{"podcast":{"title":"Our View From the Bench","slug":"our-view-from-the-bench-6694493","podcast_index_feed_id":6694493,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e5fb1d4c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sycamore4thstudios","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38484395/38484395-1709880973882-4cb2ec91d7f2a.jpg","author":"Sycamore 4th Studios","episode_count":209,"summary":"Welcome back Benchwarmers! Brendan and Corey team up on to share \"Our View From the Bench.\" The duo have been talking sports for over 25 years as friends, now they are just recording it to share. If you like what you see please subscribe to the channel and don't forget to smash that like button!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T00:18:28.890812+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-view-from-the-bench-6694493"},"episode":{"title":"2025 World Series","slug":"2025-world-series","published_at":"2025-10-24T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-view-from-the-bench-6694493/2025-world-series","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-view-from-the-bench-6694493","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sycamore4thstudios/episodes/2025-World-Series-e39vn9r","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e5fb1d4c/podcast/play/110140155/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-24%2F9688809c-e522-29ee-8277-d1e0c7f7f7ce.mp3","summary":"In this episode, the guys are back on the bench to discuss the upcoming World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, highlighting the excitement of playoff baseball. They delve into the strengths of both teams, the key players to watch, and their predictions for the series outcome. The conversation also touches on the recent coaching changes for the Angels and their future prospects, emphasizing the challenges the team faces. Overall, the episode captures the thrill of the postseason and the dynamics of baseball fandom.TakeawaysThe World Series features the Dodgers and Blue Jays, creating a thrilling matchup.Playoff baseball is considered the best time of the year for fans.The Dodgers are seen as a dominant team with a stacked lineup.Predictions for the World Series vary, with some favoring the Blue Jays.The Angels' recent coaching changes raise questions about their future direction.Kurt Suzuki's hiring as Angels' coach is met with skepticism.The importance of key players like Shohei Otani and Freddie Freeman is emphasized.The NLCS showcased the Dodgers' dominance over the Brewers.The ALCS highlighted Seattle's heartbreak in a close series against Toronto.Fans express their hopes and frustrations regarding their favorite teams.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Fall Classic02:36 Playoff Baseball Excitement06:15 Dodgers' Dominance and Strategy11:20 Seattle's Heartbreak in the ALCS14:52 Cultural Showdown: Kendrick vs. Drake17:05 World Series Predictions17:58 World Series Predictions and MVP Contenders20:30 Pitching Strategies and Key Players23:24 The Underdog: Toronto Blue Jays' Chances28:21 Angels' Management Changes and Future Outlook","meta_description":"In this episode, the guys are back on the bench to discuss the upcoming World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, highlighting the excitement of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2322,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/our-view-from-the-bench-6694493/episodes/2025-world-series/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-view-from-the-bench-6694493/2025-world-series.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}