The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur

Joe Posnanski welcomes in friend of 28 years and award-winning sports columnist at the New York Post, Mike Vaccaro.The two start the show by remembering Eddie Van Halen as well as the countless great baseball players we have lost this year.Before diving into the postseason, Mike discusses New York’s championship drought across the sports landscape and what it’s been like covering these teams over the past decade.Finally, they both weigh in on their thoughts from the first round of the playoffs and give their predictions of who will win each division and the World Series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

No description can do this episode justice. Comedian Jeff Garlin joins Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur to discuss just about everything.They talk about the NBA, the baseball postseason, cardboard cutouts, team’s making bad decisions, A-Rod on TV, the Marlins’ unidentifiable roster and of course Jeff’s Cubs.Plus, you aren’t going to want to miss this office supplies draft. Let’s just say Jeff wasn’t too happy with commissioner Roger Goodell’s ruling.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

Joe Posnanski welcomes in longtime friend and MLB.com reporter, Anthony Castrovince to preview the 16-team postseason.They discuss all of the weirdness from the regular season and how the moves (or lack of moves) at the trade deadline could have a big impact on this year’s playoff format.Plus, they give their AL and NL predictions and of course talk a little Bruce Springsteen.Later in the show, legendary sports photographer Andrew Bernstein joins Joe from the NBA bubble.They discuss his career behind the lens, the art of capturing the shot and what photography means in today’s digital world.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome back bestselling author and host of the Majority 54 podcast, Jason Kander.They discuss some of the most famous missed calls in sports and the life lessons that come from them.Plus, while Joe checks in on the Cleveland Browns, Jason discusses the excitement of being a Chiefs’ fan.Finally, they draft American rockstars, or at least that’s what Mike and Joe are drafting, we’re not sure about Jason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

Believe it or not, postseason baseball is almost here! Brandon McCarthy joins Joe Posnanski to talk about all of the weirdness in the standings.Plus, should ties exist in baseball? Is the pitch clock here to stay? What players have really caught their attention in this short season?They discuss it all, as well as Joe’s fascination for untangling things.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

Ellen Adair and Alan Sepinwall are back for a “podcast screwball comedy” as Joe Posnanski would call it.Alan is forced to answer what’s been going on with the Yankees while Ellen tries to explain why she drafted Luke Voit in fantasy. The group then discusses other teams they are watching heading into the postseason.Later in the show, the trio debates the controversial question, did Dottie Hinson drop the ball on purpose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur talk about the current climate of sports as players and leagues protest social injustice in America. The pair also eulogizes Michael's father-in-law, Regis Philbin, as they look back on his remarkable life. Hear about Phiblin's aspirations to make it in the television, it's safe to consider that goal as a mission accomplished.Later in the show they answer your listener questions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

World Series Champion, 3x All-Star and NL MVP Ryan Howard joins Joe Posnanski and a very excited Ellen Adair.Ryan discusses his memories of Buck O'Neil and some of his all-time favorite home runs (including one that involved a bad White Castle experience.)Later in the show, he talks about first falling in love with baseball and his current efforts to grow the game in the Black community with The Players Alliance.Finally, they weigh in on the Fernando Tatís Jr. controversy and the ‘unwritten rules’ of baseball.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

Alexa Datt and Dani Wexelman join Joe Posnanski (Uncle Joe as they like to call him) to discuss all things baseball.They talk about the challenging aspects of the game in 2020 and what has brought them the most joy in this weird season. Plus, hear why they are divided on the rule changes.Finally, they draft who they would put on their cardboard cutouts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com

Joe Posnanski welcomes in longtime friend and renowned play-by-play broadcaster, Kevin Harlan!Kevin talks about how he's coped with a sports-less spring and early summer - including what it felt like to miss out on March Madness for the first time in a very long time. Hear about his experiences inside the NBA bubble as the league gears up for its restart.Plus, the two discuss raising their children and cutting their teeth in the sports media industry, while Kevin looks back on some of his famous broadcasting calls.Later in the show, they dive into the top storylines to follow as the NBA tips off in Orlando.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness each week. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show in The Athletic App or wherever you get your podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesGet full access to JoeBlogs at joeposnanski.substack.com/subscribeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theposcast.substack.com