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While Kate is away at Spring Training, John and Matthew are joined by Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family BBQ and Cut4. Being the Mariner fan of the Cespedes duo, Jordan shares his thoughts on the M’s upcoming season, while also mixing in his trademark silliness, and gives us news and notes from around the league.
1:30 – We discuss 2 Chainz’ new album and how rich people hate paying taxes.
4:40 – The Mariners’ commercials are here. Which one is the best? Which one is the worst? How long has Wade LeBlanc been hiding his comedic talents? Will Kyle Seager host SNL this year or next year?
16:40 – The overwhelming weirdness of the Mitch Haniger commercial, and a breakdown of its mechanics.
20:30 – Three guys with no television production experience try to punch up the Hanimal ad.
24:30 – Let. Dee. Cook.
31:05 – A natural pivot to a real conversation about baseball, which was ostensibly the point of this episode in the first place. Jordan matches our excitement about the Mariners’ rugrats.
34:50 – Pleasant surprises from Cactus League action. Jordan reveals himself to be a Shed Long hipster.
43:00 – Remarking about the National League’s revival as an ex-Mariner circuit.
45:05 – Which Mariner on a new team will make you the saddest?
52:35 – Carl Pavano stans, please show yourself.
57:25 – The obligatory Julio Rodriguez roundtable. Will Jordan hitchhike from NYC to West Virginia to watch him and Jarred Kelenic in person?
1:02:20 – Jordan praises some minor leaguers who he’s taken to in his experience working for MLB.
1:07:30 – The podcast ends with Jordan eviscerating John’s alma mater.
Music: Cry! by Caroline Rose, SpottieOttieDopaliscious by Outkast
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