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Inside the Foul

Inside the Foul

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Our story didn’t start behind microphones or with big ideas about content and reach. It started on dirt fields under early evening skies, dragging fields with rakes in our hands and baseball on our minds. We were just two coaches, making sure our kids were learning baseball the right way: not just the mechanics, but the respect, the patience, the love for the game. In those hours between batting practice and chalking foul lines, between lineup cards and cleaning up sunflower seed shells, we went from being friends to something more like family. Baseball has a funny way of doing that. It ties people together through shared joy, heartbreak, teaching, learning, and the quiet moments when the field lights finally shut off and you’re still talking baseball in the parking lot. That closeness carried into our lives off the field, right up to Thanksgiving of 2024. We call it Friendsgiving, a simple gathering of the people who matter to us. And, of course, as the plates emptied and the laughter got louder, baseball once again took the front seat. The stories, the debates, the questions, the memories. At some point, someone at the table—half amused, half serious—asked, “Why don’t you guys have a podcast? It feels like we’re listening to one already.” We laughed it off at first. But the idea stayed, like a hanging curveball begging to be hit. Over the next few months, we imagineered the idea out loud: what it could be, how it could sound, what we would bring that was truly ours. By February 2025, we stopped imagining and stepped up to the plate. We recorded our first episodes—talking free agency drama, trivia that got a little too competitive, and friendly banter that never needed a script. And that was the moment Inside the Foul was born. Inside the Foul is more than a baseball podcast. It’s the dugout talk. The behind-the-scenes knowing nods. It’s big-league headlines mixed with the small moments that make baseball feel like home. We bring in players, coaches, and baseball minds who have lived the game, and we ask real questions—the kind that come from curiosity, research, and a genuine love for the sport. It’s storytelling. It’s analysis. It’s the joy of a clean double play and the sting of a strikeout looking. It’s baseball the way we’ve always known it: honest, passionate, and just a little salty. If you love the game, we think you’ll feel right at home here. Inside the Foul

CHRIS ETHAN Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • The Billion Dollar Problem.

    The Billion Dollar Problem.
    23 Oct 2026

    The Dodgers just got exposed, and the real question is whether they lost a playoff series - or handed baseball its biggest salary-cap argument yet.Inside The Foul breaks down the chaos behind Milwaukee's statement win, from the Brewers' ruthless team-wide production to the weirdly flat energy from a superstar-laden Dodgers roster. If you care about playoff baseball, payroll politics, or why a team built on depth and discipline can embarrass a lineup full of names, this one is for you.You’ll hear Chris and Ethan go deep on:
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The postseason chaos nobody wants to talk about, but every baseball fan needs to hear. Two salty hosts turn elimination pain into a brutally honest, wildly funny breakdown of why the playoffs expose everything - bad fundamentals, bad management, bad

    The postseason chaos nobody wants to talk about, but every baseball fan needs to hear. Two salty hosts turn elimination pain into a brutally honest, wildly funny breakdown of why the playoffs expose everything - bad fundamentals, bad management, bad
    16 Oct 2026

    The postseason chaos nobody wants to talk about, but every baseball fan needs to hear. Two salty hosts turn elimination pain into a brutally honest, wildly funny breakdown of why the playoffs expose everything - bad fundamentals, bad management, bad vibes, and why some teams just want it more. After getting bounced, Chris and Ethan don’t hold back. They go off on the Yankees’ postseason collapse, the problem with analytics overruling instinct, and why one superstar injury can’t explain a lineup that forgets how to hit, field, or execute the small stuff. They also pull apart the bigger October picture: which teams are built for a championship run, which ones are pretending, and why the Dodgers feel inevitable while the Brewers, White Sox, Rays, and Guardians each bring a different kind of danger. You'll hear sharp takes on Aaron Boone, Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, Ben Rice, Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Yamamoto, and the management decisions that can make or break a season. The conversation gets especially heated around MLB’s postseason format, the value of 162 games, whether shorter series would punish division winners, and why playoff baseball is at its best when every pitch feels like survival. Chris and Ethan also dig into what separates hungry teams from dead weight - from young clubs playing loose and fearless to big-name rosters that lean on reputation instead of results. Along the way, they debate bullpen depth, pitch selection, home-field advantage, and the weird, wonderful truth that sometimes the team with the cleanest baseball wins because it simply wants it more. If you love unfiltered baseball talk, postseason rage, and arguments that only get better as the stakes get worse, this episode is for you. Perfect for fans who want honesty over politeness and still believe October baseball should hurt a little. give me some title idea for this…
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    1 hr and 16 min
  • Expectations Are Made-Up Realities: Baseball, Pressure & Perspective with Shane Greene

    Expectations Are Made-Up Realities: Baseball, Pressure & Perspective with Shane Greene
    9 Oct 2026

    Shane Green shares his journey from Claremont, Florida, to Major League Baseball, highlighting the challenges, adaptations, and mental resilience required to succeed at the highest level of baseball. Shane Greene shares insights into the mental toughness required for closing in baseball, the importance of mindset, and how to handle the pressures of high-stakes situations. This episode explores the mental side of sports, personal resilience, and strategies for success.
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    1 hr and 30 min
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