Interview with Curt Schilling
Ryan and Holden are joined by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling to discuss his career, the current situation in baseball, and more.
Jun 02, 2020•43 min•Ep. 25
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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Interview with Bret Boone
The guys are joined by Brett Boone in this episode of the Walk Off. They talk about the special circumstances of this year's draft, growing up in a major league clubhouse, and then dive into some 80's baseball talk.
May 29, 2020•36 min•Ep. 24
Will They Play?
Today, Ryan and Holden discuss the owner's proposal to the players and how it doesn't come close to being enough to get the season started anytime soon. Also, Spaeder's Stats focuses on Sammy Sosa, who Holden and Ryan both believe should be in the Hall of Fame. In a stats showdown, it's Will Clark vs Don Mattingly.
May 27, 2020•40 min•Ep. 23
Baseball is its own worst enemy
Today Ryan and Holden discuss the holdup's to MLB and the MLBPA reaching a deal to play the 2020 season. Holden argues that MLB is killing itself again, just like it has done multiple times in the past. Also, they guys debate whether or not an 82-game season champion is legitimate and whether or not single-season marks like a .400 batting average would be held in high regard as well. Ryan and Holden wrap the show up with a Tony Gwynn edition of Spaeder's Stats.
May 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 22
The Best 4 Minute Interview Ever - With Barstool's Big Cat
Holden and Ryan bring you a snippet of their interview with Barstool's Big Cat before it was cut short. They also hop back on the mic to discuss the Cubs, and more Hall of Fame talk.
May 25, 2020•33 min•Ep. 21
Interview with Andruw Jones
Ryan and Holden are joined by former Braves outfielder Andrew Jones. They chat about what he's been up to, the hall of fame, and Andruw gives his best stories from his time in Atlanta.
May 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 20
The Owners Plan to Play
Holden and Ryan discussed the leaked owners proposals for the start of the 2020 season, which could begin in July. They also discussed plans to make the DH universal and how an 82-game season would play out. Spaeder's Stats focuses on the trio of Pedro Martinez, Greg Maddux and Randy Johnson with appearances from Roger Clemens and Christy Mathewson.
May 12, 2020•47 min•Ep. 19
Re-Awarding the 1980's MVP and Cy Young Awards
Holden and Spaeder discuss re-awarding the MVP and Cy Young awards because today's evaluations would have drastically altered many of the winners.
May 08, 2020•52 min•Ep. 18
Mike Schmidt Interview
Holden and Ryan speak with Hall-of-Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt about a number of topics, including how's he's spending his time during the coronavirus lockdown.
May 04, 2020•54 min•Ep. 17
Baseball, Booze and Tinder
Today we talked about great-hitting pitchers in Spaeder's Stats. Also, we had a discussion about judging players in different decades using today's stats, Ryan had an Irish Walk-off with Astros players and he also taught Holden how to use Tinder.
Apr 30, 2020•52 min•Ep. 16
Interview with Bill James
Holden and Ryan are back with a special Monday interview edition of The Walk Off, as they are joined by Bill James. They discuss the comparison of players between eras, how stats have evolved, and life right now without baseball.
Apr 27, 2020•33 min•Ep. 15
Interview with Jim Duquette
Ryan and Holden sat down to talk with former Mets GM Jim Duquette. Duquette discussed whether or not he thinks we'll see a season in 2020, whether or not the Red Sox were punished sufficiently by MLB and much more.
Apr 23, 2020•32 min•Ep. 14
Interview with Len Kasper
This episode, Holden and Ryan are joined by Cubs' play by play man, Len Kasper. They talk about life without baseball, the Cubs' window of opportunity for another championship, and MLB's options for playing this upcoming season. Holden and Ryan also pick their favorite Walk Off fan submission, and announce the winner of a copy of MLB The Show 20.
Apr 20, 2020•34 min•Ep. 13
Jackie Robinson Special
We talked with 21-year MLB veteran pitcher LaTroy Hawkins about Jackie Robinson day, Jackie's impact on MLB and civil rights. LaTroy also talked about his relationship with Jackie's daughter Sharon and how Sharon educated LaTroy's daughter about Jackie's legacy. We wrapped the show with LaTroy's thoughts on playing a shortened season in Arizona where players would go to the ballpark and back to a hotel for a number of months.
Apr 16, 2020•26 min•Ep. 12
Ichiro, Jeter, Votto, Gwynn
In this episode, Ryan talks about falling onto the field at the first game he ever attended. He also has a Darren Daulton story. The boys discuss which of the four players mentioned in the title was the most productive during their prime. Also, they talk about robot fans in Taiwan and how 72% of Americans won't go to a sports event until a vaccine is created.
Apr 13, 2020•43 min•Ep. 11
Interview with Jerry Hairston Jr.
Holden & Spaeder speak with Jerry Hairston Jr., 16-year MLB vet and Dodgers studio host for Sportsnet LA. They spoke about his quarantine time, whether or not Mookie Betts will ever play for the Dodgers, will Clayton Kershaw be dominant again, as well as how his grandfather played in the Negro Leagues, MLB and also coached Michael Jordan.
Apr 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 10
Is DeGrom the New Pedro?
Holden & Spaeder talk about DeGrom and Pedro, Spaeder starting feuds between former baseball players, and his feud with ESPN's Keith Law.
Apr 06, 2020•58 min•Ep. 9
Interview with Mariners Outfielder Mitch Haniger
Holden and Ryan speak with Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger about what he's been up to with baseball off due to Covid-19.
Apr 02, 2020•20 min•Ep. 8
No Betts in LA After All?
Holden & Ryan talk about whether or not the Dodgers should be compensated for trading for Mookie Betts if the season is cancelled. -Spaeder's Stats on Betts, dave Steib and Nolan Ryan. -Players open to fans at neutral sites. -Good story about a bullpen catcher getting hit repeatedly in the testes.
Mar 30, 2020•50 min•Ep. 7
A Conversation with Eric Byrnes
Today, Hosts Holden Kushner and Ryan Spaeder speak with former Major Leaguer and current MLB Network analyst, Eric Byrnes. Byrnes talked with us about if he sees baseball being played this season, addresses how the Astros have gotten lucky with a stoppage in play and tells you which mega-celebrity would visit his bar when he was a bouncer.
Mar 27, 2020•31 min•Ep. 6
Astros Cheating Scandal
Holden and Ryan are back to discuss the Astros cheating allegations, their punishments, and how it affects them moving forward. They also dive into comaring players across generations, and the MLB's use of juiced baseballs. Drop a 5-Star review with your favorite memory of a Walk off for a chance at MLB The Show 20
Mar 26, 2020•51 min•Ep. 5
Emergency: Syndegaard Done for the Year
Hosts Holden Kushner and Ryan Spaeder bring you a quick emergency episode, after news that Noah Syndergaard needs Tommy John surgery. Make sure to leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts and include your favorite MLB walk-off for a chance to win a copy of MLB The Show.
Mar 25, 2020•7 min•Ep. 4
2020 Season in Jeopardy
Today, Hosts Holden Kushner and Ryan Spaeder make a $100 bet on when the 2020 season will begin. Also, how will a shortened season alter the game. This week's Spaeder's Stats includes nuggets on Chris Sale, Edgar Martinez, Albert Pujols and others and the boys wrap things up with their favorite "Walk-off's" in MLB history. Make sure to leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts and include your favorite MLB walk-off for a chance to win a copy of MLB The Show.
Mar 25, 2020•49 min•Ep. 3
2020: Baseball's Short Season
We talk about the short season and how I wish MLB would play 100 regular season games every year Which teams and players will benefit from a shortened season Spaeder's Stats: Ryan has numbers on Mike Trout, Rod Carew and Larry Walker Which classic games to watch when you're quarantined.
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
The Walk Off Trailer
Holden and Ryan explain their comeback, this time on the Blue Wire network!
Mar 09, 2020•2 min•Ep. 1
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