Watch Talk Across the Pond: Watch talk between an American, a Brit, and a German. Includes news, watch topics and guests.
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Welcome to Across the Pond Sports MLB! Join us each week as we step up to the plate to deliver the latest news, insights, and stories from the world of Major League Baseball. Whether you’re a seasoned baseball fan or a newcomer to the sport, Across the Pond MLB has something to offer. From standout performances and must-watch series to historical highlights and front office updates, Jake, Tony, and Lachlan cover all the latest topics in baseball in this weekly show. Don’t forget to like and ...
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Two people across the ocean talk worldbuilding and storytelling! "The possibilities are truly infinite within the worlds built by one's imagination. Two very easily distracted people ponder on the impact and art form of worldbuilding in every medium of creativity, from TV to tabletop games. From New York to the Netherlands, every week we a new topic to the transatlantic table, and afterwards round out the episode with an improvised worldbuilding prompt." The Hosts: - Merle https://merlefindh ...
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Pinky Deras's legendary little league career, Servais out in Seattle and Joey Votto Retires
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Jake, Lachlan, and Tony link up again to chat about the goings on in the baseball world this week. They start off reviewing their series' of the weeks before Lachlan tells us about a legendary Little League player. The boys then get into what's going on in Seattle, Joey Votto's retirement, Elly De La Cruz's outstanding season and a peculiar game in…
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Babe Ruth’s “called shot” jersey auction and another Pitching change for MLB?
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony begin this week’s episode with some pretty juicy series' of the week before covering baseball memorabilia. The major news stories this week include Judge’s history-making home run, Ohtani’s run at a 40-40 season, the updated top 100 draft prospects list and the A’s progress towards a deal in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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Jack Taylor's Streak Ends and can the Braves Hang on to a Playoff Spot?
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony dive into the latest news and notes from across the MLB. The boys touch on the situation in Atlanta, the White Sox Managerial Change, the Marlins Front Office firings as well as a host of injury news before wrapping up the show with their performances of the week and an upcoming series they are keeping an eye on. Hosted on Ac…
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The Padres Are Good, the White Sox Are Bad...Plus Final Trade Deadline Roundups
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony start this week's podcast with a review of last week's picks for series of the week before a history segment leads to some trivia for Jake and Lachlan. After news and notes, they walk through some of the last minute trades that came before the 30 July deadline passed, highlight top performances, and pick an upcoming series fo…
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Ken Griffey Jr. Ties Home Run Streak and the Trade Deadline Looms
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony start the show with a recap of their series of the week before Lachlan stumps the crowd with some tough trivia. After some injury talk, they wade through the many trade deals that have already taken place, and speculate on any remaining trades ahead of the 30 July deadline. Finally, they highlight their picks for top performa…
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All-Star Week Recap, Walter Johnson is the first to 3000 Ks, Cooperstown induction weekend and some trade deadline talk
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony update us on their progress after the release of EA Sports College Football 25. Back on task, they recap the All-Star week festivities before an in-depth conversation about the recent Hall of Fame inductees. They then finish the show with some A's talk and look ahead to some potential trade deadline moves before highlighting …
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Midseason Storylines, MLB Draft Bonanza and a look ahead to the Home Run Derby and All Star Festivities
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony offer up their most interesting storylines from the first half of the Season. The boys then go off on the MLB Draft process and some names to remember from this years event. Finally, the guys look ahead to who they think will win the HR derby and which league will win the All-Star Game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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All Star Game Rosters announced
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Jake and Tony walk through the best father and son duos in MLB History, discuss the start of July moves for contending teams prior to the deadline frenzy. They finally talk about the all star rosters, including snubs and who they think should be the Starting Pitchers. https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…
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Umpire fired for allowing two balls in play, more injury news and what the Blue Jays should do before the trade deadline.
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Tony and Lachlan cover the Braves against the Pirates and the Cubs versus the Giants in their series of the week. This week's baseball history segment covers why an umpire was fired back on June 30, 1959 and the major news stories on this week’s episode comes from the Phillies injured list with several other key players now missing time. Other topi…
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Willie Mays passes at 93, MLB Draft Combine
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Jake and Tony discuss the passing of the "Say Hey Kid" Willie Mays, and how MLB used the Rickwood Field game as a great memoriam to the history of black athletes in baseball. They also talk about amateur baseball with the Draft Combine happening at Chase Field in Phoenix, and the College World Series in Omaha. The Rockies also have a MLB first with…
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Oldest professional ballpark, umpire trouble and should the Dodgers be worried?
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In this week's episode, Jake, Tony and Lachlan go over their series of the week, talk about a historical game at Rickwood Field and the latest gambling scandal now involving umpires. Also in this episode, injury news, trade news, upcoming series of the week and some fan submitted questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…
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#80 - Fan Prompts! Crab Villains & Good Zombies, Actually
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Welcome to the season finale! We celebrate the close to season 7 (finally) with four fan prompts submitted by you! Join us as we improvise the lives of failed underwater scientists, magic hat dimensions, space refugees and the perks of zombification. All this and more, tune in!
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MLB goes Across the Pond, Early trade deadline talk and Skenes Vs. Shohei
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Lachlan and Tony open the show reviewing their series of the week before building on last weeks discussion of Negro league stats being incorporated into MLB. The guys then discuss the latest unfortunate gambling news in MLB before highlighting the London Series and baseball culture in the UK. They finish the show with a too early MLB trade deadline…
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#79 - Big World, Small Heroes! Improvised Worldbuilding Challenge
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We're back with a big story! The whole episode is a prompt, with the goal to build a world for heroes to explore. We choose the tiniest of adventurers to make our world seem ever larger, and we improv a scene with what we've built! Join us on a haphazard adventure on this episode of Your Rivers Are Wrong.…
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New all-time MLB statistics leaders, Acuna Jr out for the season and a Mets meltdown
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Jake, Tony and Lachlan discuss their series of the week, the 4th annual Lou Gherig day and Negro League statistics finally being added to the official MLB database. Other topics of discussion this week include the latest injury bug in the league, David Schneider’s walk-off for the Blue Jays and longtime controversial umpire Angel Hernandez calling …
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Ty Cobb sets a record, Another odd ejection, MVP Front Runners and Kansas City are for real
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony chat about their series of the week before highlighting Ty Cobb and his military experience with other future hall of famers. The boys then highlight Bryce Harper's ejection in Colorado and get into MVP Front Runners, the Kansas City Royals, turnarounds in San Francisco and St. Louis and discuss the latest injury news around …
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The American League is Wide Open
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Jake, Tony, and Lachlan highlight a trio of dominant pitching rookies. Does a GM press conference foreshadow change on the horizon in Toronto. Are the Astros finally back? https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Oleh Tony Boston, Jake Barnes and Lachlan Wellington
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Revisiting our preseason predictions and happy Mother’s Day
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Jake, Tony, and Lachlan revisit their preseason predictions and shake up AL West expectations. Tony gives a brief history on the legendary 2010 Mother’s Day perfect game from Dallas Braden, and Paul Skenes major league debut. https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Cy Young dominance, Oakland 500-ball, Arraez trade and Twins with 12.
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony start off with their series of the week before moving into the player who named the Cy Young award and his legacy. Also in this week’s episode, Luis Arraez moves to the Padres from the Marlins, winning streaks for the A’s, Twins and injuries to position players Mike Trout, Trea Turner and an Alek Manoah disaster. https://link…
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#78 - Revenge, & The Morning After
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You've waited your whole life for this moment, the pinnacle of justice served...but who am I, to deliver judgment? Today we talk revenge stories! Why they work, why the aftermath is so important, and what it means for characters who journey down that road. Prompt: Describe the morning after revenge.
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Lou Gehrig signs! Delusional optimism in Houston, Ohtani finally lands in Toronto
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony review their series of the week before talking about a famous player signing this day in April 1923. The boys then talk about Aaron Boone’s reputation getting the better of him and some more injury news. They then highlight the Red Sox pitching changes and Clevland’s hot start. Pete Alonso is the fastest to 200 HR and more ga…
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First ever National League game, young pitcher chat, Nestor Cortes’ latest trick and are the Mets and Royals legit?
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Tony, Jake and Lachlan discuss the first ever National League baseball game, who the greatest player of all time for baseball is and whether it’s time for Astros fans to hit the panic button. Other topics include a rundown of last week's series of the week, what happened on a Rockies flight to Canada and upcoming series to look out for. Hosted on A…
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#77 - Monsters, Why? & The Maw of the Pond
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Monsters! You know 'em, you love 'em, but why? Today we breakdown the purpose of monsters in literature, how to give meaning to form, and what makes some monsters so memorable. Prompt: Create a monster that lives in a randomly-generated setting.
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Jackie Robinson Day! Jackson Holliday debut and Spencer Strider out for the year
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Tony and Jake talk prospects with Jackson Holliday’s callup and the Nationals loaded farm system, Stephen Strasburg retires and other flamethrower Spencer Strider is out for the year. Also touching on Jackie Robinson and his significance to the civil rights movement and integration of United States sports https://linktr.ee/atpsports Hosted on Acast…
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Ronel’s No-No, expansion talk and the A’s have a new home
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony discuss their series of the week, performers of the week and get into which city will be the next to have an MLB expansion team. Other topics of discussion on this week’s episode include pitcher injuries, Nike’s new kits and the Athletics temporary move to Sacramento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…
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OPENING WEEKEND! Overreactions, news and notes
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony each review their series of the week. The boys then get into this weeks news talking about contracts in the NL West, the Oakland A’s and other headlines from around the league before discussing some early overreactions and standout performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#76 - Can Story Exist Without Worldbuilding? & The Watchful Room
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Can worldbuilding and storytelling exist without each other? We dive into examples of each on its own, how they stand alone, and when they demand the presence of the other. A fun dive into truly breaking down the definition of story. Prompt: Describe a scene that involves no people.
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Seoul Series, Shohei News, Full Season preview!
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Jake, Lachlan and Tony review the MLB Seoul series, discuss the ongoing situation with Shohei Ohtani and banter about late spring roster moves before they go through divisional predictions and wild card spots as we approach opening day for the rest of Major League Baseball! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Pitching Talk and are we Padres fans?
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Jake, Lachlan, and Tony kick off the 2024 MLB season discussing the Seoul Series and the pitching injuries that will affect contenders as the year starts. The White Sox are bad, the Padres could be good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Oleh Tony Boston, Jake Barnes and Lachlan Wellington
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#75 - Fan Prompts! Black Holes & Happy Cultists
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We're cruising through our first Fan Prompts of 2024! Join us as we take on your story ideas from Youtube and Twitter.
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#74 - Power, Structure, & The Loudest Voice
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Today! We reflect on a quote from the Grishaverse author Leigh Bardugo, and the establishing of powers in worldbuilding. How do you demonstrate setting through power dynamics, or utilize mystique to get your players invested? A complicated talk on the essence of storytelling that was very fun to dive into. Prompt: "Create a prologue that explains t…
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#73 - Solo Journaling TTRPGs, & A Mundane Gal's Diary
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Is a TTRPG really a TTRPG if you play by yourself? Today we discuss the increasingly popular solo journaling genre! A niche within a niche of tabletop games, we break down the boons and banes of a story improvised entirely on your own, and name a couple of our personal recommendations. Prompt: A journal entry of a mundane girl in a magical world.…
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#72 - War, & Sounds We Never Hear Again
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What is it good for? Well if anything, it makes for lasting stories. Why do people write about war, and why do we connect to such tragedies? Today we're examining the literary weight that conflict brings, and the aftermath that inevitably follows. Stick around for one of our favorite prompts ever! Prompt: A slo-mo moment in an intense conflict.…
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#71 - Session One, & How Not To Do It
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You've got your players, your characters, your side-table snacks, everything's primed and ready to begin your awesome adventure. But how do you make sure it goes off without a hitch? We kick off Season 7 with our tips on a successful "Session One" for any tabletop campaign. Prompt: Now again, but notes-less!…
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Psychic powers and tenuous links
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Molly and Tracey discuss the World Series, more predictions, some feel good stories and share their dismay (again) about the state of umpiring in MLB Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#70 - Fan Prompts! The Monsters Next Door!
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Happy Halloween! We close out Season 6 with a fan-powered prompts episode, tackling the many monsters you all have concocted. Have a wonderful holiday and rest of the year, we will see you again in 2024!
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#69 - Worldbuilding from Past to Present! ft. An Altogether Different River
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Molly and Tracey are back to discuss the news in Major League Baseball including their thoughts on the post season format, the teams and much more Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#68 - Vessels, Vehicles, & The 30-Year Wish
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What is the purpose of a vehicle in a story, or lack thereof? We discuss the surprising gravity of mobility, its link to authority and autonomy, and how to best make use of one in your own writings. We're close to the end, so stick around! Prompt: A genie's plan to escape its lamp.
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#67 - Robots, & Baby Robo's New Gig
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Hello, fellow humans! Today we talk robots - how to define them, the potential of their character arcs, and why they are keystone entities in every setting they exist in. This episode gets more and more chaotic as time passes, so stay til the end! Prompt: The first day of a robot's new job!
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Paul and Tracey sit down to talk about the MLB Postseason, retiring players, predictions and the sad loss of Tim Wakefield Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Oleh Tony Boston, Jake Barnes and Lachlan Wellington
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#66 - Breadcrumbs, & The Culprit All Along!
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Gasp! A old janitor was the mastermind the whole time! Who could've guessed? Well, you did, probably, if you followed the breadcrumbs! Today we discuss the highlights and challenges of setting up meaningful clues, and what it takes to establish a meaningful mystery in an improvised setting. Prompt: The villain is revealed!…
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Molly & the rest of the Brits give the latest update on the impending post-season and ask can we just get on with it yet?! They cover news from the rest of the baseball world too. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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With the post season almost here Joe and the team chat about what that looks like for a lot of the teams and discuss players achievements this week. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#65 - Fan Prompts! Weather Babies and Slenderwolves
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Back at it again with fan prompts, written by you! A handful of wacky ones as we do our best to not make all the prompts sky-themed. Join us for this episode of Your Rivers Are Wrong!
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#64 - Wordless Characters, & Now He Speaks
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Hello all, this is the sleepy after-vacation episode~ Both of us were super exhausted and decided to talk a little less today, and sticking to the theme, we're discussing silent, mute, and wordless characters! Are there any benefits to a character never speaking, and how do they communicate otherwise? Join us for another laidback episode of Your Ri…
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Molly, Tracey and special guest Paul (aka Braves fan boyfriend), had a chat about everything from Trea Turner's new arrival to a possible move for Mike Trout. News stories also lead the conversation to what MLB can do to be more inclusive. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast.…
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Molly, Tracey and Joe talk all things this week in MLB - rookies, injuries, series they are looking forward to and an honourable mention to the #SavannahBananas Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#63 - LIVE! Travel, & Two Samurai Train Riders
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Reporting in from the Netherlands! Dante and Merle meet in-person for the second time ever to talk worldbuilding and storytelling face-to-face. Speaking of travel! Is the journey as important as the destination? How does the accessibility of travel affect the story's pace, and how is travel a measuring stick of power? All this and more in a very sp…
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#62 - Movement, & The Sick Shredder
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This is the episode we got wildly off-topic! A conversation about movement in media branches off to all sorts of motion in media, soliloquys about subtitles, and the art of implied movement. If you like ramblings tangents, you'll love this episode. Prompt: Make up a story based on a guy famous for his one move!…
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