The Big Pod Machine

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss All-Star selections, donkeys, half-way point for the Reds in 2017, trading Adam Duvall, Jose Peraza's development and sleeper candidates for the 2018 All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. Also, this week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach saw "Baby Driver"

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the state of the Reds' rebuild and what 2017 has shown -- or maybe more accurately not shown -- about the future of the franchise. This week in "What's Zach Watching," he's disappointed in the season finales of "Silicon Valley" and "Veep."

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds Beat Writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss favorite and least favorite ballparks, plus the difficulty of making the National League All-Star team at first base. This week in "What's Zack Watching," Zack finished season 3 of "Better Call Saul"

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss a busy Monday night for the Reds, with the hope of Hunter Greene and the despair of Bronson Arroyo.

This week, the Reds Beat Podcast joins forces with the Best Podcast in Baseball, as Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans is joined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold to discuss the two franchises and their interesting, if unsure, futures.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss their international jet-set lives, All-Star balloting and the upcoming draft. This week in "What's Zach Watching," he's watching "The Leftovers" and we also discuss "The Americans."

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the signing of Cuban outfielder Luis Robert by the White Sox and the Reds' pursuit. Also, Zach's apparently watching ABC this week.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan have a way too early discussion about possible Reds All-Stars. Also, this week in "What's Zach Watching?" We discuss "American Gods" and "Master of None."

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss American League players we'd like to see more often and if interleague play still has a place in the game. Then we talk about extra innings, and when are they just too much? This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' Zach saw 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2.'

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Reds' power sources and also the surprising WAR value of Eugenio Suarez. This week in "What's Zach Watching," we talk "Pitch" and shows gone too soon -- or not soon enough. Also, we had some technical difficulties this week and apologize for those issue. We hope to do better next time.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the debut of Ariel Hernandez and other debuts on the horizon. We also talk about what our idea lineups. This week on "What's Zach Watching," we discuss "Silicon Valley" and "Better Call Saul." Also, we talk about the next "Great American Dream" and Eric Thames.

The Reds entered the third week of play with the best record in the National League Central. Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Bcuhanan discuss just how they've done it and the job of juggling the pitching staff.

The Reds began the season 5-2 and are showing signs of at least being an interesting team. Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the first week of the season and the Reds' hot start. This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' Zach is watching "Brockmire." Also, we get a sneak peak of the new Enquirer podcast, 'Great American Dream.' #Reds #CincinnatiReds #RedsBeatPodcast #CDotShow #Redspodcast #CTrentRosecrans #ZachBuchanan

For the second year in a row, the Reds and Phillies open the season against each other. The two combined to lose 185 games last season and things may not be too much better. Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan are joined by Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb to talk about rebuilding, timelines, the draft, baseball and life. Gelb also joins us for 'What's Zach Watching' to discuss 'Big Little Lies' #Reds #CincinnatiReds #CDotShow #Phillies

Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams joins Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans to discuss the 2017 Reds, the rebuild and some wacky ideas he and his gang are kicking around for the future of baseball. #Reds #CincinnatiReds #DickWilliams #RedsBeatPodcast