Best Nerd Herd Podcasts (2025)

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Herding cats in the Assembly takes a responsible nerd 30:33

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19d ago30:33

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The latest game of musical chairs at the Capitol has resulted in Assemblymember Jen Lunsford serving as assistant majority leader, a role that puts her third in line to run the chamber during ordinary operations. We talked with the Rochester-area Democrat about why she got this post after just five years (she's a nerd with perfect attendance), cons…

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Disability advocates look to flex political muscle in Albany 35:56

9h ago35:56

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New Yorkers with disabilities have no problem finding rhetorical support in Albany, but champions willing and able to deliver meaningful funding and policies are harder to find. We explore this dynamic, including how it might change, with Michael Schweinsburg, president of the 504 Democratic Club, a political advocacy group that endorsed Lt. Gov. A…

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Self-Assuredness: Mariners Take 2-0 Lead Over Blue Jays; Dodgers Hang On in Game 1 Against Brewers 47:13

13h ago47:13

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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Brewers’ wild 8-6-2 double play, Blake Snell’s dominant performance, watching Freddie Freeman progress through his career, the Mariners winning their third straight game, and Tigers GM Scott Harris defending his trade deadline decisions. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL …

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Embrace the Role: Mariners Win ALCS Game 1; Epic 15-Inning ALDS Game 5; Dodgers-Brewers Set for NLCS 59:17

1d ago59:17

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Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners winning a 15-inning classic against the Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS, Seattle following that up with a win in Toronto to start the ALCS, how loud it was in T-Mobile Park on Friday, Bryce Miller impressing on short rest, Cal Raleigh coming through clutch, the difference between the Brewers and Dodgers…

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I thought it said "The Nerd" 47:12

4d ago47:12

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Sean, John, Stef, Steve and Craig talk about the Herd Autumn Race Experience on Seaside Sprint, Herd Beginner racing on Fan Flats, Flatland Loop as the Stampede challenge, and at least the normal amount of side tangent waffling.By The Herd

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Someone Else’s Family: Dodgers Eliminate Phillies; Cubs Force Game 5 Against Brewers 45:59

5d ago45:59

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Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies in the NLDS, Kyle Schwarber’s outpouring of emotion, why they think it’s a no-brainer Rob Thomson and Aaron Boone will remain in their current positions, the only thing we know about Game 5 between the Cubs and Brewers, Matthew Boyd’s bounce back, the Blue Jays’ versatility, roster…

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Construction Update: Work is underway at the Capitol complex 25:24

5d ago25:24

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The Empire State Plaza and Capitol are in a period of transition that includes road work, restoring an historic staircase and a potential reimagining of how the complex is integrated into the community. We were joined in the studio state OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy to discuss these moving parts and whether the escalators and elevators will work d…

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The 2025 Property Boom Could be MASSIVE: Where to Buy Now 29:08

5d ago29:08

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Bought a Boat: Blue Jays Clinch ALCS Spot; Rowdy Locker Room Celebrations; Yankees Eliminated 51:19

6d ago51:19

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Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ celebration after eliminating the Yankees in the ALDS, the time Jake Peavy bought a duck boat after winning the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero playing proud for Toronto, if the Yankees should consider the season a failure, how they view Aaron Judge postseason, pitching chaos in Cubs-Brewers, and Tarik S…

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Sigh of Relief: Aaron Judge Gives the Yankees Life; Mariners Mash; Loaded Day of Division Series Games 47:42

7d ago47:42

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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss the Yankees wining game three with help from an Aaron Judge homer, how to handle a pitch that far inside, Judge’s double-take a the dugout camera, the suspect managing in the playoffs, if the Mariners and Brewers can wrap up their series, and why the Dodgers are looking better than every other team. Later, Sarah Langs…

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I Studied 100 Property Deals, Here’s The Step By Step Plan To Beat The Market (Part 02) 33:38

7d ago33:38

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The Professor: Brewers School Cubs; Dodgers Up 2-0 On Phillies; Yankee Lineup Changes? 37:28

5d ago37:28

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By ESPN, Buster Olney

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The growing case against Hochul's 'inflation refund' checks 21:39

8d ago21:39

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Secret Societies, Fantasy Worlds, and Sibling Armies: A Conversation with Hope Ann 51:20

8d ago51:20

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By Clint Hall

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In a Sweat: Trey Yesavage Savages Yankees; Dodgers Keep Rolling; Mariners Defeat Tarik Skubal 55:44

6d ago55:44

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By ESPN, Buster Olney

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It's Fall, time to burn some good will to stay warm.... 1:04:28

11d ago1:04:28

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We change the cast a couple of times during the recording, but overall Craig, Stef, John, Steve & Sean all appear as we talk about the annual "finish doesn't matter.... much" H.A.R.E. race, complain about Zwift's paint job implementation, what they're doing with ZRS, and most importantly, why were we all using Strava anyway?…

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Straight A’s: Clown Caboose with Happy Yankee Fans; ALDS & NLDS Preview 1:02:10

12d ago1:02:10

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway one last time, recapping the New York Yankees eliminating the Boston Red Sox and advancing to the ALDS. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant fastball, the ovation he received in the 8th inning, Yankee offensive making adjustments the second time through the order, looking ahead to …

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Date Night: Clown Caboose Rides Again; Taylor McGregor on the Team to Beat; A Trio of Game 3s 58:31

13d ago58:31

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster ride the subway again, recapping Game 2 of Yankees-Red Sox. They discuss the Red Sox base running, Jazz Chisholm saving runs for the Yankees, Ben Rice controlling the strike zone, redemption for Antothy Volpe, and what Game 3 will hinge upon. Plus, the guys take the pulse of the Yankee fans on the s…

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Clown Caboose: Exciting First Day of the Postseason; Yankees-Red Sox Recap from the Subway 57:44

14d ago57:44

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster record the Clown Car and recap Yankees-Red Sox from the subway. They discuss Aroldis Chapman figuring it out, how Garrett Crochet made things easy for Alex Cora, Aaron Boone’s misstep, the unsung hero for the Red Sox, and impressive wins for the Tigers and Cubs. Plus, the guys chat with Red Sox and …

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I Studied 100 Property Deals — Here’s How I Tripled My Returns 38:43

14d ago38:43

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Send us a text BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya 👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest In this video, we dive…

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Baseball Tonight Live: 2025 MLB Playoff Preview 41:42

16d ago41:42

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Join Tim Kurkjian, Buster Olney and Dave Schoenfield as they get you ready for the MLB playoffs! We’ll break down the matchups to watch as the full postseason picture went down to the wire on the last day of the regular season. Will the Brewers and their home-field advantage throughout the entire postseason be a blessing or a curse? Which Wild Card…

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Oh No! Anyway... 1:05:14

18d ago1:05:14

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Steve, Stef, John & Craig chat about HARE on Volcano Circuit, HBR on Tick Tock, and the big news that Zwift isn't doing Elite racing this years.By The Herd

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Cacophony of Noise: Final Weekend of the Regular Season; Mets & Reds Clinging to Playoff Hopes; Can the Phillies Pull It Off? 52:24

19d ago52:24

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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Noelvi Marte saving the Reds’ postseason hopes, the Mets’ upside-down pitching, the Padres and Red Sox bullpen advantages, the Phillies, and the coming ABS System. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom returns with tales from his travels, after exploring the baseball culture in Japan. Plus, the q…

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Slathered with Cheese: Guardians Overtake Tigers in AL Central; Exciting Night of Baseball; The Mets are Cratering 1:11:16

20d ago1:11:16

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Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the Mets fighting for their playoff lives, whether the Tigers’ collapse or the Guardians’ comeback is more impressive, who wins the AL East, and where Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Bo Bichette’s injuries stand. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his new book “Got Your Legends,” whether he was allowed to speak …

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35 Metrics Every Property Investor Must Know Before Buying 31:19

21d ago31:19

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Zohran puts live-event ticket regulations back in the spotlight 21:21

22d ago21:21

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The campaign to reform live-event ticket regulations in New York, which was expected to be in a public coma until the 2026 legislative session in Albany, got a boost of publicity this summer when NYC Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani called on FIFA to adopt consumer friendly measures for World Cup ticket sales. The assemblyman has given a n…

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Maple Syrup: Cal Raleigh on the Art of Catching; Clown Car Rolls Out of Houston; Clayton Kershaw Retires 44:46

23d ago44:46

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David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl’s conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall…

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So Happy About It 40:22

25d ago40:22

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Brent, Sean, John, Steve and Craig talk about the Downtown Eruption H.A.R.E. race and all of its madness, how much Steve likes 2 Bridges Loop, and our comments on the week 1 issues with ZRL.By The Herd

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100 dispatches from Planet Albany! 51:11

26d ago51:11

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We celebrate 100 episodes of Dispatches from Planet Albany with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Plummer (you read that right), Capitol Confidential author Dan Clark, and Times Union Capitol reporter Raga Justin. We take questions from listeners, reflect on more than two years of podcast recordings, and consider the next 100 episodes of the show. A…

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Checkmaster: Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Stops By; Cubs Postseason Return; Ballpark & Beyond 1:07:16

26d ago1:07:16

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Buster discuss keeping guys in “check,” team culture, not playing passively and the state of his team heading into October. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Cubs’ first trip to the postseason since 2020, Kyle Tucker’s injury, if Anthony Rizzo should get a statue outside Wrigley Field, the Brewers checking their egos…

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Successful Property Investors Do This Better Than Everyone Else 35:24

26d ago35:24

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Send us a text BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya 👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest In this episode, we di…

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Hoss: Cal Raleigh Continues Making History; Toronto Taking Off; Best Right-Handed Hitters of All Time 1:01:54

27d ago1:01:54

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Cal Raleigh's pure strength, Aaron Judge dragging the Yankees back from the abyss, whether the Brewers or Phillies will clinch the No. 1 see in the National League, the Dodgers' disintegrating bullpen, the surging Guardians, the Red Sox missing Roman Anthony and the Blue Jays unleashing Trey Yesavage. Then, Hembo sto…

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Mr. Jones and me look into the past 27:04

29d ago27:04

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Former Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, a North Country Democrat, zooms in for his exit interview to discuss why he's leaving the Capitol, reflect on his relationship with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and consider the importance of majority representation in the legislature. We also touch on his hair legacy and whether he might run for office again in …

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Author Josiah DeGraaf on Teaching, Writing, and Community 1:01:19

29d ago1:01:19

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Josiah DeGraaf, fantasy author and Program Director of the Young Writers Workshop, shares how growing up homeschooled as the oldest of nine shaped his creativity, why constraints and a supportive community help creatives thrive; his journey from teaching high school English to helping young writers, and what fiction writers can borrow from classica…

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Coming Down the Stretch: Yankees Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball; Trevor Story Unpacks September 33:36

30d ago33:36

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Buster, Eduardo Perez, and David Cone hop in the clown car to break down Yankees at Red Sox and examine how the Mets missing the playoffs could be the most epic collapse in baseball history. The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. Then Trevor Story explains what the pennant chase is like to Karl Ravech. Plus Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 …

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OK on my Own 44:26

1M ago44:26

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John, Sean, Stef, Craig & Steve discuss the 20 (!) km individual time trial that is this week's stage of the Herd Autumn Race Experience (HARE) , HBR is also flat this week, the TTT first stage for ZRL is slightly less flat, and we think we like the click v2.By The Herd

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Australia’s $1 Trillion Property Boom Explained (September 2025 Update) 33:31

1M ago33:31

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Send us a text BUY smarter with Alaya Property’s economics-driven strategy, getting in BEFORE the data shifts. Book your FREE call now: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithalaya 👉 Work with MORTGAGE BROKERS who invest themselves & know markets Australia-wide. Book your FREE strategy session here: https://rebrand.ly/chatwithflintinvest In this episode, We br…

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Lobbyists prepare for 2026 legislative session 34:01

1M ago34:01

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The 2026 legislative session may be months away, but lobbyists who want to be successful in Albany next year are already looking to get their ducks in a row (while also putting a bow on the recent session). Doug Clark, a co-managing partner of Shenker Russo & Clark, explains how lobbyists are working to put their 2025 issues to bed and getting thei…

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Gangster Movies: The Dodgers Arms; Surging Mariners; Faltering Mets; Actors Who Love Baseball 1:06:38

1M ago1:06:38

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Alden and Buster Olney discuss all of the playoff races and how the Dodgers seem bored. Then, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to talk about his new book Cinephile, why Paul Giamatti doesn’t talk about his father Bart Giamatti, actors that are huge baseball fans, and his top three baseball movies. Later, Todd Radom stops by to share the Ballpark &…

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An announcement on the state of Intelligence Check 3:14

1M ago3:14

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Hi everyone. Sorry for the radio silence over the last month. Today, we're sharing an announcement from Lauren on the end of Bucks County By Night, and our (hopefully temporary) hiatus on new episodes. Adulting is tough and we're sorry to say it's impacting our ability to record at this time. Thank you everyone for listening to the show and we hope…

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Talkative: Juan Soto & J.T. Realmuto at The Plate; Managerial Changes Abound; Trea Turner Goes Down 1:07:21

1M ago1:07:21

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Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the pl…

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NYC mayor's race thrusts sex work debate into spotlight 31:38

1M ago31:38

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The effort to decriminalize sex work in New York became a political cudgel this summer, with former-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Eric Adams trying to use the issue against Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani. In light of the media attention, we're checking in with proponents of decriminalization for their reaction to the politicization of th…

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Watched and Relaxed: Yankees Win Biggest Series So Far; Angry Phillies Fan Goes After HR Ball; Taylor McGregor on the Cubs 55:02

1M ago55:02

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Karl Ravech and Buster hop on the Ravy Train in the absence of a Clown Car. The guys discuss the outrageous behavior of a Phillies fan in Miami, if losing Trea Turner is a fatal blow to Philadelphia’s World Series chances, a wild ending in Baltimore to celebrate Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game, the Yankees winning the most important series of the season…

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Alpe & News Overload 1:13:56

1M ago1:13:56

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HSRL finale climbs the Alpe, and Zwift attempt to overwhelm us with news. Wine makes a return after a break.By The Herd

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They don't make 'em like Danny Donohue anymore 35:34

1M ago35:34

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The longtime leader of CSEA, Danny Donohue, passed away this summer, so we wanted to explore how he wielded power, his brash style, and whether anyone was picking up his mantle in Planet Albany. For all that insight we tapped into the institutional knowledge and insights of Liz Benjamin, a former journalist and now a big deal for Marathon Strategie…

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Brawls Were Brawls: Mariners Can’t Pitch on the Road; Michael Kay on Big Yankees-Blue Jays Series; Ballpark & Beyond 55:39

1M ago55:39

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the impact of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2131 game 30 years later, Framber Valdez’s agent denying Valdez intentionally hit his catcher, what the heck is going on with the Mariners, the American League wild card race, and the collapsing Reds. Then, the voice of the Yankees Michael Kay stops by to talk about a big series ag…

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Angry at Your Catcher: Framber Valdez Does Something Buster’s Never Seen; The Phillies’ Nick Castellanos Problem 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Framer Valdez crossing up his catcher, Jason Adams going down for the Padres, the Red Sox extending Aroldis Chapman, the best team in the American League, Shane Bieber looking phenomenal and the Tigers slowing down. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about why the Mets stretch run will be defined by their rookie starters, …

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Four years of Kathy Hochul 31:39

1M ago31:39

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It's been four years since Kathy Hochul was elevated to the executive mansion, so we're looking back at her time as governor. Breaking down the governor's successes, missteps and future is Politico New York reporter Nick Reisman, co-author of New York Playbook. We discuss the Hector LaSalle debacle, how the Hochul administration compares to four mo…

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From Line Cook to Dessert Visionary: Claudia Martinez on Pastry, Perseverance, and Building Bar Ana (Plus a Cookie Debate Gone Wrong) 58:18

1M ago58:18

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Claudia Martinez, acclaimed pastry chef and founder of the upcoming dessert and cocktail bar Bar Ana, shares her journey from line cook to pastry chef, how she discovered her creative voice through plating and experimentation, and what she learned staging in Sweden under world-renowned chef David Vidal. She also reflects on the highs and lows of re…

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Hide Behind Me: The Clown Car Recaps Braves-Phillies; The Numbers Game 15:50

1M ago15:50

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Hurston Waldrep’s splitter, Brian Snitker being the end of his managerial career, possible replacements for Snitker in Atlanta next season, Jesus Luzardo looking like a different pitcher, and if Kyle Schwarber will stay in Philadelphia. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from…