After four years of baseball and other things, Rhea Butcher brings Three Swings to a close with an episode of gratitude and memories. Thank you to everyone who listened to the show, who supported the show, who bought a t-shirt, who went to a li

Oakland A's Relocation, No Hitters, & Unwritten Rules

May 20th, 2021 47m 1s

Rhea talks the Oakland A's and MLB's bad faith negotiations with the City of Oakland, the Year of the No Hitter, and the return of the "unwritten rules" conversation. Plus Sinéad O'Connor, social media, and the fruitless discourse of cancel cul

The Ump Problem, Division Leaders, & Mike Trout's Best Season

May 4th, 2021 36m 43s

Rhea talks bad umpiring, early season Division Leaders, Mike Trout's best season, MVP candidates, the thrilling and bizarre conclusion to the Mets-Phillies weekend series. Plus ethical consumption and awareness without expertise.GET RHEA'S NE

A's Win Streak, Tatis vs Bauer, & Madison Bumgarner's 7 Inning No Hitter

Apr 28th, 2021 27m 54s

Rhea catches you up on men's baseball news - the A's win streak, Tatis vs Bauer, Madison Bumgarner's 7 Inning No Hitter, Willians Astudillo. Plus the Derek Chauvin verdict and dreaming bigger than the patriarchy.LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE

Yermin Mercedes, Dodgers vs Padres, & Nonbinary Athletes

Apr 19th, 2021 52m 45s

Rhea catches you up on the week in baseball, including Carlos Rodon's No Hitter, Jacob deGrom striking out nine in a row, Yermin Mercedes's hot start, Ronald Acuña Jr's MVP campaign, and Dodgers vs Padres. Plus friend of the podcast Britni de l

Joe Musgrove No Hitter, Shohei Ohtani Resurgence, & Akil Baddoo's Big Week

Apr 12th, 2021 1h

Rhea recaps the first week of MLB men's baseball 2021, including Joe Musgrove's no hitter, the controversial Michael Conforto walkoff, the LA Dodgers ring ceremony, the Cincinnati Reds hot start, Shohei Ohtani's resurgence, and rookie Akil Badd

Community of Hearts & Minds: The Echo Park Lake Displacement

Apr 5th, 2021 1h 6m

Rhea talks to Ayman, a displaced former resident of Echo Park Lake, about the violent displacement of Echo Park Lake's unhoused encampment (March 24-25) by the LA City Council's Mitch O'Farrell and the LAPD on this episode of Three Swings, a po

Anti-Trans Legislation Pt2 w/ Chase Strangio

Mar 29th, 2021 51m 59s

Rhea welcomes ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio on the podcast to dive deeper into the issue of anti-trans legislation: what's causing it, what you should know about it, and how you can help fight it.FOLLOW CHASE STRANGIO FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO FIG

Anti-Trans Legislation

Mar 23rd, 2021 1h

Rhea talks the nationwide surge in anti-trans legislation, the story of Maria Pepe, investigating white supremacy, men's baseball teams on the bubble, and MLB's sexual harassment policy.GET RHEA'S NEW STANDUP ALBUM:https://astrecords.com/col

Henry Aaron RIP, Offseason Moves, & Preseason Power Rankings

Mar 6th, 2021 48m 32s

RHEA IS BACK with thoughts on baseball and other things, including a remembrance of Henry Aaron, a rundown of the biggest offseason trades and free agency moves, preseason Power Rankings, and an early candidate for catch of the year from LSU so

The Negro Leagues Are Not Less Than w/ Clinton Yates

Dec 19th, 2020 1h 6m

Clinton Yates (The Undefeated) joins Rhea to talk about why MLB's decision to recognize the records and statistics from the Negro Leagues is the problem not the solution, and why words like "recognize" and "elevate" reflect the same white supre

The First Female GM (w/ Lindsey Adler) & The Dark History of Dodger Stadium (w/ Eric Nusbaum)

Nov 16th, 2020 1h 37m

Rhea celebrates the last full episode of 2020 with two incredible guests! First, Rhea welcomes journalist Lindsey Adler (The Athletic) to discuss the Miami Marlins' historic hiring of MLB's first female GM, Kim Ng. And then, Rhea talks Dodgers

Golden Gloves, Silver Sluggers, & Managerial Moves

Nov 9th, 2020 39m 41s

Rhea checks in with thoughts on the election and news from the first week of the men's baseball offseason, including updates on Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis, Golden Glove and Silver Slugger winners, managerial moves, and a preview of free

DODGERS WIN w/ Adam Conover & Bench Coach Brett

Oct 30th, 2020 2h 30m

Rhea celebrates and reflects on the LA Dodgers' 2020 World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays with guests Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) and Bench Coach Brett.LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcast

2020 World Series Gms 3-5

Oct 27th, 2020 45m 51s

Rhea recaps and analyzes Games 3-5 of the 2020 World Series. The Rays won a thrilling Game 4 in improbable fashion but the Dodgers lead the series 3-2 following two wins from Clayton Kershaw and now LA is one win away from their first Champions

2020 World Series Gms 1-2

Oct 23rd, 2020 35m 20s

Rhea recaps and analyzes Games 1 & 2 of the 2020 World Series.LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plusSUPPORT THREE SWINGS ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/threeswingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS

2020 World Series Preview

Oct 20th, 2020 31m 11s

Rhea previews the 2020 World Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers! Stay tuned later this week for a recap of Games 1 & 2.LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus

2020 NLCS Recap w/ David Perdue

Oct 18th, 2020 55m 23s

Atlanta fan David Perdue returns to talk a rollercoaster NLCS! Rhea and David bond over baseball pessimism, stress out over a back and forth series, and compare superstitions and coping methods. Game 7 tonight!!!LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE

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Oct 14th, 2020 1m 51s

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2020 Division Series Round Recap w/ David Perdue

Oct 11th, 2020 1h 23m

Rhea breaks down the 2020 Division Series Round and welcomes on friend of the pod David Perdue (@DueOrDie) to talk playoff baseball and preview the upcoming League Championship round between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros (ALCS) and

2020 Wild Card Round Recap

Oct 2nd, 2020 42m 45s

Rhea recaps the 2020 Wild Card Round! With only one series left undecided, Rhea weighs in on sweeps by Atlanta, the Dodgers, Rays, Yankees, and (ugh) Astros. Plus a thrilling series developing between the Cardinals and Padres! And a tough week

EPISODE 100! MLB Season Recap w/ Paul F. Tompkins

Sep 28th, 2020 1h 13m

Rhea celebrates the 100th Episode of Three Swings by chatting with friend of the pod Paul F. Tompkins about baseball under quarantine. Plus Rhea recaps the 2020 MLB season and makes their playoff predictions and awards picks. Thank you Threebie

Three Swings Classic: The Science of Baseball w/ Dr. Meredith Wills

Sep 19th, 2020 49m 46s

Enjoy this throwback interview with astrophysicist, sports data scientist, and baseball superfan Dr. Meredith Wills! Rhea and Dr. Wills talk about scientific explanations for MLB's historic increase in home runs over recent seasons and the phys

RIP Lou Brock, 29 Runs, & Predicting the Postseason

Sep 11th, 2020 41m 47s

Rhea catches you up on the shortened 2020 men's baseball season - high scoring games, postseason predictions, and more. Plus a remembrance of Hall of Famer Lou Brock.LISTEN TO THREE SWINGS AD FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcas

End of Summer Mental Health Check-In (Presented by Better Help)

Sep 10th, 2020 8m 7s

Better Help presents a bonus episode from Rhea talking about how they're dealing with stress and anxiety as the summer winds down and quarantine marches on.**Special Offer for Three Swings Listeners**Get 10% off your first month of Better Help