Explore every episode of the podcast The Twin Bill Baseball Book Podcast
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| 22. Tim Newby, author of The Original Louisville Slugger | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:35:27 | |
We talk to Tim Newby, author of The Original Louisville Slugger: The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend Pete Browning. Plus Hugh Findlay reads his poem, "God at the Ballpark" from our latest issue. Buy The Original Louisville Slugger The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 21. Steve Steinberg, author of Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life from New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:32:34 | |
We're joined by Steve Steinberg, co-author of Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life from New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen. Plus, C. M. Gigliotti reads her poem, "Ten Cent Beer Night" from our latest issue. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 12. Andy Martino, author of The Yankee Way: The Untold Inside Story of the Brian Cashman Era | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:40:14 | |
Andy Martino joins us to talk about his book, The Yankee Way: The Untold Inside Story of the Brian Cashman Era. Follow Andy Martino on Twitter The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 11. Jerry Izenberg, author of Larry Doby in Black and White: The Story of a Baseball Pioneer | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:39:34 | |
We talk with the legendary Jerry Izenberg about his new book, Larry Doby in Black and White: A Baseball Pioneer. Buy Larry Doby in Black and White The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 10. Jerry Grillo, author of Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:47:23 | |
Jerry Grillo joins us to talk about his book, Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 9. Andy McCullough, author of The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness | 28 May 2024 | 00:30:48 | |
Andy McCullough of The Athletic joins us to discuss his book The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 8. Noah Gittell, author of Baseball: The Movie | 20 May 2024 | 00:39:30 | |
We're joined by Noah Gittell, author of Baseball: The Movie. The Twin Bill Lit Journal | |||
| 7. David Ostrowsky, author of Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer | 13 May 2024 | 00:32:25 | |
We talk with David Ostrowsky, author of Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer. Follow David on Twitter The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 6. Patrick Montgomery, author of Baseball's Great Expectations | 06 May 2024 | 00:32:46 | |
We talk to Patrick Montgomery, author of Baseball's Great Expectations, plus a poem from Liam Wholihan. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 5. Vince Wetzel, author of Lose Yourself | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:29:32 | |
Vince Wetzel joins us to talk about his novel, Lose Yourself, plus a poem from Cynthia Gallaher. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 4. Kevin Baker, author of The New York Game | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:41:10 | |
We talk to Kevin Baker, author of The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of New York City. Plus, a poem from Dana Yost. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 3. Keith O'Brien, author of Charlie Hustle | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:27:35 | |
We talk to Keith O'Brien, author of Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball, plus a poem from Jack Albert. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 20. Francois Bereaud, The Twin Bill Fiction Editor and Author of San Diego Stories | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:41:23 | |
We're joined by our fiction editor, Francois Bereaud, who is the author of the upcoming San Diego Stories. Plus, Alex J. Barrio reads from his short story, "Foul Ball." Follow Francois Bereaud on Twitter The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 2. Randy Louis Cox, author of 715 at 50: The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:23:06 | |
Randy Louis Cox, author of 715 at 50: The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever, joins us, plus a poem from Jared Frank. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 1. Sidd Finch a.k.a. Joe Berton | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:42:39 | |
Joe Berton, the real-life Sidd Finch, joins us. Plus a poem by Michael Gaspeny. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 19. Eric Vickrey, author of Season of Shattered Dreams | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:33:04 | |
We speak to Eric Vickrey, author of Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and a Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything. Plus, Linsday Borden reads her short story, "Glimmering." Buy Season of Shattered Dreams Follow Eric Vickrey on Twitter The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 18. Steve Wiegand, author of The Uncommon Life of Danny O'Connell | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:37:43 | |
We talk to Steve Wiegand about his book, The Uncommon Life of Danny O'Connell: A Tale of Baseball Cards, "Average Players," and the True Value of America's Game. Plus a poem from Nick Visconti. Buy The Uncommon Life of Danny O'Connell The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 17. Tim Manners, author of Schoolboy: The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:50:21 | |
We talk to Tim Manners, author of Schoolboy: The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero about the pitcher Waite Hoyt. Plus, a poem from Joseph A. Chelius. Follow Tim Manners on Twitter Follow Tim Manners on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 16. Mitchell Nathanson, author of Under Jackie's Shadow | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:45:34 | |
We talk to Mitchell Nathanson, author of Under Jackie's Shadow: Voices of Black Minor Leaguers Baseball Left Behind. Follow Mitchell Nathanson on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 15. Andrew Forbes, author of McCurdle's Arm | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:28:12 | |
Andrew Forbes joins us to talk about his book, McCurdle's Arm. Plus, Arlene Somerton Smith reads an excerpt from her short story, Hot Dogs Make Great Pillows. Follow Andrew Forbes on Instagram Follow Arlene Somerton Smith on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 14. Aaron Fischman, author of A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:42:32 | |
Aaron Fischman joins us to talk about his book, A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back. Follow Aaron Fischman on Twitter The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 13. Lance Parrish, author of The Enchanted Season | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:36:43 | |
1984 World Series champion Lance Parrish joins us to talk about his new book, The Enchanted Season. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 23. Charles Holdefer, author of Ivan the Terrible Goes on a Family Picnic | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:33:07 | |
We talk to Charles Holdefer about his baseball short story collection, Ivan the Terrible Goes on a Family Picnic, which features a story we previously published. Plus a poem from Scott Bolohan. Buy Ivan the Terrible Goes on a Family Picnic The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 68. Christopher Dale, author of KID GLOVES | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:20:36 | |
Christopher Dale joins us to talk about his book, Kid Gloves: How Baseball Helps Children Overcome 21st Century Problems. BuyKid Gloves The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast .406 Press Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 67. Chris Jensen, author of TRAGEDY IN BLACK BASEBALL | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:24:55 | |
Chris Jensen returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Tragedy in Black Baseball: Early Deaths of 136 Negro Leaguers, 1871-1950. BuyTragedy in Black Baseball The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast .406 Press Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 58. Eric Poulin, author of HERE COMES THE PIZZER | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:25:22 | |
Eric Poulin joins us to talk about the found baseball announcer poetry collection, Here Comes the Pizzer. Buy Here Comes the Pizzer The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 57. KD Casey, author of BREAKOUT YEAR | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:33:31 | |
KD Casey joins us to talk about her MM baseball romance novel, Breakout Year. The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 56. Doug Feldmann, author of ONE MORE FOR THE WHITE RAT | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:29:36 | |
Doud Feldmann joins us to discuss One More for the White Rat: The 1987 St. Louis Cardinals Chase the Pennant. Buy One More for the White Rat The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 55. Alan D. Gaff, author of BASEBALL'S FIRST SUPERSTAR | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:31:34 | |
Alan D. Gaff joins us to discuss Baseball's First Superstar: The Lost Life Story of Christy Mathewson. Buy Baseball's First Superstar The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 54. Thomas Wolf, author of BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:39:56 | |
Thomas Wolf joins us to talk Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season. Buy Baseball in the Roaring Twenties Follow Thomas Wolf on Bluesky The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 53. Scott D. Peterson, author of A MONTH OF DAY GAMES | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:29:43 | |
Scott D. Peterson joins us to discuss his novel of connected baseball stories, A Month of Day Games. Plus, Robert Wallace reads an excerpt of "A Thousand and One Innings" from our 20th issue. The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 52. Phil Coffin, author of A BASEBALL BOOK OF DAYS | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:36:22 | |
Phil Coffin joins to talk about A Baseball Book of Days: Thirty-One Moments That Transformed the Game. Plus, Steven Pelcman reads "The Commerce Comet" from our 20th issue. Follow Phil Coffin on Twitter The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 51. David Krell, author of 1978 | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:31:15 | |
David Krell is back to talk about the other book he published this year, 1978: Baseball and America in the Disco Era. Plus, Paul Doty reads his poem, "Wet Sox," from our 20th issue. The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 50. Chris Donnelly, author of GET YOUR TOKENS READY | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:34:00 | |
Chris Donnelly joins us to talk about his book on the Mets and Yankees, Get Your Tokens Ready. Plus, Lindsay Borden reads an excerpt of "Inheritance" from our latest issue. Follow Chris Donnelly on Twitter The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 49. David Krell, author of BO BELINSKY: THE RISE, FALL, AND REBOUND OF A PLAYBOY PITCHER | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:28:33 | |
David Krell joins us to discuss his book, Bo Belinsky: The Rise, Fall, and Rebound of a Playboy Pitcher. Plus, Evan Wambeke reads an excerpt from his poem, "Easter Sunday," from our latest issue. The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 66. Gregg Sapp, author of BASEBALL, BIRTHDAY, AND TEN-CENT BEER | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:19:22 | |
Gregg Sapp joins us to talk about his novel on the legendary Ten-Cent Beer Night. BuyBaseball, Birthday, and Ten-Cent Beer The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast .406 Press Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 48. Jim Leeke, author of BIG LOOSH | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:29:53 | |
Jim Leeke joins us to talk about his book, Big Loosh: The Unruly Life of Umpire Ron Luciano. The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 47. Gabe Lerman, author of JAPANBALL TRAVEL GUIDE TO JAPANESE BASEBALL | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:39:17 | |
Gabe Lerman joins us to talk about the JapanBall Travel Guide to Japanese Baseball. Buy JapanBall Travel Guide to Japanese Baseball Follow Gabe Lerman on BlueSky The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 46. Dennis Snelling, author of THE WHIZ KIDS | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:31:11 | |
Dennis Snelling joins us to talk about his book, The Whiz Kids: How the 1950 Phillies Took the Pennant, Lost the World Series, and Changed Philadelphia Baseball Forever . Follow Dennis Snelling on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 45. Stephen Dittmore, author of JIM GILLIAM: THE FORGOTTEN DODGER | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:34:17 | |
Stephen Dittmore joins us to talk about his book, Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. Buy Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger Follow Stephen Dittmore on Twitter Follow Stephen Dittmore on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 44. Ben Shahon, author of SHORT RELIEF | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:22:38 | |
Ben Shahon joins us to talk about his chapbook, Short Relief. Follow Ben Shahon on BlueSky The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Buy Early Innings Buy Short Relief Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 43. Marshall Garvey, author of INTERSTATE '85 | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:33:25 | |
We're joined by Marshall Garvey, author of Interstate '85: The Royals, The Cardinals, and the Show-Me World Series. Follow Marshall Garvey on Twitter Follow Marshall Garvey on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 42. Mark Whicker, author of DON DRYSDALE: UP AND IN | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
We're joined by Mark Whicker, author of Don Drysdale: Up and In: The Life of a Dodgers Legend. Buy Don Drysdale: Up and In Follow Mark Whicker on Substack The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Support the Podcast Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 41. Dale Jacobs, author of MAKESHIFT FIELDS | 26 May 2025 | 00:32:06 | |
Dale Jacobs joins us to talk about his book, Makeshift Fields: Chasing Baseball Across Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. Follow Dale Jacobs on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 40. Andrew Forbes, author of FIELDWORK | 19 May 2025 | 00:25:58 | |
Andrew Forbes returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, FIELDWORK: ON BASEBALL AND MAKING A LIVING. Plus. Carol Mikoda reads her poem "Remembrance" from our 19th issue. Follow Andrew Forbes on Instagram The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 39. Douglas J. Jordan, author of 3,000 | 12 May 2025 | 00:51:25 | |
We're joined by Douglas J. Jordan, author of 3000: BASEBALL'S ELITE CLUBS FOR HITS AND STRIKEOUTS. Plus, Barrie Cole reads an excerpt from her CNF piece, "Baseball: An Alphabetical Personal Essay in 26 Innings." The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 65. Adam Henig, author of BASEBALL'S OUTCAST: THE STORY OF RON LeFLORE | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:30:32 | |
Adam Henig joins to talk about the fascinating life of Ron LeFlore. BuyBaseball's Outcast The Twin Bill Lit Journal The Twin Bill Instagram The Twin Bill Twitter Support the Podcast .406 Press Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 38. Jason Cannon, author of A TIME FOR REFLECTION | 05 May 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
We're joined by Jason Cannon, author of A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams. Plus, Robert Eugene Rubino reads "They Didn't Play Polo at the Polo Grounds" from our 19th issue. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 37. Jeffrey Orens, author of SELLING BASEBALL | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
Author Jeffrey Orens joins us to talk about his book, Selling Baseball: How Superstars George Wright and Albert Spalding Impacted Sports in America. Plus, Christopher Rubio-Goldsmith reads his poem, "Unwritten Rules" from our 19th issue. The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||
| 36. Chris Jensen, author of BASEBALL'S TWO-WAY GREATS | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
We're joined by Chris Jensen, author of Baseball's Two-Way Greats: Pitching/Batting Stars from Ruth and Rogan to Ohtani . Plus Andrew K. Peterson reads his poem, "To Big Papi." The Twin Bill Lit Journal Instagram Twitter Hosted by Scott Bolohan Music by Mark Bolohan | |||