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Coffee and Baseball

Coffee and Baseball

By Ryan & Bern

Two baseball fans break down the news and highlight the glory of the CURRENT MLB season. Come for the baseball chatter, stay for the comedy, leave before Bernie starts ranting about baseball movies.
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Season 5: Episode 4: Coffee Base-Pod Bingo

Season 5: Episode 4: Coffee Base-Pod Bingo

Ryan and Bernie are back and we're talking about the best storylines of the first month of the MLB Season. Sometimes for fun I like to make words bold.

Apr 29, 202440:43
Season 5: Episode 3: The MLB Gambling Investigation, brought to you by Draftkings

Season 5: Episode 3: The MLB Gambling Investigation, brought to you by Draftkings

Ry-Ber, Bern-Rye, we're back and we're talking about one big thing: The Shohei gambling kerfuffle!

Mar 22, 202438:13
Season 5: Episode 2: The 2024 MLB Season Preview

Season 5: Episode 2: The 2024 MLB Season Preview

Ryan and Bernie are back and we're talking 2024 MLB Season Preview

Mar 18, 202447:25
Season 5: Episode 1: The Definitive Free Agency Recap

Season 5: Episode 1: The Definitive Free Agency Recap

Ryan and Bernie are BACK with an ambitious show that doesn't get to the majority of our ambition, so we're here talking free agency recap.

Mar 01, 202445:14
Season 4: Episode 13: The Dodgers Have Won the 2023 MLB Offseason Championship

Season 4: Episode 13: The Dodgers Have Won the 2023 MLB Offseason Championship

Yamamamoto to the Dodgers!!??! Here we go...

Dec 23, 202340:33
Season 4: Episode 12: 10 Years 700 Million

Season 4: Episode 12: 10 Years 700 Million

Ryan and Bernie are back and you will never fucking guess what we're here to talk about...

Dec 15, 202336:45
Season 4: Episode 11: The World Series Preview

Season 4: Episode 11: The World Series Preview

Special guest host Max is here to discuss the 2023 World Series. We set out to answer the question on everyone's mind: will this series be worth watching?

Oct 27, 202353:12
Season 4: Episode 10: The World Series is set

Season 4: Episode 10: The World Series is set

Bernie and Ryan are back. Coffee. Baseball. Baseball. Coffee. Sports. Phillies. Braves? No, no more Braves.

Oct 21, 202334:32
Season 4: Episode 9: A Post Mortem on the Divisional Round

Season 4: Episode 9: A Post Mortem on the Divisional Round

Ryan and Bernie are back and they have been SWEPT out of the divisional round. Os and Dodgers out, Braves-Phillies series was wild, we break it all down and preview the championship round.

Oct 13, 202351:57
Season 4: Episode 8: The 2023 Playoffs Are Here

Season 4: Episode 8: The 2023 Playoffs Are Here

You know what it is, Ryan, Bernie, baseball. We've got playoffs, we've got discussions about Indian vacations. You're listening, you get it, you're cool.

Oct 07, 202350:34
Season 4: Episode 7: Tangents and Research

Season 4: Episode 7: Tangents and Research

Ryan and Bernie, Bernie and Ryan, Coffee and Baseball. You're here, you know the deal, MLB. As always, we don't like the Astros.

Aug 21, 202345:12
Season 4: Episode 6: A Proper Baseball Fight

Season 4: Episode 6: A Proper Baseball Fight

Bernie and Ryan are back to being back and we're here to break down the latest in MLB action. And we're talking action, because there was a fight. Then we discuss the remains of the trade deadline acquisitions. We definitely will not be discussing the Cubs, don't even bother.

Aug 07, 202349:07
Season 4: Episode 5: A Tongue-Tied Trade Deadline

Season 4: Episode 5: A Tongue-Tied Trade Deadline

Ryan and Bernie are BACK and they're trying their best to butcher the name of every player traded at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. That's it, that's all you people get.

Jul 31, 202346:50
Season 4: Episode 4: Aaron's Very Special Episode

Season 4: Episode 4: Aaron's Very Special Episode

Ryan and Bernie are here to talk about baseball and more importantly we're here to very specifically talk about whatever Aaron thinks is best. Also the all star break happened.

Jul 17, 202353:05
Season 4: Episode 3: The A's Are Moving to Nowhere

Season 4: Episode 3: The A's Are Moving to Nowhere

Ryan and Bernie are BACK, all the way, fully, and they're talking about two things and two things only. The Oakland A's and the demise of seemingly every pitcher in baseball.

Jun 09, 202341:35
Season 4: Episode 2: Let's just breeze right by the Rays...

Season 4: Episode 2: Let's just breeze right by the Rays...

Ryan and Bernie are back to being back and they're talking about allll the stories that aren't the main stories of baseball. We're talking Padres, we're talking Dodgers pitching depth, it's an odd return but a return all the same.

May 22, 202343:14
Season 4: Episode 1: And So It Begins

Season 4: Episode 1: And So It Begins

Bernie and Ryan are back and if you're listening that means you're better than all of your coworkers, judge them accordingly.

Mar 27, 202350:03
Season 3: Episode 16: Free Agency, the Dust Has Settle

Season 3: Episode 16: Free Agency, the Dust Has Settle

Bernie and Ryan are back to being back and they're back checking in on MLB comings and goings. We're discussing Correa, Clayton Kershaw's legacy, touching on that latest in MLB news and giving our final grades on free agency. The theme song has become absolutely crazy, is anyone paying attention to that??

Jan 19, 202346:09
Season 3: Episode 15: The Babies are Back

Season 3: Episode 15: The Babies are Back

Not a ton of news in baseball but the news we have is JUICY! Carlos Correa switches teams, Trevor Bauer's suspension is suddenly over, and of course we'll mild graze over Dansby Swanson becoming a Cub....mildly.

Dec 23, 202241:10
Season 3: Episode 14: HOT STOVE!!

Season 3: Episode 14: HOT STOVE!!

The MLB hot stove is hot and Bernie and Ryan are here to break down their thoughts on the latest signings in baseball.

Dec 10, 202236:30
Season 3: Episode 13: The Tin Foil Hat Episode

Season 3: Episode 13: The Tin Foil Hat Episode

Fuck the Astros.

Nov 14, 202240:39
Season 3: Episode 12: We were gone for a very good reason

Season 3: Episode 12: We were gone for a very good reason

Ryan and Bernie are back and you're probably wondering why they missed the championship round.....it was definitely for a good reason. They also talk baseball.

Oct 28, 202238:23
Season 3: Episode 11: 1/4 vs.0/4

Season 3: Episode 11: 1/4 vs.0/4

Bernie and Ryan are back and good lord were they wrong about the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs. We break down one of the most exciting weekends in baseball and preview round 2 of the MLB playoffs.

Oct 11, 202248:53
Season 3: Episode 10: Let's Mirror Playoff Predictions

Season 3: Episode 10: Let's Mirror Playoff Predictions

Ryan and Bernie preview the 2022 MLB playoffs, we talk through round 1 matchups and make our full bracket predictions.

Oct 07, 202253:32
Season 3: Episode 9: Why Don't We Get That Special Feeling From Aaron Judge?

Season 3: Episode 9: Why Don't We Get That Special Feeling From Aaron Judge?

Ryan and Bernie are back and just in tie to discuss the recent milestones in baseball. We also delve into the final two races in the 2022 Hunt for October and of course we have to preview future rants about the Jeter doc! Tune in because you have nothing better to do and life has come to this.

Sep 30, 202242:10
Season 3: Episode 8: Did anything happen since the trade deadline?

Season 3: Episode 8: Did anything happen since the trade deadline?

Yes, lots of things happened. Ryan and Bernie are back and there is a MULTITUDE of topics we need to get to! We're talking post-deadline trade analysis. We're talking Tatis 80 game PED suspensions. Pujols' pursuit of 700. Rule changes. And Bernie's beloved.....Mariners??? Great episode this week, please listen, we both need the validation.

Sep 13, 202247:04
Season 3: Episode 7: The Emergency Soto Pod

Season 3: Episode 7: The Emergency Soto Pod

We're back! We both have correct microphones! The emergency Soto Pod AKA Coffee and Baseball Nights AKA Irish Coffee and Baseball AKA Wine and Baseball. We're here to just have a very fun time drinking and discussing Juan Soto and free agency's hot stove. Plus, because we've been bad at posting lately, we've added a bonus episode! You get to listen live to Ryan reacting to the Dodgers 9th inning vs. the Rockies! #Baseball

Jul 30, 202252:46
Season 3: Episode 6: The All Star Break is Coming

Season 3: Episode 6: The All Star Break is Coming

Pre-apologies, Bernie's mic was on the wrong setting. Don't blame Bernie, he has a lot going on right now and he could really use a break from you (the listener). Ryan and Bernie are FINALLY back and they're here to talk about the all star selections as well as talk about the standings (and of course, some good ole fashion run differential talk). Pay special attention to a hidden easter egg where we once again complain about how the Astros cheated.

Jul 12, 202231:48
Season 3 Episode 5: MLB does hand stuff

Season 3 Episode 5: MLB does hand stuff

Bernie and Ryan are back and baseball has stories! No hitters, combined no hitters, Madison Bumgardner hand checks, little league outfields. Plus, Bernie smugly makes Ryan admit that Manny Machado is the best Dodger of the 21st century.

May 15, 202254:29
Season 3 Episode 4: The Sample Size Dictates The Season Has Begun

Season 3 Episode 4: The Sample Size Dictates The Season Has Begun

Ryan and Bernie are waking up right with some baseball talk. We go through the contenders and pretenders. Division leaders, last place teams that are doomed (Hint: It's the Orioles), and everyone's favorite topic: Run Differential.

Apr 25, 202250:21
Season 3: Episode 3: Olive Branches and Hazy Name Recall

Season 3: Episode 3: Olive Branches and Hazy Name Recall

Ryan and Bernie are back and 1 week into the season they're not here to discuss stats. We get into the disappointing crop of rookies, Alex Bohm hates this place, and Vlad Jr. step aside because we're here to toast to Vlad Sr. Plus, the guys go coffee VS baseball when we debate the Kershaw perfect pull and the Giants unwritten rule breakers mentality. Finally, we commemorate Jackie Robinson on Jackie Robinson day.

Apr 15, 202247:06
Season 3: Episode 2: The Emergency Pod!

Season 3: Episode 2: The Emergency Pod!

Ryan and Bernie are back and just in time too! We go over the end of the labor strike, the new rules being enacted, and once we've eaten all those vegetables we get into the free agency "frenzy". Plus, look out for a very special discussion from a listener question about Fernando Tatis Jr. You don't want to miss this episode, trust me, it's really good, I wouldn't lead you astray, you know me better than that.

Apr 01, 202243:59
Season 3 Episode 1: Sho-Me Some Labor Progress

Season 3 Episode 1: Sho-Me Some Labor Progress

Ryan and Bernie are as back as humanly possible and they're here to talk all things MLB. This episode has everything; labor negotiation talk, hall of fame discussion, robot umpires. Not to mention, we *live* announce the 2022 MLB the show cover reveal and give a very very special shout out to a debatably special listener. You simply must tune in to find out!

Feb 01, 202243:33
Season 2: Episode 28: At long last...

Season 2: Episode 28: At long last...

Ryan and Bernie's explosive final episode of season 2. Ryan reveals secrets the audience has been waiting all season to hear. Bernie breaks down the fundamental truths of the 1927 Yankees that big oil doesn't want you to know. Free agency also gets discussed.

Dec 27, 202142:11
Season 2 Episode 27: #ShutUpAndOwn

Season 2 Episode 27: #ShutUpAndOwn

Ryan and Bernie are back and they're finally ready to discuss the 2021 World Series. After that it's time to discuss the wildest MLB free agency period ever. Sadly no babies were crying into the mic this episode but there is plenty of anti-tweeting wokeness against MLB owners who happen to own New York based franchises, you're not gonna want to miss this one!

Dec 02, 202143:42
Season 2 Episode 26: A timely discussion of the start of the 2021 World Series

Season 2 Episode 26: A timely discussion of the start of the 2021 World Series

Ryan and Bernie are back and MAN did they nail this world series preview 2 games in. Bernie's prediction is already outdated but that's ok. And don't you worry one bit, we've got Astros cheated rants, we've got jews in baseball, you've got to tune in this week, IT'S A DOOZIE!

Oct 31, 202140:56
Season 2: Episode 25: Didn't Even Have Time to Celebrate

Season 2: Episode 25: Didn't Even Have Time to Celebrate

The boys are back and MAN are they timely! Tonight is Dodgers-Braves game 5 so naturally Bernie and Ryan are breaking down the NLDS. We talk through the Astros ascent, the Red Sox luck, the GM tree that started with the Rays. Don't be surprised if you hear some Trevor Bauer talk....or a baby....

Oct 22, 202133:07
Season 2 Episode 24: Winner Take All

Season 2 Episode 24: Winner Take All

Ryan and Bernie are back and they brought a baby along with them. We start by discussing how Bernie called absolutely everything that happened during the wild card games and move swiftly into recapping the divisional round. You know with Ryan on the pod there will be much break down of tonight's big game 5 Dodgers-Giants. Bernie is crunching cereal louder than he's ever crunched before and adding infant cries to his laundry list of annoying sounds to have to hear during this podcast. Several listeners are called out by name in this one, WATCH OUT!

Oct 14, 202136:50
Season 2 Episode 23: Let them fight

Season 2 Episode 23: Let them fight

Ryan and Bernie are back and the playoffs ARE HERE! We discuss our wildcard predictions, talk through our favorites in the post season, and reminisce about the players' seasons that will be lost to our memories. For our listicle section we break down the best possible world series matchups. RIP Swag Chain.

Oct 05, 202149:27
Season 2 Episode 22: Are we....allowed to bring up Vladi Jr. for MVP....? No? We're not? Cool, cool, cool.

Season 2 Episode 22: Are we....allowed to bring up Vladi Jr. for MVP....? No? We're not? Cool, cool, cool.

The playoffs are 12 games away and Ryan and Bernie are....a little bit ready for the real action to get started. The Cardinals are rising, the Yankees are falling, and there's just too much excitement to stop. Bernie brings up some interesting discussion topics like Salvador Perez's historic season and the slightest hint of a whisper that Vlad Jr. might be the real MVP. Finally, on a very special Ryan's videogame corner, Ryan brings up Madden 22. Go Baseball.

Sep 23, 202145:01
Season 2 Episode 21: The Padres vs. The World

Season 2 Episode 21: The Padres vs. The World

Ryan and Bernie are at it again...abbreviated. The divisions are basically set but the wild card races are on fire, Bernie and Ryan break it all down. Plus, an elongated discussion on Derek Jeter's hall of fame speech and the lack of A-Rod thanking that surprised no one.

Sep 11, 202138:12
Season 2 Episode 20: Let the Playoff Teams Emerge

Season 2 Episode 20: Let the Playoff Teams Emerge

The boys of summer are turning into the boys of fall as Bernie and Ryan discuss the MLB widdling down to a playoff race. The Padres are sinking and the Orioles are sunk. Plus, some classic run differential talk.

Aug 28, 202145:37
Season 2 Episode 19: Some quick trade deadline talk

Season 2 Episode 19: Some quick trade deadline talk

The title says it all, let's chat about the trades!

Aug 08, 202135:17
Season 2 Episode 18: The MLB is TRYING!

Season 2 Episode 18: The MLB is TRYING!

The All Star game has come and gone, and who better to break down their favorite highlights than Bernie and Ryan? The duo are back and they're back on their rants about jerseys, numbers, home runs, and fake sports opinions. Look out of a little Dodgers discussions, and the for the finale, a little Bernie's Videogame Corner where Bernie re-reviews Ken Griffy Jr. Baseball....having played another human in the game.

Jul 24, 202142:54
Season 2 Episode 17: Rocketing up the Standings

Season 2 Episode 17: Rocketing up the Standings

Ryan and Bernie are back and today's episode focuses on several deep dive discussions. We start with a light hearted reveal of how the fans voted on Manny Machado, hero or villain. Then we take a turn for the serious in discussion of the Trevor Bauer situation. Up next, Bernie does a deep dive to answer the question, "how the fuck are the Giants doing this???". Finally, a breakdown of the 2021 all stars as well as our favorite snubs.

Jul 09, 202101:05:22
Season 2 Episode 16: Manny Machado: Hero of Villain?

Season 2 Episode 16: Manny Machado: Hero of Villain?

The boys of ball-coffee are back and they're breaking down all the exciting news of the week. We've got Dodgers-Padres, we've got Wander Franco, only here on Coffee and Baseball (or CNB as the kids are calling it these days). In the rants section Bernie gets excited about young sluggers hitting dongs. Then, in a new segment, Bernie and Ryan go good vs. evil and see what the evidence points to for Manny Machado. Finally its Triple Play Baseball 2001 in Bernie's videogame corner.

Jun 25, 202144:32
Season 2 Episode 15: The Listicles Return

Season 2 Episode 15: The Listicles Return

Bernie and Ryan are back and believe it or not they touch on sticky stuff. Ignore that phrasing, Bernie and Ryan break down the latest standings around major league baseball. Then in the listicles return, they get into the 5 greatest off the field baseball injuries of all time. Finally, look out for a very special Bernie's videogame corner where Bernie breaks down MVP Baseball 2004.

Jun 22, 202101:00:00
Season 2 Episode 14: Ok, let's talk about the Astros...

Season 2 Episode 14: Ok, let's talk about the Astros...

Two deep dives, that's it! Doctored balls and the Astros cheating book are out and Bernie and Ryan are all over it. We're here for the conspiracies, for the controversies, for the conflict! And finally, on yet another very special Bernie's Videogame Corner, Bernie reviews the classic game: Backyard Baseball 2003.

Jun 11, 202157:49
Season 2 Episode 13: The One Where They Discussed Mike Piazza's Strikezone

Season 2 Episode 13: The One Where They Discussed Mike Piazza's Strikezone

Bernie and Ryan are back to your regularly scheduled(ish) broadcast and they're loving baseball. They hate on some zip code hats, love on some first base rundowns, question Joe West's value and you'll never guess, get on an Astros rant. They end with a bang when on Bernie's Videogame Corner, they discuss the classic N64 game, Mike PIazza's Strikezone.

May 31, 202150:57
Season 2 Episode 12: The MJ of Baseball

Season 2 Episode 12: The MJ of Baseball

Ryan and Bernie are back and boy do we have news! No hitters passed around like tootsie rolls! Injuries galore! Then we go through our surprise division leaders and break down who's run differential matters. Finally, per fan request, we ask the question "who is the Michael Jordan of Baseball?"

May 21, 202101:02:57