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Pod of Fame

The podcast where we break down the resumes of athletes to determine whether or not they should get a call to their sports Hall of Fame.

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00:10:31

HOF MarketWatch: Mike Evans and Austin Ekeler

Pod of Fame ·

2023/12/08

On this week's HOF MarketWatch segment, Jim is buying Mike Evans HOF Stock following his 162 receiving yard performance on Sunday, which gave him over 1,000 receiving yards in a season for the 10th consecutive season (Jerry Rice holds the record of 11 consecutive 1,000 receiving yard seasons). Meanwhile, Jim is selling any Austin Ekeler HOF stock he had left, as Ekeler may soon be losing his starting running back spot following yet another lackluster performance last Sunday (14 carries, 18

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00:32:14

POF Book Club: The Big Time: How the 1970s...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/12/04

Jim welcomes author Michael Maccambridge to discuss his latest book, “The Big Time: How the 1970s Transformed Sports in America." Michael and Jim try and determine the greatest sporting event of the 1970s, build 1970s Athlete Mount Rushmore, and much more.

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00:14:17

HOF MarketWatch: DaRon Bland and Andrew Wiggins

Pod of Fame ·

2023/12/01

On this week's HOF MarketWatch segment, Jim is buying DaRon Bland HOF Stock following another interception last night against Seattle (Bland leads the NFL with 8 interceptions). Meanwhile, Jim is selling any Andrew Wiggins HOF stock he had left, as Wiggins numbers are way down across the board this season (12.8 PPG, -0.1 Win Shares).

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01:17:54

Charlie Bennett with David Metter

Pod of Fame ·

2023/11/27

Jim is joined by David Metter (@CooperstownDave) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Charlie Bennett. First, Dave and Jim talk about what playing catcher was like in the 19th Century (8:13). Next, they cover the 1887 World Series, compare Bennett to HOFer Gary Carter, and discuss the 1936 Cooperstown ballot (19:46). Finally, Dave and Jim build Defensive Catcher Mount Rushmore (58:28), before making a final call on whether or not Bennett deserves to be enshrined into

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00:48:15

Roger Maris with Paul "Hembo" Hembekides

Pod of Fame ·

2023/11/21

Jim is joined by Content Producer for the ESPN morning show Get Up and New York Times bestselling author, Paul "Hembo" Hembekides, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB right fielder Roger Maris. First, Hembo and Jim discuss the importance of the 61 home runs Maris slugged in 1961 and where the number 61 ranks among the greatest numbers in baseball history (6:40). Next, they cover his 1960 MVP season, how Maris compares to HOFer Hack Wilson, and whether Maris is the best New York

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00:14:53

HOF MarketWatch: Buying Cole HOF Stock, Selling...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/11/17

On this week's HOF MarketWatch segment, Jim is buying Gerrit Cole HOF Stock following the announcement Cole won the 2023 AL Cy Young award. Meanwhile, Jim is starting to sell off some Mark Andrews HOF stock following what looks to be a serious ankle injury Andrews suffered on Thursday Night Football.

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00:54:56

Lamar Odom with Mat Issa

Pod of Fame ·

2023/11/13

Jim is joined by NBA Analyst Mat Issa to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA swingman Lamar Odom. First, Mat and Jim cover Odom's early years with the Clippers and his unique skillset at 6'10" (8:28). Next, they discuss his championship seasons with the Lakers and how he reminds us a bit of Manu Ginóbili and Chris Webber (15:13) Finally, they brainstorm who the best players never to make an NBA all-star team are (39:48), before making a final call on whether or not Odom

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00:18:00

HOF MarketWatch: Buying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander HOF...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/11/10

On this week's HOF MarketWatch, Jim is buying all of the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander HOF stock after Shai dropped 43 points on the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday. Meanwhile, he is starting to sell just a tiny bit of his Justin Herbert HOF stock following Hebert's 136 passing yard stinker on Monday Night Football.

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00:39:48

POF Book Club: The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual,...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/11/08

Jim welcomes author Adam Lazarus to discuss his latest book, “The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams." Adam and Jim cover the baseball career of Ted Williams, John Glenn's most impressive accomplishment, and what a Glenn presidency would have looked like. Then, Jim has Adam build 20th Century American Hero Rushmore.

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00:15:19

HOF MarketWatch: Buying Corey Seager Stock, Selling...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/11/03

On this week's HOF MarketWatch, Jim is buying all of the Corey Seager HOF stock after Seager won his 2nd World Series MVP trophy on Wednesday. Meanwhile, he is selling all of his remaining Kirk Cousins stock following Kirk's season-ending injury last Sunday.

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01:09:39

John Olerud with Not Gaetti

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/30

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman John Olerud. First, NotGaetti and Jim cover Olerud's picturesque swing and remarkable glovework at first base (8:07). Next, they talk about his 1993 MVP-caliber season in Toronto, the ultra exclusive 200 Hit/100 Walk Club, and why Scott Rolen reminds us both of Olerud (20:50). Finally, they review how Olerud compares to the top first baseman of the 1990s/early 2000s

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00:14:10

HOF MarketWatch: Buying Tyrese Maxey Stock, Selling...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/27

On this week's HOF MarketWatch, Jim is buying all of the Tyrese Maxey HOF stock after his 31 point, 8 assist, 0 turnover performance against Milwaukee. Meanwhile, he is starting to sell off some of his Deandre Ayton HOF stock following Ayton's 4 point, 12 rebound dud of a Portland Trail Blazers debut.

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00:47:59

Jeff Hornacek with Kelly Dwyer

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/23

Jim is joined by Kelly Dwyer, NBA writer and pioneer of the NBA blogosphere, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA guard Jeff Hornacek. First, Jim and Kelly cover Hornacek's unique offensive game, as well as his elite shooting numbers (6:46). Next, they talk about the 1990 Western Conference Finals, how Hornacek reminds Kelly of Jerry West (you read that right), and attempt to rank Hornacek among the best shooting guards of the 1990s (12:46). Finally, they have a discussion

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00:23:13

HOF MarketWatch: Buying Kyle Schwarber Stock, Selling...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/20

On our 2nd HOF MarketWatch episode, Jim is buying all of the Kyle Schwarber HOF stock and selling off some of his Jalen Hurts HOF stock.

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00:36:03

POF Book Club: When the Babe Went Back to Boston with...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/17

Jim welcomes SABR member Bob LeMoine to discuss his new book, “When the Babe Went Back to Boston: Babe Ruth, Judge Fuchs, and the Hapless Braves of 1935." Bob and Jim cover Babe Ruth's mostly forgotten 1935 season with the Boston Braves, why Ruth continues to be discussed at length despite retiring almost 90 years ago, the significance of his three home run game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and whether or not his lackluster season with the Braves cost him Hall of Fame votes.

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00:21:30

HOF MarketWatch: Buying George Kittle Stock, Selling...

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/13

On our premiere HOF MarketWatch episode, Jim is buying all of the George Kittle HOF stock and selling his Adley Rutschman HOF stock.

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00:35:32

Dick Butkus Tribute + Introducing HOF MarketWatch

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/09

Jim pays tribute to Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus, who sadly passed away last Thursday at the age of 80. Butkus is perhaps the greatest Chicago Bear in the franchise's 100+ year history and Jim discusses what made him great, what made him feared, and how many different Football Rushmore's his face graces. Then, Jim introduces his new weekly segment HOF MarketWatch, which will now be released every Friday morning on this channel (25:30).

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01:01:22

Carlos Boozer with David "Wando" Wandolowski

Pod of Fame ·

2023/10/02

Jim is joined by friend of the pod Dave "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Carlos Boozer. First, Jim and Wando discuss high school basketball in Alaska, as Boozer is by far the best player to play high school basketball in the 49th state admitted to the union (4:20). Next, they cover his performance coming-out party in the 2007 NBA playoffs and how he compares to Chris Bosh and Chris Webber (8:13). Finally, they discuss how unlucky it

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00:49:32

Michael Finley with Jackson Lloyd

Pod of Fame ·

2023/09/25

Jim is joined by NBA podcaster Jackson Lloyd to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA swingman Michael Finley. First, Jackson and Jim discuss Finley's remarkable minutes per game numbers, as well as his durability throughout his 15-year NBA career (4:54). Next, they cover the 2003 Western Conference Finals, how Finley's career looks somewhat similar to Mitch Richmond's career, and provide a year-by-year analysis of the All-NBA Teams from 1998-2004 (14:26). Finally, they

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00:56:28

Detlef Schrempf with Zach Schwartz

Pod of Fame ·

2023/09/18

Jim is joined by Zach Schwartz from Buckets to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA swingman Detlef Schrempf. First, Zach and Jim discuss the 1996 NBA Finals and Detlef's role as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics (5:26). Next, they cover Detlef's 1993 NBA season, where he became the first European player to be selected to an all-star team, compare his game to Chris Mullin, discuss Detlef's legacy among European NBA pioneers, and debate who the best small forwards of the 1990s were

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