Monument Pod: A New York Yankees Podcast

Anthony and Dave open the show on the night of Game 1, dissecting the Brewers vs. Rays matchup, what two smaller-payroll operations reaching the World Series signals for baseball, and the bitter irony of watching Tampa Bay on the game’s biggest stage. Autopsy of an ALCS Exit: The guys recap the Yankees’ disappointing postseason elimination against the Rays, breaking down what failed when it mattered most—from lineup cold spells to bullpen fatigue. The "Run It Back" Presser: The hosts vent their frustrations over the season-ending press conference with Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman, and Aaron Boone, auditing the front office's refusal to make structural leadership changes despite another empty October. Stay or Say Goodbye: Anthony and Dave walk through the Yankees’ looming free agents, playing general manager to decide who deserves a contract extension and who the front office needs to let walk out the door. The Early Winter Wishlist: The fellas wrap up the episode by outlining their preliminary offseason targets, mapping out the offensive and pitching upgrades needed to retool the roster for 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony is brandless, David Brand-less, but the show goes on. Anthony gets you ready for the AL WildCard Series against the Boston Red Sox.  Anthony debates whether rolling out a less-than-100% Aaron Judge genuinely sparks the offense or becomes a tactical liability in a do-or-die, three-game series. Neutralizing the Southpaws: A breakdown of how Aaron Boone should construct the optimal batting order to counter Boston’s heavy left-handed pitching attack. Circle of Trust: An audit of the Yankees' bullpen hierarchy, pinpointing the specific relievers Boone must lean on when late-inning outs matter most. Finally, Anthony lays out his official series prediction on who punches their ticket to face Tampa Bay in the ALDS, wrapping up with rapid-fire picks for the remaining Wild Card matchups around the league.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​We recorded an episode last week but due to some technical difficulties it never was able to be published. But we're back! Anthony and Dave break down the crushing news of Aaron Judge heading right back to the IL with a strained calf, debating how this lineup can survive October if the Captain is sidelined. ​The guys vent about a frustrating series loss in Arizona, diagnosing the bullpen’s late-inning hiccups and the team’s ongoing, maddening inability to execute in extra frames. ​The fellas take a bird's-eye view across both leagues, dissecting the current American and National League playoff pictures and debating which potential matchups favor New York. ​The Schlittler MVP Case: The hosts examine whether rookie sensation Cam Schlittler’s dominant, rotation-carrying campaign legitimately warrants AL MVP consideration. ​The episode wraps with Anthony and Dave previewing the pivotal regular-season home stand against Tampa Bay, outlining what they desperately need to see from the Yanks before the playoffs begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

nthony and Dave break down the Yankees taking three of four from Boston, highlighted by an explosive 16-run eruption that hopefully woke up the offense. ​The guys debate what this lineup looks like at full throttle when Aaron Judge returns. ​The fellas examine Aaron Boone’s handling of a chaotic, injury-riddled summer and debate whether he has quietly built a legitimate Manager of the Year resume. ​The hosts discuss George Lombard Jr.’s knee injury and his six-game error streak, diving into baseball history to compare the rookie’s defensive growing pains to 1915 Yankee Roger Peckinpaugh. ​Anthony and Dave wrap things up by mapping out how the rotation and bullpen will navigate high-leverage innings for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 2 weeks since the Trade Deadline and the call-up of George Lombard Jr., Anthony and Dave analyze how newcomers Luis García Jr. and Heliot Ramos have settled into their roles and evaluate whether Brian Cashman's deadline strategy is actually fixing the offense's run-production woes. The guys audit the top prospect's first two weeks as the everyday shortstop in the Bronx, breaking down his defensive poise and offensive maturity. ​The fellas examine the AL East and Wild Card standings heading into the home stretch, sizing up the playoff picture and how the Yankees stack up against the surging Red Sox. ​The hosts check in on the starting rotation with Max Fried heading to the DL while identifying which bullpen arms Aaron Boone genuinely trusts in high-leverage spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices