The Battery Sports Talk with Jake Picker and Joel Langstein

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Jake Picker and Joel Langstein, college baseball teammates and lifelong sportsmen, have done it all. From the field to the radio booth, Jake and Joel bring their experienced and fiery opinions to all things sports.

  1. 09/14/2021

    LOL Mets

    The guys talk about the controversies surrounding the New York Mets and why booing your fans is probably not the best idea if you're an underperforming player.  Originally recorded September 1, 2021  Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)

    19 min

  2. 07/30/2021

    Deal, or No Deal?

    With newcomer Joel Langstein filling in for Riebs, the guys discuss the MLB Trade Deadline. Some trades already in the books, others are sure to be made before the official deadline (July 30th at 4pm), and the pennant chase gets started with a bang.  Will your team make a deal? Let us know who's on your team's wish list by hitting us up @batterypod!  Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)

    25 min

  3. 06/24/2021

    A Sticky Situation

    Jake, Matt and Max discuss the revelation in MLB that pitchers have been using foreign "sticky" substances and give their thoughts on the league's sudden response.  Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)

    25 min

  4. 06/06/2021

    Dynamic Duos

    From Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, Major League Baseball has seen its share of legendary "Dynamic Duos." Jake and Matt discuss their personal favorites from today's game and the impacts they're making on the diamond.  Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)

    16 min

  5. 05/29/2021

    No-Hitter Season

    In this short MLB season so far, the rare feat of a no-hitter has become, well, not so rare. Jake and Matt discuss the changes in hitting and pitching that have resulted in a lack of offense around the league, as well as the spate of Mets injuries. Plus, a fun fact that'll bring you back to the early 1900's!  Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)  Sound FX: Thunder created by Grant Evans, used with CC BY 3.0 license.

    22 min

  6. 05/08/2021

    Feat. Chicago White Sox Analyst Wataru Ando

    For quite some time, Jake and Matt have been going at each other on this show about the role of analytics in baseball. Actual MLB analyst Wataru Ando of the Chicago White Sox joins The Battery to settle the debate.  Originally recorded May 5th, 2021.  Intro/Outro Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)

    27 min

  7. 04/28/2021

    Benched

    With Max riding the pine, Matt and Jake talk about the dominance of Jacob deGrom and shine the "Battery Sports Spotlight" on some early surprises and the best moments of the past week in baseball.  Originally recorded April 24, 2021 Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)

    29 min

  8. 04/19/2021

    A Day to Remember

    The guys discuss Jackie Robinson Day and the late pioneer's legacy on and off the field. They discuss Carlos Rodon's near-perfect game and its place in the White Sox' illustrious no-hitter history. And they introduce two new segments: Would You Rather, and The Battery Spotlight.   Originally recorded on April 15, 2021  Music: Barricade by Scott Holmes (CC BY 2.0)

    27 min
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Jake Picker and Joel Langstein, college baseball teammates and lifelong sportsmen, have done it all. From the field to the radio booth, Jake and Joel bring their experienced and fiery opinions to all things sports.

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