Podcast
Left on Base
Hosted by Left on Base · EN
A podcast about baseball, culture, and baseball culture.
10episodes
Episodes
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Baseball with Dice!
Dec 1, 202100:45:40Tap to summarizeSpencer's beloved 2004 Red Sox face off against Jonathan's 2016 Cubs in this week's episode. This battle of the curse-breakers is decided by playing Deadball. Tune in to see who wins! Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Awards Season
Nov 18, 202100:35:03Tap to summarizeThe dynamic duo is back! Spencer and Jonathan look back at this year’s World Series Champions, reflecting on what other teams should emulate from Atlanta, before looking ahead to the offseason. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →The USA + One Province Series
Oct 28, 202100:37:57Tap to summarizeIt’s our World Series episode! We chat about game one, the series as a whole, and dive into the Wayback Machine to reminisce on a series of old. Tune in for our last episode before the offseason! Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Breaking all the Rules
Oct 14, 202100:47:16Tap to summarizeSpencer and Jonathan soak up the playoffs, discussing what has transpired so far in the divisional series round before looking ahead to the San Francisco-Los Angeles Game 5 as well as the Houston-Boston ALCS. Does Jonathan as a downtrodden Cubs fan resent the success of Spencer’s Red Sox? Tune in to find out! And be sure to read Sam Miller’s delightful article “Where the Pit Would Go If There Was a Pit.” Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →It's the Most Magical Time of the Year
Oct 8, 202100:47:28Tap to summarizeWe preview the divisional series in this week’s episode. In the first half, we go through each matchup, sharing interesting storylines and our predictions, then we reminisce about playoff memories (or lack thereof) in the back half. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →The End of the Road
Sep 30, 202100:55:44Tap to summarizeIn the last episode of the regular season, Spencer and Jonathan look back on the month of September before turning their sights to the end of year awards. They revisit and reflect on the predictions they set in March and lock in their final guesses. But most importantly, this show features the inaugural appearance of Andrew!
Transcribe →I'll Take With Me The Memories
Sep 23, 202100:46:50Tap to summarizeIt’s time to say goodbye to ten more teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. In this episode, Spencer and Jonathan eulogize five teams apiece from the AL & NL, providing each with a parting gift. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →0% Math
Sep 16, 202100:53:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Spencer & Jonathan* discuss where the line should be for fan interactions with players in the front half, and rank the seven City Connect jerseys on the back-half. And somehow dispersed throughout the show, the pair discuss the X-Men, the Malice at the Palace, Jambon Beurre, Kantian philosophy, and coffee sodas. Tune in for the baseball, stay for the tangents. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com *Spencer writes these descriptions so that’s why he gets front-billing
Transcribe →August Review: Younger Days
Sep 2, 202100:37:14Tap to summarizeSpencer & Jonathan look back at the month of August, discussing which teams are sliding, which are rising, and which players upped their stock. Plus, there's a bit of Pumpkin Spiced latte talk in there. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Three Up, Three Down
Aug 19, 202100:40:13Tap to summarizeJonathan and Spencer spend the first half talking about their impressions of the Field of Dreams game, what a Bull Durham game might look like, and where baseball should head next. In the back half, they tackle Tatis’ move to the OF, prospect conjecture with Bobby Witt Jr, and performers of the week. Catch us on Twitter at @leftonbasepod and via email at leftonbasepod@gmail.com
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