Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
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On the show
- Sam Miller2 eps
- Grant Brisbee2 eps
- Alex Speier1 ep
Also: Brad Lidge, Bob Kendrick, Dolly “Lippy” Vanderlip, Craig Goldstein, Eric Longenhagen, Andy McCullough, Jack Wrightson
Audience Interest
Podcast Focus
Publishing Consistency
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
Built from
By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · BaseballHOME#8724K to 3.8M
- 🇮🇩ID · Baseball#165K to 345K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Baseball#851K to 268K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Baseball#1122K to 118K
- 🇩🇪Germany · Baseball#1418K to 94K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.0M to 5.3M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.4M to 18M🇺🇸72%🇮🇩6%🇬🇧5%+11 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.8M to 9.8M
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Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.
| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/17/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2545: Dodgered a Bullet | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley talk primarily (though not exclusively) about the Brewers’ NLCS sweep of the Dodgers: how it happened, the highs and lows, and what the outcome of the rematch does and doesn’t mean for the perception […] Source | 21m 08s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2544: Just Wait Till Next Year | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about ALCS Game 2, nominate (13:52) the five Rays-iest players on the current Rays roster, discuss the Dodgers’ decision to start Shohei Ohtani in NLCS Game 3 (and the matchup between the Brewers and Blake Snell), react (57:00) to news about the Phillies’, Astros’, and (maybe?) Mariners’ managers, and […] Source | 1h 41m 09s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2543: Lost Angeles | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the all-AL-Central ALDS, what the future holds for the White Sox, the ALCS opener, the Brewers’ 2-0 NLCS lead, the contrast between postseason Shohei Ohtani and José Ramírez, the difference between the Rays and Guardians, and more, plus postscript follow-ups. Audio intro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild […] Source | 1h 44m 44s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2542: C U in the CS | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Game 4 of the White Sox-Guardians ALDS, playoff pitching chaos, and “rest vs. rust” revisited, then preview the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS rematch, react to MLB’s proposed changes to the regular season and postseason, […] Source | 24m 14s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2541: Division Series Theories | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a few days’ worth of Division Series action, including three series outcomes. Among other topics, they discuss clutchness, low scoring, scant starting pitching, paternity timing, pant tightness, fan interference, Yankees-fan frustration, postgame-panelist star power, Championship Series sympathy points, and MLB’s experiment in restricting outfielder positioning. Audio intro: Moon Hound, […] Source | 1h 43m 55s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2540: The Fly Test | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor and whether end-of-season surgeries for disappointing players are encouraging or frustrating, then share their takeaways from the first six Division Series games, including thoughts on Drew Rasmussen, an Austin Wells mistake, Rays crowds, Aaron Judge’s role in Rich Platelet, Poor Platelet, Grant Taylor […] Source | 1h 58m 10s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2539: BAC in Action | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley tease their first playoff livestream and banter about a listener suggestion for how to refer to a postseason that spans multiple months, Jason Benetti’s relationship with Liberty Biberty (including a real-time text exchange), the […] Source | 28m 53s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2538: No Time Like Late September | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about “October” as a (somewhat imprecise) metonym for the playoffs and the popularity of postseason coverage, praise the Yankees’ pitcher-averse roster construction, recap the highlights and lowlights from the first wild card games, ponder the possibility of pushing relievers too far, answer a listener email about the impact of […] Source | 1h 46m 25s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2537: The Playoff Parts Draft | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley wrap up the action from the end of the regular season, including the last starts of Justin Verlander and (maybe) Max Scherzer (with mini-Blasts about Verlander, Laz Diaz, Kirby Yates, and overshadowed career finales), the setting of the playoff field, the firing of Dan Wilson, a rained-out Game 162, several […] Source | 1h 40m 01s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2536: Wrong Division | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the heroics of Astros outfielder Lucas Spence and the potential for pennant races and postseasons to anoint unlikely heroes, then discuss whether the playoff format puts too much priority on divisions and […] Source | 28m 10s | ||||||
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| 9/25/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2535: It’s Go Time | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Alex Bregman likening getting hit by a baseball to getting hit by a baseball bat, the latest Aaron Judge-Aaron Boone drama, which records to root for in the AL West, the Max Scherzer–Justin Verlander career strikeouts rivalry, the Marlins’ pattern of using starters in relief, how many players […] Source | 1h 47m 01s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2534: Breg Sits | Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s return from vacation and their podcast-producer search, then discuss the uncertain statuses of Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, and Shohei Ohtani on the precipice of the playoffs, how similar finishes in consecutive seasons can produce extra-disappointing or surprisingly uplifting results (featuring thoughts on the Astros, Diamondbacks, and Cardinals), […] Source | 1h 41m 48s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2533: You Win Some, You Lose 40 in a Row | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh goes long with a few guests and segments. First, Kiri Oler of FanGraphs and Bradley Woodrum of Baseball Prospectus join to banter about how Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jacob Misiorowski illustrate the differences […] Source | 44m 10s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2532: Can the Public Still Teach Teams? | After a brief PSA about an open producer position (email [email protected] with the subject line “Podcast Editor 2026” to apply) Ben Lindbergh (kind of) continues his quest to temporarily resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts by bringing on MLB.com’s Mike Petriello, former host of Ballpark Dimensions, to banter about a record home run trot, […] Source | 2h 04m 45s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2531: The Regular-Season Two-Week Warning | With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh continues his quest to (temporarily) resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts. Next Up: The Baseball Show With Rany and Joe, featuring Ben, Rany Jazayerli, and Joe Sheehan of the Joe Sheehan Newsletter. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, Ben, Rany, and Joe talk about what’s […] Source | 1h 52m 03s | ||||||
| 9/12/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2530: The Top 24 Players 24 or Younger | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh continues his quest to (temporarily) resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts. Next Up: The Ringer MLB Show, featuring Ben, Michael Baumann of FanGraphs, and Bobby Wagner of Patreon and Tipping Pitches. […] Source | 28m 19s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Effectively Wild Episode 2529: The Bandwagon Re-Reunion | With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh continues his quest to (temporarily) resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts. Next Up: The Bandwagon, featuring Hannah Keyser of CNN and Zach Crizer of The Bandwagon (the ongoing newsletter). Ben, Hannah, and Zach discuss Hannah’s transition from baseball specialist to sports generalist, her visit to Driveline Baseball […] Source | 1h 53m 55s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | baseballumpires+4 | Sam MillerGrant Brisbee+1 | The AthleticPebble Hunting+2 | 2026 | umpiresballpark promotions+3 | — | 1h 40m 08s | ||
| 9/4/26 | duplicate episode titlesMLB debuts+4 | — | AngelsPadres+5 | — | MLBEthan Salas+7 | — | 32m 39s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Angels salestadium acoustics+5 | Jack Wrightson | WJHWThe Athletic+1 | — | Angels salestadium acoustics+6 | — | 1h 46m 24s | ||
| 9/1/26 | Saber SeminarMLB offseason signings+5 | — | MLBWPBL+2 | — | Saber SeminarMax Scherzer+8 | — | 1h 39m 06s | ||
| 8/28/26 | baseballplayer performance+3 | — | The End of Oak Street | — | Pete AlonsoGabriel Moreno+5 | — | 33m 06s | ||
| 8/27/26 | Shohei OhtaniIppei Mizuhara+4 | — | ESPN | Kansas CityTampa | Shohei OhtaniIppei Mizuhara+5 | — | 1h 36m 57s | ||
| 8/26/26 | baseballfun facts+4 | — | AstrosPhillies+4 | — | baseballfun fact+4 | — | 1h 31m 54s | ||
| 8/21/26 | pitching duelsfair/foul calls+4 | — | Patreon | — | Chris SaleJacob Misiorowski+4 | — | 36m 01s | ||
| 8/20/26 | Brewers shutoutBryce Rainer+4 | — | MLBField of Dreams | — | BrewersMariners+7 | — | 1h 35m 45s | ||
| 8/19/26 | monetary issues in baseballplayer performance+4 | — | DodgersMets+2 | — | Mark WalterEdwin Díaz+6 | — | 1h 37m 57s | ||
| 7/20/26 | All-Star GameHome Run Derby+5 | — | DodgersEffectively Wild Theme | MLB | All-Star GameHome Run Derby+7 | — | 1h 48m 51s | ||
| 7/17/26 | All-Star GameBaseball+4 | Craig Goldstein | Baseball Prospectus | — | All-Star GameCBA negotiations+8 | — | 38m 58s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Home Run DerbyAll-Star selections+3 | — | NetflixMLB+1 | PhillyA's+1 | Home Run DerbyAll-Star Game+7 | — | 1h 41m 51s | ||
| 7/14/26 | MLB Draftprospects+4 | Eric Longenhagen | MLBFanGraphs | — | 2026 MLB Draftprospects+5 | — | 1h 40m 28s | ||
| 7/11/26 | Home Run Derbysports betting+3 | — | Patreonsportsbooks+7 | — | Home Run DerbyBryce Harper+5 | — | 36m 29s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Major League Baseballplayer performance+4 | — | Orioles | — | Frank McCourtJacob Misiorowski+6 | — | 1h 45m 58s | ||
| 7/7/26 | MLB debutsAll-Star Game rosters+3 | — | MarlinsBlue Jays | — | MLBdebut+4 | — | 1h 43m 27s | ||
| 7/4/26 | baseballdraft+3 | Sam MillerGrant Brisbee | The Athletic | — | baseballdraft+6 | — | 1h 55m 17s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Cade Cavalli incidentMLBPA proposals+4 | — | MLBPARed Sox+5 | — | Cade CavalliWillson Contreras+8 | — | 39m 48s | ||
| 7/1/26 | Angels managementMLB labor negotiations+3 | — | MLBDiamondbacks | — | Perry MinasianJohn Mozeliak+3 | Ozempic | 1h 45m 21s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Red Sox coaching changesMLB performance analysis+4 | Alex Speier | The Boston GlobeRed Sox+1 | Mexico City | Red SoxAlex Cora+6 | — | 1h 39m 17s | ||
| 4/25/26 | baseballarchaeology+4 | Brad Lidge | RockiesYankees | — | JR RitchieJosé Soriano+7 | — | 45m 21s | ||
| 4/23/26 | baseball analyticspitching strategies+3 | — | Baseball SavantMLB+1 | MetsPirates+6 | Baseball SavantMLB+3 | — | 1h 49m 19s | ||
| 4/21/26 | Scott Borasplayer-fan interaction+5 | — | MetsMLB.com+1 | — | Scott BorasMets+5 | — | 1h 58m 49s | ||
| 4/18/26 | baseballPadres sale+5 | — | PatreonPadres+3 | — | Padres saleMike Trout+5 | — | 30m 58s | ||
| 4/16/26 | pre-arbitration extensionsMLB fastball velocity+3 | — | MLB | — | Kevin McGonigleTatsuya Imai+5 | — | 1h 41m 03s | ||
| 4/14/26 | Jackie Robinson DayNegro Leagues+4 | Bob Kendrick | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum | Kansas City | HumpyCutter Crawford+3 | — | 1h 43m 47s | ||
| 4/11/26 | baseball historypitching analysis+5 | Dolly “Lippy” Vanderlip | All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueWomen’s Pro Baseball League | — | Dolly VanderlipAAGPBL+5 | — | 30m 05s | ||
| 4/10/26 | baseballMLB injuries+5 | — | MLB | — | Jorge SolerReynaldo López+6 | — | 1h 48m 14s | ||
| 4/8/26 | baseballplayer analysis+4 | — | — | YankeesMarlins+3 | Carter JensenDaniel Susac+6 | — | 1h 59m 57s | ||
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Chart history for Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Peaked at #1 in ID, top 10 in 9 of 39 tracked markets, currently #1 in ID.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| ID | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Norway | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| AE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| PL | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| TR | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| SA | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| United States | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Canada | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| TW | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Australia | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Denmark | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| GR | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Germany | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| France | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| CO | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| CL | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| IL | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| MY | — | #25 | #25 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 37 markets.