Pine Tar PodcastMar 05, 2021
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Episode 97: It’s Sho-Time
Mark Peppermill, Cousin Joey, Jay Silva and Clint kick off the show talking about Shohei Ohtani. Then, talk dilutes into Walker Buehler, Jazz Chisholm, 3B rankings, Elly De La Cruz, Bryce Harper and a Barry Bonds story with much more!
May 08, 202401:01:32
Episode 96: The Cincinnati Reds Are Dreadful (Reds Recap)
Clint talks about the Reds hapless loss to the Orioles 3-0 on Friday night and recaps the week that was. He summarizes why they’re a subpar team and correctly points out that they’ll never finish above .500
May 04, 202412:34
Episode 95: Cinco De Mayo Weekend Awaits
Jonah Steinberg, Mark Peppermill, Cousin Joey & Clint talk about all things baseball: Yankees, Dodgers, the return of Walker Buehler, Andy Pages, Elly De La Cruz, Juan Soto, and what they saw in a week of betting baseball.
May 03, 202456:44
Episode 94: Ohio Ties & MLB Fixes its Uniform Folly!
Mark Peppermill, Cousin Joey, and Clint go live on a Sunday night to talk Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds baseball. Also, some discussion about the White Sox, Athletics, Elly De La Cruz & a story about Clint sitting in Bob Castellini’s seat.
Apr 29, 202401:01:53
Episode 93: Reds Game, Trout, Elly, Ballpark Experience Recap
The Reds beat the Angels 3-0, talking Reds and what it’s like to see two generational talents in Mike Trout and Elly De La Cruz live.
Apr 23, 202412:16
Episode 92: Reds Recap, Cincinnati is 9-6!
The Reds wrap up week two with a weekend sweep of the Chicago White Sox. We recap everything to do with Cincinnati in our second edition of the Reds recap, a week in which was a big one for Elly De La Cruz.
Apr 14, 202411:18
Episode 91: What’s Killing Pitchers? Plus Favorite Managers, Lineups, and More
Jonah Steinberg, Mark Peppermill, and Jay Silva join Clint to talk about the Dodgers, Yankees, and current happenings in baseball. Then the crew dives into favorite all-time managers, how to compare player stats against different eras, and their favorite lineups of all time.
Apr 10, 202401:08:50
Episode 90: Reds Recap Week One
Clint recaps a week of Cincinnati Reds baseball, with them going 4-3 in the first week of the regular season. Happy Saturday baseball fans!
Apr 06, 202414:02
Episode 89: The Gang’s All Here
For the first time in show history, Clint, Mark Peppermill, Jonah Steinberg, Jay Silva, and Cousin Joey all unite to talk Tuesday night MLB.
Apr 03, 202401:27:43
Episode 88: Easter Sunday Night, De La Cruz, Jordan Walker, Alomar
Mark Peppermill & Jay Silva join the show to talk about Elly De La Cruz’s star power, the Dodgers rally on Sunday night baseball, Jordan Walker’s struggles as a young player, Robbie Alomar, and a lot more. The first couple days of baseball are recalled nicely by the trio.
Apr 01, 202455:07
Episode 87: Opening Day Eve
Tonight’s episode is sponsored by Porky’s Point in North Phildadelphia. Jonah Steinberg, Mark Peppermill, Jay Silva & Clint break down Latin ball players on Opening Day Eve, along with Shohei Ohtani talk, baseball betting talk, and finally what players they’re most looking forward to watching in 2024
Mar 28, 202401:04:42
Episode 86: 2024 Season Predictions & Awards Show
Predicting all awards, NL & AL standings, and 3 bold predictions for the 2024 MLB season.
Mar 26, 202410:32
Episode 85: Cincinnati Reds 2024 Predictions & Preview
On a March Saturday before the season starts, Clint takes a good hard look at the Cincinnati Reds.
Mar 23, 202411:42
Episode 84: The Shohei Ohtani Gambling Supershow
Live from a March Madness Fiesta in Reno, Nevada; Mark Peppermill & Jonah Steinberg join the show to give their thoughts on Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his alleged gambling relations with his interpreter.
Mar 22, 202440:43
Episode 83: Seoul Series Opener Plus Grading Opening Day Starting Pitchers
With about a week to go before official Opening Day, Clint & Joey talk about the Seoul Series Opener, Whacky Trades, and the Shohei Ohtani wild news that broke at the time of the show. Finally, they letter grade every Opening Day starting pitcher
Mar 21, 202441:56
Episode 82: March Madness and 13 Days Until Opening Day
Clint & Joey talk about number 13s with 13 days to go before Opening Day, Spring Breakout impressions, MLB the Show ‘24 release, MVP Baseball 2004 memories and a lot more.
Mar 16, 202432:41
Episode 81: This One’s For You Pops
On episode 81, I give a monologue to my dad and our life around baseball, and why I love the game in honor of his birthday. Then, Jonah Steinberg & Mark Peppermill join the show to knock down the walls. Aroldis Chapman booby grab, and great baseball talk.
Mar 15, 202401:49:47
Episode 80: Battle of Cruz Ships, Previewing the AL West
Cousin Joey & Clint rundown some famous number 17’s in baseball history with 17 days to go before Opening day. Also, talking through the Gerrit Cole injury, the 2015 Pirates, and debate the future of Elly De La Cruz versus O’Neil Cruz. Plus a preview of the American League West & Zach Gelof comps.
Mar 12, 202401:02:15
Episode 79: What’s Hot, What’s Not in Baseball? Plus Spring Breakout Preview
Jay Silva from Silva Linings TV joins us to talk about what’s culturally hot in the sport, and how MLB has lost its way since the 90s in popularizing its best stars. Then the main segment with Cousin Joey & Clint previews the Spring Breakout next week along with the Noevi Marte Suspension, versatile players, and the MLB futures game from 2019.
Mar 09, 202401:18:09
Episode 78: Fembots in Baseball & Other Wayside Stories
Mark Peppermill and Jonah Steinberg join the show once again to talk about females in baseball, team minimum spending limits, the best home uniform in baseball as well as the lost art of the starting pitcher.
Mar 08, 202401:32:31
Episode 77: Baseball is in the Air
Cousin Joey returns to the show to talk with Clint about March baseball, what we love about Spring Training, Termarr Johnson, James Wood, Chase Delauter, and the Topps 2024 MLB Series 1. Much more discussed on this episode
Mar 02, 202401:01:17
Episode 76: High on Charisma
Mark Peppermill & Jonah Steinberg join the show tonight. The duo along with Clint discuss the Most charismatic hitters, pitchers and managers in the game’s history. Yankees and Dodgers talk, and baseball gambling. One of the best shows in the history of Pinetar!
Mar 01, 202401:34:37
Episode 75: Spiffed Up For Spring Training
We have Jay Silva on the show from Silva Linings TV to talk about the epic failure of MLB uniforms. Also, Clint talks about Anthony Rendon, MLB expansion, and Cody Bellinger signing an extension with the Cubs.
Feb 25, 202428:09
Episode 74: MLB Uniforms Are Garbage, Manfred 2029 Exit
Joey and Clint talk about the new Nike/Fanatics uniforms that are absolute garbage, Rob Manfred’s big news of exiting the game in 2025, as well as MLB the show focusing their energy on a female pitcher from the Negro Leagues.
Feb 16, 202428:13
Episode 73: Move Over Swifties, It’s Baseball Time
Cousin Joey opens with a heartfelt monologue about Corey Kluber. Then, Clint and Joey talk about MLB’s Darkhorse teams and possible MVP candidates.
Feb 13, 202449:39
Episode 72: Gearing Up For Pitchers & Catchers Report Week
Clint and cousin Joey dive into the top 100 prospects, talk about Sheets versus Wawa, and a variety of other baseball topics
Feb 09, 202444:37
Episode 71: It Ain’t Over Til’ It’s Over
Cousin Joey and Clint talk MLB the show ‘24 cover, best Asian born players, the 2007 Cleveland Indians, the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2024, and finally the upcoming Prospect Bash.
Jan 31, 202434:54
Episode 70: Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger with Adonis from Venice
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Talking Los Angeles Dodgers & the Shohei Ohtani signing with Adonis from Venice. Also, talking Los Angeles, the Sunset Strip, Rock Music, and some sports and gambling.
Dec 13, 202350:10
Episode 69: Shohei Ohtani Scoop Mania
Talking about our viral tweet and the wild ride that December 8th was in Ohtani-mania. Making sense of the war between Dodgers Nation, JP Morosi, and Bob Nightengale for a scoop. Finally, going into further context about how we got the info we got and the flow of information on a story like this.
Dec 09, 202325:48
Episode 68: Juan Soto is a New York Yankee
Talking about the Juan Soto trade to the New York Yankees, the Cincinnati Reds off-season after signing Jeimer Candelario, and finally posing the question of should MLB consider an in-season tournament like the NBA?
Dec 08, 202321:57
Episode 67: Texas Rangers Mental Skills Coach Dave Franco
A great baseball talk with one of my long-time friends, Dave Franco of the Texas Rangers. We talk with Dave about being a part of a World Championship organization, Bruce Bochy, Corey Seager, and the like.
Dec 05, 202340:27
Episode 66: The Return of Cousin Joey
Cousin Joey returns to talk Saudi baseball league, the Hot Stove movement, and other off-season fun MLB talk.
Dec 02, 202347:23
Episode 65: Oakland A’s & Bay Area Baseball with Ethan Kassel
Ethan Kassel who has covered the Oakland Athletics as well as San Francisco Giants for several professional publications joins the show to talk about the Oakland A’s move, as well as a great old fashioned baseball talk.
Nov 17, 202344:51
Episode 64: The Firing of Cousin Joey
Clint talks about the sudden departure of our dearly beloved co-host cousin Joey. Also, the NL & AL Cy Young Awards!
Nov 16, 202322:55
Episode 63: Turning A Year Older But Still Talkin’ Ball
Talking about the new managerial hires around baseball. The Shohei Ohtani landing spots, and other hot stove chatter.
Nov 10, 202317:42
Episode 62: Jon Anderson/@JonPgh
Jon Anderson, numbers guy and thinker joins the show to talk baseball, life, conspiracies and much more! Jon is a Pirates fan who once won a $50,000 DraftKings tournament. Give him a follow on Twitter, and enjoy our talk.
Nov 06, 202354:23
Episode 61: The Texas Rangers Win the World Series
Talking about our prediction coming true on the World Champs, the Max Muncy extension, Nelson Cruz retiring, Clayton Kershaw’s surgery, and Jorge Soler opting out of his deal with the Miami Marlins.
Nov 03, 202313:19
Episode 60: The Worst World Series
What a bummer that the Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled this for everyone, including the sport itself.
Oct 27, 202310:17
Episode 59: A Texas-Size ‘I Told You So’
Clint talks about his prediction of the Texas Rangers making the World Series coming to fruition. Then, he takes an early look at game 7 between the Arizona DiamondBacks & Philadelphia Phillies. Finally, his thoughts on Ben Verlander covering baseball.
Oct 24, 202329:01
Episode 58: Lonestar Series ALCS Thoughts
Talking about the Lonestar series before game 6, and the NLCS series.
Oct 22, 202311:55
Episode 57: The Dodgers Are Dead
The Dodgers are gone. Why building around Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman is a problem for a team. What changes do the Dodgers need to make? Thoughts on the rest of the League Division Series.
Oct 12, 202315:40
Episode 56: Missed League Division Series TV Opportunities, Trevor Bauer/Lindsey Hill Saga
How MLB could have done better with LDS postseason scheduling, and my thoughts on the MLB media coverage of the Trevor Bauer/Lindsey Hill saga.
Oct 06, 202323:58
Episode 55: Fare Thee Well, Miggy & Tito
Joey & Clint recap the end of the season. Joey delivers memories of Miguel Cabrera & Tito Francona. Finally the fellas discuss the second round of the playoffs.
Oct 06, 202353:05
Episode 54: 2023 MLB Postseason Preview Show
Running down the final few days of the regular season, and predicting every postseason baseball series result, down to the 2023 World Series winner.
Oct 02, 202316:23
Episode 53: Eulogizing the 2023 Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds collapse last night in Cincinnati, and David Bell says it’s been ‘good enough’ so far. That was the Reds funeral, blowing a 9-1 lead to the Pirates at home. We speculate why David Bell needs to go, and highlight what to expect next year.
Sep 24, 202315:01
Episode 52: Two More Saturday’s To Fall
The MLB regular season winds down. Ronald Acuna joins the 40/60 club, and responds to Chris Towers of CBS Sports Fantasy Baseball & his vicious attacks. Finally, Katie Nolan, formerly of Apple TV Friday Night MLB gets roasted for good reason.
Sep 23, 202322:49
Episode 51: Error on the Shortstop
Errant show that didn’t fucking record!
Sep 20, 202304:24
Episode 50: Seattle Mariners Scout Dan Holcomb
On milestone episode 50, we talk to Mariners amateur scout Dan Holcomb about the profession, and settle in to a great baseball chat. Dan offers us a great perspective and look into the life of a baseball scout.
Sep 15, 202341:32
Episode 49: Peter Crow-Armstrong Arrives
Joey & Clint break down the arrival of Cubs’ prospect Peter Crow-Armstrong in advance of his MLB debut. In addition, we talk about Ronald Acuna’s historic run at 40/40, Jasson Dominguez’s injury, Julio Urias, the Angels being open to trading Mike Trout, and some Cleveland Indians memories about Travis Hafner & Grady Sizemore. An epic episode 49!
Sep 12, 202301:01:23
Episode 48: Primetime Pine Tar
We go live on a Saturday night to talk about Cousin Joey’s wild clash with his youth coaching rival in Texas Youth League. Furthermore, we discuss our favorite baseball movies and the happening of today’s MLB in a wild Saturday slate.
Sep 10, 202350:35