The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast

Is travel ball ruining youth sports, or is it the only path to baseball glory? Brent Radlinsky dives deep into the rise of travel baseball—challenging the myth of “the next Bryce Harper,” exposing the business behind amateur sport, and questioning what we’re doing to kids, families, and local communities. This episode asks the tough questions about community, honesty, and the purpose of youth sports, with personal stories from the front lines of Canadian and American baseball. Host Brent Radlinsky, an amateur baseball insider, unpacks the lost art of playing for fun, the pressure of parental ambition, and why “if you’re good, they’ll find you” still rings true. Are travel teams the fast track to scholarships or a fast lane to burnout? Listen for hard truths, nostalgic tales, and a call to rethink how we value memories over medals.

The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast is back, and Brent Radlinsky isn’t shying away from the tough stuff—this time it’s all about the age-old intersection of politics and sports. From reliving the drama of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” to discussing the ongoing impact of protests and political boycotts at the Olympics, Brent shares his personal take on why athletes use their platform to spark conversation and controversy. Plus, he digs into today’s headlines, freedom of speech in sports, and why the Olympics always seem to turn up the heat on global politics. Grab a beer, settle in, and get ready for unfiltered sports talk with a side of shenanigans! This episode is brought to you by SeatGeek and Belly Up Sports.

From Hall of Fame debates to blockbuster Mets offseason moves, Brian Germinaro stops by the Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast for a lively baseball dive! We debate the controversial Beltran induction and the double standards of Hall of Fame voters, dig into the Mets’ shakeup, Lindor/Soto drama, and why Steve Cohen's money hasn’t delivered a World Series (yet). Plus, we break down the big deals, from Bo Bichette to Freddie Peralta, and the real state of small market teams in MLB. Sprinkle in some New York sports misery, Giants coaching chatter, and Super Bowl picks—this episode has it all. Presented by Seat Geek and the Belly Up Sports Media Network!

Is baseball broken, or are some teams just unwilling to play with the big dogs? The Dodgers’ latest blockbuster contract has the sports world asking tough questions. In this episode of The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast, I dig into the Kyle Tucker signing—and why the outrage isn’t really about the Dodgers at all. From salary floors to shrinking parity, I question who’s really at fault and what needs to change before labor strife grinds the game to a halt. If you care about the future of baseball—or just love a frank behind-the-scenes look at how money shapes the game—this conversation is for you. Listen in as I break down why the real story isn’t what you think, and what needs to happen before the sport gets stuck on the sidelines for years. Settle in. Let’s talk baseball, business, and the uncomfortable truths no one else is saying.

Kicking off the new year with the first-ever Saturday night edition, Brent Radlinski brings you a lively episode of The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast. From road trip shenanigans and Twitter rants to hot takes on college football’s transfer portal and the chaos of NIL money, Brent tackles everything with a signature mix of laughter and honesty. Hear his thoughts on the NHL’s misplaced Winter Classic, the evolving World Juniors, Team Canada’s Olympic roster snubs, and bold predictions for 2026’s biggest champions. Whether you love heated sports talk or enjoy a good story over a cold beer, this episode is sure to get you thinking—and laughing. Presented by SeatGeek and Belly Up Sports Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the holiday season at The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast, and host Brent Radlinsky is serving up a special: the ultimate Christmas sports wish list. Reflecting on nostalgia, heartbreaking defeats, and what every fan wants under their tree—a real plan for success—Brent shares heartfelt memories of Yankees near-misses and dives into what makes fandom so rewarding and exhausting. Plus, there’s talk of baseball’s iconic World Series moments, the desire for more emotion in sports, and just a sprinkle of shenanigans. Whether your team needs a championship or just some brutal honesty from the front office, this episode is for fans who wish for more than just another jersey or empty press conference. Presented by SeatGeek and Belly Up Sports. Grab a beer, settle in, and discover what Brent hopes Santa brings to every sports fan’s stocking this year! Learn more about

The holidays aren’t the same for Canadian hockey fans, as the World Juniors lose their luster in a changing sports landscape. Host Brent Radlinsky bellies up to the Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar to unpack World Junior fatigue, from oversaturation, media disconnect, Hockey Canada scandals, and why Canadian pride just doesn’t hit quite like it used to. Is it the commercialization, hard-to-relate athletes, or something deeper? Grab a beer, settle in for honest takes, nostalgia, and hope that this year’s tournament reignites the spark. Plus, find out what’s coming up this week on the Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast—including the new “Hold My Beer” sports awards and some stocking-stuffer merch. Presented by Righteous Felon Craft Jerky and SeatGeek.

College football chaos! Brent dives into the controversy around Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff snub and their decision to skip the Pop Tart Bowl, unpacking what it means for the future of meaningless bowl games and the tradition-rich sport. Plus, he tackles baseball’s Hall of Fame snubs, questions Jeff Kent’s induction, and debates whether stars like Don Mattingly and Barry Bonds truly belong. Brent also gives his take on the Toronto Blue Jays’ uncertain future with Bo Bichette in free agency and how player loyalty and team chemistry impact winning. All that, some shenanigans, and advice for pod listeners to grab a hoodie and some Righteous Felon Jerky. Brought to you by Belly Up Sports, Seatgeek, and Righteous Felon.