Dan and Ben, the OG squad, are back today. The boys discuss Dan signing a AAA contract with the Iowa Cubs, his hours long stint with the Long Island Ducks, and his mindset moving into this next chapter.

“We’re doing this old school.” Taking things month to month, not day to day.

Apr 18th, 2024 48m 27s

On half of the Quad, the OG pod – Dan and Ben – are back and chopping it up. The boys discuss the Professor’s wine cellar, The Masters, early season MLB, slow starts, closed door meetings, the practical role of MLB managers, Dan throwing this w

“We’re maximizing the human body at such an incredible rate.” Are pitchers like running backs?

Apr 16th, 2024 58m 32s

¾ of the Quad get together to discuss Dan’s invite to the Dominican Winter League, MLB early season injuries, the MLB pitch clock, pitching velocity and the evolution of throwing, and some stories of “classic Ichiro.”

"Always. Be. Ready." MLB Predictions

Mar 26th, 2024 1h 4m

The Quad is back together to discuss opening day -- both for the MLB and the Professor's golf club. Everyone makes MLB predictions on devision winners, MVPs, Cy Youngs, and who goes to and wins the World Series.*Note: Dan's audio on his NL MVP

"Life lessons with Dan" Perspectives on Fandom

Mar 22nd, 2024 56m 40s

Only three points of the Quad are together to check in with Dan as he’s throwing his best sessions at Driveline, as well as discuss new pitches, ear wax, free agent holdouts, Scott Boras, online dating, and toxic fandom traits.

"Throw more changeups!" A conversation with Kyle Boddy

Mar 18th, 2024 1h 10m

This week the Quad is joined by the inimitable Kyle Boddy of Driveline Baseball.Together they discuss Kyle's journey through baseball and player development, how he and Dan met, work ethic, advanced analytics, axiological rhetorics of baseball

"Get naked and throw." Training with the pro.

Mar 5th, 2024 44m

The Quad discusses the specifics of how Dan is utilizing the technology and data-driven analytics at Driveline Baseball, Netflix sports documentaries, Spring Training stadiums/player facilities, and what to look for as a fan during Spring Train

"This old bat still BANGS!" The Baseball Bat Bros

Feb 27th, 2024 1h 10m

The Quad catches up with friend of the pod, Will Taylor, of the Baseball Bat Bros, to discuss his journey in becoming the top influencer in the baseball bat industry. They talk dealing with pressure, the bonds between brothers, and banging bal

"And we're off and rolling." Pitchers and Catchers have reported.

Feb 20th, 2024 55m 25s

The boys welcome the newest and fourth member to the crew. As the “Quad-pod”, they discuss what it’s like not yet being there as pitchers and catchers report, what unites a team during spring training, Usher and the Super Bowl festivities, and

Redux: "I don't know how to say it...but we are 'redux'-ing the thing."

Feb 13th, 2024 48m 53s

The boys bring back the pod to talk about free agency, trusting in the process, and to welcome a new member to the mix.

"I can get down with a McDonalds cheeseburger." The boys talk the Oakland A's, fast food and slow starts.

Apr 25th, 2023 35m 14s

Dan's third start of the season for the Lotte Giants doesn't go as expected. The boys dip their toe in the A's to Las Vegas conversation.

"I can't remember having a game like that." Struggle, success and adjustment as the KBO season begins.

Apr 17th, 2023 33m 54s

Dan settles into the new year with some insights on KBO Opening Day and his first two starts of the season.

"We just need to stay healthy." The Lotte Giants roster, the mentality of a pitcher and the last two weeks of spring training.

Mar 17th, 2023 54m 54s

The guys dig into the roster make up and identify some players that may make the biggest impact as Lotte charges toward the playoffs in the KBO.

"If we don't make the playoffs this year - we failed." Dan goes home (?), Little League fields and settling in for year four.

Mar 6th, 2023 38m 46s

Dan describes his experience at spring training with the Lotte Giants as they head into a year with the highest expectations in years.

"The Reunion Show." The guys are back at it again with an update on Dan's relocation BACK to the KBO.

Sep 14th, 2022 1h 14m

Thanks for your patience! After a long layoff, Ben and Dan are stoked to be back hanging out together on the podcast. This episode (recorded in late August, 2022) chronicles Dan's trip back to the KBO after a year back in the United States.

"There's nobody like Dae-Ho." Dan and Ben talk about Lee Dae-Ho and a wild night at the ballpark for the Lotte Giants.

Sep 14th, 2022 33m 41s

Dan and Ben gush over Lee Dae-Ho's retirement tour and talk through a legendary comeback by the Lotte Giants.

"PCL Pitcher of the Week." Dan lands in AAA Reno for the start of the 2022 baseball season and talks rosin, the road back to MLB and Reno.

Apr 23rd, 2022 1h 14m

Dan Straily starts the 2022 hot by earning PCL pitcher of the week with the Reno Aces.

"What's the bigger lie?" Dan's first three outings, competing for a spot and shoutouts to the bullpen fans with Asher Wojciechowski of the Seattle Mariners.

Mar 30th, 2022 1h 14m

Dan catches up with a close friend and fellow journeyman Asher Wojciechowski of the Seattle Mariners to talk about what it's like to compete for a spot in spring training. Dan gets mad about pitching and then happy again. Ben brags about his so

"White room with a Peloton." Alex Fast of Pitcher List joins the show to talk Diamondbacks, MLB offseason storylines, and (of course) pitchers.

Mar 15th, 2022 1h 17m

Dan and Ben jump into the first day of Spring Training with the Diamondbacks in Scottsdale, Arizona. Alex Fast joins the show.

"The Smolder." Live (not really), from spring training (sort of), Dan Straily gets set to pitch in the 2022 season (we hope exists).

Feb 27th, 2022 46m 35s

Dan and Ben catch up for the first time since the start of Arizona Diamondbacks mini-camp in Scottsdale, Arizona.

"We ARE celebrating!" - Dan picks a team.

Feb 4th, 2022 23m 20s

And the destination is...

The Journeyman: Part 16 - Goodbye, South Korea. Thank You.

Jan 28th, 2022 27m 34s

"He's a freelance pitcher." Dan is all-in on a return to MLB, boxed wine and a Baltimore Orioles jersey with Jessica Kleinschmidt.

Dec 24th, 2021 1h 21m

The Lotte Giants have filled their foreign roster and Dan Straily isn't in the mix. So what's next? Featuring special guest Jessica Kleinschmidt.

"I'll pay for the shipping." Passing a KBO deadline, Ben's landing spot wishlist, searching for "Straily" on Twitter and a Journeyman cliffhanger.

Dec 23rd, 2021 46m 12s

Ben start's his "Top 5 landing spots" list for Dan in spring training, and the guys jump into a random Orioles Twitter thread when they discover that a Straily jersey popped up in a "mystery box" jersey purchase.

"Why would MLB do this? That's a good question." MLB secretly uses different baseballs during the 2021 season, potential CBA fallout, and ice cream + bourbon with Bradford William Davis

Dec 8th, 2021 1h 1m

We talk to investigative journalist Bradford William Davis about his recent piece in businessinsider.com chronicling MLB's secret use of two different baseballs during the 2021 season. Bonus: We learn Bradford's drink of choice (we'll give you