Unserious Baseball: The Podcast

The 2022 MLB regular season winds down as Albert Pujols hits his 700th home run, Aaron Judge hits his 61st of the season and the Braves host the Mets for a crucial NL east showdown. Plus, how concerned should we be for the US Men's National Team and where will Shohei Ohtani play in 2023? All that and more on Hot Takes Only!  Follow us on Social Media! Owen Twitter - @boba_papi HTO Twitter - @...

MLB's race to the postseason enters its last month, and you know we had to break down ever divisional race. Plus, Ohtani and Judge square off for AL MVP and it's going to come down to...the opinions of 30 writers? Yep. Pretty much. Also, something is going very very wrong at Liverpool and Thomas Tuchel's time as Chelsea manager has come and gone. Too soon? Not soon enough? That and so much more, r...

Hot Takes Only is back for the second time this month and we're better than ever, catching you up on all things MLB and getting you ready for the rest of the Premier League season (better late than never!) The Braves and Mets just wrapped up a playoff-like series where the Braves took 3 of 4 to cut the division lead to 3.5 games with just about a month and a half left in the season. Elsewhere, Liv...

Four months later and we finally have a new episode! Willie and Owen dive into the big deals and storylines from the first half of the season as we look ahead to what should be a thrilling end to the MLB season. Join us every week for new episodes as we kick off the new season of Hot Takes Only!  Follow us on Social Media! Owen Twitter - @boba_papi HTO Twitter - @htopodcast Twitch - Twitch.tv...

Four months into the year is still considered the new year? We preview the Masters, baseball season, the Premier League title decider and bring you so so so so so so many hot takes. After all, it's what we do. 

As we wrap up 2021, Owen and Willie give you their thoughts on what has been a fantastic sports year. From the Braves finally delivering the city of Atlanta a long awaited championship to Shohei Ohtani delivering a season for the ages and Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles standing up for themselves and their beliefs, we've had a ton of stuff to cover this year. And we're just getting started.  A b...

Breaking down MLB's free agency rumors and confirmed deals now that the season has come to an end, we dive into the biggest stories of the offseason. Plus, a look at the MVP and Cy Young Awards - were they right? And how the US Men's National Team feels...different this time. All that and more on Hot Takes Only!  Like what you hear? Tweet at us @htopodcast and let us know what you think!&nbsp...

Not only did the Braves win the World Series in 6 games against the Houston Astros, firmly against all odds, but they did so as predicted by Willie on January 14th, 2021. How's that for a fortune teller?  Like what you hear? Tweet at us @htopodcast and let us know what you think! 

Playoff baseball is back and better than ever. And what's more "playoff baseball" than the Atlanta Braves on the verge of blowing a 3-1 series lead in consecutive seasons? Plus, a look at the ALCS and how the surprise of the season - the Boston Red Sox - can stay alive against the Houston Astros. All that and more!  Like what you hear? Have your own hot takes? Tweet at us @htopodcast and let...

Our MLB recap and September preview would be incomplete without a thorough discussion of Shohei Ohtani and the cultural impact he's having. But is the media coverage of Japan's answer to Babe Ruth sufficient? Plus, the US Men's National Team is in dire straits in World Cup Qualifying and the SEC reminds college football that they're the elite of the elite.  Like what you heard? Tweet at us @h...

Two weeks in to the EPL season and we can draw approximately zero conclusions outside of, "Mikel Arteta will be the first manager to lose his job this season." Plus, the new college football power shift and what it means for the sport, and some more discussion about the one and only Shohei Ohtani. Spoiler: he's really good at baseball.  Like what you hear? Follow us on Twitter @htopodcast and...

The Premier League is back, and so are the fans. Willie and Owen break down everything you need to know before the season kicks off on Friday August 13th. Can Manchester City go back to back, can anyone challenge them and who among the top dogs has the best shot at knocking them off their perch? All that and more on Hot Takes Only. New episodes every Friday 7am PT/10am ET.  Tweet at us @htopo...

The season 3 premiere of Hot Takes Only picks up right where we left off - a look at MLB's foreign substance policy, a review of where we stand at the All-Star Break starting on Monday and a review of all things Football. How can you not be romantic about the beautiful game?  Have thoughts on any of our takes? Tweet at us @htopodcast and let us know what you think! 

The Champions League final, crazy end to the Premier League season and a MASSIVE rant against the Atlanta Braves. We've got it all, only on this week's SEASON FINALE of Hot Takes Only. Thank you for all the support for the first two seasons. Season three coming soon!  Like what you hear? Tweet at us @htopodcast and find clips on YouTube @ Boba Papi. 

The rise and fall of the European Super League, Fernando Tatis Jr's unwritten-rule breaking and a recap of the first month of the MLB season. Also known as two weeks since our last episode, but you won't want to miss this one!  Tweet at us @htopodcast on Twitter and let us know what you think. Your questions could very well end up on the show! 

The podcast unlike any other takes you through Hideki Matsuyama's historic win at The Masters, the Atlanta Braves horrid start to the season and a preview of El Cashico - PSG v. Manchester City in the Champions League semi finals. Plus, is this a huge change for Chelsea to do the unexpected, and are the Yankees nowhere near contending for the World Series?  Tweet at us @htopodcast - let us kn...

Joined by Yankees fan Matt Reil to talk all things Bronx Bombers as we take you around the American League. What to expect, who to watch and much more. Plus, who among the unheralded players is going to give us the entertainment that baseball sorely needs? Tune in! Be sure to tweet at us @htopodcast for clips and to stay connected to the show! 

Part 1 of our baseball preview takes you around the National League. We talk about the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and their chances to repeat, the effect of having Nolan Arenado in St. Louis and can the Atlanta Braves continue their upward trend and take a step toward the World Series? Unlikely, but tune in to find out!  Be sure to tweet @htopodcast for clips, updates and so much...

In this episode, we talk nothing but Tiger Woods - the greatest golfer of all time. His terrible accident has left us wishing for a speedy and full recovery primarily as a human being, a father and a philanthropist and only secondly as a golfer. Plus, is the PGA Tour in a good place if this really is the end of Tiger's golfing career?  Tweet at us @htopodcast on Twitter and let us know what y...

A weekly recap of some of the big MLB free agency moves and a massive interview with actor Chris Crema. Chelsea Football Club's recent history in world football, talk of bifurcation in golf and a scathing rant about English football media. It's an episode you won't want to miss!  Baseball: 0:00:00 PL:  52:30 Golf: 2:20:47 Hot Takes: 3:01:31 Tweet at us @htopodcast on Twitter and let us k...

Tom Brady and the Bucs winning Super Bowl LV - along with some nudging from friends - got us thinking: who is the GOAT? The NBA GOAT? The NFL GOAT? Is there a single, solitary GOAT in baseball? Plus, a preview of the Champions League round of 16 and the Dodgers got even better...how is that possible?  SOCIAL Twitter - @htopodcast YouTube - Boba Papi

This week, we break down the Nolan Arenado trade that shook baseball and preview Super Bowl LV: Baby GOAT vs. Old GOAT. Plus, Liverpool's title chances and Patrick Reed being...Patrick Reed. Check out the timecodes below for each section!  Section timecodes Baseball: 0:00:58 Super Bowl:  0:43:34 PL:  1:16:14 Golf: 2:03:33 Hot Takes: 2:28:27 SOCIAL  Twitter - @boba_papi Instagra...

We hit the three decade mark of shows and couldn't have a more explosive rant about Chelsea football club's handling of their manager: club legend Frank Lampard. Plus, more MLB offseason moves and a brief look at Super Bowl LV.  SOCIALS Twitter - @boba_papi Instagram - @bobapapiofficial Twitch - Twitch.tv/boba_papi Facebook - Boba Papi

We pay tribute to Hank Aaron - a true sporting icon - in this weeks installment of Hot Takes Only. Plus, a review of the Premier League as it stands right now, free agency in baseball and old vs. new in the NFL conference championship games.  SOCIALS Twitter - @boba_papi Instagram - @bobapapiofficial Twitch - Twitch.tv/boba_papi Facebook - Boba Papi

Cleveland sports, MLB free agency and the big one - Liverpool vs. Manchester United. Returning from holiday hiatus in the best way possible. For all of your hot takes, we've got you covered. Tune in!  SOCIALS Twitter - @boba_papi Instagram - @bobapapiofficial Twitch - Twitch.tv/boba_papi Facebook - Boba Papi