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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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00:17:53

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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00:16:19

HOF MarketWatch: Anthony Edwards and Paul Goldschmidt

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/24

Between being named to the All-NBA 2nd Team AND starting in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, Edwards' HOF stock is officially a blue chip stock. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off just a bit of his Paul Goldschmidt HOF stock, as the 36-year old first baseman is struggling in a way we have never seen during his storied MLB career (.211 BA, 4 HR, 72 OPS+ through 47 games).

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00:46:28

Candace Parker with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/20

Jim is joined by women's basketball writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo to discuss the career and legacy of Candace Parker. First, we cover how we have never another player at Parker's height possess her elite court vision, as well as the fact Parker may be the most complete player in WNBA history (6:58). Next, we discuss Parker's dunking ability, her MVP rookie season, and how she compares to several WNBA and NBA hall of famers (15:05). Finally, both Lyndsey and Jim each build their WNBA

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00:14:22

HOF MarketWatch: Paul Skenes and Michael Porter Jr.

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/17

Jim is buying Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes HOF stock after his 6-inning, 11 strikeout performance against the Chicago Cubs (did I mention he let up 0 hits and only walked 1 batter?). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Michael Porter Jr. stock, as the Denver Nuggets small forward has had a less than impressive series against Minnesota through game six (11.3 PPG while shooting just 39.7% from the field).

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00:58:53

Lou Whitaker 2.0 with Cody Stavenhagen

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2024/05/13

In May of 2021, Jim was joined by Cody Stavenhagen, Detriot Tigers beat writer for The Athletic, to breakdown the hall of fame candidacy of former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker. As Lou celebrated his 67th birthday yesterday, a rerelease of that episode, along with some new commentary from Jim at the top, was warranted. For the Lou Whitaker 2.0 episode, Jim looks more closely at the 20 second baseman in the HOF today and how Whitaker compares. Then, Jim and John discuss hard it is to

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00:14:40

HOF MarketWatch: Josh Hart and Franz Wagner

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/10

Jim is buying Josh Hart HOF stock as he continues to impress in the 2024 playoffs (averaging 18/13/5 through 8 playoff games). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off what he deems to be slightly overvalued Franz Wagner HOF stock following Wagner's Game 7 performance on Sunday, where he went 1-15 from the floor and managed just 6 points.

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00:41:44

Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and...

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/06

Jim welcomes award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his new book, “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball." First, Jim asks Pete if he believes Pete Rose deserves a plaque in Cooperstown and whether Rose will get inducted by the end of the 21st Century (6:40). Then, they cover interviewing Pete Rose, Gene Garber, Ray Fosse, best athletes in Cincinnati sports history, and much more (17:50).

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00:17:33

HOF MarketWatch: Jalen Brunson and Bryon Buxton

Pod of Fame ·

2024/05/03

Jim is buying up all of the Jalen Brunson HOF stock he can get his hands on following Brunson's round one performance against the Philadelphia 76ers (35.5 PPG, 9.0 APG). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off his remaining Bryon Buxton HOF stock following Buxton's knee injury in Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

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00:52:08

2024 NFL Draft Recap: Draft CliffNotes, Round One QB...

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/29

Jim provides CliffNotes on this year's NFL Draft in case you did not spend your entire weekend watching every pick like he did (2:35). Then, Jim power ranks the six quarterbacks drafted in the 1st Round of the draft by HOF probability (19:24), before discussing three non-QBs he believes have the best shot of ending up in Canton one day (41:44).

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00:15:15

HOF MarketWatch: Pascal Siakam and Aaron Judge

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/26

Jim is selling off just a tiny bit of his Aaron Judge HOF stock following his slow start to the 2024 season (.191 BA, 4 HR). Meanwhile, Jim is buying up Pascal Siakam HOF stock, as the Indiana Pacers forward followed a 36 point, 13 rebound performance in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a 37 point, 11 rebound, 6 assist outing in Game 2.

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00:47:55

Blake Griffin with Tomer Azarly

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/22

Jim is joined by Los Angeles Clippers beat writer for ClutchPoints Tomer Azarly to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Blake Griffin, who just retired last Tuesday. First, Tomer and Jim cover Blake's elite athleticism and just how special his rookie season with the Clippers was (5:54). Next, they discuss Blake's 2014 season, when he finished 3rd in the MVP race, how his career arc compares to Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, and whether Griffin is the greatest Clipper in

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00:11:48

HOF MarketWatch: Zion Williamson and Gunnar Henderson

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/19

Jim is selling off Zion Williamson HOF stock despite his 40 point outing against the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-in game on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Jim is buying up Gunnar Henderson HOF stock, as the young Baltimore Orioles shortstop slugged a home run in three consecutive games this week.

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01:01:24

Paul O'Neil with Not Gaetti

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/15

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB right fielder Paul O'Neil. First, NotGaetti and Jim cover O'Neil's fiery personality and the most famous kick in MLB history (8:10). Next, they talk about his performance in the 2000 World Series, how he compares to HOFer Harry Hooper, and whether World Series titles are undervalued when assessing a player's HOF candidacy (24:35). Finally, they discuss if the New York

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00:15:04

HOF MarketWatch: Bobby Witt Jr. and Javy Báez

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/12

Jim is buying up massive quantities of Bobby Witt Jr. HOF stock, as the young Kansas City Royals shortstop continues to showoff his elite combination of power and speed (4 runs, 4 hits, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs, and 1 stolen base in Thursday's win against the Houston Astros). Meanwhile, Jim is finally selling off the remaining Javy Báez HOF stock he has been holding on to for far too long (In last 4 games, has 1 hit, 5 strikeouts. Is currently batting .152 with a -5 OPS+).

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00:35:31

2024 Basketball HOF Class Recap

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/08

Jim provides his thoughts on the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Class, which was just announced over the weekend. This includes a breakdown of the careers and legacies of all 13 newly elected members.

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00:12:10

HOF MarketWatch: Mookie Betts and Eury Pérez

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/05

Jim is continuing to buy Mookie Betts HOF stock, as Betts currently leads the National League in essentially every possible category after nine games. Meanwhile, Jim started selling off Eury Pérez HOF stock after news broke that the 20-year Miami Marlins phenom is having season-ending Tommy John surgery. His 2024 season is over before it could even begin.

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00:57:41

Mark Grace with Jim Licato

Pod of Fame ·

2024/04/01

Jim is joined by former Wrigley Field employee and friend of the pod Jim Licato, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Chicago Cubs first baseman Mark Grace. First, they discuss Grace's elite hitting ability and his consistency at the plate and in the field during the 1990s (5:08). Next, they cover the 1989 National League Championship Series, how far back in history you have to go to find a light slugging first baseman that was inducted into the HOF, and whether the fact Grace led

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00:10:18

HOF MarketWatch: Juan Soto and Royce Lewis

Pod of Fame ·

2024/03/29

Jim is buying even more Juan Soto HOF Stock following his big opening day with the New York Yankees (1 Hit, 1 RBI, 2 Walks, 9th inning outfield assist to preserve the win). Meanwhile, Jim started selling off Royce Lewis stock as the promising Twins third baseman is already injured following just two plate appearances.

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00:37:22

Interview with 1975 AL MVP Fred Lynn

Pod of Fame ·

2024/03/25

Jim is joined by former MLB center fielder Fred Lynn to discuss his illustrious baseball career. We cover his athletic career at USC, his ridiculous 1975 rookie season with the Boston Red Sox, and what playing in the same outfield with Jim Rice and Dwight Evans was like (6:09). We also found time to discuss his former HOF teammate Carl Yastrzemski, his grand slam in the 1983 All-Star Game, and what being inducted into Cooperstown would mean to him (17:32).

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