039: MLB Playoffs Explained, Curses Broken, and Legends Made

The MLB postseason is more than a bracket—it’s a battlefield of curses, comebacks, and champagne-soaked celebrations. We explain how the playoffs really work, then dig into October’s wild rituals, from rally caps to superstitions. Along the way, we revisit the Cubs’ curse-breaking triumph and spotlight the hidden voices of power who are changing baseball forever. This is October Baseball, unfiltered. 

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Chapters

• 00:00 - Introduction to MLB Playoffs & Hat Trick: Things We Procrastinate
• 12:01 - Understanding MLB Structure and Seeding
• 14:48 - Round One: The Best of Three
• 17:51 - Round Two: The Division Series
• 20:25 - Round Three: The Championship Series
• 23:09 - Round Four: The World Series
• 24:01 - Baseball Superstitions and Curses
• 27:20 - Personal Superstitions and Rituals
• 32:08 - The Thrill of Baseball Moments
• 34:02 - Understanding No-Hitters
• 36:15 - Gambling in Sports
• 41:25 - The Oakland A's New Stadium
• 43:37 - Cal Raleigh's Historic Home Run Chase
• 46:48 - Spotlight on Raquel Ferreira: A Trailblazer in MLB

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