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The Chatting Average

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The Chatting Average is THE Premier MLB Talk Show. Join Adam Busack, John Sansone and Jon Lieber every week to keep up to date with everything Major League Baseball.

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Episodes

  1. 10/11/26: Postseason Push

    The guys take a look at the ALCS and NLCS with special guest Wyatt Nun. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

  2. 9/28/26: One Sixty Two

    The guys take a look at preseason predictions and the non-tender draft ahead of the postseason.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

  3. 9/22/26: The Show Plan

    The guys actually talk about planned segments. What else did you expect? Music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  4. 9/14/26: Show, Not Tell

    The guys do some show and tell while evaluating MLB playoff hopes. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

  5. 9/7/26: The Arte of the Deal

    The guys talk Arte Moreno, the Los Angeles Angels, and the small town of Gene Autry, Oklahoma.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

  6. 9/1/26: Here Comes the Sun

    The guys talk about trading cards, flashbangs and Ketel Marte. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

  7. 8/25/26: ...And Out of the Woods

    The guys bring Adam back up to speed on the weekend from while he was away.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

  8. 8/17/26: A Major Award

    The guys talk the race for awards in MLB, as well as the "esteemed" BBWAA. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

  9. 8/11/26: Spend a Little, Get a Lot

    The guys talk how to "win now" as an MLB GM, the Guardians and their potential, and if "Into the Woods" was a good adaptation. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon:...

  10. 8/3/26: Trade Deadline Bonanza

    The guys talk all the goings-on of the MLB Trade Deadline, including Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, the Phillies getting Luis Arraez and more! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone...

  11. 7/28/26: Early to Rise

    The guys talk Curtis Mead, Connolly Early and whoever else could get dealt with the Trade Deadline approaching. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

  12. 7/21/26: .500 or Bust

    The guys talk the Boston Red Sox at .500, Trade Deadline targets, and being "Mile High".The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

  13. 7/13/26: Derby Day

    The guys talk the Home Run Derby, Tristan Peters and Netflix.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

  14. 7/7/26: Blue Jay Blues

    The guys talk the voting power of Blue Jays fans, "Legend Pick" Bryce Harper, FIFA World Cup logistics, and birthdays.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam:...

  15. 6/30/26: All-Star Season

    The guys talk the All-Star ballot, Mr. Met and the Blue Jays.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

  16. 6/16/26: The Good Kind of Car Crash

    The guys talk the MLB's recent Las Vegas series, plus what the White Sox are doing right and one European Angels fan. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam:...

  17. 6/9/26: Miz-ery Business

    The guys talk All-Stars for each team, as well as Jacob Misiorowski and the startlingly high score on Immaculate Grid. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia...

  18. 6/2/26: Relocation Station

    The guys talk potential MLB relocation cities and what it would take for 32 clubs to compete. Also, Adam's renowned JUCO World Series All-Name Team makes its Chatting Average debut. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license....

  19. 5/12/26: Mizzou Baseball et Al.

    The guys talk Mizzou baseball (for a while) as well as the changing tides for the Cleveland Guardians post-Patrick Bailey trade. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon:...

  20. 5/5/26: Fantasy Living 101

    The guys talk fantasy baseball, plus what Braves and White Sox news you've come to expect. Pretty neat, huh? The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

  21. 4/26/26: The Albert Pujols Question

    Jon, John and Adam talk about Alex Cora's firing by the Boston Red Sox, plus what Albert Pujols' Hall of Fame future is like.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam:...

  22. 4/13/26: Second Base for Dummies

    Jon, John and Adam talk about Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base, predictions from the offseason, and if you would pay Skenes or Skubal more. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia…

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  23. 4/8/26: The Curious Case of the Disappearing Red Sox

    Jon, John and Adam talk about the season in MLB ten games in. Plus, a long conversation about pitch design and what the Red Sox can do when things aren't going your way. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X:...

  24. 3/30/26: Jon Lieber Finds Out

    Jon, John and Adam talk about the Opening Week of MLB action. Plus, Jon Lieber introduces a new recurring segment where he finds things out. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia…

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  25. 3/15/26: NL West Preview

    Jon, John and Adam talk about the NL Central and why the Rockies will win it all!The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

  26. 3/10/26: AL Central Preview

    Jon, John and Adam talk about Jon's favorite pile of "teams," the AL Central! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  27. 3/3/26: NL East Preview

    Jon, John and Adam talk about John's will-they-won't-they division, the NL East! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

  28. 2/24/26: AL West Preview

    The 24th best MLB podcast (according to Feedspot) is back as Jon, John and Adam talk about the AL West! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  29. 2/16/26: NL Central Preview

    Jon, John, and Adam continue divisional previews with the NL Central! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  30. 2/10/26: AL East Preview

    Jon, John, and Adam kick off Season 4 of the Chatting Average with the AL East preview!The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License.Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

  31. 2/2/25: Toppling 100

    Jon, John, and Adam talk about the MLB Top 100 and a non-tender draft. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  32. 1/27/25: Bawl of Fame

    Jon, John, and Adam talk about Hall of Fame candidacies and Seranthony Dominguez. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

  33. 1/12/26: Signing On and On and On

    Jon, John, and Adam talk about Alex Bregman, the remaining free agent transactions, and Dillon Dingler. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  34. 12/23/25: The Christmas Average

    Jon, John, and Adam talk Christmas! (They also talk about the most recent MLB transactions, but you knew that.) The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  35. 12/9/25: Football!

    Jon, John, and Adam talk the MLB Winter Meetings and, of course, football! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  36. 11/24/25: Thanks, Giving!

    Jon, John, and Adam talk two recent MLB trades, as well as what each team is thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam:...

  37. 11/10/25: The 2nd Annual Chatties

    Jon, John, and Adam reward MLB's top performers in all your favorite categories in the 2nd annual Chatties! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  38. 11/3/25: Dodger Blues

    Jon, John, and Adam review the 7-game World Series victory from the Los Angeles Dodgers, plus some discussion surrounding MLB offseason storylines and what the Dodgers' victory means for the sport. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons...

  39. 10/23/25: World Series Preview

    Jon, John, and Adam preview the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

  40. 10/12/25: ALCS/NLCS Preview

    Jon, John, and Adam present a micro-show covering the NLDS and ALDS action, all while looking forward to the NLCS and ALCS! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone…

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  41. 9/29/25: MLB Playoff Preview

    The guys review the last stretch of the MLB season and look forward to the Wild Card series. Also, Jon messes up the Immaculate Grid, Adam picks a really bad non-tender draft, and John talks Mike Tauchman. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative...

  42. 9/22/25: Pushing Playoffs

    With one week to go in the MLB regular season, Jon, John, and Adam take stock of the regular season and look forward to key matchups in the upcoming week. Also, Jon starts spreading the news, John's leaving today, and Adam wants to be a part of it (New York, New York). The music used is Hakodate...

  43. 9/16/25: Down to the Wire

    Jon, John, and Adam return to (dis)grace your screens with the finest MLB content out there, covering the most recent weekend of baseball action. Also, Jon talks about Kirk, John turns to his left, and Adam lets someone else name a player. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from…

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  44. 9/1/25: A Show About Football

    Jon, John and Adam talk about college football, the UFL, and also the recent weekend of MLB action. Also, Jon forgets how to count, John recounts tales of Canton, Ohio, and Adam sits in the white room.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons...

  45. 8/26/25: Turning Two

    Adam and John take on the weekend of MLB action and grapple with Jon's temporary loss. Also, Adam gets robotic, Jon is eaten by a slime monster and John reads really, really fast.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License.Twitter/X:...

  46. 8/11/25: Six Seven Feet

    Jon, John, and Adam go over the weekend's MLB action is the most organized and competent manner ever. Also, Jon plays a new soundbite, John forgets who Barry Bonds is, and Adam talks about noted Diamondbacks pitcher Greg Maddux. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot...

  47. 8/4/25: The Deadline Listicle Show

    Jon, John, and Adam go over every single trade since the All-Star Break, all in detail (some more than others). Also, the Immaculate Grid is failed again, Carlos Correa gets 3B eligibility, and the Speedway Classic goes off the rails.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot...

  48. 7/28/25: Working on Deadline

    Jon, John and Adam talk the MLB trade deadline, as well as the Hall of Fame induction and a trade candidates mock draft. Also, Jon gets real close to the mic, John attempts to read, and Adam considers Ichiro Suzuki's legacy.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions...

  49. 7/21/25: Second-Half Slumps

    Jon, John and Adam talk the second half of the MLB season, as well as the Brewers' recent success and other hot topics. Also, Jon tries to intro the show, John makes a bad joke (shocker), and Adam tries not to laugh. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under...

  50. 7/14/25: Derby Day

    Jon, John and Adam talk the Home Run Derby, as well as first-half projections. Also, Jon can't talk, John disappears from view, and Adam tries his hand at Rockies prediction.The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License.Twitter/X:...

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