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Randy Johnson, Newt Allen & Baseball Terminology

Season 3 · Episode 25

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 01:00:13

A packed episode with multiple guests and talks about The Big Unit, Randy Johnson as well as Negro League's star Newt Allen. Plus we get back into Paul Dickson's The Baseball Dictionary for a few terms.

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The Criminally Underrated Eddie Collins

Season 3 · Episode 24

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 46:52

Author Dennis Gaub joins us to talk about his biographical book on 1960s Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dave McNally. John and Leroy will also discuss the greatness of second baseman Eddie Collins.

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Johnny Bench

Season 3 · Episode 23

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 49:32

This week we have Steve Skapyak on with us to talk about his project Sooperstown. Plus we'll take a look at perhaps the greatest catcher in Major League Baseball history, Johnny Bench.

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Big Ron Luciano

Season 3 · Episode 22

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 44:45

Author Jim Leeke joins us this week to discuss his biography Big Loosh, which explores the life of Ron Luciano, the larger-than-life umpire known for his wild personality, big sense of humor, and struggles with depression. John and Leroy also dig into the curveball, from Tyler Kepner’s K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches.

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Baseball In The Roaring 20s

Season 3 · Episode 21

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 52:40

On this episode we discuss the great and underappreciated Mel Ott, plus Leroy will talk with guest, author Thomas Wolf, who wrote Baseball In The Roaring Twenties.

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The Call That Made The Moment

Season 3 · Episode 20

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 49:43

The moment was big, the call was just as big. The 1988 World Series featured a Game 1 walk off home run by Kirk Gibson and Jack Buck's call and the famous "I don't believe what I just saw" lives on. We talk about this moment plus guest Craig Colby will join us to discuss his new book, All Caps.

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Was Ford Frick Good For Baseball?

Season 3 · Episode 19

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 01:01:07

In this episode of The Baseball Book Club, we throw some heat with Chapter 2 of Tyler Kepner's K: A History of Baseball in 10 Pitches, exploring how the fastball became baseball's defining pitch and why every great pitcher starts there.

Then we're joined by author David Bohmer, whose biography of Commissioner Ford Frick examines one of the most influential figures in baseball history. From overseeing the game during an era of tremendous change to navigating controversies that still spark debate today, Bohmer helps us better understand the man behind the office and the legacy he left on Major League Baseball.

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Is Jimmie Foxx Underrated?

Season 3 · Episode 18

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 48:28

The Baseball Book Club welcomes author Armand Rosamilia to discuss A View From My Seat, his behind-the-scenes look at the 2019 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp season. Through the eyes of a devoted fan, Armand shares what makes minor league baseball such a unique and unforgettable experience, from the personalities and promotions to the community that forms around the ballpark.

Then, we continue our countdown through Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 by examining the remarkable career of Jimmie Foxx, the Hall of Fame slugger who ranks #32 on the list. Overshadowed by some of the game's biggest legends, Foxx combined incredible power, consistency, and versatility to become one of baseball's greatest hitters.

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The Whiz Kids: Baseball's Forgotten Pennant Winner

Season 3 · Episode 17

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Duration 43:21

The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies weren't supposed to win the National League pennant. Yet behind a young, energetic roster that became known as the Whiz Kids, they shocked baseball and captured the imagination of a city.

This week, we're joined by author Dennis Snelling, whose book The Whiz Kids tells the remarkable story of one of baseball's most overlooked pennant winners. We discuss the 1950 National League pennant winning Philadelphia Phillies, their improbable season, and why this team deserves to be remembered alongside the game's greatest underdog stories.

We'll also continue our Baseball Terminology series, inspired by Paul Dickson's The Baseball Dictionary, exploring another piece of the game's colorful language and history.

And in another edition of Baseball's Forgotten, we shine a light on Willie Smith, one of the rare players in Major League Baseball history to make an impact as both a pitcher and a position player.

Forgotten champions. Forgotten players - this episode is packed with the stories that make baseball history so unforgettable.

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1986 World Series Rewind

Season 3 · Episode 16

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 56:23

Author Tim Newby will be our guest as he talks about his book on slugger Pete Browning. And the World Series Rewind concludes with the 1986 World Series between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox, another classic series revisited.

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