River Blast Radio

River Blast Radio

River Blast Radio is a Pittsburgh Pirates podcast feed that aims to push the conversation around the club FORWARD.

Episodes

July 1, 2020 60 mins

For the time being, it looks like Major League Baseball will be back! Alex and Noah reunite to start yet another season of River Blast Radio. The guys discuss the entire battle between the MLBPA and league owners and then dive into the pros and cons the Pirates can expect during a 60 game season. 

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Your favorite duo is back in action. Noah and Alex are back as well. Hear all about what they've been up to, Alex's take aways from spring training, Noah's plan to get baseball started up in Arizona and much more. 

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We are back! If you haven't heard, baseball is still a cheating man's game. Noah and Alex give their thoughts on the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal and what it means for the game as we move forward. They also talk some Pirates too. Enjoy!

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For this weeks episode Alex takes a break from reporting at the Winter Meetings and speaks with Pirates pitching prospect Nick Mears. Find out about Nick's journey into the Pirates organization and what his goals are for the upcoming season. Also, be sure to give him a follow on twitter @NickMears46

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December 4, 2019 53 mins

A lot has happened since Noah and Alex last spoke. They cover it all in the latest episode. Things start off with their thoughts on the new manager and other front office hire. That is followed by Starling Marte's comments, a goodbye to Elias Diaz and a preview for Alex's coverage of the Winter Meetings next week. Noah also might give you his thoughts on Ohio High School football. 

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The 2019 baseball season has come to an end. So has the Neal Huntington era. Noah and Alex reunite after a few weeks off to talk about all of it. We missed you all!

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October 3, 2019 63 mins

It is done. Thank goodness. The guys review the Pirates 2019 season. Things get started with their thoughts on the club firing Clint Hurdle. After that, the break down all the highs and lows the club had throughout the long year. Last but not least, the show ends with Noah and Alex revisiting their pre-season predictions. 

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September 25, 2019 52 mins

If you thought last week was tough, buckle in. The guys spend the first half of the show remembering Jason Rollison. In addition to being a good friend and dedicated Pirates fan, Jason was very involved in the careers of both Noah and Alex. Hear their stories about Jason and how they will remember a man who gave so much in such a little period of time. In the second half of the show, the guys discuss the horrible month of baseball ...

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September 17, 2019 49 mins

You know what we are have to talk about today..... Felipe Vazquez. Everything involving his arrest and what we think about it. Check out our thoughts. 

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September 10, 2019 71 mins

On the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex open the show pondering if Josh Bell is the right fielder of the 2020 Pirates (the answer is no). James Marvel's debut and Bryan Reynolds' future in center field are also covered before the guys welcome on the voice of the West Virginia Black Bears, Donny Chedrick onto the show. Finally the guys round out the episode by paying a visit to Canton's finest hotel and debat...

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September 3, 2019 85 mins

On this week's episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex discuss just how good Steven Brault really is, talk about Gregory Polanco's future (remember him?) and give their best options for off-season catcher signings. Next, Noah speaks with Chris Miller of the Renegades of the Rotunda, who is working to put on an incredible event for an incredible person. Last but not least, the show is wrapped up by some non-baseball talk. ...

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August 28, 2019 77 mins

After a week off the boys are back. Alex discusses his new gig, Noah discusses how his job brought him closer to Jesus (literally) and the guys together discuss a bunch of Pirates related topics, including Josh Bell's season, what to do with Jose Osuna, should the Pirates trade Starling Marte and much more. 

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August 14, 2019 79 mins

The Pirates are winning again, so we talk about them (for a bit). Hear Noah and Alex's thoughts on management, Josh Bell, Bryan Reynolds, the coaching stuff and more. Then, well, things get random. Enjoy...

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August 6, 2019 14 mins

The Pirates stink right now.... So we decided to shake things up. Alex sits down with Indianapolis Indian's third basemen Hunter Owen. Check out what Alex had to ask him about his minor league career and how he plans to take the final step to reach the big league. 

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July 31, 2019 74 mins

On the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex dive right into a very boring/ disappointing trade deadline performance by the Pirates. Next they discuss the state of the franchise and if the last three weeks reflect bigger problems. Last off, the guys go around the league to discuss all the other trades made.  

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July 23, 2019 56 mins

The Pirates are struggling but we sure aren't! Noah and Alex open things up by talking about the team, Josh Bell and Gregory Polanco. Next up, they debate the route the organization should go on a handful of individuals. Finally, the guys wrap things up with everyone's favorite part of the show, segments!

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July 16, 2019 65 mins

Welcome back to the Riverblast podcast! After taking last week off due to the All Star Break, the guys discuss the trips they took during their downtime (even though Noah's trip was for work). Following some small talk Noah and Alex dive into the Pirates struggles and debate if the season is in fact over. Next up, the guys debate the legacy of Pirates center fielder Starling Marte. They discuss how he is viewed now and why he has t...

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July 2, 2019 46 mins

Live from Tuesday night's two hour rain delay, Noah and Alex break down Josh Bell's incredible first half, Felipe Vazquez's All Star Game snub and once again debate if this team a legit contender or not. Rather than an interview, Noah and Alex go through and give their have season superlatives for the 2019. Last but not least, the guys wrap up the show with everyone's favorite part, segments! 

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June 26, 2019 45 mins

On today's River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex open the show in fear that the Pirates are indeed still in the post season hunt. They debate what the club should do at the deadline if they indeed go on another big win streak. After that the guys discuss the future of Jameson Taillon and the improvements made by Joe Musgrove and Chris Archer. Next, the guys go to the closer early in the game and start up segments! The show comes to an...

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June 19, 2019 67 mins

On the latest episode of the River Blast Podcast Noah and Alex start things off by breaking down three of the members in the Pirates starting rotation: Mitch Keller, Chris Archer and Steven Brault. Next, Noah sits down Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette to talk about his new gig and what it is like covering the buccos. Finally, the show is brought to an end with everyones favorite part.... segments!&n...

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