Hour 1 - Big Game Hunting
Summary
Hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers join Ben Maller to discuss the MLB trade deadline, debating whether the Dodgers should acquire ace Tarek Skubal despite league backlash. The trio also analyzes the Yankees' potential interest in George Springer, rejecting the idea due to his age and history with the Astros sign-stealing scandal. Finally, they examine the growing tension between Bryce Harper and Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski, framing the conflict as normal workplace friction rather than a team-ending crisis.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship reads and show introduction
Preview of Skubal trade rumors and Phillies drama
Show open and Detroit Tigers recap
Analysis of Tarek Skubal trade to the Dodgers
Discussion on George Springer and Astros cheating scandal
Bryce Harper and Dave Dombrowski conflict in Philadelphia
Listener call-in number and podcast sponsorships
Announcement of upcoming Ben Maller meet and greet
Listener mailbag: Springer, Skubal, and Maller billboards
Dairy Queen promotion and Mike Trout trade rumors
Listener call: Distance to Vegas and banter
Hug watch segment and Jordan Alvarez stats
Podcast sponsorships and Fifth Hour promotion
Who Am I game and closing sponsorships
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