the Show podcast and international baseball broadcaster for events around the world — for a deeply therapeutic chat about the Colorado Rockies. We unpack what’s gone wrong (again), what could actually fix it, and whether there’s any light at the end of the purple tunnel. Plus, we…

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Do You Know What It’s Like To Be Youngry? 47:40

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All three boys are back in the booth and the emotional spectrum is… wide. Rolsey’s flying high after the Cardinals sweep the D-Backs and wants to know just how youngry Spoon is feeling. (Answer: not very.) Meanwhile, Spoon and Eric are in full vibes-crash mode after a rough week for their squads. Eric brings some deeply weird stats to the table, we…