Best Rain Delay Theater Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 042 - Rain Delay Theater with Producer Phil - from Sam Nolan Field 1:11:04

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Good evening, friends. Looks like we're going to be under a rain delay this evening at Sam Nolan Field. Luckily, Producer Phil has a lot of "greatest hits" from the archives ready for us - a supercut of "on-field disturbances" that you may have missed in your slumber. Enjoy! Support the show The All-New WSLP Gift Shop! Follow Sleep Baseball on Inst…

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#288 - 9/9/25 Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago White Sox 1:04:08

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The season is winding down but one more trip to the southside was in order as the guys were joined by their pal Chris to see the White Sox vs. the Rays. The trio endure a graphing war zone which included the likes of the Gray Grapher, Chris spots a 1st round draft pick, Jeremy sells out for a HOFer, and a whimper of French meows surround the group.…

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#287 - 9/5/25 Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs 49:58

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This week, the guys ask for a little extra from Ricky Gutierrez, mistake an Apple TV announcer for a beat reporter, get spilled on, and have another issue with nachos - listen to see which of these acts are attributed to which Rain Delay Theater dude. And at the bus, the guys have weird interactions with an umpire and another Nats coach. Fun times!…

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#286 - 9/3/25 Atlanta Braves @ Chicago Cubs 1:08:51

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Well the guys finally made it to a Braves game! But not without some ticket snafus and weather concerns leading up to it! Hear about the obstacles Jeremy encountered leading up to the game. The guys also rant about a loudmouth finance bro behind them, a fake Pedro Martinez, and a majorly delayed Atlanta Braves bus.…

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#285 - Boston Jeremy and Seattle Jack's Trip Recaps 1:12:01

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Jack and Jeremy come at you this week with recaps of their Seattle and Boston trips respectively. Jeremy touches on his stop at a Maine roadside lobster shack, his thoughts on the baseball's most beloved stadium, and an intense exchange between himself and a Pirates relief pitcher atop the Green Monster. Jack talk about handmade cheese, museum ling…

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Episode 041 - Tomah Tigers vs. Cadillac Cars 2:13:00

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Good evening again, friends! This evening we are back in the peaceful confines of Foghorn Field in Cadillac, Michigan, as the Cars host the Tomah Tigers of Tomah, Wisconsin. Tonight we have a special guest - McSnappy, the famous snapping turtle of the Wexford County Zoological Society. And in honor of his 40th birthday, he’ll be escorted to the mou…

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#284 - 8/20/25 Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs 1:19:23

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It's Rivalry Week on the pod as Jack's Brewers visit Jeremy's Cubs - will the turmoil on the field spill over into the podcast? The game was thrilling but some long sought-after autographs really made this a memorable episode. Find out why Jack loves Christian Yelich, why Jeremy was elbowed by a 73 year-old man, and why one a-hole Brewers player ne…

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#283 - 8/13/25 Detroit Tigers @ Chicago White Sox 1:06:57

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Rain Delay Theater is back at the ballpark as Jack and Jeremy (and Marc Bubblebath) take in a Wednesday afternoon White Sox game on the Southside! The day kicks off with Jack stuck on a CTA bus and Marc busted for attempting to enter the park with a messenger bag. It’s a short list of oddities but there are some good ones here, including a Sox meat…

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#282 - Jack & Dennis Go to White Sox 38:06

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This week, Jack gives a gripping recap of graphing the Guards with the Gray Grapher. Before that, we hear about Jeremy's run-in with a psychotic Florida (Gators) Man and an equally psychotic Cubs security guard on Reds getaway day. The guys also discuss the celebrity grapher on Instagram Jeremy mentioned last week.…

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#281 - Reds Bus(t)/Cubs Hotel 1:01:38

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Jack and Jeremy are back, this time for the Reds and Terry Francona - but when Smokey Lady, the graphing kids, and Nick's unwanted helmet get in the way, the guys bail and head to the Cubs hotel hunting for graphs from the new acquisitions. Some ups and some downs and some predatory graphs are had, check 'em out!…

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Episode 040 - Lake City Loons vs. South Haven Ravens 2:17:01

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This evening we're broadcasting from beautiful Sylvan Field in South Haven, Michigan as the South Haven Ravens host the Lake City Loons (Lake City, Minnesota). It is, once again, a perfect night for a ballgame. Support the show The All-New WSLP Gift Shop! Follow Sleep Baseball on InstagramBy Mr. King

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A (Fall) League of His Own #7: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers + Adult Stupidity Story w/ Jack Swokowski 31:32

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On a special Fall League episode, Jeremy is joined by Jack to kick things off with a leftover story featuring Adult Stupidity and a soiled baseball glove, that was previously unintentionally omitted from previous episodes. Then Jeremy comes back to give you a recap of his trip to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and for this night - the Wisconsin Fro…

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#280 - Autograph All-Stars 39:41

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Here’s one All Star team Jacob Misiorowski WON’T make: The Autograph All Stars! Join Jack and Jeremy as they name a squad of the best signers by position. Even the Phillies can’t complain about this one - they don’t sign!By Rain Delay Theater

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#279 - RAIN OUT: 7/10/25 Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox 57:52

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Live by the rain delay, die by the rain delay. Jack and Jeremy return to the southside and attempt* to see a game between the White Sox and Guardians. It was Yacht Rock night and the tunes were right but the weather wouldn’t cooperate. The guys run into an actual friendly face, get screwed into dropping $40 plus at a rained out game, and witness pu…

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#278 - 7/3/25 Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago Cubs 1:17:03

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In this week’s episode, the guys experience a moment right out of Midnight Cowboy when a Cleveland legend tells them, “I’m talking here!” A surprising number of D-list celebrities and a few members of the usual rogues gallery make appearances as Jack and Jeremy take in a game at Wrigley and try to get some ink on their Guardians cards.…

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#277 - Taking Down the Ketel Marte "Heckler" 31:41

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Jack and Jeremy talk about the White Sox Experience, as they've covered extensively over the 8 years of the podcast, and take down the Ketel Marte "heckler" - this one gets heated, folks. The guys also preview the Cubs/Guardians series.By Rain Delay Theater

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Episode 039 - Manistee Eagles vs. Baraboo Bombers 2:25:55

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Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil return to the sleepy confines of Evermor Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin as the Baraboo Bombers host the Manistee Eagles. And it’s Baraboo Bob Plush Toy night at the ballpark. As always, it is a perfect night for a ballgame. Support the show The All-New WSLP Gift Shop! Follow Sleep Baseball on Instagram…

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#276 - 6/19/25 Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs 1:12:38

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It’s the red ass episode of Rain Delay Theater as Jack and Jeremy both get into respective altercations before first pitch! What made these two totally reasonable, calm chaps so irate? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Jack runs into his Brewers fan friend and Jeremy gets held up by Contemplative Soda Man. And don’t worry, this may have been the …

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#275 - Graphing the Pirates 1:03:06

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On this week’s episode, there’s talk of Livvy Dunne in the air, especially by members of the Cubs security team. As the guys struggle for autographs from the Pirates, they are confronted by a weird autograph implement from some annoying fans. They weigh the pros and cons of potentially getting assaulted by Tommy Pham. And Jeremy wants to be thanked…

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#274 - 5/30/25 Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs 59:34

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Jack is tormented by a Greene Red with a black marker on this week's episode! That’s Hunter Greene to be more specific - listen to hear how that intense standoff transpires as well as the rest of the guys' experience at the Cubs/Reds game. Jeremy has a funny run-in with a jalapeno-holding concession worker and a passive aggressive exchange with an …

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#273 - 5/28/25 Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs 1:05:00

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Jack and Jeremy graph the Rockies all series and day 1 starts with a BANG as Jeremy gets a celebrity autograph! But the ink didn't stop flowing there - the guys do very well with cellar-dweller squadron from Colorado. We also hear about the woes of the Cable Guy, security guard Nick gets a number, and Flotation Tank gets the scraps! It was a wild r…

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Episode 038 - EXPANSION TEAM! - Tomah Tigers vs. Lake City Loons (Lake City, Minnesota) 2:17:05

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Our latest broadcast features the debut of the newest team in the league, the Lake City Loons. The Loons host the Tomah Tigers at beautiful Goodhue Field in Lake City, right on the banks of the Mississippi River. Lake City Mayor Clem Goodrich is on hand to perform his original composition, “Baseball River” during the seventh inning stretch. You’ll …

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Jack's Binder #7: Pittsburgh Trip 27:26

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Jack opens up his binder to recaps his first visit to Pittsburgh’s PNC Park in this solo episode. Will he get belt-whipped by stadium security? Launched over an outfield wall, sending Andrew McCutchen to one knee? Write “BB” in his scorecard after a Jackson Chourio at-bat? Spoiler alert: One of these three never-before-seen occurrences will happen …

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#272 - 5/14/25 Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs 1:04:55

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The Northwestern crowd leaves Jack and Jeremy wishing they were severed upon entering the ballpark tonight. In a rare game-focused episode, the guys talk about one of the most unruly and annoying crowds to date, with the most outrageous violations occurring in the form of a new category: Photos with Runners in Scoring Position. The guys also head t…

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#271 - Guys With 10+ Years of Service Time 1:04:40

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Jack and Jeremy run down a list of guys who surprisingly lasted 10+ years in the major leagues - some guys you might’ve thought lasted longer and some guys you can believe hung around as long as they did - lots of old baseball guys get name-checked in this one. But before all that, Jack recaps his Dave Clark auto fail (again), the guys talk about t…

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A (Fall) League of His Own/Jack's Binder #6: Friday Night Games 30:16

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In this special double solo episode, Jeremy and Jack each check in separately to talk about the respective games they attended on their own - Jeremy with the Cubs/Brewers in Milwaukee and Jack with the White Sox/Astros on the southside. Jeremy talks about Johnsonville vs. Klement sausages and the odd Brewers parking set up and Jack talks about a yo…

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#270 - 4/25/25 Philadelphia Phillies @ Chicago Cubs 1:06:06

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Jack and Jeremy take in their first game at Wrigley for the podcast and are foiled by their own namesake - a two hour plus rain delay - ouch! On top of the bitter cold, rain, and wind, Jack is asked by an Italian man to take an artistic photo and Jeremy has an Italian run-in of his own...with an Italian sausage to be specific. Plus, the guys encoun…

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#269 - 2025 Over/Under Predictions 1:21:25

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Jack and Jeremy are back with their 2025 Over/Under predictions! Will the Cubs contend? Will the White Sox fans continue to cheer for middle relief bums? Will the guys make any deep connections this year with other fellow graphers? Tune in to see how the guys think this season will go!By Rain Delay Theater

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Episode 037 - South Haven Ravens vs. Big Rapids Timbers - The Timber Race Returns! 2:26:13

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On tonight's broadcast, Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil join you from our home base of Big Rapids as the Timbers host the South Haven Ravens at Evergreen Field. And the Timber Race is back! It is a perfect night for a ballgame - sweet dreams! Support the show The All-New WSLP Gift Shop! Follow Sleep Baseball on Instagram…

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#268 - 4/11/25 Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox 1:00:24

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Jack and Jeremy head to their first game of the season at Rate Field to see the battle of the Sox. Jeremy gets foisted by the White Sox archaic metal detectors, the guys talk about the Netflix Red Sox series, The Clubhouse, and Jack gets cornered by the fan of the game on the red line ride home. Plenty of White Sox things in this episode as so litt…

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#267 - First Graphing of the Year - Padres/Rangers! 1:13:42

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Baseball is back at Wrigley and the guys were out to graph! We run into the Gray Grapher and some other pod favorites right away! Josh and his gaggle are wreaking havoc on the Wrigleyville streets. And Jack and Jeremy already find a player to put on the all-jerk list. The rogue’s gallery turned out for this weekend, so tune in and hear all the deta…

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#266 - First Week Odds and Ends 1:00:24

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The baseball season is underway and Jack and Jeremy run through a list of different topics. Jeremy gets recognized for The Floor again and also ends up in a video with Pete Crow-Armstrong. Jack is gunning for an NCAA bracket pool win. Jeremy also recaps his first game of the season - a trip to Rate Field for Sox/Angels. And finally, the guys talk a…

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#265 - Sports Broadcast Theme Song Tournament 1:01:00

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In light of the NCAA tournament, Rain Delay Theater attempts another tourney of their own, this time an Elite 8 of Sports Broadcast Theme Songs go head to head to see who’s the best in the biz! Sunday Night Baseball, Monday Night Football, and the NCAA CBS theme itself all duke it out in a bracket showdown!…

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Episode 036 - Manistee Eagles vs. Cadillac Cars - "Captain Bender on the Move" 2:23:21

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Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil return to beautiful Foghorn Field in Cadillac, Michigan as the Cars host the Manistee Eagles in a classic snooze-fest. Eccentric knucklerballer Beans “Captain Bender” Sorenson makes his first start for the Cars after being traded from the Big Rapids Timbers. It is once again a perfect night for a ballgame. Support t…

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#264 - First Game of 2025/Jon Lester Autograph Signing 1:07:51

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The 2025 regular season has started and both Jack and Jeremy were up early to take in game 1 from Tokyo! The guys share their thoughts about the game and the Marquee and Fox broadcasts. Jeremy also recaps his trip to the Chicago Sports Spectacular to get Jon Lester’s autograph. And at the top of the show, Jeremy shares a story of being recognized f…

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#263 - Stadium FAQs 59:47

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Planning a visit to the ballpark? Let Rain Delay Theater answer all your FAQs from gates open time to outside food and beverage policy to the designated driver program - Jack and Jeremy give their podcast-centric version of their ballpark guidelines.By Rain Delay Theater

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#262 - 2025 Graphing Wishlist 1:05:23

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Because your graph, your graph is on my list! Jack and Jeremy have a list - and you just made it…Allen Craig…and Dustin Garneau…? The guys run down the first half home schedule for the Cubs and make their graphing wish list.By Rain Delay Theater

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Episode 035 - South Haven Ravens vs. Tomah Tigers 2:21:52

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Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil are back in Wisconsin as the Tomah Tigers host the South Haven Ravens at beautiful Kitamori Park. Settle in for all the sleepy action. It is once again a perfect night for a ballgame. Support the show The All-New WSLP Gift Shop! Follow Sleep Baseball on InstagramBy Mr. King

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#261 - Spring Training/U of Michigan Recap 1:14:31

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Jack and Jeremy are back to recap their respective trips to Ann Arbor and Phoenix. Jack’s train is AWOL and Jeremy is shamed by a POCG (parent of child grapher). Jeremy gives a full rundown of his spring training trip including an opinionated Guardians fan, a salute from Bruce Bochy, and a run in with a 2016 Cubs coach.…

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Jack's Binder #5: New Orleans Trip Recap 33:20

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Jack opens up the binder to recap his trip to New Orleans! We hear about his exploits around the Big Easy, his coercive taxi driver, and his trip to the Tulane college basketball game. Oh lord I want to be in that number, when Jack goes marching in!By Rain Delay Theater

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A (Fall) League of His Own #5: Spring Training Trip Preview 15:08

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Jeremy checks in solo to give a preview of his spring training trip including some additional non-roster invitees. He also recaps a few recent autograph signings of 05 White Sox players and give a quick review about the new 2025 Topps Series 1 cards that just came out! Check out this solo ep and stay tuned later this week for a new episode of Jack'…

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#260 - 2025 Non-Roster Invitees 1:20:39

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It's time to run down the list of vet players hanging around as non-roster invitees this year at Spring Training! The Gray Grapher gets a lot of mentions, Neftali Feliz is alive and in camp, and Yolmer Sanchez gets one more crack at the big leagues...maybe. Before the NRI's, the guys talk about a listener-nominated Worst of Fame candidate Mark Lemo…

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#259 - The Worst of Fame Class of 2025 56:45

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Look out former players, the time has come again for the Worst of Fame inductions! Jack and Jeremy nominate and elect a new class into the hallowed halls of the Worst of Fame! Some surprising noms and some surprising votes - tune in to see who makes it this year! Jack also shares a story of a mis-delivered box of White Sox cards and Jeremy talks ab…

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Episode 034 - Baraboo Bombers vs. Manistee Eagles 2:35:00

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Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil return to beautiful Sam Nolan Field on the sleepy shores of Lake Michigan in picturesque Manistee, Michigan. Tonight, the Eagles host the Baraboo Bombers of Baraboo, Wisconsin. The Bombers have been on a hot streak on this Michigan trip, but everyone knows the Eagles are no slouches. As always, it is a perfect night…

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#258 - 2025 Cubs Convention Recap Part 2 (Saturday/Sunday) 1:14:06

8M ago1:14:06

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Back again this week for the conclusion of the guys' 2025 Cubs Convention experience! This one starts off with a disgruntled Jeremy and a curious mystery involving Jack's whereabouts. Tune in to find out why Jack is on Cubs Convention Probation! A lot more oddballs are discussed, including the return of Hot Mess! And hang with us to see who makes i…

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#257 - 2025 Cubs Convention Recap Part 1 (Friday) 1:32:54

8M ago1:32:54

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The Cubs Convention recap is here!!! In this episode, the guys cover Friday's festivities! Which Cubs and grapher regulars did the guys see? Who didn't they see? Can Jeremy pull off a Lee Smith caper? Will Jack lose it on any overzealous Cubs ushers? What will Cole Wright say at the Opening Ceremony? Hear about how Jeremy witnessed Tom Ricketts get…

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#256 - 2025 Cubs Convention Preview 50:25

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Jack and Jeremy preview the big weekend - Cubs Convention 2025 is right around the corner! The guys run down the list of attendees, who they're most excited to get, and which past convention weirdos they expect to run into this year. The episode kicks off with a recap of a weird graphing dream that Jeremy had, starring Jack and the Gray Grapher. Je…

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#255 - Baseball Brothers 53:06

9M ago53:06

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Jack and Jeremy run down a list of less successful and lesser known brothers of MLB stars. You know Jose, but do you remember Ozzie Canseco? Could Tony Gwynn's little brother hit? Does Jim Wolf, brother of Randy, count?By Rain Delay Theater

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#254 - Good Year/Bad Year 2024 50:45

9M ago50:45

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Before we ring in the new year, Jack and Jeremy take a look back at 2024 and talk about some players and graphers who had good years and bad years. Happy New Year from Rain Delay Theater!By Rain Delay Theater

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#253 - Players Born on Christmas 40:41

9M ago40:41

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This week, Rain Delay Theater pays tribute to the late, great Rickey Henderson by running down a list of baseball players born on December 25th, Christmas Day. Holiday spirit abounds, but don't worry, the White Sox organization still catches a stray or two. Ho-ho-ho!By Rain Delay Theater