Tim and Chad react to the news that Alex Cora will return to Boston as Red Sox manager one year after being suspended by Major League Baseball for his role in the Astros sign stealing scandal. Who's decision was this? What should expectations b

Ron Roenicke won't return to Red Sox, will Alex Cora replace him?

Sep 27th, 2020 7m 16s

The Athletic's Tim McMaster and Red Sox beat writer Chad Jennings examine why Ron Roenicke's time with the Red Sox is over, whether Alex Cora will be considered for the job and what the expectations will be on the next manager for 2021.

Michael Schur joins the show

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 31m

Michael Schur, the creator of Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place joins the show. The life-long Red Sox fan takes us through the ups and downs of his fandom. Then we compare his TV characters to Red Sox personalities. Fi

Season on the brink... still

Jun 3rd, 2020 40m 43s

With negotiations failing to pick up momentum between MLB and the players, the 2020 season looks less and less likely to happen. Chad, Jen and Tim discuss what has gone wrong and if it can be saved. Then they talk about how the Red Sox missed t

Unretiring with Daniel Bard

May 28th, 2020 46m 55s

Daniel Bard joins the show to discuss why he decided to climb back up on the mound after three years of retirement, what he learned while away and what he thinks of the latest pay proposal from the MLB owners.

No Spitting! MLB's safety protocols

May 18th, 2020 36m 40s

MLB and its players have a lot to figure out if they're going to play baseball in 2020. Tim, Jen and Chad dive into the safety protocols the league is considering and how they could affect the Red Sox. Even with protocols in place, will players

Draft scrapped and Dave Magadan talks hitting

May 12th, 2020 1h 2m

Former Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan joins the show to reminisce about the 2007 World Champs and give some insight into what made Manny, Big Papi and Pedroia such great hitters. Before that, Tim and Lars rant about MLB's decision to cut t

How will Mookie-less Red Sox fare defensively?

May 4th, 2020 40m 33s

Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions joins Tim and Jen to talk defense. Why the Red Sox haven't scored well in Defensive Runs Scored (DRS) the past two seasons. (7:55) How does the outfield look entering 2020, from the polarizing Jackie Bradle

Fan Survey Results!

Apr 28th, 2020 47m 2s

We asked and you answered! Over 1000 fans cast their ballots in The Athletic's Red Sox Fan Survey. Tim McMaster, Jen McCaffrey and Chad Jennings breakdown the results discussing some of the surprises and the overall pulse of Red Sox nation.

Bonus Episode: Sign stealing penalties

Apr 22nd, 2020 27m 8s

Finally, after a months long MLB investigation, the Red Sox receive penalties from Major League Baseball. Tim, Jen and Chad break them down in a bonus episode. They explain who J.T. Watkins is, what he did to cheat and how this information af

Ninety Percent Mental with Bob Tewksbury

Apr 20th, 2020 53m 54s

Bob Tewksbury played 13 seasons in the Majors before becoming one of the sports' first mental skills coaches. He shares stories from both careers on this week's show with Tim McMaster and Lars Anderson. Plus Lars explains how his bat company st

TC's favorite games

Apr 13th, 2020 53m 54s

Tom Caron joins Tim and Chad to share his favorite regular season Red Sox games of the last 20 years. The guys also discuss reports of MLB considering opening the season with all 30 teams quarantined in Arizona and how it would impact reporting

Defending Minor Leaguers and living with Lars

Apr 7th, 2020 45m 56s

It's a "family" reunion on The Olde Towne Podcast. Matt Paré and Lars Anderson join the show a decade after sharing a roof in Portland, Maine. Matt's organization, Advocates For Minor Leaguers, is fighting for the rights of players in the minor

Reliving Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS

Mar 30th, 2020 50m 51s

"We'll see you later tonight!" Tim McMaster and Jen McCaffrey rewatch Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS with a twist. Lifelong Yankees fan Marissa Morris joins the show to revisit all the pain from one of the worst nights of her childhood.

Youuuuuuuk! joins the show

Mar 23rd, 2020 54m 55s

The Greek God of Walks turned Greek God of Hops joins the Olde Towne Podcast. Kevin Youkilis joins Tim McMaster and Lars Anderson to talk about how his Loma Brewing Company is coping with the coronavirus. The guys then go on to talk about how b

Emergency Pod: Tommy John surgery for Sale

Mar 20th, 2020 18m 50s

Red Sox ace Chris Sale will have Tommy John surgery and miss the 2020 season. Tim McMaster is joined by Jen McCaffrey and Chad Jennings to discuss what it means for Sale, the rest of the rotation and more.

Pushing pause on the baseball season

Mar 16th, 2020 38m 28s

Tim McMaster, Chad Jennings and Lars Anderson dive into the issues facing Major League Baseball as the sport takes a break due to the coronavirus.

Always look on the bright side of spring

Mar 9th, 2020 41m 22s

Red Sox fans have dealt with plenty of bad news over the winter and first few weeks of Spring Training. The Olde Towne podcast is here to lighten the mood. Tim McMaster, Jen McCaffrey and Steve Buckley talk about some silver linings in Fort Mye