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The Stretch

Barstool Sportswww.barstoolsports.com

Variety talk show encompassing national stories in pop culture, sports, & the internet hosted by Eddie, Chief & White Sox Dave. Harnessing the dynamic of the Barstool Chicago Radio hour, three longtime coworkers and Chicago locals offer their comedic perspective on news for the common man.


You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

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Episodes

Episode 35.5: Cubs Catcher Taylor Davis

The Cubs' Taylor Davis joins Carl & Dave to talk about the NLCS and his path to the big leagues. Big time Baseball Guy. Topics include: Taylor becoming an internet sensation How he even ended up with the Cubs in the first place (amazing story) Minor league insights - AA vs. AAA Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers The Cubs are FINE Why is Kyle Hendricks so good? Jon Jay is a professional hitter AND a professional leader Albert Almora is the future. Seriously. How to beat Clayton Kers...

Oct 17, 201756 min

Episode 35: Cubs Win NLDS

Carl gets drunk and calls White Sox Dave in the middle of the night to talk about the NLDS! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Oct 13, 201716 min

Episode 34: Breaking Down The Nationals

Carl & Dave do a deep dive on all things Washington Nationals! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Oct 05, 201757 min

Episode 33: Playoff Preview

Playoff Preview! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Sep 28, 20171 hr

Episode 32: The Cubs Are Not Not-Back

The White Sox admittedly suck big time right now so Carl and WSD lightly gloss over some very minor details about the Go Go White Sox before taking the show up north. Cubs topics include an extended discussion about why John Lackey is an uncontrollable prick, the pro's and con's of being an uncontrollable prick, why Kyle Hendricks's (I'm sure that's the wrong way to use an apostrophe btw) balls drag on the ground, and Almora's progress. Also: Marry Fuck Kill Marcus Allen, Sandy Koufax and Magic ...

Sep 21, 20171 hr 12 min

Episode 31: MLB Roundup & WTF Cubs

(3:05) Greg Maddux is a legend so let's talk about his legendary status (14:15) Jose Abreu is underrated so what's his future with the White Sox? (20:10) Tim Anderson's September has been ridiculous (24:30) looking ahead at White Sox starting pitching including Rodon getting shut down, is Lucas Giolito a pussy?, Reynaldo Lopez definitely isn't a pussy, and how Carson Fulmer can calm the F down. (34:00) The Indians are awesome. (39:42) The Dodgers are not - right now - and why that's good news fo...

Sep 14, 20171 hr 20 min

Episode 30: Is Dave a closet Cubs fan?

Magglio Ordonez did steroids. Ken Griffey Junior was very sweet and so was his baseball game. Adam Engel is not Aaron Rowand. Avi Garcia vs. Trevor Bauer... Is White Sox Dave really a White Sox fan or should we call him North Side Dave? Willson Contreras slides head first into Mia's DM's. Carl tips his cap to John Lackey before previewing the upcoming Brewers series this weekend - the biggest Cubs' series of the year according to the guys. Other topics include: Is Arrieta really hurt? Who pitche...

Sep 07, 20171 hr 12 min

Episode 29: Playoff Chasing

Carl & Dave breakdown a heavy dose of Scoop City on the south side of town while Dave speculates on Sox draft picks in 2018. Carl takes emails for a solid 40 minutes on everything related to the Cubs and playoff chase. Spoiler Alert: don't be nervous, the team is pretty good. Other Segments: Around the League, Carlos Rodon needs to shut it down (or does he?), the White Sox should get worse, Russell vs. Baez in the long and short term, Lackey or Montgomery?, Checking in on Anthony Rizzo's Hal...

Aug 31, 20171 hr 14 min

Episode 28: Segments On Segments (On Segments)

Carl & Dave get real deep on episode 28 starting off with WhiteSoxDave's Good Bad Ugly list for the week. Other Sox Segments Include: (1) Italian Meat Or Cheese/How Did Lucas Giolito's MLB Debut Go? (2) You Can't Spell "First Player In Franchise History To Hit 25+ Homeruns In His First Four Seasons" without the letters A-B-R-E-U (3) More Italian Meat Featuring (but not really) Nicky Delmonico. Carl then thanks the Blue Jays for a sweep and annihilates a Javy hater in the process. Other Cubs ...

Aug 24, 20171 hr 11 min

Episode 27 - WhiteSoxDave At The Bat

Carl & Dave breakdown a laundry list of amazing 27's before getting into some very important announcements: (1) the boys are going to the Winter Meetings but only if you buy stuff from RLR advertisers (2) Saturday 8/19 7pm Carl & Dave are throwing a RLR/Barstool At The Park party at Kane County Cougars game. Show up. Dave then breaks down his attempt at hitting a professional fast pitch softball superstar while getting shamed by Jennie Finch at the Chicago Bandits game last weekend. Carl...

Aug 17, 20171 hr 12 min

Episode 26: Wade Boggs Week & White Sox Head Scout Nick Hostetler

Carl and WhiteSoxDave pay homage to the greatest #26 in MLB history, Wade Anthony Boggs, and his relentless commitment to pounding Miller Lites (amongst other things). Dave gives his 20-80 scouting report on his 5 Drinking Beer Tools while Carl puts Keith Law in a body bag and sends him down the Cal Sag river. Later, Dave strokes his ego with White Sox #1 Scout Nick Hostetler who joins the guys to talk about Yoan Moncada, life on the road and working with his best friend, Rick Hahn. After, Carl ...

Aug 10, 20171 hr 7 min

Episode 25: Second Half Storylines & The Cubs Are Back

Loaded show as Carl and Dave recap the CrossTown Cup and why Dave is so mad at the Cubs. Dave then breaks down the Melky trade with Kansas City and why Ken Rosenthal beat him to the punch on scooping Sonny Gray. Other topics include: #ChicagoRiverBridgeGate, Yoan Moncada vs. Tim Anderson (as players), Yoan Moncada vs. Marcus Stroman (in a fight), The Cubs Are Back, 2nd Half Storylines, Ian Happ's weird numbers, BIG JON'S BIG STICK, and as always, listener/reader/redliner emails! You can find eve...

Aug 03, 20171 hr 3 min

Episode 24: Cubs vs. Sox

Carl & WSD break down the Crosstown Classic inside and out. Carl gives the history on why the series matters for the Cubs. Dave scoops a trade on air then gives his early read on Yoan Moncada's performance thus far. Hawk Harrelson makes two guest spots kinda but not really but still kinda. And as usual, the guys take questions their clubs' futures!!! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visi...

Jul 26, 201745 min

Episode 23: More Sox Trades & The Cubs Are Back

More Sox Trades & The Cubs Are Back!!! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Jul 20, 201738 min

Episode 22: QUINTANA TRADE SPECIAL EDITION

Soak it up ladies! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Jul 14, 201722 min

Episode 21: Trade Deadline and Tryout Part II

Trade Deadline and Tryout Part II. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Jul 13, 201758 min

Episode 20: Illini Pitching Coach Drew Dickinson

Drew Dickinson might be the most insightful and entertaining up-and-coming baseball guy you can find. At 37, Drew has managed to groom 2 first round pitchers as well as 9 more draft picks in 5 years at Illinois. Prior to that, he was a two time All American at Illinois and AAA pitcher with the Oakland Athletics. Yes, he was a moneyball guy. Drew is a remarkably brilliant individual. His baseball acumen is paralleled only by the game's brightest minds. On behalf of Carl, Dave and everyone else at...

Jul 06, 20171 hr 2 min

Episode 19: Mark Buehrle Day & WTF Miguel Montero

Mark Buehrle Day & WTF Miguel Montero. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Jun 29, 201756 min

Episode 18: Len Kasper & Tryouts

Len Kasper & Tryouts. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Jun 21, 201755 min

Episode 16: The Cubs & Quintana Kinda Suck (Right Now)

(1) Violent reactions to Cubs 0-6 west coast trip (2) Carl explains why Theo Epstein explains why the Cubs suck (3) 2017 Kyle Schwarber vs. 2011 Adam Dunn (4) WhiteSoxDave is not a Joe Maddon guy (5) Let him tell you why (6) Chris Sale gets his ass kicked on South Side (7) You should see the other guy, Quintana (8) In-depth look at Quintana's numbers and updated scouting reports (9) Rick Hahn's next move? (10) Does Cliff Lee have anything in common with Jose Quintana? (11) If Carl was his pitchi...

Jun 02, 201745 min

Episode 15: State of the Union & Mailbag

(1) Dave Gives A State of the Union (2) Does Keith Law hate White Sox fans? (3) The Cubs leadoff problems have a simple solution (4) Trading for Chris Archer (5) Jose Abreu's future with the White Sox (6) Kyle Schwarber takes hacks (7) Handicapping White Sox starting pitching prospects (8) Are the Cubs heating up? (9) 3 P's of Death according to WSD (10) Carl and Dave form their favorite Cubs/Sox team from 1994-present sans current players! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcas...

May 25, 201749 min

Episode 14: Chris Rongey

'Today in baseball' (1:01); Will Theo Epstein be pressured into making an early trade? (3:33); Ian Happ's Cubs debut (7:26); White Sox State of the Union (10:56); Reader E-Mails (16:16); Chris Rongey joins the show to remember White Sox post-game caller moments, diagnose the Cubs struggles and explain why it is managers don't mean a damn thing (24:35); ***How you can make money just by reviewing the podcast*** (1:14:33)! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTu...

May 16, 20171 hr 13 min

Episode 13: Barstool JJ

From Barstool New York, Barstool JJ joins Dave and Carl to preview this weekend's Cubs vs. Yankees showdown at Wrigley!!! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

May 05, 20171 hr 5 min

Episode 12: Brian Anderson

Joining the show with memories of the 2005 World Champion White Sox is Brian Anderson. Cubs vs. Red Sox weekend wrap-up (1:50); Is the White Sox current success sustainable? (6:05); 2005 World Series Champion, Brian Anderson (11:01); Bobby Jenks would drink Wade Boggs under the table (35:01); Scott Podsednik was actually a psychopath (36:16); A first-hand account of the AJ Pierznyski vs. Michael Barrett brawl (42:11); Joey Cora bit a dude's leg (44:49); 2008 Blackout game memories (46:16); Brian...

May 02, 201757 min

Episode 11: Jared Carrabis

A 'Leader of Men' in Boston and official keeper of Chris Sale, Jared Carrabis joins Dave and Carl for a Cubs vs. Red Sox series preview, Chris Sale memories!!! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Apr 28, 20171 hr 14 min

Episode 10: Chris Cotillo

Joining Dave & Carl for our eleventh episode is MLB insider and child phenom/prodigy Chris Cotillo of SB Nation. Dave may think he's an 'insider', but he's nowhere near Cotillo's level. Dave uses beautiful imagery to describe what Scoop City is (2:50); Chris Cotillo joins the show (7:01); Red Line Radio referral program reminder (53:41)! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.li...

Apr 25, 201751 min

Episode 9: Todd Walker

12-year MLB veteran, nearly a career .300 hitter, former Cub heart-throb and current SEC/ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight' analyst, Todd Walker, joins the podcast. Is Avisail Garcia actually good?! (3:26); Carl's early Cubs-related frustrations (6:05); Todd Walker (21:40) waxes poetic on his jersey being retired at LSU (21:40); The hype around being drafted 8th overall in 1994 (27:04); Opening up his wallet at the casino in the minor leagues (32:13); Regrets re: not picking Paul Molitor's mind on baseba...

Apr 19, 201758 min

Episode 8: Rick Hahn

Without a doubt the biggest episode we've released to the internet, Dave & Carl talk with the man behind the best offseason a Major League Baseball team has ever had, White Sox General Manager, Rick Hahn. I'm not going to say Rick divulged organizational secrets and basically guaranteed the Sox would sign Cuban slugger Luis Robert, but I'm also not going to say he didn't. Chicago White Sox GM, long-time friend of the show, Rick Hahn (3:02); Was Rick making fun of Dave for watching single-A b...

Apr 11, 201750 min

Episode 7: Dante the Don

Here's the thing... You don't get anymore 'inside' than Dante 'The Don', baby! No one is closer to the Cubs, no one is trusted more and no one has better stories of your favorite 2016 World Series Champions than this episode's guest. Cubs vs. Cardinals & Sox vs. Tigers recap (1:47); New segment, 'You're Killing Me, Smalls' (4:42); Introducing Dante 'The Don', the Chicago Cubs' DJ (15:29); Dante was responsible for Carl working at Barstool... Kind of (16:42); Carl spilled a beer all over Anth...

Apr 07, 20171 hr 14 min
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