Explore every episode of the podcast Magic: The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates and How To Save Baseball
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Inning: The Great One | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:18:36 | |
A flippant tarmac dismissal in 1972 causes ripple effects felt all the way in 2013. On Roberto Clemente's indelible legacy, hometown hero Neil Walker, and the Pittsburgh Sports Band. | |||
| 4th Inning: Cutch | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:26:25 | |
The prophecy foretold of a savior. And for once, that savior wants to stick around and not be traded for a pack of beans. Andrew McCutchen is here to save the Pirates. It's time for Pittsburgh to reward his faith and do the unthinkable: try. | |||
| 3rd Inning: The Dark Ages | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:35:36 | |
Sid Bream killed the Pittsburgh Pirates. What follows is a 20-year stretch of suffering unparalleled in the sports world, littered with terrible draft choices and horrendously corny music. At least none of the Pirates rapped. | |||
| 2nd Inning: Small Markets, Big Problems | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:22:05 | |
A lesson in baseball economics, the plight of the "Small Market" team, and how the Los Angeles Dodgers have broken the sport. | |||
| 1st Inning: Tarps Off | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:08:50 | |
Major League Baseball has fully embraced the Tarps Off fan movement. They didn't get the fairy tale ending. But the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates are the Cinderella story baseball needs right now. While a traditionally docile sport looks for an injection of energy, its best crowd environment and most cinematic fan experience can be found in its most win-starved market. | |||