Best Wacky B Podcasts (2025)

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Jackalope Tales – ‘Twas the Night Before Punkmas 9:25

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2d ago9:25

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Gather ’round the fire, spike your cocoa (or don’t—we won’t judge), and tuck in your little anarchists. This Christmas Eve, Charles and Lisa invite you into the warm, flickering glow of Jackalope Tales for a holiday tradition that definitely would’ve gotten you grounded as a kid. In ‘Twas the Night Before Punkmas, we read a beloved Christmas story……

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Best of Baseball Bar-B-Cast 2025: Pedro Martinez, Cal Ripken Jr., Jacob Wilson, Lucas Giolito and more! 57:48

3d ago57:48

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With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year within reach, it’s time to take a look back at the year that was with some of the best moments from the show in 2025. Come take a journey throughout the year and listen to some of the biggest names in baseball. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are first …

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Tarik Skubal Joins Team USA, Alex Bregman Possibly Going Out West & Padres Make a Surprise Signing! 1:16:02

7d ago1:16:02

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With roughly three months until the start of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA’s pitching rotation just got a huge bump as they go for their second championship in the tournament. Tarik Skubal was announced as the latest starting pitcher added to the roster, and adding the reigning AL Cy Young might be the biggest addition they’ve had yet. …

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Lil Sauce's Side Adventure 1:08:21

7d ago1:08:21

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It's finally time to find out what Lil Sauce has been up to! While the rest of the gang has been running around Isla Numus hunting monsters, Sauce is hunting for answers as to what happened to Blankspace and who the chief was trying to warn him was behind a massive conspiracy that could mean the end of Isla Numus as a whole! What answers will Sauce…

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Jackalope Tales – Tales From The Rock n’ Roll Mercenary, Pt 2 1:12:35

9d ago1:12:35

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Part 2 of our descent into the beautiful chaos that is Marky Ray—and this time, the guitars don’t survive. In this episode, Marky pulls back the curtain on life on the road with Nine Inch Nails, where industrial rage wasn’t just a vibe, it was a line item in the budget. Hear how touring with Trent Reznor meant nightly onstage meltdowns, flying inst…

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Munetaka Murakami Signing Soon, Free Agency Flurry & Examining World Baseball Classic Rosters 1:19:58

10d ago1:19:58

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There has been a lot of hype around Japanese superstar slugger Munetaka Murakami, as he was posted this offseason. With his posting nearing expiration, many are wondering which MLB team might make a move for the first baseman, or if there is a chance that he might not sign at all and stay in Japan for next season. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-…

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Pete Alonso Says “Good Morning, Baltimore” and Joins the Orioles, What’s Next for the Mets & Suarez Signs with Braves 1:17:23

14d ago1:17:23

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The Polar Bear has gone extinct in Queens as career New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has joined the Baltimore Orioles. A fan favorite for seven seasons—during which he set the franchise home run record, captured the single-season rookie home run record, and won multiple Home Run Derby titles—Alonso will be wearing orange and black next seaso…

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Fallout of Edwin Díaz Dashing to the Dodgers, Scott Boras Holds Court at the Winter Meetings & White Sox Win Big 41:46

16d ago41:46

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Reactions are still coming in following the shocking news of Edwin Díaz leaving the New York Mets after six seasons and joining the reigning back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers. We’re starting to get a better picture of what led the All-Star closer to take his talents out west. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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Jackalope Tales – Tales From The Rock n’ Roll Mercenary, Pt 1 56:31

16d ago56:31

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This week, Charles and Lisa crack open the tour-stained, whiskey-splashed saga of a true road warrior: Professor Marky Ray, Cleveland’s own Master of Music and the man lovingly (and fearfully) known as The Rock and Roll Mercenary. For five decades, Marky Ray has been everywhere—onstage, backstage, under the stage, lost behind the stage—and playing …

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BREAKING NEWS: Edwin Díaz signs with the Dodgers & Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies 38:10

17d ago38:10

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The annual baseball Winter Meetings were quiet — until suddenly they weren’t. Within a span of minutes, news broke that the Philadelphia Phillies had re-signed Kyle Schwarber, bringing him back to the City of Brotherly Love. While the move wasn’t entirely surprising, it was the news that followed that left the baseball world shaking. On this episod…

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2025 Baseball Winter Meetings Get Underway, Jeff Kent Elected to Hall of Fame & Sonny Gray vs. the Yankees 57:38

18d ago57:38

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The 2025 edition of the baseball winter meetings is officially underway in Orlando, Florida, and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is on the scene. This is normally the week when deals start to bloom and big free agents are plucked from the tree. Just last year we saw Juan Soto and the New York Mets agree to a deal, as well as Max Fried joining the New …

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Lucas Giolito Talks Being a Free Agent, 2025 Red Sox Season + Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens’ Last Shot at the Hall of Fame 1:27:09

22d ago1:27:09

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There aren’t many debates hotter than who should and shouldn’t be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. While members of the BBWAA are tasked with voting on the standard ballot, the veterans committee votes on a smaller ballot to determine whether those who fell through the cracks will ultimately achieve baseball immortality. On this episode of B…

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 27 - Getting Hard 45:16

21d ago45:16

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As the gang continues their hunt for the two remaining monsters needed to secure Rorick's freedom, they decide to direct their aim at "King Fortunis," a hulking falcon Aarakocra known to have once been a leading member of The Beasts. The gang heads to The Beasts' HQ, a warehouse-sized gym known as The Gridiron, in hopes their target is there. Will …

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Jackalope Tales – Ring My Bell 50:53

23d ago50:53

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This week, Charles and Lisa kick off the holiday season the only way they know how—by dragging a Salvation Army bucket straight into the shadows and shaking it like it owes them money. In Ring My Bell, your two favorite festive disasters dive into the strangely inspiring, mildly cursed world of musicians who got “discovered” while ringing that famo…

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Dylan Cease Lands Mega Deal with Blue Jays, Red Sox Trade for Sonny Gray & Relievers on the Move 1:21:39

24d ago1:21:39

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The Toronto Blue Jays made a major impact on the baseball world when they won the AL pennant and came within a game of winning the World Series this past season. However, just because they got so close to a title doesn’t mean they didn’t see room for improvement, and with one fell swoop, they found themselves a new potential ace for their rotation.…

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2025 MLB Time Capsule: Ohtani’s Special Pillow, Baseball Pope, Misiorowski’s Charizard & Yankees’ Torpedo Bats 1:35:03

28d ago1:35:03

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The 2025 Major League Baseball season was one of the most memorable in recent history. From the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming the first repeat champions since the New York Yankees’ ’90s dynasty to the incredible run that brought the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series since 1993, it’s time to look back at the unforgettable moments from the…

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Jackalope Tales – Cruisin’ For A Bruisin’ 1:00:19

30d ago1:00:19

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Strap on your floaties and clutch your all-you-can-eat shrimp cocktails—because this week’s Jackalope Tales sets sail straight into the choppy waters of cruise-ship musical disasters. Charles dives head-first into the murky mystery of Taime Downe and the fiancée who “accidentally” went overboard. Was it a tragic fall? A drunken mishap? Or one of th…

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Mets and Rangers swap vets, Tatsuya Imai says no to the Dodgers & Steinbrenner talks Yankees money 1:10:10

1M ago1:10:10

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The New York Mets and the Texas Rangers made a splashy deal on Sunday night that saw Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien trade places. Nimmo, who has been with the Mets organization since 2011, will head to Arlington, while the three-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glover and Silver Slugger winner Semien takes his defensive specialty to Flushing. On this …

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Everything you need to know about Murakami, Imai and Okamoto + qualifying-offer surprises 1:41:12

1M ago1:41:12

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Every MLB offseason there seems to be a new Japanese baseball sensation set to take Major League Baseball by storm. With the arrivals of Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teams are hoping to find similar superstars across the globe to help bolster their chances of bringing home a championship. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz an…

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Session Zero University - Creating Your Own One-Page TTRPG with Skyler Gorsett 1:05:31

1M ago1:05:31

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Join us as Skyler, Creator and Creative Director at Session Zero Heroes, talks about One-Page TTRPGs: why they’re useful, and how to create them. Whether you’re hoping to create one for an upcoming one-page TTRPG jam, or to run a specific and simplistic game for your players, this information the tips Skyler shares from his experience will be inval…

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Jackalope Tales – The Bear Necessities 46:01

1M ago46:01

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In this week’s darkly educational episode, Charles and Lisa unzip the fur suit and expose one of the music industry’s most ridiculous, poorly-kept secrets: when a label says a musician was “attacked by a bear,” it usually means the only wildlife involved was cocaine, bad decisions, and a manager who’s very tired. Lisa dives deep into the surprising…

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Needs for every MLB team this offseason, big questions for free agents + Mariners bring back Josh Naylor 1:19:39

1M ago1:19:39

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With the General Manager Meetings all wrapped up, the groundwork is being laid for what is sure to be a busy offseason. After the Los Angeles Dodgers captured back-to-back World Series titles, teams are aiming to knock them off their throne and every club has needs to make that happen. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan S…

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Judge edges out Raleigh and repeats as MVP with Ohtani, Skenes-Yankees report + Scott Boras at it again 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

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As the winners were announced for the end-of-year MLB awards, there weren’t many surprises regarding who would take home hardware this season. However, the one race everyone speculated about—the American League MVP—finally delivered an answer on Thursday night. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the ext…

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 26 - Wacky Wavy Abatable Wands Co. 1:04:17

1M ago1:04:17

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Lil Sauce is still out in the city hunting down the organization that took down Blankspace. With the defeat of the Mitosisaurus, checking off one of the three monstrosities the rest of the gang needs to hunt down, they decide to swing by a magic shop to identify the handful of items on their persons. Will they find anything particularly useful? Or …

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Jackalope Tales – Why Y’all Be Fistin’? 46:32

1M ago46:32

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Things get bloody backstage this week on Jackalope Tales, where peace, love, and understanding take a beer bottle to the face. Charles swings first with the story of Finch vs. Disturbed, a chaotic tour that went from eyeliner to ER visit faster than you can say “Down with the Sickness.” He unpacks the night the emo kids and the muscle bros turned a…

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Latest on MLB’s Gambling Scandal with Emmanuel Clase, Judge vs. Raleigh One More Time & Rookie of the Year Winners 1:14:28

1M ago1:14:28

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On Sunday, charges were announced stemming from alleged gambling misconduct involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz. Both pitchers have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, among other charges, and each could face up to 65 years in prison. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Ja…

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The future of the Blue Jays after their World Series run, Rockies make a shocking hire + Good Bad Uggla returns 1:21:50

2M ago1:21:50

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When the Toronto Blue Jays went on their miracle postseason run that landed them just two outs shy of winning the World Series, very few believed they’d be in that position during the regular season. However, after falling just short of the ultimate goal, the question now remains: where do the Jays go from here? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Ca…

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Dodgers celebrate their title, the lingering effects of LA winning another World Series & players opting in 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their ninth franchise championship this past Saturday and by Monday afternoon, they were celebrating their title back home with a victory parade. As the organization enjoyed its winnings with Dodgers Nation, many are left wondering how long this current dynasty will continue. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, …

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Jackalope Tales – Catch You On The B Side 50:18

2M ago50:18

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This week, Lisa and Charles dig through the dusty grooves on the flip side of the record—where the strangest and sometimes darkest stories hide. Lisa drops the needle on “Unchained Melody,” the iconic B side that soared without Phil Spector’s meddling hand—though he somehow strutted off with the credit anyway. She breaks down how one of the most ro…

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Dodgers repeat as World Series champions, Yamamoto named MVP & win incredible Game 7 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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For the first time since the New York Yankees’ 90s dynasty, baseball has a back-to-back champion — and it’s the Los Angeles Dodgers. After falling into a 3–2 hole in this World Series, the Dodgers went into Toronto, won Games 6 and 7 and captured their ninth title in franchise history. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan S…

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Trey Yesavage’s historic World Series start has Blue Jays one win away from title + Game 6 in Toronto preview 47:38

2M ago47:38

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The 2025 edition of the World Series has taken some serious twists and turns, including the historic 18-inning Game 3. However, what the baseball world witnessed in Game 5 was something that nobody — including the Toronto Blue Jays — could’ve possibly imagined. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about …

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E5 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 52:41

2M ago52:41

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Time is running out as the monsters get more and more aggressive. With the diary in hand and the knowledge of how to end the horrors of this cursed night, the team must procure the final elements and rush to Sanctuary Rock if they ever want to see the end of this nightmare. Will they be able to enact the ritual necessary to cancel the themautergic …

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Jackalope Tales – So I Had To Say I Killed You, In A Song 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

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In this chilling installment of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa turn up the volume on the darkest corners of the music world — songs inspired by real murders and serial killers. From haunting folk ballads that romanticize revenge to heavy metal confessions straight out of a crime scene, this episode dives into the stories that make you ask, “Wait…

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Ohtani mashes, Freeman walks it off in 18th to give Dodgers 2-1 World Series lead 56:59

2M ago56:59

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays knew that Game 3 of this World Series would be pivotal, but neither could have imagined it would take 18 innings to decide a winner. However, that’s exactly what happened, as the Dodgers pulled out a victory to take a 2-1 series lead. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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Dodgers and Blue Jays take one game each in Toronto as World Series shifts to Los Angeles 49:02

2M ago49:02

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The 2025 edition of the World Series got off to a raucous start after the Toronto Blue Jays took Game 1 with an offensive blitz, leaving everyone wondering if this could be the year the Commissioner's Trophy lands in Canada. However, Yoshinobu Yamamoto put those early thoughts to rest with his Game 2 gem that helped the Los Angeles Dodgers even the…

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E4 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 56:52

2M ago56:52

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The final monster rears its ugly head as the Gatorsaurus, an alligator-like goliath attempting to eat Onyx straight out of the island lighthouse. The team races to save her, but what can they possibly do against a leviathan such as this? Perhaps Grieve's expertise in animalia will come in handy? Will they soothe the savage beast? Or will the murder…

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2025 World Series Preview: Can the Dodgers repeat as champions? Will the Blue Jays win their first title since 1993? 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

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When the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners this past Monday night, they punched their ticket to their first Fall Classic since 1993. Game 7 delivered everything a baseball fan could want, including George Springer’s go-ahead three-run home run — the difference-maker that will live forever in Toronto sports history. Now, they face off …

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Jackalope Tales – Chelsea You In Hell 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

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Part of the Jackalope Tales Halloween Series Check into the Chelsea Hotel… if you dare. In this chilling installment of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa pull back the bloodstained curtains on the notorious New York landmark where creativity met calamity. From doomed lovers and deranged artists to rockstars who never quite checked out, the Chelsea’…

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Ohtani’s greatest game ever sends Dodgers back to the World Series + ALCS comes down to Game 7 51:19

2M ago51:19

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When Shohei Ohtani hit the 50-50 milestone last season in Miami, many thought it was one of the greatest single performances in baseball history. Little did they know, Ohtani would go on to deliver an even more impressive feat in a series-clinching game that sent his Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series, just one year after winning the Comm…

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Dodgers on verge of back-to-back NL titles, Blue Jays even ALCS to guarantee a series return to Toronto 49:57

2M ago49:57

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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night and are now just one win away from repeating as National League champions, with hopes of back-to-back World Series titles in their sight. The Brew Crew will need to channel some of the 2004 Boston Red Sox magic to overcome their 0–3 deficit but it won’t be easy, especially con…

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E3 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 44:55

2M ago44:55

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In hopes of restoring power to the campgrounds, the team has ventured into the woods to discover that the Scrungus isn't the only horror haunting the habitat. Bigfoot has revealed himself as a new player in the game, and he's out for blood! Will the team of cowardly campers be able to restart the generator? Or will Bigfoot usher them to their final…

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Dodgers’ brilliant pitching sinks Brewers to 0-2 NLCS hole + Mariners two wins away from 1st World Series berth 55:55

2M ago55:55

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The Milwaukee Brewers won the most games this season with their impressive and dynamic play on the field. However, when the Los Angeles Dodgers came to American Family Field two days ago, they arrived with two elite starting pitchers, hoping to shut down the Brew Crew and return to LA in the driver’s seat. That is exactly what happened. On this epi…

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Jackalope Tales – Boohemian Rhapsody 52:47

2M ago52:47

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This week, Charles and Lisa crank up the ghost stories and turn down the lights for another episode in our scary Halloween series. In Boohemian Rhapsody, the duo dives into the haunted homes of rock royalty and pop icons who found themselves sharing more than just chart-topping hits—they were sharing space with spirits. Charles chills us with the e…

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Mariners take Game 1 of ALCS, Brewers & Dodgers set for NLCS clash + Cubs-Tigers postmortem 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

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After the epic 15-inning ALDS Game 5 classic that saw the Seattle Mariners take down the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays were set to take on a tired M’s club in the ALCS. However, the Mariners proved them wrong and shocked the baseball world by taking down Toronto on the road and grabbing an early 1-0 series advantage. On this episode of the …

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Dodgers walk-off into the NLCS, Cubs force Game 5 with Brewers & Tigers-Mariners set for Friday showdown 53:07

3M ago53:07

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have booked their 8th trip to the National League Championship Series since 2013 by walking off in the bottom of the 11th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. While Dodgers fans celebrated advancing, it was Orion Kerkering and the rest of Philly left wondering what if. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mi…

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Blue Jays eliminate the Yankees, Tigers-M’s go to Game 5 and Phillies & Cubs force Game 4 in NLDS 54:55

3M ago54:55

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The Toronto Blue Jays are the first team to punch their ticket to the League Championship Series after knocking out the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. It’ll be the first time since 2016 that Canada’s team will be playing for the AL pennant. However, their opponent is still up in the air, with a massive Game 5 set to take place on Friday. On t…

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E2 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

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The campers are interrupted by the horrible Scrungus, a monstrosity of Martin Fresh's creation resembling an oozing bearlike horror. As the group flees, spreading itself across the campgrounds, the monstrous mutation follows in pursuit. Will the team be able to escape this colossal critter, or will its savage strike be their end? Find out on this e…

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Jackalope Tales – The Hex Files 55:19

3M ago55:19

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This Halloween, Charles and Lisa slip on their velvet capes and light some black candles for a séance with the one and only Stevie Nicks—rock’s reigning witch. In The Hex Files, the duo digs into all the musicians who may have crossed Stevie and mysteriously paid the price. Was Lindsey Buckingham’s post-Fleetwood career hexed? Did Don Henley’s luck…

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Yankees on the brink of elimination, Mariners win first home postseason game since ’01 & Dodgers take early NLDS lead 58:43

3M ago58:43

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Cam Schlittler's historic night leads Yankees to ALDS + Wild Card recap & ALDS/NLDS previews 1:20:24

3M ago1:20:24

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October is when MLB legends are made and Thursday night a Yankee came through with a legendary performance to close out the Wild Card round. The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox to move on to the ALDS behind a historic performance from Cam Schlittler. He became the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to throw eight scoreless innings…