Best Steven Goldman Podcasts (2025)

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Infinite Inning Reissue 12 (068): The Dodgers, the Giants, and Being More Criminal Than You Have a Right to Be 48:10

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In this week’s new remarks, a sentimental farewell to the great Ryne Sandberg, the traffic en route to Citi Field and the world outside our windows, and a lesson from position players pitching. Then in our flashback segment, the entertaining but ill-fated Pea Ridge Day and the oddly parallel fates of a 1920s movie star and a New York Giants center …

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Mid-Summer Catch Up ft. Jet Greaves, Steven Ellis, and Hart Levine 1:15:02

5h ago1:15:02

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On this episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek is joined by Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves to reflect on his incredible season and the journey that made it all possible. Then, Steven Ellis jumps on to break down everything you need to know from the World Junior Summer Showcase, including standout performances and top NHL prospects to watch …

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Infinite Inning 340: The Yankees, Buhner, Phelps, and the Pinstriped Excuse 47:22

5d ago47:22

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In a Yankees-centric episode for deadline week, we revisit a rare homegrown Yankees third baseman at a moment he refused to sit down even as injuries ate him alive. Then we take another look at the Buhner-Phelps deal. The Yankees could hardly have done worse... But could they truly have done better? The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to u…

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Infinite Inning Reissue 11 (019): The Greatest Pitcher in A’s History and the Death-Dealing River 38:22

5d ago38:22

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The recent tragic flooding in Texas causes us to revisit the passing of one of baseball’s greatest and strangest southpaws and, in this week’s new remarks, wonder just when it is that anyone actually learns anything, and then how long will it be until they forget it again? The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using…

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Math and Mysterious Moments with Nova McBee 35:06

5d ago35:06

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Nove McBee, author of a young adult action-adventure series called Calculated—and a keynote speaker at this year's WriterCon! Opening Thoughts Bill announces his new book scheduled for release in 2026: The Superman Wars: The…

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Times Are Changing ft. Pierre McGuire 1:17:45

7d ago1:17:45

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Join us on The Sheet with host Jeff Marek, streaming on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel, as he's joined by longtime NHL executive and analyst Pierre McGuire for a wide-ranging conversation covering the latest in hockey. In this episode, the two dig into the slow-moving NHL offseason and why some names are still unsigned. They also break down the …

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Infinite Inning 339: The Greatest Deadline Deal and the L.A. White Sox Bring the Hall of Famers 38:09

9d ago38:09

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We revisit one of the greatest baseball trade deadline deals. Hint: It came on June 15, 1964, and then visit early 20th century Los Angeles and take a look at a neglected corner of baseball history, starting with Joe DiMaggio’s father in Sicily, journeying to Japan, and wrapping up in Texas with a player called “Goo-Goo.” And don’t forget “Sore” Fe…

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Avoiding Arbitration ft. Jason Gregor & David Pagnotta 58:00

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On this episode of The Sheet, host Jeff Marek is joined by Jason Gregor to discuss the Edmonton Oilers offseason, the odds of a Skinner/Pickard tandem to start the season, and his thoughts on the acquisition of Ike Howard. Also, we'll get his thoughts on when we may see an extension for Connor McDavid. Later, David Pagnotta joins the show to give h…

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Lack Of Trust ft. Greg Wyshynski 1:06:00

14d ago1:06:00

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On this episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek is joined by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski to break down the Arturs Silovs trade to the Penguins, Ryan Reaves with some parting words for the Maple Leafs, the best remaining UFAs in an already thin market, and the de-centralized draft. The two also dive into the opening night schedule, including the defending champi…

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Infinite Inning 338: Superman Almost Defunds the Negro Leagues 52:13

17d ago52:13

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The baseball content in Action Comics no. 1 has a bad effect on those who appeared, particularly the Yankees, the new Superman film, the nature of the character, and Superman vs. the gamblers in a 1939 issue with a Casey Stengel (Braves) and Ducky Medwick (Cardinals) appearance. Then we revisit a statement of values (the opposite of “Nazi” is “base…

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New Look On Long Island ft. Stefen Rosner 1:00:38

18d ago1:00:38

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On this episode of The Sheet, host Jeff Marek is joined by Stefen Rosner, the Islanders beat reporter from NHL.com to discuss first overall pick Matthew Schaefer, a different feel of excitement around the team, and Lou Lamoriello's departure. They'll take a deeper look into what Mathieu Darche has brought to the team in his first few weeks, and if …

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McKenna's Motivation ft. Anton Thun & Mike McMahon 1:13:32

19d ago1:13:32

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On this episode of The Sheet, host Jeff Marek is joined by Anton Thun, the Co-Managing Director of Quartexx Management to discuss the new CBA, the biggest benefit for the players, limiting contract lengths, eliminating deferred salaries, and reducing signing bonuses moving forward. They'll take a deeper look into if these changes help/hurt big mark…

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Infinite Inning Reissue 10 (053): On Cobb, Robinson, American Values, and 3000 Hits 57:11

19d ago57:11

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In new remarks for this week’s baseball, history, and politics reissue, we discuss the Infinite Inning creed and ask what it is we can infer about whole groups if Johnny Bench was a better player than Johnny Roseboro or Lou Gehrig more of a slugger than Vic Power? (Hint: not a damned thing). Then we return to stories of Paul Waner’s 3000th hit and …

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Ehlers Aftermath ft. Greg Wyshynski 1:20:35

23d ago1:20:35

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On this episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek is joined by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski to break down the best remaining UFAs in an already thin market, Nikolaj Ehlers signing with the Carolina Huriicanes, and Cam York inking a new extension with in Philadelphia. The two also dive into the RFA market, including reactions to Bowen Byram and Jack McBain heading …

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"Your Dream Will Arrive" with Bestselling Debut Novelist Laurie L. Dove 39:08

25d ago39:08

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Laurie L. Dove, WriterCon keynote speaker and bestelling author who scored a huge success earlier this year with her debut novel, Mask of the Deer Woman, a thriller set on a Native America reservation with indigenous charact…

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On the Sheet: Shayna Goldman with a Free Agency Recap 26:33

25d ago26:33

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Shayna Goldman joins the show to recap a jam-packed first day of NHL free agency — highlighting the best value signings, the biggest overpays, the most surprising moves, and which players are still up for grabs. Plus, they name their winners and losers from Day 1 of the frenzy. Shout out to our sponsors! 👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/ 👍🏼Budw…

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Reinventing Romance with Lauren Smith 38:45

26d ago38:45

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Note: This episode was delayed for technical reasons, so some may be confused by the opening when William teases his latest book sale. If you follow him on social media, you've already seen The Big Reveal. And if not—check out the next episode. Also, that is indeed William and Lara's dog, Baxter, expressing his enthusiasm for the new Amazon Kindle …

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On the Sheet: Jonas Siegel 21:24

25d ago21:24

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Jeff Marek is joined by Jonas Siegel of The Athletic to break down Mitch Marner’s move to Vegas, reflecting on his time in Toronto, what ultimately went wrong, and what the Maple Leafs need to do now to fill the void. They dig into the pressure on GM Brad Treliving, the roster gaps that need filling, and what options are still on the table this off…

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Sin City Magic ft. Jonas Siegel & Shayna Goldman 1:12:16

26d ago1:12:16

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On this episode of The Sheet, host Jeff Marek is joined by Jonas Siegel of The Athletic to break down Mitch Marner’s move to Vegas, reflecting on his time in Toronto, what ultimately went wrong, and what the Maple Leafs need to do now to fill the void. They dig into the pressure on GM Brad Treliving, the roster gaps that need filling, and what opti…

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Infinite Inning Reissue 9 (079): Cubs in the Stands, Giants on the Breadline, and Lou Reed in New York 59:09

27d ago59:09

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In new remarks for this week’s baseball, history, and politics reissue, we apply Lou Reed’s classic 1989 album New York to this week’s events in Washington and elsewhere, a discussion which also affords us a momentary visit to that year’s Yankees trying to make some absurd trades (and the Mets actually consummating one of the worst). The flashback …

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On the Sheet: Cam Robinson on the NHL Draft 15:51

30d ago15:51

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Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects joins the show to recap the NHL Draft, which took place over the weekend. Cam shares his biggest surprises, standout picks, and thoughts on which teams came out on top after a wild few days at the draft #NHLFreeAgency #NHLDraft #TheSheet #JeffMarek #PuckPedia #EliteProspects #NHL #HockeyTalk #FreeAgency #NHLDraftRe…

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On the Sheet: Hart Levine on Free Agency and Aaron Ekblad's Extension 25:37

28d ago25:37

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Jeff Marek is joined by Hart Levine from PuckPedia to break down everything you need to know heading into NHL Free Agency, which opens tomorrow. From cap space projections to key players to watch, they cover all the major storylines as the market gets set to open Shout out to our sponsors! 👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/ 👍🏼Budweiser: https://…

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Day Before Free Agency ft. Hart Levine & Cam Robinson 1:00:40

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On this episode of The Sheet, host Jeff Marek is joined by Hart Levine from PuckPedia to break down everything you need to know heading into NHL Free Agency, which opens tomorrow. From cap space projections to key players to watch, they cover all the major storylines as the market gets set to open. Then, Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects joins the …

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PICKS 22-32: The Sheet Draft Special with Jeff Marek and Pierre McGuire 1:21:15

1M ago1:21:15

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Round 1, Picks 21-32: Join Jeff Marek and Pierre McGuire for a special 2025 NHL Draft Watch Along as they guide you through one of the biggest nights on the hockey calendar. Broadcasting live throughout the entire first round, Jeff and Pierre react in real-time to every pick, trade, and surprise development, while also breaking down what it all mea…

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PICKS 11-21: The Sheet Draft Special with Jeff Marek and Pierre McGuire 1:54:52

1M ago1:54:52

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Round 1, Picks 11-21: Join Jeff Marek and Pierre McGuire for a special 2025 NHL Draft Watch Along as they guide you through one of the biggest nights on the hockey calendar. Broadcasting live throughout the entire first round, Jeff and Pierre react in real-time to every pick, trade, and surprise development, while also breaking down what it all mea…

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PICKS 1-10: The Sheet Draft Special with Jeff Marek and Pierre McGuire 1:33:33

1M ago1:33:33

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Round 1, Picks 1-10: Join Jeff Marek and Pierre McGuire for a special 2025 NHL Draft Watch Along as they guide you through one of the biggest nights on the hockey calendar. Broadcasting live throughout the entire first round, Jeff and Pierre react in real-time to every pick, trade, and surprise development, while also breaking down what it all mean…

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Infinite Inning 337: Yankees and Cubs Have Wants and Desires 49:33

1M ago49:33

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Infinite Inning 337: Yankees and Cubs Have Wants and Desires Babe Ruth asks for a small favor from Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert—well, 100,000 small favors—and is rebuked in the papers, suggesting a modern problem is actually an old one as well. Then a Cubs great goes to California and finds that prohibition is no impediment to his drinking, a tale w…

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Things Are Happening! ft. Brian Burke & Steven Ellis 1:04:00

1M ago1:04:00

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On this episode of The Sheet, host Jeff Marek is joined by Brian Burke for a wide-ranging conversation covering some of the biggest stories around the NHL. The two dive into the details of the newly ratified CBA and what it means for both players and teams moving forward. They also react to the Montreal Canadiens' blockbuster trade for Noah Dobson …

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On the Sheet: Pierre McGuire on the Peterka Trade and the NHL Draft 26:13

1M ago26:13

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Jeff Marek is joined by Pierre McGuire to break down the JJ Peterka trade and what it signals about the flurry of moves happening around the NHL. The two dive into the latest free agency buzz, the unusual trend of players announcing their own trades, and what to expect under the new CBA. They also preview the upcoming NHL Draft and discuss how team…

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On the Sheet: Rocky Thompson, Head Coach of the Bridgeport Islanders 20:16

1M ago20:16

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Jeff welcomes Rocky Thompson, the newly named head coach of the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Thompson reflects on his coaching journey so far, shares what excites him about this next chapter in Bridgeport, and lays out his vision for the team. Shout out to our sponsors! 👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/ 👍🏼Ninja Kitchen Canada: https://www.ninjak…

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Peterka's on the Move ft. Pierre McGuire & Rocky Thompson 1:12:45

1M ago1:12:45

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On this episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek is first joined by Pierre McGuire to break down the JJ Peterka trade and what it signals about the flurry of moves happening around the NHL. The two dive into the latest free agency buzz, the unusual trend of players announcing their own trades, and what to expect under the new CBA. They also preview the upc…