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I’ve played, I’ve coached but I enjoy managing sports teams into greatness. My knees don’t work like my thumbs do. Welcome to the sports gaming podcast, Franchise Ain’t Dead, where I shine a heavenly light on the sports gaming landscape that is...

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I’ve played, I’ve coached but I enjoy managing sports teams into greatness. My knees don’t work like my thumbs do. Welcome to the sports gaming podcast, Franchise Ain’t Dead, where I shine a heavenly light on the sports gaming landscape that is Franchise & career modes. Whether you’re a long time hardcore gamer of these modes or just a casual fan who likes to dabble in building teams from the ground up, I want to talk about the foundational mode to many sports video games. Each episode, we’ll explore different sports games & topics, from the latest releases to timeless classics, and discuss everything from content creators who play and influence the game to development teams who are creating some of the latest offerings as well as real life aspects we would like to see from future titles and those who add that extra spice of life to your gaming experience. From MLB the Show to Madden NFL to NBA 2K to FIFA and non-professional sports leagues and even sports that aren’t as widely seen in the US, this podcast has got you covered. Tune in each week to join the conversation as we remind the gaming community that we aren’t just a copy & paste genre that has a bounding pulse!

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Every MLB the Show 26 Team's Untouchables (MLB Players Only)

3/11/2026
Untouchables in MLB the Show 26 Franchise will act as a means to help prevent teams for asking for players a team see a current or future for including the CPU teams. Video Version: https://youtu.be/uKPB0ncBQ24

Duration:00:31:21

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MLB the Show 26 Community Wishlist (r/MLBtheShow)

1/29/2026
We take a look/listen at a reddit post to get a glimpse of what Franchise fans want from MLB the Show 26 Video Version: https://youtu.be/SSJlvs_VyME Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/MLBTheShow/comments/1q1jp81/franchise_mode_wishlist/

Duration:00:57:37

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MLB the Show's 26's NEW Franchise Front Office Experience Expectations

1/12/2026
Sony San Diego Studios is telling us that they are going to give us a new front office experience, so what should be expecting and asking to see from them? Video version: https://youtu.be/DAf7BCBuC_k?si=B_QoY0JaXlinWkmm

Duration:00:21:23

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Early MLB the Show 26 News

11/7/2025
Sony San Diego Studios has released some brief information about the upcoming MLB the Show 26 due to release sometime in March of 2026. Video version: https://youtu.be/UphKT9i33nE

Duration:00:15:48

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Road to Gloriously Bad HS Experience

6/27/2025
High school sports present a great opportunity in sports gaming to mold your career mode player into the college & professional players we all dream of but MLB the Show & EA College Football plan on speeding us through those formative years. Video Verison: https://youtu.be/d3anVvvMweU

Duration:00:17:04

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Logical Franchise Feature Comes to MLB the Show: Is It Enough to Reel Us Back?

2/28/2025
Sony San Diego is releasing MLB the Show 25 in under 2 weeks. They recently had an hour and a half stream to showcase some thing that did not truly feel worth the time sink BUT it could be leading us in the right direction if they get it right as the game is current gen (XBox Series S/X, PS5 and Switch unfortunately) only. Video Version: https://youtu.be/1GeDu2TbZBs?si=k4gphJlLQG1YvgvJ

Duration:00:14:45

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All the Road to the Show Details You Need! (MLB the Show 25)

2/21/2025
MLB the Show 25 releases in less than a month and it's most popular mode for the last 20 years has been Road to the Show where you can play out your baseball fantasies from the minors to the majors. Has Sony San Diego done enough to bring people coming back for more? Video Version: https://youtu.be/mRldVjsWnas

Duration:00:12:38

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MLB the Show 25: What's New in Gameplay?

2/14/2025
MLB the Show 25 begins their marketing of their newest game releasing March 14th for early access, March 18th for everyone else. So what did they add to make the game within the foul lines so players have a better experience in their 20th anniversary of The Show series? Video Version: https://youtu.be/EZo_KCe18ok

Duration:00:16:22

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Some Features I Want to See in Future EA College Football Games

2/7/2025
If the Dynasty mode in EA College Football will focus on the head coach aspect of the game, with my experience in coaching sports including assisting a division 3 school in football. These are the features I want to see in future games! Video version: https://youtu.be/WuJibTBbddI

Duration:00:21:33

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Professional Baseball Spirits vs. MLB The Show: Why I May Never Play the Show Again

12/16/2024
I have become enamored with Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 (aka Pro Yakyuu Spirits) given the depth of features, many of which I have asked for from MLB the Show who makes the number 1 baseball game in the world. Video Version: https://youtu.be/gy4ELxczuiI

Duration:00:39:16

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MLB the Show 25 News! You Can't Fool Franchise Gamers

11/25/2024
New MLB the Show 25 News has leaked into the public and I hope they don't expect a pat on the back. Video Version: https://youtu.be/Q9jtgzFJjCg X/Twitter: @StateFranchise

Duration:00:16:30

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MLB the Show: Diamond Dynasty Features That Would Be Great for Franchise Mode

10/23/2024
When franchise players feel like Diamond Dynasty gets all of the love from developers, we aren't just complaining into the ether. These features prove that Franchise can get better if the time is dedicated. Video Version: https://youtu.be/C_NFGznuIbE Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StateoftheFranchiseGaming Twitter/X: @StateFranchise

Duration:00:17:27

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NBA 2K25 MyEras: Two Ideas for the New Game

8/13/2024
What new myEra will we get for NBA 2K25, I speculate one will be an easy layup of a choice, the other would acknowledge the history of a rising league! Video Version: https://youtu.be/nzBKfvrZT1Y Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StateoftheFranchiseGaming Twitter/X: @StateFranchise

Duration:00:19:08

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Farewell NCAA 14

7/14/2024
NCAA Football 14 held us down for 11 solid years but it time to move into a new generation of college football gaming with EA College Football 25 along side the podcasts first guest @BRonSports https://www.youtube.com/@BRonSports Video Version: https://youtu.be/xunOwYta80E Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StateoftheFranchiseGaming Twitter/X: @StateFranchise

Duration:00:51:37

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Questions About EA College Football 25's Teambuilder

7/10/2024
We were told 2 months ago the Teambuilder site would be out this summer BEFORE EA College Football 25 releases and we are near it's scheduled release date, so will we get it in time for early release on the 15th? Video version: https://youtu.be/0TaY6C3YaLc Support the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subscriber?

Duration:00:12:12

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Revive These Schools in EA CFB 25 in States Where There Are No FBS Schools! (EA CFB)

6/17/2024
Teambuilder makes it's return in EA College Football 25 and while we do not know the details we can start brain storming some schools to bring back in states where there is no current FBS presence! Video Version: https://youtu.be/1lAX3l8I1E8 Support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subscriber? Find me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StateFranchise

Duration:00:22:03

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10 Things I Dislike About MLB the Show Free Agency

5/28/2024
I have some gripes about MLB the Show's Free Agency and how it is constructed with some improvements I would like to see in the near future! Video Version: https://youtu.be/s4v8TI5xQUc Support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subscriber? Find me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StateFranchise

Duration:00:35:17

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Get Your 40-Man Roster Right (MLB the Show 24)

5/9/2024
Proper 40-man roster management plays an integral role in your teams' success. Who gets called up following an injury? Who is on the verge of replacing a struggling player? Who gets to play in the postseason? All of these questions and many more are answered in this episode. Video Version: https://youtu.be/vZDBeDv0Gew Support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subscriber? Find me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StateFranchise

Duration:00:18:35

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5 NEW Features We Need for MLB the Show 24 Franchise

2/19/2024
I cannot reasonably tell you the last time MLB the Show Franchise received a new, game changing feature in Franchise mode in it's 19 year history. Now call me skeptical, pessimistic if you want to but I call it realistic. March to October while a brilliant name MLB the Show starting this year needs a massive upgrade with at least ONE of these NEW features I have mentioned on today's #FranchiseAintDeadPod for us franchise players to hop off their back. I honestly do not feel we have had a major upgrade in the PS4 or PS5 era and in fact have lost a couple features in the transition over to newer hardware & new platforms that is holding back people from playing the long-standing mode. March to October is a brilliant name even if the World Series ends in November but it just is NOT the mode for long time franchise heads like myself to get into. Sure you can get through seasons much quicker but it feels like extended Critical Moments with gimmicked visuals so that you feel accomplished. Video Version: https://youtu.be/jNtadaUs1yM Support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subscriber? Find me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StateFranchise

Duration:00:30:32

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MLB the Show 12 Did Franchise Finances Better than 23

2/4/2024
In MLB the Show 22 we finally received an update to understand our financial earnings in a simpler way going from a weekly projection system to knowing for sure how much money has been made by our team over the course of a season. MLB the Show 12 did finances in a much better manner by showing us a simple balance sheet where we see where our efforts are giving our franchise teams the money needed to get better. This money can be used to upgrade training facilities, add more seats at the ball park or even spend on better talent so we can win more games. Over the next ten years there were all sorts of Reddit posts & Operation Sports posts where people attempted to figure out how much revenue we brought in without any of the control we previously enjoyed.

Duration:00:19:26

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