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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

#175: Only Two!

John says only TWO teams will compete for Juan Soto. You know one of them. Who's the other?

Nov 13, 202422 min

#174: The End

We wrap up the devastating Yankee collapse and look ahead to what's next for Juan Soto and the rest of the offseason.

Oct 31, 202422 min

#173: Here We Are!

Predictions for the World Series, RIP Fernando, Shohei's (ahem) balls and Yankee cheaters in '04?

Oct 23, 202426 min

#172: Down to Four!

Our picks for the LCS. Plus, we talk options for the Rays stadium and whether we'd pay a player to get a piece of his future earnings, something you can actually do.

Oct 14, 202422 min

#171: Division Primer

Postseason baseball has been electric. We make our divisional series picks. Plus, an emotional story from a flood ravaged North Carolina.

Oct 04, 202444 min

#169: Winding Down

Updates on a slew of teams, City Connect here to stay in Boston, bubye Oakland but can Vegas work? Also, happy anniversary Tommy John surgery.

Sep 25, 202429 min

#168: Judge is Back!

Recap of the four game series between the Sox & Yanks. From free passes to bean balls, we have plenty to say.

Sep 16, 202421 min

#167: Big One

Red Sox-Yankees. And it matters. Best Yankee lineup should ... SHOULD ... dominate. And we get an awesome college update from John.

Sep 12, 202423 min

#166: Headhunters and The Martian

Yankees fans are scratching their heads as to why The Martian hasn't landed in New York. One player is livid over bean balls. Plus John Sterling is back!

Sep 06, 202430 min

#165: Bobbleheads and Relief Pitchers

Even teams who tried to upgrade at the trade deadline have struggled out of the pen. Also, Shohei's bobblehead and dog dominate a news cycle. Plus, Rich Hill and college kids.

Aug 29, 202427 min

#164: Tears and Jeers

Updates on our teams, the WBC and impact on Olympics, and we cry (almost literally) about sending our kids off to college.

Aug 22, 202434 min

#163: First Pitch This

Jarren Duran doesn't make right, Juan Soto's genius and Machine Gun Kelly's idiocy (and the lost luster of the first pitch).

Aug 14, 202425 min

#162: Aaron Judge and Stinky Betty

Still no support behind the captain, the Sox schedule about to get BRUTAL and BO vs Perfume in the stands. Listen to understand.

Aug 05, 202416 min

#161: Fenway and Cooperstown

We had some great experiences this week, from Yanks-Sox game of the year, to holding Aaron Judge's bat at the Hall of Fame. Plus, how Jazz Chisholm will re-shape New York's roster.

Jul 29, 202425 min

#160.5: WHEN YOU HIT ROCK BOTTOM.

The Yankees slide continues with no end in sight. Can this sinking ship even be saved? It's time for an EMERGENCY Episode rant that every Yankees fan needs to hear!

Jul 25, 202410 min

#160: BIG Series

Yanks-Sox series could determine a lot, including the trade deadline. Plus, John has an AMAZING idea to get all the stars in the Olympics.

Jul 24, 202422 min

#159: Second Half!

Who will buy? Who will sell? Plus, connecting Jarren Duran and Dustin Pedroia, and looking at the draft.

Jul 17, 202425 min

#158: Bizarro World

Sox surge, Yankees swoon while Devers stars. But you knew that. Did you know how schedules really favor Boston? Did you know there are more than 30 new All Stars? How many can you name? John knew all but two!

Jul 08, 202421 min

#157: Yankee Swoon?

New York is Scuffling while the Red Sox are Surviving.... and we are already talking about the trade deadline!!

Jun 27, 202419 min

#156 Sigh Of Relief!

Everyone in Yankees universe can exhale, but there are still injuries and problems to fix. The Red Sox are off and running. Plus, we honor the life and career of Willie Mays.

Jun 19, 202421 min

#155: No Confidence

Red Sox owner John Henry finally speaks, a Japanese amateur slugger snubs the league, and why you should think twice before you rush the playing field!

Jun 13, 202424 min

#153: Too Fast!

Already one-third through the season, we take stock, look at payroll problems as well as the college team going to the World Series even though their school on longer exists.

May 27, 202419 min

#152: SHOOT YOUR SHOT!

Yankees signing Juan Soto during the season. Trevor Bauer's plea to MLB owners. Producer Matt's weight loss journey. Sometimes, you just have to shoot your shot!

May 17, 202429 min

#150: Divine Intervention

We have some great baseball talk as always, but you have to hang on for the back half as John talks about how his son arrived at his college decision. It's an awesome story.

May 01, 202427 min

#148: Temperature Check

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.

Apr 18, 202425 min

#147: Bobby Meacham

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.

Apr 08, 202418 min
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