Broken Bat Single Royals Blog and Podcast

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  BBS Royals Podcast #057

  7/6/2011

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  Episode #057 - In which I try and put this team's record into perspective and discuss in detail why I'm still high on the franchise. Follow @brokenbatsingle Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader with RSS

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  BBS Royals Podcast #056

  6/23/2011

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  Episode #056 - In which I discuss Ned Yost's comments regarding Eric Hosmer and break down the options for the Royals All-Star Game representative. Also, special guest Jon Schieszer stops by to discuss comedy, being a Royals fan in L.A., the Dodgers and his upcoming show in Kansas City. Follow @brokenbatsingle Check out Jon Schieszer live in Kansas City Music used in this podcast: Afro Cuban All Stars - Tumba Palo Cocuye The Aggrolites - 5 Deadly Venoms Modest Mouse - Dramamine Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader with RSS

• Tell a story, win a prize!

  6/14/2011

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  How would you like a free copy of the 1985 World Series Collectors DVD Set? Well, I have three copies to give away to loyal readers and podcast listeners.* All you need to do to win this set of DVD's from A&E Home Entertainment is to tell me a story.  You can tell this story in words or in pictures. Since father's day is coming up, you could tell me a story about your dad and the Royals, or even your mom and the Royals. With the recent passing of Paul Splittorff, you could tell a great Splitt story.  Whatever it is, have it be about the Royals. The deadline for submissions is 6/21, the more creative the story the better. Just email them to me at brokenbatsingle@gmail.com. Good Luck *Disclosure: I will be receiving a free copy of this set from A&E for doing this promotion.  Here's a link to the DVD set if you want to see what you'll be getting: http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4249491&cp=2366583.2498456

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  BBS Royals Podcast #055

  6/6/2011

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  Episode #055 - In which I discuss the newly drafted Bubba Starling and what that draft pick means. I also talk about some recent news, the struggling Royals and potential changes to the MLB Draft. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music used in this podcast: Foster The People - Helena Beat Baths - Aminals Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader with RSS

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  BBS Royals Podcast #054

  5/22/2011

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  Episode #054 - In which I discuss the potential fallout from the Danny Duffy and Eric Hosmer call ups and when we may potentially see Mike Moustakas and Mike Montgomery in Royal blue. I also discuss my failed trip to Northwest Arkansas to see the Naturals and ruminate on what if any value there is in having a blogger in the press box. All of that, plus a review of the series with the St. Louis Cardinals and a preview of the series with the Baltimore Orioles. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music used in this podcast: Black Sabbath - The Wizard Broken Social Scene - Pacific Theme Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader 

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  BBS Royals Podcast #053

  5/8/2011

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  Episode #053 - In which I discuss the series with the Oakland Athletics, the Eric Hosmer callup, my experience in the Royals pressbox and preview the upcoming series with the New York Yankees. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music used in this podcast Gram Parsons - Still Feeling Blue Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader 

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  BBS Royals Podcast #052

  4/28/2011

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  Episode #052 - In which I take a look back at the Cleveland Indians series, discuss lineups, the inability of the pen to get out lefties and preview the series with the Minnesota Twins. Aaron Stilley drops by to talk about Jeff Francoeur's approach and Alcides Escobar's bat. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Follow Aaron on Twitter @kc_baseball and check out his articles on Francoeur and Escobar Music used in this podcast Phish - Wilson Arcade Fire - Wake Up RJD2 - Smoke & Mirrors Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader

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  BBS Royals Podcast #051

  4/24/2011

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  Episode #051 - In which Nick discusses the callup of Louis Coleman, reviews the Rangers series, previews the Indians series and takes a look at who's doing well for the Storm Chasers in Omaha. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music in this podcast: Son Volt - Flow Charles Mingus - Fables Of Faubus Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader

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  BBS Royals Podcast #050

  4/14/2011

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  Episode #050 - In which I discuss the news concerning the Royals, review the series with the Minnesota Twins and speak with special guest J.R. Lind about a fascinating article about the mid 1980's Kansas City Royals contracts. I also answer a couple of listener emails and bring up an insane statistic. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Check out J.R.'s article Royal Flushed: How a Nashville apartment building contributed to a baseball franchise's misery. Music in this podcast: Jellyfish - New Mistake Ray Charles - Thre Quarter Time Frank Zappa - Peaches En Regalia Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader

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  BBS Royals Podcast #049

  4/7/2011

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  Episode #49 - In which Nick reviews the series with the White Sox, discusses whether or not Kevin Appier was an ace and previews the 2011 Detroit Tigers. Also, Will McDonald from Royals Review stops by to talk about the Royals and what it's like to blog about them among other things. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Follow Will on Twitter @royalsreview or go to Royals Review Also check out Aaron Stilley's article on Kevin Appier the Ace. Music in this podcast: Morphine - Cure For Pain Erroll Garner - It's All Right With Me Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader

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  BBS Royals Podcast #048

  4/4/2011

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  Episode #48 - Nick reviews the series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, trying not to over-react, why he does the podcast and runs through some news. Also, included is a preview of the 2011 Chicago White Sox just in time for the next series. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music in this podcast: Marc Ribot Y Los Cubanos Postizos - Aqui Como Alla J.J. Cale - Lies Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader.  

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  BBS Royals Podcast #047

  3/29/2011

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  Episode #47 - In this last episode before Opening Day Nick runs through the flurry of Royals moves, talks about Aaron Crow in the bullpen and what he saw in Surprise. Adam Comstock stops by to make some preseason predictions. Nick also previews the Minnesota Twins 2011 season. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music in this podcast: Talking Heads - The Big Country James Brown - Sportin' Life Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader.  

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  BBS Royals Podcast #046

  3/23/2011

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  Episode #46 - The first ever Royals Authority live event captured in all it's audio glory. Craig, Clark and Nick discuss the upcoming season, the rotation, Herb Washington and more. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Follow Clark on Twitter @cfosroyalsauth Follow Craig on Twitter @royalsauthority Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader. 

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  BBS Royals Podcast #045

  3/16/2011

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  Episode #045 - In this episode, I discuss the Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer getting cut from the Major League team, Alex Gordon Dominating and the Spring Training battles. Clark Fosler joins me to discuss the bullpen and I preview the 2011 Cleveland Indians. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Follow Clark on Twitter @cfosroyalsauth Music used in this podcast: New Order - Ceremony Tom Waits - Heartattack And Vine Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader. 

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  BBS Royals Podcast #044

  3/1/2011

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  Episode #044- In this episode, I talk about some interesting things happening in Spring Training and interview the Northwest Arkansas Naturals General Manager Eric Edelstein. All music in this podcast was provided by local Kansas City band Auternus. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Follow Eric on Twitter @ericbaseball as well as the Naturals @nw_ark_naturalsFollow Auternus on Twitter @auternus and check them out on the web Music used in this podcast: Auternus - Until the Light is Gone Auternus - Nonlinear Auternus - Bipolar Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader. 

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  BBS Royals Podcast #043

  2/17/2011

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  Episode #043 - In this episode, Nick discusses the reason that some people are blacked out from watching Royals games and why Pujols won't be coming to Kansas City. Justin Bopp of Beyond the Box Score also joins in to discuss Billy Butler. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Check out Beyond The Box Score and Justin's article on Billy Butler, also follow him on Twitter @justinbopp  Music used in this podcast: Akron/Family - Island The Killer - On Top Eric Dollphy - Hat And Beard Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader. 

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  BBS Royals Podcast #042

  1/27/2011

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  Episode #042 - In this episode, I discuss some Royals news like when the televised Spring Training games will be, the Butler signing and the newest invite to camp. I also have some audio from the Royals awards presentation which was held at FanFest which includes Buddy Baumann, Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music used in this podcast: Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up Herbie Hancock - Fat Mama Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader. 

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  BBS Royals Podcast #041

  1/20/2011

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  Episode #041 - In this hastily put together podcast, I have all of the audio from the interviews I was a part of at the FanFest digital digest.  Dayton Moore, Ned Yost, Billy Butler and Jeff Francoeur all make appearances and I briefly discuss the event. Follow Nick on Twitter @brokenbatsingle or on Facebook Music used in this podcast: Super Furry Animals - It's Not The End Of The World? Talking Heads - Crosseyed and Painless Click on the post title to download the .mp3 file directly. Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Zune Subscribe via any other feedreader.