The boys breakdown the 1942 World Series in which the Cardinals beat the Yankees and win their first championship since 1934. We have the privilege of introducing Stan Musial to the pod, and where he ranks on a list of all-time players. 

*This episode was recorded on 1/7, ahead of the major FA signings*

Current event topics include Josh's rant on Cashman passing up on the latest international signings and Zach's new gam "Gun to the Head"

Episode 52 - 1942 World Series- "Stan the Man"

Josh breaks down the 1941 World Series in which the Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in 5 games. 

We debate the HOF cases of Pee Wee Reese and Phil Rizzuto. Does Rizzuto's status as an all-time Yankee and broadcast resume help or hurt his case?

The gang also talks everything Mets related after the winter meetings (this episode was recorded on 12/17/25).

Episode 51 - 1941 World Series and Lance Berkman?

The ballots are in! The gang casts their respective votes for the 2026 Veterans committee and BBWAA ballot for this years HOF class. 

We start with a tough veterans committee lineup and move through a weaker BBWAA ballot. Will anybody be inducted this year? Will any votes flip? Will Zach vote for a reliever?

Find out this and more on a PACKED new episode of Championship or Bust (just don't vote for Hunter Pence please)!

Episode 50 - CoB's HOF Class of 2026

Zach is finally back and the boys breakdown the 1940 World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Detroit Tigers.

Mac laments the loss of the Mariners and we discuss iff the 2025 World Series will be an instant classic (Episode was recorded during game 4). 

Episode 49 - 1940 World Series and Early Off-Season Discussions

Another year with a Zach-less pod where Mac and Josh talk the 2025 MLB postseason. The boys give their bracket breakdowns then go all in on regular season awards and why the media is always wrong. Tune in for another UNEDITED and wild episode of Championship Or Bust!

Episode 48 - 2025 MLB Playoff Preview + Regular Season Awards

Yanks sweep the Reds and win their 4th Championship in a row.

The real highlight of this episode is around 24:00 when Josh claims that Craig Biggio is simply a stat compiler, and should not be in the HOF.

Episode 47 - 1939 World Series and The Craig Biggio Meltdown

Yankees sweep the Chicago Cubs to bring their third straight championship to home to New York. 

Zach lists his top 5 most impactful trades this deadline and the gang wonders if the Yankees have hit rock bottom yet.



Episode 46 - 1938 World Series and Deadline Woes

Yanks go back to back in a rematch of last years World Series with the Giants. This would be the Yankees 6th championship in 15 years, and they would win it easy in 5 games.

Mac, Zach and Josh talk recent Yankee struggles and give you their All-Star selections (Mac did everything down to the reserves because why not). 


The gang also answer their first question from a fan regarding league rule changes you would make if you were commissioner for a day!

Episode 45- 1937 World Series and All Star Starter Selections

A new all time great is welcomed to the pod as Joe DiMaggio and the Yankees take on the NY Giants in the 1936 World Series. Mac unveils his new MAC score (meaningful accolade calculator) and the boys marvel at just how good Joltin Joe was.

The gang also breakdown the Devers trade and questions why the return was so minimal.



Episode 44 - 1936 World Series and Devers trade reaction

We cover the 1935 between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs, but the real meat and potatoes of our conversation revolves around eligibility of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson for HOF induction.

Would a veterans committee vote rose in, or would he just be taking away votes from candidates more deserving? Does this have any impact on Bonds, Clemens etc? 

Stick around to see if the boys will vote Rose into the Championship or Bust HOF! 

Episode 43 - 1935 World Series and Pete Rose HOF Discussion

Welcome to Championship or Bust, where hosts Josh, Mac and Zach breakdown every World Series since their inception in 1903. Join us as we debate baseball's ultimate goal, all time greats, and random current events!

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