Best Favorite Setup Podcasts (2025)

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Effectively Wild Episode 2336: All Your Future Devers 1:40:27

17h ago1:40:27

1:40:27

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the Rafael Devers trade in depth, covering why Boston made the move, the resulting fan frustration, and the Giants impact. Then (57:56) they cover bad news about Christian Montes De Oca, John Brebbia, and Johnny O’Brien before bantering about Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, the Rays rotation, Charlie Morton…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2335: The 70-Percent Podcast 1:45:15

4d ago1:45:15

1:45:15

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Tarik Skubal dialing down his top-end fastball (and dominating nonetheless), Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s self-described 70 percent effort level, Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting more and running less, whether the Blue Jays are getting what they wanted out of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the debut of Jacob Misiorowski, Aaron Civa…

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The New Rules of Apparel: PFAS, What’s Changed, & What It Means for You 43:13

5d ago43:13

43:13

In this panel conversation from Blister Summit 2025, we discuss why all of your outdoor apparel recently changed — and how that will impact your own experiences. Specifically, we’re talking about the ban on PFAS chemicals; why they’d been so extensively used in outdoor apparel (and far beyond); the real-world performance differences between them an…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2334: The Overshadowed Debuts 2:01:44

5d ago2:01:44

2:01:44

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about depictions of the pitch clock in popular media, how the lack of advancing visual fidelity in baseball broadcasts makes it harder to identify when clips come from (and other ways we might distinguish eras at a glance), Hunter Dobbins drama and why it’s harder than it used to be to fake a pro baseball career,…

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S9 EP3 ROG Ally One Month Later - How Does It Hold Up? 10:10

7d ago10:10

10:10

In today's episode I am going to be taking a look at, and reevaluating the ROG Ally one month after my first review.

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Effectively Wild Episode 2333: Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the In-Game Interview 1:37:58

7d ago1:37:58

1:37:58

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about good news and bad news for Ben’s recent Meet a Major Leaguer subject Christian Montes De Oca, Craig Kimbrel’s short-lived return to Atlanta, the promotions of Roman Anthony and Jacob Misiorowski and a proposal for automatic call-ups, Denzel Clarke’s incredible catch and extreme stat line (and the nature of …

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Effectively Wild Episode 2332: The Setup Man Cannot Hold 2:14:07

11d ago2:14:07

2:14:07

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Spencer Strider’s concerning performance, how he and Sandy Alcantara remind us that comebacks from elbow surgery aren’t automatic, and whether things are lookng up for the White Sox on and off the field. Then (32:23) they bring on top-tier Patreon supporter John Thomas to banter about his background as an E…

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Ski vs Bike Industry, Part 2: State of Shops; Gear Wins & Fails; & the Future of Each 47:34

12d ago47:34

47:34

In past years, we’ve done a series called ‘Bikes vs Skis’ where we’ve posed the question: Which bike company is most like which ski company? But this year, we’re zooming out a bit, and instead are putting up the whole ski industry vs the bike industry. In part 2 of this conversation, we take a look at the state of ski shops vs bike shops; what each…

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Torrentio: Free HD & 4K Streaming Without Hassle 3:11

12d ago3:11

3:11

Stream free HD & 4K movies with Torrentio using Stremio. No downloads, no fees just fast, smooth playback from public sources. Easy to install https://torrentsio.com/ safe to use, and perfect for hassle-free streaming.By alwinlouis590

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Effectively Wild Episode 2331: The Secret Sauce 1:58:55

12d ago1:58:55

1:58:55

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Pete Alonso’s performance since they marveled at his hot start, the return of Craig Kimbrel, Max Muncy’s tale of two seasons, how hitters fare after LASIK, the Mets’ “secret sauce” against Shohei Ohtani, whether the Dodgers’ injury woes will hurt their capacity to recruit pitchers, Brandon Pfaadt’s “yes hit…

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S9 EP2 The State of Gaming Handhelds In 2025 (Q2 Recap) 3:41

14d ago3:41

3:41

A recap of the state of gaming handhelds in Q2 2025. Join me in the comments with your thoughts. Be sure to share this episode with your friends, and make sure to follow the show.

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S09 EP01 Will GTA 6 Be Successful or Will It Flop? 11:22

14d ago11:22

11:22

In today's episode I am joined by a special guest to talk about GTA 6 and whether or not it will be successful, and we'll also briefly talk about the modding and pricing aspects of the game as well.

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Effectively Wild Episode 2330: Tapped Out 1:39:40

14d ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Taylor Walls fulfilling a preseason podcast prediction by being ejected after tapping his helmet following a questionable call (and the many notifications Ben and Meg received from EW listeners), Luke Weaver’s stretching injury, the Rockies’ purported improvement, the decline of the closer as bullpen protag…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2329: In the Zone 1:32:39

18d ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the most exciting prospects who haven’t yet made the majors but should soon (including Jac Caglianone, Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, and Andrew Painter), the struggles of once-ballyhooed trade targets Sandy Alcantara and Luis Robert Jr., the recent rebounds of Emmanuel Clase and Devin Williams, the returns…

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Ski vs Bike Industry, Part 1: Similarities, Differences, Trends, & the Health of Each 44:26

19d ago44:26

44:26

In past years, we’ve done a series called ‘Bikes vs Skis’ where we’ve posed the question: Which bike company is most like which ski company? But this year, we’re zooming out a bit, and instead are putting up the whole ski industry vs the bike industry, to identify the significant similarities or differences; assess the relative health of each; and …

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Effectively Wild Episode 2328: Rogers Tat 1:33:48

19d ago1:33:48

1:33:48

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Rockies’ historic series losing streak and their rest-of-season projections, an Orioles fan’s decision to get the name of Trevor Rogers tattooed on his butt, a Patrick Corbin innings-eating update, draft prospect Jace LaViolette’s dedication to staying in the lineup, the late-career struggles of Clayton…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2327: Playing the Hits 1:41:28

21d ago1:41:28

1:41:28

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the new hardest-hit ball of the Statcast era, exit speeds across eras, Oneil Cruz vs. Elly De La Cruz, whether Tarik Skubal has gotten too good, Aaron Judge not feeling great at the plate, whether Rockies fans should boycott the team, how the (first) Juan Soto trade is working out for the Nationals, a Clay …

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Effectively Wild Episode 2326: Mile High, New Low 1:48:25

25d ago1:48:25

1:48:25

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Rockies being so bad that mostly innocuous stories about them now seem like examples of organizational incompetence, a wild loss by a Rockies affiliate, and why recent terrible teams have been so bad, then (36:56) answer listener emails about catchers framing poorly on purpose, penalizing hitters when […

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Your Questions: Our Favorite Skis This Season; Big vs Small Brands; Quiver Overlap; & More 1:21:27

26d ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Today, you — our prestigious GEAR:30 listeners — provided the questions, and Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa are offering their answers. Topics include our go-to backpacks for ski-touring; how a given brand’s size, location, and ethos factor into our own purchasing decisions; what skis to get if you’re spending a lot of time cruising slow-speed g…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2325: MLB’s New Main Characters 1:37:27

26d ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Rich Hill’s latest perfect game bid, whether the Tigers are as good as they’ve looked, Jared Jones’ elbow surgery and the Pirates’ offensive outage, Paul Skenes and whether lower arm slots will protect pitchers’ arms, Pete Crow-Armstrong and the players who’ve ascended to “main character” status this season…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2324: Hustle Hassle 1:50:24

28d ago1:50:24

1:50:24

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Elly De La Cruz’s unspectacular start to the season, the firing of Brandon Hyde and what it would take for them to blame a manager for a team’s disappointing season, the hubbub about Juan Soto’s hustle, MLB’s announcement about Rivalry Weekend’s success, Kyle Schwarber and the lineage of […]…

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S8 EP20 I Bought a Surface Pro 2017 in 2025 - Is It Still Good!? [Bonus Episode] 19:32

1M ago19:32

19:32

In today's episode I bought a Surface Pro 2017 to evaluate this wonderful machine and see if it is still worth buying in 2025 from the perspective of students and general everyday users in this complete review and bonus video podcast.

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Effectively Wild Episode 2323: Look Ma(scot), No Pants 1:49:28

1M ago1:49:28

1:49:28

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about listener suggestions for terms for tandem home run robberies (and the opposite of home run robberies), whether it’s so O’sver in Baltimore, Jacob deGrom succeeding despite slightly less dominant stuff, and the realness of the rivalries in MLB’s inaugural “Rivalry Weekend,” then (48:46) answer listener email…

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Gearing Up for the Famous Chamonix-to-Zermatt Haute Route 1:07:00

1M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Jonathan talks to BLISTER members, Bobak Farzin and Lukas Friedli, who recently teamed up to take on the famous Haute Route. We talk about their trip; the gear they used; what gear worked well; what worked less well; and they offer some great advice for anyone thinking about doing any multi-day ski touring trip, or anyone interested in the Haute Ro…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2322: Rose-Colored Glasses 1:44:25

1M ago1:44:25

1:44:25

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Julio Rodríguez gifting a homer and then taking one away, two Red Sox outfielders teaming up to make a catch, home-run-robbery terminology, Conor Jackson and remembering some guys who were good for your fantasy team, pouring one out for the Austin Barnes Dodgers era, lopsided scores, and the […]…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2321: The Seventh-Inning (Dynamic) Stretch 1:47:22

1M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about an expert’s stance on stretching, whether the White Sox were the funniest team for the new Pope to support, what Paul Skenes signing up for the WBC signifies, an optimistic take on the odds of a lost season, Bud Black’s firing and the dreaded “vote of confidence,” Roki […]…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2320: Baseball Jobs (Dietician and Fun-Fact Finder) 2:30:28

1M ago2:30:28

2:30:28

Ben Lindbergh and Ben Clemens of FanGraphs banter about the latest positional drama regarding Rafael Devers, then discuss whether and why pitchers leaguewide are Yu Darvish-ing and Tyler Holton-ing—that is, throwing more pitch types, and varying their pitch types more based on batter handedness—before answering listener emails about home strike zon…

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Reviewer Reports: Testing at Palisades, Ski Touring Gear, Favorite Ski Socks & Midlayers 1:09:48

1M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Luke Koppa, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss what they’ve been getting up to lately, and the gear they’ve been using to do so. Luke recaps his first trip to Palisades Tahoe, being there during Level 1’s mind-blowing SuperUnknown event, finally experiencing the iconic Wildflour Bakery, and some of the skis that stood out throughout th…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2319: Going By the Book 2:10:46

1M ago2:10:46

2:10:46

It’s a baseball-book bonanza! Ben Lindbergh rounds up the authors of three new baseball books for conversations about their work and our relationships with the past. First he talks to John W. Miller about his biography of Earl Weaver, The Last Manager, Weaver’s wiring and sabermetric intuition, and the diminished role and reputation of managers. [……

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S8 EP19 I Am in LOVE With My ROG Ally - Asus ROG Ally Review 19:16

1M ago19:16

19:16

In today's video episode I'm going to be reviewing the Asus ROG Ally. I did make a slight error and forgot to include the Ally original back plate for reference, but it's okay I assume. Hear my thoughts on this amazing device and why I prefer this device over my Nintendo Switch. This is my first PC handheld review so be sure to tell me how I did on…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2318: It Was the Worst of Times, it Was the Worst of Times 1:46:08

1M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

Ben Lindbergh brings on Brandon Uffner, an Orioles and Braves fan, to talk about his two teams’ slow starts to the season, his prescription for fixing them, how he came to root for them, managing his competing loyalties, and more. Then (36:01) he talks to Austin, a White Sox and Rockies fan, about both of […]…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2317: Wake Up Babe (Ruth) 1:57:26

2M ago1:57:26

1:57:26

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Mike Trout’s latest injury, Pete Alonso’s renaissance, a Daulton Varsho recovery catch, Andrés Muñoz the cat guy, and the called strike zone (sort of) shrinking. Then (40:49) they bring on top-tier Patreon supporter Carson Otter to talk about his background with baseball and the podcast, share his baseball-…

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What's New in Ski & Snowboard Bindings (Burton, Spark R&D, ATK Bindings, AlpenFlow Design) 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

What new thoughts and ideas emerge when you bring together in conversation makers of hybrid ski bindings and AT bindings and snowboard bindings and splitboard bindings? Well you’re about to find out, because at Blister Summit 2025, Jonathan Ellsworth led a conversation along these lines with Will Ritter of Spark R&D; Royal White, from Burton; Andy …

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Effectively Wild Episode 2316: Brebbia is the Soul of Wit 1:58:05

2M ago1:58:05

1:58:05

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the unexpected power of Meg’s Mariners (and Jorge Polanco, specifically), in contrast to the Rangers’ unexpectedly light-hitting lineup. They also discuss a Jackson Chourio comment about Julio Rodríguez, the long-awaited comeback of Lance McCullers Jr. and the thus-far-deflating comeback of Sandy Alcantara,…

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Malcador the Sigillite: The Architect of the Imperium’s Foundations 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

Welcome to Video Game Podcast, your ultimate destination for all things gaming! At Video Game Podcast, we bring you a dynamic mix of the latest news, in-depth reviews, and engaging discussions about the gaming world. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to gaming, our episodes are designed to keep you entertained, informed, and inspired. Each ep…

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S8 EP18 Why Tablets Could Replace Your Computer 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

In today's episode I'll be explaining why I think tablets could replace your computer. But I'll also dive into the caveats of tablets and why they might not be right for everyone.

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