Championship Or Bust

Zach Hecht
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  • Baseball
  • Updated Biweekly

Welcome to Championship or Bust, where hosts Josh, Mac and Zach breakdown every World Series since their inception in 1903. Join us as we debate baseball's ultimate goal, all time greats, and random current events!

  1. May 26

    Episode 57 - The 1946 World Series- Slaughter's Mad Dash

    We breakdown Ted Williams only World Series appearance in which the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Red Sox in a hard fought 7 game series.  We remember John Sterling and Bobby Cox in the current events section, and also discuss if CC should really be on the Brewers wall of fame.

    1h 12m
  2. Episode 56 - The 1945 World Series- The World's Worst Series

    Apr 16

    Episode 56 - The 1945 World Series- The World's Worst Series

    We cover one of the worst world series of all time in terms of talent on the field as the Tigers best the Cubs in 7 games and win their second championship and first since 1935. First Impressions of ABS? Should CC's number be retired? How about Beltran? Answers to all this and more on the latest episode of Championship or Bust!

    1h 4m
  3. Episode 55 - 2026 Season Preview

    Mar 24

    Episode 55 - 2026 Season Preview

    Division Projections Award PredictionsWill Zach stick with his Red Sox prediction? Does Josh like the Reds this year? Who's in Mac's top 5? All this and more in the latest COB Preview!

    1h 5m
  4. Episode 54 - 1944 World Series- The Trolley Series

    Feb 19

    Episode 54 - 1944 World Series- The Trolley Series

    The gang discuss the first and only all St. Louis matchup in the World Series as the Cardinals beat the Browns in 6 games. Most of the big stars in the game were off fighting in the war, which is why a team like the Brown's won a pennant in the first place. What does Tony Clark stepping down mean for the impending lockout? What can the MLB learn from this Clase investigation and being in bed with gambling organizations?  All this and more in the latest episode of Championship or Bust!

    1 hr
  5. Episode 53 - 1943 World Series and HOF Results

    Feb 3

    Episode 53 - 1943 World Series and HOF Results

    Yankees win the rematch over the Cardinals as most of the games big stars are off serving in WWII (Zach shudders). As the HOF welcomes Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran, Mac breaks down the biggest winners and losers from this year, and possible storylines for next year's class.

    1h 10m
  6. Episode 52 - 1942 World Series- "Stan the Man"

    Jan 16

    Episode 52 - 1942 World Series- "Stan the Man"

    The boys breakdown the 1942 World Series in which the Cardinals beat the Yankees and win their first championship since 1934. We have the privilege of introducing Stan Musial to the pod, and where he ranks on a list of all-time players.  *This episode was recorded on 1/7, ahead of the major FA signings* Current event topics include Josh's rant on Cashman passing up on the latest international signings and Zach's new gam "Gun to the Head"

    1h 16m
  7. Episode 51 - 1941 World Series and Lance Berkman?

    Jan 6

    Episode 51 - 1941 World Series and Lance Berkman?

    Josh breaks down the 1941 World Series in which the Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in 5 games.  We debate the HOF cases of Pee Wee Reese and Phil Rizzuto. Does Rizzuto's status as an all-time Yankee and broadcast resume help or hurt his case? The gang also talks everything Mets related after the winter meetings (this episode was recorded on 12/17/25).

    1h 19m
  8. Episode 50 - CoB's HOF Class of 2026

    12/02/2025

    Episode 50 - CoB's HOF Class of 2026

    The ballots are in! The gang casts their respective votes for the 2026 Veterans committee and BBWAA ballot for this years HOF class.  We start with a tough veterans committee lineup and move through a weaker BBWAA ballot. Will anybody be inducted this year? Will any votes flip? Will Zach vote for a reliever? Find out this and more on a PACKED new episode of Championship or Bust (just don't vote for Hunter Pence please)!

    1h 42m
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Welcome to Championship or Bust, where hosts Josh, Mac and Zach breakdown every World Series since their inception in 1903. Join us as we debate baseball's ultimate goal, all time greats, and random current events!

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