I'm actually not locked into my car. Now I'm locked into my car.

This would make a good opening sound effect for the show. You're locked to the car every night.

Okay, I'm going to drop a shovel.

That sounded staged.

Why? I said it was staged.

It was much more organic than it before when you knocked over the broom unintentionally.

Hello, and welcome to Effectively Wild, the baseball prospectus daily podcast.

Today is August 2nd, and we are recording our dozenth show together.

I'm Sam Miller, and I'm joined by an elegant ascorbic all-around man of letters

who has presided with a certain relish over what he has declared to be the end of American civilization.

How's that?

Well, you never said my name.

Ben Lindbergh, how are you doing?

I'm doing very well.

Do you mind that I've stolen your introduction from a Gorvidol obituary?

No, I mean meant it just passed away, and I am his literary equivalent.

I should have probably practiced once or twice beforehand.

Welcome. How are you doing tonight?

Very well.

Good. Do you have a topic for discussion?

I suppose you could say that.

All right.

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