Baseball and BBQ

Episode #133 features Chef, Reuben Harley aka Big Rube and New York Yankees Public Address Announcer, Paul Olden, and an Extra Special Rant from Co-host, Jeff Reuben Harley is known to everyone as Big Rube. We invited him on to discuss the product he created, Diamond Dirt Rub which is perfect for your grilled foods and can be found at baseballbbq.com https://baseballbbq.com/products/big-rubes-diamond-dirt-rub. Big Rube's love of fashion and baseball helped turn a passion for throwback jerseys into the marketing plan that helped Mitchell & Ness cross over from a niche supplier of old jerseys to older men into a pop-culture phenomenon. Throughout his career, Big Rube has used cooking to fuel his passion, selling homemade cakes, operating a food truck, and cooking in pop-ups to satisfy hungry customers. Over many acts of a varied career, Big Rube has become an accomplished photographer, a fashion designer, and a sought-after chef. We talk about so many things, including his mother being a seamstress for Muhammad Ali's wife, his grandfather driving Jackie Robinson, his 35-year friendship with Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff, and his decision not to appear in their music video as to not lose out on tip money, and the perfect Philly Cheesesteak which he makes and serves at Philadelphia's, Pitchers Pub. Paul Olden has had an incredible and distinguished career in the world of sports, which has led him to his current position as public address announcer for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The journey has included working as a radio and television play-by-play announcer for the Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Eagles, UCLA Bruins, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, New Jersey Nets, and ESPN as well as serving as a sports update guy for WFAN radio. Paul is another of our guests who have been a target of an infamous profanity-laden rant from the late, Los Angeles Dodgers manager, Tommy Lasorda. From 1994 to 2005, Paul worked as the Super Bowl public address announcer. We discuss all of this and so much more as Paul leads us through his wonderful life and career. Between the two interviews, Jeff has a rant you will not want to miss. We recommend you go to baseballbbq.com https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning sauces and Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #132 features New York Post columnist, Phil Mushnick and Magnechef founder, Alfredo Infante with his son, AJ Phil Mushnick is a newspaper sports columnist for the New York Post. He writes it like he sees or hears it, and he is unafraid to speak his mind. We have been long-time readers and on many occasions have purchased the newspaper exclusively for his column. Surprisingly, he is the first guest to put our names together and ask us if we knew of a baseball player named, Jeffrey (Jeff) Leonard (Jeff Leonard played 14 seasons in the Major Leagues.) We should probably call this episode fun with Phil. We talk about the game of baseball and the various streaming services you have to pay for in order to watch all the games. Doug Adler, Mike Francesa, John Sterling, pet peeves, instant replay, and the state of the media today; are just some things on which Phil offers his opinions. Phil is candid, entertaining, and very funny. This is an episode where complaining never sounded so good. Alfredo Infante and his son AJ join us to talk about Magnechef for which Alfredo is the founder, and baseball. The Magnechef product receiving the well-deserved bulk of the attention is their award-winning heat-resistant barbecue gloves. The gloves come in a wide variety of colors and are extremely versatile. Before we get to our discussion with Alfredo we speak to AJ who is eight years old and loves playing baseball (he likes hitting better than pitching and is a fast runner), and well as discussing his favorite team, the Miami Marlins. When Alfredo is not tending to Magnechef business, he is working as a firefighter in Miami, Florida. Anyone who participates in live-fire cooking knows the importance of protecting their hands, and these gloves will become an essential part of your cooking equipment. At the Magnechef website, https://magnechef.com/ you will find the gloves, a few additional products, and testimonials from actual Magnechef glove users. Alfredo talks about his experience on the Home Shopping Network, and we discuss the possibility that Magnechef will one day become a brand synonymous with BBQ. We recommend you go to baseballbbq.com https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball and BBQ Episode #131 features part 2 with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Erica Blaire, Winner of BBQ Brawl, Season 2. Bob Kendrick is president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, https://nlbm.com/ and was our very first podcast guest. We are so glad to have this incredible storyteller back. Part two includes lots of information and stories about Negro League players who were great, but may not be as well known. We talk about two-way players and how the Negro Leagues had a few who were absolutely amazing. Bob shares his thoughts and feelings on his friend, Buck O'Neil who has received the long-overdue honor of being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as other players who finally received their due and those should get in but have not. Just when you think we are ending the conversation, we get started on the very successful "tipping your cap" idea, which went viral. Part two also features additional talk about Bob's incredible podcast, Black Diamonds, and what listeners have to look forward to. Erica Blaire is a lawyer, sommelier, pitmaster, and the season two winner of BBQ Brawl on the Food Network. In part two, we learn how Erica defeated pitmasters with many more years of experience. We discuss her specialty dish, Lomo al Trapo which translates to Beef in a Towel; the cooking process burns the towel, but what emerges from the its ashes is a delicious hunk of meat. She speaks about winning a Preserve the Pit fellowship from Kingsford Charcoal. We speak to Erica about the barbecue community and how everyone supports each other. There is behind-the-scenes information on BBQ Brawl and what it was like to receive guidance from Bobby Flay as well as the other show mentors and judges. Erica tells about the experience of filming a show during the pandemic, the competition, and how she became the Master of 'Cue. At one point in the discussion, Erica jokes about growing up and needing to cook with whatever is in the fridge, even if it is Spam, Lucky Charms, and mustard. After speaking with Erica, we are convinced the resultant dish would be delicious. Jeff shares a rant in between the two interviews, but Leonard cannot stop himself from chiming in and ranting along. We recommend you go to baseballbbq.com https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Erica Blaire, Winner of BBQ Brawl, Season 2 join us on episode 130. Bob Kendrick is president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, https://nlbm.com/ and was our first podcast guest. We are so glad to have this remarkable storyteller back for a third visit. With so much to discuss we divided our conversation into two parts. In part one, we discuss April 15, 1947, the date that Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. We also talk about the greatness of Hank Aaron and the hellacious treatment, including numerous death threats, Aaron was forced to endure as he was close to breaking the famous career home runs record of 714 set 33 years prior by Babe Ruth. Aaron breaking the record was an incredible accomplishment, but it could have turned into a tragedy, and Bob explains it all. We also speak about Bob's amazing podcast, Black Diamonds, and what is coming up in the new season. Erica Blaire is a lawyer, sommelier, pitmaster, and the season two winner of BBQ Brawl on the Food Network. This is another extremely entertaining interview we divided into two parts. We have the feeling there is very little Erica cannot do when she makes the decision to try. She tells us her origin story, which includes trying to help her father with an item on his post-retirement bucket list and this leads to a barbecue class with famed pitmaster, Harry Soo. Erica appears to do nothing half-assed. With her, it is 100% or nothing at all. She was a very good lawyer, a wonderful sommelier, and a great pitmaster; talented enough to beat some very experienced and talented competition in BBQ Brawl, season two, and become the Master of 'Cue. Being fearless bodes her well, as she uses her boundless energy and spirit to tackle the numerous tasks she hopes to accomplish. She talks about all of this, including a lot of her BBQ Brawl experience. We recommend you go to baseballbbq.com https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you: Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 129 is overflowing with guests as we are joined by Michael Massiglia known as Messy Mike, owner of Messy Mike's Barbecue & Catering, Shane McBride, and Matt Abdoo from Pig Beach BBQ talking about an important fundraiser, and David Krell, noted baseball author. Michael Massiglia aka Messy Mike was an electrician for many years and, by his own admission, he was an ok one, but not great and certainly not happy in his chosen career field. The story Messy Mike tells of how barbecue became his passion and lead him to his new career as the owner of a food truck/catering company called Messy Mike's Barbecue & Catering will make you question whether you heard things correctly. It amazed and intrigued us as well, and yes you heard him right. He did take his wedding money and purchased a very expensive smoker without having any idea what he was doing. From there the story gets crazier. His food truck is located at 161 Rockingham Road, Derry, NH, and is open from Thursday to Sunday during the hours of 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or until they are sold out. Tell Messy Mike the folks at Baseball and BBQ sent you. Shane McBride and Matt Abdoo from Pig Beach BBQ are part of the wonderfully generous barbecue community. They join us to discuss the Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit taking place at Pig Beach, 35 - 37 36th Street, Queens, NY 11106 on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Jeff Michner suddenly passed away in the spring of 2018 at the age of 36, leaving behind his wife Sara, and his 16-month-old daughter Hayes. A foundation was created in Jeff's honor to keep his memory alive. The organization embraces the things he loved best: family, friends, and great food. The Jeff Michner Foundation creates scholarships for culinary students, supporting families managing loss and grief. The Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit celebrates Jeff with an epic barbecue featuring some of the country's greatest pitmasters. This event will be a dine-around, where each participating Pitmaster will prepare a tasting portion of their dish for the guest to sample. Go to https://www.pigbeachnyc.com for more information, and we hope to see you there. David Krell is an author and baseball historian. His latest work is 1962: Baseball and America in the Time of JFK. It is a fascinating look at a year when two new baseball franchises, the New York Mets and the Houston Colt .45s had their first seasons and NASA was launching men into space. It was an extraordinary year in baseball, culture, and politics. According to David, the book originally began with the idea of exploring the two new baseball teams, and it morphed into an amazing look at history which included baseball, but also encompassed so much more. David did an extreme amount of research to give us a feel for what life in America was like in 1962. As we like to say, he did the "heavy lifting" which benefits us immensely and we are grateful he did. David made us feel as if we had taken a time machine back to 1962 as we enjoyed every month of the year from cover to cover. We recommend you go to baseballbbq.com https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sandy Alderson, New York Mets team president and Ray Sheehan, BBQ Buddha founder and cookbook author are exceptional and because of them, episode 128 is a Baseball and BBQ show you will not soon forget. Sandy Alderson is the New York Mets team president and previously served as the New York Mets general manager, putting together the team that played in the 2015 World Series. Prior to that he enjoyed successful tenures as general manager for the Oakland Athletics and the chief executive officer for the San Diego Padres. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1969, Sandy joined the United States Marine Corps and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. When his military service ended he attended Harvard Law School, became a lawyer, joined a law firm, and not more than five years later he followed one of the law firm's partners to the Oakland Athletics front office. Sandy talks about what makes a good general manager, being in the 1989 World Series when a powerful earthquake struck, and winning with a "small market" team. Sandy also discusses what makes a good manager and baseball as it has changed during his time in the game. After listening to Sandy you will have a much better appreciation for what it takes to run a Major League Baseball franchise and the special care which he gives to the many tasks he must handle. Being curious drives Sandy and he says it has played a major part in his career, a career that has been absolutely incredible. Ray Sheehan is the founder of BBQ Buddha, a multi-award winning, all natural barbecue sauce and spice blend company. Ray is also the award-winning cookbook author of Award-Winning BBQ Sauces and How to Use Them: The Secret Ingredient to Next-Level Smoking and his newest book is Big Green Egg Basics from a Master Barbecuer. We first met Ray in 2019 at the Atlantic City BBQ Expo and since then he has made numerous Baseball and BBQ show appearances. Ray loves barbecue and has an immense wealth of knowledge which he is willing to share with anyone willing to listen. In addition to running a sauce company and writing cookbooks, he is also a monthly contributor to Barbecue News Magazine. Ray discusses his cooking experience, how he comes up with the wonderful recipes, and many of the things you never knew went into putting together a cookbook. More about Ray and purchasing his wonderful sauces, rubs, and books can be found at https://bbqbuddha.com/ With baseball opening day comes tons of predictions and Jeff calls himself a very good guesser as he offers his picks for the season. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball and BBQ Episode #127 features former MLB pitcher, Steve Trachsel and special guest co-host/champion pitmaster, Doug Scheiding. Trachsel enjoys talking baseball, but he seems to really love talking about barbecue and wine. Great baseball and barbecue talk are found here. Steve Trachsel was a Major League pitcher for 16 years. Known primarily for his time with the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets, he also played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Baltimore Orioles. His baseball journey includes being a once-proud member of the Long Beach State Dirtbags and playing in the College World Series. Steve hit three career home runs and his first was hit off of Curt Schilling. He possessed an incredible ability to remain on the field and give his teams well-pitched innings, usually throwing more than 200 per year. His bobblehead is rare, and it is one of the most sought after at the New York Mets Fantasy Camp. 16 years in the Major Leagues are bound to produce some memorable moments and excellent stories, and Steve has tons of them, including giving up Mark McGwire's record-breaking 62nd home run in 1998 and his feelings on Sammy Sosa and his other teammates reactions. Steve was once nicknamed the "Human Rain Delay" and he discusses how it bothered him at first, but later embraced it and now uses it to his advantage. Even how he chose his uniform number is a good story. A lover of barbecue and wine (he even has a wonderful story about visiting Tom Seaver's California Vineyard), Steve is thrilled to talk with Doug and pepper him with lots of really good barbecue talk and some very good questions. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 126 features Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich, former All American Girls Professional Baseball League players who inspired the movie, A League of Their Own and Amy Mills, known as the heiress of barbecue Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich are women who loved playing baseball, were great at it, and were excited to have the opportunity to make money doing it. If you are a fan of the movie, A League of Their Own which reintroduced America to the real-life All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) then you will enjoy listening to their wonderful stories. Ask Maybelle how she is and she will say, "Pretty good for this old gal, and it is a good day when you wake up on this side of the grass." Shirley played for three AAGPBL teams from 1949-1951, one of which is the famous Rockford Peaches. Maybelle served as inspiration for the character, Mae Mordabito aka All the Way Mae played in the film by Madonna. Ask Maybelle how much Madonna's character resembled her, and she will say not that much, but then Shirley pipes in affirming that the characterization fit Maybelle extremely well. It is that back and forth good-natured ribbing that is so enjoyable and makes one appreciate the special bond they share. At 95 and 89 years of age, they are not even close to letting up from achieving their dream of raising money for a women's baseball museum to be built in Rockford, Illinois. Go to https://www.internationalwomensbaseballcenter.org/donate/ to make a donation or to learn more. Amy Mills is known as a barbecue heiress as she is the daughter of champion pitmaster and Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Mills, who was affectionately known as "The Legend." Getting to everything was impossible, but we tried to at least scratch the surface with a conversation that included stories on the books she co-authored with her dad, including James Beard Foundation award-nominated and National Barbecue Association Award of Excellence winner, Peace, Love, and Barbecue and the book, Praise the Lard. We talked about her incredible presentation at The Welcome Conference, which is labeled on YouTube as Amy Mills-Recognizing Right. Amy explained the three principles which apply to her business, which include the two 17th Street Barbecue restaurants and Oncue Consulting: (1) Generosity is a recipe for success. (2) Barbecue is a culture, not a concept. (3) Home is the most excellent place of all. Amy did not always want to be in the family business, but she came back, is happy she did and credits a yellow post-it note for the push. There is even a story involving George Wendt who played Norm on the TV show Cheers. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for unique baseball-themed grilling tools and accessories, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball and BBQ Episode #125 features a rare triple play as we speak with former Major League Baseball player, Nelson Figueroa, Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, David Knight, and Los Angeles Angels spring training correspondent, Gary Looney Nelson Figueroa loves baseball, a fact that cannot be denied. Drafted 833rd overall by the New York Mets in the 30th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft, the man affectionately known as Figgy spent the next 19 years playing in the Major Leagues as well as other leagues all over the world, not just for the money, but because he loved playing ball. in 2015, shortly after hanging up his spikes for good, he began his second career phase as the pre and post-game analyst for the New York Mets broadcasts on SNY. All of this is discussed on the show, but we will have to have him back on as a few days after we spoke he began career phase three as the new pitching coach for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. David Knight was inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2016 in the business/industry category. He is the President and founder of Ole Hickory Pits, a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential barbecue smoker ovens sold worldwide. David is one of those rare individuals who knew from a very early age what he wanted to do for a career. He started with a restaurant and later began manufacturing and selling his own pits. You can learn more about Ole Hickory Pits at https://www.olehickorypits.com/ David has touched the lives of so many people, but is really so humble and respectful of the the numerous individuals who love live fire cooking and admire his role in BBQ. Gary Looney makes his long awaited return. Jeff first met Gary in 2020 at the Los Angeles Angels spring training camp complex in Arizona and a friendship quickly developed. Gary appeared with us on episodes 56 and 87. He once again offers great insight on a lockout delayed spring training and offers his thoughts on what to expect this season. Having him on has become an annual tradition and his baseball knowledge is a great addition to any episode. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Mangold, strength and conditioning coach for the 1998-2000 World Series Champion, New York Yankees and Rusty Monson, Utah's Salt City Barbecue pitmaster and podcast host make episode #124 an outstanding show. Jeff Mangold served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the New York Yankees from 1984-1988 and from 1998-2006. During his tenure, the Bronx Bombers won nine straight American League East Titles, appeared in five World Series, and won three World Series Championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Jeff also worked for the New York Mets from 1993 to 1996 and designed the strength and conditioning facilities at both Yankee and Shea stadiums. Jeff is the author of Power and Pinstripes: My Years Training the New York Yankees. The book is filled with incredible stories from both of his times with the NY Yankees, which includes interactions with George Steinbrenner, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, and Lou Piniella. Jeff worked with the Core Four of the World Series Champions, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera. Jeff shares many of those stories and also talks about how he ended up with a piece of baseball history which he sold for a pretty hefty sum. Enjoy the interview and purchase the book.Rusty Monson has loved live fire cooking since he was a young child. He has turned his passion for barbecue into his career and now is the proud owner of Utah's Salt City Barbecue food truck. Besides competing in competition barbecue and running the food truck, Rusty can also talk quite eloquently on barbecue. He shares his knowledge and interest in barbecue as a monthly embedded correspondent on The BBQ Central Show with host Greg Rempe. In addition to his monthly correspondent duties, Rusty is a co-host along with Anthony Lujan on The Pitmaster's Podcast. It may surprise you to hear what his top-selling food truck item is, but what is not surprising is how much you will enjoy all that Rusty has to offer on life and cooking. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award winning sauces.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball and BBQ Episode #123 features barbecue savant, Derrick Riches, guest co-host, Doug Scheiding, and The Metsian Podcast's, Mike Lecolant and Sam Maxwell. Derrick Riches started writing about barbecue, on-line, more than 25 years ago. He has reviewed tons of products, written hundreds of recipes, judged barbecue competitions, and has traveled the world exploring all aspects of grilled and smoked food. Writer of several cookbooks, his latest is The Complete Guide to Smoking Meat: 100 Smokin' Good Recipes for BBQ and More. Derrick's appearance is exactly what a podcast which is half dedicated to barbecue needs. For more on Derrick go to https://www.derrickriches.comMike Lecolant and Sam Maxwell are Brooklyn, New York residents and proud New York Mets fans. They offered their unique perspective on Gil Hodges and his Baseball Hall of Fame candidacy in episode 106. When that portion of the interview was over we kept recording and learned more about their entertaining, The Metsian Podcast on which they appear with their other cohost, Rich Sparago. The podcast can be found here, https://www.blogtalkradio.com/themetsianpodcastwsamrichandmike We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning saucesWe conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel KrakofskyWe truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214 Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #122 features Mitch Benjamin, pitmaster, restaurateur, and cookbook author and Brett Mandel from the company, Baseball BBQ with a big announcement. We refer to them as "perfect guests" as they talk about baseball and barbecue. Mitch Benjamin got his dream job after college, working for the TaylorMade golf company in Kansas City, where he met Baseball Hall of Famer, George Brett while also discovering his love of barbecue and honing his outstanding pitmaster skills. There are numerous stories along the way, but eventually all of this lead to Mitch becoming known as Meat Mitch, and that is just the beginning. In addition to his barbecue competition wins, Mitch has wonderful stories to tell of the time he had his food, specifically ribs, devoured by former MLB player, John Kruk as well as cooking for Derek Jeter's retirement celebration. He recently opened the restaurant, Meat Mitch BBQ and has an outstanding selection of Meat Mitch products, including rubs and sauces at https://meatmitch.com/ In addition to all of that, Mitch somehow found the time to write the cookbook, BBQ Revolution: Innovative Barbecue Recipes from an All-Star Pitmaster with the foreword written by his good friend George Brett who refers to him as Mitchie. Brett Mandel from the company, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com/ is back to tell us about new merchandise and additional exciting big news that customers will love as they can now do even more with personalizing their grilling tools. This is a fantastic company which we constantly rave about and continues growing and amassing amazing reviews. They share our love for baseball and barbecue and are extremely supportive of the show. Visit their website and purchase their products, which will surely become the center of attention at your next barbecue. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award-winning saucesWe conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball and BBQ #Episode 121 features former Major League Baseball catcher, Josh Thole and pitmaster, Matt Dallman from Live Coals Barbeque Josh Thole is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays. He has a special place in the heart of Mets fans as he was behind the dish for the first and, up to this point, only no-hitter in the 59-year franchise's history. Josh has a great sense of humor and wonderful stories to share, one of which involves a garage full of people waiting for him to be selected in the MLB Draft. Catching a knuckleball pitcher is one of the hardest things for a catcher, and Josh did it quite well as he became knuckleballer, R. A. Dickey's favorite receiver. In 2012 Josh was part of the trade, along with Dickey and a few others that brought catcher, Travis d'Arnaud and Noah Syndergaard aka Thor from the Blue Jays to the Mets. We finished recording and Josh brings up his love of barbeque, which, along with being a great guest, gives us yet another reason to have him back. Matt Dallman is a Texas transplant by way of Kansas City, MO who has made an indelible mark on the region's fanatical barbecue community. In 2015 this self-taught pitmaster opened the BBQ restaurant, 18th & Vine in Dallas, Texas. Since then, he has sold his interest in the restaurant and in the Summer of 2018 he started the catering operation, Live Coals Barbeque. Matt has many stories and cooking tips. We could not pass up the opportunity to talk some baseball once we learned of his Kansas City Royals fandom. Matt is another guest we would like to come back, but rather than wait for his next appearance, if you want to learn more, go to https://thelivecoals.com/ We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award winning sauces.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 120 features part 2 with Barbecue Hall of Famer, Ardie Davis, and BBQ rubs and sauces creator, Denny Mike and a discussion with baseball umpire, Perry Barber. Ardie Davis aka Remus Powers, Ph.B. is a 2016 Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee in the celebrity/humanitarian category. Ardie is a founder of the American Royal Barbecue Sauce Contest which is the world's largest sauce contest. He is a charter member of the KCBS, instrumental in the development of the Certified Barbecue Judge curriculum, and author of the oath recited by each judge prior to judging a contest. Ardie has written numerous BBQ books. He has also been interviewed by the History Channel regarding barbecue, on more than one occasion. In 2003 he was named a Kansas City Barbecue Legend by the Kansas City Star. We affectionately referred to him as barbecue royalty and you would be hard pressed to find anyone who would say otherwise. Dennis Michael Sherman is known by thousands of satisfied customer's as Denny Mike. Since 2006, Denny, the creator of super-premium, all-natural and gluten-free sauces and seasoning blends has been selling these products with the DennyMike's label proudly displayed. His products are sold in Whole Foods as well as Hannaford Brothers and fortunately online at https://www.dennymikes.com. Denny shares his stories of a business which is extremely competitive, but having a great product has helped him prevail. Denny has forged many wonderful friendships throughout the years and it is due to this that we were fortunate he asked Ardie to join us and we are very grateful for that. Perry Barber has been a baseball umpire since 1981. She got her start umpiring Little League games and then, at her mother's urging, attended her first professional umpire school, Harry Wendelstedt's with her twin sister in 1982. She has attended the school several times, working hard at honing her craft. We can fill the remaining lines talking about her umpiring career, but we also want to mention that she is a Jeopardy champion. We can talk about how umpiring has provided her the opportunity to travel around the world, but then we might miss mentioning her time as a singer/songwriter and that she has opened for Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and Hall & Oates. We even played a quick round of baseball themed Jeopardy with her pitted against Jeff. Perry is a true Renaissance woman and we must have her back again.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and DennyMike's, https://www.dennymikes.com for some delicious barbecue rubs.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 119 we pull off a rare triple play as we have three outstanding guests; author, Dan Joseph, Barbecue Hall of Fame member, Ardie Davis, and BBQ rubs and sauces creator, Dennis Michael Sherman aka Denny Mike. Dan Joseph joined us on episode 51 to discuss his book, Last Ride of the Iron Horse: How Lou Gehrig Fought ALS to Play One Last Championship SeasonSeason and he returns to regale us with stories about Pistol Pete Reiser found in his latest book, Baseball's Greatest What If: The Story & Tragedy of the Brooklyn Dodgers' Pistol Pete Reiser. If Reiser's first season and a half was any indication, not only was he on his way to a Hall of Fame career, but he was on his way to becoming one of the game's greatest. Unfortunately, part of what made Pistol Pete great, was his willingness to put his body on the line no matter what the outcome, and that included crashing into several outfield brick walls. Dan presents Reiser's story in such a way that by the end of the book you will feel awful that Reiser's playing career was cut short by injuries and feel regret at missing the talented career that could have been. Ardie Davis aka Remus Powers, Ph.B. is a 2016 Barbecue Hall of Fame member in the celebrity/humanitarian category. Ardie is a founder of the American Royal Barbecue Sauce Contest which is the world's largest sauce contest. He is a charter member of the KCBS, instrumental in the development of the Certified Barbecue Judge curriculum, and author of the oath recited by each judge prior to judging a contest. Ardie has written numerous BBQ books. He has also been interviewed by the History Channel regarding barbecue, on more than one occasion. In 2003 he was named a Kansas City Barbecue Legend by the The Kansas City Star. We affectionately referred to him as barbecue royalty, and you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who would say otherwise. Dennis Michael Sherman is known by thousands of satisfied customer's as Denny Mike. Since 2006, Denny, the creator of super-premium, all-natural and gluten-free sauces and seasoning blends has been selling these products with the DennyMike's label proudly displayed. His products are sold in Whole Foods as well as Hannaford Brothers and fortunately online at https://www.dennymikes.com. Denny shares his stories of a business which is extremely competitive, but having a great product has helped him prevail. Denny has forged many wonderful friendships throughout the years and it is due to this that we were fortunate that he asked Ardie to join us, and we are very grateful for that. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for incredible cutting boards, http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the astounding books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and DennyMike's, https://www.dennymikes.com for some delicious barbecue rubs.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueFacebook: Baseball and BBQWebsite: www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 118 features two amazing guests, Sunny Moody, winner of the World Steak Championship at the World Food Championship and Elizabeth Muratore, editorial producer for MLB.com. Sunny Moody is a competitor. Whether it is winning the World Steak Championship at the World Food Championship or transforming her body after a dreaded medical diagnosis and then competing on stage in a physical fitness competition, Sunny is a strong force. She discusses her disastrous first time experience lighting a pellet grill which lead her on a journey where she now competes with her husband and four daughters as a member of the Moodswing BBQ team. Sometimes she competes against her husband and she gives us all the details as well as her future plans and how she has gotten this far. Sunny is personable and extremely inspirational and we are glad that she is willing to share as we can all learn from her adventure. We wish her good luck in the World Food Championship finals. Elizabeth Muratore is an excellent writer with a passion for baseball. She joins us to talk about her many projects, including, newsletter editor for the Internet Baseball Writers' Association of America, writer for Rising Apple, writer for Girl at the Game, and co-host of the New York Mets and MLB-focused podcast, Cohen's Corner. This is all in addition to her job as a Homepage Editor for Major League Baseball in which she edits stories and webpages for MLB.com. Elizabeth offers her perspective on the current game as well as her opinions on the National Baseball Hall of Fame and who should get voted in and who should do the voting. Elizabeth loves baseball and this is very apparent in her various articles as well as our discussion. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and DennyMike's, https://www.dennymikes.com for some delicious barbecue rubs.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #117 features two incredibly entertaining, returning guests, Bobby Valentine and Emily Detwiler. Bobby Valentine or as most people call him, Bobby V is one of the most loved, well known, respected, colorful, and celebrated ambassadors of the game. His life has been an incredible journey filled with wonderful stories which he shares in astonishing detail in the book, Valentine's Way: My Adventurous Life and Times, coauthored with Peter Golenbock. Bobby V is a former Major League Baseball player and manager, managing teams in both the United States and Japan. Many people know him for one game in which he was ejected for speaking his mind and then sitting in the dugout wearing a disguise, but that is a mere drop in a very large bucket of a life filled with special people and events. He has worked for a future United States President, been a restaurateur, a champion ballroom dancer, an ESPN baseball analyst, and managed the New York Mets in the 2000 Subway Series against the crosstown rival New York Yankees. Emily Detwiler is the CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and a baseball fan, especially of any team on which her brother-in-law, pitcher, Ross Detwiler is playing. The past couple of years have not been easy for an organization that relies heavily on barbecue competitions in the United States as well as throughout the world and yet, Emily has managed to elevate the KCBS back to the lofty success level it once achieved. We are joined by our friend, Doug Scheiding as we discuss barbecue with a small amount of baseball thrown in.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is no better way to ring in the New Year than with a very special 116th episode of Baseball and BBQ.Jeff Cohen and Leonard Aberman are going it alone this episode. Without guests they get to talk about what the New Year will hopefully bring to the podcast as well as bringing back two popular segments. In the first segment called, Lesser Known Hall of Famers, Jeff and Leonard talk about Hugh Duffy who, in 1894 set the MLB single-season record for batting average, .440, a batting record that has stood for 127 years. The other segent is called, Hall of Fame Years in Ordinary Carrers. They discuss former Cy Young winner, Randy Jones, who, in 1976 as a starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres had a won-loss record of 22-14 with a 2.74 ERA. Barbecue talk includes a discussion about Barbecual Hall of Fame inductees, Henry Ford and Speed Herrig.We wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Merry Christmas as we present the gift of episode 115 which features Joe Posnanski, author of The Baseball 100 and award-winning pitmaster and restaurateur, Chris Schafer. Joe Posnanski is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books. He has written for The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and The Kansas City Star and currently writes at JoePosnanski.com. He has been named National Sportswriter of the Year by five different organizations and is the winner of two Emmy Awards. His latest project is The Baseball 100 which is a comprehensive list of the players, who, in Joe's opinion, are the 100 greatest to have ever played. The stories that Joe includes with each player makes every one of the 830 pages an absolutely fantastic reading experience. The book is one you will want to refer to over and over again. Leonard gives Joe a standing ovation, and you will too. This was an interview that could have gone on forever and that would still have not been enough time.Chris Schafer is a World Champion pitmaster who has won multiple grand championships as head cook of Heavy Smoke BBQ, is co-owner, along with his business partner and long-time-friend, Chad Brewer of Heavy Smoke BBQ restaurant in St. Peters, MO, and is the co-host of the podcast, All That for 6 pieces BBQ show. He may be in the running for one of the busiest and hardest working people in the barbecue industry, but after speaking with Chris you get the feeling he would not want it any other way. Weekdays are spent running the restaurant and weekends are spent with his cooking team of which his dad is a major contributor. Did we mention he also coaches his daughter's soccer team? At the end of a long day, an exhausted Chris gave us a wonderful discussion, and we all had a good time with lots of laughs. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for incredible cutting boards and https://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the astounding books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrate our 4 year anniversary as we are joined by Howard Johnson and Doug Scheiding with great baseball and excellent barbecue talk and Leonard and Jeff reminiscence about the last year.Howard Johnson aka HoJo as millions of baseball fans affectionately call him is back and helping us celebrate our anniversary. We have a great time discussing baseball and barbecue with this outstanding player on two World Series winning teams, a three-time member of the 30-30 club, and a two-time All-Star. He must be very fond of us, because he agreed to join us on his birthday. He agreed to join us, but not to sit still as he ran around the house and then quickly got into a car which whisked him away to a birthday celebration while still talking to us. We got to sing him happy birthday, ask some baseball questions, and Doug gives him some barbecue tips.Doug Scheiding first came onto the show almost two years ago and we said some of the following. That he was a true renaissance man. That he is the first rocket scientist we have had as a guest. That he is pitmaster of the award-winning competition barbecue team, Rogue Cookers, embedded correspondent on The BBQ Central Show, Traeger Pellet Grills representative, and Head Country brand ambassador. That he is also an avid Chicago Cubs fan and quite a knowledgeable baseball fan. We said it then and we will say it now that he is just one of the nicest guys, in barbecue or out, that you would ever want to meet. We are so happy to celebrate our anniversary with Doug and listen as he gives our baseball champion, HoJo some winning barbecue tips.Jeff has a baseball rant and Leonard and Jeff reminiscence about the last year.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #113 features Ted Giannoulas, AKA World Famous Sports Mascot, The San Diego Chicken and Randall Thompson, President and Founder of Dugout Mugs, and BBQ Gift IdeasTed Giannoulas dressed in his first chicken costume in 1974 when he was a 20-year-old college journalism major and from those humble beginnings he became one of the world's most famous sports mascots, known as the San Diego Chicken. Since then has made more than 5,000 appearances in over 900 different facilities, 50 states, and eight countries while wearing out more than 100 chicken suits. The San Diego Chicken has been featured on magazine covers, music video's, movies, television shows and commercials, and even made an appearance with President Ronald Reagan. In 1981 the San Diego Chicken co-starred on the Saturday morning children's television series, The Baseball Bunch with his fellow co-stars, Johnny Bench and Tommy Lasorda. The hit show ran for five seasons and featured tons of exceptional MLB players offering their baseball advice and playing tips. The success of the San Diego Chicken helped lead to mascots becoming widespread throughout professional sports. The Chicken was named one of the 100 most powerful people in sports for the 20th century by The Sporting News. The New York Times called him "perhaps the most influential mascot in sports history."Randall Thompson is the president and founder of Dugout Mugs. The idea for these drinking mugs which are made from baseball bats started in 2014 when Thompson was coaching at Florida Tech and the hitting coach was telling the players to, "Focus on the hands." To emphasize the point, the coach cut off the top of a baseball bat and left the barrel sitting on the bench. Thompson saw this tossed away piece of wood as a chance to create a drinking cup. Thankfully his creative skills were better than his baseball skills as he started the company after being released by a minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. As he reflects upon in the interview, the Blue Jays may have released him too soon, but rather than languishing in the minors, he founded a company and a team of employees that are quite special. There are many items which will make excellent gifts. Go to https://dugoutmugs.com/ to learn more.In between the interviews, Jeff and Len offer ideas for the many gifts available for barbecue and even baseball lovers, as we are in the season of giving.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #112 features John Vampatella, author of The Forgotten Game and award winning pitmaster, Vic Clevenger. John Vampatella is an outstanding author whose latest project is The Forgotten Game which details one of the greatest games in baseball history between the two most bitter rivals in the sport, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. In the 2004 American League Championship Series the two teams faced off and it looked as if the Yankees who had taken the first three games in the best of seven series were about to win and advance to yet another World Series appearance until Boston miraculously won game 4. Most fans remember Curt Schilling’s sutured ankle in game 6, but game 5 was a do-or-die moment for the Red Sox, and they delivered in epic fashion. Yet, despite being the pivotal game in the series, it hasn’t drawn the attention the others have. The Forgotten Game breaks down game 5 on a virtual pitch-by-pitch basis, from the battle between Pedro Martinez and Mike Mussina, to the clutch performances by Tim Wakefield and David Ortiz, while breaking down the strategies the managers employed, and stories of how various players made their way to their respective teams for that fateful night. The game lasted 14 pressure filled innings and John Vampatella has created a book which is just as exciting as the game itself.Vic Clevenger is a comedian, speaker, freelance writer, inventor, and award winning pitmaster. He truly is a barbecue Renaissance man and is often referred to as the Cookin' Comedian. Vic was kind enough to join us as he made his way back from the World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas. Almost immediately we could tell we were going to have a great conversation, but would not have enough time. He is definitely on the list of guests we will need to have back. His latest project is the Chimney Cartel which is a new type of cooker. That is in addition to his being a brand ambassador for B&B Charcoal. We hope you will enjoy hearing from a pitmaster who loves life as longs as barbecue is a part of it.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #111 features another spectacular visit from Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig, creators of The Smoke Sheet and NYC BBQ as well as an interview with author, Lawrence Baldassaro who has written an outstanding book on a New York Yankees legend, Tony Lazzeri. Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig are back and better than ever. Ryan is the founder of the BBQ Tourist website, https://bbqtourist.com which is dedicated to celebrating the best barbecue in America. Sean is the founder of NYC BBQ, http://www.nycbbq.com which is a website and newsletter with news and information on all things barbecue in the NYC metro area. Together they are co-founders of The Smoke Sheet, https://www.bbqnewsletter.com which is a weekly newsletter that curates the latest national barbecue news, upcoming events, books to read, podcasts to list to, videos to watch, recipes, and so much more. We are thrilled every time they come on and look forward to having them back again.Lawrence Baldassaro is a prolific author. Books and articles too numerous to mention in a space this small have flowed from his proverbial pen, landing on paper, and in turn enjoyed by so many. His latest project is Tony Lazzeri: Yankees Legend and Baseball Pioneer. Lazzeri played alongside New York Yankees legends, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as part of the Yankees' legendary Murderers' Row. Lazzeri was afflicted with epilepsy, but he was able to play for 12 years as the second baseman for Yankee teams that won five World Series as well as being their third-most productive hitter. All of this eventually led to his being enshrined posthumously in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Lawrence has written a wonderful book which any baseball fan will be excited to read.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for incredible cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #110 features Andy Husbands talking barbecue, Larry Olmsted explaining how being a sports fan enhances your life, and our very own Jeff Cohen telling about his incredible New York Mets Fantasy Camp experience including interviews with Duffy Dyer and Joel Youngblood.Andy Husbands is a chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality. An award winning pitmaster, he currently is the owner of five Smoke Shop BBQ restaurants located throughout Boston, MA and is the three-time winner of Boston Magazine's "Best Barbecue" in 2018, 2019, and 2021. He also works to bring awareness to the charity, Share Our Strength, the nation's leading childhood hunger relief organization. He may not have won season six of the television show, Hell's Kitchen, but he has a lot to say about the experience and so many other things which he has accomplished on his culinary journey.Larry Olmsted tries to follow the best career advice he ever received and that is, "Do what you love." For the past 25 years he has been doing that as he works as a journalist. He has written countless newspaper and magazine articles as well as books. His latest book involved more than five years of research and is titled, Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding. The world is full of sports fans and according to his research, many of those fans are physically and mentally healthier, happier, and more productive. Special thanks to episode #99 guest, Steven Raichlen for bringing Larry and his book to our attention.Prior to our first guest, we get to hear from Jeff all about his wonderful week-long experience at New York Mets Fantasy Camp. Jeff describes the thrill of playing baseball with fellow Mets fans as they are coached by many of the Mets players he has loved watching. He even interviewed Duffy Dyer and Joel Youngblood and those interviews are all part of this episode.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 109 features an outstanding author and an incredible maker of sauces. Luke Epplin is an author whose writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, GQ, Slate, Salon, The Daily Beast, and The Paris Review Daily. His latest project is the book, Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball. The book traces the fascinating stories of four men, Bill Veeck, Larry Doby, Bob Feller, and Satchel Paige and their significant importance in coming together to help the Cleveland Indians win the 1948 World Series. Epplin has written an incredible book in which he provides exciting details on individuals who are woven into the fabric of baseball history. All these years later and we still have a fascination with their careers, and Epplin has provided us with a great baseball book.Brie Blackford is making her second Baseball and BBQ appearance. In episode 97 she revealed that we were the first podcast she was on and apparently she enjoyed herself enough to come back. This time she offered our listeners the chance to win her sauces and four of our listeners did. She is the co-founder of Elda’s Kitchen, maker of incredible sauces, many of which are perfect for the barbecue. She is inspired by the wonderful cooking and hospitality of her grandmother, Elda Abronzino. Brie is loving what she does which was quite apparent during our conversation. The sauces are vegan friendly, contain no MSG or preservatives, are non-GMO, gluten-free, and do not have high fructose corn syrup. You can find Brie and her sauces at https://eldaskitchen.comWe conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Continuing our attempt to right a long-time wrong, episode 108 features Irene Hodges and Gary Mack as they provide compelling arguments for finally inducting Gil Hodges into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Irene Hodges is the oldest daughter of Gil Hodges. She was only 20 years old when Gil Hodges passed away, but has many wonderful memories and stories regarding her father. She would like to see her father enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but she feels especially awful for the many fans who push to get him in and are continuously met with disappointment. Irene is a delightful person to speak with, and she gave great insight into Gil Hodges which goes beyond the player and manager that most fans are familiar with.Gary Mack is the long-time host of the Mets Musings podcast, as well as hosting the golf related podcast, Chip Shots, and serving as co-host on The Baseball Talk Radio Show along with Rich Baxter. He has loved the New York Mets since their 1962 inception and has many reasons as to why Gil Hodges should be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He has been a frequent contributor to this podcast, and we appreciate the insight he provides. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 107 features the second halves of fascinating conversations with Ron Blomberg, the 1st official MLB designated hitter and Greg Rempe, host of The BBQ Central Show. Ron Blomberg was only getting started in episode 105. In the 2nd part of our conversation he discusses the many ways' baseball has changed and his feelings toward those changes. He talks about his love for the New York fans as well as his love of food and being banned from an all-you-can-eat restaurant. Ron was the New York Yankees first overall pick in the 1967 amateur draft and on April 6, 1973, he became the first major-leaguer to bat as a designated hitter in a regular season game. He is also an author and his latest book, The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson provides great information on Ron's career, but more importantly provides an in-depth look into the special relationship he had with Thurman Munson whom he refers to as his "brother." Ron and Thurman shared many wonderful times together and hearing him describe their friendship makes one appreciate their special bond. Ron was an exceptional athlete, played the game hard, and it is quite apparent he has lived his life with the same passion with which he played. We end the conversation with a very long goodbye. Greg Rempe is back for the 2nd half of our conversation and will talk about barbecue, but he is also a big baseball fan who, like many of us, has very strong opinions on many things in the game. Our baseball talk included the Cleveland team and their new name, bad trades Cleveland has made, favorite players, steroid users, and so much more. Greg does not hold back and was unafraid to answer any questions we threw at him, including who should play the part of Greg Rempe if The BBQ Central Show was ever made into a movie. Greg and Jeff have a friendly debate and Greg discusses his trust issues. Greg is the creator and host of the longest running, most listened to, and extremely entertaining shows dealing with live fire cooking, The BBQ Central Show. His show can be heard live every Tuesday night from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm and is released in podcast format; the first hour on Wednesday and the second hour on Thursday. Then on Fridays you can catch up on parts of past episodes listening to The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less. Greg continues being extremely candid and willing to discuss everything. You can find out more about his show by going to http://thebbqcentralshow.com/ We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel KrakofskyWe recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to right a long-time wrong and episode 106 is our attempt at doing that by featuring Ed Kranepool, Kevin Kernan, Mike Lecolant, and Sam Maxwell as they provide compelling arguments for finally inducting Gil Hodges Into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Ed Kranepool was only 17 years old in 1962 when the expansion team, New York Mets were formed and then spent the next 18 years wearing blue and orange. Kranepool was an important member of the 1969 Miracle Mets and when he retired after the 1979 season at the age of 34, he was the all-time Mets leader in eight offensive categories. He both played with Gil Hodges and played for Gil Hodges as Hodges effectively used player platoons to manage the Mets to their first-ever World Series Championship. Kranepool uses that experience to give his rather convincing opinions on why Gil Hodges belongs in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Kevin Kernan spent 44 years writing sports for major newspapers, 23 years of them as a columnist at the New York Post and his latest columns are featured on the website, https://ballnine.com/index.html He was recently inducted into the New York Baseball Hall of Fame. He knows tons about baseball, not only from his many years covering it, but also from his firsthand experience as a star first baseman for Ramapo College in 1976 and 1977. Kernan provides strong arguments for finally inducting Gil Hodges into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Mike Lecolant and Sam Maxwell are Brooklyn, New York residents and proud New York Mets fans. They offer their unique perspective on the effects which Gil Hodges had on the borough of Brooklyn, many of which are still all around them today. Mike and Sam join their other cohost, Rich Sparago on The Metsian Podcast, https://www.blogtalkradio.com/themetsianpodcastwsamrichandmike and it is a worthwhile listen. Once you do, you will respect the argument which Lecolant and Maxwell make for Gil Hodges deserving his rightful place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.The discussions and compelling arguments do not end with this episode. Come back for episode #108, and we will feature two additional guests who feel just as strongly about Gil Hodge's National Baseball Hall of Fame qualifications and offer their unique perspectives.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 105 features The BBQ Central Show host, Greg Rempe and the 1st official MLB designated hitter, Ron Blomberg. Greg Rempe is the creator and host of the longest running, most listened to, and extremely entertaining show dealing with live fire cooking, The BBQ Central Show. He joined us back on episode 56 and since then he has been a show supporter while offering numerous helpful tips which we have implemented as we strive to improve and for which we are very grateful. His show can be heard live every Tuesday night from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm and is released in podcast format; the first hour on Wednesday and the second hour on Thursday. Then on Fridays you can catch up on parts of past episodes listening to The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less. Not only is he well versed in barbecue, but he can talk baseball too. Part one is mainly barbecue talk, but it is so much more as Greg is extremely candid and willing to discuss everything. You can find out more about his show by going to http://thebbqcentralshow.com/ Ron Blomberg was the New York Yankees first overall pick in the 1967 amateur draft and on April 6, 1973, he became the first major-leaguer to bat as a designated hitter in a regular season game. He is also an author and his latest book, The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson provides great information on Ron's career, but more importantly provides an in-depth look into the special relationship he had with Thurman Munson whom he refers to as his "brother." Ron and Thurman shared many wonderful times together and hearing him describe their friendship makes one appreciate their special bond. Ron was an exceptional athlete, played the game hard, and it is quite apparent he has lived his life with the same passion with which he played. Part one is just the beginning of a very enjoyable discussion.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 104 features Part 2 with author, Erik Sherman and a visit with pitmaster extraordinaire, Lee Ann Whippen. Erik Sherman writes baseball books and he does that exceptionally well. Whether the books are about one specific player or one specific team, Erik provides wonderful and unique perspectives which baseball fans will thoroughly enjoy. His latest project will be a welcome addition to any baseball fans library. In Two Sides of Glory: The 1986 Boston Red Sox In Their Own Words, Erik provides a glimpse into something rarely seen. Frequently, books are written about the winning teams, but how often does one have the chance to read about the losing team and learn of their feelings as well as finding out about things happening with their lives. All of that and so much more is in Two Sides of Glory. The 1986 Boston Red Sox lost game six to the New York Mets in an unforgettable and devastating fashion and then proceeded to lose game seven and had to watch as the New York Mets celebrated and prevented them from winning their first World Series in 68 years. The team was made up of some of the most well-known and talented players to ever wear their team's laundry and the stories and lesser known facts will make this an interview you will enjoy about a book you will not be able to put-down until the last page. Part one of the interview was good, but part two is even better. Lee Ann Whippen has found a way to combine her barbecuing skills, her ease in front of a camera, and her strong work ethic into a delicious recipe for success. She developed her love of cooking barbecue from an early age, learning from her dad, and she has used that knowledge and love to become an extremely well-known and respected pitmaster. As a competition cook she has won multiple world, national, and state barbecue championships. On television, she has shone brightly on various competition shows, winning the premier season of BBQ Brawl on Food Network and defeating Bobby Flay on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. She is also a restaurateur who has owned restaurants in Virginia, Illinois, and Florida. She is a two-time finalist for the BBQ Hall of Fame and she has no qualms discussing being a woman pitmaster in a mostly male dominated field as well as the various effects it has had on her career. She recently became an official ambassador for Pit Boss Grills. With all of that going on, she still took the time to join us for a wonderful conversation. We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show: (516) 855-8214Email: [email protected]: @baseballandbbqInstagram: baseballandbarbecueYouTube: baseball and bbqWebsite: https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook: baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 103 features an outstanding author of numerous baseball themed books and a visit with two wonderful restaurateurs and cookbook authors from across the pond. Erik Sherman writes exceptional baseball books. Whether the books are about a specific player or a specific team, Erik provides wonderfully unique perspectives which baseball fans will enjoy. His latest project will be a fine addition to your library. In Two Sides of Glory: The 1986 Boston Red Sox In Their Own Words, Erik provides a glimpse into something rarely seen. Frequently, books are written about the winning teams, but how often does one have the chance to read about the losing team and learn of the individual players feelings as well as finding out about things happening with their lives. All that and much more is in Two Sides of Glory. The 1986 Boston Red Sox lost game six to the New York Mets in an unforgettable and devastating fashion and then proceeded to lose game seven and had to watch as the New York Mets celebrated and prevented them from winning their first World Series in 68 years. The team was made up of some of the most well-known and talented players to ever wear their team's laundry and the stories and lesser known facts will make this an interview you will enjoy about a book you will not be able to put-down until the last page. Enjoy part one and look forward to part two.Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich are a wife and husband team who opened their first Middle Eastern themed restaurant, Honey & Co in London, England in 2012. Additionally, they are the authors of three cookbooks. Their newest London restaurant is Honey & Smoke and their latest cookbook, filled with incredible recipes and beautiful photos is Chasing Smoke: Cooking Over Fire Around The Levant. We begin with a quick lesson on what is meant by the Levant and then get into a discussion of their lives which began in Israel and eventually brought them to London where they now provide their customers with delicious food at their two restaurants and one specialty grocery store. The book takes the reader on a journey which includes their favorite cities as they collected recipes, stories, and the best of culinary culture along the way. The book is organized into five ingredient-led chapters (fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, birds, lamb and other meats, and bread and unmissables). If you have been wondering what else is possible to make over a live fire then this is the cookbook for you. Despite the five-hour time difference, Sarit and Itamar managed to find the time to charm us as we spoke of everything, including their special relationship which works extremely well as they are a delightful force to be reckoned with. We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook - baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 102 is filled with baseball, barbecue, and a contest for the greatest podcast audience ever.Joey Machado is a marketing guru and the barbecue community is lucky he is a part of it. In part two of our interview we learn more about Blues Hog BBQ and Gateway Drum Smokers, but it humorously begins with a Seinfeld TV show reference. From there we learn why Tim Scheer is a genius and has Joey's, as well as the barbecue industry's ultimate respect. Joey provides exceptional information, but more importantly he is a prime example of how barbecue people are some of the friendliest you will ever meet.Tim Neverett spent last year like most of America, unsure of what each day would bring during a pandemic. The difference though is that most of America does not work as a television and radio play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2020, the major league baseball season, usually a 162 game marathon became a 60 game sprint played in front of empty/cardboard cutout filled stands. Each day Tim chronicled his time with the team as well as what was happening in this country outside of baseball. The abbreviated 60 game season was hard fought and ultimately won by the Dodgers. Covid Curveball: An Inside View of the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers World Championship Season is Tim's in-depth look at one of the strangest baseball season's ever, and we were lucky to have the chance to discuss this great book. Elda's Kitchen was featured in episode 97 as we interviewed co-owner, Brie Blackford. They are now sponsoring a contest specifically for our listeners. We wish everyone good luck.In-between the two interviews Leonard tells us about a special day he spent at Yankee Stadium. Without spoiling it, the day included Tino Martinez and Mariano Rivera.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 101 is overloaded with incredible guests and wonderful discussions.MLB at Field of Dreams Game was a huge success and we were fortunate to speak with three extremely dedicated baseball fans who made the trek to Dyersville, Iowa to witness this highly anticipated game. Join us as we welcome previous show guest, Brian LoPinto, as well as first timers to the show, Dan Malley and Aaron Nelsen. They give us their first-hand impressions and experiences. Find out what it was like to be at the game, the types of food served, and even how much these three fans paid for this unique experience which all of them said was well worth it. Andrea Williams admits that prior to getting a job in marketing and development at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri she knew nothing regarding Effa Manley, the subject of her wonderful book, Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues. However, once she heard about this wonderful woman who is the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, she knew she needed to learn more and her many hours of research and writing are her gift to us. Effa ran the Newark Eagles with her husband, Abe Manley, from 1935 to 1948. Andrea provides us with a look at the life of someone who was not about to let skin color or gender stop her from doing what she wanted to do and helping those she needed to help. Effa Manley's story inspired Andrea, and the stories in this book will hopefully inspire you as much they did us.Joey Machado is excellent at marketing and that excellence is being felt throughout the barbecue community. His passion for the products he represents has always shone through and that continues as he works with Blues Hog BBQ and Gateway Drum Smokers. He is extremely entertaining and frankly did not even need us to ask him more than one question as he has a lot to say, and we are the beneficiaries as we get to learn from someone who has been a blessing for the barbecue industry. Enjoy part one and look forward to part two.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Facebook - baseball and bbqEmail - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's episode 100! Time to celebrate as we speak with two great guests and are joined by a special guest co-host.Adrian Miller is a James Beard Foundation book award-winning author, an American culinary historian, lawyer, public policy advisor, and certified barbecue judge. He was also a consultant on the Netflix show, Chef's Table BBQ. His latest book is Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue. The book is a true masterpiece, filled with fascinating history and tasty recipes. We were fortunate to be joined by special guest host, Doug Scheiding who brings his own special perspective to the show. Barbecue has an incredible history and our conversation with Adrian will help bring that history to life as well as make you want to purchase this book. Mackey Sasser is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1987 through 1995 for the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, and Seattle Mariners. On July 8th, 1990 while playing for the Mets he was severely injured in a play at home plate in a game against the Atlanta Braves. He managed to eventually come back from the excruciating injury, but had an issue throwing the ball back to the pitcher which is called, the "Yips." However, he never let that define him, and he went on to enjoy a wonderful career as a coach and mentor. Mackey has no issues discussing any part of his career and for that we were very fortunate. We also managed to sprinkle in some of our reflections and thanks for all the wonderful guests and listeners who have encouraged us and helped us to reach our 100th episode. Anyone who has ever listened to and/or appeared on this show knows how much they are appreciated.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Facebook - baseball and bbqEmail - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In memory of a very special person who will be sorely missed.Not long ago we had the privilege of speaking with Marjorie Adams who we referred to as baseball royalty. She found this to be funny, but we really did feel honored to speak with the great-granddaughter of a man who made major contributions to the game of baseball and whom Marjorie was determined to have elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame where he rightfully deserved to be.On July 7, 2021, Marjorie Adams passed away. We wanted to honor her by replaying our conversation while asking Jeff "Pinetar" Kornhaas to share some of his special thoughts and memories on their wonderful relationship and the many ways she touched the lives of so many people.The following is from the show notes of episode 87. When we released the episode we thought we would have the chance to speak with Marjorie many more times as well as to meet her in person. Unfortunately, neither of those would come to be and we are grateful for the small amount of time we got to talk. Marjorie Adams is the great-granddaughter of Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams who wrote the 1857 "Laws of Base Ball" as well as creating the shortstop position and is considered to be one of baseball's founders. The original "Laws of Base Ball" were sold at an auction in 2016 for $3.26 million. Despite all of this, he is still not a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, but if our guest has anything to do with it, that blatant over site will soon be corrected. This interview would not be possible without the introduction provided by our episode 86 guest, Jeff Kornhaas who we all know as Pinetar. Pinetar sits in with us and adds his wonderful contributions to a conversation we hoped would never end. Please enjoy our talk with someone we consider to be as close to baseball royalty as one can get.Marjorie would have liked for you to go to the website, https://docadamsbaseball.org/ and learn more about her great-grandfather, Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams and provide your support for her efforts to have him enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Please do what you can to make that a part of her legacy. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Facebook - baseball and bbqEmail - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com //baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 99 features a Barbecue Hall of Fame member and a discussion on essential baseball people who are on the field as the game is played, but are happy to go unnoticed.Steven Raichlen is a prolific James Beard award-winning author. The majority of his cookbooks are barbecue related, but he also writes books on other cuisines, as well as numerous magazine and newspaper articles as well as a couple of novels. He thinks of himself as an educator and whether it is through his books, numerous television series, or the in-person courses he runs, he does an excellent job teaching. He joined us to discuss his latest cookbook, How to Grill Vegetables: The New Bible for Barbecuing Vegetables Over Live Fire. With over 30 cookbooks to his name, you might think he has run out of ideas, but you would be wrong. The recipe/book ideas keep coming and we, the food loving public, are the ultimate winners as we continue learning from all he does. Enjoy the talk and then buy this book and every other one he has written and bring your food up to the next level or even the level after that.Bill Nowlin is the author or editor of nearly 100 books, many of them Boston Red Sox-related. We had him on to discuss his baseball book, Working a “Perfect Game”: Conversations With Umpires which takes us into the world of the umpires who are often overlooked, but whose contributions are extremely necessary and for which they prefer to stay as anonymous as possible. The book provides an understanding of the extremely difficult journey they take to try and reach the Major Leagues. Fans of the game will thoroughly enjoy this conversation and the book.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Facebook - baseball and bbqEmail - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #98 is a Bonus! Bonus! Bonus!Farley Dillinger is the father, Brace Dillinger is his son and together this duo shares their mutual love of baseball as they appear regularly on the podcast, Baseball PhD. Farley shares hosting duties on Baseball PhD with his co-hosts, Mark Rantala and previous Baseball and BBQ guest, Ed Kasputis. The podcast is a must-listen for baseball lovers, and the best episodes are those when Brace joins them and shares his unique opinions and baseball knowledge. We had a rousing conversation, much like baseball fans worldwide love to do. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and it was great to hear some new perspectives. We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueFacebook - baseball and bbqYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two great guests make episode #97 a must listen.Marty Appel is a former New York Yankees public relations director and television producer, and considered the leading historian on the team’s rich history. He is an Emmy award winner and a two-time Casey Award winner for the best baseball book of the year. His illustrious career with the Yankees began in 1968 as he was hired to help answer Mickey Mantle’s fan mail. He has had the honor of getting to know some of the game’s greatest names, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Reggie Jackson, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Billy Martin, Casey Stengel, Whitey Ford, Bobby Richardson, Elston Howard, Catfish Hunter, Graig Nettles, Thurman Munson, Lou Pinella, and Willie Randolph. He is a baseball treasure with incredible legendary stories, and we were so lucky to discuss his amazing life which for so many years has centered around baseball. We never hide the fact that we are fans, and we are truly honored to have had this wonderful conversation.Brie Blackford is the co-founder of Elda’s Kitchen, maker of incredible sauces, many of which are perfect for the barbecue. We were so fortunate to have been the first podcast Brie appeared on, but you would never know she has not been doing this as she came across as a seasoned pro. She is inspired by the wonderful cooking and hospitality of her grandmother, Elda Abronzino. Brie loves what she does and that was quite apparent during our conversation. The sauces are vegan friendly, contain no MSG or preservatives, are non-GMO, gluten-free, and do not have high fructose corn syrup. You can find Brie and her sauces at https://eldaskitchen.comWe conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqFacebook - baseball and bbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #96 confirms what we always say, "Baseball and BBQ goes as perfectly together as chocolate and peanut butter in a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup."George Georgiades is back for the second half of our wonderfully entertaining conversation and he appears to have saved the best for last. Part two will have you thoroughly entertained as we hear more stories from a chef who specializes in Greek food, but has also opened a restaurant specializing in pizza. This restaurant is in addition to his many locations for Eons. Listen as George talks about his many adventures in the restaurant business, some working out better than others. He also shares a story of a television cooking show contest in which he broke his own rule of "KISS" and the results were not in his favor. This is one of the interviews which, when it ends, you will wish there was a part three.Andrew Maraniss is the author of Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke. As a New York Times best-selling author, Andrew writes books that make you think, feel, and learn. Glenn Burke was the first openly gay Major League Baseball player, who, while not coming out publicly until his playing days were over, his sexuality was known to his teammates, family, and friends. He also was the inventor of the high five. We had the pleasure of discussing this book and learning about a player who made his biggest impact off the field. Andrew is a Visiting Author at Vanderbilt University Athletics and a contributor to ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com. He has appeared on several national media programs, including NPR’s All Things Considered and Only A Game, NBC’s Meet The Press, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, ESPN’s Keith Olbermann Show, ESPN Radio’s The Sporting Life, and the SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum ShowBaseball debates are usually fun and on this episode Jeff and Leonard bring in friend of the show, Gary Mack to be, what we hope is an impartial judge. Listen and tell us your opinions.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace and Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqFacebook - baseball and bbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - http://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled episode and give you a big bonus with episode 95 as we continue our BBQ road-trip.Anthony Mastrantonio is the owner of Dang BBQ, and we could not wait to visit and talk with someone who is making his mark in the New York barbecue scene. We met with Anthony at one of his three Long Island locations and learned the ins and outs of running a successful restaurant as well as surviving during the pandemic. We talked a lot about barbecue, but as many people like to do, he managed to talk some baseball as well. Go to https://dangbbq.com for more information and then visit his restaurant or find his food truck. Enjoy our talk and, oh, by the way, did we happen to mention their incredible milk shakes?This episode has us zigging and zagging as we go from baseball talk to barbecue talk, read a listener letter, go back to barbecue talk and onto baseball talk and then congratulate one of the newest members of the Barbecue Hall of Fame and prior show guest, Meathead.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqFacebook - baseball and bbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 94's first half is about a baseball legend and then the 2nd half features a cook who may one day be considered a legendary chef, especially when it comes to Greek food.Lew Freedman is the author of Cy Young: The Baseball Life and Career. Pitchers who win the Cy Yong award are considered the best of the best, but other than knowing that Cy Young was a great pitcher with 511 regular season career wins, what else do you really know about Denton "Cy" Young? Lew has written a book which is filled with fascinating information and wonderful stories about the pitcher against whom all other pitchers are measured. Lew is a veteran newspaper sportswriter as well as an author of more than 75 books and has been the recipient of over 250 journalism awards. He brought Cy Young to life for us and hopefully this interview and his book will do the same for you.George Georgiades is a chef who now specializes in Greek food, but to get there, he has had a past filled with numerous adventures. George is a wonderfully entertaining guest whose many stories will make you hope the interview goes on and on. That was our wish too and so we kept him talking as long as possible as he drank some wine and just like that we had enough to make this a two part episode. In part one, George talks about his humble beginnings and the many influences that have shaped his cooking career, including his yia-yia. Julia Child, octopus, washing machines, and so many other random fun things are all discussed. George talks about his wonderful restaurants, Eons. We can't be certain, but George may have even offered us a job. All this and more and it's only part one.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans, and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqFacebook - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball, barbecue, and football? Yes, football. Episode 93 will make everyone happy. Nick Mangold played center in the National Football League for 11 years as a member of the New York Jets, was a seven time Pro Bowl selection and considered by many to be one of the best at his position. He also makes one heck of a BBQ sauce and is determined to have his sauce take its place among the finest and most well known names on store shelves everywhere. The passion with which he played football is the same passion he gives Seventy Four BBQ (74 BBQ), which are the line-up of sauces he is rolling out. We had fun speaking with Nick regarding his playing career and how he transformed from a home kitchen sauce maker into a sauce king who is managing to make others take notice as he puts out a superb tasting product. What does family planning and a beard have to do with 74 BBQ? Listen and you will find out. Jerry Reuss pitched for 22 years in the Major Leagues, finishing his career with 220 wins and a World Series Championship as a member of the 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers. Along the way, he pitched a no-hitter, amassed 1,907 strikeouts, a 3.64 ERA, and was a two-time All Star. He is the author of the book, Bring in the Right Hander, a well-known prankster, and appeared with some of his 1981 World Serious Champion Dodgers on the television show, Solid Gold as they sang “We are the Champions.” 22 years in the Major Leagues does not go by without having a few stories, and we were glad to listen to as many as Jerry would tellWe recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqFacebook - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 92 is a big-time bonus baby.Gary Mintz is making a lot of people happy while honoring the memory of his late father. As founder of the New York Giants Preservation Society, Gary does some amazing things which bring a lot of joy to the members. One of those things is organizing weekly Zoom meetings during the Coronavirus pandemic which gives the many members a chance to talk about the team they loved while enjoying visits from various authors and other people who provide insights into the team and baseball in general. We discuss why he started the society, the player he feels is the greatest ever, Willie Mays and getting to meet him and so many other things, too numerous to list. Gary loves discussing baseball and we thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent discussing that mutual love.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqFacebook - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take three awesome guests, mix in two great guest hosts, and the result is an incredible episode, 91James Grubbs had so many wonderful things to say that we split the conversation into two parts so as not to miss a single word. Known as Grubbs to millions of Netflix subscribers for his role on their eight-part reality series, The American Barbecue Showdown. You might think being on a hit show would change him and perhaps give him a big head, but you would be wrong. Grubbs is a down-to-earth pitmaster who loves talking about smoking meats and all things' food. Grubbs provides wonderful insight into how the show was made and answers many of the questions we had after watching the Netflix show. We may have initially learned about Grubbs from the show, but he is so much more than a personality filled guest on a reality show, and we had the pleasure of discovering that. We are extremely fortunate to once again be joined by our guest co-host and outstanding pitmaster, Doug Scheiding who adds his own special flair.Brett Mandel from the company, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com/ is back to tell us about some very exciting new merchandise. This is a fantastic company that shares our love for baseball and barbecue and uses that love in their great products. Visit their website and purchase any of the numerous items that will be part of the conversation at your next barbecue.Stew Thornley is an official scorer for the Minnesota Twins and he has many stories to tell and questions to answer. Add to that his being an author and his hobby of going to cemeteries, and you end up with a conversation that offers so much more than we ever could have hoped for. We barely scratched the surface of his very interesting life, but if you want to know more than go here https://stewthornley.net We are extremely fortunate to be joined by guest co-host, Gary Mack who as usual adds an interesting perspective.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Facebook - baseball and bbqEmail - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball talk, barbecue talk, and a special return visit make episode 90 one you will love.Dave Berger is the author of Take Me Out To The Ball Game: Comical And Freakish Injuries We Cannot Make Up. Whether it is falling out of a bathtub, getting bit by spiders in a hotel room, getting bit by their mother-in-law's dog, or any number of crazy, bizarre injuries, Dave's book provides fun reading for baseball lovers. Do not judge this book just by the title. Yes, crazy and freakish injuries abound throughout its pages, but so do fascinating enjoyable facts which you will be excited to learn. Be warned, because once you begin reading you will not want to stop and that is how we felt as we discussed the book and were even pleasantly surprised to have a brief barbecue discussion.James Grubbs is known simply as Grubbs to millions of Netflix subscribers for his role on their eight-part reality series, The American Barbecue Showdown. You might think being on a hit show would change him and perhaps give him a big head, but you would be wrong. Grubbs is a down-to-earth pitmaster who loves talking about smoking meats and all things food related. Grubbs provides wonderful insight into how the show was made and answers many of the questions we had after watching the Netflix competition. We may have initially learned about Grubbs from the show, but he is so much more than a personality filled guest on a reality show, and we had the pleasure of discovering that. We are extremely fortunate to once again be joined by our guest co-host and outstanding pitmaster, Doug Scheiding who adds his own special flair.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace & Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueFacebook - baseball and bbqYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You deserve a big bonus so we give you bonus episode 89.Anthony DiComo is the New York Mets beat writer for MLB.com and a former chairman of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s New York chapter. He also is an analyst for the SNY television channel and a regular contributor to the MLB Network. He has co-authored the book, The Captain: A Memoir with former NY Mets third baseman David Wright on Wright's humble beginnings and illustrious baseball career which was cut short due to injuries and a physical ailment he just could not overcome. David Wright became The Captain of the team he always rooted for due to hard work and a commitment to the game he loved.Wright was a seven-time All-Star, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He holds many Mets franchise records and was nicknamed "Captain America" after his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. That and so much more are what he has accomplished as a player.DiComo gives us a good look at the player who is beloved in New York and respected throughout the rest of the country. We miss seeing David Wright in a NY Mets uniform, but greatly enjoyed the chance to speak with Anthony.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - baseball and bbqTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn, you'll love episode 88.Steve Ray has a lot to say, and you will want to hear it all. We conclude our conversation which began on episode 87 with some wonderful barbecue talk. He is the pitmaster on the Owls Nest BBQ team, owner of the Owls Nest Barbecue Supply Shop in Ooltewah, Tennessee, and he was an embedded correspondent on The BBQ Central Show. He even filled in twice as host for the BBQ Central Show. What is absolutely incredible is that Steve first became interested in barbecue when he saw the television show, BBQ Pitmasters in his 50's, and it sparked a desire which has now become an obsession. We are the fortunate ones he followed this newfound passion as we get to converse with a humble, yet extremely knowledgeable cook. Jordan Skopp is on a mission to protect you. If you are a spectator at a baseball game, whether it's a minor league or a major league game, he feels you have the right to be safe, and he is determined to make that happen. He is the founder of Foul Ball Safety Now which is his way of trying to bring attention to the safety issues which exist in baseball stadiums. Jordan is not looking to gain fame and notoriety from this and would gladly fade back into anonymity if it meant that all baseball stadiums installed the appropriate safety netting to guarantee their fans safety. He has even tried to put his money where his mouth is by offering both the New York Mets and New York Yankees money from his own pocket to pay for the protective netting.We also read a listener's wonderful letter.We conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Ace & Bobo" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqFacebook - baseball and bbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Triple plays are a rarity, but we give you one with episode 87.Marjorie Adams is the great-granddaughter of Daniel Lucius "Doc" Adams who wrote the 1857 "Laws of Base Ball" as well as creating the shortstop position and is considered to be one of baseball's founders. The original "Laws of Base Ball" were sold at an auction in 2016 for $3.26 million. Despite all of this, he is still not a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, but if our guest has anything to do with it, that blatant over site will soon be corrected. This interview would not be possible without the introduction provided by our episode 86 guest, Jeff Kornhaas who we all know as Pinetar. Pinetar sits in with us and adds his wonderful contributions to a conversation we hoped would never end. Please enjoy our talk with someone we consider to be as close to baseball royalty as one can get.Steve Ray is known to the barbecue world for so many reasons. He is the pitmaster on the Owls Nest BBQ team, owner of the Owls Nest Barbecue Supply Shop in Ooltewah, Tennessee, and he was an embedded correspondent on The BBQ Central Show. He even filled in twice as host for the BBQ Central Show. What is absolutely incredible is that Steve first became interested in barbecue when he saw the television show, BBQ Pitmasters in his 50's, and it sparked a desire which has now become an obsession. We are the fortunate ones he followed this newfound passion as we get to converse with a humble, yet extremely knowledgeable cook. Gary Looney makes his long awaited return. You may recall that in episode 56 we welcomed Gary as Jeff had met him last year on his visit to spring training in Arizona just prior to the pandemic shutting everything down. We asked Gary to come back on to discuss what spring training during the pandemic is like and he did not disappoint. Gary gave us some great insight and answered our questions on how this year's training camp is unlike any others.We once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - Baseball and BBQTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 86 is jam-packed with barbecue and baseball history.Mikey Kay loves barbecue. It is his passion and he does it very well. As a talented pitmaster he is extremely willing to impart his knowledge and he is not afraid to speak his mind. Because of that, we the listeners are very fortunate. Mikey does not claim to know all, but he does know a lot, and he shares that with us as well as on his podcast, Man, Meat, BBQ. We talked about how his love of barbecue started as well as his likes and dislikes. He really knows his stuff, and you will appreciate his candor. Go to http://www.manmeatbbq.com/ for more information. Jeff Kornhaas is known to everyone as Pinetar. As the second guest in our baseball history/origins series, he tells us how he plays by the rules. Of course, the rules he plays by are from 1865. He is extremely personable and shares his wealth of knowledge on how the game used to be played. It is fascinating to hear what was different and what has stayed the same as the game has developed into the version we know today. It is a fascinating look into the game and Pinetar has some wonderful stories to share. What better way to learn about how baseball was played when it was in its infancy then from someone who devotes himself to playing the game the old-fashioned way and maybe some may even say, the better way. We once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqFacebook - baseball and bbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We love our listeners and our guests so on this day of love we present you with a very special Valentine's Day episode, 85. Bobby Valentine or as most people call him, Bobby V is one of the most loved, well known, respected, colorful, and celebrated ambassadors of the game. His life has been what movies are made of and his incredible stories will keep you riveted. A former Major League Baseball player and manager in both the United States and Japan; he currently works as the athletic director at Sacred Heart University. Many people know him for one game in which he was ejected and then came back in disguise, but that is a mere drop in the bucket in a career and life that is filled with special people and events. He has worked for a man who would one day become President of the United States, been a restaurateur, a champion ballroom dancer, an ESPN baseball analyst, and manager of the New York Mets as they faced the New York Yankees in the famous Subway Series in the year 2000.We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, and we hope you will too.We once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueFacebook - Baseball and BBQYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.