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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2901
A's Cast - A Conversation About Race - Ft. Taj ...
Oakland native and director, Taj Stansberry and A's VP of Government Affairs, Taj Tashombe, discuss Race, Reflection and Action.
55 min
2902
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 7/6
Chris Townsend discussed the 2020 MLB schedule release (:58) and why 2020 start a major change in Major League Baseball (11:55). He was joined by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (22:20), Buster Olney of ESPN (40:00), Susan Slusser (56:25), Ray Fosse (1:14:05), Vince Cotroneo (1:46:30), Doug Glanville of ESPN (2:08:20), A’s Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (2:25:20) and Mark Canha (2:46:30).
174 min
2903
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - July 10
On the July 10 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the 2021 MLB schedule (5:20) and was joined by Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News (30:55), Mark Canha (54:45), Marty Lurie of KNBR (1:05:55), A’s Pitching Coach, Scott Emerson (1:31:45), Lou Merloni of WEEI (2:02:20) and Ken Korach (2:25:40).
176 min
2904
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - July 8
On the July 8 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why more people are talking about the A’s in 2020 (3:25), if this year could start a major change in baseball (1:14:55) and Mookie Betts’ decision to turn down 300 million dollars (2:06:50). He was joined by Susan Slusser (30:40), Astros Analyst and World Series Hero, Geoff Blum (1:00:50), Ray Fosse (1:25:20) and ESPN Analyst, Doug Glanville (2:24:25).
172 min
2905
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - July 6
On the July 6 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped what we may have missed over the weekend (2:10), why he misses the Coliseum (16:45) and the 2020 MLB schedule release (1:58:50). He was joined by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (29:30), Britt Ghiroli, who covers the Nationals and MLB for the Athletic (58:25), Buster Olney of ESPN (1:27:50) and Vince Cotroneo (2:17:40). 
172 min
2906
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 6/29
Chris Townsend discussed the first trade of 2020 and what power hitting second baseman Franklin Barreto can become (1:00). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (19:50), Richard Justice of MLB.com (58:00), Chris Rose of MLB Network (1:12:30), Brad Lidge of MLB Network Radio (1:26:05), Ray Fosse (1:43:45), Ken Korach (2:08:25) and the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick (2:38:00).
179 min
2907
A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 118 Ft. Will Cl...
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: 1989 NLCS MVP, Will Clark, Dave Dravecky, Ray Fosse and MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian.
80 min
2908
A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 117 Ft. Dennis ...
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley, A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart, Terry Steinbach and Walt Weiss.
60 min
2909
A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 116 Ft. Tim Kur...
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Tim Kurkjian of ESPN, Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal and Eno Sarris of the Athletic.
80 min
2910
A's Cast - Green & Gold History - Ep. 34 Ft. Da...
Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten 60 game starts in Oakland A's history. Let us know your top ten 60 game starts by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24.
31 min
2911
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - July 1
On the July 1 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the first trade of the 2020 season (9:30) and compared Franklin Barreto to one of the greatest hitting second baseman of all-time (25:50). He was joined by A's Historian, David Feldman (28:25), Mike Petriello of MLB.com (1:13:00), Ray Fosse (1:34:40), the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick (2:02:40) and 2x All-Star and World Series Champion, Brad Lidge (2:33:15).
183 min
2912
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - June 29
On the June 29 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed why the A’s are one of five teams that can benefit from the 60 game schedule (19:20) and he was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (31:20), Richard Justice of MLB.com (1:10:25), Chris Rose of the MLB Network (1:30:15), Ken Korach (1:48:45) and Melissa Lockard of the Athletic (2:28:55).
182 min
2913
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - June 26
On the June 26 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the best streaks in 60 games (54:35), The 2020 A’s vs the 2001 A’s (1:47:15) and the 2020 season win totals for every team (2:14:50). He was joined by Eno Sarris of the Athletic (31:00), Kiley McDaniel of ESPN (1:05:45), 1988 AL Rookie of the Year and Braves Bench Coach, Walt Weiss (1:27:35), A’s President, Dave Kaval (1:57:20) and Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley (2:27:20).
175 min
2914
A's Cast - The Build - Ep. 12 Ft. Dave Kaval
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's President Dave Kaval talks about the 2020 season, the expectations on the team, Spring Training 2.0 & the latest on Howard Terminal Waterfront Ballpark.
15 min
2915
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 6/22
Chris Townsend celebrated the return of baseball in 2020 (1:00) and how getting out to a slow start can’t happen this year (25:05). He was joined by 1989 NLCS MVP, Will Clark (38:10), Terry Steinbach (49:15), Ray Fosse (1:02:00), Matt Vasgersian of the MLB Network (1:30:10), Dave Dravecky (1:48:25), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (2:08:05), 1988 AL Rookie of the Year, Walt Weiss (2:24:25) and Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley (2:37:20).
172 min
2916
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - June 24
On the June 24 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend rejoiced over the return of baseball (1:00), How a slow start could end the season early (46:30) and the biggest storylines for the 2020 season (1:23:20). He was joined by Thomas Wolf, the author of The Called Shot on Babe Ruth (32:00), A’s Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart (1:00:20), Ray Fosse (1:31:45), MLB Network Host, Matt Vasgersian (2:05:15) and former San Francisco Giants pitcher, Dave Dravecky (2:32:35).
179 min
2917
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - June 22
On the June 22 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed his idea for the Hall of Fame (1:08:20) and the latest on the 2020 MLB season (1:59:10). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (25:50), 1989 NLCS MVP Will Clark (1:30:35), Terry Steinbach (2:14:10) & Steve Vucinich (2:35:05). All joined to reflect on the 1989 World Series between the A's and San Francisco Giants.
180 min
2918
A’s Cast - A Conversation About Race - Ft. Tony...
A's infielder Tony Kemp and Taj Tashombe, the A's VP of government affairs discuss Juneteenth, the +1 Effect and the Multiplying Good One in a Million Award.
22 min
2919
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 6/15
Chris Townsend discussed the 30 for 30 on ESPN “Long Gone Summer” (:56) and was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (35:15), the Director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack (59:40), Former A’s Scouting Director and Former Cardinals GM, Walt Jocketty (1:15:05), Carney Lansford (1:29:05), Ray Fosse (1:44:45), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (2:16:50) and Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (2:40:40).
179 min
2920
A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 115 Ft. Carney ...
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Carney Lansford, Walt Jocketty, the Director of Long Gone Summer, AJ Schnack and Paul Hembekides of ESPN.
72 min
2921
A's Cast - Green & Gold History - Ep. 33 Ft. Da...
Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten mid-season moves by Billy Beane. Let us know your top ten mid-season moves by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24.
30 min
2922
A's Cast - Green & Gold History - Ep. 32 Ft. Da...
Chris Townsend & VP of Stadium Operations at the Coliseum, Dave Rinetti, celebrate the 1989 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics and Dave's career with the A's.
18 min
2923
A's Cast - Green & Gold History - Ep. 31 Ft. St...
Chris Townsend and longtime Athletics equipment manager Steve Vucinich celebrate the 1989 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics.
19 min
2924
A's Cast - A's Cast Live - June 17
On the June 17 edition of A’s Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the latest news on the 2020 season (1:20) and was joined by Tim Kurkjian of ESPN (30:50), Sarah Langs of MLB.com (1:00:45), Ray Fosse (1:29:55), A’s GM David Forst (2:06:15) and Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal (2:36:15).
180 min
2925
A's Cast - The David Forst Show - Ep. 27
A's general manager David Forst discussed the return of scouts, how this season will be different than any other and the 2020 MLB Draft for the A's.
21 min