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PODCAST

Bucco Bantr

Just Baseball Media

Every week Bucco Bantr brings you the latest updates, exclusive interviews, and a deep dive into everything Pirates. So whether you bleed black and gold or you're just jumping on the Pirates ship, this podcast is for you!

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All Episodes

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Episode 290 - Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/20

Just Baseball dropped its latest Top 100 Prospect List, and we’re diving all the way in. On this episode, we break down which Pittsburgh Pirates prospects cracked the list, what their rankings really say about their development, and how they stack up against the rest of baseball’s elite farm talent.We also get into the fringe names—the Pirates prospects who just missed the cut or are knocking loudly on the door—and debate who could be next to rise into Top 100 territory as the season unfolds.From

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14:06

Episode 289 - Dahn on the Farm ft. Nick Cimillo

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/18

We sat down with Pittsburgh Pirates 1B prospect Nick Cimillo for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.Nick walks us through:The moment he got drafted by the Pittsburgh PiratesHis first call to big league camp this springThe toughest adjustments he had to make in pro ballHow he’s developed into one of the organization’s most intriguing first base prospectsWhat’s changed mechanically and mentally since entering the minorsWe also had some fun in this one 👀Nick talks

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134:57

Just a Bit Outside: A League of Their Own

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/17

Adam and Chris get in the way back machine and travel to 1943- when women's sports were not respected, they barely had autonomy, and women were sexualized in the workplace. What a grim time it must have been. Follow the fictionalized tale of the very real All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the Rockford Peaches as they learn to respect themselves, respect each other, and at one point, poison a woman. Get dirt in your skirt and get your popcorn ready.Support this podcast at —

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44:52

Episode 288 - Pirates Baseball Is Back

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/16

🚨 PIRATES SPRING TRAINING HEATS UP | Konnor Griffin Opening Day?! | Trade Targets Revealed 🚨Episode 288 of Bucco Bantr is LOADED.We break down the biggest Pittsburgh Pirates spring training headlines, including Henry Davis’ swing adjustments and what they could mean for his 2026 breakout potential. Is this the version of Davis Pirates fans have been waiting for?Then we dive into the growing buzz around Konnor Griffin and the possibility of him making the Opening Day roster. Is it realistic? Is it

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15:09

Episode 287 - Dahn on the Farm ft. Owen Kellington

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/11

🎙️ Pirates Pitching Prospect Owen Kellington Joins the Bucco Bantr Podcast ⚾🔥In this episode of the Bucco Bantr Podcast, we sit down with Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Owen Kellington to talk about his incredible baseball journey, the grind of professional ball, and what it takes to chase the dream of becoming a Major League pitcher.Owen Kellington made history as the highest drafted player ever out of the state of Vermont, and he’s been turning heads ever since. Known for being absolutely

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110:10

Just a Bit Outside: Angels in the Outfield (1994)

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/10

Adam and Chris stay in 1994, but go from comedy to family friendly, wholesome, divine fun. In the remake of Angels in the Outfield and explore the age old question: Is it cheating if angels help you win 50+ games after the all star break? This movie handles some mature themes like loss, redemption, family, friendship, and smoking too many cigarettes. Get your arms flapping, grab your poncho, and get your popcorn ready. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bucco-bantr/donationsAdvertising

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63:02

Episode 286 - LIVE Show: Marcell Ozuna, 2026 Pirates...

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/10

The Pirates made a splash by signing Marcell Ozuna, and we’re breaking it all down LIVE. What does Ozuna bring to the middle of the lineup, and how does his addition change the overall offensive outlook for the team?In this episode, we dive into how the lineup shapes up with Ozuna in the mix, where he fits defensively and in the lineup, and how much pressure this takes off the young core. We also zoom out to look at what’s next for the Pirates — remaining roster needs, potential moves still on the

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35:04

Episode 285 - Ozuna From The Braves, Isaac Paredes, WBC

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/09

The Pirates offseason conversation is HEATING UP and we’ve got a ton to break down in this week’s episode! ⚾🔥We start by recapping every Pirates player competing in the World Baseball Classic, including a fun wrinkle with Pirates catching coach Jordan Comadena joining Team USA as a bullpen catcher 🇺🇸Then we dive into the international signing of Jhoendris Santos, and why the Pirates may have just landed the best player in the entire 2025 international class at only 16 years old 👀🌎From there, we

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16:08

Episode 284 - Freezing Cold Takes ft. Frank Michael...

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/07

Entrepreneur and sports content creator Frank Michael Smith joins Freezing Cold Takes to break down his journey from growing up in Pittsburgh making YouTube videos to building a sports media empire with over 3 million followers. Frank shares advice for aspiring creators, talks about his work with The Athletic, and dives into his new live sports trivia app, Solo Survivor, where fans can compete to win $1,000. Plus, Frank delivers his coldest take yet—do you agree or disagree? Presented by MindFuel

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17:46

Episode 283 - Dahn on the Farm ft. Jaden Woods

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/04

🔥 Jaden Woods EXCLUSIVE Interview | From Georgia Commit to Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect 🔥What does it take to go from a high school standout ➡️ University of Georgia commit ➡️ Pittsburgh Pirates draft pick?In this exclusive Bucco Bantr interview, we sit down with Jaden Woods to talk about his journey to professional baseball and the mindset that’s fueling his rise in the Pirates organization. 💪⚾🎙️ What Jaden Woods Breaks Down:⚾ His high school recruitment process & why he committed to UGA⚾

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117:19

Just a Bit Outside: Major League II

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/03

Adam and Chris decided to watch the sequel to the GOAT baseball movie and it turns out... it's less great. We get to see some of our favorite characters, we don't get to see some of our favorite characters, one of our favorite characters is a whole different guy, and they all come together for what is essentially the movie but worse. Don't let that scare you, some of the jokes in this one are amazing and the Japanese baseball player is cool as hell.Support this podcast at —

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24:17

Episode 282 - Eugenio Suarez, Spring Training Battles

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/02/02

The PITTSBURGH PIRATES miss out on EUGENIO SUÁREZ as he chooses a DIVISION RIVAL REDS deal over potentially getting paid more in Pittsburgh 😬💰⚾So… where do the Bucs go from here?🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:⚾ Pirates lose the Eugenio Suárez free agency sweepstakes⚾ Why Suárez picked Cincinnati over Pittsburgh⚾ Best ALTERNATIVE FREE AGENT & TRADE OPTIONS on the market⚾ SPRING TRAINING POSITION BATTLES heating up 🔥⚾ The CATCHING BATTLE & can HENRY DAVIS take the next step?⚾ Do the Pirates need a 4TH

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29:44

Episode 281 - The Alex Stumpf Show

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/29

Back for another episode of The Alex Stumpf Show on Bucco Bantr! 🏴‍☠️⚾After a successful weekend at PiratesFest, we cut right to the chase and dive into the Andrew McCutchen drama.What should the Pittsburgh Pirates do with the former MVP and franchise legend? Is it time to move on, bring him back, or redefine his role? Alex Stumpf breaks it all down and gives his take.We also explore alternative outfield options, including why Scott likes Mike Tauchman as a potential 4th outfielder who can play all

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13:13

Episode 280 - PiratesFest ft. Braxton Ashcraft,...

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/28

Part 3 of our PiratesFest interview series is here — and we saved some BIG names for last 👀⚾In this final round, Bucco Bantr sits down with Termarr Johnson, Braxton Ashcraft, and Justin Lawrence to talk development, offseason grind, and what’s ahead for the Pittsburgh Pirates.🔥 In this episode:⚾ Termarr Johnson breaks down his progression as a Pirates prospect, how his game has evolved, and what he’s focusing on this offseason to take the next step.⚾ Braxton Ashcraft talks about coming off a

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17:36

Episode 279 - Dahn on the Farm ft. Jack Anker

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/28

🎙️ Pirates 2025 Draft Pick Jack Anker Interview | Fresno State Ace Talks Journey to the BuccosThe Bucco Bantr Podcast sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 Draft Pick Jack Anker for an in-depth interview you don’t want to miss ⚾🔥Jack Anker takes us through his blue-collar upbringing, why he chose Fresno State for college baseball, and how he became a Friday night starter and one of the most reliable arms in the country. From overcoming obstacles to hearing his name called by the Pittsburgh

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16:07

Episode 278 - PiratesFest ft. Spencer Horwitz, Rafael...

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/27

We sit down with Spencer Horwitz, Rafael Flores, and Isaac Mattson for three honest, in-depth conversations about their offseasons, the direction of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and how they’re preparing for the 2026 season.🔹 Spencer Horwitz opens up about leaving his injury behind, gaining confidence, and feeling much more comfortable heading into Year 2.🔹 Rafael Flores breaks down how catchers prepare in the offseason, the mental side of the position, and what it was really like getting traded.🔹

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94:56

Just a Bit Outside: Major League (featuring Dallas...

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/27

Adam and Chris get a real major leaguer to talk about the titular movie of the podcast- Major League. It's the movie of an owner who tries her best to sabotage her team so that they relocate from Cleveland to Miami, so it's kinda hard to be mad at her. If you like voodoo, the California Penal System, rum, or international grounds crews, boy do we have a movie for you. We also got former Major Leaguer and current degenerate, Dallas Braden, to chop it up with us. So give it a listen, get your

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10:38

Episode 277 - PiratesFest ft. Jared Jones, Jake...

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/26

We went inside PiratesFest for exclusive Bucco Bantr interviews you won’t see anywhere else 🔥 This is Part 1 of our 3-part series featuring 3 Pirates players — and it starts BIG.⚾ In this episode:🔹 Jared Jones opens up about his injury, recovery, and comeback mindset heading into a huge season🔹 Jake Mangum returns to Bucco Bantr to talk his offseason, Pittsburgh fans, and his excitement to win in the ‘Burgh🔹 Endy Rodríguez shares how he’s getting back to 100% health and why he believes this team

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27:18

Episode 276 - PiratesFest Recap, Cutch, Offseason Update

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/26

This weekend we had behind-the-scenes access at Pirates Fest, and we’re breaking it ALL down. ⚾🔥We recap our awesome weekend at Pirates Fest, including exclusive player interviews and insider conversations that give a real look behind the curtain at what the Pirates’ offseason has been like — and what fans should expect heading into 2026.We also dive into the Andrew McCutchen drama surrounding the team. Should the Pirates bring back the former MVP? We break down the pros and cons, what Ben

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21:25

Episode 275 - Chris Watts, CEO of the Boys & Girls...

Bucco Bantr ·

2026/01/22

We’re excited to officially announce our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania! 🙌In this episode, we’re joined by CEO Chris Watts, who walks us through his career journey, his lifelong passion for giving back, and the incredible impact the Boys & Girls Club has across Western PA. Chris also dives into the Club’s programs, including the addition of their Sports Management Pathways Program and how they’re creating real opportunities for young people.As part of this

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