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

November 26, 2025 17 mins
We talk turkey on some player moves (Tatis to NY?) and talk turkey about our best Thanksgiving memories as well.
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We are witnessing some of the best talent EVER... but is the gambling sullying everything? And where might you see Jackie Bradley Jr next year? Surprise surprise.
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November 3, 2025 21 mins
We root around the World Series for the nuggets others aren't talking about. The magic of Japanese pitchers and the irony of the low-salary guys being money for the Dodgers.
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October 25, 2025 26 mins
We give our World Series Predictions! Will Don Mattingly finally get a ring? We will also discuss Ring Stupidity and Gambling Stupidity!
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October 13, 2025 21 mins
In David vs Goliath, we are picking David! Plus, a little teaser into offseason plans and a tribute to The Gator.
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October 3, 2025 18 mins
Yankees Rookie Cam Schlittler with a performance for the ages. Breaking down the exciting 3 game series over Boston and the impending ALDS against Toronto.
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September 30, 2025 17 mins
We go through every series and pick who makes the ALCS and NLCS. Great/short listen!!
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September 23, 2025 14 mins
And heading for home. Can the Yanks win the AL East? Can the Sox MISS the postseason. We predict what will happen in the best last week of the season in years.
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September 19, 2025 17 mins
Might the Yankees catch the Jays? Might the Sox miss the playoffs? Plus, we pay tribute to Clayton Kershaw and ask why must we always shame adults who want to keep the HR ball!
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September 12, 2025 23 mins
Yanks-Sox in September and it actually matters! Plus, John saw Paul Skenes live in person -- his take on the best pitcher in the game. PLUS, Brian's Cannonball Run and Camden Yards in 1994.
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September 5, 2025 25 mins
The Yankees have big decisions to make. Will Roman Anthony return in time? Plus, how technology can save bad baseball.
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August 29, 2025 17 mins
Could Sox or Yanks catch Toronto? We split on that and also split on whether Aroldis Chapman would choke in the playoffs. You're welcome.
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August 25, 2025 11 mins
Sox take 3 of 4 which no one had on their bingo card. What does it all mean? Listen and find out.
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August 21, 2025 13 mins
Huge Yanks-Sox series this weekend in New York! We break it down and talk Brian winning a bucket 'o wings!!
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August 19, 2025 22 mins
Yanks-Sox late this week. Plus, Little League World Series, MLB realignment and vacation scams!!
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August 8, 2025 22 mins
What's it like to feel connected to the Little League World Series. That, Roman Anthony's deal and a big weekend for the contenders.
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August 4, 2025 23 mins
Sox can't lose. Yanks can't win. Some inside scoop on what might be wrong in NY, and all of a sudden, you can't get a ticket for a Royals-Red Sox game in August. Buckle up.
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August 1, 2025 14 mins
Yanks added #s and 'pen depth. Sox? Two pitchers that, if healthy, could help. IF and COULD.
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July 28, 2025 18 mins
Aaron Judge is hurt. How much does it hurt the Yanks? (Duh -- it's terrible!) And what does it do to the trade deadline. Sox BETTER make some deals.
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July 25, 2025 29 mins
Is it time? Yankees swooning and Sox act like a mid-market team. John's yelling ... but not panicked. Plus, HOF chatter and we talk gambling and whether Dee Gordon was actually told not to win a batting title.
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