Best Tim Swanson Podcasts (2025)

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Swing Off: Buster Returns; Top 5 Teams in Baseball; Dan Shaughnessy Recaps Boston’s First Half 54:46

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Buster’s return to the podcast, what Tim liked and didn’t like during his trip to Atlanta for the All-Star Game, and Pete Alonso’s idea to change baseball. Plus, Buster unloads his trade deadline notebook and Tim reacts. Then, The Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy stops by to talk about the twist and turns of the Red So…

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BeTempered Episode 62 – Jeff Swanson: Finding Fire in the Fog of Depression 1:03:41

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Some friendships are built on shared victories, bruises, and sweat—on long bus rides and harder losses. But the deepest friendships aren’t just remembered; they return when we need them most. In this deeply moving episode of BeTempered, hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr reconnect with Jeff Swanson, a former University of Dayton teammate and roommate …

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BBTN Live: Home Run Derby Champ Cal Raleigh for MVP? + Second Half Lookahead 36:35

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Welcome to Baseball Tonight LIVE presented by Sage! Today, we’re recapping Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh winning the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero’s coming out party as runner-up. Plus, a look ahead to after the All-Star break, including the AL East race, whether The Big Dumper has a case for MVP ov…

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Big Dumper: Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby; Clown Car with Todd Frazier 37:56

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Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Todd Frazier discuss Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby, Cal’s brother T catching for him, a coming out party for Junior Caminero, Paul Skenes facing Tarik Skubal in the All-Star Game, Fraizer’s All-Star Game experience as a player, and the biggest mystery of the night. Then, Jesse Rogers joins for Bleacher Tweets…

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Cigars Daily LIVE 386 (Underrated: Cigars That Deserve Way MORE Hype) 1:38:14

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It's amazing. Often, the best cigars are NOT the most popular ones. The world is filled with cigars from cigar makers who really know what they're doing. But for one reason or another people never hear about their cigars. The average cigar lover ends up pursuing projects that are better marketed or already have a large following. During this episod…

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HR Derby Chatter: Ty Schmit HR Derby Preview, and Just Baseball All-Time HR Derby Draft 51:17

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Hembo and The Pat McAfee Show's Ty Schmit discuss what they're watching for in the approaching Home Run Derby, Monday at 8PM ET on ESPN. Then the crew of The Just Baseball Show joins Hembo to conduct an all-time home run derby draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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BeTempered Episode 61 – Breaking the Walls of Selfishness: Dan’s Rite of Passage Experience 1:41:44

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What does it take to break through the walls of selfishness we’ve built around ourselves? For Dan Schmidt, it was a brutal 24-hour journey through the mountains of Georgia that stripped away every comfort and convenience of modern life. In this powerful episode, host Ben Spahr leads a raw conversation with host Dan Schmidt about his experience in T…

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Passan Crashes In: Pete Fairbanks, Nationals Draft Approach with Kiley McDaniel, and John Schneider 1:15:21

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Jeff Passan and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks discuss Pokemon and the Tampa Bay way. Then, Jeff and Kiley McDaniel look at how the recent changes atop the Nationals will impact their draft approach, before going through some of the "best of's" in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Jeff checks in with John Schneider, manager of baseball's hottest team, the To…

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Cigars Daily LIVE 385 (How to Spot Over-Hyped Cigars IMMEDIATELY) 1:37:12

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WATCH OUT! That next cigar might just be completely over-hyped! The world is filled with more new and limited edition releases than ever before. Some are bold projects it exotic leaf varietals that truly offer something different. Others are just another blend that's over-hyped and over-valued. So how do you tell the difference? These days it can b…

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Horrible Beeps: Nationals Fire Mike Rizzo & Dave Martinez; Clown Car; Karl Ravech with Pete Crow-Armstrong & Seiya Suzuki 1:01:58

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Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and David Cone discuss Matthew Boyd on the attack from the mound, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki’s friendship, the Cardinals’ position of flux, the Nationals firing GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, how those moves impact the clubhouse in D.C., and which team is going to make a trade that puts them in the dri…

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Nerd Herd: Clayton Kershaw Notches 3,000 Ks; How the Rays Slay Goliaths; Cardinals Exceeding All Expectations 1:02:40

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Hembo and Apple TV+’s Tricia Whitaker discuss what makes Kevin Cash so good at his job, Junior Caminero, seeing the venom between the Padres and Dodgers up close, the best mid-game interview in baseball, and what it’s like to take a Gatorade bath on the sidelines. Then, Kiley McDaniel talks about the major league bloodlines of Ethan Holliday and El…

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BeTempered Episode 60 – Real Freedom Isn’t About Doing Whatever You Want—It’s About Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be 1:03:06

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What does true freedom really look like in our daily lives? In this thought-provoking Independence Day episode of BeTempered, hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr welcome guest Brian Ballenger for an intimate, wide-ranging exploration of how personal discipline—and the courage to confront our own weaknesses—shapes genuine independence. Freedom, as the t…

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Grunting’, Snarlin’: Yankees Missing the Clutch Gene; Guardians’ Steven Kwan on Losing to Children in Chess 53:39

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Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees’ inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs’ bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez’s resurgence, and whether they’d take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talk…

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Cigars Daily LIVE 384 (The NEW King of Cigars Has Arrived) 1:32:36

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If a cigar is a king, we call it El Rey. And for a long time around the Cigars Daily LIVE crew, there was only one Rey… until now. Introducing the Don Pepin Garcia E.R.H — the El Rey Del Los Habanos, or King of the Habanos. This bold new My Father blend is making a serious claim. With so many modern blends using Habano wrappers, what makes this one…

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Harmonica Guy: Clown Car from Detroit After a Tarik Skubal Masterpiece 40:00

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David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster take to the streets of Detroit on foot following Tarik Skubal’s 13 strikeout performance on Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss what transpired over Skubal’s seven innings, the Rays nipping at the Yankees’ heels, if Tampa Bay will make any moves at the deadline, Dave Parker’s passing, Shohei Oht…

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Twitchy Swinger: A’s Shortstop Jacob Wilson Stops By; Tarik Skubal's Impact When He Doesn’t Pitch; Mariners Dot Net 1:07:34

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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss how Tarik Skubal impacts the Tigers’ pitching staff when he’s not on the mound, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Paul Skenes and how young starting pitchers are arriving faster, and the Home Run Derby field starting to take shape. Then, A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson talks about which players he’s heard from as he ascends in the …

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BeTempered Episode 59 Part 2 - Jeff Travis on Special Needs, Spiritual Warfare, and Surrender 1:12:41

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In Episode 59 Part 2 of BeTempered, hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr sit down with Jeff Travis for a raw, unflinching conversation about faith forged in the fires of real life. Jeff opens up about his remarkable journey—from a struggling student to a reluctant pastor and, eventually, a missionary in Thailand. What begins as a familiar story of answe…

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Used Dog: Yankees & Mets Have Problems; Chase Burnes Dazzles in Debut; Las Vegas A’s Stadium Construction Begins 1:06:40

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Chase Burnes’ electric debut, the hit batsman crisis in baseball, what happened to Michael Harris II, what’s holding Elly De La Cruz back, and their appreciation for Mookie Betts. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the A’s putting a shovel in the ground in Las Vegas, All-Star Game voting, if the Mets or Yankees have bigger …

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Cigars Daily LIVE 383 (The Legacy of Nick Perdomo & The Future of Cigars) 1:32:18

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The world of cigars is all about legacy. Cigar making families are constantly working to fine tune their craft, and raise up new generations who can carry the flame. On this week's episode, we're joined by Nicholas Perdomo III. When it comes to Perdomo Cigars, Nicholas is THE guy for the job. After decades of his Dad building one of America's most …

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Gasbag: Clown Car; State of the Phillies & Mets; Big Dumper Grabs HR Lead 39:47

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Boog Sciambi, Eduardo Perez, David Cone hop in the Clown Car and hit on why they think The Mets and Phillies will go down to the wire in the NL East, Jesus Luzardo possibly a secret weapon in the postseason, the feasting Rays, Cal Raleigh leading the league in home runs, and Rafael Devers and Alex Cora moving on from the drama. Plus, Sarah Langs pl…

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Episode 18: Streaming Smarter: How AI is Transforming Media at EchoStar with Al Shanmugam 34:04

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In this episode of AI Realized, hosted by Christina Ellwood, guest Al Shanmugam, Head of Product at EchoStar, discusses the impact of AI on enterprise executives, focusing on AI deployment in streaming services like Dish Network and Sling TV. Shanmugam elaborates on AI's role in personalization, automation, and agent AI, describing how EchoStar use…

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All About Honus: Dodgers Buy Lakers; Phillies Accountability Culture; Devers' Extrication; Buster’s Top 5 50:48

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Hembo and Buster discuss Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter buying the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dodgers hitting past their weaknesses against the Padres, how AJ Preller will handle the next few weeks, Rob Thompson suspending Nick Castellanos, Rafael Devers and the Red Sox divorcing, if the Rays can overtake the Yankees in the AL East, and the surging Astr…

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BeTempered Episode 59 Part 1 – Battling Insecurity, Answering God’s Call, and Moving to One of the World’s Most Dangerous Places 1:41:34

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What happens when following your faith costs everything? In this powerful episode of the BeTempered podcast, Pastor Jeff Travis joins hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation that traces his extraordinary journey—from childhood struggles in suburban Detroit to anti-trafficking work along the Thailand-Myanmar …

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Deversfest: Rafi Lands in San Fran; Ohtani’s 1 Inning Return; Early ASG Voting 54:16

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, the improving Rays, Giancarlo Stanton back with Yankees, and Red Sox fans fuming over the Rafael Devers trade while executives applaud it. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about what Devers means for the Giants’ lineup, what kind of conversations are happening between Buster Posey, Bob Mel…

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Cigars Daily LIVE 382 (The Cigar That Was NEVER Supposed To Happen) 1:33:56

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Tonight’s episode of Cigars Daily LIVE is a special one—because we’re blend testing something that should’ve never happened in the first place. We’re diving into the early blending stages of a brand-new project for the Daily Edition lineup. The working title? Cock of the Walk—a cigar inspired by our very own chicken wrangling cast member – Billy. W…

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Make the Right Moves: Red Sox Trade Rafael Devers to the Giants; What It Means for Boston & San Francisco; Shohei Ohtani Returns to the Mound 59:16

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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants, Boston’s ownership and management deciding to make a move, Luka Doncic-level shock over the trade, San Francisco getting the bat it needs, how Devers bounces back off the field after months of drama, the news of Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, what changed in Oh…

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Irresponsible Comp: Aaron Judge Looms Over All; Buster’s Top 5; Pope Leo Reps the White Sox 57:28

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Hembo and Buster discuss Aaron Judge’s continued otherworldliness, the Royals faltering early, the Diamondbacks being the most intriguing potential seller, Giants at Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball, the wide arsenal among the Mets’ pitching staff, and who Hembo sees in Roman Anthony. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants’ pitching. Later, Todd Radom tal…

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BeTempered Episode 58 – Answering the Call: Why Tim Pierson Left Corporate America for the Streets 1:20:14

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What does it take to walk away from a successful 23-year career to serve those society often overlooks? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, guest Tim Pierson joins hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr to share the story of how an unexpected calling turned his life upside down—and ultimately right side up. Tim’s journey from insurance executi…

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Winning Name: Mariners’ Cal Raleigh on His Home Run Derby Interest; Jesse Rogers on Tarik Skubal Going for 9; Tim Kurkjian on Roman Anthony’s Debut 1:01:56

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Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Andrew Abbott’s complete game, Tarik Skubal training to throw a full nine innings, the Padres being unafraid of the Dodgers, and Javier Baez’s revival. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh talks about possibly participating in the Home Run Derby, which hitter he likes to talk trash with, managing his workload, and Seat…

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Cigars Daily LIVE 381 (Is Nicaragua Getting DETHRONED For Cigars?) 1:35:59

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Nicaragua has risen to the apex of the cigar making world over the last few decades, but now that status is being called into question. Cigar makers have been drawn to Nicaragua for it's nutrient rich soil and the powerful leaf it produces. However, over the last few years, nearly every cigar making family has made bold moves to build brand new fac…

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Asking for Me: Clown Car; Red Sox Get Needed Series Win; Braves Down Bad; Eduardo Perez with Aaron Judge 56:54

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Buster is in the Clown Car with Coney and Eduardo after Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx. The guys discuss Aaron Judge hitting barrel and feasting on rookies, the Red Sox being caught in-between, the impediments to calling up Roman Anthony to Boston, and the Braves continuing to lose. Then, Eduardo Perez talks to Aaron Judge about changing diaper…

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Versatility: Detroit Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch on Tarik Skubal, Javier Baez & the Next 100 Games; Jeff Passan Trades Notes with Buster 1:09:02

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss why his team is on a roll, Javier Baez playing centerfield, if Tarik Skubal improved from last season, and how the Tigers can continue to evolve. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the FBI probe into businesses owned by the MLBPA, why the timing is terrible for the union, his and Buster’s notes on the…