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Talk the Plank: A Pittsburgh Pirates podcast FFSN

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    • 4.1 • 19 Ratings

The home of FFSN's Pittsburgh Pirates podcast feed. A feed for the Pirates fan, by the Pirates fan.

    Inside PNC Park for Paul Skenes' Debut

    Inside PNC Park for Paul Skenes' Debut

    If you weren't at PNC Park Saturday afternoon for the debut of last year's top draft pick Paul Skenes, Jake Slebodnick brings some of the sounds from the near-sellout crowd to you. Also, Connor Joe and Oneil Cruz are riding respective hot streaks. Are they poised to breakout soon?

    Follow Jake on Twitter: @_RadioJake
    Follow the rest of the crew: @AustinRBechtold, @Wins_Williams, @haleyrhine_
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    Stay tuned for Talk The Plank throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates season. The next episode of the podcast is just around the corner!
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    • 26 min
    Sara Sanchez of Bleed Cubbie Blue joins the show

    Sara Sanchez of Bleed Cubbie Blue joins the show

    In this episode, Jake is joined by Sara Sanchez, contributor for SB Nation's Chicago Cubs' website "Bleed Cubbie Blue," to chat about the upcoming weekend series in Pittsburgh between the Pirates and Cubs. Sara also gives her thoughts on Paul Skenes, who is set to make his debut Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh; the Cubs' struggles on defense; and the rise of Shota Imanaga.

    Follow Sara on Twitter: @BCB_Sara
    Check out Bleed Cubbie Blue: https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/
    Follow Jake on Twitter: @_RadioJake
    Follow the rest of the crew: @AustinRBechtold, @Wins_Williams, @haleyrhine_
    Follow Talk the Plank on Twitter: @TalkthePlankPod
    Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Send all feedback, comments, and questions to jake.slebodnick@gmail.com. Leave any questions and comments for the next podcast in the comment section.
    Stay tuned for Talk The Plank throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates season. The next episode of the podcast is just around the corner!
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    • 31 min
    Could Bailey Falter, Pirates benefit from a six-man rotation?

    Could Bailey Falter, Pirates benefit from a six-man rotation?

    With Paul Skenes' promotion on the horizon, and with Bailey Falter continuing to be a key starter for the Pirates early in the season, should the Pirates explore utilizing a six-man rotation to preserve the team's young arms?

    Follow Jake on Twitter: @_RadioJake
    Follow the rest of the crew: @AustinRBechtold, @Wins_Williams, @haleyrhine_
    Follow Talk the Plank on Twitter: @TalkthePlankPod
    Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Send all feedback, comments, and questions to jake.slebodnick@gmail.com. Leave any questions and comments for the next podcast in the comment section.
    Stay tuned for Talk The Plank throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates season. The next episode of the podcast is just around the corner!
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    • 29 min
    Pirates prospect and Bethel Park native Justin Meis talks rooming, working with Jared Jones

    Pirates prospect and Bethel Park native Justin Meis talks rooming, working with Jared Jones

    From living together in the minor leagues to working together on the baseball diamond, Pirates prospect and current pitcher for the Altoona Curve Justin Meis knew Jared Jones would catch on quickly in MLB. In this episode, Meis and Austin Bechtold break down Meis and Jones's time together in Bradenton and more!

    Follow Austin on Twitter: @AustinRBechtold
    Follow Justin on Twitter: @justinmeis2
    Follow the rest of the crew: @_RadioJake, @Wins_Williams, @haleyrhine_
    Follow Talk the Plank on Twitter: @TalkthePlankPod
    Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Send all feedback, comments, and questions to jake.slebodnick@gmail.com. Leave any questions and comments for the next podcast in the comment section.
    Stay tuned for Talk The Plank throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates season. The next episode of the podcast is just around the corner!
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    • 25 min
    We don't win out here

    We don't win out here

    Spinning off Rowdy Tellez's "We don't do that out here," Jake talks about how the Pirates' offense has cooled off, the disappointing bullpen and Tellez's dead gap in the lineup.

    Follow Jake on Twitter: @_RadioJake
    Follow the rest of the crew: @AustinRBechtold, @Wins_Williams, @haleyrhine_
    Follow Talk the Plank on Twitter: @TalkthePlankPod
    Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Send all feedback, comments, and questions to jake.slebodnick@gmail.com. Leave any questions and comments for the next podcast in the comment section.
    Stay tuned for Talk The Plank throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates season. The next episode of the podcast is just around the corner!
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    • 27 min
    More history for Andrew McCutchen!

    More history for Andrew McCutchen!

    The Pirates split a four-game set with the Phillies over the weekend BUT there were some standout moments, including Andrew McCutchen hitting his 300th career home run.
    Follow Jake on Twitter: @_RadioJake
    Follow the rest of the crew: @AustinRBechtold, @Wins_Williams, @haleyrhine_
    Follow Talk the Plank on Twitter: @TalkthePlankPod
    Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Send all feedback, comments, and questions to jake.slebodnick@gmail.com. Leave any questions and comments for the next podcast in the comment section.
    Stay tuned for Talk The Plank throughout the Pittsburgh Pirates season. The next episode of the podcast is just around the corner!
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    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Playeroftheappgame ,

Good except for one presenter

The podcast is well done for the most part. That being said, they need to get the girl podcaster out of there. She is a really bad speaker (clearly reading a script) and seems to lack the knowledge required to properly commentate on the team’s performance. The other people are decent speakers who demonstrate knowledge of the team.

bm0679 ,

Cutting Out

Why does the one dude-I believe it’s Jake-always get cut off before he is done talking?

Ledeim ,

Leave Personalitie’s Out Of It ?

It’s really really hard to leave personalities out of a “pod cast” such as “this one”. Two guys with zero personality unfortunately. One guy is constantly sucking on his teeth like he’s slurping up the other dude and the other dude uses profanity to cover his lack of baseball knowledge. Sounds like two fruitcakes b.s.ing at the unemployment line. Girls just end it. Start a podcast that you are familiar with. Like old MTV reality shows. Gawd!

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