We're hosting a Choose Your Own Adventure as we select from one of two shows! One of our favorite cards makes their debut so we naturally have to compare and contrast. Reddit has opinions about everything and so do we. Also, Why won't this card series just die? And everyone's a winner. Bonus: Five pitches might be too many, but ten pitches for this guy isn't enough.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world's most powerful MLB The Show podcast returns to dig through the massive glut of Set 2 cards. We demand a card that was already delivered. We have a real problem with some of these nicknames. Wrestling vs Zelda? Yeah! Also, we're not mad, we're just disappointed. Put some respect on their names. Bonus: Why not, let's just make it a guessing game.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast you've familiarized yourself with is back and we're discussing player Charisma. Go ahead and put a ring on it, San Diego. You want to know what really grinds our gears? Is this too many cards? Also, we have a problem with the Set program design. Plus, we don't like fonts. Bonus: We finally have a jingle and there's some ad space available.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favorite video game's favorite podcast's third closest rival is back and focused on Storylines. Is this the best thing Sony San Diego has ever produced? (Spoiler: Yes, and it's not even close.) Would you rather play in New Jersey or Philadelphia? Trouble with the Curve. We're in it for a collector's hat. Also, we're starting a GoFundMe to buy the game. Bonus: Rowdy Tellez: Friend of the Pod.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favorite video game's favorite podcast returns for its third season! There's a lot to unpack in this episode as we cover everything we know leading up to the launch of MLB The Show 23. The hype train is in full force. Storylines is going to be amazing, we just know it. Will Jonathan still play '21? There are "Legends" and then there are Legends. The World Baseball Classic is coming. Bonus: we look for new sponsorship opportunities and have a hot dog scale now.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 comes to a close as the guys discuss the final two "... of the Franchise" Featured Programs. We have a focus group mentality.  Why'd you quit?  The highs and lows of '22. Please put some respect on it. Who's going to be the big Legend for '23? Also, we got the Greatest Card of All Time until it wasn't? Bonus: Cleveland has a hot dog with Fruit Loops and someone ate it.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Council has much to discuss in this episode. Like, so much stuff has happened since the last one. Getting ready for all the "... of the Franchise" programs. There are some really sad card choices. Retro Finest Andrew McCutchen is bae. Also, someone wants The Show to be tougher. Bonus: Pack Odd Math is a scam. ------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, we're all friends here and it's finally time to cover Postseason Roy Halladay (but not his friends). The Future of the Franchise is full of improvements. We'd bench the Raphel Devers Player of the Month card for who? Also, Finest George Brett is expensive, what's the plan to pay for it? Thanks, SDS! No, seriously, thank you. Bonus: We finally reveal our walk-up music. Bangers one and all.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The High Council convenes to reflect on the Spring Cleanup program. Oh, we have thoughts on the Hitting Engine fiasco. Also, it's all downhill from here. We need tempered expectations. Does anyone have the time? Anthony Rizzo: Player of the Month? Bonus: It's all a hype machine.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 is in full swing as we reflect on the Faces of the Franchise Program. Is it possible it can be both good and bad? Meet Mark Trout? The MLBTheShowCompanionApp is the best way to save your marriage. Early feedback on MLB The Show on Nintendo Switch is what? Bonus: What's the greatest Comic Book movie?------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.