Listen now (81 min) | Joe and Mike break down the World Series point by point, delving deep into each team’s strengths, weaknesses and optimal strategies … or maybe they just talk about how Atlanta should be called the Hammers and how large Yordan Álvarez is. They also break down the different types of injuries in the NFL and deal with the latest baseball emergency — the looming return of Tony La Russa. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

Listen now | Joe and Mike get out all their Yankees frustrations as Rolling Stone critic Alan Sepinwall returns to the PosCast after his long suspension. Alan also breaks down the top five television characters he would like to have serve him food at a ballgame. Joe and Mike also announce the first PosCast charity partner — the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City — and talk about the museum with President Bob Kendrick. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

Listen now (82 min) | Joe and Mike sit in the hallowed Grandstand Theater at the Baseball Hall of Fame and talk about the obvious subjects — fruit, the Cleveland Browns and the New York Times Spelling Bee — as the PosCast makes its debut on Meadowlark Media. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

In a special episode of the PosCast, we offer a recorded conversation between Joe and the legendary Bill James from Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City. The conversation was set up by Rainy Day Book to kick off Joe’s Baseball 100 book tour. Also: Joe and Mike are going to the Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 9! Joe will be doing a Baseball 100 book event at 11 a.m., and then Joe and Mike will be doing a PosCast in front of an audience in the Grandstand Theater at 1:30 p.m. All museum...

Joe and Mike talk about the awesomeness of Juan Soto and the frustrating success of the St. Louis Cardinals while also offering some expert thoughts on cryptocurrency. They also make an earth-shattering announcement about the future of the PosCast. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

Listen now (114 min) | There are emergencies across baseball, emergencies everywhere. Will the Yankees destroy us all? Will Tony La Russa win manager of the year? How do the Giants keep on winning? Joe and Mike talk for way too long about all of them. Also includes an interview with Nick Davis, director of the ESPN’s upcoming 30 For 30 documentary, “Once Upon A Time in Queens” about the 1986 Mets. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

Listen now (76 min) | It just so happens that Mike and Joe were both at the Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa, so they talk all about that. They also catch up with special guest Jason Kander. And they answer some listener questions. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

Listen now (49 min) | In this emergency PosCast, Joe, Mike and former big-league pitcher Brandon McCarthy discuss the urgent issues of the day — should relievers’ ERAs go up when they give up inherited runs, how should we feel about the new Cleveland Guardians name and who is the worst hugger in Major League Baseball. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

PosCast! Puh-puh-puh-puh-puh PosCast! Mike and Joe are back, answering five penetrating questions from listeners and drafting athletes that they’d like to be. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

PosCast! Puh-puh-puh-puh-puh PosCast! Mike and Joe are back with a new format, new segments and the same level of meaninglessness. Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

The PosCast says farewell to The Athletic by setting a record for the most segments in one episode. Joe and Mike discuss everything from “Fruit Talk” to “Yankee Minute,” “Tony La Russa The Opposite of Appreciation,” “Scooter Gennett Update,” “Sports Movie Time” and much more. Plus, it’s a Phil Mickelson themed draft you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PosCast makes history with it’s first ever “live look-in!” Joe and Mike take you to Seattle to announce John Means’ no-hitter. Then, they dive into multiple segments including the debut of “Mike Trout Appreciation” and “Tony La Russa The Opposite of Appreciation.” Plus, they talk Lakers, strawberries, calculators and the return of the “Tommy Pham Update.” Finally, they discuss what’s going on with the Dodgers before their baseball card poses draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

There is plenty to talk about across baseball so Joe welcomes back the delightful Ellen Adair to break it all down. They start by discussing how they feel about the new rules in a full 162 game season. Then, Ellen explains what she loves the most about Aaron Nola and Joe creates the Joe Davis Fan Club. Plus, what’s going on with the Yankees? They joyfully react to New York’s rough start. Finally, they wrap things up by talking about the most surprising and disappointing teams of 2021.  Learn...

Can Joe and Mike cram segments, a draft and One Last Meaningless Thing in 75 minutes? You bet! They kick things off my discussing their love for açaí and their fascination with the Brooklyn Nets. Later in the show they debate MLB’s PosCast Player of the Week and check in on the Cleveland Browns after their deal for Jadeveon Clowney. Finally, they draft team abbreviations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at...

The PosCast celebrates 10 years of nonsense with their annual baseball preview. Before Joe and Mike dive into the 2021 MLB season, they have a little ‘Fruit Talk’ followed by an ‘NBA checkin’ and ‘Science Appreciation.’ (Spoiler: New segment tracks are a must listen!) Then they break down each division by giving their predictions which are guaranteed to have an 98.3% accuracy rate. They wrap things up by discussing The Elite Moving Company and sunglasses in One Last Meaningless Thing.  Learn...

It’s Bob Costas on The PosCast! Joe Posnanski welcomes on his longtime friend and the sportscasting great to talk about spring training, the state of baseball and much more.  They discuss what makes players “legendary,” how baseball’s analytics have actually lost many fans’ attention and what can be done to enhance the entertainment of the game.  Finally, how much stock can we put into last year’s 60-game season? They preview what to expect on the field in 2021.  Learn more about your ad...

Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur are bringing back segments from the early days of The PosCast, with a twist of course. Hear the first edition of “Fruit Talk” before they dive into “Pointless baseball memories” and a jam packed “NBA check-in.” Plus, they draft American rivers and talk about a painting elephant in One Last Meaningless Thing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribe

Joe Posnanski welcomes back German actor, musician, comedian, YouTube personality and avid sports fan Flula Borg for a fun-filled episode of The PosCast! Before ranking American sports, the two discuss Flula’s viral baseball video and his early memories of the game in Germany.  Plus, Joe is on a mission to find Flula a MLB team. Hear the requirements necessary for his fandom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at...

The commissioner has spoken and Alan Sepinwall's lifetime ban from The PosCast is over after about six weeks. He joins Joe to recap the Super Bowl and another year of disappointing Super Bowl ads. They also reflect on the career of legendary NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer. Joe and Alan go on to explain what's great about WandaVision, why the Dodgers are the new Yankees and they finish up with one last meaningless thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Super Bowl LV, Joe Posnanski sits down with Ellen Adair to talk about her thoughts on the big game, the silly storylines and what it’s like covering the event. Then, Ellen discusses her excitement surrounding J. T. Realmuto’s return to Philly and they dive into Nolan Arenado’s trade to the Cardinals. Later in the show, they assess how each division stacks up and debate the idea of expanded playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur have plenty to get to on today’s 2-hour PosCast. They begin by discussing MLB’s Hall of Fame voting, Curt Schilling’s comments and what will happen when Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz join the ballot next year. Before drafting the best places to sit, they talk about the Packers’ decision to kick a field goal in the NFC Championship and Tom Brady’s 10th Super Bowl appearance. Finally, they wrap with an epic One Last Meaningless Thing involving “taste clusters”...

Joe Posnanski is joined by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick to remember the life and career of the great Henry Aaron. They discuss Aaron’s legacy, what he went through while pursuing the home run record and their personal memories of the historic ballplayer.  Later in the show, Joe welcomes Peter King to talk about the NFL’s conference championship games. They also discuss Kevin Stefanski’s season with the Browns, why Eric Bieniemy has yet to land a head coaching job and...

The gang is back together! The very intimidating Brandon McCarthy joins Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur for a jam packed episode of nonsense.  They begin the show by talking about teddy bear qualities, Mike’s wavering Red Sox fandom and the practical joke he’s still mad about.  Then Joe discusses what it was like watching his beloved Browns destroy the Pittsburgh Steelers for their first playoff win since 1994. This sparks a conversation about Brandon’s appreciation for droughts in...

Ellen Adair joins Joe Posnanski to kick off 2021! They start the show by talking about the Phillies and their decision to hire Dave Dombrowski which leads them into a discussion about all 30 MLB teams and their identities.  Plus, Joe’s Browns are finally playoff bound after 18 seasons yet a rise in COVID-19 cases clouds Cleveland’s rematch with the Steelers. They discuss the latest situation and the NFL’s handling of the pandemic.  They wrap as always with One Last Meaningless Thing.  Learn...

Before getting to the meaninglessness, Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur discuss MLB’s plan to finally recognize the Negro Leagues. They talk about why it’s taken so long and how it’s a step in the right direction. They then dive into all sorts of listener questions including a North Pole vs. South Pole debate, a Fremulon Insurance check-in and whether or not Mike is ready to jump on the Browns’ bandwagon. Finally, it’s a best of the year draft and you’re crazy to think they’re selecting...