PODCAST · sports
Gleeman and The Geek
by Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes
Minnesota Twins Talk with Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes. For more, including midweek, episodes, check out https://www.patreon.com/Gleeman.
Episodes
-
Diamond Awards, Over/Unders, and Sale Rumors
Aaron and John talk about team MVP Kody Clemens and the rest of the Twins' season-ending award winners, Charley Walters' report about the Pohlads possibly talking sale again, reviewing our preseason over/under picks, and surprising arbitration projections. 0:00 Gleeman & The Geek: Twins Diamond...
-
Twins' Key Players: Staying Or Leaving?
Aaron and John talk about which of the Twins' key veterans will or won't be on next year's team, the end-of-season press conference with Tom Pohlad, Jeremy Zoll, and Derek Shelton, and what to expect this offseason before the lockout hits. 0:00 Intro: Blackstack beer and the end of the Twins…
more -
End of the Line for the 2026 Twins
Aaron and John talk about what's left for the Twins to play for during the final weekend, young players like Luke Keaschall, Connor Prielipp, and Walker Jenkins providing bright spots, Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers struggling down the stretch, the rotation outlook for 2027, and the end of the Alex...
-
Twins Limping to the Finish Line
Aaron and John talk about the Twins limping to the finish line just like last season, trying to find glimpses of a brighter future with Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez, the outlook for Byron Buxton after hip surgery, and players who stepped up vs. dropped out of the team's long-term plans....
-
Twins' Playoff Hopes Fade Away (Again)
Aaron and John talk about the Twins collapsing in the second half for the third straight season, why the worse they play the bigger the upcoming offseason becomes, the top reasons behind their struggles, and Matt Wallner knowing he's done in Minnesota. 0:00 Welcome: Twins on life support after...
-
It's Now Or Never for the Twins
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' dwindling playoff chances with three weeks left, Byron Buxton admitting he'll eventually need hip surgery, Joe Ryan nearing a return, first impressions of Walker Jenkins, and takeaways from the Angels selling for $4 billion. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Twenty-two games…
more -
Walker Jenkins Time
Aaron and John talk about the Twins calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins, why Byron Buxton's hip injury was the biggest factor, what to expect from the 21-year-old consensus top-10 prospect, and the team's shrinking playoff window after a brutal road trip. 0:00 Walker Jenkins is coming up! It's...
-
Twins' Playoff Push Starts Now
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' having a playoff spot there for the taking with six weeks left, why the rotation desperately needs first-half Joe Ryan back, the dramatic in-season bullpen turnaround, why Alex Jackson is such an uninspired choice for a roster spot, and what lessons Tom Pohlad...
-
Field of Dreams, Buxton, and 15 Years
Aaron and John talk about the Twins playing the Field of Dreams game and the Bonnes' experience in Iowa, the return of Byron Buxton, what to make of Luke Keaschall, Kaelen Culpepper's debut, why calling up Walker Jenkins makes sense too, and celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the podcast.…
more -
Grading the Twins' Trade Deadline
Aaron and John recap the Twins' trade deadline moves to add Jeff Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer, speculate about the moves they didn't make while keeping the lineup intact with Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach, and wonder what's wrong with Joe Ryan. 0:00 Family Feud, Steve Harvey and we got…
more -
Twins Trade Deadline Preview
Aaron and John look ahead to the trade deadline and the three paths open to the Twins, escaping from Cleveland with an unlikely series split, why a winning home stand is absolutely essential, and the off-field impact of trying to win vs. always playing for the future.
-
Twins' Playoff Window Is Wide Open
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' crucial next three weeks leading into the trade deadline, why buying makes more sense than selling, why Byron Buxton isn't going anywhere, the farm system adding an elite prospect in Vahn Lackey, and the players who need to step up most in the second half.
-
Twins Rolling Into All-Star Break
Aaron and John talk about the Twins playing their best heading into the All-Star break, Byron Buxton going on the injured list, Bailey Ober and Ryan Jeffers returning from the IL, Luke Keaschall shifting to center field, and Taj Bradley getting back on track.
-
Assessing the Twins at the Season's Halfway Point
Aaron and John talk about the Twins reaching the midpoint of the season below .500, Jeremy Zoll doing his best to shut down Byron Buxton trade speculation, Mick Abel going for surgery, Marco Raya getting called up, and the biggest bright spots and disappointments of the first three months.
-
Twins Are Still Kicking
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' lineup looking stronger behind Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis, why reaching .500 is the next big test, Mick Abel's imminent return to the rotation, Kyler Fedko adding a dimension to the outfield, and how fast Walker Jenkins can enter the plans now that he's...
-
Royce Lewis Is Back; Kaelen Culpepper Coming Soon?
Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' return to the Twins' lineup, why it's time to call up top prospect Kaelen Culpepper, a banged-up Byron Buxton continuing to slug, and Taj Bradley and Zebby Matthews going through similar issues in the rotation.
-
Twins Readying for Royce's Return
Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis crushing Triple-A pitching and playing new positions to work his way back into the Twins' lineup, why Kaelen Culpepper should maybe beat him to the majors, questioning the handling of Simeon Woods Richardson, and why the big picture looks about as expected...
-
Royce Lewis, Ryan Jeffers, and Twins' Roster Shakeup
Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis joining Matt Wallner in St. Paul, the Twins losing Ryan Jeffers for 6-8 weeks, Gabriel Gonzalez's short-term arrival, choosing Orlando Arcia over Kaelen Culpepper, and Taj Bradley getting close.
-
Twins Demote Wallner; More Changes Coming?
Aaron and John talk about the Twins sending Matt Wallner back to Triple-A, why changes could also be coming with Simeon Woods Richardson and/or Royce Lewis, Zebby Matthews' impressive return to the rotation, and why the bullpen still doesn't make much sense.
-
Is the Twins' Season Slipping Away?
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' ongoing struggles stemming largely from bullpen implosions, good news on Joe Ryan and bad news on Mick Abel, why the Royce Lewis situation is so difficult, Triple-A injuries ruining some prospect plans, and an always scary trip to Cleveland.
-
Special Guest Dick Bremer
In a special release of a Patreon-only episode, Dick Bremer joins Aaron and John to discuss his 40-year career as the voice of the Minnesota Twins.
-
Riding the Twins' Rollercoaster (Again)
Aaron and John talk about the up-and-down path the Twins have taken to an expected destination, Connor Prielipp and Kendry Rojas debuting, Mick Abel's elbow injury, Royce Lewis' return, and how to address the glaring bullpen and defensive weaknesses.
-
Are the Twins For Real?
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' winning three straight series vs. projected playoff teams, the lineup hammering big-name starting pitchers, the emergence of Taj Bradley and Mick Abel atop the rotation, and how the bullpen could be transformed soon.
-
Shoo, Kitty
Aaron and John talk about what the Twins' surprising four-game sweep of the Tigers means and doesn't mean, Taj Bradley and Mick Abel taking steps forward, Brooks Lee coming through off the bench, and Ryan Jeffers' mastery of ABS challenges.
-
What Have We Learned About the Twins So Far?
Aaron and John talk about the lowlights and highlights from the Twins' first two series, look ahead to the opening homestand, delve into the early impressions of ABS challenges, and hope for better defense and baserunning.
-
Twins 2026 Season Preview
Aaron and John dig into the latest spring training cuts, unpack what they signal, and lay out their expectations for how the Twins' 2026 season could unfold.
-
Twins Roster Battles
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' roster battles two weeks before Opening Day, why Bailey Ober's velocity is worrisome, Zebby Matthews vs. Mick Abel, lefties vs. righties, and Kyler Murray's baseball career. For more Twins talk all season long, join Patreon.com/Gleeman and get 20% off an…
more -
Not-So-Great Expectations
Aaron and John talk about the national expectations for the Twins, Luke Keaschall being cleared to play the outfield again, Alan Roden vs. James Outman, how much is riding on Brooks Lee, and trying to make sense of the elderly bullpen group.
-
Twins' Vanishing Rotation Depth
Aaron and John talk about the state of the Twins' rotation without Pablo López and David Festa, why prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez is generating buzz, and Alan Roden's odds of making the team, plus a clip from our hour-long Patreon interview with manager Derek Shelton.
-
Pablo López's Injury and 2026 vs. 2027 decisions
Aaron and John talk about the buzzkill of the Twins losing Pablo López for the season on Day 1, the domino effect on both the rotation and the bullpen, and takeaways from an interview with Tom Pohlad ... or maybe Paul Tohmad.
-
Twins and Derek Falvey Break Up After Nine Years
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' shocking breakup with Derek Falvey, what it means for the Jeremy Zoll-led front office and Tom Pohlad-led ownership group, and how the rotation, bullpen, and lineup look heading into the start of spring training.
-
Signing Taylor Rogers and Notes From TwinsFest
Aaron and John talk about the news and notes from TwinsFest weekend, including the signing of Taylor Rogers, interviews with Tom Pohlad, Derek Shelton, and others, avoiding arbitration with Joe Ryan, and why the Twins' words and actions continue to be very different.
-
Victor Caratini and the Twins' Roster Puzzle
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' surprising signing of catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $14 million deal, why his arrival seemingly hints at more changes to a roster that doesn't fit well together, and announcing our Winter Meltdown guest lineup.
-
Twins' Remaining Offseason Questions
Aaron and John talk about the biggest offseason questions the Twins still need to answer with six weeks until spring training, why the free agent reliever market is running thin, the Pohlads giving fans deja vu three decades later, and the odds of a substantial trade.
-
Meet the New Boss
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' long-awaited ownership changes, why Tom Pohlad needs to follow up his words with actions, adding Josh Bell to the lineup, and the roster holes that still need to be addressed if 2026 is going to be competitive.
-
Playing the Lottery
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' chances of winning the MLB draft lottery and the huge impact that could have, the latest trade speculation swirling around Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo López, and why making a Rule 5 pick seems more likely than ever this year.
-
Lowered Expectations and Familiar Rants
Aaron and John talk about Derek Falvey dropping hints about the Twins' offseason, trades for Alex Jackson and Eric Orze, arbitration decisions and 40-man roster spots, finalizing Derek Shelton's coaching staff, and more questions about the TV situation.
-
The Derek Shelton Era Begins
Aaron and John talk about the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, cutting Jose Miranda (and five others) from the 40-man roster, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026, and revisiting preseason over/under picks.
-
Manager Searches and Old Friends
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, the many ex-Twins on the postseason stage, why so much has changed between Toronto and Minnesota in just two years, and the legend of Matt Mikulski.
-
Minnesota Twins Offseason Primer
Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, arbitration projections, and non-tender or trade candidates, plus a look at different paths the front office could take based on the Pohlads' willingness to spend.
-
Twins Fire Rocco Baldelli; Now What?
Aaron and John talk about the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity provided by Derek Falvey's season-ending press conference, what they'll look for in a new manager, old friends in the playoffs, and why the ownership situation continues to loom over all.
-
Open Bars, Damn Yankees, and Running Games
Aaron and John talk about the Twins taking their annual lumps against the Yankees, the rotation disappointing since the trade deadline, Byron Buxton reaching incentives, Rocco Baldelli's job status, leaning into the running game in 2026, and open bars at weddings.
-
Buxton, Baldelli, and the Bullpen
Aaron and John talk about the Twins limping to the finish line, the tall task of rebuilding the bullpen, appreciating a truly great Byron Buxton season, discouraging injury news for David Festa, and Rocco Baldelli's job status.
-
Is This Rock Bottom For The Twins?
Aaron and John talk about the Twins being swept at home by the White Sox, Target Field attendance cratering, Pablo López returning to the rotation, Byron Buxton and Luke Keaschall shining no matter what, and the results of The Athletic's Twins fan survey.
-
Buxton, Jenkins, and the Twins' March to 90 Losses
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' losses continuing to pile up, Byron Buxton's latest multi-homer game, how to handle the rotation logjam in September, top prospect Walker Jenkins reaching Triple-A at age 20, and the magic of a good sandwich.
-
Back to (Bad) Baseball
Aaron and John talk about the Twins unfortunately now playing as poorly as everyone expected after the fire sale, calling up trade deadline pickups Mick Abel and Taj Bradley, the questions Brooks Lee still has left to answer, and why bad owners shouldn't provide cover for other areas of the...
-
Sorry Twins Fans, the Pohlads Aren't Selling
Aaron and John talk about the Pohlads pulling the Twins off the market and selling two minority stakes to pay off $425 million in debt, why it seems like a worst-case scenario for long-suffering fans, and the future ramifications on payroll, players, and winning.
-
Keaschall, Buxton, and Twins Storylines
Aaron and John talk about the returns of Luke Keaschall and Byron Buxton, the biggest Twins storylines to watch down the stretch whether they're winning or losing, and why it all comes back to the Pohlads in the end.
-
Twins Trade Deadline Fire Sale
Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' shocking trade deadline fire sale, which included dumping Carlos Correa's contract, tearing down the entire bullpen, and slashing payroll even further as the Pohlads continue to have the team up for sale.
-
Minnesota Twins: Open For Business
Aaron and John talk about the Twins looking like trade deadline sellers, why they'll be tempted to move core pieces like Griffin Jax or Jhoan Duran along with impending free agents, reason to hope Royce Lewis is finally turning things around, and another injury hit to the starting rotation.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Gleeman and The Geek have?
Gleeman and The Geek currently has 300 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Gleeman and The Geek about?
Minnesota Twins Talk with Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes. For more, including midweek, episodes, check out https://www.patreon.com/Gleeman.
How often does Gleeman and The Geek release new episodes?
Gleeman and The Geek publishes regularly with 300 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Gleeman and The Geek?
You can listen to Gleeman and The Geek on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Gleeman and The Geek?
Gleeman and The Geek is created and hosted by Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes.
URL copied to clipboard!