A's Podcast

On the December 6 morning edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (30:20), Former A's outfielder & Phillies General Manager, Sam Fuld (57:45), Brodie Brazil (1:11:15), Joon Lee of ESPN (1:52:33) and the host of High Heat on MLB Network, Chris Russo (2:29:18). Learn more about your ad choices. V...

On the December 5 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by A's General Manager, David Forst (28:00), Pirates Manager, Derek Shelton (48:45), Jake & Jordan from Cespedes BBQ (1:02:55), Susan Slusser (1:44:30), Brian Kenny of MLB Network (1:49:35) and Geoff Blum (2:22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

A's General Manager David Forst discusses the 2022 Winter Meetings with Chris Townsend from San Diego and how the Green & Gold improve heading into 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Townsend discussed A’s Coaching staff for 2023 (1:00), why the Winter Meetings are important this year (6:00), Miguel Cabrera’s retirement announcement (21:45) and the Hall of Fame case for Don Mattingly (30:35). He was joined by Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer, Marty Lurie (1:17:25), Paul Hembekides of ESPN (1:55:30) and Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs (2:28:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On the December 2 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend reflected on the career of Gaylord Perry (5:30), why Justin Verlander won't sign with the Dodgers (13:23) and the Hall of Fame case for one of the greatest big game pitchers of all-time (1:41:10). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (28:20) and Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs to discuss...

On the November 30 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news surrounding Aaron Judge (5:00) and why Fred McGriff and Don Mattingly should be in the Hall of Fame (1:35:10). He was joined by Chris Rose (29:00) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (54:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the Contemporary Era ballot for the Hall of Fame, the voting process, signing players later in their career and the shortstop market heading into the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 28 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the A's Coaching Staff (8:30), the CBA and the impact on the Winter Meetings in San Diego (12:45) and Miguel Cabrera announcing his retirement (1:39:00). He was joined by Marty Lurie of KNBR (29:20) and the Radio PxP Voice of the Houston Astros, Robert Ford (1:26:20). Lear...

On the November 21 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed Cody Bellinger's offseason (12:40), the new rules changes and the impact on free agency (51:25) and the 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot (1:04:20). He was joined by Former A's General Manager and current Mets Team President, Sandy Alderson (22:20) and Bill Moriarity of Athletics F...

Chris Townsend discussed Billy Beane taking an advisor role in the A’s Organization (1:00) and his case for the Hall of Fame (23:30). He was joined by Robert Murray of FanSided (44:26), John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle (1:08:10), Former SFGiants General Manager, Bobby Evans (1:41:50), Vince Cotroneo (2:03:25) and World Series Champion & 3x Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon to discuss his new...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss Billy Beane's legacy, which free agents make the most sense for the Green & Gold, which players the new rules changes will help the most and market for relievers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 18 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the change in the A's Baseball Operations Department (4:20) and Billy Beane's case as a Hall of Fame Baseball Executive (1:07:30). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (28:15) and 3x Manager of the Year and World Series Champion, Joe Maddon (1:29:15). Learn more abo...

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Geoff Blum of the Houston Astros, Robert Murray of FanSided and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: 3x World Series winning Executive with the Giants, Bobby Evans, the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman and Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Jim Callis of MLB.com, Melissa Lockard of the Athletic and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: 3x Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon, Buster Olney of ESPN and Doug Glanville of ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Dave Stewart, Mark Canha and Mike Gallego. 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 Rollie Fingers, Stephen Vogt prior to his final game, Sean Murphy and Mike Aldrete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 16 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news surrounding the A's offseason (2:30), the latest turmoil in Houston with the Astros (15:15) and the Manager of the Year awards (1:06:15). He was joined by A's Broadcaster, Vince Cotroneo (35:10) and 3x World Series Front Office Executive, Bobby Evans (1:27:...

On the November 14 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed how baseball could engaged fans more like the NFL (1:00), the surprise contender for Aaron Judge (1:16:45) and the difference in mentality between teams in MLB and other sports (1:38:20). He was joined by John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the offseason fo...

On the November 10 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by Right Field Will to discuss the Arizona Fall League (31:40), Kiley McDaniel of ESPN on MLB Free Agency (1:01:15) and Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:34:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and the Athletic's Eno Sarris discuss the Arizona Fall League and which players stood out, if college pitchers are still using sticky stuff, the future of Cody Bellinger and if robo umpires will work in Major League Baseball.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the November 7 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend discussed the Houston Astros winning the World Series, if the Astros are a dynasty, and the new age gm vs old school GM. He was joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe, Ken Korach, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and Astros TV Analyst, Geoff Blum. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Chris Townsend discussed Keith Lieppman’s retirement from the A’s organization after 52 years (1:00) and the gold glove winners from the 2022 season (10:25). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein (24:00), Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com (50:20), Astros Radio Analyst, Steve Sparks (1:09:40), Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio (1:26:35), Doug Glanville of ESPN (1:46:50), CJ Nitkowski of MLB Network Radio and...

On the November 3 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend recapped game 4 of the World Series and the Astros combined no-hitter and the retirement of Keith Lieppman. He was joined by the Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman, the Pitching Coach of the Oakland Athletics, Scott Emerson, Zach Crizer of Yahoo! Sports and C.J. Nitkowski of MLB Network Ra...