Baseball and BBQ

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.

Jam packed Episode #54.First we have Gary Mack who rants on several baseball subjects including commissioner Rob Manfred. Gary hosts or co-hosts several Podcasts. Go to www.anchor.fm/baseballradiotalkshowwww.anchor.fm/metsmusingswww.anchor.fm/talkinggoldwithgaryand check them outLen tells us about a book he received called "Smoked, One Man’s Journey to Find Incredible Recipes, Standout Pitmasters and the Stories Behind Them” by Ed Randolph. The book has received Len's highest recommendation.Finally, we have a great interview about collecting baseball cards with the one and only Tanner Jones. Tanner is the ultimate card collector and tells us his secrets about baseball card collecting. Check out his book "Confessions of a Baseball Card Addict" available on Amazon and on his website www.tanmanbaseballfan.comWe 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] - @BaseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - Baseball and BBQWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.comConnect with us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode #53, Len and Jeff interview, Kurt Bevacqua, 15 year MLB veteran, most notably with the San Diego Padres. Also played for the Pirates, Indians, Brewers and Royals. Kurt tells us great stories from his time in the game, from his managers and his teammates which include the great Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. An enjoyable talk and we find out who gave him his nickname "Dirty". Also included is a barbecue rant by Len Email the show - [email protected] - 516-855-8214Twitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseball and barbecueYouTube - 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.

This episode features an interview, on location, from Foley's NY Pub & Restaurant, an Irish bar with a baseball attitude. We speak to the owner, Shaun Clancy on his must visit bar located at 18 West 33rd Street, New York, NY. Shaun talks about how he got started and how he came to love the game of baseball. He knows just about everyone in the game from players to owners to media and umpires. His bar features over 4,000 signed baseballs. Check out our YouTube channel to see some of the memorabilia. We also talk about the Irish-American Baseball Hall of Fame. Then Jeff and Len speak to Sean Ludwig, founder of NYC BBQ and co-founder of The Smoke Sheet, about what is happening in the world of barbecue. Sean tells us about the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ event which was held in Brooklyn on January 18th and exciting events to look forward to. Sean also tells some places to go for great BBQ. Reach the show via the followingPhone - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - 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.

In this episode, Len and Jeff interview Dan Joseph, author of Last Ride of the Iron Horse: How Lou Gehrig Fought ALS to Play One Last Championship Season. The book focuses on the 1938 season as Lou Gehrig struggled to lead the Yankees to the World Series.Also a new Hall of Famer of the Day - from the world of BBQ.We end the show with the wonderful new baseball song, “Baseball Always Brings You Home” from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - Baseball and BBQTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - 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.

BIG episode #50. Baseball Photographer, Jean Fruth along with former Baseball Hall of Fame President, Jeff Idelson talk about the book, Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin as well as the overall Grassroots Baseball movement. Check out the websites at grassrootsbaseball.com and jeanfruthimages.comThen we speak to competition team, Man Meat BBQ pitmaster, Aaron Stoffer (website: therealmanmeatbbq.com) who speaks to us about the fascinating sport of competition barbecue. We even sneak in talk about the Kansas City Royals.Call the show and leave a voicemail - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqYouTube - Baseball and BBQInstagram - baseballandbarbecueWebsite - 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.

Baseball and BBQ is 2 years old. It's time to celebrate and reminisce. We look back at the past year and look forward to 2020. But that's not all. Hall of Fame voting is going on and Len & Jeff talk about the ballot and the two new hall of famers who were selected by the Modern Era Committee. Do we agree? Do we disagree? Find out on this episode of Baseball and BBQ.Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - 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.

History comes alive as Jeremy Beer discusses his new book, Oscar Charleston:The Life and Legend of Baseball's Greatest Forgotten Player. Jeremy's book tells the life story of an amazing player who history seems to have forgotten. By the end of the interview, you too, will have wished you had the chance to see him play. Then we get into the holiday spirit with the ultimate BBQ gift guide. Guaranteed to please any barbecue lover on your holiday list.Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - leave a commentWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com Twitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueCheck out our YouTube channelPlease rate 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.

In this episode, Jeff and Len speak to former Major League Player Barry Lyons. Barry talks to us about his time in the majors, his struggles after baseball and bringing the game back to Biloxi Mississippi after hurricane Katrina. This moving interview is not to be missed. Then we visit barbecue restaurant, Smok-Haus and talk to the owner and Pitmaster, Manny Voumvourakis on all things barbecue, including how he got into the business and what drives his passion for barbecue. Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - 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.

In this episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Gary Mack of Mets Musings as we interview Neil Scherer, the fascinating curator for the exhibit, Home Plate: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds, The Birthplace of New York’s Love Affair with its Favorite Teams, now through January 5, 2020 at the Morris Jumel Mansion in New York City. A wonderful exhibit. See the pictures on our Facebook Page. Go to www.morrisjumel.org for more exhibit information.Despite our files being corrupted, we were fortunate to salvage a portion of our interview with the always entertaining Ray Sheehan of BBQ Buddha, creator of award winning sauces and rubs. Check out their website at www.bbqbuddha.comVoiceMail - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqIntsagram - baseballandbarbecuewebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.comRate and Subscribe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sridhar Pappu, who wrote the book The Year of the Pitcher: Bob Gibson, Denny McLain and the End of Baseball's Golden Age joins Jeff and Len to discuss his fascinating book. If you like history, Baseball and American history, then this book is for you. Check out his website - sridharpappu.com Later, we talk to Master Butcher Mark Pauvert about his passion for his craft. His website is marcmoneybutchery.comCall the show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecuewebsite - 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.

Not one but TWO interviews about Baseball and BBQ! First off, Ryan Cooper of BBQ Tourist & The Smoke Sheet joins the guys for an interview on his experience being, well, a BBQ Tourist. Then Len goes solo, talking to sports journalist Lyndal Scranton whose beat included the St. Louis Cardinals during their 1980's heyday. Lyndal and his BBQ partner have a podcast called the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show (disclaimer, the Lyndal Scranton interview was recorded on October 7th, prior to both Game 5's of the NLDS)Interact with the show. All comments are welcomed. Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts.Email - [email protected] and leave a voicemail - 516-855-8214Check out our Facebook PageTwitter - @BaseballandBBQInstagram - BaseballandbarbecueWebsite - 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.

In this episode, the guys interview David Marks of Operation BBQ Relief. A tremendous organization whose purpose is to provide food in areas affected by natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc). Go to obr.org to see all the terrific work they do. To date, they have served almost 3,000,000 meals. Hall of Famer of the day is discussed and debated.Len has an international barbecue recipe.Jeff has a rant.There's even a reminder to attend the BBQ Guru 2nd annual Monsterfest on Saturday, October 12th.It is all on this episode of Baseball and BBQCall the show - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] out our Facebook Page and leave a commentTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueWebsite - 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.

Former Major League Pitcher with the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals, inventor of the Nutty Buddy and a heck of a nice guy, Mark Littell joins us on Baseball and BBQ.We are then joined by Lisa Jo Goetter of BBQ Guru to promote their big event, the 2nd annual Monolith Monsterfest which takes place October 12, 2019 in Warminster PA from 10am to 4pm. Hurry and purchase your tickets at www.bbqguru.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys are on vacation this week which gives you the chance to enjoy this re-broadcast of the interview with Philadelphia Phillie great, Greg “The Bull” Luzinski at Citizens Bank Park. There’s even interviews with the pitmasters from Bull’s BBQ.Luzinski talks about his baseball career and his passion for barbecue.Call the show and leave a voice mail - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] out our Facebook PageCheck out our Instagram Page (baseballandbarbecue)Tweet us - @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.

In this episode, we talk to Sean Ludwig of NYC BBQ and The Smoke Sheet. Talk all things BBQ. Both newsletters are a great resource.Subscribe to thembbqnewsletter.comnycbbq.comThen we get into the Hall of Famer of the Day.Finally, we speak about the proposed changes MLB is considering and testing in the Atlantic LeagueConnect with us !Website - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.comEmail - [email protected] Mail - 516-855-8214Facebook - Baseball and BBQTwitter - @BaseballandBBQInstagram - baseballandbarbecue Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two terrific interviews on Baseball this episode.First off is the author or Roadside Baseball, Chris Epting. A great book for the baseball traveler. We follow that up with radio personality, Lori Rubinson of WFAN. We get her perspective on baseball today and how she got started in the business.Leave a message on our voicemail hotline - 516-855-8214Email the show - [email protected] on our Facebook pageCheck out our instagram - Baseballandbarbecuewebsite - 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.

This episode, the guys talk about the passing of Jim Bouton, then speak to Kyle Halvorson or Thermoworks and discuss the importance of temperature when using the grill and their great products. Then who is the next Hall of Famer from every MLB Team. Lastly, the Hall of Fame debate of CC Sabathia.Call the show at 516-855-8214 and leave a voice mailEmail us - [email protected] on our Facebook pagewebsite - 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.

This episode Len and Jeff had the pleasure of interviewing former Phillie, Met, Cub and Brave catcher Todd Pratt who is now a minor league Manager in the Miami Marlin system. He talks about his catching career playing with Mike Piazza, Darren Daulton, Brian McCann and Mike Liberthal. He also talks about the Jupiter Hammerheads the team he is managing now.Then Jeff was a judge in a BBQ Sauce contest at his office and interview a few of the contestants.Enjoy Episode #38Call the show and leave a voice message - 516-855-8214Email - [email protected] our Facebook pagewww.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 and BBQ interviews 1969 World Series Champion, Ron Swoboda. Author of Here's the Catch from St. Martins Press. We speak to Ron about his growing up in Baltimore, playing for Casey Stengel and Gil Hodges and his relationships with his teammates. Ron Swoboda played for the Mets, Expos and Yankees during his 9 year career before a career in broadcasting. Currently he is the color commentator for the New Orleans Baby Cakes, the Triple A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, an interview with Jaime Purviance, author of Weber's Ultimate Grilling, A Step-By-Step Guide to Barbecue Genius.Len and Jeff discuss and pay tribute to Bill Buckner, who passed away too soon at age 69. Len has a rant, Jeff has a rant and Len shares with us his experience with a new product.All this and more on Baseball and BBQCall the show - 516-855-8214email - [email protected] - baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook - comment on our page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.