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A podcast about LGBTQ people across the world of sports
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This is Outfield Talk. The Podcast inspired by years of random conversations and numerous heated debates held out on the baseball field. This podcast discusses pretty much whatever pops into our heads whenever we're not discussing sports. Cover art photo provided by Phil Goodwin on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@fhlcreative Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outfield-talk/support
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J-Mac, Ben Baseball and the Great Sambino take listeners traipsing through the baseball wild, around the diamond and all the way to rapid fire to discuss Major League Baseball.
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Episode 32: Janne Puhakka
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Episode 32 features former Finnish pro hockey player Janne Puhakka in his first English language podcast! Janne talks about his journey through the sport, what's he done since retiring and more including:3:10: Who is Janne Puhakka?10:50: When did he start to realize that his sexuality was different?12:45: Is the hockey culture in Finland different …
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Episode 31: Josh Eastern
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Episode 31 features broadcaster Josh Eastern, who has called games in the NWSL, USL, PHF and more. In this show, he talks about his journey to understanding himself in broadcasting as well as:9:20: His coming out story15:45: Understanding what it meant to be an out sports broadcaster 24:45: What does it feel like to be an out broadcaster calling ga…
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Episode 30: Brian Zapp
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Episode 30 features Brian Zapp of Miami Ohio, a newly out bisexual baseball player. In this show, he talks about his journey self acceptance and coming out in baseball and more including:3:45: Who he is and how he got into baseball8:15: Understanding his sexuality while becoming more invested in baseball19:45: Beginning to come out and what sparked…
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Episode 29: Corbin Middlemas
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Episode 29 features ABC Australia broadcaster Corbin Middlemas, who talks about his journey as a gay man in Australian sports media and more, including:6:20: How he feels in sports media after being out for nearly four years10:45: His journey in getting into sports media17:40: Coming to understand his sexuality in a heteronormative sports world31:0…
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Episode 28: Jason Shaya
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Episode 28 features Utica Comets broadcaster Jason Shaya, who came out as gay in October. On this show, we talk about his journey in broadcasting, his love of hockey and more including:2:45: Growing up and getting in hockey9:50: Getting into broadcasting, starting in wrestling17:20: Coming to understand his sexuality32:15: At what point did he feel…
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Episode 27: Kieran Lovegrove
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Episode 27 features newly out pitcher Kieran Lovegrove, who talks about his experiences in minor league baseball, coming out and more including:5:45: From being born in South Africa to a love of baseball16:15: Coming to understand his sexuality29:15: Did he ever feel uncomfortable as a bisexual man in a baseball clubhouse? 36:00: The story of his a…
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Episode 26: Bryan Ruby
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Episode 26 features newly out baseball player, country musician and activist Bryan Ruby, who talks about his whirlwind after coming out publicly in September in baseball and beyond, plus these topics:6:00: Bryan's upbringing in sports and baseball20:00: What kept him closeted for so long36:15: Playing baseball all around the world45:45: His most me…
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Episode 25: Nick Stellini
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Episode 25 features baseball writer Nick Stellini, and on this show, we talk about these topics and more:4:10: Starting off in film school before going to journalism8:15: Understaning his sexuality and his own journey20:00: Feeling comfortable accepted in the world of baseball31:00: Talking about the two pro players who have come out in the last mo…
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Episode 24: Lori Lindsey
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Episode 24 features former USWNT midfielder and current broadcaster Lori Lindsey. On this show, we talk about these topics and more:9:15: Her coming out process17:15: The evolution of women's soccer in the US along with the evolution of the prominence of out women22:45: Being driven to make the USWNT 32:30: Getting into broadcasting43:30: What she …
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Episode 137 - We're Back
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Episode 137 Notes The Outfielder hosts have surfaced! Deep in the trenches watching baseball, Ben Baseball, J-Mac and The Great Sambino are catching up on all things MLB in 2021! The guys discuss their thoughts on the season as we enter the month of June, the surprises and let downs so far, and some of the biggest story lines throughout the season.…
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Episode 23: Adam Crafton
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Episode 23 features out soccer writer from the Athletic UK Adam Crafton. He talks about his experiences covering soccer in Britain as an out man and:9:30: His experience understanding his sexuality18:15: Becoming a sports journalist32:30: Writing his recent story about the LGBTQ community in Poland ahead of the Europa League Final43:00: Writing sto…
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Welcome to the New World
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Whelp it's do or die time here in the U S of A. Uncle Joe has made it clear that you can't live a normal life unless you get his miracle shot. The new world order starts now and me and Niko have a few viewpoints on the issue at hand. Fun fact... we're not happy about it. This isn't right and it's a shame this is what our country has come to. Just g…
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Episode 136 - 2021 Season Predictions
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Episode 136 Ben Baseball and J-Mac are back to preview the upcoming baseball season! The hosts discuss the onset of the season, what they are looking for in terms of play, and how teams will perform overall! J-Mac and Ben Baseball discuss the post-COVID era of baseball and key players to watch in the upcoming year! Sponsor: [Audible Books] (https:/…
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Episode 22: Bayne Pettinger
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Episode 22 features hockey agent Bayne Pettinger, who recently came out. With Bayne we talk about these topics and more:17:00: Becoming an agent after working for Hockey Canada20:30: His journey of self-discovery for his sexuality30:15: Having support from Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and others in his coming out process42:40: What would you do if…
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Episode 21: Joanna Lohman
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Episode 21 features Joanna Lohman, a former US Women's National team player and current coach, activist and much more. On the show, we talk about these topics and more:8:40: A direct legacy of the 99'ers12:15: Going through those first women's leagues21:00: coming out after being engaged to a guy at 2128:45: Can we connect the visibility of the US …
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Free Speech and My PlayStation Account
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Tonight I've had it with the world. My PlayStation account has been hacked, cancel culture is running rampant, and Mr. Potato head is no longer existent??? Dev tries to calm me down and talks me through all the problems I have in the current world all while opening my eyes to new horizons on why the world is the way it is today. --- Support this po…
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Episode 135 Notes J-Mac and Ben Baseball are BACK! That's right, the 2021 MLB season is just around the corner and the hosts of the Outfielder are gearing up for another year of can't miss baseball! The guys discuss key free-agent signings, the Fernando Tatis Jr extension, the Dodgers' pitching staff, and new rivalries that are popping up all over …
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Episode 20: Jonathan Kliment
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Episode 20 features Jonathan Kliment, the broadcaster for the FPHL's Elmira Enforcers, the only out broadcaster at any level of hockey. On this show we talk about this and more:12:00: A non-traditional broadcasting path and a different kind of coming out process24:30: How did his sexuality interact with his burgeoning broadcast career?40:45: How he…
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Episode 134 - RIP Hank Aaron + 2021 MLB Season
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Episode 134 Notes Ben Baseball and J-Mac are back to talk all things MLB! The 2021 MLB season is coming in to view, and the logistics are far from decided. The guys discuss what the season will look like, the carry over rule changes and how it will impact the CBA agreement between the league and players after the season! The hosts pay homage to the…
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Golden State Baseball
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Tonight I'm joined by Former Independent ball player Bryant Veiga and former Houston Astros Draft Pick Ricky Gingras to discuss the future of youth sports along with their new travel baseball program Golden State Baseball based out of Hemet California. Honestly, I've known both of these guys my whole life growing up and looked up to them as older b…
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Episode 133 - Lindor to the Mets + Fun With Real Audio (feat. Jimmy Midtown)
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Episode 133 Notes Jimmy Midtown joins J-Mac and Ben Baseball to discuss the Mets latest acquisition of Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. The guys discuss the big-name free agents who are still on the market, recycling and the Mets future prospect of competitiveness. The guys close the episode with some audio from Mike Francesa, and his shocking…
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Episode 132 - Padres Go All In + Cleveland Name Change
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Episode 132 Notes Ben Baseball and J-Mac are back to discuss all things Padres! The Padres have seemingly pushed all of their chips to the center of the table by orchestrating some of the hottest trades of the offseason, and the Outfielder hosts are pumped to see where it goes! The guys discuss the name change for the now nameless baseball team in …
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Episode 131 - Rangers New GM + Phillies Botch A Rebuild
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Episode 131 Notes Ben Baseball and J-Mac are back in the studio to discuss the MLB offseason so far! The guys discuss the hiring of a new GM for the Texas Rangers, the legacy that John Daniels leaves behind, the payroll situation in baseball, the new CBA after the 2021 season and proper roster construction. The guys also break down the botched rebu…
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Episode 130 - 2020 Season Review (feat. Jimmy Midtown)
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Episode 130 Notes Jimmy Midtown joins J-Mac, Ben Baseball and The Great Sambino to review the 2020 season! The guys discuss the World Series, the Dodgers going forward and observations as a whole from the MLB. Jimmy Midtown discusses the sale of the Mets, as well as the new owner's strange collections! Sponsor: [Audible Books] (https://www.audiblet…
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Episode 129 - World Series Race To The Finish
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Episode 129 Notes Join J-Mac, Ben Baseball and The Great Sambino as they discuss games 1-5 of the 2020 World Series! The guys break down the implications for each team, as the Rays are in a win or go home situation! The Dodgers have been outstanding, but will they finally bring home a ring?! Sponsor: [Audible Books] (https://www.audibletrial.com/sl…
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Episode 19: Gordie Mitchard
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Episode 19 features Gordie Mitchard, a former club hockey player and referee. He talks about his experiences in a sport he loves, but a sport that also made him feel unwelcome as well as:8:40: How did he keep playing hockey even with the culture around him?14:30: Hearing hockey's language differently as an official versus a player20:40: his coming …
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Episode 128 - MLB Playoffs Round 2 + White Sox Manager Vacancy
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Episode 128 Notes J-Mac, Ben Baseball and the Great Sambino are talking all things playoff baseball! The Dodgers and Braves sailed to the NLCS, and the Rays and Astros will battle it out for a chance to go to the World Series! The guys discuss the latest White Sox manager vacancy, and make predictions for the next round of playoffs! Sponsor: [Audib…
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Episode 18: Jeff Rueter
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Episode 18 features Jeff Rueter, a soccer writer for the Athletic that recently came out publicly as bisexual. In this show, we talk about his recent public coming out and more: 2:40: Jeff's story9:15: Being married to a bisexual woman13:45: Coming out not just for visibility, but to be authentic for readers and listeners and to push sports media i…
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Let’s Get Back To Making Movies
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Tonight’s episode features a special guest as my friend David Litner joins the discussion from Los Angeles to give an inside look on how Hollywood Studios are starting to open back up, the death of comedy movies, how future projects are going to be filmed, and what movies you should check out once this quarantine is finally over. It’s been a long b…
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Episode 17 features Jason Ball, a former Australian rules football player who founded Pride Cup, an organization trying to eradicate homophobia in Australian Sports. On this show, we talk about this topic and more:7:30: His experiences as a closeted footy player18;45: deciding to take an even bigger step with Pride Cup26:15: where is Australian spo…
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Episode 16: Rhiannon Walker
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Episode 16 features Rhiannon Walker, a bisexual journalist who covers the Washington Football Team for the Athletic. On this show, we talk about these topics and more:6:15: Growing up, and coming out, in the DMV23:45: Her experiences being bisexual34:00: How her coming out experience made her a better journalist50:15: Being an out black woman in a …
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Episode 15: Derrick Gordon
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Episode 15 features Derrick Gordon, the first D1 men's basketball player to come out as gay, and the first to ever make the NCAA Tournament with 3 different teams. On this show we talk about that and more:9:30: His family, especially his twin17:30: Playing against Kyrie Irving, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist in high school26:20: Locker room experiences in …
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Episode 14: Adam Fyrer
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Episode 14 features former Division II kicker and current club hockey player Adam Fyrer. Adam has a unique story including coming out to multiple hockey teams, and in this show, he talks about that and more:3:15: Adam's introduction13:40: Coming of age in high school21:50: Playing hockey in high school, leaving it for football in college, then comi…
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Episode 13: Eric Lueshen
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Episode 13 features former Nebraska kicker Eric Lueshen who is now one of the foremost advocates for LGBTQ people in sports. On this show, we talk about that and more:5:00: Growing up in small town Nebraska8:15: Coming out in high school22:00: The ups and downs of coming out to the Nebraska football team30:20: Why he felt he didn't get a chance to …
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Tonight wasn’t even supposed to happen. I texted Dev asking about his opinions on the George Floyd video and the riots that Happened as a result and Dev immediately wanted to record. With both of us being minorities I was curious to dive into Devs world as an African-American while asking the questions of, is this the next Rodney King? How long wil…
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Episode 12 features Pac-12 Networks broadcaster Kate Scott, not only the first woman on this show but one of the few out women in sports media. On the show, we talk about:4:30: Growing up in California's Central Valley7:10: Getting into sports and finding out about sports broadcasting13:00: Kate's journey to understanding her sexuality21:15: Starti…
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Episode 11: Brock Weston
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Episode 11 features former Marian hockey player Brock Weston, who is one of the rare current or former hockey players to come out. He has one of the most interesting coming out stories yet told on this show.On the show:14:50: How many LGBTQ people was he exposed to in his small town?18:30: The language used in small towns and the language used in h…
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Mack’s 0-3 And I’m Quarantine Pong King
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This episode is a special edition as me and Mack continue our friendly games of Beer Pong over the phone through these terrible times as we discuss Zumping, our college drinking stories, and a few other fun bits along the way as I continue my dominance of the table. Will Mack ever beat me before quarantines over?--- Support this podcast: https://po…
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Episode 10: Kirk Walker
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Episode 10 features UCLA assistant softball coach Kirk Walker, who has been out since 2005. In this show, we talk about:5:00: Kirk's journey through life and softball19:20: Why softball?24:30: Was softball an escape from questions about his sexuality?27:10: Why he resented being labeled as a gay coach, and why that subsequently changed38:45: Being …
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Episode 9: Matt Lynch
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Episode 9 of the Outfield Podcast features newly out college basketball coach Matt Lynch, who talks about his journey as a gay man coaching in all levels of college basketball, what pushed him to come out now and more:14:45: Getting into coaching22:00: The process of getting his first job32:30: Importance of connections39:00: Coming out in basketba…
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Cabin Fevers Setting In
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Today me and Mack talk about how hard social distancing is becoming after a week being locked in doors, I discuss my trip to the grocery store and reflect on how paranoid people are with the pandemic, and finally me and Mack both wonder what the hell are we gonna talk about since we’re a sports podcast with no sports to report? Quarantines been bru…
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Episode 8: Chris Mosier
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Episode 8 of the Outfield Podcast features Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and advocate talking about his personal story and advocacy for his community and more including:7:00: Chris' Life Growing Up14:00: Beating Stereotypes18:15: Hollow victories while not out21:20: Why he never told anyone when his birthday was28:20: Why is there so much resis…
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We’re All Gonna Die So Lets Try To Win 1,000,000 Dollars
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Today’s episode involves mine and Mack’s takes on the corona virus pandemic, how crazy the sports world has gotten, our picks for an all time MLB team, and finally we both enter a competition to correctly pick which baseball players will lead specific stats for the next ten years in a chance to become millionaires. --- Support this podcast: https:/…
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Episode 7: Alex Reimer
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Me and Dev take Racist Quizzes
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Tonight’s episode didn’t go how we planned with Mack being busy so me and Dev thought it would be fun to take racist quizzes to find out if Dev is an indigo child, how Mexican I am, and how African-American Dev really is. All in all it wasn’t what we planned but we made the most of it and still had a fun time doing it.--- Support this podcast: http…
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Me and Mack with some Randomness on the Side
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Once again me and Mack have differing ideas with one another as we dive down into today’s topics. It was also her birthday when this was recorded so that comes up too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outfield-talk/support
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How’d We End Up Here?
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Originally me and Dev were going to do another nerd episode but somehow we ended up diving into Black History Month, Snoop Dogg wanting to fight Gayle King, and how OJ and Pete Rose are still outlawed from their respective sports. It wasn’t the episode we planned but here we are.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outf…
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Episode 6: Zach Sullivan
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Baseball During Football Season???
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Today me and Mack discuss the MLB Hall of Fame voting results, the Astros cheating scandal, superbowl predictions, along with other various sports topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outfield-talk/support
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Revenge of the Nerds
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Me and Dev once again record an episode for those who are into comics, marvel news, and anime. Went a little longer than usual but that’s because we both have very different ideas and arguements come too easily between us. Enjoy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outfield-talk/support…
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