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Walter Icabalceta from KNBR 680 in San Francisco presents, Passion for the Pastime, a baseball podcast for all seamheads alike. As heard on KNBR Weekends during San Francisco Giants season on “Giants Warm Up” as part of the pre-game coverage for the Giants, but also coming off of a season long podcast of “Rounding Third & King” on the KNBR Podcast Network. Walter not only brings the love and passion for the San Francisco Giants, but baseball content from all around the league. Also featuring interviews from beat reporters, broadcasters & current and former ballplayers, Passion for the Pastime
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Signup to Generate a PitchWalter Icabalceta from KNBR 680 in San Francisco presents, Passion for the Pastime, a baseball podcast for all seamheads alike.
Passion for the Pastime is hosted by Walter Icabalceta. The show has published 204 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Passion for the Pastime | 3/6/25 | Can Justin Verlander be the missing Co-Ace for #SFGiants" (7 March 2025, 93 minutes), "Passion for the Pastime | 3/5/25 | Kyle Harrison roughed up, Rotation questions for #SFGiants" (6 March 2025, 101 minutes), and "Passion for the Pastime | 2/3/25 | Buster Posey & Friends ti the Rescue for #SFGiants" (4 February 2025, 122 minutes).
Passion for the Pastime publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 82 minutes across 204 episodes.
Booking probability for Passion for the Pastime is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Passion for the Pastime requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Passion for the Pastime's contact route on record: public web form.
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Walter Icabalceta hosts Passion for the Pastime, a sports podcast with 204 episodes published.
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Justin Verlander has another solid outing this Spring, but is that a sign of more things to come? Also, who can potentially be this years break out star for the #SFGiants ?
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Kyle Harrison was roughed up in his latest outing for the #SFGiants , what does it mean for the rotation moving forward? We talk with Erik Engle of LOCKED ON NETWORK on the latest storylines around the Orange & Black.
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With the third leg of fan fest concluded, Buster Posey made an appearance and let everyone i. On his plan as the #SFGiants start to open up camp in a few weeks and yes, you guests it, he's bringing his buddies along. An...
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The Giants made a move today in sending their Leftie Taylor Rogers to the Reds. How does this effect the roster construction heading into Spring Training? Are their more moves to come?
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The days are counting down until Pitchers and Catchers report to camp on February 12th. Unless there is a big splash in Free Agency, unlikely, or a trade during the Spring, it's possible, this looks to be the #Giants...
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The 2025 Inductees were announced and the 3 of the class are Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. The Hall still only has 1 unanimous Inductee as Ichiro, like Jeter was just 1 vote shy if that honor. Is the voting...
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The rich get richers as the Dodgers land top international prospects, 23 year old phenom from Japan, Roki Sasaki. But they dint stop there, as they continue to add piece to their already Stacked roster, the latest being...
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The #SFGiants may not have gotten Roki Sasaki, but they signed the next best player in Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez, who many scouts have stated that he is the best player in the 2025 class. Is this a signal of change for...
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Willie Adames & Justin Verlander remain the two big signings for the Giants this offseason. Assuming they are finished, how would you grade Buster Posey's first offseason in his new role. PLUS, the latest on Roki Sasaki...
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Welcome back to Passion for the Pastime as we turn to a new week, Hall of Famer Justin Verlander officially introduced as a member of the #SFGiants , whats number will he wear and can he get to 300 wins? PLUS, we now...
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Justin Verlander is a member of the Giants, what is next to come? Are their still moves to be had for the Giants or if this is it for the Giants, is it enough to compete in the West?
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Reunited and it feels so good! Friend of the program John Lund, host of John Lund Unleashed podcast, stops by the show to talk Giants baseball and discuss the Giants offseason and their moves, or lack thereof, so far...
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Still no moment for the #SFGiants in Free Agency, or for anyone for that matter. Is it a game of chicken between players & ball clubs? More f the latest Rumors and news around MLB and if any there are any signs of life...
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With the the recent acquisition of Hye-Seong Kim to the Dodgers, they continue to add depth pieces to build a roster to defend their World Series title. Are they in a tier of their own and who is the biggest threat to...
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The calendar turns to 2025 but with not much remaining in the Free Agent Market for the #SFGiants , were do they turn. Outside of the Will Adames signing, not much else has happend to improve the roster. Has the front...
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As 2024 comes to an end, we will take a look at some of the top moments of 2024, some we LOVE, other we HATED to see. Plus it's a good time for New Years resolutions and what that could look like for the #SFGiants...
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As we approach the end of 2024, the Giants started the offseason with a Bang! Firing Farhan, Hiring Buster Posey & Co, signing Willy Adames BEFORE the start of the winter meetings but it all came to a halt after Corbin...
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Corbin Burnes signed late last night to an NL West team. The only problem is that it wasn't with the Giants. He signs with the Arizona #Dbacks in a shocking move. Where did it all go wrong, who is at fault and what is...
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Passion for the Pastime | 12/23/24 - RIP Ricky Henderson PLUS Free Agency Update for #SFGiants
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We are still on Corbin Burnes watch, but there are so many other needs for the Giants, we will discuss with Kerry Crowley, grade what has been done and what still needs to happen for the Giants to have a successful...
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