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: @FANBASEpodcast Twitter: @PodcastFanbase

Episodes

April 25, 2024 21 mins

John is loving watching his son's senior season! Plus we have updates galore and Why umpires best be nervous - and it's their own fault!

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Brian continues to have one thing nice to say about the Sox. John obviously happy with Yankees but voices areas of concerns. Plus, John Sterling, trading Mike Trout and making clubbies rich.

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April 8, 2024 18 mins

The former Yankee is managing AA in the Rockies system. We talk about how he got Tony Gwynn to play baseball, Billy Martin in his underwear and how he became a switch hitter as an adult. Incredible stuff.

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April 4, 2024 24 mins

Solid start by the Yankees AND the Sox. A tribute to Larry Lucchino, Shohei's problems on back burner and two GREAT stories from the minors.

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March 28, 2024 25 mins

As the season begins, we pick the winners ... and losers. Also, some insight into the Shohei betting saga.

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March 20, 2024 25 mins

We revisit the insane 4-year anniversary of the lockdown and how the podcast started. For baseball, it's all about Yankee injuries and why Trevor Bauer and Jordan Montgomery aren't signed in MLB.

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March 11, 2024 31 mins

We go everywhere and even bring in presidential politics. And always a plus, John gets MAD.

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February 22, 2024 22 mins

What to make of Rafael Devers calling out the Sox. Plus, calling out Aaron Judge's toe and the whole dustup over the new uniforms.

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February 14, 2024 20 mins

The Super Bowl is done, and now it's time for baseball.We talk everything from Trevor Bauer to the, perhaps, unspoken goal of Theo Epstein's return to Boston.

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January 19, 2024 28 mins

What's it like to be a scout post Moneyball? Catch the Home Run Derby at Fenway? Plus, some fun intel on the prospects who got away.

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January 10, 2024 50 mins

He's been a Red Sox scout for over 30 years. We had so much to fodder, we split into two episodes. In the first, his backstory, the post Money Ball world and more stories than you can shake a stick at.

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December 28, 2023 19 mins

We put a ribbon on the year and talk relegation in baseball, and John has an OUTRAGEOUS prediction relating to Shohei Ohtani. 

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December 22, 2023 21 mins

It's the holiday season, and BIG money is being spent in Hollywood, but are the Dodgers mortgaging their future? After parting with pitching to land Soto, do the Yanks have enough to pull off another needed trade?  Plus, why the Red Sox must do something to send a message.

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December 6, 2023 18 mins

Why Alex Verdugo may never play in New York and Juan Soto is the reason. Also, Shohei is being kinda brutal.

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November 21, 2023 28 mins

The name sounds like a pesky second baseman for the Twins. But he's an ex-sports junkie who happened to hire both John and Brian. Unfortunately for Brian, and fortunately for John, he's a Yankee fan. Some great stories from a baseball fan lifer.

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November 17, 2023 28 mins

Brian Cashman making his life more difficult or easier? Plus, we rant on everything from tickets to tips. We're grumpy so you don't have to be!

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November 3, 2023 23 mins

Hear about the ex-convict who got a ring? Brian had NO IDEA. More on Craig Breslow and handicapping landing spot for Ohtani. Enjoy!

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October 25, 2023 25 mins

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo won't retire but man, did he step in it by predicting a guaranteed Phillies win. Craig Breslow a great hire? And our WS picks.

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October 13, 2023 25 mins

We make our pics for the next round. Bryce Harper's genius and STICK AROUND for the end -- great conversation on mental health.

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October 3, 2023 32 mins

We make our picks, Yanks/Sox wrap, Wakefield goodbye, retirees and more.

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