A's Podcast

On the January 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed why the 2023 MLB season will be different from any other (11:25) and was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (32:45), A's General Manager, David Forst (1:06:05) and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (1:28:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses Shintaro Fujinami, the rotation heading into 2023, the leaders in the clubhouse and Esteury Ruiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oakland Athletics formally introduce right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami to the media at the A's offices in Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 17 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the A's Offices following the Shintaro Fujinami introductory press conference and he was joined by Shintaro Fujinami (22:15) and MLB Agent, Scott Boras (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps his interview on A's Cast Live with Shintaro Fujinami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 13 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at A's Fantasy Camp and was joined by Bobby Crosby (9:25), Terry Steinbach (22:55). Greg Cadaret (1:13:02), Dallas Braden (1:28:35), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:50:40) and Dan Hayes of the Athletic (2:20:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the January 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at A's Fantasy Camp and was joined by Dave Stewart (21:20), Tommy Everidge (40:15), Adam Rosales (52:20), Brodie Brazil (1:09:25), Carney Lansford (1:35:10) and Shooty Babitt (1:56:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the A's players to get excited about (1:13:25) & was joined by Eno Sarris (28:30) and Trevor May (51:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Eno Sarris discuss Carlos Correa's wild offseason, the excitement heading into 2023 and analytics to evaluate players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Alex Jensen of the Stockton Ports and Matt Neverett of the Las Vegas Aviators go around the Oakland Athletics Minor League system and discuss the top names in the A's system and their favorite moments and giveaways from the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the A's traded with the Atlanta Braves involving Sean Murphy, if teams really got better after the 2022 Winter Meetings and which of the four shortstops will remain at the position the longest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 12 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the trade that sent Sean Murphy to the Atlanta Braves (2:35) and was joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe to discuss the offseason for the Red Sox (46:30) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend was live from the Winter Meetings in San Diego and was joined by A’s Assistant GM, Billy Owens (1:40), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (18:25), Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld (40:26), Padres Manager, Bob Melvin (50:43), Rajai Davis (1:06:30), 2022 AL Manager of the Year, Terry Francona (1:15:04), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (1:24:42), Dbacks Manager, Torey Lovullo (1:34:47), Brian Kenny of MLB Network (1:45:55), Radio Hall of Famer, Chris Russo (2:00:34) and Brodie Brazil of NBC Sports (2:16:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 7 afternoon edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the Winter Meetings and joined by Padres Manager, Bob Melvin (23:55), Former A's Outfielder, Rajai Davis (52:20), Jesse Rogers of ESPN (1:09:20) and Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports (1:26:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 7 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the Winter Meetings and joined by A's Assistant General Manager, Billy Owens (14:00), Zach Crizer of Yahoo Sports (31:55), Jim Duquette (54:15), Jessica Kleinschmidt (1:32:00), Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (2:01:10), Moses Massena of MLB Network (2:13:45) and Kemp Gouldin of Because Baseball to discuss growing the game in Egypt (2:28:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 6 afternoon edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was live at the Winter Meetings and was joined by MLB Network Analyst, Dan O'Dowd (1:20), A's Manager, Mark Kotsay (16:50), Manager of the Cleveland Guardians, Terry Francona (50:20), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:00:15), A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:20:20), Diamondbacks Manager, Torey Lovullo (1:52:35), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (2:05:00) and A's Special Assistant to the General Manager, Grady Fuson (2:30:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the 2022 Winter Meetings, where Aaron Judge will end up, and Justin Verlander and Jacob deGrom's contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Manager Mark Kotsay discuss the Winter Meetings, how the A's can get better in 2023, and the influence Terry Francona has had on Kotsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 6 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (30:20), Former A's outfielder & Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld (57:45), Brodie Brazil (1:11:15), Joon Lee of ESPN (1:52:33) and the host of High Heat on MLB Network, Chris Russo (2:29:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 5 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by A's General Manager, David Forst (28:00), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (48:45), Jake & Jordan from Cespedes BBQ (1:02:55), Susan Slusser (1:44:30), Brian Kenny of MLB Network (1:49:35) and Geoff Blum (2:22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the 2022 Winter Meetings with Chris Townsend from San Diego and how the Green & Gold improve heading into 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed A’s Coaching staff for 2023 (1:00), why the Winter Meetings are important this year (6:00), Miguel Cabrera’s retirement announcement (21:45) and the Hall of Fame case for Don Mattingly (30:35). He was joined by Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie (1:17:25), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:55:30) and Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs (2:28:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reflected on the career of Gaylord Perry (5:30), why Justin Verlander won't sign with the Dodgers (13:23) and the Hall of Fame case for one of the greatest big game pitchers of all-time (1:41:10). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (28:20) and Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs to discuss the Hall of Fame (1:23:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news surrounding Aaron Judge (5:00) and why Fred McGriff and Don Mattingly should be in the Hall of Fame (1:35:10). He was joined by Chris Rose (29:00) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (54:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the Contemporary Era ballot for the Hall of Fame, the voting process, signing players later in their career and the shortstop market heading into the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Coaching Staff (8:30), the CBA and the impact on the Winter Meetings in San Diego (12:45) and Miguel Cabrera announcing his retirement (1:39:00). He was joined by Marty Lurie of KNBR (29:20) and the Radio PxP Voice of the Houston Astros, Robert Ford (1:26:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Cody Bellinger's offseason (12:40), the new rules changes and the impact on free agency (51:25) and the 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot (1:04:20). He was joined by Former A's General Manager and current Mets Team President, Sandy Alderson (22:20) and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm (1:22:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed Billy Beane taking an advisor role in the A’s Organization (1:00) and his case for the Hall of Fame (23:30). He was joined by Robert Murray of FanSided (44:26), John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle (1:08:10), Former SFGiants General Manager, Bobby Evans (1:41:50), Vince Cotroneo (2:03:25) and World Series Champion & 3x Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon to discuss his new book (2:28:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss Billy Beane's legacy, which free agents make the most sense for the Green & Gold, which players the new rules changes will help the most and market for relievers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the change in the A's Baseball Operations Department (4:20) and Billy Beane's case as a Hall of Fame Baseball Executive (1:07:30). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (28:15) and 3x Manager of the Year and World Series Champion, Joe Maddon (1:29:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Geoff Blum of the Houston Astros, Robert Murray of FanSided and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: 3x World Series winning Executive with the Giants, Bobby Evans, the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman and Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Jim Callis of MLB.com, Melissa Lockard of the Athletic and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: 3x Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon, Buster Olney of ESPN 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: Dave Stewart, Mark Canha and Mike Gallego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers, Stephen Vogt prior to his final game, Sean Murphy and Mike Aldrete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news surrounding the A's offseason (2:30), the latest turmoil in Houston with the Astros (15:15) and the Manager of the Year awards (1:06:15). He was joined by A's Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (35:10) and 3x World Series Front Office Executive, Bobby Evans (1:27:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 14 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how baseball could engaged fans more like the NFL (1:00), the surprise contender for Aaron Judge (1:16:45) and the difference in mentality between teams in MLB and other sports (1:38:20). He was joined by John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the offseason for the Athletics and the GM Meetings (10:30) and Robert Murray, MLB Insider from FanSided on the offseason (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 10 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Right Field Will to discuss the Arizona Fall League (31:40), Kiley McDaniel of ESPN on MLB Free Agency (1:01:15) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:34:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the Arizona Fall League and which players stood out, if college pitchers are still using sticky stuff, the future of Cody Bellinger and if robo umpires will work in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 7 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Houston Astros winning the World Series, if the Astros are a dynasty, and the new age gm vs old school GM. He was joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe, Ken Korach, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and Astros TV Analyst, Geoff Blum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed Keith Lieppman’s retirement from the A’s organization after 52 years (1:00) and the gold glove winners from the 2022 season (10:25). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein (24:00), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (50:20), Astros Radio Analyst, Steve Sparks (1:09:40), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:26:35), Doug Glanville of ESPN (1:46:50), CJ Nitkowski of MLB Network Radio and the Texas Rangers (2:03:35), Zach Crizer of Yahoo! Sports (2:22:55) and the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman (2:36:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 3 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped game 4 of the World Series and the Astros combined no-hitter and the retirement of Keith Lieppman. He was joined by the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman, the Pitching Coach of the Oakland Athletics, Scott Emerson, Zach Crizer of Yahoo! Sports and C.J. Nitkowski of MLB Network Radio & the Texas Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Pitching Coach Scott Emerson discuss the World Series, the retirement of Keith Lieppman and his impact, leaving starters in vs taking them out early and looking ahead to the A's rotation for 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed and previewed the World Series and was joined by Doug Glanville of ESPN, Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio and Eno Sarris of the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the first three games of the World Series between the Astros & Phillies, if Lance McCullers was tipping his pitches, Dusty Baker's decision making with his pitchers, the Phillies defense and the new playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 1 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed game three of the World Series, discussed the Oakland ballpark situation (8:15) and the Rawlings Gold Glove winners for 2022 (2:31:15). He was joined by Astros Radio Analyst, Steve Sparks (29:00), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (1:00:00), Roxy Bernstein (1:27:30) and Scott Franzke, the radio pxp voice of the Philadelphia Phillies (1:56:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed Dave Dombrowski taking his 4th team to the World Series and reacted to his interview with Randy Miller, who covers the Yankees for NJ.com. He was joined by Randy Miller, World Series Champion & 5x All-Star, Larry Bowa, A’s Scout & Analyst on NBC Sports California, Shooty Babitt, Bip Roberts of NBC Sports California, the TV Voice of the A’s, Glen Kuiper and Buster Olney of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend previewed game one of the World Series and was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (14:20), Glen Kuiper (35:15), A's Scout, Shooty Babitt (1:15:25), Buster Olney of ESPN (2:18:20), Bip Roberts (2:50:40) and A's Historian, David Feldman (3:20:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris preview the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices