Is This A Great Game, Or What? – Details, episodes & analysis

Big partnership news to start the show! A huge thank you to  @foulterritoryshow  Network for bringing us on board for the 2026 season. We’re incredibly grateful to their team for embracing our little show. The best part? Nothing changes for you as a listener!

Tim is at Spring Training and fired up to talk about everything he’s seen so far. The impact of the World Baseball Classic is already being felt across clubs, and looming negotiations for the 2027 season are hanging over just about everyone. Tim Kurkjian has exclusive insight on both.

“On This Date” in baseball history inspires a brand-new Team Tim — and it wasn’t an easy roster to build. If we missed someone, drop a comment or head to GreatGameOrWhat.com to message us directly.

Jeff took the lead on baseball cards this week, and it didn’t disappoint. He even pulled from his personal collection, so we’ve got some heavy hitters (and pitchers) featured in this episode.

One quick note: beginning in the 2026 season, we’ll be adjusting our episode schedule to better serve our audience. We’ll still be dropping three episodes a week — just on different days — so stay tuned for the updated lineup. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share the show with a friend!

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We said goodbye to an absolute legend, Bill Mazeroski. He also earned a spot on Tim’s All-Defense Team—alongside several other incredibly skilled defenders. We also recapped Jeff’s weekend adventure involving a pool of ice water (a bold but smart move, Jeff).

Eddie Murray was a major topic this week as we celebrated his birthday, along with so many other great baseball birthdays. We also remembered Tony C., lost on this day—perhaps the bravest of them all.

Dave Kingman’s baseball card made an appearance during the show, and honestly, he could probably still play in 2026—though maybe not for the best reasons. Tim shared some special memories from his very first Spring Training, especially fitting as he heads to much warmer weather this week (which we’re all looking forward to).

And next week, we’ve got absolutely MASSIVE news we can’t wait to share. If you’ve been following along, nothing will change for you—and the same goes for anyone new. But be sure to tune in next week for all the details!

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If you haven't listened to part one yet, STOP and go back one week and start with that episode. The best moment from each of our interviews from this year especially made just for you. These include Joe West, Harold Reynolds, Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Billy Wagner, plus so many others. 

Make sure to let us know who you would like to join us in 2026 because we would love to have them on the air thanks to your suggestions. You can reach us at GreatGameOrWhat.com. 

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Steve Sparks is hilarious, there's no way around that. He doesn't miss an episode of this show despite being a broadcaster for the Houston Astros; that job will keep you busy. He was a knuckleballer (one of the few) and his way of getting there is fascinating. 

He shares stories of three different Bobs (Uecker, Gibson and Feller), one of which will definitely make you cry. He explains his nickname that he got in the minor leagues, "Phonebook," plus he dazzles us with his seamhead qualities that we cannot get enough of. 

Easily one of our favorite interviews in the history of this show, pass it along to someone who loves this game as well and don't forget to subscribe!

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This week, Tim and Jeff discuss a crazy weekend in baseball but first apologize for a HUGE mistake they made on the show last week. Qurikjians, Takeaways and a strange Kurkjian Quandary make this a show you cannot miss. 

Team Tim is guessed by Jeff after just one name, shocking Tim into next century. AJ Hinch gets a nod for being an incredible manager for something he did OFF the field. And we look back at Roger Clemens and what he did on this day many years ago. 

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Three days a week now you can hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian. Takeaways from a couple days in baseball, Quirkjians as well but most importantly, who are the greatest number 9 and number 10 of all time?

Plus, the Mets fans are going to debate who is the greatest player to play for them of all time. We hear from another Seamhead, you can submit yours by emailing Jeff@GreatGameOrWhat.com anytime with your audio clip and you might find yourself on the show!

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Two of the best experts in their own right meet to chat all about the game of baseball. Tim Kurkjian is a Hall of Fame baseball writer and Mel Kiper is THE voice of knowledge for all things surrounding the NFL Draft. Together, along with Tim's son Jeff, they chat about Mel's love of the game from the beginning growing up in Maryland.

 We also talk about becoming a grandfather due to the surprise guest that jumped on during the show, how stinking cute is that? Make sure to share the show with someone you love! GreatGameOrWhat.com to find all the links to where to subscribe including right here. Also follow us now on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook!

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Tim and Jeff go back and forth with some great Quirkjians and Takeaways from what was a pretty insane weekend of baseball. A lot of talk of official scoring decisions (we don't say that often) plus we celebrate a birthday of a very good friend of ours, Terry Francona. 

We open a brand new deck of cards and Tim admits that something was in the driveway that he wanted to kill. Share the podcast with some friends, support the show by subscribing (for free) wherever you are listening right now!

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Tim Kurkjian's All Easter Team for Team Tim is iconic and not as much of a stretch as he says it is. The pitcher who figured out his curveball was nasty and the mystery of the Detroit Tigers. 

We also explore the greatest Philadelphia Phillies player of all time, the best player to ever wear number eight and Tim gets schooled on TikTok! Remember, now three days a week, we have "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" 

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This week we hear from Hall of Fame Coach Jim Boeheim. There's no hiding that this man loves his baseball and loves all things sports. 

Jeff and his sister, Kelly, are both Syracuse University graduates. Tim sent his only two kids to land of the Orange for college and this guest is connected to the show in so many ways. 

We discuss Otto The Orange, Kobe's work ethic, Michael Jordan's golf game amongst so much baseball that it's hard to keep up! Thank you to the Newhouse School and the Sports Media Center for hosting us for this LIVE in person interview.

Special shoutout to Julie Walas and Olivia Stomski for their helping putting this together. 

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