PODCAST · sports
Three Swings
by Forever Dog
Long suffering baseball fan RB Butcher reinvents America's pastime with radically sensible thoughts on baseball, history, culture, gender, race, and more. For baseball diehards and novices alike, RB breaks down the week in MLB news, analyzes the culture of American sports, and explores forgotten chapters in baseball history from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to the Negro Leagues and beyond. Plus in-depth interviews with comedians, baseball insiders, and hometown fans. And maybe even some fantasy tips! Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
Episodes
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The Last Episode
After four years of baseball and other things, Rhea Butcher brings Three Swings to a close with an episode of gratitude and memories. Thank you to everyone who listened to the show, who supported the show, who bought a t-shirt, who went to a live show, who sent us a Rosin Bag question. We love…
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Oakland A's Relocation, No Hitters, & Unwritten Rules
Rhea talks the Oakland A's and MLB's bad faith negotiations with the City of Oakland, the Year of the No Hitter, and the return of the "unwritten rules" conversation. Plus Sinéad O'Connor, social media, and the fruitless discourse of cancel culture. SEE RHEA LIVE IN WASHINGTON DC JUNE 4-5:...
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The Ump Problem, Division Leaders, & Mike Trout's Best Season
Rhea talks bad umpiring, early season Division Leaders, Mike Trout's best season, MVP candidates, the thrilling and bizarre conclusion to the Mets-Phillies weekend series. Plus ethical consumption and awareness without expertise. GET RHEA'S NEW STANDUP ALBUM:...
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A's Win Streak, Tatis vs Bauer, & Madison Bumgarner's 7 Inning No Hitter
Rhea catches you up on men's baseball news - the A's win streak, Tatis vs Bauer, Madison Bumgarner's 7 Inning No Hitter, Willians Astudillo. Plus the Derek Chauvin verdict and dreaming bigger than the patriarchy. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:...
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Yermin Mercedes, Dodgers vs Padres, & Nonbinary Athletes
Rhea catches you up on the week in baseball, including Carlos Rodon's No Hitter, Jacob deGrom striking out nine in a row, Yermin Mercedes's hot start, Ronald Acuña Jr's MVP campaign, and Dodgers vs Padres. Plus friend of the podcast Britni de la Cretaz writes about nonbinary athletes for Sports...
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Joe Musgrove No Hitter, Shohei Ohtani Resurgence, & Akil Baddoo's Big Week
Rhea recaps the first week of MLB men's baseball 2021, including Joe Musgrove's no hitter, the controversial Michael Conforto walkoff, the LA Dodgers ring ceremony, the Cincinnati Reds hot start, Shohei Ohtani's resurgence, and rookie Akil Baddoo's incredible week. Plus an update on anti-trans...
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Community of Hearts & Minds: The Echo Park Lake Displacement
Rhea talks to Ayman, a displaced former resident of Echo Park Lake, about the violent displacement of Echo Park Lake's unhoused encampment (March 24-25) by the LA City Council's Mitch O'Farrell and the LAPD on this episode of Three Swings, a podcast about baseball and other things. FOLLOW ECHO…
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Anti-Trans Legislation Pt2 w/ Chase Strangio
Rhea welcomes ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio on the podcast to dive deeper into the issue of anti-trans legislation: what's causing it, what you should know about it, and how you can help fight it. FOLLOW CHASE STRANGIO FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO FIGHT ANTI-TRANS LEGISLATION:...
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Anti-Trans Legislation
Rhea talks the nationwide surge in anti-trans legislation, the story of Maria Pepe, investigating white supremacy, men's baseball teams on the bubble, and MLB's sexual harassment policy. GET RHEA'S NEW STANDUP ALBUM:...
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Henry Aaron RIP, Offseason Moves, & Preseason Power Rankings
RHEA IS BACK with thoughts on baseball and other things, including a remembrance of Henry Aaron, a rundown of the biggest offseason trades and free agency moves, preseason Power Rankings, and an early candidate for catch of the year from LSU softball outfielder Aliyah Andrews. Plus thoughts on...
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The Negro Leagues Are Not Less Than w/ Clinton Yates
Clinton Yates (The Undefeated) joins Rhea to talk about why MLB's decision to recognize the records and statistics from the Negro Leagues is the problem not the solution, and why words like "recognize" and "elevate" reflect the same white supremacist vision of the sport that segregated…
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The First Female GM (w/ Lindsey Adler) & The Dark History of Dodger Stadium (w/ Eric Nusbaum)
Rhea celebrates the last full episode of 2020 with two incredible guests! First, Rhea welcomes journalist Lindsey Adler (The Athletic) to discuss the Miami Marlins' historic hiring of MLB's first female GM, Kim Ng. And then, Rhea talks Dodgers and the dark history of Dodger Stadium with author…
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Golden Gloves, Silver Sluggers, & Managerial Moves
Rhea checks in with thoughts on the election and news from the first week of the men's baseball offseason, including updates on Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis, Golden Glove and Silver Slugger winners, managerial moves, and a preview of free agency. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER…
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DODGERS WIN w/ Adam Conover & Bench Coach Brett
Rhea celebrates and reflects on the LA Dodgers' 2020 World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays with guests Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) and Bench Coach Brett. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON:...
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2020 World Series Gms 3-5
Rhea recaps and analyzes Games 3-5 of the 2020 World Series. The Rays won a thrilling Game 4 in improbable fashion but the Dodgers lead the series 3-2 following two wins from Clayton Kershaw and now LA is one win away from their first Championship since 1988. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON...
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2020 World Series Gms 1-2
Rhea recaps and analyzes Games 1 & 2 of the 2020 World Series. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/threeswings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG...
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2020 World Series Preview
Rhea previews the 2020 World Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers! Stay tuned later this week for a recap of Games 1 & 2. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON:...
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2020 NLCS Recap w/ David Perdue
Atlanta fan David Perdue returns to talk a rollercoaster NLCS! Rhea and David bond over baseball pessimism, stress out over a back and forth series, and compare superstitions and coping methods. Game 7 tonight!!! LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:...
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Listen to Three Swings Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus
Forever Dog just launched a premium subscription service that gives you immediate access to ad-free versions of your favorite Forever Dog podcasts, including THREE SWINGS! It's fast, easy, affordable, AND it's compatible with all major podcast players. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER…
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2020 Division Series Round Recap w/ David Perdue
Rhea breaks down the 2020 Division Series Round and welcomes on friend of the pod David Perdue (@DueOrDie) to talk playoff baseball and preview the upcoming League Championship round between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros (ALCS) and Atlanta and the LA Dodgers (NLCS). LISTEN TO THREE...
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2020 Wild Card Round Recap
Rhea recaps the 2020 Wild Card Round! With only one series left undecided, Rhea weighs in on sweeps by Atlanta, the Dodgers, Rays, Yankees, and (ugh) Astros. Plus a thrilling series developing between the Cardinals and Padres! And a tough week for Chicago baseball fans! LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD...
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EPISODE 100! MLB Season Recap w/ Paul F. Tompkins
Rhea celebrates the 100th Episode of Three Swings by chatting with friend of the pod Paul F. Tompkins about baseball under quarantine. Plus Rhea recaps the 2020 MLB season and makes their playoff predictions and awards picks. Thank you Threebies for going on this journey with us! And buckle up…
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Three Swings Classic: The Science of Baseball w/ Dr. Meredith Wills
Enjoy this throwback interview with astrophysicist, sports data scientist, and baseball superfan Dr. Meredith Wills! Rhea and Dr. Wills talk about scientific explanations for MLB's historic increase in home runs over recent seasons and the physics of juiced balls. Originally recorded on July 19,...
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RIP Lou Brock, 29 Runs, & Predicting the Postseason
Rhea catches you up on the shortened 2020 men's baseball season - high scoring games, postseason predictions, and more. Plus a remembrance of Hall of Famer Lou Brock. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON:...
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The Players Strike
Recorded on Jackie Robinson Day, Rhea discusses the decision made by several MLB teams and players this week to strike in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake and what it means for the future of political activism in men's baseball. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:...
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Homophobia in the Booth & MLB's Unwritten Rules w/ Evan Davis
Baseball journalist Evan Davis joins Rhea to talk Reds' announcer Thom Brennaman's on-air homophobic remark (and his subsequent suspension and apology) and the latest furor over MLB's "unwritten rules" following Fernando Tatis' late game grand slam against the Rangers. FOLLOW EVAN DAVIS:...
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It's Hard to Enjoy Baseball Right Now
Rhea opens up about anger, empathy, and why it's hard to enjoy baseball right now. Plus MLB updates, including the effect of coronavirus on the 2020 season and early season surprise teams. FOLLOW TRASH CANYON: https://www.instagram.com/trashcanyongoods LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER…
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Three Swings Classic: Justine Siegal
Enjoy this throwback interview with classic Three Swings guest Justine Siegal (Baseball For All)! LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/threeswings CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER &...
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Summer Mental Health Check-In (Presented by Better Help)
Better Help presents a bonus episode from Rhea talking about how they're dealing with stress and anxiety. **Special Offer for Three Swings Listeners** Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:...
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MLB's Performative Activism w/ Shakeia Taylor
Rhea Butcher talks to writer Shakeia Taylor (Baseball Prospectus, SB Nation, Fan Graphs) about MLB's attempt to separate activism from politics, the Joe Kelly suspension, Cleveland baseball, and the chaos of the 2020 season. FOLLOW SHAKEIA TAYLOR: https://twitter.com/curlyfro READ "ACTIVISM IS…
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Opening Day 2020
Rhea recaps the Opening Day of men's baseball 2020 in the midst of a pandemic. Plus Season Preview and Predictions, Juan Soto, and MLB's response to police brutality and racial justice. NEW T-SHIRT FOR SALE ("SEIZE THE MEANS OF THE DAY"): https://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swings LISTEN TO...
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The Cleveland Logo & Racial Justice w/ Nick Francona
Nick Francona (@NickFrancona) returns to Three Swings to talk with Rhea about the Cleveland baseball team's recent announcement regarding their name and logo ("We are committed to engaging our community and appropriate stakeholders to determine the best path forward with regard to our team name")...
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Negro Leagues Centennial, Glenn Burke, & Ian Desmond
As men's baseball nears a return, Rhea talks the Negro Leagues Centennial, Ian Desmond's powerful stand against the 2020 MLB season, and the life and career of Glenn Burke (1952-1995), the first MLB player to come out as gay to teammates and team owners during his professional career and the…
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Baseball Returns (But Should It?)
Rhea talks the return of men's major league baseball and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's plans for a 60 game season, while at least 40 MLB players & staff test positive for COVID-19. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON...
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Activism, Change, & This Week in Baseball
Rhea joins you at this moment in history to talk police terrorism, activism, and change. Plus the week in baseball-- MLB's latest plan for restarting the season and its limitations; players and team staff test positive for Covid-19; Delino DeShields Jr's experiences with racism. Seize the Means…
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Three Swings Classic: Kendra James
Enjoy this throwback interview with classic Three Swings guest Kendra James (Twitter @kendrajames_, Shondaland.com) talking Cubs fandom and much more! LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON:...
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Mental Health Check-In (Presented by Better Help)
Better Help presents a bonus episode from Rhea talking about how they're dealing with stress and anxiety. **Special Offer for Three Swings Listeners** Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/baseball LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:...
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MLB & Systemic Racism w/ Randy Wilkins
Rhea talks with filmmaker Randy Wilkins (@PamsSon) about baseball fandom, his tryout with the Royals, and his viral Twitter thread about the MLB's response (or lack of response) to the George Floyd murder and systemic racism in men's major league baseball. FOLLOW RANDY ON TWITTER & READ HIS…
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De-Center Yourself
Rhea joins you on the weekend to talk racial oppression, self-reflection, and the importance of de-centering. Rhea also talks men's baseball updates - including the latest MLB owners plan for a 2020 season and why so many players have spoken out against it. (Hint: money) LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD...
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Three Swings Classic: AAGPBL & Hometown Emotions (Tour Diary 4.11.18)
Revisit another classic Three Swings episode! Recorded from their dad's house in Akron, OH on April 11 2018, Rhea recounts firsthand memories of the A League of their Own reunion game that took place at the 2016 Bentonville Film Festival-- seeing former AAGPBL player Gina Casey make the most of…
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Money, MLB Owners, and the July Return Plan
Rhea discusses the MLB owners' plan for a July return, the money and media manipulation of it all, and responses from players, including friend of the podcast Sean Doolittle. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON:...
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Three Swings Classic: Greg Proops
Enjoy this throwback interview with Three Swings classic guest Greg Proops, talking the mental side of baseball, including genius and not-so-genius managerial moves, playing angry, and why Willie Mays may be the smartest ball player of all time. Greg also tells some truly unforgettable baseball...
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Baseball's Big Questions
Rhea tackles some of baseball's biggest questions-- Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame? What if the Marlins had kept Stanton and Yelich? Is Ichiro baseball's true hit king? Is the late 90s Cleveland team the best team to never win a World Series? And more! LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON...
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Quarantine Mental Health Check-In (Presented by Better Help)
Better Help presents a bonus episode from Rhea talking quarantine and how they're dealing with stress and anxiety. We hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone during this difficult time. And if you're struggling with your mental health, consider Better Help's online network of...
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Alex Cora Suspension, MLB Staff Pay, & Quarantine Survival Strategies
Rhea returns with a fresh buzz cut to talk baseball and other things! Alex Cora's Suspension, MLB Staff Pay, Sean Doolittle's Grateful Dead Glove, Happy Birthday Omar Vizquel, Quarantine Survival Strategies LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus...
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The Show, MLB Coronavirus Study, & Arizona Bubble Backlash
Rhea is here to get you through your quarantine with updates on the MLB's coronavirus study, The Show league, and major backlash against the Arizona bubble proposal from Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw. THE OLD BALL GAME STARTS THIS SUNDAY APRIL 19TH 4:30PM PST! Rhea is watching classic baseball...
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Duck Snort, Robot Fans, & the Arizona Plan w/ Wayland McQueen and Greg Nix
Rhea is joined by friends/teammates Wayland McQueen and Greg Nix (Duck Snort podcast) for a baseball chat and a special announcement! Plus an update on the imminent return of baseball in the Asian leagues and the possible return of the MLB (but only in Arizona). LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON...
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Yankees PPE Ponchos, Astros Non-Suspensions, & Minor League Salaries
Rhea is back for another week without baseball to talk Yankees PPE ponchos, former Astros serving their suspensions without missing any games, and minor league salaries during quarantine. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus SUPPORT THREE SWINGS…
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Opening Day at Home
Rhea records a new episode on what would have been Opening Day and talks control, generosity, MLB postponement, seven-inning doubleheaders, and how the top MLB teams could be positively or negatively affected by a late start to the season. LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:...
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The Incredible Women of the AAGPBL
Rhea talks with Anika Orrock, the author of "The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League." Available now wherever books are sold: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51201832-incredible-women-of-the-all-american-girls-professional-baseball-league LISTEN TO THREE...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Long suffering baseball fan RB Butcher reinvents America's pastime with radically sensible thoughts on baseball, history, culture, gender, race, and more. For baseball diehards and novices alike, RB breaks down the week in MLB news, analyzes the culture of American sports, and explores forgotten chapters in baseball history from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to the Negro Leagues and beyond. Plus in-depth interviews with comedians, baseball insiders, and hometown fans. And maybe even some fantasy tips!
Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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Long suffering baseball fan RB Butcher reinvents America's pastime with radically sensible thoughts on baseball, history, culture, gender, race, and more. For baseball diehards and novices alike, RB breaks down the week in MLB news, analyzes the culture of American sports, and explores forgotten...
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