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Our story didn’t start behind microphones or with big ideas about content and reach. It started on dirt fields under early evening skies, dragging fields with rakes in our hands and baseball on our minds. We were just two coaches, making sure our kids were learning baseball the right way: not just the mechanics, but the respect, the patience, the love for the game. In those hours between batting practice and chalking foul lines, between lineup cards and cleaning up sunflower seed shells, we went from being friends to something more like family. Baseball has a funny way of doing that. It ties people together through shared joy, heartbreak, teaching, learning, and the quiet moments when the field lights finally shut off and you’re still talking baseball in the parking lot. That closeness carried into our lives off the field, right up to Thanksgiving of 2024. We call it Friendsgiving, a simple gathering of the people who matter to us. And, of course, as the plates emptied and the laughter got louder, baseball once again took the front seat. The stories, the debates, the questions, the memories. At some point, someone at the table—half amused, half serious—asked, “Why don’t you guys have a podcast? It feels like we’re listening to one already.” We laughed it off at first. But the idea stayed, like a hanging curveball begging to be hit. Over the next few months, we imagineered the idea out loud: what it could be, how it could sound, what we would bring that was truly ours. By February 2025, we stopped imagining and stepped up to the plate. We recorded our first episodes—talking free agency drama, trivia that got a little too competitive, and friendly banter that never needed a script. And that was the moment Inside the Foul was born. Inside the Foul is more than a baseball podcast. It’s the dugout talk. The behind-the-scenes knowing nods. It’s big-league headlines mixed with the small moments that make baseball feel like home. We bring in players, coaches, and baseball minds who have lived the game, and we ask real questions—the kind that come from curiosity, research, and a genuine love for the sport. It’s storytelling. It’s analysis. It’s the joy of a clean double play and the sting of a strikeout looking. It’s baseball the way we’ve always known it: honest, passionate, and just a little salty. If you love the game, we think you’ll feel right at home here. Inside the Foul

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The Billion Dollar Problem.

The Billion Dollar Problem.

2026-10-2301:01:22

The Dodgers just got exposed, and the real question is whether they lost a playoff series - or handed baseball its biggest salary-cap argument yet.Inside The Foul breaks down the chaos behind Milwaukee's statement win, from the Brewers' ruthless team-wide production to the weirdly flat energy from a superstar-laden Dodgers roster. If you care about playoff baseball, payroll politics, or why a team built on depth and discipline can embarrass a lineup full of names, this one is for you.You’ll hear Chris and Ethan go deep on:
The postseason chaos nobody wants to talk about, but every baseball fan needs to hear. Two salty hosts turn elimination pain into a brutally honest, wildly funny breakdown of why the playoffs expose everything - bad fundamentals, bad management, bad vibes, and why some teams just want it more. After getting bounced, Chris and Ethan don’t hold back. They go off on the Yankees’ postseason collapse, the problem with analytics overruling instinct, and why one superstar injury can’t explain a lineup that forgets how to hit, field, or execute the small stuff. They also pull apart the bigger October picture: which teams are built for a championship run, which ones are pretending, and why the Dodgers feel inevitable while the Brewers, White Sox, Rays, and Guardians each bring a different kind of danger. You'll hear sharp takes on Aaron Boone, Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, Ben Rice, Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Yamamoto, and the management decisions that can make or break a season. The conversation gets especially heated around MLB’s postseason format, the value of 162 games, whether shorter series would punish division winners, and why playoff baseball is at its best when every pitch feels like survival. Chris and Ethan also dig into what separates hungry teams from dead weight - from young clubs playing loose and fearless to big-name rosters that lean on reputation instead of results. Along the way, they debate bullpen depth, pitch selection, home-field advantage, and the weird, wonderful truth that sometimes the team with the cleanest baseball wins because it simply wants it more. If you love unfiltered baseball talk, postseason rage, and arguments that only get better as the stakes get worse, this episode is for you. Perfect for fans who want honesty over politeness and still believe October baseball should hurt a little. give me some title idea for this…
Shane Green shares his journey from Claremont, Florida, to Major League Baseball, highlighting the challenges, adaptations, and mental resilience required to succeed at the highest level of baseball. Shane Greene shares insights into the mental toughness required for closing in baseball, the importance of mindset, and how to handle the pressures of high-stakes situations. This episode explores the mental side of sports, personal resilience, and strategies for success.
The secret behind elite wooden bats is not just craftsmanship—it’s patience, obsession, and a willingness to learn the hard way. John Vullo of Vullo Bat Company shares how a backyard hobby became an MLB-certified bat business trusted by pros, including the Chicago Cubs, and why the torpedo bat conversation has put his shop right in the middle of baseball’s latest evolution. Inside the Foul hosts Chris and Ethan dig into John’s full journey—from watching his dad build a local softball community in Newport, Washington, to coaching his son, to realizing he needed a new way to stay connected to the game. That search led to a lathe, a dust collector, and a first bat he still keeps as a reminder of where it all began. You’ll discover how John taught himself the craft through pure trial and error, why tracking every billet, model, and ounce by hand has become part of his process, and how he built custom models like the VC 815 by turning performance into a numbering system that actually means something. He also breaks down the subtle differences that separate a 271 from a 116, what makes a torpedo bat work, and why the billet you choose at the very beginning can determine everything that follows. John also opens up about what changed when the company moved from hobby to full-time operation, how his wife Lori joined the business and helped scale production, and what it really takes to keep a two-person company personal while meeting pro-level demand. Despite MLB licensing, audits, and growing attention, he stays committed to one thing above all: making a bat that feels right in a hitter’s hands. This episode goes beyond bat specs and shop talk. It’s about family, legacy, and the emotional weight of building something with your name on it. If you love baseball, craftsmanship, or the kind of story where passion slowly becomes a life’s work, this one is essential listening. John Vullo is the founder of Vullo Bat Company, an MLB-certified wooden bat maker based in Newport, Washington. What began as a hobby grew into a family-run operation producing game bats, training bats, and custom models for professional players and organizations. Perfect for baseball fans, coaches, players, and anyone who loves stories about turning a lifelong obsession into a craft that matters. Turn this into a graphic with this logo make look professional and clean
March to October

March to October

2026-09-2501:07:52

October baseball is all about the teams that survive, not the teams that merely looked best in April. Chris and Ethan break down the 2026 playoff picture, the clubs nobody wants to face, and the stars most likely to decide a World Series run when 162 games suddenly stop mattering.From the Rays’ small-ball identity to the Brewers’ October upside, from the Yankees’ pressure cooker to the Dodgers’ relentless championship expectations, this episode lays out exactly why postseason baseball feels like a different sport. Chris and Ethan dig into byes, bullpen management, short-series strategy, and why getting hot at the right time can matter more than having the best record in baseball.You’ll hear bold takes on the AL and NL races, including why Tampa Bay, Boston, Cleveland, the White Sox, the Cubs, the Phillies, the Padres, Arizona, and Houston all have very different paths to making noise. They also break down which arms and bats are built for October, why some rosters collapse under pressure, and which managers and lineups can actually survive a five-game or seven-game series.
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