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Roundtrippers
by Austin Spearow
Discussion of anything and everything about baseball. From fantasy to international play, pull up a barstool and listen to host Austin Spearow talk about the latest baseball buzz.
Episodes
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Season 3 Episode 9: Hey Now, You're an All-Star!
Austin ranks the City Connect jerseys that have come out so far and reveals his picks for NL and AL All-Stars.
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Season 3 Episode 8: I've Got the Power!
Austin talks about some of the bigger stories from the first month of the baseball season. He also delivers the first every Roundtrippers Power Rankings.
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Season 3 Episode 7: Make Contact
Austin gives some outrageous Opening Week stats, talks unwritten rules in the new era, and looks at the benefits of being aggressive on a first pitch strike. He also talks about his experience at the Angels home opener and red carpet event.
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Season 3 Episode 6: Clean Slate
Austin discusses Opening Day of the 2023 season. He also tries to answer if keeping a core of players creates a dynasty and tells stories of his Little League days in Last Call.
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Season 3 Episode 5: Ballplayers and Guys Who Like to Play Baseball
Austin discusses some highly anticipated prospect debuts as well as how well the WBC participants might perform in the upcoming season. Austin also gets philosophical about giving players the best chance to make it to the next level.
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Season 3 Episode 4: Meaningful Baseball
Melvin Lopez-Onna of the Baseball Cosmos Facebook page joins Austin to discuss meaning and play of the World Baseball Classic.
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Season 3 Episode 3: A True Classic
Austin gives a historical background of the types of hits that he thinks should be focused on when scoring runs and tells his account of his experience at the World Baseball Classic.
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Season 3 Episode 2: All the Way Jean
Austin gives a preview of the National League as Spring Training rolls on, and he tells the incredible story of Jean for Last Call.
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Season 3 Episode 1: An Extra 3 Inches
The Roundtrippers podcast is back! Austin relaunches the podcast by previewing the AL teams and sharing his opinions of the new rule changes in the MLB.
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Season 2 Episode 12: Champions League Pt. 2
Felipe Melecio of the Total Bases Podcast is back to talk the other half of the Total Bases Champions League. Austin is also joined by other league and Baseball Life Facebook group members Larry Rodriguez and Corey Decker of the Heathens podcast to talk about their teams.
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Season 2 Episode 11: Champions League Pt. 1
The Roundtrippers podcast was live in the Baseball Life Facebook group to review 6 of 12 teams from the Total Bases Champions League! Felipe Melecio of the Total Bases podcast stopped by to talk about the league. Baseball Cosmos creator Melvin Lopez and Baseball Life member Angel Morales come on…
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Season 2 Episode 10: The Stars Shine Bright Pt. 2
In the second part of the All-Star episode, Austin talks about his most recent trip to Denver, Aaron Judge's historic home run pace, and who he thinks deserves to be looked at for the NL All-Star team. You will also hear Austin's wildest Last Call story yet! Thanks for listening!
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Season 2 Episode 9: The Stars Shine Bright Pt. 1
After a bit of a hiatus, the Roundtrippers podcast is back! Austin comes full circle from his first episode to talk to All-Stars. He reveals his current ballot for the 2022 All-Star game and puts the spotlight on one player from each AL team that should be considered for the All-Star honors.…
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Season 2 Episode 8: No No No
Melvin Lopez comes on the show to talk about the resurgence of the Twins, White Sox struggles, and actually say good things about the Angels and Mets. We also talk about the legitimacy of the a combined no hitter and the Trevor Bauer suspension. We end the show by talking about passing the game...
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Season 2 Episode 7: Baseball is Back!
Austin talks about the first 14 days of the new season. He talks about lesser known players off to great starts. He also talks about if pitchers are starting to lose control with no sticky stuff and new baseballs. Finally, the Padres are bringing advertisements to uniforms. Is this a good thing…
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Season 2 Episode 6: Kooky Strategies
Austin is joined by his Total Bases Podcast cohost Felipe Melecio and Worked Shoot host Corey Richman to review the draft of the inaugural Total Bases Champions fantasy league. We give our insight on good and bad picks. Come listen to us hurt some feelings!
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Season 2 Episode 5: Graduation and Heads of Lettuce
Morro Bay Pirates pitching coach Jeremy Ventresca comes on the show to discuss high school and college baseball. We talk about how MLB's evolution affect the high school game, the college recruitment process, battling injuries, and even some MLB banter about the Braves. We also shared personal...
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Season 2 Episode 4: Family Matters
It's a family affair on the Roundtrippers podcast. Rob Spearow comes on the show to discuss Little League coaching and different Little League experiences. We also talk about the relationship of father-son relationship as a coach and player. We also share some personal stories of times we...
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Season 2 Episode 3: Mincing Thoughts with Jacob Moses and Felipe Melecio
The Roundtrippers Podcast goes to a debate! Jacob Anthony Moses and Felipe Melecio come on the show and use their differing methodologies to have a fun debate. We compare Scott Rolen and Ron Santo (and talk about a few other 3rd baseman) and talk about Joey Gallo's comments on the shift and…
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Season 2 Episode 2: Nope!
Amidst a lockdown with no baseball, the show must go on! Jacob Anthony Moses of the Step Back podcast makes his debut on the podcast, and Melvin Lopez Ohna of the Baseball Cosmos Facebook page joins Austin to talk Hall of Fame and the greatest players of all time. We talk about David Ortiz's...
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Season 2 Episode 1: Read All About It with Corey Decker and Vince Mercandetti
It's the season 2 premiere of the Roundtrippers podcast! In the wake of Ken Rosenthal's departure from MLB Network, Dong City co-host Vince Mercandetti and sports journalist Corey Decker join me for a discussion on baseball journalism. We react to Rosenthal's departure and talk about the...
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Episode 26: The Gift of Immortality
It's the final episode of the 2021 and the final episode of Season 1 of the Roundtrippers podcast! Austin is still feeling the holiday spirit and wants to give Hall of Fame votes to well-deserving players. Who gets his vote? Listen to the episode and find out! Thanks for listening!
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Episode 25: The Golden Years
Austin looks at the this year's Golden Era ballot for the 2022 Hall of Fame. He tells stories of all ten players on the ballot and chooses who he thinks belongs in the Hall from this group. He also touches on the Early Baseball ballot as well.
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Episode 24: Swing the Hot Stove Round and Round
Austin goes over notable free agents and tries to figure out what each team needs from the free agent market and who each team needs to target.
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Episode 23: History Class with Stats
Two teachers take you to history class as Jonathan Jordan makes his debut on the show, and we highlight some pretty cool statistics that he created to settle a debate about Rickey Henderson. We take a dive into Jonathan's Small, Middle, Big, and All Ball statistic as well as his All WARPS+ to try...
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Episode 22: Traffic on the Hot Stove
Melvin Lopez Ohna of the Baseball Cosmos Facebook page returns to talk the World Series, the Winter Leagues, and early free agent predictions. We also banter on long days after Daylight Savings and traffic in Atlanta. Listen in on the fun! Thanks for listening!
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Episode 21: And The Award Goes To...
Austin gives out Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, and Hank Aaron awards for the 2021 seasons and tells about the award that means the most to him.
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Episode 20: Come on, Blue!
Happy 20th episode! It's just Austin for this episode as he comments on the playoffs, Cody Bellinger, and how the tired the Dodgers are. Austin also discusses how there really isn't a need for robo umps and finishes off with a Last Call story about when he umpired a Little League game. All of…
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Episode 19: Coming in Clutch
It's postseason time! Felipe Melecio is back, and we discuss players that have come up big in high leverage situations for their teams...they might not be players that you immediately think of. Take a listen to see who is coming up big in the postseason. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 18: You're Talking About Playoffs!?
Felipe Melecio is back to talk about the upcoming postseason. The bracket is set and we talk about our predictions for each round of the postseason. Don't miss this thrilling discussion because both Felipe and I have some interesting and bold picks along the way!
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Episode 17: Baseball is Fun
With one week left in the season, Austin goes over the entertaining Wild Card races as well as the heated MVP and Cy Young races. Austin also tells a story about when he started to love baseball. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 16: Best Latino Season Draft
Felipe Melecio and Melvin Lopez-Onna join the podcast for a discussion on some of the more memorable seasons from Latino players. We also talk about whether the 1998 season is a watershed moment that saves baseball, Johan Santana's Hall of Fame candidacy, and the tragic death of Jose Fernandez....
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Episode 15: Tonight, Make It Caribbean
The Roundtrippers podcast is going to the cosmos...Baseball Cosmos that is. Baseball Life member and creator of the Baseball Cosmos Facebook page, Melvin Lopez-Onna, joins the podcast to discuss international baseball. We talk about the upcoming Winter Leagues as well as the history and cultural...
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Episode 14: Getting the Call
In the latest episode of the podcast Austin talks updates the playoff race with a month left to go on the season and focuses on some interesting prospects that were part of the September call-up pack. He also talks about a controversial fantasy baseball rule and tells about his brief rivalry with...
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Episode 13: Poor Poor Javy
Tune in to the latest episode of Roundtrippers where I discuss the PR mess for the New York Mets and rule changes that are being entertained in the Atlantic League. I also talk about Miguel Cabrera's career after his 500th home run, the swing mechanics behind elite hitters, and my reaction to…
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Episode 12: Total Roundtrippers
Felipe Melecio returns to the show and pulls up a virtual barstool with his Total Bases cohost, Sean Flannery, to discuss the collapse of both the Mets and the Cubs. We also update each other on our fantasy baseball leagues and the talk about strategy. Felipe and I end the show by talking about…
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Episode 11: Hitting Dongs and Roundtrippers
Vince Mercandetti and Henry Maldonado Jr. of Baseball Life's Dong City podcast pull up a virtual barstool and join me to talk about the Yankees season and future. We also lay down our division and wild card winner predictions as well as, coincidentally, tell sad baseball stories on the latest...
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Episode 10: Silver City
Another episode of Roundtrippers is hitting the airwaves! Austin Spearow will be talking about the silver medal performances of the USA Olympic baseball and softball teams as well as discussing recent PED suspensions and the uncertain future of Kumar Rocker and the business of baseball. Thanks…
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Episode 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Rockies
Grab a cold one because it is a special Trade Deadline edition of the Roundtrippers podcast. Austin breaks down trades from every team at the deadline, explains why the Rockies are the worst franchise in the MLB, sheds some light on the future of the Cubs and Nationals, and tells a story about...
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Episode 8: Guardians of the Galaxy
The Trade Deadline is heating up! The Rays have traded away and for a pair of 41 year olds. The Pirates are dealing, and many stars are still on the block. Austin also talks about mental health in sports, and calls for a change in focus. Austin also discusses other rules changes that could take...
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Episode 7: Trading Places
Pull up a barstool and open a cold one as host Austin Spearow talks about the latest buzz in the baseball world. Austin will talk about the US Softball team's beginning push to another gold medal and how the other teams are doing as well. Austin also contributes to the debate of whether the Home...
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Episode 6: Welcome to the Show
Austin Spearow talks about the festivities of the All-Star break. Listen to his take on the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game as well as his reaction to the results of the All-Star Futures Game and the First-Year Player Draft. Austin also sheds light on the US Olympic baseball and softball…
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Episode 5: Fantasyland with Felipe Melecio
Felipe Melecio from the Total Bases podcast pulls up a barstool next to host, Austin Spearow, on a special two-hour edition of the Roundtrippers podcast. Austin and Felipe discuss their All-Star teams and compare it to the real All-Star team. They also talk about the most underrated and...
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Episode 4: Cheers to Bobby Bonilla
Pull up a bar stool as host Austin Spearow talks about Hector Santiago's appeal of his foreign substance suspension. Also, what is wrong with the Yankees and Cubs? Austin also looks at the All-Star game finalists and celebrates Bobby Bonilla Day by talking about other contracts that were inspired...
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Episode 3: The Wander Years
Pull up a barstool and open a cold one as host, Austin Spearow, talks about the last exciting week of baseball. Austin talks about the latest on the foreign substance controversy, including Max Scherzer's and Joe Girardi's antics. Also, Austin looks at how the divisions are shaking out and the…
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Episode 2: A Sticky Situation
The Roundtrippers podcast went on the road! Listen to my review of the Oakland Coliseum and Oracle Park in San Francisco as well. Austin also talks about the unlikely NL West leading Giants, buyers and sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, and the latest on the foreign substance crackdown and...
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Episode 1: Why Didn't He Just Step on the Bag?
Pull up a barstool and open a cold one as we break down the Javier Baez "rundown" with Allen Craig and find out why Baez doesn't deserve praise. We will also dive into the dominance of pitchers and pitchers using substances on baseballs. Power Rankings and All-Star voting is also discussed on the...
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Discussion of anything and everything about baseball. From fantasy to international play, pull up a barstool and listen to host Austin Spearow talk about the latest baseball buzz.
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Roundtrippers is created and hosted by Austin Spearow.
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