Best Joe Posnanski Podcasts (2025)

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Letter of the Law vs. Spirit of the Law 56:22

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6d ago56:22

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Joe and Mike are back to debate the rules of baseball (again) and whether they make sense. Plus, an update on their charity items, and of course, a few tangents.

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Christoph Paul - So, You Want to Get Your Novel Published? 1:05:15

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Today I talk with indie publisher, Christoph Paul of Clash Books. We discuss the publishing process—from acquisition, to editorial, to marketing and publicity, to distribution, to the retail bookshelf, revealing step-by-step how the sausage is made, and highlighting some of the differences between corporate and indie publishing, and even self-publi…

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Chad Channing - My Favorite Nirvana Drummer 58:04

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Nirvana, like Spinal Tap, went through a lot of drummers. Dave Grohl was the 7th, Dan Peters (Mudhoney) was the 6th and the 5th, my favorite, was Chad Channing. Although Chad missed the "Nevermind" rocket ride, he was with the band when it recorded the seminal grunge classic "Bleach." I talk to Chad about our early punk days on the Kitsap Peninsula…

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Kim Hunt - @slaythegop 43:51

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Today I'm excited to talk with one of the leading voices in battling online misinformation and graft - Kim Hunt. Kim is a whip smart Zoomer who is ambitious and full of integrity (the kind that only a journalism degree will give you). Kim's weapon of choice is the "response video" in which she creates TikTok and Reels that counters popular politica…

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It’s a Shame No One Talks About the NFL 1:08:29

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Joe and Mike are back to break down the ESPN/NFL Network RedZone deal. Plus, the Red Sox are hot, the Yankees are… not, and other matters of great national importance.

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Pete Droge - Pistol Packing Pete is Back! 1:00:25

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On any weekend in the early '90s, almost every music venue in Seattle was a mess of flannel, long hair, and distorted reverb. But if that wasn't your mood, you could always find one or two boot-scooting bar bands like Kitchen Radio, Lazy Susan, and Ramadillo blowing the roof off some dirty little bar. Out of that small alt-country sub-scene arose o…

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Augustine Sedgewick - Fatherhood 1:02:17

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I love fatherhood - I love what it has shaped me into as a person. It has given me reserves of love and patience I didn't know were possible. Being a father fills me with anxiety, but at the same time, my endless gratitude calms me. This makes me wonder why fatherhood is so rewarding for some and so difficult for others. In his book "Fatherhood: A …

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The Original Oaf 1:16:32

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In a completely necessary and not at all ridiculous exercise, Joe and Mike classify baseball’s most famous stars by height, weight, and vibes. Tall guys. Little guys. Weirdly medium guys. Plus some other meaningless things.

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Elisabeth Rosenthal - An American Sickness 1:01:43

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Today I talk with Doctor and NY Times Journalist, Elisabeth Rosenthal about her seminal book An American Sickness. Why does an arthritis injection cost $19K in one hospital and $90k in another? Why does the same insurance company pay both prices without push back? Our healthcare system is a funhouse of twisted logic that only makes sense when seen …

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Steve Backus - Carve or Starve 57:01

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I'm back in the saddle today with another old friend - world-renowned chainsaw sculptor Steve Backus. Steve has been creating bears, whales, eagles, gnomes, and mermaids from massive pieces of wood for over 40 years. He organizes and judges sculpting competitions internationally and has appeared on the show "Saw Dogs". I talk with Steve about his t…

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SOS: This Episode Is About the Yankees 1:09:19

2M ago1:09:19

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After a ridiculous comeback win against the Mariners, Joe and Mike had no choice but to spend almost an entire episode talking about a team they famously can’t stand. Plus some meaningless things!

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Jamie Ford & Jen Soriano - Generational Trauma . . . Revisited 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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Today's episode is hosted by New York Times bestselling author, and Fresh Face alum, Jamie Ford. Don't worry, Jonathan will be back next week! In Episode 7, Jonathan invited Jamie on to discuss his book "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy," which focused on inherited trauma passed down through seven generations of Chinese women. In today's conversatio…

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Cassidy Krug - Life After the Olympics 59:21

2M ago59:21

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Jonathan has gone fishing. Stepping in as his substitute this week is his good friend Danny O'Neil, who you may remember from the Grudges episode. Danny sits down with national champion and Olympic diver Cassidy Krug to discuss her book "Resurface: A Guide to Navigating Life's Biggest Transitions". Cassidy opens up about her time competing at the h…

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Willy Vlautin - Write Me a Love Song Where Nobody Gets Decapitated 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Jonathan speaks with his old friend and great American fiction writer, Willy Vlautin. Willy is the author of seven novels, including his most recent, The Horse, which helped earn him the 2025 Joyce Carol Oates Prize. Three of his books have been adapted into films, including Night Always Comes, The Motel Life and Lean on Pete. In addition to his wr…

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This One’s Actually Urgent 1:39:39

2M ago1:39:39

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After confidently declaring last week’s Poscast an “emergency,” Joe and Mike return to admit they missed the real one by minutes. Devers is headed to San Francisco, and the guys have some catching up to do..hopefully before something else happens.

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Peter Blackstock - No Depression: Roots Music & Culture 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

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Today I talk with famed music journalist Peter Blackstock about his time discovering and reviewing bands in Austin, Nashville, North Carolina, and Seattle. Together with his partner Grant Alden, Peter launched the roots music magazine, No Depression. What started as an AOL discussion group on "Alternative Country," No Depression (named after an Unc…

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Emergency Mayhem 1:05:55

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Joe and Mike continue their mission of overreacting to every ‘emergency’ across Major League Baseball—and some unrelated sports for good measure. And as always, some meaningless things!

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Dalton Conley - Nature & Nurture 59:36

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Turns out the idea of nature vs. nurture is an overly simplistic way of describing how our genes correlate with our environments. For 150 years, scientists, sociologists, theologians, politicians, and philosophers have argued over this binary idea of determinism. My guest today, Professor Dalton Conley, writes that the answer is more like nature & …

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Emergency Poscast: We’re Back 59:51

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After a crazy month, Joe and Mike are back. Aaron Judge might hit .400? This is an emergency! The guys go through the latest stories in sports and some other meaningless things.

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Charles Peterson's Nirvana 57:12

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Today I talk with an old friend from the halcyon days of grunge, photographer Charles Peterson. Charles is known for capturing some of the most iconic B&W shots of that era, many of which were used by Sub Pop for album cover art including, Soundgarden's Screaming Life EP and Ultramega OK as well as Mudhoney's Superfuzz Bigmuff. Charles was also ins…

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Marc Hartzman - The UFO Episode 58:47

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Today I open the X-Files with author Marc Hartzman. We dive into all things extraterrestrial, from outer space to the outer limits. We discuss shaved monkeys, frozen brains, and interdimensional beings. We explore the idea of visitations to ancient Egypt, as well as the possibility of an alien Atlantis. We discuss remote viewing (ESP) and my dream …

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Chris Wilcha - Keeping the Dream Alive 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

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I speak with filmmaker Chris Wilcha about the themes of his new film, "Flipside." In the film, Chris tells his career story beginning as a young, idealistic filmmaker who sets out to become a documentarian but finds himself later in life as a commercial director with hard drives full of unfinished films. Ironically, many of the films are about arti…

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Emily M. Bender & Alex Hanna - The AI Con 1:01:29

4M ago1:01:29

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To follow up last week's conversation on the robot hordes I talk with authors and podcasters, Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna about AI hype. The two argue in their new book The AI Con, that there is nothing intelligent about machine learning and that the technology is nothing more than "souped-up autocomplete." They discuss the ways in which we, as …

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Allison Pugh - The Last Human Job 54:52

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AI and data analytics have created some miraculous efficiencies over the last couple of years. AI helps me stay organized and assists with research and interview prep. Sometimes, you just need a mindless automaton. That said, when it comes time to buy my groceries, I want to talk to a clerk. I want my hair cut by my barber, Chuck—the same guy I’ve …

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Jim Thomsen - "There's Always Work at the Post Office" 57:01

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I recently read a New York Times article titled "The Gen X Career Meltdown," which discussed how GenXers are aging out of the workforce early due to technology and the collapse of the creative industries. It reminded me of an old friend, journalist and literary editor, Jim Thomsen. Jim writes on Substack about the bittersweet journey of chasing his…

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BONUS POSCAST: The Diamond King 52:18

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It’s a bonus episode of the Poscast! Joe sits down with the guys from “The Diamond King” film: Director Marq Evans, Actor John Ortiz, and The Diamond King himself, Dick Perez.

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JW Ocker - How to Start a Cult 55:58

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Author JW Ocker is a man who has devoted himself to the study and research of bizarre cultural phenomena. In his book Cult Following: the Extreme Sects that Capture our Imagination - And Take Over our Lives, he sets his sights on cults. This week on A Fresh Face in Hell, JW joins me to discuss cults, their origins, belief systems, paradigms, recrui…

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Silly Baseball Stats 1:31:32

4M ago1:31:32

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Joe and Mike go through the silliest statistics in baseball. Plus, the 1991 Re-POScars!

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Danny Bland - Rock n' Roll Road Warrior 43:43

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Today we hear stories from the road with rock n' roll tour manager Danny Bland. After decades of playing in bands like Cat Butt, Best Kissers in the World, and The Dwarves, Danny used his experience to become a legendary tour manager. From Dave Alvin, Willie Nelson, John Doe to the Blasters and the Supersuckers, Danny operates as a referee, therapi…

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Nurse Lexi - Stories from the Emergency Room 1:03:02

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When doing research for my novels, I often consult historians, scholars, and professionals to create more nuanced profiles for my characters. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some truly fascinating people in incredible careers. Today, I want to tap into that by bringing on one of my favorites—a talented ER nurse named Lexi. H…

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Penguins Doing Penguin Things 1:12:11

5M ago1:12:11

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Joe and Mike are back this week to announce the winners from their baseball card opening charity for ALS. Plus, Joe has a cool new shirt and some shockingly meaningful things.

Joe Posnanski Podcasts

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The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur

Joe Posnanski

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A Few More Words

Joe Posnanski

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A Fresh Face in Hell with Jonathan Evison

NYT Bestselling Author, Jonathan Evison

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Letter of the Law vs. Spirit of the Law 56:22

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Christoph Paul - So, You Want to Get Your Novel Published? 1:05:15

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Chad Channing - My Favorite Nirvana Drummer 58:04

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Kim Hunt - @slaythegop 43:51

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It’s a Shame No One Talks About the NFL 1:08:29

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Pete Droge - Pistol Packing Pete is Back! 1:00:25

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Augustine Sedgewick - Fatherhood 1:02:17

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The Original Oaf 1:16:32

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Elisabeth Rosenthal - An American Sickness 1:01:43

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Steve Backus - Carve or Starve 57:01

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SOS: This Episode Is About the Yankees 1:09:19

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Jamie Ford & Jen Soriano - Generational Trauma . . . Revisited 1:00:24

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Cassidy Krug - Life After the Olympics 59:21

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Willy Vlautin - Write Me a Love Song Where Nobody Gets Decapitated 1:07:20

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This One’s Actually Urgent 1:39:39

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Peter Blackstock - No Depression: Roots Music & Culture 1:04:34

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Emergency Mayhem 1:05:55

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Dalton Conley - Nature & Nurture 59:36

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Emergency Poscast: We’re Back 59:51

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Charles Peterson's Nirvana 57:12

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Marc Hartzman - The UFO Episode 58:47

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Chris Wilcha - Keeping the Dream Alive 1:00:39

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Emily M. Bender & Alex Hanna - The AI Con 1:01:29

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Allison Pugh - The Last Human Job 54:52

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Jim Thomsen - "There's Always Work at the Post Office" 57:01

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BONUS POSCAST: The Diamond King 52:18

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JW Ocker - How to Start a Cult 55:58

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Silly Baseball Stats 1:31:32

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Danny Bland - Rock n' Roll Road Warrior 43:43

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Nurse Lexi - Stories from the Emergency Room 1:03:02

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Penguins Doing Penguin Things 1:12:11