Bobby and Alex debate the legitimacy of Joe West’s COVID-19 conspiracy theory, do a Bad Take Dramatic Reading of a column chastising players who opt out of the season, and yell about blackouts. Then they bring on Fabian Ardaya, Angels beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the #vibe among players in summer camp right now, how these circumstances have changed the meaning of media access, what a shortened season could mean for the Angels, and more.

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Songs featured in this episode:

The Breeders — "Cannonball" • Toro y Moi feat. The Mattson 2 — "Ordinary Guy" • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”