A's Podcast

On the April 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend rejoiced about the return to the Coliseum for Opening Day (:55) and was surprised by the return of Ray Fosse (1:36:20). He was joined by Astros TV analyst, Geoff Blum (15:55), the President of the A’s, Dave Kaval (41:55), the General Manager of the A’s, David Forst (1:00:10) and A’s Third Baseman, Matt Chapman (1:25:35). Learn more about your...

On the March 31 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Matt Chapman’s comments on no one picking the A’s (8:40), starting the season vs the Astros and Dodgers (18:20) and predictions on the 2021 season (2:18:00). He was joined by Ray Fosse (27:30), A’s Opening Day starter, Chris Bassitt (58:30), Buster Olney of ESPN (1:23:15) and A’s long-time Equipment Manager, Steve Vucinich (1:47:15...

Chris Townsend and longtime Athletics equipment Manager Steve Vucinich discuss the 2021 season, the best A's teams he's seen with the organization and his decision to retire after Spring Training in 2022 after 54 seasons with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 29 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by A’s Scout and A’s Analyst on NBC Sports California, Shooty Babitt (29:55), Vince Cotroneo (53:15), the TV PxP voice of the Tamp Bay Rays, Dewayne Staats to preview 2021 for the team (1:11:45), A’s Historian, David Feldman (1:39:20) and PxP voice of the Royals, Steve Physioc to preview 2021 for the team (2:10:00). Learn more abo...

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the best single seasons by position in Oakland A's History. Let us know who your best seasons in A's history are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed Mike Fiers starting the season on the IL (:50), Chris Bassitt as the A’s Opening Day starter (2:10), the East Coast bias against the A’s (10:15) and Gio Gonzalez announcing his retirement (19:30). He was joined by ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (24:55), Harold Reynolds of MLB Network (37:25), the TV voice of the Red Sox, Dave O’Brien (51:15), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:0...

On the March 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Chris Bassitt getting the Opening Day Nod for the Athletics (3:55), the East Coast bias against the A’s (12:00) and Gio Gonzalez retiring from baseball (1:17:40). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein (30:30), the new host of Intentional Talk on MLB Network, Stephen Nelson (59:30) and Yankees TV Analyst, Ken Singleton to preview the 2021...

On the March 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend was joined by Ray Fosse (2:20), A’s Outfielder, Stephen Piscotty (37:00), PxP voice of the Blue Jays, Dan Shulman to preview the season for the Jays (50:35), Paul Hembekides of ESPN to discuss foreign substances and his 2021 division predictions (1:17:10) and A’s Right-Handed Pitcher, Daulton Jefferies (1:46:15). Learn more about your ad cho...

On the March 22 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Matt Olson’s Spring Training and what it could mean for the regular season (2:45), the latest Athletic article on the Colorado Rockies (27:30) and the power of saying sorry (37:15). He was joined by A’s Left-Handed Reliever, Adam Kolarek (12:35), ESPN MLB Analyst, Doug Glanville (59:35), the TV voice of the Red Sox, Dave O’Brien to...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps Spring Training Broadcast interviews from: Jake Diekman, Austin Allen and Ka'ai Tom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the length of games during Spring Training (1:30) and pitchers batting during Spring Training and why the Universal DH needs to happen (15:05). He was joined by Bip Roberts of NBC Sports California (34:30), National Baseball writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, John Shea (55:40), The Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman (1:14:35), Atlanta Braves Third Base Coach, Ron Washington...

On the March 19 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the length of games during Spring Training (1:55), Pitchers hitting during Spring Training (15:30) and the shift in baseball (1:15:10). He was joined by A’s 2nd Baseman/Outfielder, Tony Kemp (37:50), Tom Verducci of SI and MLB Network on the pace of play in baseball (1:02:25), Roxy Bernstein (1:28:40) and Orioles Catcher, Chance Si...

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten players who weren't as good as their brother in Oakland A's History. Let us know who your top ten brother combos in A's history are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Jed Lowrie’s importance to the A’s lineup (4:55), the pace of play in baseball (9:10) and why you don't need to sign major free agents to win in baseball (59:00). He was joined by Ray Fosse (22:50), The Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman (1:21:20), A’s Historian, David Feldman (1:45:30) and the Third Base Coach of the Atlanta Braves, Ron...

On the March 15 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the injury news to A’s pitcher Mike Fiers and who could potentially replace him in the rotation (3:25). He was joined by A’s DH, Mitch Moreland (11:35), A’s Analyst on NBCS California, Bip Roberts (26:45), Grant Paulsen on MLB Network Radio to preview the Washington Nationals (57:00), John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle (1:16:...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps Spring Training Broadcast interviews from: Mitch Moreland, Matt Olson and Dave Kaval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed the players using virtual reality (:45) and the new rules changes coming to Minor League Baseball (15:55). He was joined by the President of the New York Mets, Sandy Alderson (38:00), Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (52:30), Bob Nightengale of USA Today (1:06:55), Chris Rose (1:18:00), Dallas Braden (1:30:20), Ray Fosse (1:44:00), A’s Reliever, Burch Smith (2:05:30), A.J. Puk (...

On the March 12 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the A’s and Padres (4:55), the new rules changes in Minor League Baseball (15:20) and if this is the best A’s roster since 2014 (40:45). He was joined by A’s General Manager, David Forst (27:45), Roxy Bernstein (56:30), Phillies Broadcaster, Kevin Frandsen to preview the 2021 Phillies (1:21:20), A’s Broadcaster, Dallas Braden (1:49:...

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the A's additions to the bullpen, the start of Spring Training, fans returning to the ballpark, players using virtual reality, the new rules being implemented in the Minor Leagues and the confidence surrounding the team heading into 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the March 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed how the A’s could be changing baseball again (2:50), A.J. Puk’s role in 2021 (1:12:40) and which teams are the best at developing velocity (1:33:10). He was joined by Ray Fosse (28:25), Chris Rose (53:50), A’s left-handed pitcher, AJ Puk (1:06:25), Craig Mish to discuss the 2021 season for the Miami Marlins (1:24:05), editor-in-chi...

On the March 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the Houston Astros getting booed already (1:20), A’s hitters using Virtual Reality to prepare for games (9:30) and why Sandy Alderson needs to be in the A’s Hall of Fame (45:45). He was joined by Sean Manaea (15:35), Bob Nightengale of the USA Today (28:50), Mets President, Sandy Alderson (1:27:20), Ken Korach (1:49:20) and Martin G...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps Spring Training Broadcast interviews from: Chad Pinder, Stephen Piscotty, Tony Kemp, Mark Canha and David Forst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Matt Olson, Mark Canha and Buddy Reed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Mike Fiers, Jesus Luzardo and Trevor Rosenthal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Elvis Andrus, Jed Lowrie and Lou Trivino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices