Best Jac Rhys Podcasts (2025)

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Jac Caglianone, Joe Boyle, DSL Kick-Off! 59:37

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4h ago59:37

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Doc and Matt are back and talking ball in this weeks episode. What is the expectation for Cags? Who is better in the Rays Org? Boyle or Seymour? Is Ronny Mauricio a potential star? And the DSL kicked off today, what is their excitement level for this years potential Jesus Made pop up?

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Wade Eastwood On The Stunts Of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:20

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Whether it's Tom Cruise risking his neck underwater, or above ground while clinging to the wing of a biplane, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is filled with stunts that might just turn your hair white. That's if you don't lose it completely. That's just one of the side effects discussed in this Empire Podcast interview special, as the fil…

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Starting In The Middle (with guests Jesse Armstrong, Tim Key, Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) 1:53:44

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and Alex Godfrey — get to grips with the definition of in media res, as they discuss some of their favourite films that throw you right into the action. Elsewhere, they talk about the week's movie news, pay tribute to Empire's founding editor Barry M…

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James Anderson Of RotoWire Joins the Show 1:09:15

4d ago1:09:15

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James Anderson joins Doc and Matt to break down the first few months of minor league baseball. Luis Pena Jesus Made Roman Anthony Dylan Crews Josue De Paula Konnor Griffin

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Christopher McQuarrie on The Final Reckoning, Benicio del Toro & Michael Cera on The Phoenician Scheme, Tony Gilroy on Andor s2 (spoilers), and Cannes You Dig It? 1:58:45

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson fi…

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The Shameless Plug #3: Jurassic World Rebirth And Other Animals 39:22

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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Meet Kevin Griffin: Konnor Griffin's Biggest Fan 57:54

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Doc and Matt welcome Belhaven's head softball coach—and father of Konnor Griffin—Kevin Griffin. The guys discuss the journey from prep athlete to professional star, the role of parenting in developing elite talent, and what it takes to raise a rising star. Get to know Kevin Griffin and enjoy an incredible conversation!…

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The Extraordinary Miss Flower: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 30:31

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Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard's The Extraordinary Miss Flower is part-concert film, part-performance art piece inspired by the life of its subject, a woman called Geraldine Flower. When she passed away a few years ago, her daughter Zoe discovered a number of letters, written over the years by suitors of Geraldine's, which painted a picture of a wil…

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Dynasty Dingers: Doc Hosts with the Prospects Live Gang! 1:11:18

18d ago1:11:18

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Matt's out for the week, so Doc leads the charge with Prospects Live's Trevor Hooth and Nate Rasmussen. Are the Tigers a "destination offense"? How are the Cardinals winning baseball games? Young MLB SP debuts are debated, and the fellas get into some of their favorite prospects so far in 2025.

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Rosamund Pike & Matthew Rhys, Final Destination Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Superman and Spelling Bees 1:38:49

18d ago1:38:49

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This week's episode of the BSME Awards-nominated Empire Podcast had better not be the episode that the BSME Awards judging panel listens to ahead of voting, or our nomination might be rescinded. Which is to say, chaos reigns as Chris Hewitt returns — eventually, after being waylaid by a McQ&A — to the hosting chair, and is joined by Helen O'Hara, J…

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Lily Gladstone & Kelly Marie Tran, Great Actor/Director Pairings, Tariffs and Teen Movies 1:39:12

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It's another cracking episode of the (freshly award-nominated) Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Helen O'Hara slips into the hosting chair and tries to wrestle James Dyer and Alex Godfrey into shape as they talk about changeable movie titles, great actor/director pairings, Alex's favourite teen movies, the week's movie news including Donald Trump…

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Rhys White and Ross Jensen Join the Show 1:30:27

27d ago1:30:27

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Ross Jensen breaks down the exciting partnership Scout the Statline and Prospects Live have created. Rhys White Director of Pro Scouting for Prospects live details his journey and what Prospects Live is currently working on.

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Wyatt Russell, David Harbour & Hannah John-Kamen, Paul Feig, Ryan Coogler, And It’s Episode 666 1:57:55

1M ago1:57:55

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It had to happen: the Empire podcast has finally gone to hell — quite literally in this case, as this particular show is episode 666. Perhaps appropriately, James is in the driving seat for this one, embracing this demonically anointed episode to bring you such thematically-relevant discussions as a Mount Rushmore of movie Satans and an off-topic d…

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Frank Stampfl Joins The Show 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Frank Stampfl, Host of CBS’s Fantasy Baseball Today joins Doc and Matt to talk early season returns. Important Data Points. DOC GUYS. And Post-Hype Breakouts.

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The Convergence Is Here (ft. Gareth Evans, Christian Gudegast, and Gavin O'Connor), And Mount Rushmoreapalooza 1:55:20

1M ago1:55:20

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It was foretold by the Ancient Ones: The Convergence (or Gunvergence, if you will), the day on which three absolutely slamming action movies will be released at the same time in the UK (albeit on different formats), ushering in a new era of sweaty dad bods, car chases, and many scenes where people die in a hail of bullets. And that day is today, fo…

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The Shameless Plug #2 — The June Issue 31:57

1M ago31:57

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The Shameless Plug returns, folks, for a second glorious episode in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down in the podbooth and tell you how (and why) the sausage is made. That sausage being the new issue of Empire, which is on sale now in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. Our dynamic duo talk through the month's big c…

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Nick Kurtz Promotion, First Base Breakouts, Shining SP's 57:52

1M ago57:52

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Doc and Matt dive into the deep well of first base breakouts, Max Meyer, Mackenzie Gore, Matthew Liberatore showing promise. And the biggest news of the week... Nick Kurtz gets the call!

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Easter Guestapalooza (Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland, Ludwig Göransson, Osgood Perkins), Movie Musicals, And The Oscars' Latest Stunt 1:59:21

2M ago1:59:21

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This week's Empire Podcast (episode 664 if you're keeping score!) is more packed with goodness than your average Easter egg. Not only do Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey get into a discussion about what exactly makes a musical a musical (along with an impromptu visit to a certain mountain), but they tackle the week's movie news, includi…

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Trevor Hooth of Prospects Live Joins the Show 1:19:55

2M ago1:19:55

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Doc and Matt welcome Trevor Hooth, prospect evaluator and Podcaster for Prospects Live and Pitcher List. How does Trevor evaluate prospects? What are his thoughts on the current state of the Tigers system? Who has he seen really showcase themselves as potential minor league must watches? And plenty of MLB and Milb player talk!…

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Big Changes! Week 3 of Fantasy Baseball Recap 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Doc and Matt break the news that the Scout the Statline Staff will be joining Prospects Live. What does that mean for the Dingers? Nothing huge, you will still have to listen to us weekly. We will be focusing more on MLB level talent or "Win now approach". We will give you guys and girls 10 minutes to end each episode of our favorite minor league p…

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Kevin Macdonald on One To One: John & Yoko — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 29:25

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Kevin Macdonald's latest documentary, One To One: John & Yoko, is out now in cinemas around the UK, folks, and it's well worth your time for anyone with even a passing interest in John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, and their lives after The Beatles split up. But if you're a Beatlemaniac, this is manna from heaven as it not only brings you remaster…

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Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche, Rami Malek & Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Landon, Movie Weddings, And Helen Returns! 1:57:56

2M ago1:57:56

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is jam-packed etc. etc. Bumper-sized, and so on and so forth. But it's true, perhaps this week more than ever as Chris Hewitt sits down for chats with two pairs — first, there's Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who reunite almost 30 years after The English Patient for this week's Odyssey-sampling drama, …

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Will Poulter, Amber Midthunder, Beatles, Avengers, And Farewell To Val Kilmer 1:40:20

2M ago1:40:20

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This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in the new movie, Death Of A Unicorn, playing a prize A-hole, and impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 - 33:28 approx]Another returning guest joins us this week, as the delightful Am…

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George MacKay, Irwin Winkler, And The Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement 1:59:44

2M ago1:59:44

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We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director'…

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The Shameless Plug #1 — The May 2025 Issue 34:25

2M ago34:25

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Welcome to The Shameless Plug, a brand new Empire Podcast regular show, folks. As the title suggests, every month Chris Hewitt will sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, bringing you the stories behind the stories and covering everything including the cover. This month's cover feature is Thun…

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Kristian Campbell, Matt Shaw, Cam Smith and 2025 Post Hype Buy and Sell 1:12:58

2M ago1:12:58

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Doc and Matt talk a few names that may break camp and kick off their rookie seasons in a big way. Post hype players to be watching and buying early, and which injured pitchers are worth throwing out offers for.

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Barry Levinson, Gints Zilbalodis, Snakes On A Podcast, And The Convergence 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

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It's another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, in which Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with the legendary director, Barry Levinson, on the eve of the release of his new gangster movie, The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, Robert De Niro and Robert De Niro's dogs. [23:31 - 40:13 approx] Then, we also hear from Gints …

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Hans Zimmer And Paul Dugdale: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:15

3M ago32:15

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This week sees the release of Hans Zimmer And Friends: Diamond In The Desert, a concert film like no other, which captures the great Hans Zimmer and his band in full flow in Dubai, and also intersperses a number of revealing interviews Zimmer conducted with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Denis Villeneuve,…

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Top 10 Starting Pitchers from 2024 Via the STS Model 51:51

3M ago51:51

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Doc and Matt break down the top 10 starting pitchers from 2024 via the Scout the Statline model.

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Millie Bobby Brown & Chris Pratt, Michael Fassbender & Marisa Abela, Best Fourth Parts, And The Number 12 1:45:28

3M ago1:45:28

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Welcome to episode 659 (yes, we're keeping count) of The Empire Podcast, folks. And it's a belter, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with The Electric State's Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt to talk about their favourite Russo brother, accents, and which one will attend the parade if/when Liverpool win this year's Premier League title. [23:34 -3…

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Jack Huston, Bong Joon Ho, The Oscars, and The Greatness Of Gene Hackman 1:50:16

3M ago1:50:16

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This week's Empire Podcast features two cracking interviews with two directors at different stages of their career. First, actor-turned-director Jack Huston sits down on Zoom and tells Chris Hewitt how he managed to make his directorial debut, the black-and-white drama Day Of The Fight, recruiting Joe Pesci for a supporting role, and the influence …

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STS 1-10 OF Ranks - Jasson Dominguez, Roman Anthony, Lazaro Montes! 1:14:42

3M ago1:14:42

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Doc and Matt Break down the 2024 top ten Scout the Statline Outfielders via the model. Both are also involved in "The Great fantasy Baseball Invitational" a mix of leagues including some of the hobbies best minds, a little early draft strategy and talk to kick off the show.

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Pamela Anderson, Naomi Ackie, And Farewell To Gene Hackman 1:37:19

3M ago1:37:19

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Don't call it a comeback. This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Pamela Anderson, star of Baywatch and Barb Wire, sit down with Alex Godfrey to tell him about how Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl has given her a second chance in Hollywood. [23:46 - 38:29 approx] Our other interview sees Mickey 17 (out next Friday, fact fans!) star Naomi Acki…

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Sebastian Walcott, Leo De Vries, Franklin Arias! STS 1-10 2024 SS Ranks 1:06:16

3M ago1:06:16

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Doc and Matt break down the top 10 STS shortstops of 2024 via the model. Some HUGE names on this list, and one of our founders favorites! Check out this spicy list and watch as Doc has a new recording home. Yes people, he is actually sitting down for this episode.

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Tatiana Maslany, Stephen King Adaptations, And What's Up With Bond? 1:35:29

3M ago1:35:29

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After the guestapaloozas of recent weeks, we're back to just one guest on this week's Empire Podcast. But what a guest it is, as the great Tatiana Maslany, star of the new Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, pops up on Zoom to talk with Chris Hewitt about death and Comedy Bang Bang. [25:00 - 43:07 approx] In the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O…

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Disney+ original series A Thousand Blows: An Empire and Pilot TV Podcast Special 54:30

3M ago54:30

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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight heads to the mean streets of Victorian London for A Thousand Blows on Disney+, and what better way to celebrate than with a special Pilot TV/Empire crossover podcast? Chris Hewitt, James Dyer and Kay Ribeiro get under the skin of Knight’s latest period piece, which combines bare-knuckle boxing with organised cri…

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Jon Anderson of MLB Data Warehouse Joins The Show 1:22:24

4M ago1:22:24

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Doc and Matt welcome Jon Anderson of MLB Data Warehouse to the show to talk the value of dynasty leagues and what Jon looks for in his model to help dominate redraft. Follow Jon @JonPgh on X

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Harrison Ford; Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall; Danny Ramirez 1:58:59

4M ago1:58:59

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It's a brave new world for the Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Chris Hewitt welcomes a quintet (not to be confused with a Quinjet, although a couple of them might have access to one) of amazing guests. From the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World, Chris first chats to Danny Ramirez, aka Joaquin Torres, aka the new Falcon, about fo…

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30 Team Points Start Up PT. 2 1:46:29

4M ago1:46:29

1:46:29

Owen, Doc, and Matt break down the next 15 teams from this years Points start up 30 team dynasty league.

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30 Team Points Start Up PT.1 2:11:14

4M ago2:11:14

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Owen, Doc, and Matt break down the first 15 teams from this years Points start up 30 team dynasty league. Ohtani traded already! If you picked 1.1-1.15 you are included in this episode. If you are just a loyal fan, this episode may be beneficial as we cover a wide number of major league and minor league names as we go team by team.…

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Ke Huy Quan, John Magaro, Chris Sanders, And The Shrek Is Broken 1:56:39

4M ago1:56:39

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Another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom for chats with a trio of terrific talents. First, there's Ke Huy Quan on Love Hurts, the action movie that represents his first lead role, and first movie since winning an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once. [17:33 - 34:18 approx] Then there's J…

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Angelina Jolie, Jason Reitman, David Jonsson & An SNL Mount Rushmore 1:59:52

4M ago1:59:52

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It's another bumper, jam-packed edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks! The great Angelina Jolie heads up our trio of amazing guests, as she talks to John Nugent about taking on the challenge of playing the legendary opera singer, Maria Callas, in Pablo Larrain's Maria. [20:48 - 34:02 approx] Plus, Chris Hewitt has a fascinating chat with J…

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STS 2024 1-10 3B Ranks 1:33:40

4M ago1:33:40

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The guys break down the top 10 third baseman from 2024 based off the STS model.

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Bats and Stats Reunion! 30 Team Start Up Recap 2:43:05

4M ago2:43:05

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Ross and Bshanks of Scout the Statline and hosts of Bats and Stats join the show to go over the two 30 team start up drafts that are currently on going.

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Michelle Yeoh, Adrien Brody: Oscar Winners And Oscar Nominations 1:47:21

4M ago1:47:21

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast brings you not one but two Oscar winners, as first Chris Hewitt sits down with Michelle Yeoh to talk about her new Star Trek movie, Section 31, and how the Best Actress Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once changed her life [20:56 - 36:39 approx]; then, John Nugent has a fascinating chat with The Brut…

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Jesse Eisenberg & Kieran Culkin, James Mangold, Christopher Abbott, and Farewell To David Lynch 2:39:16

5M ago2:39:16

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt, Alex Godfrey and Beth Webb bid a sad, but heartfelt, farewell to the great David Lynch, who has died at the age of 78. It's also an epic epitaph in many ways, clocking in at around 40 minutes, as the trio, all huge Lynch fans, pay tribute to the genius behind Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Dr., Twi…

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2025 FYPD Mock Draft Ft. Ross Jensen and Tim Kanak 1:52:23

5M ago1:52:23

1:52:23

Wednesday opens the door to J15 international signees. And as many of you know, dynasty baseballs offseason holiday, the start of FYPD drafts. With Roki Sasaki dominating the headlines where will he be taken? Ross Jenson owner of Scout the Statline and Tim Kanak of Aceball podcast and Fantasy Pros join the show to mock the first 20 picks of your FY…

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#650 (live from Kings Place, London) ft. Nick Frost, Harris Dickinson, Claes Bang, Joe Alwyn 2:41:12

5M ago2:41:12

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Here it is, folks. The 650th episode (if you don't count all the other episodes) of the Empire Podcast, recorded live on Friday January 10th in front of a sell-out crowd at our spiritual home of Kings Place, London. And it's an absolute belter, in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Beth Webb show barely a passing awareness of the wee…

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Eric Cross joins the show Pt. 2 Ep 36 1:19:40

5M ago1:19:40

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Eric Cross of the ToolShed podcast, Roto Baller, and FTN Fantasy joins the show. We dive into players! Franklin Arias Aidan Smith Pablo Guerrero Luis Perales KC Hunt Kohl Drake Caleb Bonemer Drake Baldwin Alan Roden Vance Honeycutt Jarlin Susana Nick Yorke Find Eric and all his great work on X@EricCrossMLB…

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Eric Cross joins the show Pt. 1 Ep 35 52:54

5M ago52:54

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Eric Cross of the ToolShed podcast, Roto Baller, and FTN Fantasy joins the show. We dive into Eric’s journey within the fantasy baseball world, his fandom, balancing work and family and what Eric looks for when he’s evaluating players. Find Eric and all his great work on X @EricCrossMLB