

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 6, 2021 • 35min
2022 Draft Prospects & Player Development w/Jeremy Booth
Keith is joined by Jeremy Booth, Founder and CEO of Program 15, to discuss a few players from the 2022 high school draft class who recently appeared in the New Balance Future Stars Series Main Event at Citi Field, and the big picture changes taking place in many organizations with player development. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Jeremy on Twitter: @_JeremyBooth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2021 • 54min
'Drawing Down the Moon' & Gaming w/Conor Murphy
Keith is joined by Conor Murphy of Foxing to discuss the band’s latest album ‘Drawing Down the Moon’, and their shared love of gaming. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Conor on Twitter: @TokeEverlasting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2021 • 37min
The Baseball 100 w/Joe Posnanski
Keith is joined by Joe Posnanski to discuss his soon-to-be released book 'The Baseball 100', including the evolution of the book, the process of compiling the group of players featured in the book, Joe's favorite player who narrowly missed the cut, and more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Joe on Twitter: @JPosnanski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 36min
Finding Joy in Meaningless Baseball & Rethinking Fandom w/Craig Calcaterra
Keith is joined by Craig Calcaterra, author of the Cup of Coffee newsletter, to discuss the Orioles’ rebuild, the enjoyable aspects of meaningless baseball, listening to games on the radio, their developing interests in sports overseas, and Craig’s upcoming book ‘Rethinking Fandom’. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Craig on Twitter: @craigcalcaterraGet 50% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/klaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 33min
2021 MLB Awards w/Sarah Langs
Keith is joined by Sarah Langs of MLB.com to discuss the race for several MLB awards including Wander Franco’s case for AL Rookie of the Year honors, Jonathan India v. Trevor Rogers in the NL, the best candidates to push Shohei Ohtani for AL MVP honors, and a wide-open field in the NL.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Sarah on @SlangsOnSports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 32min
‘Choke’ w/Dr. Sian Beilock
Keith is joined by Dr. Sian Beilock, President of Barnard College, and author of ‘Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When You Have To’ to discuss the science of choking in sport (and beyond) and ways to reduce the likelihood of underperformance. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Dr. Beilock on Twitter: @SianBeilock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 37min
'Screen Violence' w/Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches
Keith is joined by Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches ahead of the band’s release of their fourth album ‘Screen Violence’, inspiration behind the album, making a song for Death Stranding, working with Robert Smith, and more. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Lauren on Twitter: @laurenevemay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2021 • 41min
Reunion No. 2 w/Joe Sheehan
Keith is joined by Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan Newsletter, to discuss the *new* titleholder of Best Player in Baseball, concerns about the long-term durability of Mike Trout, the league's current stratified nature, MLB's ongoing need to market itself more effectively, and what Joe would prioritize in the Union's position in this winter's CBA negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2021 • 45min
A conversation with novelist Jasper Fforde
Keith is joined by novelist Jasper Fforde, author of the Thursday Next series, the Last Dragonslayer, Shades of Grey, The Constant Rabbit, and Early Riser, to discuss his work, writing without a plan, and some of his favorite comic novels. Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Jasper on Twitter: @jasperfforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2021 • 37min
Exploring 'How to Change' with w/ Katy Milkman
Keith is joined by Katy Milkman, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, host of the Choiceology podcast and author of 'How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.' They discuss techniques for making real change including tricks to motivate yourself that work. Katy explains temptation bundling and commitment devices along with many other tools to achieve goals.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Josh on Twitter: @katy_milkman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.