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The Walk Off

Ryan Spaeder and Holden Kushner are back to talk everything baseball. They'll have weekly guests, hot takes, and stats for the baseball mind.
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Episodes

Hall of Fame Ballot

Ryan and Holden discuss the release of the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and give their picks as to who deserves to get the call. Also, Ryan discusses his players-only vote, which is now in its third year and Holden wants to know why Sammy Sosa still isn't in.

Nov 26, 202037 minEp. 53

World Series Game One Reactions

Ryan and Holden recap game one of the World Series between the Dodgers and Rays.. Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw and Cody Bellinger make it into Spaeder's Stats. Holden ponders whether or not baseball players were sought after by women in 1908. The guys also reflect on the Braves and Astros seasons.

Oct 22, 202043 minEp. 52

Goodbye Joe Morgan

On today's show, Ryan and Holden discuss the recent passing of Joe Morgan. Ryan shares some incredible stats about the Hall of Fame second Baseman. The guys also talk about the recent loss of multiple LB legends. They also cover the wild White Sox managerial search and talk about the NLCS and ALCS.

Oct 16, 202037 min0

Yankees are Bombing

Today, Ryan and Holden discuss some of the top storylines from the first week of the MLB playoffs. Ryan has a strong take on the Padres and Dodgers season, while Holden continues to believe that the ball remains juiced. Spaeder's stats include Giancarlo Stanton as well as a WW1 hero.

Oct 08, 202045 min0

The Playoff Show

Holden and Ryan take a look ahead at this season's unique postseason format. Ryan has some upset picks and talks about whether or not there will be fans in the stands at the World Series. Holden shares his thoughts on the tournament and whether or not MLB will go back to the "deader" ball they used in last year's playoffs

Sep 29, 202050 minEp. 51

"White Sox" Dave Williams

Ryan and Holden are joined by "White Sox" Dave Williams to talk about the red-hot season that the team is having.

Sep 17, 202031 minEp. 50

Interview With Ned Colletti

The guys are joined this week by former Dodgers GM Ned Colleti as they chop it up about this season, and more.

Sep 11, 202036 minEp. 49

Trade Deadline Fallout

On today's Walk Off, Ryan and Holden recap a hectic trade deadline which included some big names changing teams plus the boys gush about the Padres and Blue Jays moves.

Sep 02, 202032 minEp. 48

The Trade Deadline

On today's show, Ryan and Holden discuss some of the bigger moves from the 2020 MLB trade deadline. The guys try to figure out why the Indians would consider trading Mike Clevinger. Also, the Padres land two big bats, Spaeder's Stats talks 10-run comeback victories and the topic of podcast speed playback also arises.

Aug 31, 202037 minEp. 47

Say No To AROD

On today's edition of The Walk Off, Ryan and Holden share their disdain for Alex Rodriguez, as he attempts to buy the New York Mets. Spaeder's Stats include the three batters in the mix to hit .400.

Aug 18, 202037 minEp. 45

Will Carroll Interview

Author and Injury expert Will Carroll joins the guys this week. They talk about Tommy John injuries, how the game has changed, and the use of an opener.

Aug 13, 202046 minEp. 44

The Cardinals Rumor

On today's show, Ryan and Holden discuss a rumor that Spaeder is hearing about the St. Louis Cardinals. Also, the boys talk about the Marlins work stoppage after Derek Jeter finally speaks. Holden and Ryan also talk about Yoenis Cespedes bolting the Mets, Aaron Judge's hot start and why the boys love in-game MLB betting.

Aug 09, 202038 minEp. 43

Baseball Steals From Spaeder

Today on The Walk-Off, Holden and Ryan discuss how Major League Baseball's new playoff format looks exactly like the proposal that Ryan wrote last year. Also, the guys give their impressions on the first week of the MLB season, Spaeder's Stats highlight's Shohei Ohtani and they look back at Holden's uncomfortable interview with Justin Verlander's wife.

Jul 27, 202047 minEp. 42

Jessica Kleinschmidt joins the show

Ryan and Holden welcome MLB reporter and podcast host, Jessica Kleinschmidt to The Walk Off. Jessica talks about the Giants and A's, the two teams she covers. Holden And Ryan later preview the 2020 season.

Jul 23, 202042 minEp. 41

Baseball's Here!

Holden and Ryan discuss the upcoming MLB season, the atmosphere of the preseason games and how managers will be most important this year. Spaeder's Stats features Joe DiMaggio and Jeter.

Jul 20, 202053 minEp. 40

Interview with Rachel Luba

Holden and Ryan talk to MLB agent Rachel Luba. She talks about how she met Trevor Bauer and became his agent, what it's like going into arbitration with a player, and the path she took to become one of MLB's rare female agents.

Jul 16, 202036 minEp. 39

Interview with Glen Macnow

Holden and Ryan are joined this week by Philly sports radio personality, Glen Macnow.

Jul 13, 202036 minEp. 38

All Over the Place

Ryan and Holden discuss the upcoming season and take a look at the NL East. Spaeder's Stats features a myriad of players, plus the guys look at the greatest single-season seasons by a pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball.

Jul 10, 202056 minEp. 37

Team Names, Upcoming games, and Firework Flames

Holden And Ryan are back as the MLB kicks off Spring training 2.0. They talk about players opting out, fan reactions to the restart, and some team name history.

Jul 06, 202055 minEp. 36

Interview with Darren Rovell

The guys are joined by Darren Rovell as they talk Bobby Bonilla, betting, and the business side of baseball. Then Ryan and Holden talk about the madness that 2020 might bring to starting rotations, minor league conspiracies, and go off the tracks to the end.

Jul 02, 202043 minEp. 35

Baseball is Back

Today, Ryan and Holden discuss the return of MLB. They share their opinions on the 60-game season, extra innings starting with a man on second base, the NL using a DH and every other topic pertaining to the 2020 season that you can think of. Also, Spaeder's Stats highlights the best 60-game starts ever and Doc Gooden and Doc Halladay's numbers are discussed.

Jun 29, 202058 minEp. 34

Kevin Reavy & Taylor Cooper

Ryan is joined this week by his co-author Kevin Reavy and founder of "Might be News" Taylor Cooper. They discuss the return of baseball, last year's cheating scandal, and get into some stats talk.

Jun 25, 202029 minEp. 33

Baseball is (officially) back?

Holden gives his quick takes on the new 60 game season in this emergency episode of the walk off.

Jun 24, 202044 minEp. 32

Labor fights, Pornhub and the Yankees

Today Ryan and Holden get you up to speed on the latest developments regarding MLB's labor war. Also, Spaeder's Stats features Dwight Gooden and the 1986 Mets staff, and the boys ask each other which company they'd like to have sponsor their favorite baseball teams.

Jun 19, 202043 minEp. 31

Yankees cheat?

Holden and Ryan share their opinions on the allegations that the Yankees cheated in the 2017 season. Also, Spaeder's stats feature Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa and the guys reminisce about the 1998 Home Run Chase.

Jun 15, 202046 minEp. 29

MLB and Marijuana

On today's show, Holden and Ryan dive into marijuana usage in Major League Baseball and how its use has evolved over the past decade. Also, the duo discuss Commissioner Rob Manfred's proclamation that there's a 100% chance MLB will have a 2020 season.

Jun 12, 202029 minEp. 28

Interview with Christopher Kamka

Holden and Ryan are back as they chat it up with NBC Sports Chicago's Christopher Kamka. They get into some Hall of Fame talk, Christopher's eating contest with Kobayashi, and Ryan reveals his take on one of sports' biggest conspiracy theories.

Jun 11, 202032 minEp. 27

Will The Owners Shut It Down?

Today Ryan and Holden make another bet on when the 2020 Season begins. Holden is up $100 as the season did not start by June 1st like Spaeder thought it would.

Jun 04, 202044 minEp. 26
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