Rhea talks to superfan Jimmy Pardo (Never Not Funny) about the ups and downs of loving baseball for life-- the Chicago teams, the best announcers, watching games start to finish, a 25-year old fantasy league, and 2019 World Series predictions.Plus Rhea talks Dodgers rookies walking it off not once, not twice, but three times in a row! First half homerun stats! And #rosinbag questions on All Star voting and getting into baseball later in life!THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY EVERLANE & THE GOOD ONE PODCAST:-Check out Rhea's personalized collection at everlane.com/baseball. Plus, you’ll get free shipping on your first order!-Listen to Good One with Jesse David Fox https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-one-a-podcast-about-jokes/id1203393721LISTEN TO NEVER NOT FUNNY WITH JIMMY PARDO:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-not-funny-the-jimmy-pardo-podcast/id142348028GET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodTHREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Three Swings with Rhea Butcher

Loving Baseball For Life w/ Jimmy Pardo

Writer Britni de la Cretaz joins Rhea to discuss her groundbreaking essay on the Hidden Queer History Behind "A League of Their Own" and the AAGPBL. Read it here: https://narratively.com/the-hidden-queer-history-behind-a-league-of-their-ownRhea also recaps the Yankees trade for Edwin Encarnacion, Atlanta on the rise in the NL East, the first ever (?) intentional balk courtesy of Kenley Jansen.THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BROOKLINEN, QUIP, & EVERLANE:-Get 10% off AND free shipping with promo code BASEBALL at Brooklinen.com-Quip starts at just $25 and at getquip.com/baseball you can get your first refill pack for FREE!-Check out Rhea's personalized collection at everlane.com/baseball. Plus, you’ll get free shipping on your first order!GET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodTHREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

The Hidden Queer History Behind “A League of Their Own” w/ Britni de la Cretaz

Rhea returns just in time for the baseball weekend with a rundown of an incredible article from beyondtheboxscore.com called "Women's Baseball Deserves Your Attention." Thank you @kseling on Twitter for bringing this to our attention! Plus updates on the David Ortiz shooting and the first round of All Star voting.THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BROOKLINEN, QUIP, & EVERLANE:-Get 10% off AND free shipping with promo code BASEBALL at Brooklinen.com-Quip starts at just $25 and at getquip.com/baseball you can get your first refill pack for FREE!-Check out Rhea's personalized collection at everlane.com/baseball. Plus, you’ll get free shipping on your first order!GET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodTHREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Women's Baseball Deserves Your Attention

Rhea shares thoughts on PRIDE, empathy, capitalism, and communication... why the world is broken and how we might begin to fix it... plus some thoughts on baseball... the endless free agencies of Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel, the Yankees power surge, the Astros offense, the new All Star voting rules, Diamilette Quiles (the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation's first female baseball player), the Dodgers and domestic assault, and more!  GET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodTHREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

PRIDE, Diamilette Quiles, & All Star Voting

Rhea interviews MLB front office veteran and Marine Corps veteran Nick Francona about the MLB's approach to Memorial Day, commodifying the military, the MLB's approach to domestic and sexual assault, and much more.GET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodTHREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Interview with Nick Francona

Rhea phones in from Alabama to talk the importance of tiny changes, Sean Doolittle vs Joe Maddon, the Mets in trouble, and the influence of the Three True Outcomes era on baseball fandom. Plus a #RosinBag question on axe handled bats!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesGET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodTHREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Doolittle vs Maddon, Mets in Trouble, & Three True Outcomes

Rhea talks hanging out with Sean Doolittle, running into Manny Machado, Hyun-jin Ryu's Cy Young campaign, the Minnesota Twins resurgence, Julio Urias's arrest, gender toxicity, recovery, and more. Also which men's baseball player is the most fun to watch? Find out Rhea's answer in this week's #RosinBag!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesGET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Hyun-jin Ryu, Minnesota Twins, & Gender Toxicity

Fresh off a fantasy baseball winning streak, Rhea returns this week to talk George Springer, the language of homophobia and gender bias, race politics in the locker room, the Red Sox's efforts and failures to move beyond their segregationist past, the NL Central, the Cubs trending up, the Cubs spinning domestic violence, the dilemma of Cubs fandom, and so much more. Plus #RosinBag questions on baseball terminology, fantasy strategy, and baseball's unwritten rules.THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BROOKLINEN, QUIP, LIGHTSTREAM, AND TOMBOY X:https://www.brooklinen.com Get 10% off your first order AND free shipping when you use promo code BASEBALLhttps://www.getquip.com/baseball FIRST REFILL FREE!https://www.lightstream.com/baseball Interest rate discount!https://tomboyx.com/threeswings 15% Off with Code "THREESWINGS"GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesGET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Red Sox White House, the NL Central, & Dingers

Rhea talks Cody Bellinger's mechanics, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's arrival, Cleveland's lost season, CC Sabathia's milestone, and much more! Including an analysis of the MLB's domestic violence policy in the context of Addison Russell's impending return. And #RosinBag questions on pick off plays, birch beer, minor league mascots, gender bias in umpiring, and more!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesGET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Cody Bellinger, Minor League Mascots, & Umpiring Gender Bias

Rhea is here with thoughts on the only two perfect baseball movies, the Tampa Bay Rays, Nolan Arenado's milestone, the Yankees injury list, the Red Sox World Series hangover, possible trouble in Philly, and the 20th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary feats in MLB history. Plus #RosinBag questions about the Tim Anderson suspension, favorite (and least favorite) stadiums, Dallas Keuchel, and obscure baseball stats. And this week's Root Beer Review is Boylan!LISTEN TO THE JACKIE MITCHELL EPISODE OF THE MEMORY PALACE:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-memory-palace/id299436963THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY AWAY AND QUIP!https://www.awaytravel.com/baseball ENTER "BASEBALL" FOR $20 OFF!https://www.getquip.com/baseball FIRST REFILL FREE!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Anderson Suspension, & the Two Perfect Baseball Movies

Rhea's in your ears, but not online! Hot off some major league rec league heroics, Rhea talks the Dodgers' inherent beatability, the Padres on the rise in the NL West, Houston and Seattle's joint ability to have fun (and their likely season-long rivalry), Jacob DeGrom, Yasiel Puig, Yasmani Grandal, Khris Davis, Chris Davis, and (because it wouldn't be an episode without them) some serious ups and downs in Rhea's fantasy league.  Plus, Rhea answers your Rosin Bag questions about the morality of fantasy baseball, baseball sounds and memories, pitch counts, and cream soda! Tweet your #RosinBag questions @ThreeSwingsPod!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Rec League Grand Slam, Jacob DeGrom, & Baseball ASMR

Rhea's back with a baseball haircut and some hot takes on MLB's hot starts and slow starts, the art of the apology, how to have fun with fantasy baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays, the Chicago Cubs, Chris Davis's futility in the face of the fly ball revolution, and much more, including a rundown of the White House's cancellation of MLB's deal with the Cuban Baseball Federation.  Plus, Rhea answers your Rosin Bag questions about how to pick a bat, changing team names,  and root beer recommendations! Tweet your #RosinBag questions @ThreeSwingsPod!Also, check out The Memory Palace for some excellent baseball storytelling!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-memory-palace/id299436963THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BROOKLINEN AND QUIPhttps://www.brooklinen.com ENTER "BASEBALL" FOR 10% OFF!https://www.getquip.com/baseball FIRST REFILL FREE!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Hot/Slow Starts, Chris Davis Futility, & the Cuban Agreement

It's only Week 1 of the men's baseball season and we're already living in the Upside Down. Rhea is here to talk you through all the surprising and (not so surprising) MLB happenings. Including hot starts from Tampa Bay, Seattle, and Christin Yelich, and slow starts from the Yankees (!), Red Sox (!!), and Astros (!!!) Plus Bryce Harper's Phillies debut and fantasy updates. Rhea answers Rosin Bag questions on the best ways to watch games and the perfect celebration. Tweet your #RosinBag questions @ThreeSwingsPod!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

MLB Upside Down, Christian Yelich, & Root Beer

Opening Day is just around the corner and Rhea has your 2019 men's baseball preview! MVP and Cy Young picks, players to watch, and World Series predictions. Yankees? Astros? Dodgers? Brewers?? Rays??? Plus fantasy draft problems, playing time manipulation, and a deep dive on hats.THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY HELIXwww.helixsleep.com/threeswings 30% OFF!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Men's Baseball 2019 Season Preview

It's baseball time, everybody! Rhea returns to talk the beginning of the men's major league season, free agency and injury updates, Bryce Harper on the Phillies, Manny Machado on the Padres, Blake Snell's extension, the CBA and fair player pay, rule changes, robot umpires, Clayton Kershaw injury update, and much more!THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP, HELIX, AND QUIPwww.betterhelp.com/baseball 10% OFF!www.helixsleep.com/threeswings 30% OFF!www.getquip.com/threeswings FIRST REFILL FREE!GET TICKETS TO RHEA'S LIVE SHOWS HERE: https://rheabutcher.com/livedatesCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Corporate Baseball, Bryce Harper, & Robot Umpires

Long suffering baseball fan Rhea Butcher reinvents America's pastime with radically sensible thoughts on baseball, history, culture, gender, race, and more. For baseball diehards and novices alike, Rhea breaks down the week in MLB news, analyzes the culture of American sports, and explores forgotten chapters in baseball history from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to the Negro Leagues and beyond. Plus in-depth interviews with comedians, baseball insiders, and hometown fans. And maybe even some fantasy tips! New Episodes Every Wednesday.

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Three Swings with Rhea Butcher

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