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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
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Episodes

#146: And We're Off!

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.

Apr 04, 202424 min

#145: Predictions!

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

Mar 28, 202426 min

#144: LFG!

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.

Mar 20, 202425 min

#142: The Devers Is In The Details

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.

Feb 22, 202422 min

#141: Time for Baseball

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.

Feb 14, 202421 min

#140: Ray Fagnant Part Deux

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.

Jan 19, 202429 min

#139: Ray Fagnant Part I

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.

Jan 10, 202450 min

#138: Bye Bye 2023

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

Dec 28, 202320 min

#137: HAPPY HOLLYWOODAYS

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.

Dec 22, 202322 min

#136: Verdugo Never in Stripes?

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

Dec 06, 202319 min

#135: BJ Finnell

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.

Nov 21, 202328 min

#134: Cash, Tips, and Rants

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!

Nov 17, 202329 min

#133: The Guy

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

Nov 03, 202324 min

#132: Mad Dog and Glory

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.

Oct 25, 202326 min

#130: Playoff Edition

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

Oct 03, 202333 min

#129: Castellanos' Big Balls

Listen and find out.... Sox and Yankees are done, so we have a lot of fun with other stuff. First pitches. Montreal. And yes, Castellanos.

Sep 22, 202321 min

#128: Bloom and Prison

Chaim is gone. Who's Next? Plus we talk about the keys to a successful prison escape.

Sep 15, 202328 min

#127: Martian Magic

So you're sayin' we've got a chance! Yankees in the mix? We talk incredible rookie stories and Brian's review of Dodger Stadium and its $20 beers.

Sep 07, 202332 min

#126: The Martian Has Landed

The Yankees season is a bust, but the youth invasion can save it. The last month will be wild. Which teams are we picking to be playoff bound. Plus a special guest Co-Host!

Aug 31, 202323 min

#125: Loving Last.......Place

Brian doesn't care if Sox make the playoffs. Just make sure the Yankees finish last. Plus, would you still pay Shohei? And a good vacation story as a bonus!

Aug 25, 202326 min

#124: Fire? But Hire Who?

Big Yankees-Sox weekend but all the talk is Boone and Cashman. Fire them? Probably. But who gets those jobs?!?! We throw some spaghetti at the proverbial baseball wall.

Aug 18, 202316 min

#123: Fights and Rants

The Orioles announcer suspension, of course, is a joke. But more importantly, it speaks to larger issues of independence. Oh, and John has an epic Yankees rant. It's perfect.

Aug 08, 202319 min

#121: On The Road

John's on a baseball trip and got lucky in Philly. Brian finally tries to turn positive -- especially with a lot of returning players -- and we both prepare for Aaron Judge's return.

Jul 28, 202319 min

#120: Losing Hope?

Matt Sirois joins the Yankee pity party. As for Boston, it's nice to be out of the cellar -- just ask Baltimore. Plus, John has an interesting concept for Shohei Ohtani.

Jul 21, 202325 min

#119: Second Half!

A scenario where Yankees DON'T make playoffs? Sean Casey is a thumbs up, the next 10 days will dictate Sox season, and a bunch of fun stuff this week.

Jul 12, 202328 min

#118: Baseball is Back!?

We are already talking trade deadline because what are the Yankees going to do if Judge remains out? Go for it? Sell? Regardless, there are great stories outside NY and Boston, and we love it.

Jun 27, 202316 min

#117: Too Sour?

Too harsh on the Sox? Panic button for the Yanks? Maybe ... and yes. Plus, some league-wide post-Daddy's Day banter.

Jun 19, 202320 min
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