The Backup Catcher

Folks, we must apologize for the delay in getting out this newest episode of the Backup Catcher. Our sound guy, Sergio, escaped from the closet he stays in and the sweet tones of Van, Brian, and special guest Justin Hughes were not properly edited to a tone that won't blow your ears with awesomeness. Sergio was finally found and forced to fix the audio, and we can finally bring you the baseball talk that you crave. On this episode, the fellas discuss all the devastating injuries befalling our favorite players and ask why our gracious God would smite them so. They also play a round of Done or Fun, and a thrilling round of Triple Slash brings the episode to a close. So get your significant other, head out to Cali, and get married by a bear on a nice summer afternoon!

Zounds! On this week's insanely special episode, host Brian Vaughan is nowhere to be found! Actually, he's likely in bed because he's down with the sickness. But fret not! Another Brian, this one of the 'y' variety is here to fill in admirably! Bryan Smith joins Van Lee as the duo discuss the Blue Jays' slow start, the Machado-Pedroia slide debacle, Ichiro's career, and dirt bike madness with Madison Bumgarner. They also play a few games including General Trivia and Done or Fun. Finally rounding out the episode the boys give you their favorite 90s rap songs with a baseball twist!

Baseball is actually happening! Van and Brian are bursting with so much excitement about it, that they put out a podcast full of excitement and magic! Whoa wait, that may sound misleading. For once there actually was zero wyvern or wizard talk. Just pure, unfettered, baseball magic. The boys go over some hot and cold starts in the majors, mostly complaining about Mark Reynolds. They also bring back Shelly V's Studs of the Week of the Ever, play a round of Triple Slash (which goes into overtime), and try and sell you some sweet DVDs. Give it a listen and conform!

In part two of this week's episode, hosts Van and Brian go over their predictions for World Series Champion 2017! They also play their yearly version of Repeat or Die, and pick awards winners for the season! If that synopsis was too full of logical baseball talk, don't fret! They also talk about Liv Tyler and make Charlie Blackmon jokes the whole time! There's something for everyone here at the Backup Catcher.

Well hello there to all of our favorite... NEIGHbors!!! Hahahahaa lololololol horse joke! Ok, now that we have gotten that out of the way, on to professionalism! In today's first of two part episode of the Backup Catcher, hosts Van and Brian give a rundown of several extensions signed in the Majors lately, discuss some player injuries, and go over our outfield rankings for the 2017 season. Don't forget to download part 2 for our World Series predictions as well!

It's another week here at the Backup Catcher studious, and that means it's another chance to hear Brian complain and Van lie about things! In today's episode of the podcast, The fellas go over the WBC again for some reason, talk about Anthony DeSclafini's injury for some reason, Van ranks a misheard group of people, and Brian goes along with it! At the end of the episode, look for their 3rd baseman rankings for the 2017 season, and listen for a new segment called ABCs!

How long does it usually take a baseball podcast to talk about baseball? Well, regardless of the answer to that question, hosts Van Lee and Brian Vaughan are here this week to challenge the status quo! In addition to their 2017 Shortstop rankings, the two hosts bring their trademark acerbic wit to discussions about Rob Schneider, Andrew Benintendi hitting in the 3-hole, the World Baseball Classic, Sonny Gray's lat injury, and David Spade! Highlights of the show include Dr. Van's Hall of Pain, vampire talk, a heated game of Guess Who?, and a very special quote of the week segment!

March is upon us fellow baseball friends! And that means that your drafts are starting and you're probably curious as to where Brian has ranked Ryan Schimpf in his second base rankings. Well truth be told, you're not going to find that out here, because Ryan Schimpf is most definitely not in Brian's top 15. But you should listen and find out who is! Other things Brian and Van go over include David Price's injury, a rousing game of General Trivia, Phil Collins, and a brand new song by Van!

Holy slightly better quality Batman! Brian and Van return for this weeks episode with a little bit better of a connection and a penchant for talking about stupid things! Said stupid things include Jung-Ho Kang and his insistence on gettin' lit and crashing, Alex Rodriguez and his minotaur paintings, the decision to revamp the intentional walk rule, Dr. Van's Hall of Pain, and even a rousing game of Which is More? where Brian decides his new thing is that he's "cool." Give us a listen and check out the new website at backupcatcher.com! That's right, IT FINALLY HAPPENED. The website is up, there are Moises Alou facts, and even pictures of Van and Brian!

Are you tired of sitting in a dark room, the deafening sound of silence clawing at your ears? Are you sitting on your bean bag chair thinking “gee, I wish I had some stupid baseball crap to listen to!”? Well then am I going to vomit up some good news for you! The boys are back and the boys are ready to preview starting pitchers! Van and Brian also discuss things like CJ Wilson becoming a professional racer… other relevant news, and did I mention starting pitcher rankings?! Brian is also joined by a very special guest when Van wanders off to take a poop!

After listening to the very first episode of the third season of The Backup Catcher, you're acutely aware of the fact that Brian Vaughan has chosen to abandon the podcast for a life in the sex work field. And this is all despite his being a terrible man-slut. Well that forces our hero Van Lee to search for a replacement co-host, and here are those results. Who will be the new co-host of the podcast?! Listen and find out!

Gadzooks fellow human beings! It's time once again for The Backup Catcher podcast! Hosts Van and Brian knew that you were just dying to hear Van's sultry baritone croonings and Brian's nasally wheeze, so they have once again joined forces for a 3rd season (?) to bring you all the best talk about baseball. In this action packed episode, the boys discuss Jim "Mudcat" Grant, and Ugueth Urbina! Oh and actual relevant baseball stuff too. Also it's Brian's final episode ever. Good riddance. Also there are the first of the positional rankings! The fellas start with relief pitcher and catcher, otherwise known as the stepchildren of positions. But there is plenty of great info to be gleaned if you're really into complaining! Also, this is part 1. Part 2 will include Van's interviews for a replacements. I'm now out of "alsos." LISTEN AT IT

Are you ready to listen to a lot of talk about something other than the Blue Collar Comedy Tour? Do you want to hear what the Orioles are doing? Do you enjoy Will Smith songs? Then this is the podcast for you! Hosts Brian Vaughan and Van Lee discuss baseball and partying in the city where the heat is on in today's episode, and they bust out a new game called Parts Unknown!

Since time has not ceased to exist, that means it's once again an opportunity to listen to a BRAND NEW episode of the Backup Catcher Podcast! Hosts Van Lee and Brian Vaughan take on you a mystic journey through the land of trades, including the big Chris Sale swap, the Adam Eaton grab, and the most important one... the one where the Angels got Danny Espinosa! They also discuss Jose Bautista, Wilson Ramos, Dexter Fowler, and bring back Alias without Jennifer Garner! Rounding out the episode is some dynasty trade talk, so if you toss in a potato, baby you got yourself a stew!