

The Keith Law Show
The Athletic
The Keith Law Show is a once-a-week potpourri of baseball information. From prospects to the draft to the latest trends and trades, Keith will make sense of it all with great guests from all corners of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 18, 2022 • 31min
Rethinking Fandom, soccer relegation and more with Craig Calcaterra
Sports journalist and writer Craig Calcaterra joins Keith to discuss a wide range of topics, including fandom, soccer relegation, and the narrative of baseball teams. They also explore the evolution of the Mets organization and preview the upcoming Phillies vs Padres playoff series.

Oct 6, 2022 • 35min
Looking ahead to awards season with Stephanie Apstein
With the regular season in the books, Keith is joined by Sports Illustrated senior writer Stephanie Apstein to look ahead to awards season. They also discuss the new rules coming to MLB in 2023.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Stephanie on Twitter: @stephapstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2022 • 49min
Three's a charm with Will Leitch
Will Leitch is back for a record third visit. He and Keith talk about movies, his upcoming book, the Cardinals and more. He's heading to St. Louis to watch Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina play their final home games for the Red Birds.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Will on Twitter: @williamfleitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2022 • 36min
Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong on his new book 'An Immense World'
Keith is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning writer Ed Yong to discuss Yong's new book, An Immense World - How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us. The book dives into the animal world and what we can learn from all of the creatures who are living around us. What senses they have, that we do not and what we're missing out on by blocking out the world around us.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Ed on Twitter: @edyong209 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2022 • 33min
'The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is,' with Justin E.H. Smith
Keith is joined by Professor Justin E.H. Smith, who just released a new book, 'The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is." He discusses his book which goes into the desire for humans to be connected over long distances but also the failures of the internet to allow actual smart discourse.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2022 • 31min
Board game designer Elizabeth Hargrave joins Keith for episode 100!
Award winning board game designer Elizabeth Hargrave is the guest for episode 100 of The Keith Law Show. Hargrave's 2019 debut Wingspan won the Kennerspiel des Jahres. She has a brand new game just released called The Fox Experiment. Keith and Elizabeth discuss her games, the industry as a whole and much more.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Elizabeth on Twitter: @elizhargrave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2022 • 31min
Pod Save America's Dan Pfeiffer on his new book, 'Battling the Big Lie'
Keith is joined by former Senior Advisor to President Obama and current author and host of Pod Save America Dan Pfeiffer. They discuss Dan's new book, 'Battling the Big Lie - How Fox, Facebook and the MAGA Media are Destroying America.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2022 • 55min
2022 MLB Draft Prep w/Eric Longenhagen
Keith is joined by Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss the upcoming MLB draft, how the Orioles are likely thinking about their selection with the first overall pick, Termarr Johnson’s incredible swing and makeup, the Royals’ ongoing struggle to develop pitching, the Rockies’ options at Pick 10, the Mets’ options with the 11th and 14th selections, a big potential haul awaiting the Reds with extra early-round selections, and much more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Eric on Twitter: @longenhagen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2022 • 31min
'Invisible Storm' w/Jason Kander
Keith is joined by Jason Kander, author of 'Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD' to discuss what led the decision to write his book, trauma, unhealthy (and healthy) coping mechanisms, avoidance, and advice Jason would give to younger people who are currently upset about the state of things in America. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Jason on Twitter: @JasonKander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2022 • 35min
Statcast & The 2022 Rookies w/Sarah Langs
Keith is joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com to examine the 2022 rookie class through a Statcast lens — including Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodríguez, Oneil Cruz, and more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Sarah on Twitter: @SlangsOnSports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.