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On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Nancy Faust, who is a legendary organist, most famous for her 41-year career playing for the Chicago White Sox from 1970 through 2010 during which she invented walk-up music and popularized the singing of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Nancy Faust

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Stew Thornley, who is the official scorer for the Minnesota Twins, and the leading historian of Minnesota sports, including the St. Paul Saints.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Stew Thornley

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Josée Tellier, a baseball artist, illustrator, and Expos connoisseur from Montréal.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Josée Tellier

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Richard Davis, a Wade Boggs Super Collector whose Boggs Tavern houses one of the biggest Wade Boggs collections in the world.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Richard Davis

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Perry Barber, a professional and amateur baseball umpire since 1981.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Perry Barber

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Bobby Richardson, a Yankees legend who played 2B for the team from 1955-1966.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Bobby Richardson

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Alex Cheremeteff, a historian and expert on the Philadelphia Athletics.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Alex Cheremeteff

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Shawn Herne, the Executive Director of the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Thanks to:

Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Shawn Herne

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Marjorie Adams, the great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, who wrote the 1857 Laws of Base Ball, and created the Shortstop position.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Marjorie Adams

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Lester Erwin, the former owner of one of the most famous bats in baseball history: "Black Betsy."

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Lester Erwin

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned baseball card pop artist Tim Carroll.

Tim cuts up old baseball cards to create one-of-a-kind mosaics of other famous cards and art pieces, and has works displayed in museums across the country, including the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Tim Carroll

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the Bat Boy from the "Big Red Machine" Cincinnati Reds, Warren Brown.

Warren was in the clubhouse, in the dugout, and on the field with the team from 1970-1972, witnessing two World Series and an All-Star Game.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Warren Brown

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jeremy Feador, who is the official team historian of the Cleveland Guardians.

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Thanks to:

Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Jeremy Feador

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned British baseball artist Andy Brown.

Andy is an award-winning artist who has traveled the world painting ballparks and baseball games live, along with the many people who surround them.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Andy Brown

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the @BaseballBrit, Joey Mellows.

Joey is a cheerful British chap who loves baseball and has traveled all over the world to consume it.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Joey Mellows

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the Official Historian of Wrigley Field, Brian Bernardoni.

Brian has worked for the Cubs since 1998 and earned a World Series ring with the organization in 2016.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Brian Bernardoni

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with journalist and Field of Dreams Movie Site tour guide Craig Purcell.

Craig is an Iowa native who has been giving tours at the Field of Dreams Movie Site since they opened the house to the public.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Craig Purcell

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Negro Leagues baseball author, historian, and researcher Phil S. Dixon.

Phil has published multiple books, and was the Casey Award Winner for Best Baseball Book of 1992.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Phil S. Dixon

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned baseball artist, historian, and researcher Graig Kreindler.

Graig's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Sporting News, and more.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Graig Kreindler

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Joe Jackson historian and researcher Mike Miller.

Mike is also a volunteer tour guide at the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina.

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Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Mike Miller

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach introduces the premise of the podcast and gives his own Baseball History.

Dan discusses the history of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library in Greenville, South Carolina, and how he became its Executive Director.

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Thanks to:

Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ange Armato, who is a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who spent time playing with the Rockford Peaches and the Kalamazoo Lassies

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Thanks to:

Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Ange Armato

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with William Peebles who is the owner, founder, and craftsman of Huntington Base Ball Co. and a historian of the evolution of the baseball.

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Love Of The Game Auctions for sponsoring this episode

Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

William Peebles

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Paul Reiferson, who is a vintage baseball photography connoisseur and Charles Conlon collector.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Paul Reiferson

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Mike Veeck, who is a former Major League executive and Minor League owner known for his creative marketing and promotions. Mike is a third-generation baseball man, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, William Veeck Sr., and his father, Hall of Famer Bill Veeck.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Mike Veeck

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Peter Capolino, who is the founder and former owner of the Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. in Philadelphia. Peter is responsible for the explosion in popularity of throwback uniforms, both as fashion and on the field of play.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Peter Capolino

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Sam Allen, who is a former Negro League player who spent time as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs, the Raleigh Tigers, and the Memphis Red Sox. He led the Negro American League in runs scored in 1957, helping the Monarchs win the championship.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Sam Allen

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jacob Pomrenke, who is the Director of Editorial Content at the Society for American Baseball Research, and the chair of the Black Sox Scandal Research Committee.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Jacob Pomrenke

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Todd Radom, who is a legendary graphic designer, sports branding expert, and writer who is responsible for the visual identities of multiple MLB teams and All-Star Game logos.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Todd Radom

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Michael Aronstein, who is a baseball card hobby pioneer who was the co-founder of TCMA, the founder of Photo File, and the recipient of SABR’s 2020 Jefferson Burdick Award.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Michael and Andrew Aronstein

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ashton Lansdell, who is a member of the US Women’s National Baseball Team who helped the team win the Gold medal at the 2019 COPABE Pan-American Games, and Silver at the 2024 Women’s Baseball World Cup. Ashton has also played for the Savannah Bananas, and participated in MLB Home Run Derby X competitions all over the world.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Ashton Lansdell

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Tom Catal, who is Mickey Mantle’s former autograph agent, and was the founder and curator of the Mickey Mantle Museum in Cooperstown, New York.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Tom Catal (and Mickey Mantle)

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jay Valentine, who patrolled center field in 1977 and 1978 for the Indianapolis Clowns, the last of the Negro League baseball teams.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Jay Valentine

My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Brian Powers, who is a licensed architect and the man behind the incredible Bandbox Ballparks project which digitally reconstructs long-forgotten ballparks to preserve their histories.

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Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"

Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married

Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork

Brian Powers

My mom