The Payoff Pitch

The penultimate of Season 3 sees your favorite electronic sports baseball video game podcast discussing a surprisingly high number of 99 overalls. OK, but how many is too many? We can't figure out how someone doesn't get a 99. I'm sorry, is Jonathan playing The Show again? Hot Take: This system isn't broken, but it does need some work. Also, shocker, Nick has a problem with some of the Finest Series. Bonus: The numbers suggest someone might have a serious problem with the American League Central.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

Your favorite Electronic Simulation Baseball Video Game Podcast is back to do the Choose Your Own Adventure we didn't choose last time! We weigh in on the appeal of Sets Collections 1, 2, and 3. The Show Cover Curse. We're still waiting on 99 overall Anthony Rizzo. The Boss Baby is back and what a difference a year makes. Also, how much would you pay for MLB The Show on Nintendo Switch? And we have a problem with short sleeves. Bonus: we're doing The Show Math.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

We're hosting a Choose Your Own Adventure as we select from one of two shows! One of our favorite cards makes their debut so we naturally have to compare and contrast. Reddit has opinions about everything and so do we. Also, Why won't this card series just die? And everyone's a winner. Bonus: Five pitches might be too many, but ten pitches for this guy isn't enough.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

The world's most powerful MLB The Show podcast returns to dig through the massive glut of Set 2 cards. We demand a card that was already delivered. We have a real problem with some of these nicknames. Wrestling vs Zelda? Yeah! Also, we're not mad, we're just disappointed. Put some respect on their names. Bonus: Why not, let's just make it a guessing game.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

A podcast you've familiarized yourself with is back and we're discussing player Charisma. Go ahead and put a ring on it, San Diego. You want to know what really grinds our gears? Is this too many cards? Also, we have a problem with the Set program design. Plus, we don't like fonts. Bonus: We finally have a jingle and there's some ad space available.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

Your favorite video game's favorite podcast's third closest rival is back and focused on Storylines. Is this the best thing Sony San Diego has ever produced? (Spoiler: Yes, and it's not even close.) Would you rather play in New Jersey or Philadelphia? Trouble with the Curve. We're in it for a collector's hat. Also, we're starting a GoFundMe to buy the game. Bonus: Rowdy Tellez: Friend of the Pod.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

Your favorite video game's favorite podcast returns for its third season! There's a lot to unpack in this episode as we cover everything we know leading up to the launch of MLB The Show 23. The hype train is in full force. Storylines is going to be amazing, we just know it. Will Jonathan still play '21? There are "Legends" and then there are Legends. The World Baseball Classic is coming. Bonus: we look for new sponsorship opportunities and have a hot dog scale now.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTikTok: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

Season 2 comes to a close as the guys discuss the final two "... of the Franchise" Featured Programs. We have a focus group mentality.  Why'd you quit?  The highs and lows of '22. Please put some respect on it. Who's going to be the big Legend for '23? Also, we got the Greatest Card of All Time until it wasn't? Bonus: Cleveland has a hot dog with Fruit Loops and someone ate it.------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com

The Supreme Council has much to discuss in this episode. Like, so much stuff has happened since the last one. Getting ready for all the "... of the Franchise" programs. There are some really sad card choices. Retro Finest Andrew McCutchen is bae. Also, someone wants The Show to be tougher. Bonus: Pack Odd Math is a scam. ------Music: "You're The Dummy" by Derek CleggTwitter: @ThisIsThePayoffTwitch: GitGudNickEmail: payoffpod@elohel.com