At The Plate, On Deck: A Phenomenal Podcast

We talk March Madness 2nd week and 1st week surprises.  Some Early Masters Talk (Golf is getting good).  MLB the Show talk and prep.  (Did we mention Dave wrote a book about how to get to World Series in Diamond Dynasty?  Pick it up here: How to Make World Series in MLB the Show : https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-World-MLB-Show-ebook/dp/B0BXHRYNQ7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S9WBM04ZX3VH&keywords=david+stegon&qid=1679780390&sprefix...

Welcome Back! We talk the first few rounds of the NCAA tourney.  Who we like, who we don't like.  (Jarin loves VCU!) Who should not have gotten in and who's under seeded and overseeded.  We also make some predictions.  Dave also has some suggestions for the vacant Temple MBB job.  One of his choices is a phenomenal idea! Get ready for tourney time and take a listen to help you get to game time and fill the void between ga...

We talk some more Andrew McCutchen as his signing makes things official in Pittsburgh.  We touch on the World Baseball Classic and what teams look to be heads and tails above everyone else.

We talk basketball.  We discuss VCU and Temple basketball (because its our show and that's who we like), Kentucky's ups and downs, NBA basketball talk featuring the Wizards and the playoffs.

Things are a little delaye...

Dave waxes poetically about his love for Andrew McCutchen, what it means for him to be back in Pittsburgh, how the pirates and baseball have affected his life and how family plays an integral part.

You don't want to miss this episode! If you love the Pittsburgh Pirates, you are in the right place! If you love baseball, you are in the right place! If you love family and sports, you are definitely in the right place!  J...

Avery (@Hawk_Smash86) joins us again to talk NFL.  Playoffs are coming, how the Bills-Bengals game could affect the playoffs, and dark horses to reach the superbowl.

We also talk NBA and college basketball, as well as some MLB.

We also go way off topic and talk tv show watchlists, the simpsons, video games, tattoos, and everything else that pops in our heads.  

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Welcome back!  Avery joins us again to dispense his valuable knowledge of the NFL and opinions on everything else.  And Dave gives a spot on Coach K impersonation. 

We talk Carlos Correa and the drama of the baseball off-season.  NBA heats up as the Xmas games approach (or already have been done since this episode was posted).  And the NFL is gearing up for end of the season playoff pushes and who are the favorites?

We discuss the start of the college basketball season (VCU and Temple get heavy run), recruiting for Kentucky, how is the NIL affecting decisions in recruiting, and how long should a school hold on to a failing coach (looking at you Georgetown).

NBA has had some surprises early.  We talk standings, surprises, and getting sent to the G-League.

And finally, we discuss end of the year baseball awards, the hubris of t...

We recap the World Series and how the Astros will be viewed going forward, a dynasty or a foot note in baseball history.  

What lies on the horizon as the baseball off season starts and who will make the biggest splash this off season.

Basketball is here.  We will be transitioning from baseball talk to basketball talk.  Baseball will always take priority, but we needed something to talk about during the winter.  W...

The World Series has already started and the Astros and Phillies are tied at 1 game a piece.  We discuss the important (to us) headlines for the series and what to expect.  Plus, what's worse; rooting for a Philadelphia team or rooting for the Astros?

You will love this episode.  Take a listen before game 3 starts or just to have something great to listen to.  

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