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

#242: Fenway Fever!?!

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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#241: All Rise, All Fall

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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#240: Buncha Issues

May 27, 2026 • 30 mins
Tatis Jr and his lost millions, and will Wander get back to MLB? Abner Uribe’s embarrassment. Did Taylor loan Kelce millions? Oh, and we check in on our teams.
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#239: Why Ildemaro Vargas Matters

May 18, 2026 • 28 mins
The Sox seem so lifeless. The Yanks embarrassed by Subway. But make sure to stay to the end for the Vargas talk and an insider’s view of the ABS system.
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#238: Au Revoir John Sterling

May 5, 2026 • 23 mins
Two lifelong Yankee fans reflect on the legendary Yankee announcer — from steak dinners with him, to piping his voice into the living room. And the Red Sox guy chimes in, too.
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Cora and a Meltdown

April 28, 2026 • 20 mins
FINALLY a chance to break down the mess that is the Red Sox. Conclusions may surprise you. AND John has a meltdown (epic!) over Fenway Park.
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236: BIG Series

April 21, 2026 • 14 mins
Yup, it’s Yankees-Red Sox. Predictions and the ONE thing Brian is worried about. Oh, and Mike Trout to New York.
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#235: Check Ups

April 13, 2026 • 20 mins
The Yankees aren’t as good as we thought, and maybe, the Sox aren’t as bad? And has parity become a part of baseball (outside of the Dodgers of course)?
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#234: Tale of Two Cities

April 6, 2026 • 28 mins
The Yankees are at the top. The Sox at the bottom. And John is STILL grumpy. We talk Opening Day, ABS, big contracts for minor leaguers and more.
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#233: Predictions!

March 23, 2026 • 23 mins
Division. Wild Card. World Series. MVP. We have it all, including (surprise) Brian ACTUALLY excited about the Sox!
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#232: For Your Country

March 18, 2026 • 15 mins
Team USA fails to bring home the gold and should get used to second place. What needs to change and who can do it?!
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#231: The WBC and Italians

March 12, 2026 • 19 mins
The WBC has been better than expected – – competitiveness, fun, TV ratings. And how about the Italians?! Certainly not because of the Americans. We’ll talk about how it may end up.
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#230: Acronym Day With WBC and PED

March 5, 2026 • 23 mins
We set up for the WBC a talk about complicated pitching dynamics, and yes, somehow, John Means enters the conversation.
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#229: Baseball, Pokémon and Politics

February 17, 2026 • 22 mins
A wide range of issues, from our feelings on spring training and the WBC to multi-million dollar cards and the dangers of working in the media.
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#228: Dust Settles

February 3, 2026 • 23 mins
Pitchers/Catchers soon! We check in and chime in on WBC, Super Bowl and Olympics!!!
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#227: Jim Penders

January 16, 2026 • 41 mins
The legendary UConn coach gives the inside scoop on a bunch, from paying players to his favorite one, not named George Springer. And of course, we ask him: Yanks or Sox?!?!
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#226: Baseball Presents

December 23, 2025 • 28 mins
We update our teams, put Dodgers spending in perspective, and, of course, we share some classic holiday traditions.
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#225: Thanksgiving Deals

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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#224: Awards, Gambling and ... JBJ

November 14, 2025 • 18 mins
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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#223: Epic!

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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