In this episode Paul and Leslie discover they still know how to record a show! Opening Day discussions abound, Leslie is scared of the Yankees, Paul details his storylines to watch in 2018, and Paul tries to expound upon what lessons baseball could learn from cricket while Leslie complains about cricket a bunch.
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In this episode, Paul and Leslie discover the Nats are the first entry into the postseason, cover possible playoff roster configurations, discuss Daniel Murphy’s slump, talk about the Marlins new ownership plans and options, learn about a baseball cult, and hear about Leslie’s bizarre former life as a donkey basketball player. Unfortunately the last part is not a joke.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover just how good Wilmer Difo has been in Trea Turner’s absence, marvel at how many injuries the Nats have weathered, find out pop stars in China are leading a baseball revolution, discuss how Leslie deals with watching sports that hit close to home, and do a quiz.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover Paul doesn’t know the name of the show, Ken Rosenthal is out of a job, ARod tries to modernize baseball, Paul recounts just how bad the Nat’s bullpen has been, and old dudes in baseball is discussed.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover maybe they (or MLB?) don’t really understand the sliding rule, Joe Maddon shows he’s not as progressive as we all thought he was, the Nats starters might be showing wear and tear, a look into Bryce Harper, and a rapid fire quiz.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover they’re not qualified to talk prospects or the draft–so they call in an expert! Ryan Sullivan of The Nats GM Show returns and drops a ton of Nationals and other teams prospect info and also talks the draft, Joe Ross, and how to scout 9 year olds.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover Joe Ross’ great return may just be smoke and mirrors and talk about making him a reliever, Koda is the closer, find out slower games make for harder fastballs, dive deep into MiLB names, have a killer quiz type thing, and lose it over Top Gun and Major League 3. Mostly just Top Gun though.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover ARod has interesting show prep notes, discuss Trea Turner’s recent struggles, talk more Nats bullpen and Fedde’s new role, learn about the history of Japanese baseball, review player retirement strategies, and decide if crazy ballpark food is good ballpark food.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover vocabulary differences, recap the WBC so far and look forward, discuss when Spring Training happenings start to matter, talk about minor league labor issues, discuss life in the Dominican Republican for players of Haitian descent, and Paul slays a quiz.
In this episode Paul and Leslie discover Mike Rizzo shops in the bargain bin, discuss the Nats’ pitching staff, potential closer, and catcher log jam, find out Leslie likes Manfred’s new initiative, and hear Paul go off on the NCAA as they attack his alma mater.
