Nyrdcast Podcast 242: A Rare Episode
Nyrdcast Podcast 242: A Rare Episode
Topics: Comic Shops, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and homework
Beer: More Brewing Swells
Music: Let Me Downs
MiLB Announces Players Of The Month For July 2026
Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for July in Major League Baseball’s player development system. 28 winners represent 21 organizations; Rockies lead with three selections.
Ballyhoo! Release Anthemic Single “Thunderstorms”
With just weeks remaining before the release of their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Bad Summer, Maryland alt-rock favorites Ballyhoo! have unveiled their soaring new single, “Thunderstorms,” available now on all streaming platforms.
The Fancestor: Fans of the New York Yankees
Jason Tirotta joins the show to discuss his lifelong Yankees fandom. Jason explained how his father, a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, and godfather, a Mets fan, strategically decided he would become a Yankees fan when he was born.
New Comic Book Releases: August 5, 2026
The first New Comic Book Day of August is loaded with major releases from Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM!, Dark Horse, and more. Whether you’re following the latest superhero storylines or looking for a new indie favorite, this week’s lineup has something for every reader.
Redbird Droppings: Trade Deadline Rundown
As expected, the #Cardinals sold off a few players; maybe a few less than I would have liked. Here are the releases from the Cardinals about the 3 deals they conducted and scouting reports on the deals.
Genre-Bending Producer MAZARE Releases ‘Ego Death’ EP
roducer extraordinaire Mazare is teaming up with Newshapes on ‘Ego Death’, the title track of his Ego Death EP, which is slated for release on 31 July 2026 via Universal Music Italia.
EDDIE SKULLER Reveals Tender Tom Waits Tribute with ‘You Can Never Hold Back Spring’
Jersey City singer-songwriter Eddie Skuller presents ‘You Can Never Hold Back Spring’, a moving rendition of one of Tom Waits’ most quietly affecting songs. Revealing a gentler side of Waits’ catalog, the track replaces grit with tenderness and reflection.
THE SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHTS Deliver Punk-Fueled Debut EP ‘Rotten In The Brain’
Astoria, Oregon’s The Something Ain’t Rights blend punk, post-punk, country twang, and DIY spirit on their debut EP, Rotten In The Brain, out now via Hovercraft Records. Drawing from decades of underground experience, the band delivers a sharp, energetic statement that feels both timeless and timely.
Art-Rockers ECCE SHNAK Return with New Single “Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice”
NYC art-rock provocateurs Ecce Shnak return with “Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice,” the second single from their forthcoming album Dandy Variances, due later this year via Records, Man Records.
The Fancestor: Fans of Nippon Professional Baseball
Gabe Lerman joins Aaron on the show to discuss his passion for Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
