The Big Pod Machine

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer Zach Buchanan joins fellow Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans live from the MLB Winter Meetings held just outside Washington, D.C. We discuss the Reds' activities or lack of. Also, Zach with a spoiler-free discussion of the "Westworld" season finale -- spoiler, he doesn't know how it ended, because he fell asleep, a ringing endorsement.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the value of trading either Anthony DeSclafani or Billy Hamilton. We also touch a bit on the Hall of Fame. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach saw "Moana" and watched TBS' "Search Party."

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the early movement in free agency in baseball, including the Cardinals' deal with Brett Cecil and the Rangers with Andrew Cashner. We also discuss MVP and Cy Young voting, awards voting in general and what impact a 26th roster spot could have on the Reds and other teams in baseball. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach watched Arrival. #Reds #Cincinnati #CincinnatiReds #MLB

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about baseball's award season, including the ridiculous number of Cy Young candidates and the irrelevance of the Silver Sluggers. We also talk about Brandon Phillips' post-2017 future. This week in "What's Zach Watching," Zach and his mom saw "Moonlight."

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans talk about awards season and the shutout of the Reds' in Gold Glove voting. We also look forward to the BBWAA Awards and Silver Sluggers. Also, Trent's in Arizona for the GM Meetings and we talk a little about free agency for the Reds, plus the Arizona Fall League. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach watched "Doctor Strange."

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the World Series (that may or may not be over at the time of recording) as well as a list of pitchers -- both starters and relievers -- that the Reds could be interested in on the free-agent market, including the likes of Jake Peavy, Josh Collmenter and Drew Storen. This week in What's Zach Watching?, Zach spoils The Strain and complains about children. We also talk Halloween candy, with rankings of candies and sub-rankings of Reese's seasonal offerings and a ranking of the Hershey's miniatures assortment. You know, the important stuff in life.

This week, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans ramble about championship droughts, which sports own cities and the chance this World Series matchup gives baseball against the mighty NFL. Also, how the Cubs and Indians were built. This week, Zach's watching The Good Place and we discuss if TV is becoming too serialized and who is winning TV, DC or Marvel?

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the 'lost' season of 2015 first-round pick Tyler Stephenson and the ratings for the Reds' 2016 draft. Also, could Andrew Miller's success help the Reds' in 2017? And this week in "What's Zach Watching" we get off on a Marvel tangent

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about the Reds' recent 40-man moves and discuss the possibility of a Zack Cozart trade and arbitration-eligible players. This week in "What's Zach Watching" we discuss FOX's baseball drama "Pitch" and the fact that Zach hasn't watched "Friday Night Lights" or "The Sopranos"

Reds Enquirer Beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan look back at the Reds' 2016 season and forward to 2017. We discuss the rotation of the future and the bullpen of the future, with Reds GM Dick Williams chiming in on those subjects.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about the record-setting Reds pitching staff, Dan Straily's success, Jay Bruce's future and Mr. Robot.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan are back, talking the Reds' offseason, the fate of Bryan Price and other things as the 2016 Reds season winds down.

We're back with the Third Annual Opening Day Eve Extravaganza, as Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans is joined by co-host Josh Snead, new Reds beat writer Zach Buchannan and Philadelphia Daily News Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb.

Author Lonnie Wheeler joins Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans to talk about his new book, "Intangiball: The Subtle Things That Win Baseball Games," as well as his relationship with Bob Gibson and writing with Gibson, Hank Aaron and Mike Piazza.

We get super nerdy at our latest live show from MOTR Pub, as statistician/author Joel Luckhaupt and ESPN.com analyst Dan Szymborski talk baseball, math and sandwiches with Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed.