FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports

What began as a podcast about the Red Sox and Yankees has become so much more. Whether it's focused on the legendary Sox-Yanks rivalry, Sabermetrics or sobriety, Brian Shactman and John Senecal elevate the conversation. These two SuperFans -- one Boston, one New York -- have been in the stands or press box for some of sports' greatest moments, and their perspective will give you plenty to think and talk about. Facebook: @FANBASEpodcastTwitter: @PodcastFanbase

Episodes

#205: Let The Games Begin!

July 17, 2025 • 22 mins

Finally, we get the second half. Both the Sox and Yanks have to run a gauntlet to finish July. Hopefully, it doesn't mean playoff death. Also, a Cy Young winner with a losing record? It could happen.

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#204: BYE-BYE & BANG-BANG!

July 10, 2025 • 24 mins

The Yankees are showing signs of life as they say goodbye to DJ. JRod is an all-star thanks to MLB. Plus, an epic beatdown on the golf course?

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#203: All-Stars and an All Star Swoon

July 3, 2025 • 23 mins

Yanks are in danger, and the All Star Game is in sight. We talk about that and tell our favorite childhood memories of the mid-summer classic. Oh, and Clayton Kershaw's 3,000 may be the last for a WHILE.

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#202: Trades and Tears

June 26, 2025 • 20 mins

Are the Sox already in the "sellers" category? And will anyone not named Judge hit consistently for New York? And we discuss, maybe, the take not taken with the Ketel Marte heckling story. Plus, funky player names and the role of Richard (listen and you'll get it).

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#201: Down/Dirty On Devers

June 16, 2025 • 14 mins

Raffy's a Giant after being a giant pain in the a$$. Good or bad for Boston? A sign of selling the team? Hot Take Central Baby!!!

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#200: Milestone!!

June 13, 2025 • 25 mins

Historic episode. We tell some stories! Also, big weekend series with three Yanks and Sox. Plus, the latest on Dobbins-Gate and Bat Dog!

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#199: Big Weekend!

June 6, 2025 • 18 mins

Yanks-Sox preview. Also, is Jarren Duran trade bait? Plus, the joys of short porches!

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#198: Dom!!

May 29, 2025 • 41 mins

Old friend Dom Rivers joins us to talk about just how inept the Rockies are. Plus, we update our teams and talk more about our favorite topic: FENWAY!

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#197: Devers, Soto and 'Roids

May 20, 2025 • 23 mins

As Raffy Devers controversy seems to fade, we look at similarities with Juan Soto's struggles in New York. Plus, new technologies for umps and would the Hall ever take Tatis, Jr.

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#196: Devers Disaster

May 12, 2025 • 20 mins

We continue to work over his comments on not moving to first. Who's the most to blame? Oh, and he's ON FIRE at the plate. Speaking of fires, we also talk Aaron Judge and the dumpster fire that is the Colorado Rockies.

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#195: Blowing Leads

May 6, 2025 • 20 mins

Bullpens are a major problem for both The Yankees and Red Sox. Plus, we try to figure out "Who's on First" for Boston.

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#194: Sh-t Happens!

April 29, 2025 • 31 mins

This one is GREAT. From literally, um, having accidents in your pants, to the Netflix Red Sox series to baseball in Orlando and Colorado -- give this one a listen!!

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#193: Springtime!

April 23, 2025 • 16 mins

Some green shoots of optimism in Boston. Meanwhile, the Yankees are in first but seem to lack depth. Plus, the Braves and bad leadership ... along with some bad umpiring.

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#192: NOW!

April 18, 2025 • 24 mins

Sox need to make changes. NOW! Plus, a great breakdown of the World Baseball Classic.

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#191: Fenway Sucks!

April 14, 2025 • 21 mins

John goes OFF on Fenway after going for the first time in years. Oh yeah, we also evaluate first leg of season and assess jinxing no-no's. Enjoy!

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#190: Openers

April 8, 2025 • 22 mins

Brian shares his thoughts on Fenway and his first-hand look at the team -- Devers still liked, Abreu LOVED. John talks contracts and early season take on Yanks et al.

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#189 Judge-ing bats, Devers

March 31, 2025 • 16 mins

Aaron Judge and the Yankees have been monstrous. Is it those weird bats? And can Devers not see through his tears or is he really hurt?

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#188: Here We Go!

March 26, 2025 • 32 mins

We set the table for the Sox and Yanks, make our picks division by division and pick a winner -- with SOME surprises.

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#187: Capitulation

March 17, 2025 • 20 mins

Raffy Devers caves, Yankees pitching is thin ... maybe call Joey Gallo?!?!

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#186: Cole Blooded Reality

March 11, 2025 • 16 mins

Is it a 5-alarm fire for the Yankees? John's hot take may surprise you. Regardless, the AL East may now be wide open. Buckle up.

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FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports

Episodes

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#203: All-Stars and an All Star Swoon

#202: Trades and Tears

#201: Down/Dirty On Devers

#200: Milestone!!

#199: Big Weekend!

#198: Dom!!

#197: Devers, Soto and 'Roids

#196: Devers Disaster

#195: Blowing Leads

#194: Sh-t Happens!

#193: Springtime!

#192: NOW!

#191: Fenway Sucks!

#190: Openers

#189 Judge-ing bats, Devers

#188: Here We Go!

#187: Capitulation

#186: Cole Blooded Reality

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