The Clueless Joe Podcast

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist names his starting nine for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Is the lineup too heavy on right-handed bats? Is another lefty needed out of the bullpen? Segment 2: Zach, our beloved general manager at D-BAT Nashville, steps into the spotlight. What does he remember about the game when he got four hits...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist covers a few of the weirdest superstitions in all of baseball. Turk Wendell brushing his teeth between innings? It doesn't get much weirder than that. Segment 2: Former catcher J.P. Arencibia, who played in The Show for the Blue Jays, Rangers and Rays, pays us an in-studio visit. What's it like being in Tr...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist wonders which players currently on MLB rosters are making a case for the Hall of Fame. Nolen Arenado? Zach Greinke? Mookie Betts? A lot of names are covered. Segment 2: Kevin Wilkins, a research and development engineer for Easton Diamond Sports, helps us get a better understanding of what it takes to make...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Sam Bragg and Sydney Turchin, host John Crist wants to know everyone's Top 5 random New York Yankees of all time. A lot of aging sluggers have put on the pinstripes over the years chasing one last shot at glory. Segment 2: Sydney steps into the spotlight for a deep dive on her career as a college softball player at Penn. What are some of the unique...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist does a deep dive on his new favorite baseball term: "eyewash." What are some of the most egregious examples right now in MLB? Segment 2: Toronto Blue Jays minor leaguer Phil Clarke, a member of Vanderbilt's national championship team in 2019, stops by for a visit. With so many rule changes and updates in t...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist reviews the crazy free-agency story of Carlos Correa. Were the Minnesota Twins right to bring him back? Segment 2: Another deep dive into a member of our own staff, Coach Ryan steps into the spotlight for a special guest appearance. Why did he struggle to some degree as a JUCO, and then when did the light...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist plays Top 5 with leadoff men. Which players from baseball history are on everyone's list? Segment 2: In an effort to get to know members of our own staff better, Coach Sam actually steps into the spotlight as our special guest. Who's the most high-profile player he ever struck out in the minor leagues, and...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist discuss the "unwritten rules" of baseball and their collective place in today's game. Where does everyone stand on bat flips and pimping home runs? Segment 2: Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin stops by for a special guest appearance to talk about how he built his incredible program. When he originally took...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Ryan Gaynor, host John Crist puts together his best starting nine using only fictional players from baseball movies. Who managed to assemble the most balanced lineup? Segment 2: We managed to corral the father-and-son combination from Belmont, head coach Dave Jarvis and former third baseman Logan Jarvis. What was it like for Dave to coach his so...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal, Ryan Gaynor and Sam Bragg, host John Crist asks if the Oakland A's legitimately have a sustainable business model going forward for Major League Baseball. What cities are on the list for possible relocation? Segment 2: Former Major Leaguer Julio Borbon, who now works for the Minnesota Twins, reflects on his incredible life in baseball. Why do other...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Sam Bragg, host John Crist wonders if the game of baseball in general would be better if college teams used wood bats instead of metal. Can MLB cover the cost if it meant getting a better evaluation of college hitters? Segment 2: In this installment of Three Up, Three Down , John asks Zach and Sam about their perfect pitch to swing at when ahead...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Ryan Gaynor, host John Crist breaks down the free agent shortstops currently on the market in Xander Bogaerts, Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson and Trea Turner. Who do you want your team to sign and at what price? Segment 2: Atlanta Braves area scout Trey McNickle joins the show to discuss what he's looking for in a Big League ballplayer. How much...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Ryan Gaynor, host John Crist wonders if Aaron Judge is indeed the prize of this year's free agent class or just the next cautionary tale for big-spending MLB owners. How often do these contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars actually prove to be worth it? Segment 2: Baltimore Orioles third base coach Tony Mansolino joins the show to disc...

Segment 1: Along with co-hosts Zach Schritenthal and Ryan Gaynor, host John Crist discusses some of the new rules we'll see in Major League Baseball come 2023. With pitch clocks, bigger bases and strict limitations on defensive shifts, America's Pastime will look a little different than it did this past season. Segment 2: Nashville-area singer/songwriter and Savannah Bananas second baseman Dalton...