View From The Cheap Seats
View From The Cheap Seats
JR Krafft
A sports podcast devoted to West Virginia athletics, MLB, NHL, and the NFL.
Episode 009: We're Back!
The View is back and even better from the Cheap Seats! After a long delay, JR comes back and looks to improve the pod. This episode is a recap of a lot of things that have gone on in the sports world during hiatus; Martinsburg's 57 game win streak snapped, the Big Ten not playing football (but now they are), the AP Top 25, recapping WVU's first football game and previewing Sunday Night Football matchup between Seattle and New England.
Sep 19, 2020
1 hr 17 min
Episode 009: Big Payday
Lots of news coming from the world of sports this past week. MLB teams opened training camps and are already facing issues regarding the coronavirus. Teams are looking at changing their names and some professional baseball players are in for BIG paydays thanks to some interesting contract items. Come one, come all; there's plenty of fun to be had in the cheap seats. Give us a follow on twitter @view_cheap, leave us a voice message on Anchor to appear in an upcoming episode, and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so that you never miss an episode!
Jul 4, 2020
39 min
Episode 008: BASEBALL IS BACK!!!
In the latest episode, JR takes a look at the upcoming NBA schedule. Fans are going to be allowed at a select NASCAR track and the FBI wraps up its investigation into a possible hate crime in Talledega. The coronavirus could have an impact on the upcoming college football season. Finally, we take a look at the return of Major League Baseball and what a season could look at. Finally, JR predicts what the season could look like for the Pirates. Come one, come all; there's plenty of fun to be had in the cheap seats.
Jun 27, 2020
52 min
Episode 007: Trouble With the Curve
In the James Bond episode, we take a look at the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami and Dale Jr.'s election to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. College Football also announces their HOF ballot and a certain football team is at the forefront of the racial divide in sports. We also look at what in the world is going on with Major League Baseball and, if anything, can be done to save it. As always, you can follow us on Twitter at @view_cheap, leave us a voice message on Anchor.fm, and even rate/subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform.
Jun 17, 2020
42 min
Episode 006: Love and Compassion
In this episode, we talk about sports attempting to make a return while still dealing with the coronavirus. We also discuss a new player being added to a West Virginia basketball alumni team and baseball basically imploding on itself. Finally, we talk about how sports is changing based on the landscape of American society and what we need to do as fans.
Jun 11, 2020
43 min
Episode 005: Updates
I talk about my absence from the podcast for the last few weeks, talk about some sports news, and provide some insight to when I was an equipment manager.
May 31, 2020
23 min
Episode 004: Baseball, More Retirements, and a Sad Good Bye
In this episode, we discuss the latest sporting news from around the country. We also talk about the future of baseball and what numbers each MLB team should retire next. Finally, we say goodbye to a league gone far too soon.
Apr 15, 2020
1 hr 46 min
Episode 003: Retirement
This week, we discuss the latest news in sports from NFL free agency, Olympic news, to how the world of sports is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, JR talks about numbers that have been retired by WVU, numbers that should be, and discussed if WVU should change their requirements for jersey retirement.
Apr 8, 2020
1 hr 42 min
Episode 002: Top 10 WVU Football Games
This week, we discuss the latest news in sports. Also, JR takes a look at the Top 10 WVU football games in program history. Listen to see what games made the list.
Apr 2, 2020
1 hr 45 min
Episode 001: Opening Day
In Episode 1, I discuss what makes Opening Day such a special event to me and to other baseball fans and why, this year, it is especially missed.
Mar 28, 2020
20 min