FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports

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

October 22, 2026 • 16 mins
The smallest market vs Florida baseball. It's terrible for ratings but will it be good for baseball? What's not good for baseball? Cashman and Boone carrying NO blame.
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It’s all over but the “Fire Boone” chants. What’s next for New York and why they’re still WAY closer than the Red Sox.
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September 29, 2026 • 25 mins
We give our playoff predictions. Hint: Brian has Yankees going further than John does! Also, Justin Verlander’s earned goodbye and the legend of Mickey Gasper.
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September 21, 2026 • 15 mins
Final week feelings. Aaron Judge soft or being over-protected? And our take on Alex Bregman’s face.
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September 16, 2026 • 22 mins
Team updates, Pete Rose movie (are we pro?) brings up fav baseball movies and yes, we loved the Pete Alonso standing ovation.
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September 9, 2026 • 25 mins
So much fun to record this one. Judge is back. Who’s worse, Jarren Duran or Austin Wells. And KC with the best promo in years!
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August 31, 2026 • 19 mins
We recap the weekend where New York took 3 of 4 from Boston. John almost gets in a fight, Brian fumes over Sox roster moves and they both agree that Will Fleming’s got some issues.
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August 28, 2026 • 14 mins
Brian dropped off another one at college, and this one hurt. Plus, need a book? Got one for ya. And of course! Red Sox-Yankees 4-game set this weekend. We break it all down and why Roman Anthony may not come back until next week.
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August 25, 2026 • 21 mins
The Red Sox getting players back may actually be a problem. What is up with stadium fights, and the LL World Series has a female pitcher who, as John says, can “shove”!
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August 17, 2026 • 20 mins
Both the Sox and Yanks need injured guys to come back. Otherwise, making the playoffs won’t matter. Plus, some great factoids about Tommy John and Josh Baez.
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August 11, 2026 • 24 mins
A cultural interpretation of what happened in Toronto Monday night — worth it. Red Sox get a jolt at the right time, and New York may want to protect pitching because it’s all they have.
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August 4, 2026 • 20 mins
We break down the trade deadline, focusing on the Sox and Yanks. Boston front office showing some moxie while Brian Cashman must know SOMETHING we don’t.
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July 31, 2026 • 21 mins
Trade deadline is Monday. We know the Yankees are buying, and the Sox HAVE TO BE buyers now. The question buying what with what. And it seems both teams might fight over some of the same guys.
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July 20, 2026 • 21 mins
Sox fans suffering whiplash while Yankee fans just suffer. John actually thinks New York could miss the playoffs. Plus, World Cup takeaways and John actually makes a TV production mistake. Unheard of!
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July 17, 2026 • 18 mins
The first day back could determine whether Sox buy or sell! And SOME news on Aaron Judge. Also, did the All Star Game suck? Duh!
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July 13, 2026 • 19 mins
Big changes are coming for the All Star Home Run Derby format. Can the hometown favorite win it? Plus, the Ghost of Angel Hernandez is back! Who is MLB's new "Worst Umpire"?
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July 7, 2026 • 19 mins
Probably not, but MATHEMATICALLY, they do! Plus, team updates, All Stars and World Cup.
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June 29, 2026 • 15 mins
Don’t get TOO excited Sox fans! But should Yankee fans get THAT nervous? Maybe. Plus, John sings the praises of AUBURN UNIVERSITY.
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June 19, 2026 • 15 mins
The Sox are the worst home team in baseball, but Fenway has been rocking! It hasn’t been the pink hats or the Iowa tourists. It’s been the Scotsmen! John has seen it firsthand. Also, the Yankees have been ridiculous without judge, and the Sox may be sellers, but might have nothing to sell. Great episode!
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June 5, 2026 • 21 mins
We discuss this weekend's Yankees and Red Sox series at Yankee Stadium, Brayan Bello getting sent down after another miserable start, and with Aaron Judge going down for who knows how long, how can the Yankees win without their Captain?!
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