Bat Flips And Nerds

Bat Flips & Nerds

A British take on Baseball. John, Tom, Ben, Darius, Rachel, Russell and Rob guide you through the goings on in MLB, Team GB and baseball around the world.

Part of the MLB Europe Fan Network.

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20 episodes
Updated April 11
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April 11 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 391 - The Hot Take Fest
This episode features a lively discussion on early MLB season hot takes, standout players, and team performances, including insights into the WBC, rookie classes, and new uniforms. Perfect for baseball fans eager for expert opinions and bold predictions.
April 1 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 390 - The Slightly Delayed 2026 MLB Predictions Extravaganza
Better late than never right! Rob, Darius and a slightly belated Ben come together for the annual predictions extravaganza, setting aside their 'A' and 'B' team rivalry in the process. Using the scientific combination of vibes-based assessment and an...
March 13 · 44 min
Episode 389 - WBC Pool Play Review
This episode features discussion on the recent World Baseball Classic, analyzing team performances, surprises, and implications for future tournaments and the Olympics. Hosted by Darius Austin with expert insights from Russell Easson, the conversation...
March 4 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 388 - The GB WBC Preview and Interview with Gary Anderson
A comprehensive preview of Team GB's roster, strategies, and key players for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, including insights from on-the-ground reporter Russell Eassom and expert analysis. Followed by an interview with GB Performance Director...
February 11 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 387 - World Baseball Classic Preview
Summary The conversation delves into the World Baseball Classic (WBC), exploring its history, evolution, and the growing popularity of international baseball. The hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various teams, including Japan, the...
February 4 · 55 min
EPISODE 386 - MLB’s 2025 OVER & UNDERACHIEVERS
In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, hosts Russell Eassom and Darius Austin delve into the performances of MLB players from the previous season, categorizing them into overachievers and underachievers based on their hitting and pitching statistics....
January 22 · 39 min
Episode 385 - GB Women's European Championship
In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, host John McGee is joined by artist Andy Brown and GB women's baseball player Kat Golik to discuss the remarkable journey of the GB women's baseball team, their recent success as European champions, and the...
January 15 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 384 - Offseason Winners, Losers and Who Knows-ers
After (another) hiatus, Ben, Rob and Darius chat through the major moves of the offseason so far, predict where the remaining big ticket free agents will go and play a quick game of 'Who Am I'... 00:00-04:08 - Intro 04:09-28:12 - Drafting our...
Nov 3, 2025 · 57 min
Episode 383 - Imagine Not Loving Baseball
Ben and Darius hop on the microphones to talk through one of the most incredible games in baseball history, as the Dodgers closed out their second consecutive World Series title with an insane game seven victory in Toronto.
Oct 2, 2025 · 48 min
Episode 382 - You Wanna Talk About Playoffs?
Ben and Darius step to the plate for some two-man playoff chat as the wildcard round gets underway and we officially enter the greatest month on the baseball calendar. There's a brief discussion of the demise of the Astros and Mets before we look at...
Sep 12, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 381 - Creating a Baseball Mount Rushmore
John, Rob and Ben get together for a new pod, talking British baseball success, ESPN purchase of MLB.TV and then creating their baseball 'Mt Rushmore', based on some pretty loose historical analysis of American presidents... 00:00-03:05 - Intro...
Aug 15, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 380 - Gotta Beat 'Em All
Ben, Darius and Rob join forces to talk through each of the current postseason contenders and their level of confidence... with a pokemon twist. 00:00-01:40 - Intro 01:41-06:40 - Hackney Bridge chat 06:41-11:09 - Ray S and Segway chat 11:10-13:50 -...
Jul 4, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 379 - MLB Pubs and All-Star Snubs
Ben, Rob and John hop on the microphones to discuss MLB's announcement of a Hackney Bridge takeover event in August and the teams we could be seeing on our shores in 2026. They then dive into discussion of All-Star selections, the greatness of Tarik...
Jun 20, 2025 · 52 min
Episode 378 - UNTIL MONEY DO US PART
In this episode of Bat Flips and Nerds, host Ben is joined by Rob and Russell to discuss the recent Rafael Devers trade from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants, the implications of this trade, and the ongoing performance of various MLB...
May 23, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 377 - The 2025 All-Breakout All-Stars
Russell, Darius and Ben hop on the microphones to briefly chat latest MLB news before sinking their teeth into a discussion around the breakout stars at each position so far in the 2025 season. There are shoutouts for multiple Tigers, a high-flying...
May 16, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 376 - TALES FROM THE EAST & WEST COAST
In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, Russell, John and Ben discuss various topics in baseball, including the ongoing situation with Raphael Devers and the Boston Red Sox, the surprising revelation that the Pope is a Chicago White Sox fan, and the...
May 10, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 375 - Ranking The Top 10 Players in Baseball
Ben and Darius are joined by Nick of LA Angels UK, Halfway Around the Halo and MLB UK Clubhouse to breakdown the top 10 players in Major League Baseball! The trio also discuss some hot teams (Mariners, Mets, Tigers, Royals) and some not-so-hot teams...
Apr 18, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 374 - New Ballpark Food Draft
The guys mark a very unusual Jackie Robinson day in Major League Baseball before reflecting on the disaster zones that are the AL Central and NL Central and the bin fire Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox. Come for the baseball, stay for the...
Apr 4, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 373 - Early Season Overreactions
Ben, Darius and Rob come together to discuss some early season storylines, including Devers' struggles, the Dodgers winning start and the Braves spring slump. They then get on to torpedo bat chat (which now has a new name...) and of course finish with...
Mar 31, 2025 · 34 min
Episode 372 - Live From The London Watch Party!
Russell and Ben get together for a rare in-person podcast at the first watch party of 2025, joining fellow fans at Moonshot Social in London1 George from MLB UK Clubhouse joins them too, discussing event plans for the season, ways fans can get...