Gleeman and The Geek

Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes argue about the Minnesota Twins over a beer at this week's favorite watering hole.

Baldelli's Contract and Halfway to What? 06/27/2025

Baldelli's Contract and Halfway to What? Aaron and John talk about the difficulty of making sense of the Twins' season at the halfway point, the front office picking up their 2026 contract option on manager Rocco Baldelli, Royce Lewis getting closer to coming back from his latest hamstring injury, and one possible factor behind the pitching staff's struggles. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37182315

Byron Buxton Does It All, Twins Need More 06/20/2025

Byron Buxton Does It All, Twins Need More Aaron and John talk about joining the world of video podcasts, Byron Buxton putting on a show in an otherwise struggling Twins lineup, Jose Miranda and Edouard Julien being passed over as Royce Lewis' replacement, and Joe Ryan holding the rotation together. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37092265

Ober, Buxton, and Alcala 06/13/2025

Ober, Buxton, and Alcala Aaron and John talk about Bailey Ober's struggles adding to the Twins rotation's mounting problems, Byron Buxton doing it all, trading Jorge Alcala to the Red Sox, and claiming Joey Wentz off waivers. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36999240

Pitching Without Pablo 06/06/2025

Pitching Without Pablo Aaron and John talk about the Twins losing Pablo López for 8-12 weeks and how they'll replace him in the rotation, the increasingly difficult situation surrounding Royce Lewis' prolonged struggles, Travis Adams joining the bullpen to soak up innings, and Justin Ishbia (finally) agreeing to buy the White Sox. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36892200

Finding the Twins' Winning Formula 05/30/2025

Finding the Twins' Winning Formula Aaron and John talk about the impending returns of Byron Buxton and Matt Wallner for a Twins lineup that needs plenty of help, why Carson McCusker didn't get much of a chance to do anything, the MVPs of the first third of the season, and introducing a new furry co-host. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36791835

Dreaming of a (Hypothetically) Healthy Lineup 05/23/2025

Dreaming of a (Hypothetically) Healthy Lineup Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa rejoining the Twins' lineup, the possibility of Byron Buxton and Matt Wallner also returning soon, how Kody Clemens has hit his way into a bigger role, and the pitching staff's ability to carry the team no matter what the bats are doing. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36691280

All We Do Is Win, Win, ... 05/16/2025

All We Do Is Win, Win, ... Aaron and John talk about the Twins climbing out of an early hole with a double-digit winning streak for the second straight season, the decision to remove Simeon Woods Richardson from the rotation, the scary Byron Buxton-Carlos Correa collision, and the relievers rounding into form alongside the thriving starters. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36595480

Twins Searching For Offense 05/02/2025

Twins Searching For Offense Aaron and John talk about the Twins' all-too familiar series in Cleveland, good pitching going to waste because of a weak lineup, Royce Lewis nearing a return, waiting for the real Carlos Correa to show, and what happens at the trade deadline if they keep losing. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36411750

Keaschall, Correa, and Lewis 04/25/2025

Keaschall, Correa, and Lewis Aaron and John talk about Luke Keaschall's great first week with the Twins, the nearing return of Royce Lewis, what's wrong with Carlos Correa's swing, how Willi Castro's injury was handled, and leaning into Ryan Jeffers. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36311615

Keaschall's Kall-Up 04/18/2025

Keaschall's Kall-Up Aaron and John talk about the Twins' mounting injuries, the arrival of top-100 prospect Luke Keaschall, why Carlos Correa's wrist could explain a lot, what to make of Griffin Jax's struggles, and highlighting Harrison Bader's defense. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36221650

It's Getting Late Early 04/11/2025

It's Getting Late Early Aaron and John talk about the Twins desperately needing to stop digging a deeper hole, Pablo López's injury throwing the rotation into flux, why the lineup's biggest names are dragging it down the most, and Rocco Baldelli's job status being in question. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36099235

Twins Digging Another April Hole 04/04/2025

Twins Digging Another April Hole Aaron and John talk about the Twins' ugly start to the season, why the narratives can't help but tie back to last year's collapse, Byron Buxton's health providing one of the rare reasons for optimism, and why the starting rotation is an unexpected question mark. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/36006765

2025 Season Preview 03/22/2025

2025 Season Preview Aaron and John discuss Royce Lewis' latest injury and run through their over-under picks for the American League, including their final Minnesota Twins predictions. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/35821115

The Zebby Zone 03/14/2025

The Zebby Zone Aaron and John talk about Twins camp ramping up less than two weeks before Opening Day, Zebby Matthews' standout spring and why the rotation could be the team's biggest strength, Brock Stewart's steady post-surgery progress, moving goalposts for the sale of the team, and 15 minutes with Phil Miller. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/35698605

There's No Such Thing As Too Much Pitching 03/07/2025

There's No Such Thing As Too Much Pitching Aaron and John talk about the Twins' pitching depth being tested early by injuries, the bullpen door opening for Louie Varland and maybe Eiberson Castellano, projections showing clear strengths and weaknesses for this roster, and Brock Stewart returning from surgery with his raw stuff intact. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/35576430

Ishbia, St. Peter, and ABS 02/27/2025

Ishbia, St. Peter, and ABS Aaron and John talk about billionaire Justin Ishbia pulling out of talks to buy the Twins and pivoting to the White Sox, Dave St. Peter officially stepping down as team president, good news on Brock Stewart, DaShawn Keirsey trying to impress, and the domino effects of ABS challenges. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/35462440

7 Takeaways From the First 7 Days of Twins Camp 02/21/2025

7 Takeaways From the First 7 Days of Twins Camp Aaron and John talk about the early Twins tidbits from spring training involving Ty France, Jose Miranda, Brock Stewart, Louie Varland, Royce Lewis, Brooks Lee, Chris Paddack, Harrison Bader, and more. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/35379950

Bader and Coulombe (and ... ?) 02/07/2025

Bader and Coulombe (and ... ?) Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing Harrison Bader and Danny Coulombe just before the start of spring training, which roster battles to watch during camp, why adding anyone else might mean trading away someone like Willi Castro, and the latest details on the new TV setup. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/35198630

Ryan Jeffers, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Cory Provus at Twins Daily's 2025 Winter Meltdown 01/26/2025

Ryan Jeffers, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Cory Provus at Twins Daily's 2025 Winter Meltdown Aaron and John host Twins Daily's 2025 Winter Meltdown and interview Minnesota Twins players Ryan Jeffers and Simeon Woods Richardson, and Twins TV play-by-play announcer Cory Provus. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/35011290

Pohlads Progressing Towards Sale 01/17/2025

Pohlads Progressing Towards Sale Aaron and John talk about the Twins' lack of offseason activity, rumblings of the Pohlads moving closer to selling the team, the local broadcast plans for 2025, trading for former top prospect Diego Cartaya, and parsing quotes about the payroll. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/34897490

Happy Birthday from Down Under 01/04/2025

Happy Birthday from Down Under Aaron and John talk about Max Kepler, Carlos Santana, and Caleb Thielbar officially leaving the Twins as free agents, how Mickey Gasper and Mike Ford could fit into the lineup plans, why giving up on Jovani Morán seems odd, and starting a cricket podcast. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/34716665

Ishbia Brothers Emerge as Twins Buyers 12/16/2024

Ishbia Brothers Emerge as Twins Buyers Aaron and John talk about the billionaire brothers, Justin and Mat Ishbia, being interested in buying the Twins from the Pohlads, trade speculation swirling around Carlos Correa, and the pros and cons of Rule 5 pick Eiberson Castellano. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/34471360

Coaching Changes and Waiting Around 12/06/2024

Coaching Changes and Waiting Around Aaron and John talk about the changes to the Twins' coaching staff, what to expect from the Winter Meetings, why MLB's early offseason moves have been surprising, and cheap free agent fits for the Twins that might still be too expensive. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/34317740

St. Peter Moving On, Falvey Moving Up 11/22/2024

St. Peter Moving On, Falvey Moving Up Aaron and John talk about the Twins' surprising front office shakeup involving Dave St. Peter, Derek Falvey, and Jeremy Zoll, why the timing is odd with the team up for sale, Carlos Correa trade speculation, Rule 5 protection decisions and scouting reports on beat writers. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/34111641

Business As Usual 11/05/2024

Business As Usual Aaron and John talk about the Twins' biggest offseason needs, Alex Kirilloff's shocking retirement, assumptions about payroll, 40-man roster housecleaning, Carlos Santana's first Gold Glove at age 38, and finish with a Patreon show clip with the Star-Tribune's Bobby Nightengale talking about which players are most likely to be traded. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33800197

Borgs, Twins Awards, and Bad Bets 10/25/2024

Borgs, Twins Awards, and Bad Bets Aaron and John talk about the Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series matchup, the Twins hiring Matt Borgschulte as their new (old) hitting coach, the team MVP debate and other end-of-season awards, reviewing our over/under picks, and a clip from our chat with Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33614707

Sell The Team! 10/14/2024

Sell The Team! Aaron and John discuss the Minnesota Twins being for sale and announcing a new TV deal for 2025. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33450657

Sitting in the Mess of the 2024 Twins 10/04/2024

Sitting in the Mess of the 2024 Twins Aaron and John talk about putting the Twins’ mess of a season to rest, the firing of GM Thad Levine and four coaches, Joe Pohlad’s comments on payroll, and the least bad option between cheering for the Yankees or the Guardians. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33329917

The Worst Loss of the Season 09/27/2024

The Worst Loss of the Season Aaron and John talk about the Twins' infuriating inability to even put up a fight during their six-week fall out of contention, the step-by-step wrecking of fan morale 10 months in the making, the long list of individual players who contributed to the collapse, and why the big-picture outlook might not be getting any rosier. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33234317

Will the Twins Stop Their Collapse? 09/20/2024

Will the Twins Stop Their Collapse? Aaron and John talk about the Twins' month-long collapse, an excruciating series in Cleveland, the trickle down effect of ownership slashing payroll by $30 million, and how the Twins can still salvage their season simply by playing decently for nine games. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33141507

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