Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Writer Dan Moore joins Alex and Hal to chat about his recent articles in The Atlantic and The Ringer. We discuss the billions of public dollars poured into stadiums for private sports teams throughout the decades, the A's proposed ballpark in Las Vegas, and the current state of stadiums…

Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Alex and Hal talk about the A's recent road trip in New York and Baltimore after meeting up for a couple of fun games at Camden Yards. We discuss how Hal is going to be a dad later this year, meeting A's fans on the East Coast, the SELL flag movement going nationwide, the Jenny Cavnar p…

Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Wayne Coy, host of Bleav Network's Athletics Cast, joins Alex and Hal to discuss the A's relocation efforts. We talk about the team's future, the upcoming summer events like Roots vs. Earthquakes, MLB's billionaire owners chasing public handouts, Hal gets emotional talking about A's fan…

Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Vital Vegas founder Scott Roeben joins Alex and Hal to share his inside information about the A's and Sin City. Roeben tells us why he thinks the A's have a 90 percent chance to stay in Sacramento, how John Fisher and the A's have no support in Las Vegas, the future of the Tropicana Lot…

Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Kyle Madson from ESPN 1320 radio in Sacramento joins Alex and Hal to discuss the A's move to Sacramento, which was announced by A's owner John Fisher and Kings/River Cats owner Vivek Ranadive on 4/4/24. We discuss Kyle's perspective as an A's fan working in Sacramento, the Vivek-Fisher …

Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Alex and Hal discuss Tuesday's upcoming meeting between the A's and Oakland about the Coliseum lease, whether the A's-to-Sacramento rumors are legit and recap the Opening Day boycott in the parking lot. Follow @RickeyBlog RickeyBlog.com YouTube Twitter Instagram Venmo…

Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com Alex and Hal are joined by the Oakland 68s, a supporter group that organizes itself around the A's, Roots, Soul and Ballers sports teams in The Town. Oakland 68s president Jorge Leon, VP Anson Casanares and treasurer Todd Saran preview Thursday's Opening Day boycott in the parking lot, …

We discuss Schools Over Stadium's efforts to get a referendum, litigation against A's owner John Fisher, Daly's history with the Fisher family as a former SF Supervisor, and a donor who has pledged to match up to $100,000 of Opening Day donations on March 28. Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com. Follow @RickeyBlog RickeyB…

'Summer of Sell' documentary co-creators Gabriel Cullen and Jared Isham join Alex and Hal to discuss their ongoing efforts to capture the A's stadium saga. We talk about the Oakland Roots and Soul being approved to play their 2025/26 games in the Coliseum, John Fisher's affiliation with Town FC, Fisher's funding gaps in Vegas ... and how a shell co…

Stadium financing expert Neil deMause of FieldOfSchemes.com joins Alex and Hal to discuss the latest set of Las Vegas Ballpark renderings from the A's. We give our impressions of the "spherical armadillo", talk about John Fisher's financing plan, whether Utah is a real threat and more. Follow @RickeyBlog Blog: https://www.rickeyblog.com/ YouTube: h…

Last Dive Bar co-founders Bryan Johansen and Paul Bailey join Alex and Hal to talk about the 2024 Fans Fest in Oakland and what's on tap for the #SummerOfBoycott. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the epic weekend at Jack London Square, get some hints about what to expect for the Opening Day boycott and hear how LDB almost got in legal trouble wit…

Alex and Hal revive the G.O.A.P. with ABC7's Casey Pratt to discuss this past weekend's epic 2024 Fans Fest at Jack London Square. We talk about the huge effort put on by the Oakland 68s and Last Dive Bar, what's next in stadium saga, get Casey's latest intel on Las Vegas and preview the Opening Day boycott. Follow @RickeyBlog Blog: https://www.ric…

Alex and Hal discuss the hijinks at the 2023 A’s home finale before we share some interviews with fans. Hal roamed around the Coliseum with a microphone and got the pulse of the A’s fan base after a tumultuous year in Oakland, and he shared some details about the big flag in Section 149 that was unfurled during the game. Thanks to everyone who join…

Alex joins Hal in his backyard to recap the saga of the 2023 season and talk about his career in sports media. We do our first-ever in-person pod and discuss Tim Keown's latest article for ESPN, John Fisher & Dave Kaval, how the A's are robbing Bay Area fans, the genesis of @RickeyBlog and more. Follow @RickeyBlog Blog: https://www.rickeyblog.com/ …

Casey Pratt of ABC7 Bay Area joins Alex and Hal to discuss the latest with the A's move to Vegas. We look back at where things went wrong with Howard Terminal, John Fisher and Dave Kaval, the future of the Coliseum site, Oakland Roots carrying the torch for Oakland sports and more. Follow Casey Pratt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyPrattC…

Alex Espinoza and Hal Gordon discuss Hal's trip to Asia and the Tokyo Dome for a baseball game, the SELL billboards at the Oakland Coliseum, John Fisher's recent interviews and revisit our WAR draft from before the season. Visit https://summerofsell.com/ to make your pledge. Follow @RickeyBlog Blog: https://www.rickeyblog.com/ YouTube: https://www.…

Rickey and Denzel reveal how they've made it through their biggest breakups and how YOU can do the same. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

A special friend is in the studio, and his complicated relationship with Denzel is getting UNPACKED on the pod. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

The girls are back from Paris Fashion Week, and they have THOUGHTS. But first, Rickey and Denzel talk about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and how they're affecting their community.

The girls are sharing their biggest, unforgivable icks. From cheap, lying men to just men in general, Rickey and Denzel have a few icks to share. Men with ankle monitors, though? They can't get enough of! PLUS Denzel shares about his titty removal and Rickey realizes he's the problem? **This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.**…

Rickey and Denzel have some things to unpack after their crazy night last night. Is Rickey de-lu-lu? Will Denzel let Rickey live his fantasy? Is Denzel a stone cold bitch? Decide for yourself on this episode of We Said What We Said. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

The girls have some complaints. Writers not getting their coin? That's not cute! Hobosexuals? That's DEFINITELY not cute. Don't miss this episode to find out if you're doing anything that's NOT CUTE.

Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) Director of Strategy Alexander Marks discusses the teacher's union's efforts to organize a political action committee (PAC) opposed to the A's ballpark in Las Vegas called Schools Over Stadiums. We talk about the goals of the PAC, get his reaction to recent comments from Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Au…

Chuchie is in the studio! Adrienne is not holding back on what she really thought about The Cheetah Girls and The Real during filming. Which one of her bandmates was not originally in the cast? And how did she really met Rob Kardashian?? PLUS, the girls rate Adrienne's red carpet looks from the mid-aughts.…

The girls are back from across the pond and are still LIVING after seeing Beyonce in concert. But before the concert, Rickey and Denzel tried out London parties, and they cannot agree on if the rooms were "diverse." Hear the stories only these girls can tell on We Said What We Said.

The girls are telling all the hook up stories they haven't shared—and giving ALL the details. WHO is "Kickstand?" What did Rickey witness Denzel doing in the back of an Uber? PLUS Denzel shares why he was banned from Tinder...TWICE!

THE Coco Jones is here! From her time at Disney to starring in Bel-Air, Coco has stories to tell! Is she dating? Is anyone worth her time? Are short kings IT? Find out what this epic trio has to say only on We Said What We Said.

Alex Espinoza and Dr. Hal Gordon discuss Nevada's approval of SB1 and share memories from Tuesday's epic reverse boycott at the Oakland Coliseum. We react to the news that the A's are moving to Vegas after Wednesday's votes by Nevada lawmakers, discuss the rushed nature of the stadium deal and look back at our favorite moments from Tuesday's game i…

The girls are revealing the details you've never heard about their journeys to fame. From being bullied to not fitting on amusement park rides, Rickey and Denzel went THROUGH IT. BUT FIRST, Rickey shares he's starting therapy (so proud!) and what he hopes to unpack.

Alex Espinoza and Dr. Hal Gordon are joined by former A's senior executive Steve Pastorino to discuss his "Dave Kaval is a walking, talking bobblehead" comment and more. We talk about the impact of Steve's comments to Nevada legislators, peel back the onion of the A's front office, their efforts to move to Las Vegas and more. Follow @RickeyBlog Blo…

Alex Espinoza and Dr. Hal Gordon are joined by Stu Clary, originator of the June 13 A's Reverse Boycott, and the Oakland 68s, who share their plans for an epic night at the Oakland Coliseum. Stu discusses the big reaction to his idea, we get an update on how many SELL shirts will be printed, where to find the pre-game tailgates, the A's win streak,…

Rickey and Denzel are sharing the spicy stories behind their firsts. First time getting it on (and Denzel's brother walking in on him...TWICE?), their first fight (which might not be resolved?), and Denzel's first single?? Hear it all this week on We Said What We Said.

Jason Burke of the Locked On A's podcast/Inside the A's joins Alex and Hal on the G.O.A.P. to discuss the Vegas stadium deadline, June 13 reverse boycott and the 2023 season. The A's look like they're headed to a special session with Nevada legislature with the June 5 deadline looming. Hal also gives us the latest on the June 13 reverse boycott SEL…

The girls are sipping wine and spilling tea on all things internet controversy (with Azealia, of course), open relationships, and body modification surgery?? Hear never-before-shared details on what Doechii has been up to only on We Said What We Said.

Brodie Brazil of NBC Sports Bay Area/California joins Alex and Hal on the G.O.A.P. to discuss the latest A's-to-Las Vegas new stadium news. We break down where the A's currently stand in negotiations for a stadium in Nevada, the pressure of the June 5 legislative deadline, how A's fans can get involved and what's next for the process in a huge week…

The girls received the VIP treatment at this year's Coachella, but was it worth the ride in their private jet? Rickey and Denzel dish on the parties, performances, and Denzel's piece whom we're calling...Ocean??! Hear it all, only on We Said What We Said.