The ESPN and Omaha Productions “Sources Tell Jeff Passan” is a baseball fan’s dream podcast. In this interview with the ESPN MLB insider, he details how it came together. Long-time MLB insider Jeff Passan has started a new video podcast. In a cluttered field, this podcast stands out. Maybe unsurprisingly, I catch up with Passan on the phone as he’s at the airport on a layover. The self-declared “I drop bombs” guy on Twitter/X has been working the baseball beat for over 20 years, much of it now with ESPN. Passan is a rare breed in the current media landscape: he breaks news, is one of the most gifted long-form baseball writers out there, appears on TV, and now, has dived headfirst into the competitive video podcast world with ESPN and Omaha Productions producing “Sources Tell Jeff Passan”. The initial episodes – one with Cy Young winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, the other with World Series managers Dave Roberts and John Schneider – have been entertaining just as they have been informative. Episodes of Sources Tell Jeff Passan will be available weekly on the ESPN YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast platforms. “I have dabbled with the idea of doing a podcast for a long time, but I didn’t want to do it until it was the right situation,” Passan tells me. “I suppose baseball is in a place right now where it needs more quality in-depth reporting and storytelling. That’s something I love to do, and I appreciate the fact that Omaha has been as open-minded as it has, because I don’t think this is a typical show…. ESPN and Omaha Productions today announced that Jeff Passan will host Sources Tell Jeff Passan, a new baseball podcast launching Tuesday, April 14. Each week, Passan will break down the biggest stories across Major League Baseball, delivering insider reporting, sharp analysis and his signature perspective on the game. A 30-minute teaser episode of Sources Tell Jeff Passan will debut April 9 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPNEWS, offering fans an early preview of the show ahead of its full launch. “Baseball is having a moment, and we’re trying to make a show worthy of it,” Passan said. “There are so many incredible stories about the game to tell, and we’re going to do it in a way that makes fans smarter and makes them laugh, too. Whether you’re a die-hard or just beginning to learn about the game, we want this show to feel like it’s for you.” The debut episode on April 14 will feature an interview with Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes, two of the game’s biggest stars. Throughout the season, the podcast will feature conversations with players, executives and insiders from across the sport, going beyond the headlines to tell the full story behind baseball’s biggest moments. “Jeff is one of the most respected and snazziest dressed reporters in baseball, with an unmatched ability to break news and tell the stories,” said Mike Foss, ESPN Senior Vice President, Sports Studio & Entertainment. “His voice, perspective and personality make him a natural fit for this format, and his show will be a must for fans across the sport.” As ESPN’s Senior MLB Insider, Passan is a leading voice across ESPN’s baseball coverage, delivering breaking news, analysis and in-depth reporting. His new podcast expands ESPN’s audio portfolio and underscores its commitment to delivering premium baseball content to fans everywhere…. Listen to ESPN, Omaha Productions, Jeff Passan’s Sources Tell Jeff Passan podcast on Apple Podcasts. Sources Tell Jeff Passan ESPN 4.8 (35) BASEBALL UPDATED WEEKLY Sources Tell Jeff Passan brings together the biggest names in baseball with the game’s best reporter to tell the most important stories through the people that lived them. Just as accessible for the new fan as it is the one who has read Jeff Passan’s perform for nearly a quarter-century, the show is a tour guide through the game’s vastness — the incredible individual accomplishments, the team successes, the inherent failures, the untold tales, the parallel joy and pain, and the love of the game all of it breeds. Baseball is a little weird, and this show is, too. If you want to understand the game — really understand it — this is the place. Latest Episode Follow Episodes 2D AGO Baseball Happened: Dave Roberts and John Schneider Relive World Series Game 7 Jeff sits down with Dave Roberts and John Schneider together to revisit the 2025 World Series, tracing the path from the early games to a dramatic Game 7—and the key decisions and moments that shaped it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 1h 32m APR 14 Cutters are Hard: Paul Skenes & Tarik Skubal It’s the inaugural episode of Sources Tell with Jeff Passan — and he’s starting big. Jeff sits down with reigning Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes for an honest, inside-the-mind-of-an-ace conversation. They break down the art of pitching, their go-to weapons, and how they know when they’re completely locked in. Plus, they settle the debate: what’s harder — pitching or hitting in MLB? (0:00) Welcome to the show! (3:20) What’s harder, hitting or pitching? (6:15) Easiest pitch to throw (10:35) Velocity or control? (12:35) When you know you have command (15:25) Paul’s demeanor vs Tarik’s emotions (18:45) College careers (19:45) Pitchers developing later in career (20:45) Me vs…. ESPN is expanding its baseball coverage with a new audio venture featuring one of its most recognizable insiders. The network announced that Jeff Passan will host a weekly podcast titled Sources Tell Jeff Passan, produced in collaboration with Omaha Productions. The show is set to debut April 14 across major podcast platforms. Ahead of the official launch, ESPN will air a 30-minute preview …
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