FOREVER SF GIANTS

In this episode the boys are joined by Andrew Allen from Boston, a die-hard Red Sox fan and lifelong skateboarder, on the eve of the upcoming Red Sox / Giants series. Topics include the 2004 ALCS, all things Fenway Park, famous knuckleballers, the current state of the ominous AL East, the upcoming trade deadline and more. Get out the polarizers, this one has some good and windy turns! Follow Andy...

Take a dose of S.O.B. as we @gettrippy and talk with Seattle Mariners fan, Charlie Krieg. This expansion teams history goes back to 1977 with names like  Dave Kingman, King Felix, Ichiro, Griffey Jr all the way up to the present and Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez.  And did someone really skate on the roof of the Kingdome? Episode 15 has it all and more, Bounce It! Follow Charlie on the Gram: ⁠...

In this episode the boys discuss the Giants’ recent sweeps including the hated Dodgers at Chavez Ravine during a 10 game win streak. Talking rookie power, the emergence of Luis Matos, and the looming question of how do the Giants stay hot with a very depleted starting rotation. Are they all-in on a trade rental in the form of Ohtani, Burnes, or Stroman, for a postseason run, or are they looking ah...

On this episode the boys sit down with the fabulous Suzanna Mitchell, team photographer and photography manager for the SF Giants, to discuss her 15 years with the team, the hype of high-end Sony photography and techniques, and some insider Giants stories on the Mexico City Series “adventures”. Suzanna talks about the ups and downs of a season, and navigating player interactions as she sets out to...

In this episode the boys discuss the Giants torrid run at the end of May and how much better the team has played with an almost completely heathy roster. Coming in hot off a sweep of the Rockies that included a couple of comeback wins and a lot of small ball in a yard that is more suited for a home run derby, the optimism is back. Pump tracks, pitching trades, the one-two punch of Wade and Estrada...

In this episode the boys welcome lifelong SF Giants fan and McCovey cove kayak ballhawk Mark “The Shark” Gerek. Mike Krukow once called him the “worst ever” but nothing can dampen Mark’s passion and enthusiasm for the Giants and the Cove—even an accidental dip in the frigid Bay waters. You won’t want to miss this one, strap on the life jackets and climb on board! ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE!!!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON...

In this 10th episode the boys discuss the Patrick Bailey booster shot of young energy and catching quality, the continued success of Casey Schmitt and his jersey sales. Also on the slate, the 4-5 rotation spots may need to be filled via a trade for the likes of a Corbin Burnes type power pitcher. Kaplerism is taking away starters’ win opportunities, a shout out to the fabulous Renel who gave the p...

In this episode the boys welcome Casey Schmitt to SF and talk about his red-hot debut, and how his arrival could stabilize a daily starting infield and bring a needed spark of offense. Discussions include the depleted back end of the rotation, juggling toddlers for foul balls, a debate about what makes or breaks a potential signing based on player character, and more… ⁠SUBSCRIBE!!!  ⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US...

In this episode the boys discuss the Giants recent skid following a 5-game win streak, and Mexico City turning out to be Mexico shi**y. The Hjelle gets spread too thin and the wait for Waites is over. Other topics include the injury plague, the emergence of LaMonte Wade Jr. as an on-base machine, and Houston Astr* Mauricio Dubon’s sour grapes turning  into whine… SUBSCRIBE!!!  ⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON INST...

After a dismal Giants road trip, special guest Bay Area native and lifelong Giants fan Matt Sharkey joins the boys for some real talk surrounding the Giants, the NL West, and baseball in general. Matt’s long run of managing skateboarding and action sports brands brings a unique perspective on how baseball is sold and perceived. Some hot takes and predictions on the current homestand and more… Foll...

A rundown of the first season series between LA and SF with a few highlights and more lowlights. Some picks for most hated Dodgers in history and most beloved Giants vs Dodgers moments. The boys discuss the team caught somewhere between a rebuild or a re-tooled upper middle tier squad. In-depth analysis of bullpen roles and the confusing dysfunction of the so-called “platoon advantage”, injury upd...

In this episode: Schmitty gives a report on spring training and his trip to the Big Apple for a Yankees/Giants matchup. The boys discuss Opening Day issues at the yard and give some analysis of the first week of regular season including their latest take on Kaplerism and a new segment: “You’ve Gone Too Farhan”. Also while gearing up for the first Dodgers vs Giants series of 2023 we have a NEWS UPD...

Opening day is less than two weeks away! Listen in as Schmitty and Christian break down some of the final SF Giants roster cuts, and predict Opening Day lineups and the pitching rotation.  Schmitty talks about his upcoming trips to Arizona spring training and Yankee stadium for the season opening weekend. A short critique of the World Baseball Classic. Forever Giant Sergio Romo returns to SF to re...

A legit legend of skate, Chris Strople was the first skateboarder to get the cover photo of Thrasher Magazine and now he's the first one to get an episode of S.O.B. Listen in as Christian and Schmitty try and make sense of the Disney fountain beyond Anaheim’s centerfield, how Trout and Ohtani aren't in the post season every year, the strange history of the “rally monkey”, and a bunch of other Ange...

The boys talk Casey Schmitt, Manaea, Ghost runners, and jump on some umps. We’re getting excited for the 2023 season. Spring training has begun and SOB is talking baseball, Giants by the Bay. Email: SKATESONBASE@GMAIL.COM with thoughts, suggestions, questions love, hate or whatever  SUBSCRIBE!!! FOLLOW US ON INSTA:   www.instagram.com/SkatesOnBase Christian Cooper: www.instagram.com/BlkPrjkt Schmi...

Skateboarders! Baseball Fans! Skateboarding Baseball Fans?!!! If you’re tired of the same voices droning on sports talk radio, repetitive topics, and endless hipster references to bad music, this might be the podcast you’re looking for: Two long-time friends, SF Bay natives, and lifelong skateboarders, Christian Cooper (aka BLKPRJKT) and Greg “Schmitty” Smith present, Skaters On Baseball - A Podca...