

The PosCast with Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur
Joe Posnanski
A sort of sports show but not really. Filled with meaninglessness. Hosted by Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur.
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Jan 23, 2020 • 1h 37min
MLB Hall of Fame and Football's Worst Rules
Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to congratulate Derek Jeter and Larry Walker's election into the 2020 class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Michael pretends like Jeter isn't a Hall of Famer for a moment, raising eyebrows across the Twitterverse that he might have been the one that didn't vote for Jeter (it wasn't really him!)The pair peeks ahead to future candidacies of other potential future nominees -- including defensive wizard Omar Vizquel and the dominant, yet polarizing, Curt Schilling.After a quick look at the upcoming Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl, Mike & Joe draft their least favorite rules in the NFL. Do you hate the chain gang? How about video review? Maybe you're not a fan of the excessive pass interference epidemic? This is the draft for you!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show 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

Dec 17, 2019 • 1h 33min
PosCast Draft: 3rd Annual Holiday Blowout
It's the annual PosCast Holiday Blowout Show, featuring everyone's favorite guests of the PosCast! Hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur are joined by Nick Offerman, Brandon McCarthy, Alan Sepinwall, Mike Dicenzo, Linda Holmes and Michael even serves as a proxy for Megan Amram! Tune in as this holiday-themed food draft spirals off into a deep dive about the merits of a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Duck a l'Orange, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and cold water all jockey for position as the top holiday food item -- head over to Twitter (@JoePosnanski) and cast your vote for the winner. It's for a great cause! The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show 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

Nov 27, 2019 • 1h 7min
PosCast Draft: Things We're Thankful For in 2019
The PosCast is back with another episode -- and we're talking about everybody's favorite autumnal debate...warm fruit vs cold fruit. Yes, it's back! So are the shirts! So go to https://cottonbureau.com/people/joe-posnanski to buy the type of fruit you prefer, it's for a good cause!Joe & Mike join forces to talk about how great Lamar Jackson has looked during his MVP-caliber sophomore season. The duo wonders how much more fun ti would be if he were on a team that weren't the Ravens. How much fun would it be watching him on the Bengals or Bills?Next up, it's an unofficial Yankee Minute, in which Mike and Joe talk about how Derek Jeter deserves to be in the Hall of Fame but also touch on the fact that he was a BAD shortstop during his playing days and why they think he's overratedFor the draft, Joe and Michael go back and forth picking things they're thankful for -- selecting topics ranging from Baby Yoda to Juan Soto to......Billy Wagner? You gotta hear it to believe it.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts! 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

Nov 9, 2019 • 1h 13min
PosCast Draft: 2019 World Series Games
Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur return to recap the first World Series in Washington Nationals history. The pair drafts their favorite games from the 2019 World Series!The draft is followed by a long-overdue Cleveland Browns Check In! Unfortunately, despite great expectations for 2019, they're still really bad. Get the input of a lifelong (Joe) and a passive (Mike) Browns fan as they address why the AFC just hasn't been that much fun since the rise of the Patriots. One Last Meaningless Thing caps it off as Joe talks about why Greek yogurt shouldn't be universally accepted as the best yogurt and Mike makes some great points about the Baseball Hall of Fame.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show 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

Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 30min
Houdini Puns with TV Writer Megan Amram
Hosts Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur welcome in Megan Amram (acclaimed writer of "The Good Place" on NBC) for a PosCast full of Houdini puns and baseball predictions.The group chats about how the Yankees can and will miraculously crawl out of the steep ALCS deficit they face against the Houston Astros and give their prediction for who will go on to win the 2019 World Series.Megan does her best to come up with off-the-cuff Houdini puns in a pseudo-draft in which she is responsible for making selections for not only herself, but also for Michael and Joe. Bless your heart for playing along, Megan.The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show 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

Oct 5, 2019 • 45min
Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh
Host Joe Posnanski is joined by legendary comedian Gary Gulman as he prepares for the debut of his live HBO Special "The Great Depresh" on October 5.Gary talks about the trials and tribulations that a young comedian faces while trying to get their break and dives into the mental health issues that he has overcome along the way. Be sure to tune in to the HBO Special on Saturday, October 5 at 10 PM ET!The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur regularly posts new episodes of meaninglessness every two or so weeks. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts! 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

Oct 3, 2017 • 1h 34min
PosCast: MLB Postseason Preview & Listener Questions
This week, hosts Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur rejoice with Phamns across the country with a retrospective look at Tommy Pham's massive accomplishments this season. Get caught up on the latest "L" taken by the Cleveland Browns and receive the play-by-play recap of the Twins-Yankees AL Wild Card game BEFORE it even happens. It's been boasted as the "lowest information density of any podcast" on popular review sites, if you enjoy The PosCast as much as we do, please kindly refrain from leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. 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

Jul 7, 2016 • 37min
Stories: Glen Perkins
The Minnesota Twins pitcher details his rehab, playing for his hometown team, and raising a family while being a Major League pitcher. 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

May 17, 2016 • 1h 2min
Stories: Scott Raab
The recently-retired Esquire writer discusses his Cleveland fandom, writing his new book on the Cavaliers, Bill Murray's kind gesture, getting tattoos with Dennis Rodman and why Paul Newman was a challenging interview. 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

Dec 19, 2013 • 1h 2min
The Poscast Ep. 3 - The Ultimate Sports Draft
Joe and Michael talk about how many knives it takes to make a great peanut butter and jelly sandwich, faux argue about offense and defense in football and then have what is unquestionably the ultimate sports draft. 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