The Empire Strikes Back is a podcast created by fans of the New York Yankees based in the UK.
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Mark is joined by Chris, David and Kev to preview the Yankees first World Series appearance since 2009. They take a look back at the regular season performance and discuss the post season games already played. They then discuss the upcoming World Series against an old foe in the Dodgers.
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Back for 2024, Mark is joined by Rob and David to look at the Yankees' business over the winter and wonder if there's more to come.....
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Rob, Mark and David discuss the London Series, the Yankees' form so far and how they feel about that perfect game.
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Rob is joined by Jack, Chris and David as they preview the new season for the Yankees, including injuries and the Volpe factor. The lads go on to make their ALCS and WS predictions, but we wouldn't recommend putting any money on them.
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Kev is joined by Rob, Mark and eventually Dave to talk Carlos Rodon, roster make up and the front office moves.
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Kev is joined by David, Mark and Rob to discuss the big hot stove moves.
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Mark and Rob are back to preview the ALDS, Yankee injuries, Aroldis Chapman and have a quick look at the MLBTV fiasco.
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After a hiatus the team get together to discuss the Yankees season and the prospects for the upcoming postseason.
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Mark is joined by Kev, Jack and David to discuss the recent amazing run. And their thoughts on where the team could improve.
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Mark is joined by Chris, Jack and Rob to discuss the Yankees' incredible run to 11 wins. You can guess what happened next.
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Rob is back, with Kev and Jack, as they discuss MLB Home Run Derby X, CC joining the Commissioner's office and we make our season predictions. Which we wouldn't recommend charging off to the bookies with.
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The final episode of our 2022 ALE preview shows with Joel Bailey covering the Tampa Bay Rays and their hopes of retaining the division.
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We speak with Daniel Woodrow about the prospects for the Blue Jays this season. Clearly a threat to Yankee domination this year!
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In the second of two specials we take a look at our divisional rivals in more detail by interviewing UK fans of those teams. First up we talk to John McGee about the Boston Red Sox and then Matt Clough, a long suffering Orioles fan.
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In the first of two specials we take a look at our divisional rivals in more detail by interviewing UK fans of those teams. First up we talk to John McGee about the Boston Red Sox and then Matt Clough, a long suffering Orioles fan.
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A bit of a change from the norm. Mark hosts his very own quiz, which is more like mastermind. Chris, Jack and Kev do their best to answer his questions. Do not expect high scoring in this one.
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Mark is joined by Jack and Kev to delight in the fact the lockout is over. They discuss the changes agreed in the CBA and then look at the moves made by the Yankees so far this winter.
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With baseball still locked out Kev, Rob, Jack and Mark get together for a chat about how they feel about this situation. They also discuss the retirement of number 21 and the new addition to the YES booth.
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Rob is joined by the author of 'The Game' and 'Yogi - the man behind the mask', Jon Pessah to discuss the legend, Yogi Berra and they also discuss the latest state of affairs in Major League Baseball. www.jonpessah.com
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Kev is joined by Rob and Jack to discuss the moves they feel the Yankees need to make this winter. They also look back at their pre season predictions and discuss who will win the MVP and Cy Young awards.
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Kev is joined by David, Mark, Jack and Jason to discuss the rehiring of Aaron Boone and the direction the Yankees are heading this winter.
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Rob is joined by Chris, Jack and Hugh to discuss their reactions to losing out in the Wild Card, ending a miserable season. We also discuss what changes need to be made, your facebook posts and of course, there's the occasional infantile joke and mention of Gary Sanchez and Robbie Ray. Why break the habit of a lifetime eh?…
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Rob is joined by Mark and Kev to talk about how the Yankees got to the WC play off and how they feel they will do in the WC game v Boston.
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Mark is joined by Kev and Chris to begin and Jack joins later. They discuss the winning run and magic number to make the WC. There is also a discussion about Yankees Greats v Great Yankees followed by a look at who will start the WC game should the Yankees make it.
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Kev is joined by Rob and Mark where they look at the recent form and also discuss who will be manager and starting SS next season. Derek Jeter pops in for a minute too.
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A special hosted by Chris and featuring Kyle from NY and Kev where they discuss Jeter's almost unanimous election into the HOF. This was originally recorded in Jan 2020 and we have re released it with Jeter entering the HOF.
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Kev is joined by Mark, Rob and Chris, where due to the awful form of the team they discuss which players have a future in the Bronx. They also talk about Jeters HOF induction and the upcoming September 11th anniversary game in Queens.
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Chris is joined by David and Kev who calls in from overseas to chat all things Yankees.
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Kev is joined by Jack and Mark to discuss the remarkable 11 game winning streak and the total transformation in the Yankees team.
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Rob hosts,with Chris and Mark to discuss how covid is bringing back our 'Next Man Up' strategy, the recent series, bunting and the field of dreams. Let's Go Yankees!
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Rob is joined by Sarah, Kev and Chris for a show that was plagued with technical gremlins. David was due to join but lost his connection. We also lost Sarah mid show as her connection went. We discussed the deadline moves as well as the form of the team.
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Rob is hosting today, with Chris, Mark Jack. They're also joined by a friend from across the pond, Hugh McKenna (@heres2sports) to discuss the wonders of supporting THIS Yankees team, Cole's spin rate, Chapman's failure rate, the Subway Series and how we might be able to fix it.
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This week we take a break from the norm and the poor performance of the team to relive our memories of the London Series which happened 2 years ago. We are joined by members of the Yankees Fans UK facebook group to talk about that amazing weekend in London.
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Kev is joined by Mark, Jack and Chris to catch up on the last few series and also look ahead to the coming series with Boston and the Angels. They also discuss the Sherzer Girardi incident.
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Rob is joined by Kev and special guest Marty Appel. Marty is an author and historian of baseball and The Yankees in particular. The most important of his books being Pinstripe Empire which really is the definitive work on the history of the New York Yankees. Marty worked for 'The Boss' so has an insider view of working for him as well observing fro…
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Mark is in the chair with Jack, Chris and Rob to discuss the delight that has been the New York Yankees over the last week. But things are slowly improving.......honest guv.
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Rob is hosting and is joined by Mark and Kev to discuss the recent woes of the team and the questionable decisions being made. They also look ahead to the upcoming series with mixed levels of optimism.
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Mark is in the host's chair and is joined by Jack and Rob, as they look back on a superb run for the Yankees, including Kluber's no hitter and Tyler Wade. Rob may or may not, still be bemused and distraught by the Mike Tauchman trade.
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Kev is joined by Jack and Mark for a look back at the last few series. They also discuss some potential trade pieces and the unwritten rules that have been a talking point again this week.
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Rob is joined by Mark and Kev where they have a fairly in depth chat about potential trades to solve some needs with the team. They then have a look back to the last few series and then onto predictions for the upcoming games.
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Kev is joined by Mark, Rob, Jack and his baby son Thomas. They have a look back to the much improved form of the team over the past week and look ahead to the upcoming series.
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Kev is joined by Chris and Mark to discuss the recent form of the team and also the Tauchman trade.
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Its the Rob and Kev show. They get together to talk about the poor start to the season for the Yankees while another loss is racked up during recording.
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Kev is joined by Jack, Chris and Rob to discuss the Judge injury, Odor trade and also a look back to the 2 opening series of 2021. They finish with predictions for the upcoming games.
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Its the night before opening day and everyone is excited for the season coming. Rob is joined by Kev, Mark and Jack to look ahead to the upcoming season and they also discuss what a huge season it is in the career of Aaron Judge.
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Rob is hosting and is joined by Mark, Jack and Kev for a predictions show where they discuss who they believe will win each divisions and also the post season match ups. They also choose their MVP and Cy Young winners.
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Kev is hosting and is joined by Chris and Jack for a look back at the previous week of spring training. All of the team are feeling positive ahead of the new season.
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A copy of our last episode and our first on our new home on Anchor.
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