The Brushback

They say every pitch in baseball counts. The brushback pitch is like no other…it has purpose, it’s aggressive and it makes a point that not easily forgotten.The Brushback with Gregg Zaun and Mike Karafilidis is where unfiltered truth meets hardball reality. Fresh off an 8 year stint in the penalty box and no longer shackled by corporate media, Zauny delivers a raw, unbridled baseball analysis, fearless takes and a relentless passion for both America and now Canada’s summer pastime. After 16 years in the Major Leagues, Zauny knows what’s between the lines and what’s said in the dugouts. No topic is off-limits—nothing will go unsaid. Every base is covered, from the biggest headlines to the smallest details. The Brushback with Gregg Zaun and co-host Mike Karafilidis is baseball analysis delivered high and tight.

The Brushback is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Brushback, a news show with 15 episodes published.

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  The Brushback - Episode 15 - Blue Jays Playoff Push, MLB Pennant Races & Josh Towers

  Aug 13, 202651 min

  The playoff race is heating up, and The Manalyst Gregg Zaun has plenty to say! Zauney and Mikey break down the Blue Jays’ chances of grabbing the final Wild Card spot, examine the hottest pennant races around MLB, and debate which teams are built to make a serious run at the World Series. Plus, Zauney sits down with former Blue Jays starter Josh Towers for an exclusive conversation about baseball, Toronto and his career. And, of course, The Walk Off Slam returns as Zauney gets fired up once again! The baseball truth. Every week. ⚾

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  The Brushback - Episode 14 - Blue Jays Trade Deadline Report Card, MLB Winners & Losers + Zaun's Playoff Predictions

  Aug 6, 202652 min

  Gregg Zaun and Mike Karafilidis break down the Blue Jays' moves at the MLB Trade Deadline, with Zauney giving his unfiltered analysis of every deal and grading GM Ross Atkins' performance. The guys also discuss the biggest winners and losers across Major League Baseball, reveal their playoff predictions, and wrap things up with another passionate edition of The Walk-Off Slam—where The Manalyst sounds off on the hottest topic in baseball. ⚾

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  The Brushback - Episode 13 - Trade Deadline Frenzy: Blue Jays Rumours, Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes & The Walk-Off Slam

  Jul 30, 202657 min

  On The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg Zaun and co-host Mike Karafilidis dive into the biggest storylines ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.With less than a week until the deadline, the duo breaks down the latest Blue Jays rumours, discussing which players could be on the move and what Toronto's front office may be planning. They also examine the growing trade buzz surrounding Tarik Skubal, the teams in the hunt, and what it could take to land one of baseball's top pitchers.Plus, Gregg delivers another passionate edition of The Walk-Off Slam, offering his unfiltered take on the hottest issue in baseball.From trade speculation and roster decisions to sharp analysis and strong opinions, The Brushback with Gregg Zaun brings fans inside the game every week.

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  The Brushback - Episode 12 - Blue Jays Under Pressure, Trade Deadline Decisions & The Manalyst’s Walk-Off Slam

  Jul 23, 202650 min

  On The Brushback with Gregg Zaun, Gregg Zaun delivers the baseball truth with his trademark analysis, opinions, and no-filter perspective on the biggest stories across Major League Baseball.This week, Gregg and Mikey break down the state of the Toronto Blue Jays and ask the tough questions:Is the hitting coach part of the problem?Do the Blue Jays need a more disciplined approach at the plate?Which players are stepping up—and which ones are failing to deliver when it matters most?With the trade deadline approaching, the conversation turns to who could be moved, who could help change the team’s fortunes, and which players are completely untouchable.The MLB discussion continues with a look at the red-hot Boston Red Sox and the latest controversy surrounding Major League Baseball’s ongoing battle with gambling issues.And, of course, no episode is complete without “The Walk-Off Slam”—the Manalyst’s weekly rant where Gregg Zaun breaks down what’s really firing him up around the game.Straight talk. Strong opinions. The baseball truth—every week on The Brushback with Gregg Zaun.

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  The Brushback - Episode 10 - The Brushback Special

  Jul 16, 202654 min

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