The Giants have a seriously rough week, plummeting from 2 games up to…a half a game up? Hmm…not as bad as I thought. We discuss the lack of offense, the lack of run support, and the horrible hitting before tackling a little trivia.
Episode 7: “Get Over Yourselves”
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The team has made some trades and the boys discuss them at the deadline, plus Willie asks what would happen if the season ended today. We compare today’s lineup with Opening Day, and, of course, we tell Phillies fans to get over themselves.
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Episode 6: “Johnny Velvet”
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The Giants go 4-2 this week despite the antics of one Tony Plush. We compare old-news Tony Plush and new, up-and-coming future Giant star Johnny Velvet, Ben shows dedication despite displacement, and lots of trade deadline discussion on the latest rumors and some potential acquisitions!
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Episode 5: “All-Star Revue”
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The guys discuss the All-Star game and Home Run Derby and review the first half. Now that it’s over, what needs to happen in the second half to keep the Gigantes on top? Ben relates some stories from All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, including his becoming an awkward stalker, and we debut a new segment from Chad K.! Go Giants!
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Episode 4 “Delicious”
A tough week ends up okay for the Gigantes, as we get ready to celebrate the All-Star Weekend with 4 of our own boys heading to Arizona. Plus: We talk second base, Ryan Vogelsong, Brian Wilson’s bat, Marc Kroon, unexpected offensive explosions, and we ask a few hard questions.
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If you’re in the San Francisco or Phoenix areas, we have a couple tweetup opportunities coming up! Mike is planning to attend Buster Posey Bobblehead Night on 7/10 at AT&T Park, while Ben is hopping a plane to Phoenix for the 2011 All-Star Game! If you’re going to be near either event, find us via @torturecast or torturecast@gmail.com and let’s hear what you have to say!
Go Giants!
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Episode 3: “Your City College Rams”
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The guys talk winning streak, pitching, Zito’s return and much more! Mike G is back and we also get our first fan email. Humm Baby!
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Episode 2 “Don’t Mess With Mah Post Season!”
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A rough week for the orange and black. Willie Dills and Ben Lee discuss the weeks games, possible restructuring of the league and what to do about Zito plus much more!
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Episode 1 “TortureCast is Here”
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The inaugural episode of TortureCast! Willie Dills, Mike G and Ben Lee discuss the San Francisco Giants championship season as well as the 2011 team. Other topics include the draft, the last weeks games and much more.
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The TortureCast 