Baseball and BBQ

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.

Our guests will surprise you as the long wait for episode 84 is over and the second half of each conversation is even better than the first.Thomas W. Gilbert is the author of How Baseball Happened: Outrageous Lies Exposed! The True Story Revealed. The book shatters the many myths which so many of us believe are true on baseball's origins, and it provides fascinating stories about its many true founders. How this great game came to be the sport we love today is quite interesting and wonderful. Thomas takes us back through time, and it is a journey you will thoroughly enjoy. What you may not expect is the wonderful barbecue talk, and we are so glad to discuss both baseball and barbecue with Thomas.Paulie Gee took some time to discover his true passion, but once he discovered it, he never looked back. In just 10 years he has become a name synonymous with absolutely delicious pizza. The high heat which grills produce is perfect for pizza making and Paulie is considered one of the best. He says he was nervous about coming on since we have had many well known guests, but Paulie does not realize how excited we were to have him on. Pizza, barbecue, and baseball are among the things we discuss, but you get the feeling there is not much he cannot talk about with an infectious passion. In this half, Paulie shows his love for food is matched with his love for baseball.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 - 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.

Episode 83 has two phenomenal guests with so much to say that we did not have the heart to end the interviews, so we split the conversations into two parts.Thomas W. Gilbert is the author of How Baseball Happened: Outrageous Lies Exposed! The True Story Revealed. The book shatters the many myths which so many of us believe are true on baseball's origins, and it provides fascinating stories about its many true founders. How this great game came to be the sport we love today is quite interesting and wonderful. Thomas takes us back through time and it is a journey you will thoroughly enjoy. Part two is next and includes plenty of barbecue talk.Paulie Gee took some time to discover his true passion, but once he discovered it, he never looked back. In just 10 years he has become a name synonymous with absolutely delicious pizza. The high heat which grills produce is perfect for pizza making and Paulie is considered one of the best. He says he was nervous about coming on since we have had many well known guests, but Paulie does not realize how excited we were to have him on. Pizza, barbecue, and baseball are among the things we discuss, but you get the feeling there is not much he cannot talk about with an infectious passion. Come back for part two, which if you can believe it will be even better.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.

Join us for a show you never expected, but will thoroughly enjoy, as we bring you bonus episode 82.Brian LoPinto is a lover of baseball history as well as his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey. He has dedicated himself to the restoration of Hinchliffe Stadium where numerous historical events, many baseball related, have occurred. This 10,000 seat stadium has been designated a National Historic Landmark and has hosted many Negro League baseball games. Monte Irvin, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston, and Cool Papa Bell all played there as well as Larry Doby, who broke the American League color barrier in 1947. The stadium is rich, not only with baseball history, but many other wonderful events and Brian is a terrific docent as he gives us a tour back in time. To learn more about this amazing landmark go to http://www.hinchliffestadium.com/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, fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards and baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, 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 - 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.

They're baaack! Two great guests return for a spirited discussion on baseball, including who should get in the MLB Hall of Fame and, of course, barbecue.Kurt Bevacqua is a 15-year Major League Baseball veteran who played for five different teams, most notably the San Diego Padres. He not only played in the 1984 World Series, but he hit two home runs in that series. Staying in the Major Leagues for 15 years is no easy task, but he managed to do that and excel while playing with some of the game's greats. He knows a ton about the game, and he shares his knowledge and opinions. He was a huge hit the first time we had him on, and we could not wait to bring him on again.Doug Scheiding makes a triumphant return and awes us with his incredible baseball knowledge. If you are familiar with his fine work as the longest running embedded correspondent on The BBQ Central Show, you know he is a rocket scientist, an award-winning pitmaster for the Rogue Cookers barbecue competition team, a Traeger Pellet Grills representative, and a Head Country brand ambassador. What you may not know is that he is an avid Chicago Cubs fan and an extremely knowledgeable baseball fan. Doug has very quickly become a fan favorite, and we hope you will enjoy all that he brings to the show.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://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.

Ring in the New Year and celebrate by listening to bonus episode 80.Howard Johnson or HoJo as millions of baseball fans affectionately call him is another of our perfect guests discussing both baseball and barbecue. He was a member of two World Series winning teams, a three-time member of the 30-30 club, and a two-time All-Star. With numerous baseball accolades to discuss, it may be surprising how much he loves to talk about barbecue. Outstanding ballplayer, barbecue connoisseur, and rib-eating contest winner can all be used when discussing his life's story. You will enjoy this interview even if you only like one of the topics, but if you like both baseball and barbecue you will absolutely love it.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 - 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.

Episode 79 is our holiday present to you, our wonderful listeners.Tim Kurkjian is a name you immediately associate with baseball. He is is a Major League Baseball analyst on ESPN's Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter. He is also a contributor to ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com. Before joining ESPN he was a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He has wonderful stories to share, including one involving Cal Ripken Jr. During our conversation he mentions the thrill he gets from the opportunity to sit alongside former Major League players and we in turn get a thrill from speaking with him.Kevin Sandridge is the outstanding host of the BBQ Beat podcast. He is a lover of all things barbecue and enjoys providing listeners with tons of information from the world of barbecue. This includes talks on products, recipes, and introducing his audience to the eclectic mix of people associated with barbecue. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Kevin. For more on Kevin and barbecue go to https://bbqbeat.com.The episode includes a barbecue rant and a three year anniversary greeting from Ray Sheehan, author of the book, Award-Winning BBQ Sauces and How to Use Them: The Secret Ingredient to Next-Level Smoking.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 song, "Ace & Bobo" from our friends, the musician and the poet, Dave Dresser and 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.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.

Celebrate our glorious three-year anniversary with episode 78.We begin and end the episode with several celebratory anniversary messages and in the middle of it all, we release our long awaited and highly anticipated interview with a Hollywood legend.Robert Wuhl is an actor, comedian and writer. He is the creator and star of the television series, Arliss in which he played sports agent, Arliss Michaels. He has had roles in some incredibly iconic movies, including Good Morning Vietnam, Bull Durham, Batman, and The Bodyguard. Other movies in which he has appeared include The Hollywood Knights, Flashdance, Blaze, Missing Pieces, Mistress, Blue Chips, and Cobb. He has appeared on The Dating Game and The $10,0000 Pyramid and has had several other writing credits and television roles, including his one-man-show, Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl and Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl. Robert is a big and extremely knowledgeable baseball fan who also has enjoyed his share of barbecue so you know he was a great guest. Our only regret is we did not release this episode in podcast format sooner as a small portion of the baseball related topics are from prior to the pandemic shortened season.Robert Wuhl's character in Bull Durham says, "Candlesticks always make a nice gift." However, we recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful 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 wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag. 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.Thank you for being a part of our listening family for the last three years. We hope you have enjoyed the show as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. 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 77 is a huge bonus.Bryan Gryka and Bob Wechsler are two incredibly entertaining guests, and we did not want to wait any longer to release our wonderful interview, so we are releasing a bonus episode.Bryan is the executive chef and newest owner of Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed in Chicago, Illinois, but call him what he really is, an outstanding pitmaster. Milt's is a kosher barbecue restaurant located near Wrigley Field and is enjoyed by both kosher and non-kosher diners. Go to http://www.miltsbbq.com for more information.Bob is a contributor to jewishbaseballmuseum.com, which proudly showcases the rich relationship between Jews and baseball and the impact each has had on the other. It is a fascinating website filled with baseball history you will love whether or not you are Jewish. Go to http://jewishbaseballmuseum.com and enjoy yourself. The conversation was packed with tons of baseball and barbecue talk, and we are so very lucky to have spoken with two extremely knowledgeable and fascinating guests. With the holidays approaching we are very pleased to recommend some wonderful gift ideas and suggest 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 once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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 76 will make you very happy. Tim Reazor may be one of the few people who can make a discussion on cutting boards interesting as well as entertaining. As co-founder of Fifth and Cherry, makers of beautiful premium handcrafted wooden cutting boards, he has a fascinating story to tell. Tim served 10 years in the military and was deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and we are extremely grateful for his service. He has a keen business sense and believes in building a brand based on outstanding products and customer service. We are so fortunate to have found him and the special company he runs with his wife, Tanya. Please enjoy our conversation and then go to https://fifthandcherry.com to shop for their cutting boards which are truly works of art and will make wonderful holiday gifts. Jim Overmyer is the author of Cum Posey of the Homestead Grays: A Biography of the Negro Leagues Owner and Hall of Famer. Jim is a baseball history author specializing in the Negro Leagues. A prolific author, he has written a wonderful book which provides an in depth story on Cumberland Posey who is one of only two athletes to be honored by two pro sports hall of fames, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Posey was the principal owner of the Homestead Grays, spending 35 years (1911-1946) in baseball as a player, manager, owner and club official. Besides being an author and member of the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, Jim was also involved with one of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s special nominating committees which he also discusses. Please visit 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 you may want to purchase. 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.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

It's episode 75 and you ain't seen nothing yet. Chad Ward is an incredible story teller and if you thought part 1 of our interview was fun and entertaining then be prepared to enjoy part 2 as much, or dare we say, even more. Chad is the director of marketing for Traeger Pellet Grills as well as the pitmaster and owner of the award winning, Whiskey Bent BBQ competition team. Listen to all these stories and then try to decide which is your favorite. We love them all and hope you will too. We certainly think Chad is an outstanding guest. Jason Turbow is the author of They Bled Blue: Fernandomania, Strike-Season Mayhem, and the Weirdest Championship Baseball Had Ever Seen: The 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers. There are some teams that become part of baseball lore with stories that are endlessly entertaining. Whether you think you know all there is to know about this team and their miraculous season or are just learning about it, this book is an an absolutely delightful read and Jason is another incredible guest. You will love the stories, but find it hard to believe it all took place during one strike shortened baseball season. Please visit 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 you may want to purchase. 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.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and https://fifthandcherry.com for their wonderful handmade cutting boards. Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Bonus Episode! Bonus Episode!Jay Horwitz is the New York Mets beloved, longtime public relations director and as much a part of the franchise as any of the hundreds of players who have taken the field. His humble nature precludes him from admitting to the preceding, but he has spent a lifetime perfecting his dream job and has become a major part of this storied franchise, becoming a friend and mentor to many of the players and personnel. He has written an incredible book, Mr. Met: How a Sports-Mad Kid from Jersey Became Like Family to Generations of Big Leaguers. We had a wonderful time interviewing Jay as well as reading the book and hope you will enjoy this very special bonus episode. We conclude the show with the song, "Ace & Bobo" from our friends Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans and https://fifthandcherry.com for their wonderful handmade cutting boards. Part 2 of our Chad Ward interview will be featured in episode 75.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Our Halloween episode is filled with a few tricks and plenty of treats. Ralph Carhart is the author of The Hall Ball: One Fan's Journey to Unite Cooperstown Immortals with a Single Baseball. Is there a guest better suited for a Halloween episode then someone whose book includes photos of the gravestones of Major League Baseball Hall of Fame members? Ralph tells stories of his many adventures working to have a baseball he found in Cooperstown, New York photographed with all the living Hall of Fame members and then photographed at the graves of the deceased Hall of Fame members, as well as some other places for those whose final resting places are a bit more difficult to explain. Enjoy the stories and then treat yourself by purchasing the book. Chad Ward wears so many hats, wearing each one so well, that it is difficult to try and summarize who he is in one small paragraph. As director of marketing for Traeger Pellet Grills, he helps to promote a product which has created a whole new way of cooking barbecue. As the pitmaster and owner of the Whiskey Bent BBQ competition team he has won numerous competitions and made numerous television appearances and is a regular guest on the Dan Patrick Show. As a guest on our show he is a true entertainer who kept us fascinated with his many stories which included visits with baseball Hall of Fame players, George Brett and Ken Griffey Jr. Enjoy part one of the interview.The episode also features talk about Cal Hubbard, a Baseball Hall of Fame member born on Halloween and who is a member of two professional sports Hall of Fame's. We once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Fascinating conversations with wonderful guests. Mike Nola is the official historian of the Shoeless Joe Jackson's Virtual Hall of Fame, http://www.blackbetsy.com/shoeless.html and we had the pleasure of learning a great amount on one of the biggest known names in baseball history. We were joined by our friend Gary Mack from Mets Musings and The Baseball Talk Radio Show as we all got the chance to learn the truth about one of the game's legendary characters where facts and myths are often confused. Mike tells it like it is or rather like it was and he is a great source for information on Jackson's fascinating history which even included owning a barbecue restaurant. Emily Detwiler is the CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) https://www.kcbs.us/ and as she was happy to point out, is a proud baseball mom coming from a family extremely involved in the game as her son, husband, and brother-in-law are all involved in baseball. Her love of baseball and barbecue makes her a very special guest as we discussed both topics. Enjoy learning about a great society dedicated to barbecue and the person leading it through this extremely difficult time. We once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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://www.baseballandbbq.weebly.comRate and Review us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A team chemistry filled episode. Joan Ryan is an award-winning journalist and author of five books. We were extremely fortunate to discuss her latest effort, Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry. The book explains team chemistry through incredible interviews and stories helping to demystify this very real phenomenon. Are you a cynic; a non-believer? You won't be once you hear this interview with Joan, a sports journalist who has covered every major sporting event from the Super Bowl and the World Series to the Olympics and championship fights. Her sports columns and features earned 13 Associated Press Sports Editors Awards, the National Headliner Award, the Women's Sports Foundation's Journalism Award, and the prestigious Edgar A. Poe Award. She is a member of the Pandemic Baseball Book Club and her book is a must-read and treasure to have as part of your home library. Michael Mullen and Brett Mandel join us briefly to discuss their company, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com and their special promotion to benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, as well as their newly released home plate shaped wooden cutting board and other soon to be released grilling tools. Great guys and a wonderful company.We conclude the show with the song, "Ace & Bobo" from our friends Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky. You can find the song on Facebook at Dave Dresser Music or find the song and video on YouTube. While at Dave Dresser Music or YouTube enjoy some of their other songs as well.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Launching a new show introduction while hosting some incredible guests. Be prepared to be amazed. Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky make beautiful music which has become integral to the show while providing us with an incredible ending for most episodes. They have gifted us an awesome introduction which will make you smile and sing along. We wouldn't dream of playing it for the first time without having them on and that's just what we have done as the musician and the poet return to the show which proudly introduced the world to their song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home."Doug Scheiding is back for part two of the interview that everyone is talking about. Part one merely scratched the surface of a life that is filled with two great passions, baseball and barbecue. In this part, Doug will talk about Traeger Pellet Grills, provide cooking tips, including talk on sauces and rubs. He also entertains with his favorite baseball moments and some talk on his beloved Chicago Cubs. One interview, divided into two parts is all that is needed to see why Doug has quickly become a show and fan favorite.Mitchell Nathanson is a Professor of Law at Villanova University and the author of numerous books and articles on baseball. He is a two-time winner of the McFarland-SABR Award, presented in recognition of the best historical or biographical baseball articles of the year. He is the author of Bouton: The Life of a Baseball Original. The book is an amazing look at the life of a man who won 62 Major League Baseball games, but impacted the game, its players, and fans in ways that not many ever have or ever will. The book is a must-read for lovers of this great game and it's incredible history while Mitchell is wonderfully entertaining with stories you will want to share with fellow baseball lovers.We once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Just when you thought the show couldn't get any better, episode 69 comes along with two amazing guests.John Shea had the enviable task of working with, perhaps the greatest baseball player ever, Willie Mays, as they wrote, 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid. The book is filled with wonderful stories and thoughts from the mind of an American icon, treasure, and hero. Willie Mays, was a major-league center fielder for 22 seasons with the New York Giants, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets, as well as playing for the Birmingham Black Barons in the Negro Leagues. He hit 660 home runs, collected 3,283 hits, stole 338 bases, earned 12 Gold Glove Awards, played in 24 All-Star Games, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. Not every author could handle the daunting task of working with an icon whose life's work could fill volumes, but Shea, an award-winning national baseball writer at the San Francisco Chronicle and author of four baseball books was more than able to handle the challenge. The interview merely scratches the surface of an amazing book you will be pleased to add to your collection.Doug Scheiding is a true renaissance man. For our devoted listeners who keep track of these things, he is the first rocket scientist we have had as a guest. To the barbecue world, he is a wearer of many hats, including 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. He is also an avid Chicago Cubs fan and quite a knowledgeable baseball fan. In addition to all of that, he is just one of the nicest guys, in barbecue or out, that you would ever want to meet. We are so lucky and pleased to bring you part one of this wonderful conversation.We once again conclude the show with the beautiful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from youCall 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.

Episode 68 is finally here and definitely worth the wait.Jeff Rice known to all as Ricer, is one of the special people we are extremely fortunate to meet in the world of barbecue. Look up his channel, Dead Broke BBQ on YouTube and you will discover incredible videos as well as a Sunday night live show, BBQ Tavern Talk where he interviews some of the most intriguing people from the barbecue community. His cooking knowledge and radiant personality are not only on display on his YouTube channel, but also on the BBQ Central Show where he is one of the monthly featured embedded correspondents. Enjoy part two of this interview and then explore his YouTube channel, Dead Broke BBQ.D. B. Firstman has written the wonderfully fun and interesting book, Hall of Name: Baseball's Most Magnificent Monikers from The Only Nolan to Van Lingle Mungo and More. The book pays homage to some of the great "names" in baseball history as each player profiled has general demographic information, etymology/definition of each part of their given name, their baseball biography, the best day in their major league career, what makes his name so memorable, fun anagrams, and factoids, tidbits, trivia, and their life after baseball. D. B. is incredibly entertaining and has written a book you will be proud to add to your collection, discuss with the other baseball lovers in your life, and if you really want to make people happy, give them the book as a gift. We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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 67 will hopefully satisfy that insatiable hunger for baseball and barbecue which we try to so hard to feed.Jon Pessah took on a huge task by writing a book on one of baseball's most beloved icon's, whose reputation and life's work are part of historical lore. It is a project which could overwhelm some authors, but not Jon Pessah. In Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask, we are witness to the story of Yogi Berra, from his humble beginnings through his 10 World Series Championships and the remainder of his life, where he becomes as large as—or maybe even larger—than the game itself. Pessah shows the real Yogi, warts and all, but more importantly, we get to see one of our favorite characters of the game for whom he really was. His interview will make you want to buy the book, and Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask is one you will definitely be glad to add to your collection.Jeff Rice known to all as Ricer, is one of the special people we are extremely fortunate to meet in the world of barbecue. Look up his channel, Dead Broke BBQ on YouTube and you will discover incredible videos as well as a Sunday night live show, BBQ Tavern Talk where he interviews some of the most intriguing people from the barbecue community. His cooking knowledge and radiant personality are not only on display on his YouTube channel, but also on the BBQ Central Show where he is one of the monthly featured embedded correspondents. Enjoy part one of this interview and then explore his YouTube channel, Dead Broke BBQ.We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from youCall 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.

Episode 66 features two great guests who will bring happiness to barbecue and baseball lovers everywhere.Ed Randolph is a restaurateur, cookbook author, and award-winning pitmaster, His two books, Smoked: One Man's Journey to Find Incredible Recipes, Standout Pitmasters and the Stories Behind Them and Showstopping BBQ with Your Traeger Grill: Standout Recipes for Your Wood Pellet Cooker from an Award-Winning Pitmaster are required reading for barbecue lovers and anyone who wants to take their barbecue skills up a notch or more. If all that is not enough, he is also a winner of the Food Network's, Chopped. Michael Stahl is a freelance journalist, writer, editor, and the co-author of, Big Sexy: Bartolo Colon In His Own Words. There is no denying that Colon is one of baseball's more colorful characters and his love for the game is apparent every time he takes the mound or approaches home plate. Fans of Big Sexy will never forget his first and only home run and some of his wonderful fielding plays. Michael Stahl talks about all of that and so much more. We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Don't forget to go to www.baseballbbq.com for quality grill tools and fun clothing for baseball fansPlease know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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 65 is guaranteed to satisfy baseball and barbecue lovers.Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, https://nlbm.com/ was our very first podcast guest, and we are thrilled that he is back to talk more baseball history. He is a wonderful storyteller, and we ask him about the African American baseball players who were the first to play on each of the 16 teams in existence after Jackie Robinson first broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. There is not much Bob does not know about baseball history, so we throw in some more questions, including our thirst for knowledge about the great Oscar Charleston. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues and Jeff and Len both tip our caps as a show of admiration and respect.Michael Mullen and Brett Mandel are joining us for the first time, but our devoted listeners should already be very familiar with their company, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com/ as we have been promoting their wonderful one-of-a-kind, personalized baseball themed barbecue tools and hats and shirts. We learn where the idea for this new and exciting business came from, what they are doing at present, and where they are heading. This is a fantastic company that shares our love for baseball and barbecue and uses that love in their great products. Listen to the interview, visit their website, and purchase any of the numerous products that will become the center of attention at your next barbecue.We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Episode 64 features three great guests, two outstanding interviews and one spectacular musical ending. Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig are back by popular demand and make a triumphant return. Ryan is founder of the BBQ Tourist website, https://bbqtourist.com, dedicated to celebrating the best barbecue in America. Sean is the founder of NYC BBQ, http://www.nycbbq.com, a website and newsletter with news and information on all things barbecue in the NYC metro area. Together they are the co-founders of The Smoke Sheet, https://www.bbqnewsletter.com, a weekly email that curates the latest national barbecue news, upcoming events, top recipes, and so much more. Their knowledge is extensive and the love they have for barbecue is infectious. We thoroughly enjoy every opportunity to have them on. Brad Balukjian took the road trip of a lifetime and makes a stop on our show to discuss the journey which he eloquently writes about in perfect detail in, The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife. To say that he opens a single pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards and then goes on an 11,341 mile road trip through 30 states in 48 days to interview 15 players does not do justice or even scratch the surface of this wonderful book. Brad's adventures are fascinating, what he learned is meaningful, and when the trip ended, getting the book published proved to be another daunting adventure. We conclude the show with a wonderful new song called "Ace & Bobo" from our friends Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky. You can find the song on Facebook at Dave Dresser Music or find the song and video on YouTube. While at Dave Dresser Music or YouTube enjoy some of their other songs as well. They are quite enjoyable.Don't forget to go to www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for baseball fans.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Please rate and review us.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 63 is an interview trifecta and contains more excitement than many can handle, but be daring and give it a try.Wayne Randazzo is a treat to listen to. As one half of the New York Mets radio broadcast team, along with Howie Rose, he paints a word picture so clearly, vividly, and beautifully, that all you need to do is close your eyes and you are instantly transported to a prime stadium seat. Add that to his broad knowledge and wonderful stories and you have a broadcast you are not soon to forget, as well as an interview you will truly enjoy. It's the Kyle Halvorson and Martin Earl interview, Part 2. They represent Thermoworks, the leading manufacturer of numerous temperature devices. Thermoworks award winning products are incredibly unique and quite different than any other devices available today and both Kyle and Martin are wonderful spokespersons. If you are into cool gadgets and love talking about the latest technology then this is for you.Chris Lopresti also known as C-Lo is a broadcaster who has the voice and charisma to become one of the top personalities in his field. Whether he is reporting on a local sports team or providing updates on the prior night's events, he is a delight to listen to. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and hope you will too.We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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 Page - Baseball and BBQInstagram - baseballandbarbecuYouTube - 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 62 features some very special guests.Ed Hearn was a member of the 1986 World Champion New York Mets, but that is just a small part of who this amazing person is. Listen to our conversation with Ed and you will understand why his presentations impact countless lives and why he was the awarded the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association.Kyle Halvorson and Martin Earl represent Thermoworks, the leading manufacturer of numerous temperature devices. Thermoworks award winning products are incredibly unique and quite different than any other devices available today and both Kyle and Martin are wonderful spokespersons. If you are into cool gadgets and love talking about the latest technology then this is for you.We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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 61 is SUPERSIZED as we bring you an exciting, but rarely turned, triple play.Brett Topel is a prolific author (When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets; So You Think You're a New York Mets Fan?; Miracle Moments in New York Mets History: Simply the Best: The Story of the 1929-31 Philadelphia Athletics) and makes his triumphant return to the show to discuss the world of baseball as well as to promote his newest project, BT Talks Baseball which features fantastic video interviews and some other rather fun features. Episodes can be found on YouTube and the website, www.bttalksbaseball.com. Watch just one episode and you will be hooked.Ray Sheehan is someone who's name is becoming synonymous with high quality barbecue products. As the founder of BBQ Buddha, he has managed to venture into a world dominated by large sauce making companies and carve out a niche as a premium sauce and rub company. His products win awards, but more importantly they bring delight to the taste buds of people who love good quality food. His latest project is the outstanding cookbook, Award-Winning BBQ Sauces and How to Use Them: The Secret Ingredient to Next-Level Smoking. Listen as we welcome Ray back for another informative and entertaining conversation.Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky are making their first show appearance and yet their work should be familiar as we have ended several episodes with their wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home." One is a musician and one is a poet and together they have created a song which captures the heart and soul of baseball. Find the song on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmmzzXl0VPU and you will be treated to a video you will want to watch again and again. Enjoy this conversation with our neighbors to the north as we discuss the game we all love and the song which we adore.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

If you are missing baseball while wondering what the future may look like for a possible 2020 Major League Baseball season then this is a can't miss episode.Episode 60 is one week early as portions are quite timely, extremely relevant, and need to be heard.Darren Heitner is the founder of Heitner Legal; representing athletes, agents, entertainers, small businesses and large corporations.He is the author of the book, How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know.He also created and hosts the exceptionally entertaining podcast, How to Play the Game, which covers sports business and sports law related issues.His views and opinions are well thought out, informative, and even include talk regarding his grilling exploits. We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Baseball or Barbecue? No need to choose as we bring you two great guests.Russ Salzberg has been involved in sports media of one type or another for more than 30 years. He is a wonderful example of someone who had a dream and made it come true. Whether it is on television, radio, or his podcast, he endears himself with his audience in a way that makes you realize he is a sports fan just like you and me.Is he opinionated? You better believe it.Will you always agree with him? Of course not. Who doesn't like a good debate once in a while?Will you want to hear every word he has to say? Absolutely. He is knowledgeable, entertaining, and extremely interesting.Filled with stories from his many years in the business, we were thrilled to speak with him and hope you will be thoroughly entertained.John Maguire is a host on the extremely popular podcast, Pit Life BBQ. The show can be found live on Facebook every Tuesday at 5:00 pm EST and is then released in podcast form and available wherever you prefer to listen to your podcasts.Known to his viewers, listeners, and friends as Johnny Maggs; this truly talented podcaster will delight you as we talk all things barbecue, then jump into baseball talk, and jump back once again into barbecue talk. We hope you will enjoy the interview and by the end you will also feel like calling him Johhny Maggs.We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

Bringing you two great guests for your listening pleasure:Mark Healey, author of Gotham Baseball: New York's All-Time Team and LisaJo Goetter of BBQ GuruMark Healey has written an outstanding book which baseball fans will absolutely love. His writing style will make you feel like you are having a conversation with one of your buddies on the greatest baseball players at each position that have ever played in New York. New York's long baseball history offers many choices as he has the New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, and New York Mets to choose from. He also picks the best manager, general manager, and owner in all of New York's illustrious baseball history.Mark discusses the book, including some of the wonderful stories and how his choices were made. He really is a delightful guest who will surely entertain you.LisaJo Goetter is the marketing and fulfillment coordinator at BBQ Guru and after her numerous appearances, she is a true friend of the show. We have her on to talk about the new innovations from BBQ Guru, but more than that we have her on when we need to smile and this is a time we all need to smile.Barbecue fans will love hearing Lisa talk about all of the great products BBQ Guru offers, including their new UltraQ and DynaQ temperature control devices. Their website is http://www.bbqguru.com and you can find just about anything for your barbecue needs. The website even has some wonderful recipes and tips.We once again end the show with the wonderful baseball song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We 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.

This week, Baseball and BBQ talks to Wall Street Journal, National Baseball Writer and author of the new book, Swing Kings - Jared Diamond. This is the inside story of Baseball's Home Run Revolution. Told superbly by Jared Diamond. Swing Kings is on sale now and available in Hardcover, ebook and digital audio.We also throw in some BBQ News !email us - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqIntstagram - baseballandbarbecueFacebook - Baseball and BBQYouTube - BaseballandBBQWebsite - 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 56 is a grand slam as we welcome not one, not two, but three exciting guests.Gary Looney, whom Jeff met on his recent trip to Arizona, kicks things off. Gary works at the Los Angeles Angels spring training camp complex and Jeff definitely lucked out meeting him. Gary discusses the ins and outs of training camp and his thoughts on the Angels upcoming season. Please note this was recorded a few weeks prior to baseball being delayed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but baseball fans will enjoy this immensely as we long for the season to begin.If you are a fan of live fire cooking or even cooking in general, you must get to know our next guest, Greg Rempe. His long and illustrious tenure as innovator and outstanding host of The BBQ Central Show is unmatched and it is what every barbecue podcast should aspire to. 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. Go to http://thebbqcentralshow.com/ to find out more. Rounding out our star studded lineup is author, Jacob Kornhauser. His book, The Cup of Coffee Club: 11 Players and Their Brush with Baseball History is full of wonderful stories and interesting facts. You will definitely want to read it more than once. The tales of players and what they go through to become big league ball players is fascinating and then when you realize they only play in one Major League game, it is truly incredible. The book is available on Amazon.com and is one we highly recommend.We once again end the show with the wonderful baseball song, “Baseball Always Brings You Home” from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Call the Show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqIntsagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com/Also - check out this YouTube video of the great song by Shel Krakofsky and Dave Dresser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmmzzXl0VPU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big BIG Epsiode #55Len and Jeff are joined by two exciting guests who provide two wonderful interviews.Meathead Goldwyn, author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling and also from the website, https://amazingribs.com/ joins the show to talk about his career, St. Patrick's Day, Corned Beef, Pastrami and so much more in a very entertaining fashion.Anika Orrock, author and illustrator of the new book, The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. If you thought you knew it all from the movie, A League of Their Own, think again. Anika will enlighten us with actual stories from the women themselves and where women’s baseball is headed. The book will be available on March 10, 2020. A must for any baseball library collection. Check out all of Anika's work at https://www.anikaorrock.com/We once again end the show with the wonderful baseball song, “Baseball Always Brings You Home” from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Call the Show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqIntsagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com/Also - check out this YouTube video of the great song by Shel Krakofsky and Dave Dresser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmmzzXl0VPUA jam-packed show you don't want to miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.