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While everyone is recovering from the Super Bowl, the Giants are getting set for another run at the World Series. Bay Area Duck Guy and Bay Area Sports Guy discuss media day and spring training, plus BASG caught up with Ryan Vogelsong and asked about his participation in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. In the interview, Vogelsong offers his thoughts on the sports talk scene in the Bay Area (transcribed below) and the guys respond with theirs. "I listen to talk shows around here. That's what I do. I like it. It motivates me. As soon as I have two bad games everybody here and around the nation was asking what was wrong with me and if my luck had run out. If people were starting to figure me out. That's all the motivation I need right there. It was a little disappointing because I threw up 26 quality starts in a row and then I had two and people were second-guessing how good I was already. That's all I needed to know two is not enough. I need to do it three, four, five, six years in a row. So, that motivation's still there." Does Nicole ever get on you, and say 'why do you listen to this stuff?' "All the time. And I tell her exactly what I told you. It's motivation. I've been trying to prove people wrong for a long time. All I need to do is hear one person on the radio doubt that they think I deserve to be here, that I'm good enough to be here, that I'm one of the elite pitchers in this game and I want to prove them wrong." *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

Out in New Orleans, Bay Area Sports Guy caught up with two 49ers amid the media frenzy: Anthony Dixon and Ahmad Brooks. Hear Dixon talk about his motivation to become a better player after a disappointing 2011 season, learning how to play special teams, and Jim Harbaugh's funny stories. Brooks talks about why he stayed in San Francisco, the hit he had on Matt Ryan late in the NFC Championship Game, and the health of his shoulder (Brooks is listed as probable heading into Super Bowl XLVII. *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

Bay Area Duck Guy and East Bay Sports Guy are joined by NFL writer Mike Wilkening to discuss the Super Bowl matchup between the 49ers and Ravens. *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

Bay Area Sports Guy joins Bay Area Duck Guy all the way from New Orleans to discuss the frenzy by the Bayou (including Chris Culliver) and preview the Super Bowl. Is San Francisco heading for a 6-0 mark in the big game? Find out in this edition of BASGcast. *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

The Guys kick-off episode 12 with a 49ers vs. Patriots preview (don't miss the BASG 5th Anniversary party explained in the podcast!) as BADG explains why he's picking the Patriots and BASG outlines his "good feeling" about the 49ers. Plus, you'll hear about the Warriors (4-0 on the road trip!) and why the Giants are still the team to beat even with the Yankees ... err ... Dodgers spending a ton of dough. Since we're on the subject of podcasts and audio entertainment, here's today's contest question: Which local radio host or personality would you invite over to YOUR pizza party? Your answer could be a person from either KNBR or 95.7 FM "The Game," or if you listen to this BASGcast and like what you hear, you can invite Joey (we all know I'm not someone you want to let into your home, plus I'll eat all your pizza). Just one thing: let's refrain from mentioning who you DON'T want at your party. At the end of the week we’re giving away two prize packages that include: A Pizza Party for 10 people from Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria (lots of free and delicious pizza) The “Official 2012 World Series Film,” which I reviewed here (DVD or Blu-ray, winner’s choice – $35 value) The 8-disc “San Francisco Giants 2012 World Series Collector’s Edition” Box Set (DVD orBlu-ray, winner’s choice – $100 value) To enter the contest, just let us know which radio host you'd want to hang out with, eat Amici's pizza and watch some Giants World Series action. You can enter once each day -- our first contests were based on which San Francisco Giant you'd invite over and which San Francisco 49er you'd want at your pizza party. *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

The winter meetings really do make December the most wonderful time of the year, especially for Giants fans who wanted to see the 2012 World Series champs come back and give it another go. The Guys talk about the Giants' recent moves, plus Bay Area Duck Guy and Bay Area Sports Guy break down the disappointing last few days for the 49ers and Warriors and discuss each team's season ahead. Also, there's a CONTEST! After randomly drawing a winner from Monday's World Series GIFs post, you'll never guess who won a free large pizza (any toppings) from Amici's East Coast Pizzeria ... Stan! I bet he never won anything like that for commenting at the Cohn Zone (BASG mentions the author of that blog in this podcast, so check that out). For a chance to be a winner like Stan, all you have to do is listen to this BASGcast and answer the following question... BASG mentioned our upcoming 5th Anniversary Party/Meetup, which will feature delicious thin crust pizza provided by Amici's East Coast Pizzeria (you're all invited, BTW). For a chance to win your own free large pizza from Amici's East Coast Pizzeria, all you have to do is write the date of the meetup in the comments. BASG will randomly draw a name from the commenters who have the correct date, and one person will win a free large pizza! *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

The first double-digit episode of BASGcast features Ruthless Sports Guy for the first time discussing San Francisco's quarterback situation and the 49ers' recent injuries. Bay Area Duck Guy and Ruthless Sports Guy also discuss the college football scene, particularly Stanford's chances in the PAC-12 title game and the Rose Bowl. After the break, Bay Area Sports Guy and Bay Area Duck Guy go all-out on the Warriors, and make some strong suggestions for the team moving forward in regards to their future plans for Andrew Bogut. *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

This year, the Golden State Warriors will be on the floor for 82 games (hopefully more). The Guys break down the team's talent, depth, strengths and weaknesses. Is their 2-1 start a precursor of good things to come or a mirage? Are the Dubs a playoff team? Can they deal with the loss of Brandon Rush? Find out in this edition of BASGcast. Oh, and we're making new koozies ... you're going to want one. *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!  

The Guys recap the Giants' second World Series victory in three years, discuss how the team will look next year and when we can say San Francisco has built a dynasty. And no, we didn't forget about the parade. *** Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

Bay Area Stats Guy was right. It never gets old saying "the Giants are in the World Series." In the podcast, The Guys break down the pitching matchups, discuss the Giants' offense (Who's more important to the Giants' offense in the World Series, Buster Posey or Hunter Pence?) and contemplate if San Francisco (maybe) is building a dynasty. Thanks to Amici's East Coast Pizzeria for the sponsorship!   Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

Bay Area Duck Guy and Bay Area Sports Guy review the Giants' game 4 NLCS loss and prepare for #RallyZito in Game 5. Plus, the Guys break down the defensive struggle between the Seahawks and 49ers. Plus, near the end there's a good back-and-forth about who's more underrated -- Marshawn Lynch or Frank Gore. Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

Bay Area Duck Guy and Bay Area Sports Guy chat about the Giants' spectacular comeback in the NLDS, the future of the A's following their game 5 loss to the Tigers and how awesome BASG's dog is in his apartment -- the "BASG Dome." Got a question for the next BASGcast? Want us to do an episode on something? Shoot an email to BADG at joey@bayareasportsguy.com. Find BASGcast on iTunes!

BASGcast returns with Bay Area Duck Guy and Bay Area Sports Guy discussing BASG's trip to the Coliseum to see the A's clinch the AL West, as well as the Giants and all the other postseason baseball matchups. You'll also hear some groundbreaking analysis on the relative merits of baseball and pizza, but more on that in the podcast. BASGcast is now available on iTunes! You can find all the BASGcast episodes as they are uploaded to the site on iTunes here, or you can search from within the iTunes store for "BASGcast" and the show will pop up. Once you find the podcast in iTunes, hit "subscribe" and iTunes will automatically download BASGcast episodes as they become available so you can listen to them on your computer, iPod, iPhone, or whatever else when you don't have an internet connection to load the podcast through the Bay Area Sports Guy website. If you have any problems with iTunes, any other technical issues with the podcast, or have a question you want answered on the next BASGcast, please email Bay Area Duck Guy at joey@bayareasportsguy.com.