The Chatting Average

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The Chatting Average is THE Premier MLB Talk Show. Join Adam Busack, John Sansone and Jon Lieber every week to keep up to date with everything Major League Baseball.

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7/7/26: Blue Jay Blues 07.07.2026 47:09

The guys talk the voting power of Blue Jays fans, "Legend Pick" Bryce Harper, FIFA World Cup logistics, and birthdays. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

6/30/26: All-Star Season 30.06.2026 1:09:21

The guys talk the All-Star ballot, Mr. Met and the Blue Jays. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

6/16/26: The Good Kind of Car Crash 16.06.2026 58:26

The guys talk the MLB's recent Las Vegas series, plus what the White Sox are doing right and one European Angels fan. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJohn: @jd_sansoneJon: @JonLieberMediaAdam: @kingbus5

6/9/26: Miz-ery Business 09.06.2026 55:44

The guys talk All-Stars for each team, as well as Jacob Misiorowski and the startlingly high score on Immaculate Grid. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

6/2/26: Relocation Station 02.06.2026 1:23:43

The guys talk potential MLB relocation cities and what it would take for 32 clubs to compete. Also, Adam's renowned JUCO World Series All-Name Team makes its Chatting Average debut. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

5/12/26: Mizzou Baseball et Al. 12.05.2026 55:48

The guys talk Mizzou baseball (for a while) as well as the changing tides for the Cleveland Guardians post-Patrick Bailey trade. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

5/5/26: Fantasy Living 101 06.05.2026 1:02:15

The guys talk fantasy baseball, plus what Braves and White Sox news you've come to expect. Pretty neat, huh? The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino De Deus from Blue Dot Sessions, used under Creative Commons license. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg John: @jd_sansone Jon: @JonLieberMedia Adam: @kingbus5

4/26/26: The Albert Pujols Question 27.04.2026 39:46

Jon, John and Adam talk about Alex Cora's firing by the Boston Red Sox, plus what Albert Pujols' Hall of Fame future is like. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

4/13/26: Second Base for Dummies 14.04.2026 1:04:37

Jon, John and Adam talk about Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base, predictions from the offseason, and if you would pay Skenes or Skubal more. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

4/8/26: The Curious Case of the Disappearing Red Sox 08.04.2026 56:00

Jon, John and Adam talk about the season in MLB ten games in. Plus, a long conversation about pitch design and what the Red Sox can do when things aren't going your way. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

3/30/26: Jon Lieber Finds Out 31.03.2026 1:15:41

Jon, John and Adam talk about the Opening Week of MLB action. Plus, Jon Lieber introduces a new recurring segment where he finds things out. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

3/15/26: NL West Preview 15.03.2026 46:30

Jon, John and Adam talk about the NL Central and why the Rockies will win it all! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

3/10/26: AL Central Preview 11.03.2026 57:33

Jon, John and Adam talk about Jon's favorite pile of "teams," the AL Central! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

3/3/26: NL East Preview 03.03.2026 1:07:24

Jon, John and Adam talk about John's will-they-won't-they division, the NL East! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

2/24/26: AL West Preview 24.02.2026 1:01:37

The 24th best MLB podcast (according to Feedspot) is back as Jon, John and Adam talk about the AL West! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

2/16/26: NL Central Preview 17.02.2026 1:10:47

Jon, John, and Adam continue divisional previews with the NL Central! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

2/10/26: AL East Preview 11.02.2026 1:13:40

Jon, John, and Adam kick off Season 4 of the Chatting Average with the AL East preview! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

2/2/25: Toppling 100 02.02.2026 52:33

Jon, John, and Adam talk about the MLB Top 100 and a non-tender draft. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

1/27/25: Bawl of Fame 27.01.2026 1:01:44

Jon, John, and Adam talk about Hall of Fame candidacies and Seranthony Dominguez. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvgJon: @JonLieberMediaJohn: @jd_sansoneAdam: @kingbus5

1/12/26: Signing On and On and On 13.01.2026 1:05:26

Jon, John, and Adam talk about Alex Bregman, the remaining free agent transactions, and Dillon Dingler. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

12/23/25: The Christmas Average 23.12.2025 44:40

Jon, John, and Adam talk Christmas! (They also talk about the most recent MLB transactions, but you knew that.) The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

12/9/25: Football! 10.12.2025 58:10

Jon, John, and Adam talk the MLB Winter Meetings and, of course, football! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

11/24/25: Thanks, Giving! 25.11.2025 1:02:45

Jon, John, and Adam talk two recent MLB trades, as well as what each team is thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

11/10/25: The 2nd Annual Chatties 11.11.2025 58:25

Jon, John, and Adam reward MLB's top performers in all your favorite categories in the 2nd annual Chatties! The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon: @JonLieberMedia John: @jd_sansone Adam: @kingbus5

11/3/25: Dodger Blues 03.11.2025 52:01

Jon, John, and Adam review the 7-game World Series victory from the Los Angeles Dodgers, plus some discussion surrounding MLB offseason storylines and what the Dodgers' victory means for the sport. The music used is Hakodate Line and Dino de Deus from Blue Dot Sessions under Creative Commons License, as well as Chopin's Funeral March used under public domain. Twitter/X: @TheChattingAvg Jon...