Best Carlos Shorter Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 127: New Draft Rankings & Who Should Be The 1-1 1:39:48

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Ben and Carlos hop on the podcast to talk about the recently released BA 500 draft list. Ben peppers Carlos with questions about the class and where it stands. Both hosts talk about who they would personally take 1-1 if they were in the driver’s seat, then discuss a host of other draft topics including: should the Angels consider a high school arm …

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Episode 126: Jacob Misiorowski, Blue Jays & Rays Prospects 1:08:47

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Ben and Carlos talk about the strides that Brewers righthander Jacob Misiorowski is making with his strike-throwing in the early parts of the 2025 season. The two move onto a number of up-arrow Blue Jays prospects, including recent first rounders shortstop Arjun Nimmala and righthander Trey Yesavage. After that the two dig into a mixed bag for the …

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Episode 125: Rising Mets Prospects & Shorter Feedback Loops On Scouting Decisions 1:21:54

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Ben and Carlos talk about how teams are starting to feel like they have a better ability to evaluate draft classes and international signing classes quicker than in the past. They then talk about the Dodgers promoting Dalton Rushing and dig into a handful of exciting Mets prospects to know including righthanders Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean, recent …

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Episode 124: May Top 100 Prospect Update—The Up/Down Names To Know 1:33:25

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Ben and Carlos talk through Baseball America’s May Top 100 prospect update. Why we should be excited for the elite tier of shortstops in the class. Why Bubba chandler and Chase Burns have been so dominant. Jac Caglianone’s improved swing decisions and a surface level line that is impressive but perhaps not even showing how good he’s been. Questions…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #55 Carlos Santana 1:18:57

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Send us a text Carlos Santana is a legendary Mexican-American guitarist known for blending rock, Latin music, blues, and jazz into a unique and influential sound. He founded the Santana band in the late 1960s, gaining fame with their electrifying performance at Woodstock and hits like “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va.” The band has seen various…

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Episode 123: Yankees & Red Sox Pitching Prospects Trending Up 1:18:03

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Ben and Carlos talk about a handful of big stuff, big physicality Yankees pitchers who are off to strong starts in the 2025 season. They briefly touch on George Lombard Jr. also living up to his preseason scouting hype in the early goings. After that the two talk about more Red Sox pitching prospects of note, this time those not named Brandon Clark…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast #54 organist Jimmy Smith 1:27:50

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Send us a text Jimmy Smith was a pioneering American jazz organist, widely regarded for his mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ. He played a crucial role in popularizing the instrument in jazz, blending elements of blues, bebop, and gospel into a unique and soulful sound. With an innovative approach to rhythm and improvisation, Smith's influential rec…

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Episode 122: Early Prospect Risers & Fallers 1:29:33

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Ben and Carlos look around the league and talk about a number of prospects off to hot and cold starts to to begin the 2025 season. They talk briefly about how they think about prospects repeating levels, then get into a number of listener questions including Billy Carlson comps, how much we can take away from lineup orders and whether or not Ethan …

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8:30 Episode #53 Charlie Parker / Dizzy Gillespie 1:14:32

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Send us a text Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie were pioneers of bebop, a jazz movement that revolutionized the genre in the 1940s. Parker's virtuosic saxophone playing, combined with Gillespie's innovative trumpet techniques, pushed the boundaries of harmony, rhythm, and improvisation, creating complex, fast-paced compositions that required a de…

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Episode 121: 2025 Draft Strategies And The Teams Set To Capitalize 1:10:50

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Ben and Carlos talk about the Red Sox-Brewers trade that sent righthander Quinn Priester to Milwaukee and netted Boston outfielder Yophery Rodriguez and a supplemental round 2025 draft pick. The two then talk about the number of teams with multiple picks in this year’s draft and how that could impact draft strategy. The two continue to talk through…

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Episode 120: Torpedo Bat Drama, A 102-mph Prep Lefty & Kristian Campbell’s Extension 1:20:23

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Ben and Carlos talk about the latest trend in bat technology and whether or not people need to be concerned about “torpedo bats,” then get into a few high-profile prep pitchers in the 2025 class. First, is this the year that we have a high school righthander taken with the first overall pick? California righthander Seth Hernandez might have a chanc…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast Episode #52 Rudy Van Gelder 1:18:51

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Send us a text Rudy Van Gelder was a renowned American recording engineer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz music. Born on November 2, 1924, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he developed a passion for sound engineering at a young age, eventually leading him to set up his own recording studio in Hackensack, Ne…

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Episode 119: MLB Predictions, Rookie Watch & New Statcast Data 1:43:00

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Ben and Carlos talk through MLB opening day and offer their predictions for the 2025 season. After that the two talk about Baseball Savant’s new batting stance data and wonder what teams and players can do with it. They examine PPI eligible players this year and then take a handful of listener questions. Time Stamps (0:00) MLB opening day talk (6:0…

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Episode 118: Scouting The Scouts 55:53

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Ben and Carlos talk about how the top of the composition of the 2025 draft class compares with 2024. The two discuss Coby Mayo’s comments about being reassigned to Triple-A Norfolk for what will be his third year at the level. The bulk of the show is spent on a discussion about “scouting the scouts.” What’s the value? What are the risks associated …

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Episode 117: Red Sox Expectations, Vladdy’s $500 Million Pursuit & First Round Questions 1:21:26

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Ben and Carlos chat about their expectations for the Red Sox in 2025 and how quickly the big three trio of Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell will be integrated. After that the two discuss Jackson Jobe’s experiments with two new pitches this spring and talk about narrow and deep pitch arsenals. They talk about first-round draft name…

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8:30 Episode #51 Season 2 "R&B Groups With Jazzy Instrumentals" 1:19:35

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Send us a text In this episode your 8:30 Crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman explore the R&B side of Jazz with songs that are typically known as associated with R&B groups or acts. You will be able to hear how the music genres of Gospel, the Blues, and Rhythm and Blues all share something in common. Songs include : The Sound Table - C…

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Episode 116: Yankees Prospect Buzz, Scouting The DR & 1-1 Draft Questions 1:49:17

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Ben and Carlos follow up on last episode’s conversation on the ABS system and how players and coaches are taking it so far. The two then talk about the spring breakout rosters being released before pivoting into Ben’s recent trip to the Dominican Republic to scout 'em up. After that, the two talk about a handful of prospects who are making noise in…

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Episode 115: How We Try To Value & Weight Early Season Looks 1:31:07

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Ben and Carlos talk about the opening weekend of college baseball and get into a discussion of what they are looking for in these early season looks? What’s impactful and valuable in terms of evaluating a player’s overall profile and projecting them for the future? Why is it easier to have quicker takeaway from pitchers? What are the useful leading…

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8:30 Episode #50 "A Super Special 50th Episode Celebration - Songs For Our Fathers" 2:02:02

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Send us a text In this Exciting Super Special 2 hour 50th Episode from your 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we are honoring our Dads. They are the ones who got us into Jazz, and in this Amazing Episode you will hear stories of Hollywood and The Jazzman growing up and listening to Jazz music! Songs include: Compared To What -…

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Episode 114: The Annual Amateur Player Draft 1:31:08

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Ben and Carlos are joined by Baseball America national college writer Jacob Rudner for our third annual amateur player draft. The game is simple: among 2025 eligible players each writer attempts to put together the best roster of players including one catcher, two corner infielders, two middle infielders, three outfielders, four pitchers and one ut…

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Episode 113: American League Breakout Prospects 1:30:39

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With Baseball America’s 2025 prospect lists updated ahead of the season, Ben and Carlos pick breakout players they're excited about for each of the 15 American League teams. — Time Stamps: (0:00) Farm system talent rankings (11:00) Astros (16:45) Mariners (22:25) Rangers (27:11) Athletics (31:40) Angels (36:45) Guardians (41:00) Tigers (45:30) Roya…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast, episode #49 Smooth Jazz. 1:28:24

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Send us a text On the next jazz podcast, the 8:30 crew will dive into the music of smooth jazz artists who created the sounds that played on radio stations throughout the country. Smooth jazz is a mellow, melodic genre that blends elements of jazz, r&b and pop music. Known for its soothing rhythms and polished instrumentation, it often features sax…

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Episode 112: National League Breakout Prospects 1:13:17

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With Baseball America’s 2025 prospect lists updated ahead of the season, Ben and Carlos pick breakout players they're excited about for each of the 15 National League teams. — Time Stamps: (5:00) Dodgers (9:45) Padres (13:45) Diamondbacks (17:30) Giants (22:12) Rockies (27:15) Brewers (32:15) Cubs (33:15) Cardinals (41:00) Reds (45:20) Pirates (49:…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast Episode: Jean-Luc Ponty 1:07:45

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Send us a text Legendary Jean-Luc Ponty is a French jazz violinist and composer, renowned for his pioneering work in blending jazz improvisation with electronic music. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with a wide range of influential artists, including Frank Zappa, and has released numerous albums as a bandleader, pushing the boundaries o…

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Episode 111: A Deep Dive Into The 2025 Top 100 Prospects List 1:35:46

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Ben and Carlos work through the updated 2025 Top 100 Prospects List and talk through players in each bucket of the list. Who are they “buying and selling” in each of the tiers of prospects? After working through the list the two talk about a few players who just missed but could easily be on and then take a few listener questions including: the mos…

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Episode 110: International Signing Day Analysis + IFA Listener Questions 46:35

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Ben and Carlos hop on the show to break down the chaos of the 2025 international signing day. While Roki Sasaki hasn’t signed (as of this podcast recording at least) with a team yet, the ripple effects of his status in the market has certainly created waves. Ben gives listeners a detailed breakdown of what’s happened and what might happen in the fu…

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8:30 Episode The Yellowjackets vs Spyro Gyra Pt.1 1:02:08

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Send us a text The Yellowjackets and Spyro Gyra are both iconic jazz fusion bands that emerged in the late 1970s, but they represent distinct approaches to the genre. The Yellowjackets tend to blend complex harmonies and intricate rhythms with a more contemporary, experimental sound, often incorporating elements of funk and R&B into their music. In…

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Episode 109: State Of Scouting Survey + Roki Sasaki International Signing Day Fun 1:25:24

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Ben and Carlos hop back on the show for the first time in 2025 to talk about our recently released scouting survey, Carlos’s 2020 redraft and Ben’s work prepping for international signing day. Up first, the two talk through some of the results from our offseason scouting survey, which was an attempt to gauge the pulse of the scouting industry in th…

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Episode 108: AL West Organization Overviews 1:33:31

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Ben and Carlos wrap up their final series of organization overviews following the 2024 season with the American League West. The two open the show with a conversation about the process behind Baseball America’s annual Prospect Handbook—which you can purchase here as a last-minute Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one!—and then get into the org…

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Episode 107: Garrett Crochet Trade Breakdown + AL Central Org Overviews 1:54:54

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Ben and Carlos talk about the Garrett Crochet trade and break down AL Central farm systems on today’s episode. Ben lays out his case for why the Red Sox nailed this move while acknowledging a strong return going in the other direction for the White Sox. That turns into a larger conversation about the strength of the White Sox farm system, and the t…

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8:30 Episode #5 "The Lost Episode" (Off The Cuff) 1:18:28

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Send us a text In this Amazing 8:30 Episode, The 8:30 crew are literally going right off the cuff, picking songs to play and listen to as we are recording the episode. This would have been 8:30 episode # 5, but we never released it, so we are calling this one…"THE LOST EPISODE”. It features Dexter Gordon, John Serry, Quincy Jones, Jacob Collier, He…

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Episode 106: AL East Organization Overviews 1:46:02

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Ben and Carlos talk briefly about the “Golden At-Bat” idea that has been floating around baseball circles, before dismissing it and moving into baseball topics you might actually care about—this week the AL East Organization Overviews. The two talk about how strong the Red Sox farm system currently is thanks to an excellent core of hitters in the u…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #43 - Thelonious Monk 1:09:30

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Send us a text In this episode of our jazz podcast, we dive deep into the genius of Thelonious Monk, one of the most innovative and influential pianists in jazz history. We explore Monk's unique approach to rhythm, melody, and improvisation, highlighting his groundbreaking compositions and the lasting impact they've had on the genre. Through engagi…

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Episode 105: 2025 International Prospects, Grady Emerson & Listener Questions 1:22:59

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Ben and Carlos talk through Ben’s recently released international bonus board for the 2025 signing class. Ben talks through his process this year and the specific challenges that persist when ranking international prospects and the two talk more about how Roki Sasaki can and will shake things up when he signs. After that they discuss the top-ranked…

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Episode 104: NL West Organization Overviews 1:48:58

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Ben and Carlos talk about Jac Caglianone’s return to the mound in the 2025 season and how they view him as a two-way player moving forward, as well as why people should stop referencing Shohei Ohtani as a comp for him—or any other player. After that the two continue their organizational overview series with the National League West, starting with a…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #42 - George Duke 1:09:32

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Send us a text George Duke was a pioneering keyboardist, composer, and producer whose career spanned jazz, funk, and fusion, blending complex improvisation with accessible melodies. Known for his virtuosic skill on both electric and acoustic keyboards, Duke played with notable artists like Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, and Stanley Clarke, shaping the s…

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Episode 103: All Things Roki Sasaki + NL Central Organization Overviews 1:43:55

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Ben and Carlos talk about all things Roki Sasaki for the first ~30 minutes of today’s episode. How would we line up the pitching trio of Roki, Paul Skenes and Yoshinobu Yamamoto? What do we think about Sasaki’s pitch mix? He’s the best pitching prospect since… who? And how is Sasaki going to create chaos for the 2025 international signing class? Af…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #41 - Quincy Jones 57:52

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Send us a text Quincy Jones was a legendary American music producer, conductor, and composer, whose career spans over seven decades and has left an indelible mark on jazz, pop, and film music. He is perhaps best known for producing Michael Jackson's iconic albums Thriller and Bad, as well as his innovative work on the soundtrack for the film The Co…

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Episode 102: NL East Organization Overviews 1:52:27

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Ben and Carlos talk about the Cesar Altagracia age fraud story and Ben gives more information about the state of the international mark as well as details of MLB’s expanded investigations into players falsifying ages. After that, the two start their organization overview series, beginning with the National League East. With updated top 10s now live…

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Episode 101: World Series Reactions & Recruiting Buzz 1:14:00

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Ben and Carlos give their thoughts on the conclusion of the 2024 World Series. The two talk about Gerrit Cole’s pitching efforts throughout the postseason, the disappointing efforts from superstars Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, talk through early sleeper teams for the 2025 season and wonder about the coming Juan Soto sweepstakes. The two then talk…

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Episode 100: Thoughts On The World Series & The New Checked-Swing Challenge System 1:20:23

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Ben and Carlos record a milestone episode of the Future Projection podcast and reminisce on the origins of the show that started back in 2021. The two then move into World Series mode and talk through a highly-anticipated and star-laden Dodgers-Yankees matchup. The two talk about Giancarlo Stanton’s consistent great performance in the postseason an…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #40 - Cannonball Adderley 1:06:30

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Send us a text Cannonball Adderley was a celebrated American alto saxophonist known for his vibrant sound and engaging improvisational style. Rising to prominence in the late 1950s, he became a key figure in the hard bop jazz movement, collaborating with legends like Miles Davis and his brother Nat Adderley. His influential recordings, including "M…

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Episode 99: Scouting & Player Development Lessons To Learn From LCS Teams 1:21:17

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Ben and Carlos hop on the show to talk about the four teams standing this postseason and think through the scouting and player development lessons that can be learned from them. The two talk about Cleveland’s ability to identify and develop domestic pitchers which helped lead to one of the best bullpens in the game, how the Dodgers’ investments on …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 39 - Atlantic Records 1:07:37

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Send us a text Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over the course of two decades, starting from the release of its first recordings in January 1948,[3] Atlantic earned a reputation as one of the most important American labels, spec…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 38 - John Coltrane 1:31:09

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Send us a text John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazzsaxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studie…

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Episode 98: New Directions For The Giants & Cardinals 1:48:39

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Ben and Carlos hop on the show and talk about new leadership moves for both the Giants and the Cardinals organizations. Ben wonders if Giants fans should be wary about Buster Posey taking charge in San Francisco given lack of extensive front office experience and the two also discuss the changes that could be coming for the Cardinals in the future …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 37 - Lee Morgan 1:45:03

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Send us a text Lee Morgan, a formidable talent in the world of jazz, is best remembered for his groundbreaking work as a trumpet player on the Blue Note label. Born in Philadelphia in 1938, Morgan emerged as a prodigy in the jazz scene, joining Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers at a young age. His distinctive, fiery tone and sophisticated improvisationa…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #36 - Joe Zawinul 1:00:18

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Send us a text Josef Erich Zawinul (July 7 1932 - September 11, 2007) was an Austrian Jazz and Jazz Fusion keyboardist and Composer. First coming to prominence with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, Zawinul went on to play with Miles Davis and to become one of the creators of Jazz Fusion, a musical genre that combined Jazz with Jazz Rock. He co-foun…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #35 - Hank Mobley 1:09:07

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Send us a text In this exciting episode, your 8:30 crew Herman “Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman explore the sounds of the Blue Note Artist Hank Mobley. Henry Mobley (July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986) was an American tenor saxophonist and composer.[1] Mobley was described by Leonard Feather as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone",[2]…

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Episode 97: The Next Kristian Campbell & Arizona Fall League Players To Watch 1:35:11

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With Arizona Fall League rosters announced, Ben and Carlos talk through some of the prospects they are most looking forward to seeing. From obvious Top 100 names like Colt Emerson, Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries, to players coming off of injury riddled seasons like Chase DeLauter and Jett Williams, and other players with huge tools like Zyhir Hope an…

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