Tools of Ignorance

In a complicated world of baseball analysis, often times the most enjoyable approach is one of ignorance. Jonah Birenbaum and Hudson Belinsky bring you a casual approach to baseball analysis, shielding you from overanalysis, and attempting to make this great game even more fun. This show is designed to stimulate intriguing conversation, mostly related to baseball.

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Episode 16: Silk

In this edition of the Tools of Ignorance podcast, Jonah and Hudson preview the Cleveland Indians, Miami Marlins, and Boston Red Sox. There's also some discussion of Carleton University's powerhouse basketball program. And Robinson Cano. It's a good episode.

Mar 25, 2013•51 min

Episode 15: Glen Perkins...Litrally The Best Closer On The Minnesota Twins

In the fifteenth edition of the Tools of Ignorance podcast Jonah and Hudson discuss the Minnesota Twins, highlighting some key storylines for 2013 and discussing some of their top prospects. As is often the case, the conversation derails, and the TOI duo discusses players who they share first names with. Hudson grades out his present handsomeness tool. If you'd like to follow the tools of ignorance duo on the Twitter, you can catch Jonah here and Hudson here. Send your emails to toolsofignorance...

Mar 05, 2013•25 min

Episode 14: Rockin' the 'Stache

Jonah and Hudson continue their team previews with a discussion about the Colorado Rockies, offering a few thoughts on the club's chances for 2013. After the Rockies preview, the handsome young guys talk about Zack Greinke's comments about the economic reasons for his signing with the Dodgers, then they finish with a discussion about Russell "Suddenly-A-Shortstop" Martin's decision to opt out of the World Baseball Classic for a completely ridiculous reason. If you'd like to follow the tools of i...

Feb 28, 2013•35 min

Episode 13: My Mouth is Immaculate

Lucky number 13! On this installment of the Tools of Ignorance podcast, Hudson and Jonah preview the Cubs, looking at some of their additions (Edwin Jackson, Carlos Villanueva), chatting about a few of their up-and-coming prospects. If you'd like to follow the tools of ignorance duo on the Twitter, you can catch Jonah here and Hudson here. Send your emails to toolsofignorance11@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

Feb 23, 2013•18 min

Episode 12: Naturally Elevated Levels of Testosterone

Jonah and Hudson begin their series of 2013 previews, opening with a discussion about the Houston Astros, who you can be reasonably expected to endure a tough season. After the Astros preview, the duo, inspired by this week's Lineup Card at Baseball Prospectus, discusses a couple of their favorite moves of the offseason. If you'd like to follow the tools of ignorance duo on the Twitter, you can catch Jonah here and Hudson here. Send your emails to toolsofignorance11@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!

Feb 22, 2013•25 min

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