A's Podcast

The voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Alex Jensen of the Stockton Ports, Matt Neverett of the Las Vegas Aviators and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm go around the Oakland Athletics Minor League system, discuss Daniel Susac and Henry Bolte (11:40), position players who need to be highlighted more (18:30), the pitching development in the system (25:20) and the 2023 draft picks (39:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the Texas Rangers winning the World Series, the countdown to Spring Training, Stephen Vogt being named the manager of the Cleveland Guardians, urgency during the regular season, what they learned from the postseason and A's starters building up more innings in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 6 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the end of the baseball season and the Rangers winning the World Series (11:20), Stephen Vogt as the new Guardians Manager (1:18:40) and why baseball needs to adapt quicker than everyone thinks (1:56:20). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (28:30), Hall of Fame Rangers Broadcast, Eric Nadel to talk about the Rangers World Series victory (56:15) and Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to recap the World Series, Arizona Fall League and Managerial hires (1:23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Kyle Peterson of ESPN, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and Paul Hembekides of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: World Series Hero, Luis Gonzalez, World Series Hero, Geoff Blum and Doug Glanville of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: A's Outfielder, Brent Rooker, Roxy Bernstein of ESPN and Scott Braun from Foul Territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson preview game three of the World Series between the Rangers and Diamondbacks, the idea of changing the limit on pitchers to 12, using openers, first impressions of Evan Carter, if he ever thought about managing and the preparation that goes into a staff game for a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed World Series game three (7:25), discussed why baseball has a had time adapting (13:20) and the greatest game threes in World Series history (2:01:00). He was joined by Scott Braun of Foul Territory (31:00) and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:26:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They discuss the success teams have when out homering their opponent, the battle of the bullpens, pitchers facing hitters the third time through the order and what to do when facing a red hot hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. They also discussed Bob Melvin moving on to manage the Giants, whats next for the Padres and the Red Sox hiring of former A's Reliever, Craig Breslow as their Chief Baseball Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Ken Korach being a finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award (7:35), why he was wrong about the Texas Rangers (11:10), why this World Series is good for baseball (20:25) and who will win the Fall Classic (2:48:40). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (30:10), A's Historian, David Feldman on the A's Top Ten Postseason Moments (1:03:00) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:45:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman discuss the A's Top Ten Postseason Moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A’s Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo, breaks down the greatest playoff games in A's history. In this episode, Cotroneo recaps game one of the 2006 ALDS vs the Twins, game five of the 1989 ALCS vs the Blue Jays, game three of the 1989 World Series vs the Giants, game seven of the 1972 World Series vs the Reds and game four of the 1989 World Series vs the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed how the A’s can learn from the Phillies bullpen in the postseason in regards to Mason Miller (1:10), the Marlins decision to move on from Kim Ng (10:30) and the Red Sox interviewing Gabe Kapler for their open Front Office position (22:10). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (34:35), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (56:45), Astros Broadcaster & World Series Hero, Geoff Blum (1:14:20), World Series Champion & Dbacks Broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (1:44:10), ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (1:53:10) and A’s All-Star, Brent Rooker (2:09:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 20 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped ALCS Game 4 and NLCS Game 3 (1:00), how much blame does Madison Bumgarner get for the Dbacks pitching plans (16:35) & Gabe Kapler interviewing for the Red Sox Front Office (50:00). He was joined by ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (21:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 19 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped game three of the ALCS (5:00), Bruce Bochy's decision to start Max Scherzer (12:00) and the importance of a player playing his whole career in one place (1:20:00). He was joined by World Series Champion & Dbacks Broadcaster, Luis Gonzalez (51:00) & Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:31:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss Eno's new underwear commercial, the LCS series and his impressions, high payroll vs low payroll playoff teams, why you can't replicate what the Phillies have and if the clutch gene does exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped the latest games in the LCS (1:00), why the postseason is not randomness (16:10) and why the Phillies are relentless (2:00:15). He was joined by A's All-Star, Brent Rooker (30:30), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:09:05) and Astros TV Analyst, Geoff Blum (1:28:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Marlins decision to move on from Kim Ng (12:00), Championship Series predictions (26:10) and why the A's could follow the Phillies bullpen when it comes to Mason Miller (1:49:50). He was joined by A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (29:25) and Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (1:27:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss What’s preparation like in the post-season for pitchers vs regular season, preparing for a team you already know so well like Tex vs Hou, His opinion on taking starters out so early in PS, thought process on slimming down pitching staff in PS vs what you do in regular season, daily conversations with bullpen guys on how they may be used differently in the game and Trevor May's retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the ALCS and NLCS, debate on if playoff success is truly random or if the regular season is overrated, and reveal how rosters are exposed in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Phillies punching their ticket to the NLCS (2:35), why teams need to match their opponents' intensity in the postseason (12:15) and players who thrived in the postseason (2:12:48). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:34) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:26:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses what his schedule is like now in the offseason, how this offseason will be different than 2022, building depth in the starting rotation, veteran players vs young players heading into 2024 and what he is looking forward to most this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 11 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the AL and NLDS (10:55), why there is no tomorrow in the postseason (14:45) and bullpens being overused in the playoffs (1:56:40). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein of ESPN (32:25) and A's General Manager, David Forst (1:00:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed the Wild Card series for both the American and National League and was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (32:50), ESPN MLB Analyst, Kyle Peterson (1:27:10) and Craig Mish on the Miami Herald to talk about the Miami Marlins series vs the Phillies (1:56:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic preview the Wild Card rounds for the AL and NL, the passing of Tim Wakefield, if we could see a return of the Knuckleballer, pitch timer usage and how it will be controlled in the postseason, what all the playoff teams share in common and who could be the next Giants Manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the 2023 regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview the finale of the regular season between the A's and Angels. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Tommy Everidge & Martín Gallegos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Ken Korach discuss the A's 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in game two of their three-game set from Angel Stadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo, and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game two of the A's and Angels. They were joined by Mark Langston, Tony Kemp, and Scott Emerson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in game one of their three-game set from Anaheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the final series of the year vs the Angels, the hope moving forward with the starting rotation, his end of the year speech to players and how he unwinds once the season is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the A's and Angels. They were joined by Mark Kotsay and Marty Lurie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 29 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Giants decision to move on from Gabe Kapler (9:00) and was joined by Angels Radio Analyst, Mark Langston (20:45), ESPN PxP Broadcaster, Roxy Bernstein (34:40), Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer and Giants Pregame host on KNBR, Marty Lurie (1:01:10) and A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:31:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach, Jessica Kleinschmidt and Cody Elias discuss the A's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in the finale of their three-game set from Target Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Kleinschmidt, Ken Korach, Johnny Doskow and Chris Townsend preview the finale of the A's and Twins. They were joined by Tommy Everidge, Joey Estes and Eno Sarris of the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in game two of their three-game set from Target Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris of the Athletic discuss what the potential playoff teams all have in common, the down years for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants and why teams are not using their closers at the right moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Johny Doskow and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game two of the A's and Twins. They were joined by Scott Emerson, Aledmys Díaz and Tim Kurkjian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 27 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why winning games early means more now (8:00) and why not to judge Mark Kotsay after this season (35:00). He was joined by Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (40:55) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:27:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 11-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins in game one of their three-game set from Target Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 26 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why the media continues to get it wrong in the Bay Area about the A's (8:35), the passing of Hall of Famer, Brooks Robinson (57:45) and Justin Verlander vs the new age of baseball (1:38:50). He was joined by the Editor-in-Chief of Athletics Farm, Bill Moriarity (31:00) and Twins writer for the Athletic, Dan Hayes (1:21:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Johnny Doskow and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game one of the A's and Twins. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Lucas Erceg and Dan Hayes of the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A's 2-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the finale of their four-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach and Vince Cotroneo preview the finale of the A's and Tigers from the Coliseum. They were joined by Mark Kotsay, Darren Bush and Martín Gallegos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Chris Townsend discuss the A’s 4-1 win vs the Detroit Tigers in game three of their four-game set from the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend, Ken Korach, Vince Cotroneo and Jessica Kleinschmidt preview game three of the A's and Tigers from the Coliseum. They were joined by Tommy Everidge, Joe Boyle and Veronica Alvarez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed baseball moving away from the Moneyball era (1:10) and why the style of play the Giants and other teams use isn’t working (17:15). He was joined by Mariners Bullpen & Quality Control Coach, Stephen Vogt (30:00), A’s Broadcaster, Dallas Braden (36:40), A’s Historian, David Feldman (56:35), A’s Head Groundskeeper, Clay Wood (1:19:20), A’s Reliever, Easton Lucas (1:33:35), Jessica Kleinschmidt with Brent Rooker (1:42:55), Vince Cotroneo with Joey Estes (1:49:45), A’s Starter, Joe Boyle (1:55:00), A’s Center Fielder, Lawrence Butler (2:06:30) and A’s Catcher, Shea Langeliers (2:14:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss JP Sears reaching 30 starts on the season, evaluating Brent Rooker's season, preaching patience, Ryan Noda being awarded the Catfish Hunter Award and the debuts of Joe Boyle and Joey Estes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the September 22 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the changing of the guard in baseball (7:25). He was joined by A's Historian, David Feldman (20:00), A's Center Fielder, Lawrence Butler (43:00) and A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (1:25:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices