A's Podcast

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Marcus Semien, David Esquer, Ron Washington and Adam Virchis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 13 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the San Francisco Giants hiring Gabe Kapler to be their next manager and the Astros sign stealing accusation. He was joined by Mark Willard (28:15), Kevin Frandsen (54:18), Chris Rose (1:21:35), Trevor Bauer (1:48:05) and Shooty Babitt (2:17:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top center fielders in Oakland Athletics history. Let us know who your top 10 center fielders in A's history are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed Matt Olson and Matt Chapman winning back-to-back Rawlings Gold Glove awards (:54), Robot umpires (1:04:30), Marcus Semien as an AL MVP Finalist (1:13:55) and the Cold War in baseball (2:24:500. He was joined by Mark Simon (23:20), Matt Olson (40:50), Eric Chavez (51:20), Marcus Semien (1:22:15), Ron Washington (1:34:10), Dallas Braden (1:46:00), Adam Rosales (2:02:00) and...

On the November 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend talked about baseballs Cold War over free agency and was joined by Adam Rosales (1:48), Manager of the Las Vegas Aviators, Fran Riordan (27:00), Dallas Braden (1:15:10), David Schoenfield of ESPN (1:43:28) and Anthony Witrado of Forbes (2:08:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A’s Assistant General Manager Dan Feinstein joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to talk about the A’s prospects playing in the Arizona Fall League and in the winter leagues this offseason as well as to discuss Ed Sprague taking over as the team’s new farm director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Matt Olson, Eric Chavez, Carney Lansford and Mike Ferrin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Luis Gonzalez, Chip Hale, Ray Fosse and Richard Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Marcus Semien being a finalist for the AL MVP award and also the potential of Robo Umps. He was joined by Marcus Semien (1:32), the man who coached Marcus Semien at Cal, David Esquer (26:55), Ron Washington (52:12), the man who scouted Marcus Semien for the White Sox, Adam Virchis (1:16:10), Athletics GM, David Forst (1:41:00) an...

Oakland A's General Manager, David Forst, discussed Marcus Semien being a finalist for the AL MVP Award, how Marcus Semien has grown as a player and the offseason plan for the team heading into the GM meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, the second edition of A's Roundtable features three members of the Baseball Operations team. Zak Basch, Ed Sprague and Grady Fuson all join the show to discuss Minor League operations and player development inside the Oakland A's organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 4 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Matt Chapman and Matt Olson winning their 2nd Rawling Gold Glove Awards and was joined by Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions (34:42), Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (54:50), Carney Lansford (1:44:38), 2x Rawlings Gold Glove winner, Matt Olson (1:57:00) and 6x Rawlings Gold Glove winner, Eric Chavez (2:12:37). Learn more about your a...

On the November 1 edition of A's Cast, Chris Townsend discussed the offseason needs for the A's and was joined by Mike Ferrin of SiriusXM MLB Network Radio (26:24), Richard Justice of MLB.com (53:16), Daniel Moskos of Driveline Baseball (1:28:56), Washington Nationals Bench Coach Chip Hale (1:43:27) and Ben Ross of NBC Sports (2:08:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed why Major League Baseball needs the robot umps (:54), Did Chaim Bloom make the right move going to the Boston Red Sox (10:00) and was joined by Former MLB GM and SiriusXM MLB Radio host, Jim Duquette (19:15), Evan Drellich of the Athletic (30:10), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (39:50), Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (54:22), Former Pirates Ace, Steve Blass (1:05:40), Athletics As...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers, Athletics Assistant GM, Dan Feinstein, Bip Roberts and Paul Hembekides of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Jason Giambi, Travis Sawchik of FiveThirtyEight, Evan Drellich of the Athletic and former MLB GM, Jim Duquette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the October 31 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped Game 7 of the World Series and was joined by Vanessa Richardson of NBC Houston (28:37), the Face of the Franchise, Ray Fosse (1:18:10), World Series Hero, Luis Gonzalez (1:43:51), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (1:56:51), Nationals radio voice, Dave Jageler (2:11:33) and our Nationals insider, Matt Perl (2:19:26). Learn more about your...

On the October 30 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped game 6 of the World Series and previewed game 7 of the World Series. He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (26:28), A's Analyst for NBCS California, Bip Roberts (52:18), Phillies Broadcaster, Kevin Frandsen (1:18:55), Athletics Assistant General Manager, Dan Feinstein (1:36:00), Hall of Famer, Rollie Fingers (1:54:20) and forme...

In the debut episode of A's Roundtable, Chris Townsend sat down with the Oakland A's VP of Corporate Partnerships and Hospitality, Wade Martin, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, Greg Rieber and Director of Partnership Marketing, Cat Mundy. The four discussed how the club positions themselves with their partners as well as the uniqueness of working in baseball. A's Roundtable takes you ins...

On the October 28 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why the Nationals still have a shot in the World Series, robot umpires and Chaim Bloom taking over in Boston. He was joined by Evan Drellich of the Athletic (27:04), Former MLB GM, Jim Duquette (1:06:41), Nationals analyst & former Astros Manager, Bo Porter (1:20:05) and Astros radio analyst, Steve Sparks (1:51:00). Learn more ab...

Chris Townsend discussed why he doesn’t agree with the Astros being such big favorites in the World Series (:57), If Jose Altuve can pass Pete Rose in hits (4:40) and he was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (11:27), Hall of Famer Tim McCarver (23:18), Phil Garner (33:50), JJ Cooper of Baseball America on the state of the Minor Leagues (44:55), WS Champion Brad Lidge (1:02:33), A’s pitching coach...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer Tim McCarver, Phil Garner, A's pitching coach Scott Emerson and Brian Kenny of the MLB Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Nationals bench coach Chip Hale, Liam Hendriks, Paul Hembekides of ESPN and JJ Cooper of Baseball America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, Jarrod Parker, Susan Slusser and Data Scientist Rob Arthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend and 2x World Series Champion and Oakland Athletics TV Analyst, Ray Fosse, discuss the history of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices