Dump On The Ump

12/05/2023

‎Show Dump On The Ump, Ep The Eternal Return of the Same (Baseball) - May 11, 2023

12/04/2023

New Podcast: Fear and Loathing in Pittsburgh

The umps suck and are only going to get worse; the new MLB calendar sucks; are MLB rivalries going to dissipate?; complaining about the new rules; Joel goes to Pittsburgh

The umps suck and are only going to get worse; the new MLB calendar sucks; are MLB rivalries going to dissipate?; complaining about the new rules; Joel goes to Pittsburgh

19/01/2023

New Podcast: Covering All Our Bases

Sam, Joel, and Thomas talk about the NFL Playoffs, the war in Ukraine, Kirk Cousins, the greatest dynasties in MLB history, the planet Pluto, the Lidom series final, Social Media vs Sports Radio, third base vs shortstop, college basketball, January 6th, Hunter S. Thompson, great MLB books ...

Sam, Joel, and Thomas talk about the NFL Playoffs, the war in Ukraine, Kirk Cousins, the greatest dynasties in MLB history, the planet Pluto, the Lidom series final, Social Media vs Sports Radio, thir

12/01/2023

Joel, Sam, and Thomas talk about all the latest intrigues with Carlos Correa; how stupid the Chicago Bears would be to move on from Justin Fields; how Trevor Story was so excited to play shortstop he hurt himself; how this might be the golden age of Seattle sports; and the age-old debate of third base versus shortstop!

Joel, Sam, and Thomas talk about all the latest intrigues with Carlos Correa; how stupid the Chicago Bears would be to move on from Justin Fields; how Trevor Story was so excited to play shortstop he

08/01/2023

New Podcast! Sam and Joel ring in the New Year by talking about the latest in MLB Free Agency. The Red Sox have signed Rafael Devers for 11 more years, and Andrew Benintendi joins the White Sox. Also: The board game Clue goes woke! And: What international dictators are secret baseball fanatics?

Sam and Joel ring in the New Year by talking about the latest in MLB Free Agency. The Red Sox have signed Rafael Devers for 11 more years, and Andrew Benintendi joins the White Sox. Also: The board g

24/12/2022

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Sam and Joel are back to talk about the early returns on the MLB’s Winter Meetings; how baseball is going to increasingly monetize the offseason; why there are too many college football games; and a little bit of World Cup soccer!

Sam and Joel are back to talk about the early returns on the MLB’s Winter Meetings; how baseball is going to increasingly monetize the offseason; why there are too many college football games…

20/12/2022

‎Show Dump On The Ump, Ep Winter Meetings Part 1 - Dec 19, 2022

18/12/2022

So … a match dominated by one team, but in typical soccer fashion ends in a tie, so we play HORSE to see who wins it all, and the better team wins through blind luck.

03/11/2022

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It's the World Series! The Phillies lead 2-1, and is Bryce Harper finally making his stamp as a superstar? The White Sox have hired a new manager; Thomas tells his story about going to the ALDS; and Tony Gwynn was really good at baseball. Also: Avatar, The Movie: Not So Great.

It's the World Series! The Phillies lead 2-1, and is Bryce Harper finally making his stamp as a superstar? The White Sox have hired a new manager; Thomas tells his story about going to the ALDS; and T

14/09/2022

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Supervillain Rob Manfred is back, imposing new rules designed to make baseball fans as miserable as he is. Also in this episode: We watch Minor League Baseball and middle school baseball; Tony La Rus

22/06/2022

New Podcast: White Sox Panic Button

Joel welcomes back Justin from Bad Guy Radio for an emergency broadcast after the Chicago White Sox lose 3 out of their last 4. Is this the end of Chicago’s season? Are the fans right that it’s time to “Fire Tony”? Also: Aaron Judge is putting together an MVP season; the Dodgers are in for a fight in the NL West; and we talk about how to construct a line-up.

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Joel welcomes back Justin from Bad Guy Radio for an emergency broadcast after the Chicago White Sox lose 3 out of their last 4. Is this the end of Chicago’s season? Are the fans right that it…

19/05/2022

New Podcast: Cancel Culture Comes For Dump On The Ump!

We’re Back! Joel talks about getting the account banned from Twitter (it got returned). Nathan Eovaldi of the Red Sox gave up 5 home runs in one inning to the Astros, and the White Sox and Mariners also continue to struggle. We also talk about MLB’s Dead Balls, and Sam went to a Mets game!

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We’re Back! Joel talks about getting the account banned from Twitter (it got returned). Nathan Eovaldi of the Red Sox gave up 5 home runs in one inning to the Astros, and the White Sox and Ma…

18/05/2022

New Podcast!

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Sam, Thomas, and Joel are all up in their feelings about baseball! They talk about hating baseball players for no reason, why the Boston Red Sox have been so bad this season, and what makes an excellent major league ball park.

Sam, Thomas, and Joel are all up in their feelings about baseball! They talk about hating baseball players for no reason, why the Boston Red Sox have been so bad this season, and what makes an exce…

26/04/2022

New Podcast: Giving The Fans The Bird

Sam, Joel, and Thomas are back to talk about Week Two in Major League Baseball! The Seattle Mariners are trending up, the Chicago White Sox are trending down, the NBA Playoffs are going on, and when is it OK for a professional athlete to flip the opposing fans the bird?

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Sam, Joel, and Thomas are back to talk about Week Two in Major League Baseball! The Seattle Mariners are trending up, the Chicago White Sox are trending down, the NBA Playoffs are going on, and whe…

14/04/2022

Baseball is finally back in America! Sam, Thomas, and Joel are here to give their impressions of the first week of the MLB Season, and updates on the Red Sox, Mariners, and White Sox. Also: Aaron Judge is an idiot for turning down his deal with the Yankees, and you can make literally anything into a sport.

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Baseball is finally back in America! Sam, Thomas, and Joel are here to give their impressions of the first week of the MLB Season, and updates on the Red Sox, Mariners, and White Sox. Also: Aaron J…

13/04/2022

It’s time for the Dump On The Ump AL East Preview! In a stacked division, Red Sox fan Sam obviously thinks that Boston will come out on top, but don’t sleep on the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Rays, either!

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It’s time for the Dump On The Ump AL East Preview! In a stacked division, Red Sox fan Sam obviously thinks that Boston will come out on top, but don’t sleep on the Yankees, Blue Jays, o…

02/04/2022

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Joel and Sam preview the 2022 AL Central Division. The Minnesota Twins have made some big moves in the offseason, but the Chicago White Sox should be favored to repeat as division champs. Also: Sam gives his latest hottakes on Ukraine and the Oscars!

Joel and Sam preview the 2022 AL Central Division. The Minnesota Twins have made some big moves in the offseason, but the Chicago White Sox should be favored to repeat as division champs. Also: Sam…

28/03/2022

New Podcast! Story to the Red Sox, Correa to the Twins! The gang is all here! Joel, Sam, Thomas, and Justin (from Bad Guy Radio) are on the podcast, talking about MLB’s offseason deals, including Trevor Story to the Red Sox and Carlos Correa to the Twins!

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The gang is all here! Joel, Sam, Thomas, and Justin (from Bad Guy Radio) are on the podcast, talking about MLB’s offseason deals, including Trevor Story to the Red Sox and Carlos Correa to th…

24/03/2022

New Podcast: Thank God, Baseball is Back! Thomas, Sam, and Joel are back to talk about the latest updates in Major League Baseball’s labor lockout – oh wait, no we’re a week late. Check out Thomas’ updates on Spring, and Joel’s updates on Spring Training.

18/02/2022

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Joel and Sam are back, and are talking about the best foods to have with your Super Bowl! From seven-layer dip and chips and guac to chicken wings and all sorts of seafood, we cover it all. Also: We also talk a little football.

Joel and Sam are back, and are talking about the best foods to have with your Super Bowl! From seven-layer dip and chips and guac to chicken wings and all sorts of seafood, we cover it all. Also: W…

03/02/2022

New Podcast! Tom Brady's Construct - Joel, Sam, and Thomas are back! Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL – it’s his world and we’re all just living in it; the MLB CBA negotiations have stalled again – is baseball doomed? And we restart the Hall of Fame debates! Is David Ortiz really more deserving than Edgar Martinez?

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Joel, Sam, and Thomas are back! Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL – it’s his world and we’re all just living in it; the MLB CBA negotiations have stalled again & #821…

30/01/2022

New Podcast: Top O' The Crock: The Perfect Cuban Sandwich

In this week’s episode of Top O’ The Crock, Sam tells us about his recent trip to South Florida, his search there for the perfect Cuban Sandwich, and his adventures trying to get that sandwich past security.

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In this week’s episode of Top O’ The Crock, Sam tells us about his recent trip to South Florida, his search there for the perfect Cuban Sandwich, and his adventures trying to get that s…

28/01/2022

New Podcast! "Barry Bonds Was Robbed, featuring Justin of Bad Guy Radio"

Dump On The Ump welcomes Justin () to the podcast! They talk about the Red Sox, the nature of fandom, the MLB Lockout, and the recent Hall of Fame voting!

https://dumpontheump.wordpress.com/2022/01/27/new-podcast-barry-bonds-was-robbed-featuring-justin-of-bad-guy-radio/

Dump On The Ump welcomes Justin () to the podcast! They talk about the Red Sox, the nature of fandom, the MLB Lockout, and the recent Hall of Fame voting!

24/01/2022

New Podcast! "YAHDOG: Baseball On The South Side of Chicago" Joel and Sam welcome on to the podcast to talk about his childhood on the South Side, his love for the Chicago White Sox, and his love for yellow mustard.

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Joel and Sam welcome on to the podcast to talk about his childhood on the South Side, his love for the Chicago White Sox, and his love for yellow mustard.

15/01/2022

New Podcast! "Dreams Are Stupid". Joel, Sam, and Thomas are back to talk sports. The Athletic has been purchased by the New York Times; George defeated Alabama in the College Football Championship; the MLB owners finally submitted a proposal to the Players’ Association; and Thomas thinks dreams are stupid!

https://dumpontheump.wordpress.com/2022/01/15/new-podcast-dreams-are-stupid/

Joel, Sam, and Thomas are back to talk sports. The Athletic has been purchased by the New York Times; George defeated Alabama in the College Football Championship; the MLB owners finally submitted …

06/01/2022

New Podcast! "2022: It Can't Get Any Worse!" Joel and Sam welcome the year 2022! This will be our year! In this week’s headlines: Antonio Brown walks off the field; the college football national championship is set (does anybody really care?); and MLB and the Players’ Association refuse to talk! Fire Rob Manfred!

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Joel and Sam welcome the year 2022! This will be our year! In this week’s headlines: Antonio Brown walks off the field; the college football national championship is set (does anybody really …

15/12/2021

New Podcast: Top O’ The Crock: Oysters and Asparagus, Baby

Happy Top O’ The Crock to you! Joel and Chef Sam are back with the culinary talk. In this episode: Shellfish and aphrodisiacs! Joel has a weird Mandela moment about the 1990 film “Dick Tracy”! And Sam tells us all about the fascinating history of the gingko tree!

https://dumpontheump.wordpress.com/2021/12/12/new-podcast-top-o-the-crock-oysters-and-asparagus-baby/

Happy Top O’ The Crock to you! Joel and Chef Sam are back with the culinary talk. In this episode: Shellfish and aphrodisiacs! Joel has a weird Mandela moment about the 1990 film “Dick …

10/12/2021

As the MLB Owners’ lockout enters its second week, and not much of anything has changed, with no ongoing negotiations between the owners and the players’ union, and no news whatsoever about any kinds of communications going on between the two sides. However, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred did write a very sternly written letter “explaining” the lockout to the fans, and posted it on MLB.com, like his very own LiveJournal. Of course, Manfred’s letter is riddled with inaccuracies, falsehoods and outright lies.

https://dumpontheump.wordpress.com/2021/12/10/new-podcast-the-owners-be-lying/

As the MLB Owners’ lockout enters its second week, and not much of anything has changed, with no ongoing negotiations between the owners and the players’ union, and no news whatsoever about any kin…

23/11/2021

We're not saying that Max Scherzer is crazy. We're saying that Max Scherzer is possessed by a Daemon and that someone should call an exorcist.