Delayed Super Bowl Reax, Mookie goes to LA, and the XFL Debuts We talk about Mookie going to the LA Dodgers (and leaving a black eye on the Red Sox front office), whether or not Pat Mahomes deserved the Super Bowl MVP, and the new face of spring football: Oliver Luck's XFL. Email us: 3rdstring@vernacularpodcast.com
The Disastros and the Great Baseball Scandal of 2020 Zac and Pete talk about the growing MLB scandal, including whether or not MLB should vacate the title, Jose Altuve's diminished reputation, and whether or not this is worse than the steroid scandals of the 1990s. Email us: 3rdstring@vernacularpodcast.com
Mr. Rivera Goes to Washington, New Overtime Rules, and Jerry Jones is Weird Zac and Pete talk about the NFL coaching carousel, Jadeveon Clowney's hit on Carson Wentz, Zac's horrible predictions for last weekend, Zac's (hopefully) better predictions for next weekend, and some great ideas for NFL overtime. Email us: 3rdstring@vernacularpodcast.com
The Return: Aaron Rodgers is Average, the BCS was better, and Fantasy Football is the worst Zac and Pete are back with a new episode of 3rd String and a commitment to bring you the best baseball and football content every week. On today's episode we talk about the plan for the revived show, debut our "small ball" and "take shop" segments, and talk about Aaron Rodgers' decline, our fantasy football pain, and some guy named Boston Scott.
In this episode, Peter and guest host Josh (co-host of Vernacular's "The Popped Cast" ) jump on the horn just an hour removed from celebrating the first World Series win for the Washington Nationals. SPOILER: Joy ahead. What did we miss? Email us: lineup@vernacularpodcast.com Sponsor the Vernacular Podcast Network on Patreon! patreon.com/vpn...
Pete Visits Colorado, Designing the New XFL, the Washington Nats, and the Ewing Theory In this episode, we return to The Lineup for an in-person pod as Pete visits Colorado and sits down with Zac to talk about everything going on in the sports world. Pete shares with us his excitement about Appalachian State's football program (which is finally having the breakout year he's been watching for), the Washington Nats' trip to the World Series and the Harper version of the Ewing Theory, the NFL's ter...
The Return In a comeback that rivals Michael Jordan's September 2001 exit from retirement to play for the Washington Wizards, Zac and Pete are back at it to talk about the dog days of summer, the extreme futility of New York teams, the Washington Redskins' QB battle, why Eagles Super Bowl predictions make Zac nervous, and MLB trade deadline moves. Email us: thelineup@vernacularpodcast.com
In this episode, we join forces with The Popped Cast's Josh Goldman for a special crossover episode in which we break down the best baseball movies of all time. This episode originally aired on The Popped Cast , which you can find wherever you get your podcasts. Notes from the original podcast are below. In Episode 40, Josh welcomes guests Zac Crippen (the co-founder of the Vernacular Podcast Network, co-host of Vernacular Podcast and co-host of Vernacular’s sports podcast The Line-Up) and Peter...
Zac, Pete, and guest co-host Josh Goldman break down the American League for the 2019 season. Among the topics: Are the Red Sox favorites to repeat? Will the Royals be fun to watch as they base steal their way to 60 wins? Is Cleveland confused? Will the Yankees' bullpen be able to carry them? Is the Rays' use of an "opener" a travesty or ingenious? Join the conversation and let us know what you think! Find out more at https://lineup.pinecast.co...
Zac and Pete resume the MLB preview episodes by finishing up rankings in each of the National League divisions.
In this episode, Josh Goldman joins us from our sister podcast The Popped Cast to meet Zac for the first time (no, seriously) and to banter about rival NL East allegiances. Josh also encourages Zac on the 13 years of Bryce Harper that lie ahead for Phillies fans, we talk about how Bryce's new contract is long enough to have its own Bar Mitzvah, and we break down the new power rankings in the NL East. Oh, and we tried calling Pete but he didn't pick up. Lame. Pete, consider this our virtual heckl...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) preview some key things to watch in tomorrow's Super Bowl matchup, including: - Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh and the Rams' defensive line vs. the Patriots' offensive line - Julian Edelman on crossing routes - The Patriots' secondary and linebackers dropping back in coverage - McVay's offensive scheming vs. Belichick's defensive masterminding - Romo's big day What'd we miss? Let us know at lineup@vernacularpodcast.com or @TheLineupPod . Become a suppo...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) review the 12 playoff teams in the NFL playoff field and review, from "worst to first," what their Super Bowl chances are. What'd we miss? Let us know at lineup@vernacularpodcast.com or @TheLineupPod . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) conduct a draft of the best sports moments of 2018 and then briefly discuss some sports things they hated in the past year. Mentioned in this episode: - Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup - St Nick and the Eagles' Super Bowl - Baker Mayfield transforming the Browns - Shaquem Griffin being drafted - Tiger's first PGA tour victory since 2013 - Shohei Ohtani as the first two-way player in decades and much more! What did we miss? Tell us at lineup@vernacu...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) debut The Lineup with a definitive watchability rankins of all the 2018 NCAA bowl games. Sound off on what we missed! thelineup@vernacularpodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) run through a "Dime a Dozen" segment and give you their picks for a high payoff 12-game parlay of NFL weekend action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) discuss the glories of October baseball and talk about the Red Sox/Dodgers matchup, dissect the Saquon Barkley draft decision in retrospect, argue about whether or not the NFC East is the worst division in football, and talk about the surprises of the year. (And, Zac adds, the Browns' 2.5 win total is *not* one of those surprises.) ICYMI: Here is the Peyton Manning video Pete mentioned. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/su...
Welcome to the Takes of The Game NBA Season Preview for the 2018-19 season. Taylor and Ishan open with a discussion on Jimmy Butler's practice tirade in Minnesota yesterday before wondering if player empowerment has gone too far. Then, Taylor laments the loss of DeJounte Murray and the implications for the Spurs' already-sad season. The guys give us their individual awards predictions before breaking the league down into various team tiers. Finally, they give us their predictions for the confere...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) discuss the opening salvo of the MLB playoffs, including the Cubs' impressive collapse, the clash of the Titans in Boston and the Bronx, the phenoms on the Braves' roster, and the small-market team who is their favorite to advance to the World Series. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Ishan takes us down memory lane and tells us where his affection for Jimmy Butler began. That leads the guys on a deep dive into Butler's trade demands. They debate who's to blame for the bad blood betwen Butler and The Wolves and talk about where Butler could go from here. Then Taylor and Ishan give the "island" takes on which they find themselves all alone heading into the new NBA season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) run through a "Dime a Dozen" segment and give you their picks for a high payoff 12-game parlay of NFL weekend action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ), Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ), and Ishan ( @jimmyluandtaj ) discuss the NL playoff race, Ohtani the two-way phenom who continues to bat despite a torn UCL, the Athletics' impressive ability to keep finding an edge with one of the lowest payrolls in baseball, and the close race for NL Rookie of the Year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Taylor and Ishan, in great moods after their football teams swept the weekend, dive into ranking the top five league pass teams based on watchability. They argue intensely about the Atlanta Hawks, give some love to the surprisingly deep Indiana Pacers, discuss why the Lakers could be entertaining (it's not just LeBron) and give their case for AD & Giannis making their teams "must-watch TV." Finally, they drool over the Toronto Raptors. Follow Taylor: @TheTYoung Follow Ishan's *NEW* handle: @...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) break down storylines so far from weeks one and two of college football season, including Willie Taggart's performance in Tallahassee, Scott Frost's challenge in Lincoln, and the realignment of the college football landscape over the last two decades. Then they shift to the NFL and debut a new "Dime a Dozen" segment, where they gave you their picks for a high payoff 12-game parlay. Listen more: anchor.fm/3rdstring Become a supporter of this podcast:...
On this weeks TOTG, Ishan recaps the WNBA Finals and explains how the WNBA will continue to market themselves, then Taylor and Ishan deep dive on strategy shifts over the last 20 years in the NBA and guess what the next frontiers will be. They ask: what does EuroBall in the NBA look like? What is the future of the big man? Could LeBron become the best 5 in the league? Finally, Taylor snaps about Kawhi Leonard...it was a long time coming. Follow Taylor: @TheTYoung Follow Ishan's *NEW* handle: @Ji...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ), true NFC East homers, break down why the Cowboys and Giants are in horrendous trouble: Did you know that 11% of the Giants' roster was added after the end of the preseason? Did you know that 50% of Dallas' offensive line is injured? The guys also identify stories to watch with the Washington Redskins and the [ Super Bowl Champion ] Philadelphia Eagles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
In this episode, 3rd String Benchwarmers Zac ( @ZacCrippen ), Ishan ( @shouldakeptJB ), and Taylor ( @TheTYoung ) host a live discussion about all things fantasy football while the 3rd String draft progresses through ten rounds. Hear the reaction to the shocking #2 overall selection, the kicker drafted in the sixth round, the good old days of Shannon Sharpe, and divergent thoughts on draft philosophies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) preview the NFC/AFC West, breaking down storylines for each team and talking about the "X-Factor." Will the Rams reign supreme? Are the Seahawks in true rebuild? Is Denver back? Hear all of these discussions and more, and let us know what you think. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Taylor Young ( @TheTYoung ) and Ishan Nath ( @shouldakeptJB ) discuss Manu Ginobili's retirement from the San Antonio Spurs, his legacy in the NBA, and the greatest Manu moments of all time. Ishan also prognosticates on the WNBA postseason and talks about why fantasy basketball is so great. Follow Takes of the Game on Twitter Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Taylor Young ( @TheTYoung ) and Ishan Nath ( @shouldakeptJB ) return to the microphones this week for a primer on advanced stats for the uninitiated. Want to know all about lineup data, VORP, and more? This is the pod for you. You'll also hear Taylor's hot take on Michael Jordan (he was "good at basketball") and hear Ishan's story about a Luol Deng trade that sent him into the literal fetal position. Follow Takes of the Game on Twitter For more, check out Bleacher Report's Advanced NBA Stats for...
