Announcing the Square State Sandlot Podcast with Kyle as a full time co-host. Green Bay's problems. Deshaun Watson reports, but still wants a trade. Steelers look going into camp. Chandler Jones wants out of AZ.  Raiders peek going into camp. MLB trade and extension talks.  Cleveland Guardians.  Pirates and A's, and more!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

We talk Pirates, their signings of draftees, future plans. A's updates for games. Oakland City Council votes yes on their terms sheet, not the A's term sheet. Trade Deadline coming up quick, who ends up where? Bucks and Suns game 6. NFL news and notes leading into training camps around the league.  Cam Akers out for season. Melvin Ingram signs with PIT. NHL Expansion draft coming up for the Seattle Kraken. Your boy heads to the first ever game with fans at Allegiant Stadium in a few weeks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

John's officially over in the UK and settling in, we catch up with him on his journey back over there, and what he's been doing since he landed. Bucks even up the series heading back to Phoenix. "The block." D Book got away with a few extra fouls late? NFL domestic disputes. Hope the best for the families involved. MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby are back! Pirates updates, A's updates. Trade deadline approaching. Braves made a few moves, everyone else seems to be holding tight for now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

"The Match" happened, and Aaron Rodgers and Bryson won. The real headline was that it sounds like Rodgers will be back with the Packers (despite the new "to the Raiders" rumors.) A's lose Rosenthal for the year, Pinder for a while, and losing a lot of games lately. Chris Bassitt finally gets the All-Star nod he deserved. Pirates playing pretty well despite expectations. Nowgoski hitting well, Castro 3 home runs! Acuna Jr. tears ACL out for season. Cole mows down the Asstros to silence some doubters.  Big take on Big Ben. Bucks show some life in game 3. Lighting win Stanley Cup... and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

Get your mailbag questions in, we'll read them or you can record them through Anchor! Ohtani makes ASG as a pitcher and position player (DH.) Pirates chatter including ASG. Matty O makes the cut for the A's and will be in the Home Run Derby! Bassitt snub. A's trending to be sellers? Suns win game 1 despite Giannis being a surprise go, and playing pretty well. NHL playoffs talk, and Kyle gets fired up! NFL talks. N'Keal Harry requests trade Steelers in on Justin Houston? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

Interesting question. If you could attend one game from any time in history, what game would it be? NBA Playoffs updates. NBA coach hires. Stanley Cup match up. PIrates, A's, MLB updates. All-Star voting a sham. Steelers & Raiders updates. Dark Alliance reviews, updates. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

DeGrom for MVP. Discussion about MLB Crack-down on foreign substances for pitchers Wander Franco big debut. A's and Pirates updates. Carl Nassib's big news. LeVeon Bell Andy Reid beef? Aaron Rodgers talk with John. NBA Playoffs, Suns, Hawks, 76ers. Everyone bagging on Ben Simmons. Lottery results for the Warriors Dark Alliance looks like an instant bomb in reviews. Still haven't had a chance to play, will get back with impressions later. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

Get your questions/comments/topics in to us @OakBRM or @KJGPit on Twitter. Or through the @Anchor link you can leave a voice message and be featured on the pod (if you want to be.) Pirates win 2 in a row after a rough 10 game stretch. Trade candidates? A's 16 games over .500 after losing game 2 against the Yankees due to bullpen. Can they get help? NBA Playoffs recap since the last pod, and updates as the Nets vs. Bucks game 7 was happening. Chris Paul to miss game 1 due to COVID protocols. Interesting as LeBron seemed to have the league look the other way. More Rodgers rumors to the Raiders... Slow news day, or substance behind it? Will he sit out games? How his contract is structured. Sports leagues celebrate Juneteenth. Dark Alliance launching June 22nd. I'll be streaming for any interested! RA Salvatore, his work, and where he belongs in terms of authors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

Jokic gets ejected for a hard foul, Suns sweep. Blazers narrowing down head coaching candidates, get Dame some help! Hawks beat the 76ers to even up the series. Milwaukee does the same. Kyrie is out, and Harden likely to miss game 5. PJ Tucker/KD "fight" and security guard that broke it up. A's on fire lately, get the guys to the All Star game.  Pirates struggling, but flashes give hope. Golden Knights take a 1-0 lead, and the Rangers do as well. Diablo II: Resurrected release date announced. Buy this game!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message

We talk about the NBA series that are currently going on, and our takes from them. NHL playoff updates, the damn Golden Knights won... Jacob Degrom exits after 6 innings with a finger injury, and talking about what a season he has had. Bucs swept by the Dodgers in a series of bloated payroll vs no payroll. A's ballpark proposal comes to a vote on 7/20, vote yes!!! Playing well otherwise, except the bullpen. Excited for some talk about video games! Final Fantasy XIV free trial which offers upwards of 80 hours of content for absolutely free. Dark Alliance coming out 6/22 and is on Game Pass The value of Game Pass and suggestions. Diablo II: Resurrected, and hoping for some news on 6/29 which is the 21st anniversary of Diablo II's original release.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossthepondwbillnjohn/message