• Ep. 242: Kent Makes It, Offseason Picks up, GM for a Day II
    Dec 10 2025
    On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys debate Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame nod, and where he measures up to others. Was his selection by the Contemporary Era Committee a shot to Barry Bonds and other roiders? With Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Diaz off the board now, the offseason seems to be picking up steam as we head into Winter Meetings. The boys discuss these current deals and the sneaky good Red Sox/Pirates trade from last week. Afterwards, the boys keep their GM hats on and move over from picking two good teams last week to two bottom-feeders this week to turn around. Steve tries his hand at the lowly Twins, while Mikey mans the Pirates. Two teams with two different strategies under the boys' guidance. Following this they round out the show with Collection Corner.This episode is brought to you by Market Movers! Want to spot the next breakout card before it explodes? Market Movers gives you lightning-fast access to pricing on over 7 million sports and TCG cards, powered by real, verified sales data from every major marketplace including eBay, Fanatics Collect, Goldin, Heritage, and more. Kick off your 14-day free trial at marketmoversapp.com — and lock in 20% off for life with promo code: GONE20https://www.marketmoversapp.com/A ⚾️ podcast with two buddies who throw and don't let up! Michael Dault and co-host Steve Ford. Each week the boys dive into MLB, college ball, fantasy baseball, and the collecting world — all with a nostalgic, passionate tone that true fans recognize. From unique guest interviews to games played and hot takes, this is a baseball show unlike any other.FOLLOW THE POD AND THE BOYS Instagram: @longgonepodcast | @michaeljdault | @stephen.ford02 Twitter: @longgonepodcast | @michaeljdault Facebook: / michael.dault | / stephen.b.ford.7 LISTEN Long Gone YT: / Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qprGsb...

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    56 mins
  • Ep. 241: Cease Overrated, Rendon Breakup, GM for a Day
    Dec 5 2025
    On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss some current offseason transactions, specifically, the head-scratching overpay of Dylan Cease. Could the Blue Jays have done better? Could this hurt their chances for Bo Bichette Anthony Rendon is looking to be done with the Angels and baseball. LA is destined to buy him out. He might've finally got his wish. Is Rendon's $245 Million deal the worst contract in baseball in recent years? The boys go in hard on the passionless Rendon. It's that time of year again-- GM for a Day! The boys each put on their general manager hats and both pick one good team to help get across that finish line in hopes of donning that World Series ring. What's it going to take? The boys are up to the task. They round out the show with Collection Corner!

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    59 mins
  • Ep. 240: Early Trades, WPBL Starts, Thankful
    Nov 28 2025
    On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss some early trades that went down before Winter Meetings. Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, Marcus Semien to the Mets and Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers; where does this hint at each team's offseason plans? The Women's Professional Baseball League is kicking off its debut with its inaugural draft. Kelsie Whitmore was chosen number one overall. A Shohei Othani-type of player who looks to be the first star of the league. The boys give their takes on how this league should learn from the WNBA's mistakes. As they do every year, the boys take this holiday season to reveal their top-five 'what they're thankful for' in 2025. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 239: MLB Awards, DePodesta's Rockies, Top Headlines
    Nov 19 2025
    On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the final awards that were given out. Judge and Ohtani are making history and the boys ponder the future of baseball led by these stars. Moneyball's Paul DePodesta recently left the Cleveland Browns and is back in baseball-- this time with the Colorado Rockies. The boys give their thoughts on how DePodesta's style will influence the troubled-franchise. The offseason is in full sprint now since Josh Naylor kicked things off by re-signing with the Mariners. The boys create Top Headlines that will lead the offseason and what fans should watch out for in weeks/months to come. Afterwards, the boys round out the show with Collection Corner.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 238: Free Agent Prediction Show
    Nov 13 2025
    On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the serious matter of the black mark that is Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz's federal indictments that could threaten the game like the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Craig Stammen is the new manager of the Padres. The boys debate whether this is a good hire or troublesome hire for San Diego. It's that time of year again: it's Long Gone's Free Agent Prediction Show! The boys list the top free agents this offseason and go by position predicting, who they they feel, will go where. Last year they tied their correct predictions. Let's find out how they'll fare this season! Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Ep. 237: Hail a Dynasty, Way-to-early Power Rankings
    Nov 5 2025
    On this week's episode of the Long Gone, all hail the newest dynasty-- the Los Angeles Dodgers! This was one of the best World Series in recent years, which has made LA go back-to-back. Is this just the beginning for LA? Will the Jays make it back to the series? The boys dive in. Several teams have hired their new managers before free agency starts, and many of them went young. The boys give their takes on who hired studs and who they think might've hired duds. To round out this MLB season, and say "hello" to the new season, the boys reveal their 'Way-too-Early' 2026 Power Rankings. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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    58 mins
  • Ep. 236: 5th Annual Long Gone Season Awards
    Oct 29 2025
    On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the past three World Series games. Do their predictions still hold up? Buster Posey hired his manager this past week by bringing in Tennessee Volunteers head Tommy Vitello-- one of the best college baseball managers out there. With Posey and Vitello helming San Francisco, the boys give their takes on what the youngsters could be building up in the Bay. It's that time again: the Long Gone Season Awards show! Since the podcast's beginning the boys have given out their annual awards to the season's best... and worst. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner and reveal some big news!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep. 235: Skubal Talks, World Series Tale of the Tape
    Oct 22 2025
    On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys dive into a wild pennant. While the Dodgers put belt to ass to the Brewers the Mariners and Blue Jays had one of the best series in a long time. Now that the Tigers are into their offseason there are a lot of questions of their future-- Tarik Skubal's contact being the biggest. He wants F-You money with the years but the Tigers don't want to go all in. The boys start a discussion that will likely headline the MLB and their own offseason. The matchup is set: Dodgers vs Blue Jays. It's that time again: 'Tale of the Tape'. The boys break down every team's position and each pick who have the edge and reveal their predictions of who will win. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection corner.

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    58 mins