Every house is haunted. In each episode of Family Ghosts, we investigate the true story behind a mysterious figure whose legend has followed a family for generations. Grandmothers who were secretly jewel smugglers, uncles who led double lives, siblings who vanished without a trace, and other ghostly characters who cast shadows over our lives in ways that might not be immediately obvious. We are all formed in part by our familial collections of secrets, intrigues, and myths. By engaging with ...
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An audio chronicle of the collective journey.
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True tales from my days as a cab driver in New York City.
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Baltimorons is Baseball Things, considered. An always passionate, frequently irreverent, and occasionally factual weekly romp through the wild world of O's baseball, adulthood, fandom in general. Join hosts Sam Dingman and Alan Smith, expatriate Birdbrains clinging to their orange torch in the wilds of New York City, as they marvel at the endless wonders of the cosmic narrative, from Baltimore to Brooklyn and beyond.
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Sam Dingman is a radio producer, storyteller, and writer. His work has appeared on The Moth Radio Hour, Risk, and WNYC. WALT-FM is a radio station of his own invention, featuring stories, interviews, and audio ephemera from himself and people who blow his mind.
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"Yum's The Word" is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Join host, Robin Gelfenbien, and some of NYC's best storytellers, comedians and writers every month for funny true stories, Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and Robin's homemade ice cream cakes.* Past guests have included stars from "Orange is the New Black," Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show), Sasheer Zamata (SNL), Ophira Eisenberg (NPR), Joy Behar (The VIew), Tom Shillue (The Tonight Show)and more! "We love Yum' ...
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"Pack One Bag" is exactly the sort of story we often tell on "Family Ghosts." A documentarian named David Modigliani grows up with a fairy tale version of his grandparents' daring escape from Fascist Italy. But as an adult, he discovers that the fairy tale was only part of the story. This revelation sends him across the ocean in search of answers t…
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Due process is a strange and heavy meal.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Oh dear we recorded this before Baumann got DFA'd and traded! Featuring the triumphant return of Judge Marko, aka The Unguffable!Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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In which Alan and Sam consider the possibility of an umpire conspiracy, and recognize that, as usual, our suspicions are a reflection of our deep-seated inferiority complex.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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In which some unfortunate predictions fail to come true, but various silver linings still shimmer!Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Introducing "The Burden," from legendary investigative reporter (and longtime friend of the Ghost Family) Steve Fishman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBởi WALT FM
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There's a new Nick in town, and the Baltimorons are unexpectedly bullish. PLUS: did you know Johnny Cueto was still throwing baseballs? Would you like him to throw baseballs...for us?!Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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A requiem for the highs and lows of the Angelos era, and some semi-reckless speculation about what fandom might feel like under the Rubenstein Regime.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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TMB No. 3: O's vs A's - 8/26/1996 - THE THRILLING CONCLUSION
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It's 10-10 going in to the 10th! The atmosphere is numerologically fortuitous! The time is nigh for Orioles Magic! But can the Birds (and the Morons) deliver?! Watch along with us here!Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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The Morons are joined by Anthony Fiume, Alan's partner-in-witchcraft at Football Club Group, which aims to make good on the original promise of Baltimorons: community ownership of a pro sports team.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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The potentially seismic impact of the Yamamoto contract, and potential new names for Oriole Park at Camden Yards.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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What a boring week! Not much to talk about, really. JK WTF IS THE CARLYLE GROUP WHAT IS HAPPENING IS THIS REAL LIFEBởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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We try to figure out what, if anything, Mike Elias might do next week.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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TMB No. 2: Orioles vs. Athletics, ct'd
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The thrilling (?) conclusion to our recap of the Orioles' 8/26/1996 tilt against the Oakland Athletics, featuring stunning geopolitical revelations, Strange But True Mel Proctor Facts, and heaved felines! Watch along with us here.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Time Machine Baseball No. 1: Orioles vs. Athletics, 8/26/1996
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The Morons travel back in time to 1996, a time of tighter pants, looser PED restrictions, and sweeter swings from Orioles first basemen. Watch along with us!Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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The title will make sense at the end! Speaking of the end...let's talk about the glooming peace of the 2023 Baltimore Orioles endgame, shall we?Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Organizers Bill Marker and Andy Ellis join the Baltimorons to discuss the most dangerous game.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Sam and Alan exult, consider John Angelos's Barnum-esque tactics, and engage in fervid speculation about the postseason rotation.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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To Prognosticate or to ProgNOTsticate
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In which we panic about the bullpen and question the impulse to predict the future. Join us for our 9/26 livestream on Twitch!Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Sam and Alan talk about living entire lifetimes between pitches, waiting for the punch, and pondering the unthinkable.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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The absurdity of the new waiver system, a bold Tyler Wells prediction, and a provocative question about ballet. And check out Sam's Jon Miller doc on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Sam's quest to uncover a family ghost that lives in his radio. If you like what you hear, please check out “Good Company” on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBởi WALT FM
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Sam and Alan try to figure out how many times we've actually played the Blue Jays. PLUS: Webb gems, Angel tears, White Sox mysteries, and a homecoming for Mr. Jones.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Dean Kremer learns how to pitch, the bats go up in smoke, and the Eye of Sauron sweeps wildly across our broken land.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Sam and Alan bemoan John Angelos's remarkable accurate Donald Trump impression, and reflect on the silver linings of the Houston series.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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The Baltimorons reminisce about the Buck-wild Oriole teams of yesteryear, and how the past is always present.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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A customarily well-informed series of takes on morals and the trade deadline.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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What are we, good now? What is this? How do we...what's happening?Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Your Morons try to figure out if we can create One Ryan To Rule Them All, and also whether or not we should trade...anybody?Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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What kind of team is this, anyway? Halfway through the 2023 season, your humble hosts are still not entirely sure.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Suddenly the bullpen is A Concern! PLUS: The Westburg Conspiracy. We investigate.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Notes on bullpen management, platoon advantages and disadvantages, and bigotry.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Sam reports back from a revelatory trip to the Bronx.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Boo shame, unexpected rotation excitement, and a lament for The Gaus.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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We try to avoid getting too excited about Yennier Cano, and get somewhat dour about Felix Bautista. Plus: Remember Some Guys - Brian Matusz edition.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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In which we reach the uncomfortable conclusion that Mike Elias may, in fact, know what he's doing.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Sam was recently featured on an episode of Breadcrumbs, hosted by his best and oldest friend Allen Brooks. In the course of their conversation, they ended up talking about things they’d never discussed - deepening their connection even further. If you like what you hear, find more episodes of Breadcrumbs here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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2023 Nickname Audit: Make Me a Homer Who Flies From Mountcastle
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In which we compare Ryan Mountcastle to Bonnie Raitt, Ryan O'Hearn to Martin Scorsese, and while we're at it, also cast an evil spell on Gunnar Henderson. In other words, a typically well-planned, thoughtfully constructed, and flawlessly executed Nickname Episode - featuring, as always, considered adjudication from the Right Honorable Judge Marko.…
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An in-depth psychological profile of the Orioles clubhouse mentality, and a note of cautious optimism about Grayson Rodriguez.Bởi Sam Dingman & Alan Smith
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Sam shares an update on why Family Ghosts has been MIA lo these many months - and an exciting preview of a new beginning. If you like what you hear, please check out The Midnight Disease for the thrilling conclusion to episode one, and stay tuned for weekly episodes going forward. Thank you, Ghost Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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