A's Podcast

From A's Cast Live to the A's Clubhouse Show, take MLB's top podcast with you on the go! With in-depth shows hosted by Chris Townsend, Jessica Kleinschmidt and Bill Moriarity of Athletics Farm, A's Cast is your #1 destination for all baseball headlines and stories.

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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 3/1
Chris Townsend rejoiced over the announcement of fans returning to the Coliseum in 2021 (:50). He was joined by A’s President, Dave Kaval (14:50), Former MLB GM and MLB Network Analyst, Jim Duquette (21:50), Danny Vietti of CBS Sports (34:20), 1996 Rolaids Reliever of the Year and Reds Analyst, Jeff Brantley (55:40), Eno Sarris of the Athletic (1:08:00), Jesse Rogers of ESPN (1:23:25), Ray Fosse (1:36:45), A’s Outfielder, Buddy Reed (2:05:20), A’s Outfielder Seth Brown (2:13:30) and A’s 1st Baseman, Matt Olson (2:21:15).
153 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 5
On the March 5 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to the news of fans returning to the ballpark in April (1:40). He was joined by A’s President, Dave Kaval (15:45), Angels TV analyst and World Series Champion, Mark Gubicza (27:35), A’s Outfielder, Seth Brown (40:50), A’s Manager, Bob Melvin (50:35), Roxy Bernstein 1:23:15), Jesse Rogers of ESPN (1:38:15) and Dominic Cotroneo (2:02:10).
164 min
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A's Cast - The Bob Melvin Show - Ep. 42
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny and A's Manager Bob Melvin discuss the start of Spring Training, protecting pitchers heading into 2021, the offseason moves made by the team, Mark Canha in the leadoff spot and the plans for A.J. Puk in 2021.
12 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 3
On the March 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Buddy Reed’s hot start to Spring Training (2:40), the Triple-A season potentially being delayed by a month (14:30), the Cubs going old school (59:00) and the A’s pitching staff heading into 2021 (1:04:05). He was joined by Dan Szymborski of Fangraphs (27:40), Ray Fosse (1:23:30), A’s utfielder Buddy Reed (1:55:20), Cardinals writer for MLB.com Zach Silver (2:07:00) and Eno Sarris of The Athletic (2:18:55).
173 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 1
On the March 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the A’s and Reds Spring Training game (4:25) and how the use of video by players has changed (1:29:10). He was joined by A’s Historian, David Feldman (31:05), A’s First Baseman, Matt Olson (1:07:35), former MLB GM and MLB Network Radio Analyst, Jim Duquette (1:41:30), former Rolaids Reliever of the Year and Reds Analyst, Jeff Brantley (2:06:10) and Danny Vietti of CBS Sports (2:25:15).
181 min
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A's Cast - Green & Gold History - Ep. 41 Ft. Da...
Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten players who had multiple stints for the Oakland Athletics.
33 min
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A's Cast - The Path - Ft. Barry Zito
On the fifth installment of The Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, we take you on the journey of former A’s great and one-third of the Big Three, Barry Zito. From winning the Cy Young award to becoming an author and musician, Zito’s rise to fame is detailed, but the odyssey to find true happiness after baseball is far less known.
37 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 2/22
Chris Townsend reacted to the draft EIR (1:00) and the idea of Mark Canha hitting leadoff for the A’s in 2021 (18:10). He was joined by Tom House (36:45), Ray Fosse (51:05), Vince Cotroneo (1:29:20), Jesus Luzardo (1:49:00), Mike Fiers (1:58:15), Trevor Rosenthal (2:07:30), Chris Bassitt (2:16:50) and Mark Canha (2:28:30).
160 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 26
On the February 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Mark Canha as a leadoff hitter (6:25), the expectations for Jed Lowrie in 2021 (25:00) and the release of the EIR report in Oakland (1:18:45). He was joined by Roxy Bernstein (42:10), Brewers PxP voice, Jeff Levering (58:45), President of the A’s, Dave Kaval (1:25:35), Mark Canha (1:57:40) and Chris Bassitt (2:21:45).
177 min
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A's Cast - The Build - Ep. 20 Ft. Dave Kaval
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval gives an update on the Waterfront Ballpark, the draft EIR report released on Friday, the beginning of Spring Training and fans returning to the ballpark in 2021.
14 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 24
On the February 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed Sean Murphy returning to A’s Spring Training (4:40) and the importance of Yusmeiro Petit to the A’s clubhouse (13:00). He was joined by Vince Cotroneo (26:10), the PxP voice of the Pirates, Greg Brown (57:05), Ray Fosse (1:21:00) and new A’s Reliever, Trevor Rosenthal (2:08:15).
176 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 22
On the February 22 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s first full day of Spring Training (4:35), what Mike Fiers means to the A’s (1:18:20) and the situation in Seattle with the Mariners (1:47:30). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (29:20), A’s right-handed pitcher, Mike Fiers (1:08:30), The tv PxP voice of the Dodgers, Joe Davis (1:28:20), A’s lefty, Jesus Luzardo (1:57:20) and legendary Pitching Coach, Tom House (2:23:40).
172 min
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A's Cast - The Path - Ft. Tim Hudson
On the fourth installment of The Path: Chasing the MLB Dream, we take you on the journey of former A's great, Tim Hudson. From the Alabama-Georgia border to the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame, Hudson's winding adventure to stardom is one to admire. Learn how Tim Hudson's mentality fueled his Major League career.
31 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 19
On the February 19 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to the A’s new acquisitions of Trevor Rosenthal and Mitch Moreland (3:00) and what the baseball might look like in 2021 (1:14:10). He was joined by Susan Slusser, to preview the 2021 season for the San Francisco Giants (31:00), A’s Reliever, Lou Trivino (1:02:00), Ray Fosse (1:20:45), A’s Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:49:20) and Roxy Bernstein (2:19:40).
170 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 2/8
Chris Townsend reacted to the A’s acquisition of Elvis Andrus (3:30), the baseball change in 2021 (27:25), the Rays' new pitching strategy for 2021 (40:30) and the PECOTA projections for 2021 (55:50). He was joined by Elvis Andrus (1:05:30), Jed Lowrie (1:15:50), Shooty Babitt (1:24:00), Ray Fosse (1:45:15), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (2:19:50) and Dr. Meredith Wills (2:34:10).
171 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 12
On the February 12 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the A’s acquisition of Adam Kolarek (4:30), the Rays' new pitching strategy (10:30) and which uniform the Athletics need to bring back (1:13:10). He was joined by A’s president Dave Kaval (27:25), the radio PXP voice of the Padres, Jesse Agler (56:20), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (1:19:20), Roxy Bernstein (1:47:00) and what the baseball could look like in 2021 with Dr. Meredith Wills (2:16:50).
176 min
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A's Cast - The Build - Ep. 19 Ft. Dave Kaval
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval gives an update on the Waterfront Ballpark, the 2021 season and the Coliseum as a vaccination site.
13 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 10
On the February 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the return of Jed Lowrie (2:45), the 2021 PECOTA projections (44:45) and the A’s bullpen going into 2021 (2:36:50). He was joined by Jed Lowrie (16:50), the TV voice of the Colorado Rockies, Drew Goodman (29:50), David Feldman (55:30), Ray Fosse (1:23:30) and A’s general manager David Forst (2:19:50).
189 min
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A's Cast - The David Forst Show - Ep. 41
A's General Manager David Forst discusses the 2021 offseason for the A's, the start of Spring Training in Mesa, the A's acquiring Elvis Andrus, the re-signing of Jed Lowrie and A's depth heading into the 2021 season.
15 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 8
On the February 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend broke down the A’s trade with the Texas Rangers (:50) and if the baseball will be different in 2021 (1:11:25). He was joined by Matt Kawahara, who covers the A’s for the San Francisco Chronicle (30:30), new A’s Shortstop Elvis Andrus (59:20), Diamondbacks broadcaster, Tom Candiotti (1:25:00), A’s Scout, Shooty Babitt (1:53:50) and Susan Slusser to reflect on the life of Pedro Gomez (2:22:10).
174 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 6
On the February 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to the A’s acquiring Elvis Andrus from the Texas Rangers for Khris Davis (:50). He was joined by Elvis Andrus (16:55), Martin Gallegos, who covers the A’s for MLB.com (30:15) and Evan Grant, who covers the Texas Rangers for the Dallas Morning News (43:45).
85 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 2/1
Chris Townsend reacted to the Trevor Bauer signing by the Los Angeles Dodgers (:50) and Nolan Arenado being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals (14:10). He was joined by Matt Vasgersian of the MLB Network (26:40), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (43:50), Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (1:03:10), new A’s left handed pitcher, Cole Irvin (1:20:40), Brodie Brazil of NBC Sports California (1:33:30), Ken Korach (1:54:40), Josh Phegley (2:19:35) and Paul Hembekides of ESPN (2:32:00).
179 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 5
On the February 5 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend reacted to Trevor Bauer signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and what it means for baseball (:50). He was joined by A’s Pre and Postgame Live host, Brodie Brazil (27:40), Twins Writer for the Athletic, Dan Hayes (55:00), Glen Kuiper (1:23:25), Josh Phegley on his decision to retire (1:48:10) and former San Francisco Giants GM, Bobby Evans (2:14:10).
163 min
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A's Cast - A's Cast Live - February 3
On the February 3 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discuss the Oakland Coliseum becoming the first federal vaccination site for COVID-19 (2:00), which players he would have signed long-term (4:50) and why Nolan Arenado will do well off the mountain (2:48:50). He was joined by the President of the Oakland Athletics, Dave Kaval (30:00), Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal on the next face of Major League Baseball (1:01:20), Ray Fosse (1:22:40), New A’s LHP, Cole Irvin (2:05:20) and Ken Korach (2:21:00).
180 min
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A's Cast - The Build - Ep. 18 Ft. Dave Kaval
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval talks the Oakland Coliseum becoming the first Federal Vaccination site for COVID-19, the 2021 season and the new waterfront ballpark and how the process is going.
13 min