The Ranger Report Podcast: A Texas Ra...

This Texas Rangers podcast is brought to you in part by Waltons. Visit Waltons.com for more information! The Ranger Report Podcast presented by Dallas Sports Nation and is the longest running Texas Rangers podcast in existence! This show covers the Texas Rangers baseball organization. We have new episodes every Thursday morning*. We bring you news, opinion, farm reports and interviews as well as some information and humor along the way. We hope that you will check us out and tell your Texas Rangers friends about us. Part of therangerreport.com

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Brad Sham Joins the Show
<p>Brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com/">Walton</a> and presented by <a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/">Dallas Sports Nation</a>.</p> <p>Ben and CJ sit down for a conversation with Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys radio announcer Brad Sham. </p> <p>They discuss his time calling Rangers games, his relationship with Eric Nadel, how it felt to call the very first ever Rangers post season game. </p> <p>CJ then gets into Cowboys talk (you can't have Brad Sham on without talking Cowboys) and they have a lively discussion about Brad's time covering the team. </p> <p>If you have ever listened to a Cowboys game or just like a man with a ton of DFW sports knowledge you do not want to miss this episode of the show!</p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me A Coffee</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a></p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a></p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">DSN Shop</a></p>
31 min
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Super Saturday - Emily Jones Joins the Show
<p>Brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com/">Walton</a> and presented by <a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/">Dallas Sports Nation</a>.</p> <p>CJ sits down with Rangers television reporter and Mom Game co-host Emily Jones for a conversation about baseball. They discuss the lockout, Emily's career covering the team, some of her favorite memories and players and of course Whataburger! </p> <p>Emily then talks about her fantastic podcast The Mom Game and how much fun it has been for her and Julie Dobbs. You do not want to miss this episode featuring Emily Jones! Be sure to share it and click our links to help support what we are doing!</p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me A Coffee</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a></p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a></p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">DSN Shop</a></p>
30 min
153
The Lockout Continues
<p>Brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com/">Walton</a> and p resented by <a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/">Dallas Sports Nation</a>.</p> <p>Ben and CJ Talk about everything lockout related in this week's episode of the Podcast. They discuss the progress of the lockout, what Rob Manfred had to say on Thursday, and lots of other baseball topics. Don't miss a minute of the podcast! A4szEP7KmrgI4ohs5A8S</p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me A Coffee</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a></p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a></p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">DSN Shop</a></p>
36 min
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Live Episode 100 Highlights Plus Chris Halicke
<p>Brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com">Walton</a> and p resented by <a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/">Dallas Sports Nation</a>.  </p> <p>0:00-12:18 Ben and CJ are joined by Kane McCutchen on their live Twitter Spaces broadcast for episode 100. This is selected clips from that live broadcast. </p> <p>12:18 - End: CJ and Ben are joined by Chris Halicke who breaks down all things lockout and why it seems spring training will not begin ontime for anyone on a forty man roster. Chris talks about the meetings, his feelings on the matter and when he thinks it will all most likely get resolved. Of course we all hope it happens sooner rather than later. Don't miss our 100th episode of the Podcast! </p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me A Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">DSN Shop</a> </p>
47 min
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Texas Musician Wade McNutt
<p>Presented by <a href="http://www.dalsportsnation.com">Dallas Sports Nation</a> and brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com">Waltons</a>. Chris tian Musician CJ Berryman's best friend <a href="http://www.pianochops.com">Wade McNutt</a> joins the podcast to talk Rangers, his career and sing one of the songs from his 2021 album "<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5OTeeal8Ev7S4q6kSevJBh">Fall into Your Love</a> ". Wade then suprises the guys with a original song he wrote about the podcast, and Ben and CJ even join in the singing at the end of the song! You will not get the song out of your head after hearing it, I promise! You don't want to miss the second episode in our series of Texas musicians!  </p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me a Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">Dallas Sports Nation Shop</a> </p>
24 min
156
Texas Rangers Prospect Jax Biggers
<p>Presented by <a href="http://www.dalsportsnation.com">Dallas Sports Nation</a> and brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com">Waltons</a>. CJ si ts down and talks with Houstonian, former Arkansas baseball player and current Texas Rangers Prospect Jax Biggers. They discuss the 2021 baseball season, his relationship with Blain Crim, his short stint in AAA ball and what his goals are for the 2022 season. And as always, we find out what Jax go to at Whataburger is! </p> <p>We appreciate Jax taking the time with us here on the podcast. Leave us some love <a href="https://www.podcash.com/love-letters/pgFFy?fbclid=IwAR1BcymgoBHKuvv9-bG11oz3aK3Sfk2ZIAR9NLkVC16nQXYmpLLJqWMc1jY">here</a> to help us win some sponsorship money! All you have to do is leave a shot description of what you love about the show, and it will really help us out. Also, as always heck out or socials and give us some love. </p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me a Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a> </p> <p>Dallas Sports Nation Shop</p>
18 min
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Attack! Chris Halicke and a Wasp join the Show
<p>Presented by <a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/">Dallas Sports Nation</a> and brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com">Waltons</a>. Visit <a href="https://meatgistics.waltonsinc.com/?utm_campaign=meatgistics&amp;utm_source=direct">Meatgistics.com</a> for recipies, blogs and other great content! </p> <p>Ben and CJ are joined by Inside the Rangers beat writer Chris Halicke. Chris and the guys talk about who to spend another $30mm on to improve the Rangers. They talk indepth about Leody Tavares, Adolis Garcia, Dane Dunning and lots of other Texas Rangers players. The conversation moves to some of the best pitching performances in Rangers history as well as wasp attacks and making up new words #streech. </p> <p>At the end of the podcast the guys can't help but talk about the NFL playoffs and the career of Ben Rothlisberger seeing that Chris Halicke is a huge Steelers fan, and he takes some shots and Ben and his Broncos and CJ and his Cowboys.</p> <p>We talk about just about everything in the latest episode of the Ranger Report Podcast! Be sure to support the show in any of the ways listed below:</p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me A Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Merch Store</a> (New #chemopossum gear available)</p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=best-selling#MainContent">Dallas Sports Nations Store</a> </p>
45 min
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Texas Artist and Ranger Fan Abraham Alexander
<p>Presented by Dallas Sports Nation and brought to you in part by Waltons, The Ranger Report Proudly presents something different, a conversation with Texas Artist Abraham Alexander! Eric Nadel recommended him to Ben and CJ and the guys were impressed with his music. We thought that you all would enjoy hearing a conversation with this talented and down to earth Texan. Abraham was nice enough to play a few tunes for us at the end of the show and CJ even sings along with him! If you love Texas Music, then you will not want to miss this very special episode of the Podcast. </p>
24 min
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A Conversation With Texas Rangers Radio Broadca...
<p>Presented by <a href="http://www.dalsportsnation.com">Dallas Sports Nation</a> and brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com">Waltons</a>. Ben and CJ talk with Texas Rangers radio network broadcaster Matt Hicks. Matt and the guys discuss his career as a broadcaster going all the way back to how he got started in the business to his relationship with Eric Nadel. They talk about hobbies outside of baseball and even discuss his other broadcasting jobs over the years. Get to know Matt Hicks on this episode of the Ranger Report Podcast! </p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me a Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">Dallas Sports Nation Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.therangerreport.com/advertise-with-us/">Help send the podcast to spring training!</a> </p>
33 min
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This Lockout Sucks and Other Texas Rangers Thou...
<p>Presented by Dallas Sports Nation and brought to you in part by Waltons. Ben and CJ are joined by Kane McCutchen of Dallas Sports Nation, the guys discuss the lockout, the greatest Texas Ranger at each position as well as life and many other topics. Don't miss the episode, it is a good one! </p>
32 min
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Ricky Vanasco Joins the Show
<p>CJ and Ben are joined by the Texas Rangers number 12 prospect Ricky Vanasco. Ricky and the guys talk about being done with rehab, his excitment for spring training, the funniest thing anyone has ever said to him during a game and Ricky even has a question for the guys. If you are a Texas Rangers prospect junkie you do not want to miss this episode, brought to you by Waltons and presented by Dallas Sports Nation. </p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me a Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">The Ranger Report Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">Dallas Sports Nation Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/2022/01/02/the-ranger-report-looks-to-hit-the-road/">Advertise with us</a> </p>
18 min
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TR Sullivan Shares his Texas Rangers Memories
<p>CJ and retired Texas Rangers beat writer TR Sullivan sit down and talk a lot of Rangers history as well as the current state of the team. CJ and TR take trips down Rangers memory lane as well as have a little fun along the way. TR covered the Rangers for 32 years. You do not want to miss the first every episode without Ben! </p> <p>The Ranger Report Podcast is brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com">Waltons</a> and pr esented by <a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/">Dallas Sports Nation</a>. Be sure to check o ut the show links and help support the podcast and get some great free stuff along the way!</p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me a Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://wegentshop.com/collections/dallas?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent">Dallas Sports Nation Shop</a> </p>
30 min
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Texas Rangers Radio Broadcaster Jared Sandler
<p><a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/social-media/">Dallas Sports Nation</a> and the Ranger Report Podcast welcome Rangers radio network broadcaster Jared Sandler to the show. Jared talks about Ken Rosenthal and his exodus from the MLB network. CJ had some things to say on the subject as well as to Rob Manfred. Jared and guys then discuss everything Rangers from his favorite memory from 2021 to how competive he believes they will be in 2023. They talk pitching, fielding, trades and lots of other baseball topics on this episode of the Ranger Report Podcast, your top source for Texas Rangers news and information! As always brought to you in part by<a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com"> Waltons</a> . Use code Rangers15 for 15% off your first order!</p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Buy Me a Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="https://therangerreport.com/shop">The Ranger Report Podcast Shop</a> </p> <p><a href="https://dalsportsnation.com/2022/01/02/the-ranger-report-looks-to-hit-the-road/">Spring Training Support</a> </p>
43 min
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End of the Year Live Podcast
<p>Replay of a live broadcast where CJ and Ben are joined on Twiter Spaces by listeners of the show and Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast co-host John Moore. </p> <ul><li>Intro, announcment - The Ranger Report Podcast is now a part of Dallas Sports Nation! This will give us more access to the team and a much better chance of getting the interviews that you guys want! Thanks to the team at Dallas Sports Nation for bringing us into the fold!</li> <li>Top three moments from 2021 for the Rangers</li> <li>General Rangers talk</li> <li>Question and Answer segment</li> <li>Closing </li> </ul> <p>There is a ton of Rangers talk and information, and the guys would like to thank all of the Twitter followers that joined us and interacted with us during the show! We learned that Dr Mull is a small fan of Mikey Tettleton, Sean has Sammy Sosa almost in his top three and we got some other great questions from Scot! If you missed it, you can hear it all go down here. Be sure to support the show through the following channels:</p> <p>Patreon</p> <p>Buy Me A Coffee</p> <p>Shop</p> <p>Thank you all for such a great 2021. We can't wait to see what 2022 brings for the podcast and a special thanks again for Dallas Sports Nation and their willingness to partner with the podcast. It is going to be an amazing 2022 you guys!</p>
51 min
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Texas Rangers Prospect Blaine Crim
<p>Ben and CJ are joined by Texas Rangers prospect Blaine Crim. Blaine talks draft day, his success at high A ball, Frisco and in Winter Ball as well as tells the guys a few stories along the way. If you don't know Blaine Crim you need to! Don't miss this addition of the Ranger Report Podcast!</p> <p><a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreportpodcast">Buy Me A Coffee</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.therangerreport.com/shop">Merch Store</a> </p>
22 min
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Zak Kent Joins the Show
<p>Ben is joined by Rangers prospect Zak Kent. Zak and Ben talk about pitching, the 2021 season, how he feels going forward into 2022 and all other kind of fun facts. Thanks to Zak Kent for joining us and giving us a little time in this Holiday season. </p>
22 min
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Best of 2021 - The Interviews
<p>A look back at some of the guests we have had on and some of the questions and answers that were discussed. Order is:</p> <p>Victor Rojas</p> <p>Jeff Wilson</p> <p>Kennedi Landry</p> <p>Jared Sandler</p> <p>Bubba Thompson</p> <p>Josh Stowers</p> <p>Curtis Terry</p> <p>Chris Halicke</p> <p>Mason Englert</p> <p>Luis Angel Acuna</p> <p>Levi Weaver </p> <p>Taylor Hearn</p> <p>Eric Nadel</p> <p>Hope you enjoy this look back at a great 2021 for the podcast!</p>
34 min
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Christmas Comes Early: Eric Nadel Joins the Pod...
<p>You read the title right! The Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Eric Nadel joins CJ and Ben to talk about his career, reminice about the Rangers, talk about the 2010 famous call when A-Rod struck out and many other topics. This is the one episode that you need to share with your friends and family and everyone you know! Eric Nadel y'all!</p>
6 min
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Worlds Collide! The Guys are Joined by the Texa...
<p>CJ and Ben are joined by the Texas Rangers Baseball Podcast hosts <a href="http://jeffwilson.substack.com">Jeff Wilson</a> and John Moore (aka <a href="https://twitter.com/reclinernerd">the recliner nerd</a>). The discussion bounces around from their excellent podcast and how they got started, Jeff's website that you should already be subscribed too, and TR Sullivan and his writings on Jeff's site. They talk a little baseball in there as well. One of the funniest episodes we've published so far, you never know what will be said when you have four Rangers podcasters together on one episode! Enjoy the show and don't forget to leave us a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ranger-report-podcast/id1417637765">Apple Podcasts</a>, donate on <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">Bu</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/therangerreport">y Me a Coffee</a> or <a href="https://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Patreon</a> , and buy some merchandice on our <a href="http://therangerreport.com/shop">website</a>. We ha ve lots of great merch available! Thanks for all your support in 2021! </p>
40 min
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Free Agent Signings and Ignorant Dodger Fans
<p>CJ and Ben talk about the news of the week. The four major free agent signings that the Texas Rangers had as well as the LA Dodger writer who tweeted a picture of Corey Seager and then had some highly intellegent Dodger fans comment on it. The boys also talk about a new series on the site based on an upcomming book by Ben with the working title "The Almost Champions - The 2009-2012 Texas Rangers". Ben tries to get CJ to guess the opening day roster and they have some fun and the show goes off the rails. You don't want to miss an episode of The Ranger Report Podcast, brought to you by <a href="http://www.waltonsinc.com">Waltons</a> . Use code Rangers15 for 15% off your first order. </p>
32 min
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Taylor Hearn
Ben and CJ sit down with Texas Rangers starter Taylor Hearn
15 min
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Levi Weaver From the Athletic
<p>CJ and Ben talk with Athletic writer Levi Weaver about the current free agency talk concerning the Rangers. They talk about the Mets signing Marte, about the shortstop situation. Then they discuss pitching and of course the minor leagues and where it stands. You do not want to miss our conversation with the great Levi Weaver. Follow him or twitter and be sure to subscribe to the Athletic to read all his work. </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ThreeTwoEephus">Levi on Twitter</a> </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/bdieter75">Ben on Twitter</a> </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/CJB_RR">CJ on Twitter</a> </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/TheRangerReport">The Podcast on Twitter</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/therangerreport">Pateron</a> </p> <p><a href="http://therangerreport.com/shop">Merch Store</a> </p>
25 min
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Chris Halicke Part Two - Get This Man Verified ...
<p>CJ, Ben and guest Chris Halicke talk roster moves, 40 man, protected and non protected players as well as the Free Agent market and who the Rangers should consider. They take some time at the end to discuss one of the most important topics in the DFW area, getting Chris verified on Twitter! Part two of two.</p>
26 min
174
Chris Halicke Joins to Talk Off-Season News and...
<p>Ben and CJ are joined by Chris Halicke, Rangers beat writer for Sports Illustrated. Chris and the guys talk about the futre of the off-season, the pitching and short stop market as well as other Rangers news and notes. Don't miss this episode. </p>
21 min
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CJ is Under the Weather But We Press On
<p>Ben and CJ talk about the current World Series, the Rangers pitching staff if the season started today and lots of other baseball topics on this episode of the podcast. CJ has been sick but still wanted to get a pod out so enjoy the latest episode of the guys talking Texas Rangers. As always, thanks to Waltons for sponsoring the podcast!</p>
21 min