A's Podcast

On the June 5 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the NBA’s decision to return to play and when baseball could follow (5:55) and the record set by the 1980 A’s pitching staff (1:59:15). He was joined by A’s Historian, David Feldman (28:55), Former A’s reliever, Brad Ziegler (1:04:05), Bob Nightengale of USA Today (1:23:40), Former A’s pitcher, Steve McCatty (2:02:15) and Former SFGiants GM, Bobby Evans (2:18:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Barry Zito, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Nick Swisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Glen Kuiper, Angels TV analyst, Mark Gubicza, World Series Hero and Astros TV analyst, Geoff Blum, Rangers TV analyst, CJ Nitkowski and Mariners PXP voice, Aaron Goldsmith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed how Major League Baseball’s negotiations will eventually take place in all major sports (12:25) and the stats used to evaluate players in modern day baseball (1:13:10). He was joined by Jesse Rogers of ESPN (28:05), Former MLB GM Steve Phillips (56:05), Ray Fosse (1:22:40), A's Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:56:15) and ESPN MLB analyst, Doug Glanville (2:23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the new proposal by the players for the 2020 season (11:20), players who performed well vs Hall of Famers (1:42:55) and drafting the best players from the AL and NL West (1:51:55). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (26:30), Daniel Kim, who is covering the KBO (1:03:10), Glen Kuiper (1:24:10), Jim Callis of MLB.com (2:00:50) and Scott Miller of Bleacher Report (2:19:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the passing of Chester Farrow and the Voice of God, Roy Steele (:57). Ken Korach (6:10) and the voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan (22:55) joined him to discuss what Roy and Chester meant to the A’s Family. He also discussed the latest with the 2020 simulated season according to Baseball Reference (36:10) and the 1-5 Series (45:25). He was joined by Ray Fosse (55:20), Mark Mulder (1:26:15), Tim Hudson (1:39:40), Barry Zito (1:53:35), Bip Roberts (2:07:25), Geoff Blum (2:27:15) and Nick Swisher (2:45:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 29 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the passing of Roy Steele and Chester Farrow (2:15), the latest on the 2020 simulations according to Baseball Reference (1:01:25) and the 1-5 series (2:10:50). He was joined by Ken Korach (24:50), the voice of the Coliseum, Dick Callahan (42:45), Astros Analyst, Geoff Blum (1:26:15), Nick Swisher (1:49:50) and Bip Roberts (2:20:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps the best interviews of the year on A's Cast Live from: Matt Chapman and Matt Olson (2:50), Coco Crisp and Josh Reddick (12:10), Scott Boras (22:20), Chris Russo (33:35), Jose Canseco (46:15), CC Sabathia (57:10), Hall of Famer, Goose Gossage (1:04:35), Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson (1:20:10), Jason Giambi (1:29:30), Mark McGwire. (1:41:15), Billy Beane (2:02:00), the Commissioner of Major League Baseball (2:22:50), Hall of Famer, Bob Costas (2:33:35), Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan (2:47:55), Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (3:01:45), the voice of the Swingin’ A’s, Monte Moore (3:16:50) and Hall of Famer, Reggie Jackson (3:34:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s simulated season by Baseball Reference (13:15) and the 1-5 series between Northern California and Southern California players (1:15:30). He was joined by Mark Mulder (32:45), Rangers Analyst, CJ Nitkowski (59:30), Ray Fosse (1:25:25), Tim Hudson (1:59:05) and Barry Zito (2:21:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Mike Epstein of the A's 1972 World Series team, Dallas Braden, Keith Foulke and Adam Rosales. 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, Bob Costas, Former MLB Manager, Bobby Valentine, former A's Third Base Coach now Manager of the Kia Tigers in the KBO, Matt Williams and Former A's pitcher now of the Lotte Giants in the KBO, Dan Straily. 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 and Twins Analyst, Bert Blyleven, Jim Leyland, Royals Analyst, Rex Hudler, White Sox Radio Analyst, Darrin Jackson and the voice of the Cleveland Indians, Tom Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 22nd edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by David Feldman (26:00), former SJSU Baseball Coach, Sam Piraro (53:25), World Series Champion and Angels Analyst, Mark Gubicza (1:17:40), Chris Russo of the MLB Network (1:48:00) and Roxy Bernstein (2:18:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten starts to their Oakland Athletics career. Let us know your top ten starts to a career for the Athletics by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed Bryce Harper’s plan for the 2020 season (:56) and the new Docuseries on the Houston Astros (16:55). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (40:10), Hall of Famer, Bert Blyleven (1:05:50), Boog Sciambi of ESPN (1:18:50), Ray Fosse (1:31:45), Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs (2:09:10), former GM, Jim Bowden (2:23:50) and Chris Russo of the MLB Network (2:37:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 20 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend dove into the Houston Astros and the new Docuseries, Sign Language by Uninterrupted (13:05) and the 25 best nicknames in baseball history (2:08:15). He was joined by Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs (37:30), Mariners PXP voice Aaron Goldsmith (58:50), Ray Fosse (1:22:15) and former GM now on MLB Network Radio and The Athletic, Jim Bowden (2:20:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 18 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Governon Newsom’s announcement about sports in California (2:30), Bryce Harper’s plan for the 2020 season (1:04:55) and redrafting the 2010 draft (1:40:45). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (36:10), Hall of Famer and Twins Analyst, Bert Blyleven (1:25:00), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:49:25) and Boog Sciambi of ESPN (2:20:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed if MLB players should play in the Olympics (:57), the Universal DH (16:45) and Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak (23:35). He was joined by Royals Analyst, Rex Hudler (30:05), Former A’s Pitching Coach and White Sox GM, Ron Schueler (47:30), Dallas Braden (1:00:45), Daniel Kim (1:22:30), Former A’s Starter now of the Lotte Giants, Dan Straily (1:35:10), Eduardo Perez of ESPN (1:50:50), John Shea (2:06:40), the voice of the Indians, Tom Hamilton (2:27:30) and the Manager of the Kia Tigers of the KBO, Matt Williams (2:43:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the 2020 season as simulated by Baseball Reference (18:25) and the start of Joe DiMaggio’s hit streak on this date in 1941 (47:25). He was joined by Alex Coffey of the Athletic on the relationship between Dave Stewart and Sandy Koufax (27:10), Author of 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid, John Shea (57:40), the voice of the Cleveland Indians, Tom Hamilton (1:27:35), the voice of summer, Ken Korach (1:44:30) and former A’s Third Base Coach, Matt Williams (2:10:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Sean Doolittle, Sean Manaea, Dave Stewart and Sandy Alderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Yankees Analyst from the YES Network, Ken Singleton, the voice of the Rays, Dewayne Staats, the TV voice of the Red Sox, Dave O'Brien, Rick Dempsey of the Orioles and the voice of the Blue Jays, Buck Martinez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 13 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend dove into the universal DH (12:10), The 2020 simulated season by Baseball Reference (2:19:10) and who the highest paid player will be in 2020 (2:21:45). He was joined by Daniel Kim, who has been covering the KBO (37:15), White Sox Analyst, Darrin Jackson (1:03:000, Ray Fosse (1:26:30), Former A’s pitcher now with the Lotte Giants in the KBO, Dan Straily (2:02:05) and Eduardo Perez of ESPN (2:25:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 11 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the new proposal for the 2020 baseball season (3:00), the home run race of 1998 (24:00) and if Major League players should participate in the Olympics (1:08:10). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (32:30), Royals analyst Rex Hudler (1:24:25), former White Sox GM Ron Schueler talking Michael Jordan (1:57:25) and Dallas Braden (2:14:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend recapped the start of the KBO season (:56) and was joined by Hall of Famer, Bob Costas (11:00), World Series Champion, Sean Doolittle (25:20), Sean Manaea (45:00), Former A’s Closer, Keith Foulke (56:50), Ray Fosse (1:10:15), Yankees Analyst, Ken Singleton (1:41:20). Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:56:30), Adam Rosales (2:14:45), 1972 WS Champion with the Athletics, Mike Epstein (2:29:55) and Jim Leyland (2:44:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the KBO demoting umpires three games into the season (15:35), What would have happened if Barry Bonds was traded to Atlanta (18:40) and the 2020 MLB Draft (2:22:00). He was joined by Adam Rosales to discuss Dallas Braden’s perfect game (40:45), 1972 World Series Champion with the Athletics, Mike Epstein, to discuss his relationship with Ted Williams (1:02:00), Jim Leyland to discuss the 1997 World Series and the 2020 Detroit Tigers (1:27:30) and David Feldman with the top 10 starting pitching performances that weren’t no-hitters (1:46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten starting pitching performances that weren't no-hitters. Let us know your top ten starting pitching performances by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the start of the season in the KBO (10:40) and the one player you forgot played for your favorite team (2:29:05). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic to discuss the KBO (31:20), Ken Singleton of the YES Network (1:00:55), Ray Fosse (1:19:25), 2003 All-Star and World Series Champion, Keith Foulke (1:52:20) and Former Astros tv analyst, now Cubs analyst, Jim Deshaies to discuss Kerry Wood’s 20 strikeout game (2:11:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 4 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the KBO starting their season (4:35), Baseball Reference’s 2020 simulated season (19:50) and how the KBO is the template for baseball resuming (1:12:15). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (25:30), Hall of Famer, Bob Costas (54:25), the TV voice of the Red Sox, Dave O’Brien (1:28:50), Sean Manaea (1:55:50) and World Series Champion, Sean Doolittle (2:14:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend looked back to May 1st 1991 when Rickey Henderson broke Lou Brock’s record for Stolen Bases and also Nolan Ryan’s final no-hitter vs the Blue Jays (:56). He was joined by 2x WS Champion, Rick Dempsey (19:10), Tommy John (42:00), the voice of the Blue Jays, Buck Martinez (55:10), Ray Fosse (1:08:00), Hall of Famer and voice of the Rangers, Eric Nadel (1:31:15), the tv voice of the Rays, Dewayne Staats (1:43:15), Former Manager, Bobby Valentine (1:58:05), Sandy Alderson (2:18:10) and Dave Stewart (2:38:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the May 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend looked back to May 1st 1991 when Rickey Henderson broke Lou Brock’s record for Stolen Bases and also Nolan Ryan’s final no-hitter vs the Blue Jays (7:10) and where the Athletics stand in the 2020 Baseball Reference Simulated season (51:20). He was joined by Hall of Famer and voice of the Rangers, Eric Nadel (29:30), Dave Stewart (1:01:15), the voice of the Rays, Dewayne Staats (1:31:45), Nolan Ryan’s Manager with the Rangers, Bobby Valentine (1:57:00) and Sandy Alderson (2:22:05). 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, Joe Morgan, Steve Garvey, Tommy John and Buster Olney on the Swingin' A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Vida Blue, Joe Rudi, Gene Tenace and Monte Moore on the Swingin's A's. 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, Reggie Jackson, Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers, the Captain, Sal Bando and Dick Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 29 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com to discuss the Swingin’ A’s (33:30), Buck Martinez from the Blue Jays previewing the season for the 2020 Baby Jays (1:06:35), Ray Fosse on who would win between the Swingin’ A’s and the 89 A’s (1:24:10), Jim Hunter of the Orioles on the 5 year anniversary of the Orioles White Sox game with no fans (2:03:45) and Will Leitch of MLB.com on how a radio prank launched the managerial career of Pete Rose (2:19:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Ken Korach preview Game 4 of the 1974 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Sean Manaea, Ramon Laureano, Eric Byrnes and Ken Korach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Nationals bench coach Chip Hale, Braves third base coach Ron Washington, Phillies broadcaster Kevin Frandsen, the voice of the Mets, Howie Rose and the Hall of Fame voice of the Marlins, Dave Van Horne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 27 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the best pitchers to never throw a no-hitter (13:50), the most random pitchers to throw a no-hitter (19:00) and which players and managers should or shouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame (58:00). He was joined by Paul Hembekides (26:40), 2x WS Champion and Orioles analyst, Rick Dempsey (1:26:50), 4x All-Star, Tommy John (1:54:10) and Shooty Babitt (2:16:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Ken Korach preview Game 3 of the 1974 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend broke down what he’s seen from the World Series replays & discussed Rollie Fingers vs. Mariano Rivera (:54), the Boston Red Sox situation (27:00) and the A's vs. White Sox in the Dream Bracket on MLB.com (35:25). He was joined by Hall of Famer Joe Morgan (47:05), Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson (1:01:00), 3-time World Series champion Dick Green (1:18:45), Ray Fosse (1:29:35), Sean Manaea (2:10:15), Ron Washington (2:22:50), Nationals bench coach Chip Hale (2:38:00), Buster Olney of ESPN (2:53:20) & the 1974 NL MVP, Steve Garvey (3:08:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why he is still upset over the Red Sox investigation (16:50), the 2020 season for the World Series champion Nationals (1:38:25) and the A’s matchup vs. the White Sox in the Dream Bracket (1:59:30). He was joined by David Feldman (28:50), Buster Olney of ESPN (1:00:45), Nationals bench coach and World Series champion Chip Hale (1:21:00), Billy North of the '74 A’s (1:47:40) and the 1974 NL MVP Steve Garvey (2:12:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten observations from the 1972, 1973 and 1974 World Series. Let us know your top ten observations from the 1972, 1973 and 1974 World Series by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach and Ray Fosse broadcast Game 1 of the 1974 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Korach, Ray Fosse and Chris Townsend preview Game 1 of the 1974 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 22 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the 1973 World Series between the Mets and Athletics (3:10), the fallout from the Red Sox sign-stealing allegations (19:10) and what could have been if Michael Jordan signed with the Athletics (2:19:00). He was joined by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (27:30), Atlanta Braves Third Base Coach Ron Washington (57:30), Ray Fosse (1:17:50), Sean Manaea (2:04:00) and 3x World Series Champion with the Athletics Dick Green (2:26:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Ken Korach preview Game 1 of the 1973 World Series between the New York Mets and Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the April 20 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the 1972 World Series (6:26), Rollie Fingers vs Mariano Rivera (19:00 & 52:00). He was joined by Susan Slusser (28:35), Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan (1:03:45), the voice of the Mets, Howie Rose (1:34:20), Hall of Famer, Reggie Jackson (1:50:10) and Steve Vucinich (2:15:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and longtime Athletics equipment manager Steve Vucinich celebrate the 1972, 1973 and 1974 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Ken Korach preview Game 4 of the 1972 World Series between the Oakland Athletics and Cincinnati Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and Ken Korach preview Game 2 of the 1972 World Series between the Oakland Athletics and Cincinnati Reds. They were joined by Hall of Famer Joe Morgan (13:25) & Jason Turbow (39:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices