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Staffcast

Richard Staff
Baseball
Minor League Baseball
Jerry Blevins
Oakland Athletics
Major League Baseball
New York Mets
Sports Culture
Media Scrutiny
Mental Health
World Series
Cow Tools
Baseball Movies
Social Media
Chicago Cubs
Arizona Diamondbacks
Feral Hogs
Bullpen
Michael Hermosillo
Ichiro Suzuki
Goonies

Richard Staff, Tom Hackimer, Trevor Hildenberger, and Sean Doolittle come together for baseball's foulest creation: Staffcast

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For episode 77 of Staffcast, a lonely Richard is joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan to get to the bottom of all life's problems.

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For episode 76 of Staffcast, Sean, Tom, and Richard are joined by Sports Illustrated's Emma Baccellieri to talk about bike lanes, the marine traffic app, various ship names, rating name puns, Master and Commander, Wikipedia's best photo, the best and... more

For episode 75 of Staffcast, Sean and Richard are at long last joined by Jane, Lauren, and Stephen of Batting Around to talk about Sean's oppo research, the horrors of Jobs, suddenly being old, running for office, going to Adin Ross' house, drinking ... more

For episode 74 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by Baseball Prospectus' Jeffrey Paternostro and Jarrett Seidler to talk about Jeff Epstein, the longest production cars, Italian convertibles, nostalgia bait, Brigham Yum, ranking presidential d... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Passan
Baseball writer invited onto the show
Episode: 77 - Listen, Fat with Jeff Passan
Sean Doolittle
Assistant pitching coach for the Washington Nationals and former MLB player.
Washington Nationals
Episode: 75 - Are You Carrying the Flame with Batting Around
Will Klein
World Series champion and reliever
Los Angeles Dodgers
Episode: 72 - Gimmie Dat with Will Klein
Jon Becker
Roster expert at FanGraphs
FanGraphs
Episode: 71 - Don Rickles and Mesothelioma with Jon Becker
Michael Baumann
A writer at FanGraphs
FanGraphs
Episode: 70 - Fox's Most Outrageous New Comedy with Michael Baumann
Kevin Brown
Voice of the Baltimore Orioles and sports broadcaster
Baltimore Orioles
Episode: 69 - Everything's Either Woke or Strategy with Kevin Brown
Adam Ottavino
New York's favorite Relief Pitcher
New York Mets
Episode: 68 - How Did I Do That with Adam Ottavino
Emily Lipstein
Guest joining the conversation alongside Dave Colon
Episode: 66 - Basebalkanization with Emily Lipstein and Dave Colon
Dave Colon
Co-host and guest discussing the run over by a car game
Streetsblog
Episode: 66 - Basebalkanization with Emily Lipstein and Dave Colon

Hosts

Richard Staff
Host noted for leading discussions with deep baseball knowledge and comedic banter.
Tom Hackimer
Co-host with practical baseball experience and collaborative on-air dynamic.
Trevor Hildenberger
Co-host bringing pitching perspective and laid-back humor.
Sean Doolittle
Co-host and commentator with MLB playing and coaching background.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • perfect

    elite and undefeated in the sports podcasting space

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R-Pro Dart
    United States2 months ago
  • I’m one of the 3 people still listening

    Great job son!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard Staff’s Mom
    United States10 months ago
  • Folks

    Whether or not he’s a real guy is irrelevant, Rich does a great job as the ringleader of this pod. I listen to the end of every episode, and I’m not his mother! Highly recommend to most baseball fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BirdBoy4Life
    United Statesa year ago
  • great podcast

    never has baseball been more entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    postcardenjoyer
    United Statesa year ago
  • best baseball pod

    better than lib effectively wild

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam Covington
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and topics are varied and engaging, with strong chemistry among hosts.
High entertainment value; discussions stay entertaining even when covering deep analytics or historical anecdotes.
Listeners praise the host banter and witty takes on baseball culture.

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Apple Podcasts
#141
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#92
Mexico/Sports/Baseball

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72 - Gimmie Dat with Will Klein
Q: Tell us about that experience.
It was a whirlwind; I was keeping in shape for a potential call, then suddenly got on the roster right before game one.
72 - Gimmie Dat with Will Klein
Q: Will, have you gotten used to the sound of that yet? World Series champ?
No, it still feels surreal after the experience I went through before and during the World Series.
69 - Everything's Either Woke or Strategy with Kevin Brown
Q: What was the process like to get ready for the playoffs?
Kevin Brown discusses the hectic schedule of preparing for different series and adapting to calling games for teams he wasn't very familiar with throughout the season.
44 - Rank The Beatles with Lindsey Adler
Q: Could you rank the Beatles real quick?
The Beatles go George, Paul, John, Ringo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staffcast

What is Staffcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends baseball culture, humor, and thoughtful commentary through a rotating cast of players, coaches, journalists, and creators. Episodes skew toward discussions of baseball dynamics, broadcasting, and fan culture, often weaving personal anecdotes with witty banter and pop-culture tangents. A standout aspect is the hosting duo's chemistry and willingness to push into quirky side topics—ranging from gear and stats to travel, memes, and regional quirks—while still delivering insights for serious baseball fans and industry watchers. Listeners can expect entertaining yet informative conversations with high-engagement guests from sports media, analytics, and the broader baseball ecosystem, making it a good fit for sponsors seeking a f... more

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Which podcasts are similar to Staffcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Staffcast:

1. Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
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4. Nothing But Respect
5. Batting Around Podcast

How many episodes of Staffcast are there?

Staffcast launched 2 years ago and published 77 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Staffcast?

Recent guests on Staffcast include:

1. Jeff Passan
2. Sean Doolittle
3. Will Klein
4. Jon Becker
5. Michael Baumann
6. Kevin Brown
7. Adam Ottavino
8. Emily Lipstein

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