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PODCAST

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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01:14:36

Jason Kendall with Mike Asti

Pod of Fame ·

2024/08/26

Jim is joined by Pittsburgh-based sports journalist Mike Asti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Jason Kendall. First, Jim and Mike cover how Kendall's first five years with the Pittsburgh Pirates is comparable to Buster Posey and Joe Mauer's first five years in the MLB (13:04). Next, they discuss Kendall's 112 run season in 2000, how he compares favorably to several pre-WWII HOF catchers, and how he ranks among the best catchers from 1990-2010 (29:01)

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00:39:55

Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All...

Pod of Fame ·

2024/08/19

Jim welcomes author Kyle Bandujo to discuss his new book, “Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed And Illustrated." Jim and Kyle cover a number of topics, including which fictional sports movie moment we would most like to have attended in person, which sports movies belong on Sports Movie Mount Rushmore, how the hell Ryan Gosling's character in Remember the Titans was such a defensive liability following a junior season in which he won five player of the week

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01:10:05

Charlie Keller with Mark Shirk

Pod of Fame ·

2024/08/12

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Mark Shirk to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Charlie Keller. First, Mark and Jim discuss why Keller is one of the more unsung New York Yankees in franchise history (9:40). Next, they cover Keller's performance in the 1939 and 1941 World Series and how Keller compares to the few Hall of Famers who played less than 1500 career games (25:20). Finally, Mark and Jim debate why Charlie Keller never received much love

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01:10:02

Julio Franco with Adam Darowski

Pod of Fame ·

2024/08/05

Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Director of Design and Product Management at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB player Julio Franco. First, Jim and Adam discuss Franco's age 45 season with the Atlanta Braves in 2004 and his unforgettable batting stance (10:30). Next, they cover the 1990 All-Star Game, Minnie Miñoso, and Julio's membership in the Pro Baseball 4,000 Hit Club (16:26). Finally, Adam and Jim attempt to properly rank Franco among the best

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00:57:53

Eddie George with Bryan DeArdo

Pod of Fame ·

2024/07/29

Jim is joined by NFL Writer for CBS Sports, Bryan DeArdo, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NFL running back Eddie George. First, Jim and Bryan discuss George's role as a workhorse running back and where he ranks among the best RBs in Oilers/Titans history (7:15). Next, they discuss George's all-time performance in the 1999 NFL Playoffs, how George compares to Hall of Fame power backs John Riggins, and Larry Csonka, and the 10,000 Rushing Yards Club (15:55). Finally, they deep

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00:58:02

Marc Gasol with Joe Mullinax

Pod of Fame ·

2024/07/22

Jim is joined by Joe Mullinax from the daily Memphis Grizzlies podcast Locked On Grizzlies to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA center Marc Gasol. First, Jim and Joe cover Gasol's career in Memphis and how he had few, if any, weaknesses on the basketball court (10:03). Next, they discuss Gasol's top playoff performances of his career, how he compares favorably to Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, and how he ranks among the best centers of his era (20:13). Finally, they talk through

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01:14:44

Joe Carter with Not Gaetti

Pod of Fame ·

2024/07/15

Jim is joined by baseball twitter personality Not Gaetti (NG) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB outfielder Joe Carter. First, Jim and NG cover the significance of Carter's ten 100+ RBI seasons and why the RBI should not be completely written off as a statistic of note (6:58). Next, they discuss Carter's 1993 World Series clinching home run (way for us to bury the lead), build World Series Moment Rushmore, and compare Joe Carter to a certain HOF pitcher (22:08). Finally,

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00:10:56

HOF MarketWatch: Steven Kwan and Blake Snell

Pod of Fame ·

2024/07/12

Jim is buying Cleveland Guardians Steven Kwan's HOF stock, as the AL batting leader (.361 BA) is set to start in left field for the American League in next week's all-star game. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Blake Snell's HOF stock, as the 2X Cy Young award winner has only managed to pitch 28.2 innings through seven starts while maintaining a 7.85 ERA.

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00:50:11

Albert Belle with Justin Havens

Pod of Fame ·

2024/07/08

Jim is joined by Justin Havens from the Baseball is Dead podcast break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Albert Belle. First, Jim and Justin cover Cleveland baseball in the 1990s and Belle's role as the cleanup hitter for their juggernaut offense (7:05). Next, they break down Belle's historic 50 home run, 52 double 1995 season, how Belle compares favorably to HOFer Ralph Kiner, and where Belle ranks among the best left fielders of the 1990s (15:55). Finally, they

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01:10:33

Who From the 2024 NBA Draft Class Will End Up in the...

Pod of Fame ·

2024/07/01

Jim runs through his yearly exercise of trying to predict the five players from the NBA Draft who have the best odds of ending up in the Basketball HOF based on their NBA potential and team fit (3:02). Then, Jim welcomes POF's College Basketball Insider Shannon Miloch to talk through the new two-day draft format, top players from the draft, and draft day gossip (28:48).

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00:14:43

Aaron Judge HOF Stock Up Big. Cody Bellinger, Not So...

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/28

Jim is buying New York Yankee Aaron Judge's HOF stock as he continues his June rampage at the plate (Four home runs, 1.550 OPS in his last six games). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Cody Bellinger HOF stock, as the Chicago Cubs center fielder has lost his power at the plate (one extra base hit in his last 13 games).

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01:00:45

RIP Willie Mays

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/24

Willie Mays passed away last Tuesday at the age of 93. One of the undisputed greatest players to ever play baseball, Jim first dives deep into Willie's career and attempts to define his legacy (11:57). Then, Jim discusses how Willie and Roberto Clemente are the greatest artists to grace a baseball diamond and just how much Mays reminds Jim of late 1980s/early 1990s Barry Bonds (39:46). Finally, Jim breaks down Baseball Rushmore and why Willie Mays is the greatest player in MLB history

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00:31:19

Remembering Willie Mays + Jaylen Brown and Kyrie...

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/21

Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. The full Mays tribute podcast will be released Monday, but Jim covers what it was like finding out about Mays passing at Wrigley Field as Cubs played the San Francisco Giants. Then, Jim covers the rising HOF stock of Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, as well as why he is selling off a few shares of Kyrie Irving HOF stock (14:06)

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01:01:41

Magglio Ordóñez with Dave "Wando" Wandolowski

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/17

Jim is joined by friend of the pod Dave "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB right fielder Magglio Ordóñez. First, Jim and Wando discuss Ordóñez's performance in Game 4 of the 2006 ALCS (13:51). Next, they discuss how Magglio compares favorable to HOFer Tony Oliva, just how rare having a .309 career batting average is, and run through the top right fielders of the 2000s (27:35). Finally, they discuss why Ordóñez seemed to be a subpar defender

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00:40:28

RIP Jerry West

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/14

Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West sadly passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. West impacted the NBA more than any other individual in the league's history. He was one of the greatest NBA guards and then one of the NBA's greatest executives. He has been selected to the Basketball HOF three different times. To pay tribute to the Logo, Jim discusses all aspects of West's NBA career. Then, he builds West Virginia Rushmore (kind of), Los Angeles Lakers Rushmore, and NBA Guard Rushmore.

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01:08:01

Dwight "Doc" Gooden with Matt Musico

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/10

Jim is joined by the creator of MLB Daily Dingers and writer for Heavy Sports, Matt Musico, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden. First, Jim and Matt discuss Doc's rookie season and where it ranks among the greatest rookie seasons in MLB history (6:45). Next, they cover Doc's 1996 no-hitter with the New York Yankees, just how similar he compares to another pitcher who also went by "Doc" and how Gooden's historic 1985

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00:21:07

Larry Allen Tribute + HOF MarketWatch

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/07

Jim first pays tribute to HOF guard Larry Allen, who tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of 52. Then, Jim discusses why he is buying Jrue Holiday HOF stock following his dominant performance in the Eastern Conference Finals (19/7/6 in ECF). Meanwhile, he reluctantly explains why he is selling off just a tiny bit of Elly De La Cruz stock, despite De La Cruz being one of his favorite players (.298 OBP, 1 HR in May will do that).

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01:01:38

RIP Bill Walton

Pod of Fame ·

2024/06/03

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton sadly passed away last Monday at the age of 71. Walton was an all-time talent who was plagued by injuries, yet that didn't stop him from winning championships at every level. It also didn't prevent him from living life to the fullest off the court. On this week's tribute episode, Jim covers Bill Walton's basketball career, from his state championship days at Helix High School in California to winning NBA Championships with Portland and Boston

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00:17:53

HOF MarketWatch: Chris Sale and Mike Conley

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/31

Jim is buying Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale's HOF stock following his resurrection from the dead (8-1, 2.12 ERA, 78 Strikeouts). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Michael Conley HOF stock following the Minnesota Timberwolves being knocked out of the playoffs on Thursday. A championship ring was the Hail Mary Conley's HOF case needed and that door has closed, at least for this year.

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00:46:37

Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny...

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/27

Jim welcomes author Jerry Grillo to discuss his new book, “Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize" on another POF Book Club episode. First, Jim and Jerry discuss whether Johnny Mize is the greatest player to be voted into Cooperstown by the veterans committee, as he had to wait until 1981 to receive a Hall of Fame plaque (9:50). Then, they cover the variety of reasons which lead Mize to be overlooked in MLB history, how he compares to fellow sluggers Hank Greenberg and Ralph

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