Broken Bat Single Royals Blog and Podcast

BBS Royals Podcast #057

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:29:04 PDT

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.

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BBS Royals Podcast #056

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:34:23 PDT

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.

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Music used in this podcast:

Afro Cuban All Stars - Tumba Palo Cocuye

The Aggrolites - 5 Deadly Venoms

Modest Mouse - Dramamine

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Tell a story, win a prize!

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:32:48 PDT

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

BBS Royals Podcast #055

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:30:46 PDT

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.

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Music used in this podcast:

Foster The People - Helena Beat

Baths - Aminals

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BBS Royals Podcast #054

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Sun, 22 May 2011 20:31:05 PDT

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.

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Music used in this podcast:

Black Sabbath - The Wizard

Broken Social Scene - Pacific Theme

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BBS Royals Podcast #053

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Sun, 08 May 2011 19:28:54 PDT

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.

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Music used in this podcast

Gram Parsons - Still Feeling Blue

Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks

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BBS Royals Podcast #052

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:49:33 PDT

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.

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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

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BBS Royals Podcast #051

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:20:53 PDT

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.

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Music in this podcast:

Son Volt - Flow

Charles Mingus - Fables Of Faubus

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BBS Royals Podcast #050

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:34:27 PDT

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.

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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

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BBS Royals Podcast #049

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:44:39 PDT

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.

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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

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BBS Royals Podcast #048

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:26:24 PDT

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.

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Music in this podcast:

Marc Ribot Y Los Cubanos Postizos - Aqui Como Alla

J.J. Cale - Lies

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BBS Royals Podcast #047

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:49:27 PDT

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.

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Music in this podcast:

Talking Heads - The Big Country

James Brown - Sportin' Life

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BBS Royals Podcast #046

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:44:07 PDT

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.

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Follow Craig on Twitter @royalsauthority

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BBS Royals Podcast #045

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:23:33 PDT

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.

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Music used in this podcast:

New Order - Ceremony
Tom Waits - Heartattack And Vine

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BBS Royals Podcast #044

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:22:55 PST

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.

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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

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BBS Royals Podcast #043

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:27:10 PST

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.

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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

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BBS Royals Podcast #042

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:12:23 PST

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.

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Music used in this podcast:

Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up

Herbie Hancock - Fat Mama

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BBS Royals Podcast #041

brokenbatsingle@gmail.com (Nick Scott) (Nick Scott) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:14:20 PST

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.

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Music used in this podcast:

Super Furry Animals - It's Not The End Of The World?

Talking Heads - Crosseyed and Painless

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