Best Mark Chavez Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Leiter Jr. Signed, Pick 8 in 2026 MLB Draft, A’s Rule 5 Draft Review, Winter Meeting Wrap-Up, This Player in A’s History: Eric Chavez 1:16:52

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16d ago1:16:52

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Today, we discuss the first major move of the offseason as the A’s are in agreement on a one year contract with RHP Mark Leiter, Jr. The MLB heads its Draft Lottery to determine the draft order for the 2026 Draft and the A’s ended up securing the number 8 as we discuss which prospect experts project they will select. The Rule 5 Draft has come and g…

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Episode 928 - The Listeners 2:34:54

1h ago2:34:54

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We say goodbye to 2025 with our most romantic call-in episode ever, featuring our listeners and their questions, riddles, and a proposal! Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

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Episode 927 - Abby Shumka 1:48:18

2d ago1:48:18

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Abby Shumka returns to talk Christmas parties, neighbourhood construction, and Mexico. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

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Michael Stefanic Interview 30:12

3d ago30:12

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Hey there A’s Day happy holiday week! Today, join us for an A’s Day exclusive as we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with newly signed INF Michael Stefanic. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!By A’s Day

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Kim Rejected 4 Year Offer, Changes Coming to Sutter Health Park, This Player in A’s History: Blue Moon Odom, Upcoming Player Interview Announcement 50:04

11d ago50:04

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Happy Friday A’s Day Fans! Today, we discuss a report that Free Agent SS/2B Ha-Seong Kim rejected the A’s 4 year/$48 million offer before re-signing with the Atlanta Braves on a 1 year/$20 million dollar contract and what it potentially means for the outlook of the team’s offseason plans moving forward. On Wednesday, the A’s announced upgrades are …

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2025 Wrap-Up: Gals Chat, A Corn Cob, Alaska, and One Man, ep. 333 1:12:57

7d ago1:12:57

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To send 2025 off into the great abyss, we have a sensational year-end Basic Folk roundtable featuring Lizzie's group chat: Kaïa Kater, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, and Isa Burke. It can feel so challenging to know which media you can trust and whose takes you can really take to the bank. There is no one we trust more to wrap-up this wild and wacky year than…

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Ep 56: The Christmas Episode 49:39

8d ago49:39

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Hohoho and a happy holiday from Town! Mark, Ryan and Chris play “Quizmas” - a festive trivia game about the past year of events in the town. It’s Ryan vs Chris with Mark as quiz master but townies are encouraged to play along. Mark and Ryan also unveil a new (improvised) Christmas carol that will be sung every year from here on out. Plus, we see a …

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A’s Make Marte’s No Trade List, Navigating Remainder of Offseason, Art of Plate Discipline 1:06:07

9d ago1:06:07

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Today, we discuss Ketel Marte naming the Athletics as one of the teams on his No Trade List. Later, with flurries of moves being completed league wide, we discuss what free agent and trade options may be available at their position areas of need. Finally, we dive into the world of the Art of Hitting Discipline and how this area of improvement can a…

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Episode 926 - Kelli Ogmundson 1:45:42

11d ago1:45:42

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Actress Kelli Ogmundson returns to talk sleep apnea, Jumbotron soccer, and '90s movie remakes. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

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Ep 55: The Round Up 47:33

15d ago47:33

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Hey all you Sheriff’s it’s the last round up of 2025! We read your comments, including a few “dick horses”. We build a car wash for our town. We get a pitch for a citizen that just sits in a lawn chair and randomly shows up places. Mark plays so many characters this episode and the town gets an official sister city in Bergen, Norway! Sign up for ou…

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Michael Stefanic Signed to Minors Deal, Winter Meetings Rumors, Two Prime Bounce Back Candidates 36:03

16d ago36:03

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Today, we discuss the latest signing as the A’s agree to a 1 year deal with INF Michael Stefanic which includes an invite to Spring Training. Later, we discuss any rumblings from Winter Meetings involving the Athletics before highlighting two A’s players we believe are set for a bounce back season in 2026. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!…

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Episode 925 - Conor Holler 1:46:57

16d ago1:46:57

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Comedian Conor Holler returns to talk the future, the planetarium, and mime. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

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Ketel Marte to the A’s?, Winter Meeting Expectations, Look Into Vegas Ballpark Experience, A’s Sign JJ Goss to Minors Deal, This Player in A’s History: Liam Hendricks 1:03:47

24d ago1:03:47

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Today, we explore a trade rumor where an ESPN article written by Jeff Passan mentions Ketel Marte as a potential trade candidate from the Diamondbacks for the A’s were listed as a potential trade partner. Later, we provide what expectations we have and what the team should do with MLB Winter Meetings kicking off in Orlando on Monday. Then, we discu…

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Madison Cunningham is Embarrassed All the Time. ep. 332 59:12

21d ago59:12

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Our episode with Madison Cunningham was one of those all-time Basic Folk moments where a guest gets really deep really quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with this brilliant young torchbearer of the folk tradition to celebrate the release of her new album, 'Ace.' Cunningham grew up in the church, an environment which shaped he…

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Ep 54: The Curio Shop w/ Andrew McNee 51:49

23d ago51:49

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Actor and Dungeon Master Andrew McNee (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) talks with Mark and Ryan about growing up in Vancouver and ordering the wrong coffee at the wrong time on Commercial Drive. The boys nerd out over Romulan Ale, and full size chocolate bar houses on Halloween. Andrew builds and operates the town’s antique store and curio shop, he also buil…

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Bullpen Reinforcements May Cost More, Vision Into 2028 Vegas Roster 29:25

23d ago29:25

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Today, with the news of two high leverage relievers being signed above market value, we discuss what this means for the A’s offseason plans and what steps they need to take to upgrade their areas of need in the bullpen. Then, we take a look into the future and envision what the 2028 roster could look like once the team is set to call Las Vegas home…

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Episode 924 - Abdul Aziz 1:35:04

26d ago1:35:04

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Comedian Abdul Aziz returns to talk Stitches, a fetching machine, and a spooky movie theatre. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

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Wander Suero Signed, Three Hypothetical Trades, This Player in A’s History: Bobby Shantz 52:31

27d ago52:31

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We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday! Today, we discuss the A’s signing RHP Wander Suero to a MiLB contract. Later, we get creative discussing three trades that would have a major impact on the league outlook of the A’s and their aligned trade partner. Finally, we wrap with the newest edition of This Player in A’s History talking …

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Ep 53: The Outskirts 43:59

30d ago43:59

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It’s the third installment of our serialized storyline The Outskirts - on going stories from the outskirts of town. In this episode we find out the truth behind the pig and the plane crash, we follow our man on the run, Engle, as he tries to get $5000, we spend time with the men on a business trip sharing a room, and briefly checkin on “The Minotau…

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Episode 923 - Maddy Kelly 1:33:04

1M ago1:33:04

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Comedian Maddy Kelly returns to talk her haircare routine, a missing wallet, and the big book sale. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

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Road Map to Being The 2025 Blue Jays, Best Lineup Options, Two More Minor League Contracts 1:00:38

1M ago1:00:38

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Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the blueprint for the Athletics to follow along in the footsteps of the Toronto Blue Jays going from one of the worst in the American League to Game 7 of the World Series. Later, we discuss lineup construction for the 2026 team along with three minor league contracts the A’s signed last week. Holy Toledo, l…

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Bleday Gets DFA’d, Three Added to the 40 Man Roster, Who to Add to the Bullpen, This Player in A’s History: Carney Lansford 1:01:14

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Today, we discuss the surprising move of OF JJ Bleday being designated for assignment by the A’s earlier this week. Three players are added to the 40 man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft Deadline and what impact they may have on the club in 2026. Later, we explore the Bullpen Free Agent and Trade Market to turn an area of weakness into strength. Fi…

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Ep 52: Return to Party Island w/ Ronald Dario 59:31

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Ronald Dario is back to give us the update on Party Island we all desperately craved. He builds two video rental stores on the island (Punchlines Video and Setups Video), we go deep into the world of Party Island Propaganda Films, we visit the hotel for a bachelorette party, and we get a glimpse into the court system. Ronald also talks about rentin…

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Episode 922 - Savannah Erasmus 1:48:35

1M ago1:48:35

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Comedian Savannah Erasmus joins us to talk gallery walls, the grocery store express lane, and the liquor shortage. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.

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A’s Sign Anderson & Meneses, Free Agent Splash Potential, Hypothetical Sevy Trade 46:12

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Today, we discuss the A’s signing RHP Nick Anderson and 1B/OF Joey Meneses to a minor league contract with an invitation to MLB Spring Training. Next, we discuss an article written by ESPN’s Jeff Passan talking about the perfect offseason fit for the A’s. Finally, with rumors circulating, we take a look at what parameters a Luis Severino trade woul…

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Nick Kurtz AL Rookie of the Year & All-MLB Honors, Denzel Clarke Play of the Year, This Player in A’s History: Sal Bando 35:09

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Hey there A’s Day fans, today we discuss Nick Kurtz bringing home AL Rookie of the Year honors along with being named to the All-MLB Second Team. Additionally, Denzel Clarke took home Play of the Year honors for his amazing home run robbery at Angel Stadium on June 9. Finally, we continue telling the story of the Athletics with This Player in A’s H…

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Frazey Ford Revisits the Subtle Grooves of 'Indian Ocean', ep. 331 51:19

1M ago51:19

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Frazey Ford has always loved soul music. She fell in love with Otis Redding at age 11 and discovered people like Ann Peebles along the way, but it was Al Green that really knocked her out. She loved the layers, the expression, and especially his voice. She completely dove in and even started an Al Green cover band. Although she had been perfecting …

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Ep 51: The Bar w/ Maddy Kelly 49:57

2M ago49:57

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Stand up comedian, writer, and co-host of Let’s Make A… Maddy Kelly is back and it feels so good! She talks about life in Manhattan, her local bar, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and the mysterious NYC steam. She builds a proper watering hole for our town called Churn’s. She creates a spa that is in someone’s basement, and she creates a new candidate f…

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Episode 921 - Mark Chavez 1:42:53

2M ago1:42:53

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Improviser Mark Chavez returns to talk pajamas, Halloween, and the Beaches. Follow us: Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky. Join our Discord.