Những podcast Great Game hay nhất (2025)

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#8 - California Inferno: The Smoke behind the fires 9:25

3d ago9:25

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Send us a text In this episode of The Great Game, we explore the fiery battleground that is California—both literally and figuratively. As wildfires rage across the Golden State, so too do the flames of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political blame games. From Trump’s criticisms of forest management to wild claims of “directed energy wea…

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Episode 43: Bound by Desire with Ben 1:02:50

5d ago1:02:50

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠ We regroup with the Architect of Megagames, Ben of BKGameDesign, to tackle the romance-inspired megagame Bound by Desire. We talk about the secret to getting megagamers to a megagame, why Lady McStuffin' Face is so insidious, and just how dangerous roman…

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Three New MLB Hall Of Famers For 2025 39:22

9d ago39:22

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We took this time to chat about the careers of Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner and tell some stories that only Tim Kurkjian would know about these players. They will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July of 2025. Plus, we opened another deck of cards live on the show, chatted about an app Tim finally downloaded (…

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#7 - JD Vance - From Trump's Enemy to Best Friend 8:16

4d ago8:16

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Send us a text In this episode of The Great Game, we unravel the complex and controversial rise of JD Vance, the newly minted Vice President of the United States. Once a vocal critic of Donald Trump, Vance has undergone a remarkable transformation—from outspoken detractor to loyal ally. How did this shift happen, and what does it reveal about the e…

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#6 - Elon Musk's Nazi Salute: The Billionaire's Bizarre Behavior 9:19

4d ago9:19

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Send us a text In this episode of The Great Game, we dive headfirst into one of the most shocking and controversial moments of the year: Elon Musk’s alleged Nazi salute. Was it an awkward misstep, a deliberate provocation, or something far more sinister? We unpack the fallout from Musk’s gesture at a public event, the public reactions from groups l…

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#2 - Trump’s Crypto Crown, Musk vs. Altman: The AI Showdown, and Global Power Plays 11:17

5d ago11:17

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Send us a text In this gripping episode of The Great Game, host Caselka takes you inside Donald Trump’s bold push to establish America’s dominance in the cryptocurrency world, with the $TRUMP coin saga stealing the spotlight. Meanwhile, the battle for AI supremacy heats up as Elon Musk and Sam Altman clash over the future of artificial intelligence…

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#5 - Australia Day or Invasion Day? The Controversy Dividing a Nation 9:25

5d ago9:25

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Send us a text Is Australia Day a celebration of national pride or a painful reminder of colonial trauma? In this episode of The Great Game, we unravel the fierce debate surrounding January 26. From the historical roots of the day to the rising calls for change, we examine the perspectives of Indigenous Australians, political leaders, and a divided…

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#4 - The Arctic Showdown: Global Tensions Reach a Boiling Point 8:40

5d ago8:40

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Send us a text In this hard-hitting episode of The Great Game, we explore the high-stakes flashpoints reshaping the global landscape. From escalating tensions in the Arctic over strategic ambitions and resources to the relentless conflict in Ukraine and the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, we connect the dots between power, politics, and…

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#3 - Trump To Take Greenland? 15:45

6d ago15:45

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Send us a text Explore the icy chessboard of geopolitics in The Greenland Gambit. With Donald Trump reigniting his proposal to purchase Greenland, this episode dives into the island’s strategic and resource significance, the firm rejections from Denmark and Greenland’s leadership, and the broader implications for NATO, Russia, and China. As whisper…

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#1 - Trump’s Return: AI Ambitions, Borderlines, and the Game of Power 7:26

6d ago7:26

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Send us a text Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Great Game. Dive into a symphony of power, ambition, and consequence as we unravel the opening moves of Donald Trump’s 2025 return to the presidency. From his bold proclamations of a "Golden Age of America" to the controversial Stargate Initiative—a collaboration with OpenAI that promises AI-dr…

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Episode 42: Team Time - Councils 1:35:39

19d ago1:35:39

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For the inaugural session of Team Time, Jack, Pat, Ben and Ciaran hash out what's going on with councils in megagames and ask the question - do we really need 'em? Find Ciaran and Trenton over at the Megagame Coalition and True North megagame serv…

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Coaches! Key To The Best Game, Live From ABCA 2025 59:44

24d ago59:44

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Big shoutout and thanks to our friends at GameChanger for having us in their incredible booth, along with Mevo who provided a couple extra cameras! We discuss some of Tim's favorite coach stories. We were joined by the head coach of Catholic University's baseball team, Ross Natoli. He carries a special place in the Kurkjian family that you will lea…

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Episode 41: Our 10 Years of Megagaming 43:29

1M ago43:29

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Just in time for the New Year, it's our self-indulgent, parasocial, bottle episode. Jack and Pat talk about what 10 years of megagaming has done to them. The Great Game theme is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Balrog Boogie⁠⁠⁠⁠ by the Diablo Swing Orchestra The Great Game logo …

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Holiday Special From Tim & Jeff 27:58

1M ago27:58

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We discuss the unfortunate passing of a MLB Hall of Famer and the impact he made on this great game. Filming from Tim's office in Maryland, a special guest joined us on the couch for the entire episode. We opened up cards for "It's In The Cards," still looking for a debut patch in our Topps deck. We also hear a Best Of All-Tim team all about Christ…

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Episode 40: Megagame Bugbears 1:31:03

1M ago1:31:03

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you down for some Agency Death? A bit of Player Lock? Maybe a journey into the Three Table Trap? Or do you just want to hear Jack further his vendetta against the English and their tea? Whatever you're here for, we've got it. We round out 40 episodes…

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The Best Of The Great Game 2024 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

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We have been looking forward to releasing this episode all year long. Our Best Of 2024 Episode features one highlight moment from every single interview we did this season. But we aren't just looking back, we also talk offseason. The biggest signing without a doubt is Juan Soto to the New York Mets. Tim Kurkjian's reaction along with a hilarious mo…

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MLB Awards Reactions Plus Tim Kurkjian, The Movie Star 41:05

2M ago41:05

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This week, Tim and Jeff recap the awards winners in Major League Baseball. We also bring back "It's In The Cards" in search of the Paul Skenes Debut Patch rookie card. You can actually watch us open the deck on our YouTube page linked below. And we get (even though it's November) This Day In Baseball History. We also welcomed in Jodi Michelle Cutle…

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Offseason, What Do We Do Now? 12:16

3M ago12:16

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Thank you for a great first regular and postseason of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" But now, the question so many have asked us, what's going to happen during the offseason? Well, have no fear, Tim and Jeff are here. Moving to every two weeks during the offseason but still keeping you smiling and laughing (we like to hope). Don't forget, special…

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A Bow For Baseball 54:48

3M ago54:48

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We put a "bow" on this baseball season with our final episode of the regular season. Don't you worry, big news, we are BACK for another season and will be checking in periodically during the offseason, we aren't going anywhere. A big shoutout to our friends at The Shirley Povich Center For Sports Journalism for hosting us at University of Maryland'…

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World Series Win and Ross 1:11:58

3M ago1:11:58

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David Ross is our guest this week who knows a thing or two about stepping up big in a World Series. He won with both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. The former player and former manager turned broadcaster has a bevy of amazing sports stories. We also break down the first couple games of this VERY exciting World Series, it has not disappointed.…

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World Series or Bust(er) 1:10:05

3M ago1:10:05

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Buster Olney is our amazing guest who hosts his own podcast. “Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney,” wherever you are listening right now. We talk about his growing up a Dodger fan and a cow-milker! Plus we get his take on the two remaining teams vying to win it all. Tim Kurkjian even blesses us with another goofy “Best of All-Tim” and our friends at…

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A Bobby Valentine To Baseball 1:04:09

4M ago1:04:09

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Can't ask for a better guest other than Bobby Valentine. He was drafted by the Dodgers as a player, played and managed the New York Mets and also managed in Japan. We talk Shohei, we talk potential Subway Series (the last of which he managed) and share laughs over both Tim and Bobby's early years in baseball. The four remaining teams have got us al…

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Episode 39: Touched by Darkness with Ben 1:13:56

4M ago1:13:56

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠ The Architect of Megagames, Ben of BKGameDesign, has arrived. We touched on Touched By Darkness (...) during the GenCon episodes, but now we get a full deep dive into the game, where it came from, and what makes it a perfect 'control's first megagame'. Episo…

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Episode 38: The (Second) Gencon Episode with Forrest, Trenton, Scott and Tony 1:15:34

4M ago1:15:34

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Keep in touch: ⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠ Tony, the Duke of Highland, takes us to Gencon 2024... again! Part 2 of 2. Make sure you check out episode 37 of the Great Game to hear the first 5 interviews. 01:20 - Forrest, Gods of the Ancient World 18:50 - Trenton, Grimvale Ventures 30:05 - Scott, Goblin City 55:15 - Tony, It Belongs in a Museum Want to …

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Playoff Baseball and Benetti 1:12:11

4M ago1:12:11

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Jason Benetti is the play-by-play for the Detroit Tigers television broadcast. He has extensive knowledge of just how this team came back to even make it to October. Plus, he does some great impressions along with hilarious shared stories calling games with Tim. We highlight one player from each of the remaining playoff teams. We celebrate a manage…

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Episode 37: The Gencon Episode with Ben, Pinto, Tony, Riley and Josh 1:18:09

4M ago1:18:09

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Keep in touch: linktr.ee/greatgamepod Tony, the Duke of Highland, takes us to Gencon 2024. Part 1 of 2, in which we hear from a bunch of interesting people about their megagames! 01:47 - Ben, Touched by Darkness 11:28 - Pinto, Pantheon 22:00 - Tony, It Came From the Skies 39:20 - Riley, Jungle (Philly Megagames) 57:46 - Josh, Crucible of Nations Yo…

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October Baseball With Mr. National 1:06:07

4M ago1:06:07

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Ryan Zimmerman is the greatesting Washington National of all time. And with eleven walk-off homers, he is one of the most clutch batters in the bottom of the ninth and beyond. We talk to him about what it’s like to play in October. We revisit Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 season, break down the ending for the Mets-Braves, and look at some of the greatest O…

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Episode 36: The Megagame Coalition with Riley and Trenton 1:12:11

4M ago1:12:11

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Do you know what the opposite of a piggyback is? Neither do we. We spoke to Riley and Trenton from the Megagame Coalition about... the Megagame Coalition! Established as an umbrella organisation that connects and supports megagame groups all across North America, we spoke about how the Coalition game to be and how GenCon has been such a driving for…

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Welcome To Tangier, Adnan Virk 1:16:55

4M ago1:16:55

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He’s like family to us, Adnan Virk is our guest this week. He can be found on MLB Network or chatting about movies on his podcast, Cinephile. We chat with him about so much, too many laughs to contain. We break it down with our friends at Strat-O-Matic to find out how Aaron Judge would do in the 1920s and how Babe Ruth would do today. We say farewe…

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Dan Patrick, “GONE!” 1:10:45

5M ago1:10:45

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Dan Patrick joins us as our special guest. He grew up a fan of The Big Red Machine, and while playing Strat-O-Matic that was his team. A Kurkjian Quandary that surrounds Shohei Ohtani’s potential 50/50 season. And a Best of All-Tim including the best juniors! And of course, you’ll get loaded with brand new Quirkjians as the season eyes October. Tha…

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Episode 35: Megagames Argentina with Pedro and Yaguaretè 1:03:31

5M ago1:03:31

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We venture south again, chatting with the Megagames Argentina gang about what their experience in the megagame world has been and how they're bringing megagame design to the homeland, its culture and its history. EPISODE LINKS: - Learn more about Megagames Argentina - Open Veins of Latin America, an important book and inspiration for Aceleración Co…

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Clemente and Cakes 1:14:11

5M ago1:14:11

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Jim Palmer is a Hall of Fame pitcher who is now a broadcaster calling games for the Baltimore Orioles. In his famed career, he faced quite a few Hall of Fame bats including that of Roberto Clemente, who is celebrated every year on Roberto Clemente Day, coming up this Sunday. Fantasy football was talked about quite a bit this week including a team n…

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Pete Fairbanks, Reading At 100 MPH 1:10:11

5M ago1:10:11

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Current Major League closer, Pete Fairbanks, is our guest this week not only because of his arm, but also because of his mind. Friday, September 6th is National Read A Book Day and boy does this guy love to read! He also loves the NYT crossword puzzle, Legos and video games, we cover it all. Plus, you get a look inside some of the best baseball pla…

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Episode 34: Megagame Re-Runs with Paddy 1:05:57

5M ago1:05:57

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Diving into some listener requested subjects, we regrouped with Paddy (of Running Hot fame - see episode 13 back in 2020) to talk about the art of running the same megagame over and over and over... EPISODE LINKS:- Paddy is from ⁠Pennine Megagames⁠- You can read more about Running Hot ⁠here⁠ - The Great Game logo by ⁠⁠Jack McNamee⁠⁠ using Logo desi…

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Joey, Judge and Jansen 1:05:29

5M ago1:05:29

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We took time to recap the incredible Little League World Series finish because we think the Major Leaguers could learn a thing or two from those kids. Tim and Jeff, with the help of our friends at Strat-O-Matic, answer the age old question, what would you rather have, all-contact or all-power? Dan Shaughnessy is a Hall of Famer writer who has relen…

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Todd Frazier, The King Of The LLWS 59:18

5M ago59:18

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Need we say more? We were at the Little League World Series with our friends at GameChanger, for this entire episode. We booked the biggest 12-year-old of all time, the one and only Todd Frazier. If you didn't know, he and his Toms River, New Jersey team won it all when he was a kid. He was a really good MLB player, won an Olympic medalist and now …

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Episode 33: Uruguay Megagames with Javier 1:04:45

6M ago1:04:45

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The Great Game enters a new continent as we meet with Javier, Uruguay Megagames, to hear how things are done down south. From translating entire games to Spanish, to running one megagame a month (...!), we learned just much enthusiasm and momentum the team in Uruguay have! Episode links: Learn more about Uruguay Megagames online, on Facebook and ov…

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Jeff Francoeur, A Pure Athlete 1:05:37

6M ago1:05:37

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It can’t be understated the amount of fun we had with Jeff Francoeur. We discussed his new venture, “Pure Athlete,” that is so focused on the importance of correctly navigating youth sports. He added stories of being on the golf course with John Smoltz and Tiger Woods. Or the time Bobby Cox had him fake an injury! This conversation is one of our fa…

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Mike Scioscia Sho-Time 1:06:44

6M ago1:06:44

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Former Major League Player and Manager, Mike Scioscia, lends us his time to discuss his incredible career. Two World Series rings as a player and one as a manager and a silver Olympic medal to top it all off. He managed the team that represented the United States at the 2020 Olympics. He shares his thoughts on Shohei and Trout (both of whom he mana…

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Episode 32: Infinite Horizons with Dave 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

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We tackle Infinite Horizons, bushwalks and how Disney Land keeps you entertained... with Dave from Sydney Megagamers! Episode links: Brisbane Megagames are back, check the out Check out the free rulebook to Infinite Horizons at the Megagame Assembly or reach Zane on our Discord (below) ⁠Join our communty and get in touch⁠ Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney …

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Olympic Medals, Baseball Peddles 1:06:10

6M ago1:06:10

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We are joined by Eddy Alvarez who has two Olympic medals; one in baseball and one in speed skating! Yes, you read that correctly. Trade deadline big moments and a new segment with our friends at Strat-O-Matic. A new pitcher inspired this week's Best Of All-Tim plus we find out why Jeff and Tim won medals over the weekend. Our Quirkjians cover cycle…

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Johnny Bench's Hall 56:14

6M ago56:14

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Johnny Bench joins us while we were at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A big thanks to the Otesaga Hotel for allowing us to record in their hallowed home. We hear stories from Johnny that will make you laugh and cry. His love for his dad is so perfect for this podcast. Tim lays out his best All-HOF Team in spirit of being at Cooperstown over th…

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BONUS: Meet The 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees 8:02

7M ago8:02

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Tim Kurkjian tells his best stories about each of the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees. Congrats to Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland for their amazing accomplishments. Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 as a baseball writer. Cooperstown is a special place to the entire Kurkjian family …

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Cal Ripken Jr. & All-Star Game Humor 1:03:39

7M ago1:03:39

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It's hard to believe that Cal Ripken Jr. is joining us for this week's podcast. It really is a dream come true! Tim Kurkjian and Cal go way back, even playing basketball on Ripken's home court quite a few times. We get into that including the dig other players use to make about Tim on the court. God intervenes for our Kurkjian Quandary that has our…

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All Fun With Scott Van Pelt 1:10:37

7M ago1:10:37

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Today’s shOw (there’s a reason for that capital O) is loaded with Scott Van Pelt’s hilarious Baltimore accent that has been making Tim laugh for years. Jeff also wants to know SVP’s favorite “This Is SportsCenter” commercial. Plus we dive into his love of golf. Tim is shocked by the All Star selections for this season. We also find out what he deci…

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Hamerin’ Hank And July 4th 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

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Hank Azaria, better known to baseball fans as Brockmire, joins as our guest this week. His love of broadcasters is romantic to say the least. James Wood is our GameChanger of the Week, wait until you hear more about the Nationals’ newest outfielder. Call it Christmas in July, you’ll find out why we are in the spirit this week. Plus, the greatest ga…

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Willie, Boonie and Krukie 1:09:23

7M ago1:09:23

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Get ready, because the Manager of the New York Yankees is joining our show this week. Tim and Aaron Boone worked for years together at ESPN and their stories, well they are just hysterical. But nothing beats Boone’s impressions, just wait until you hear them. We give one last tribute to Willie Mays and compliment Major League Baseball for their ama…

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Aaron Judge, Doug Glanville and Rickwood Field 1:11:40

8M ago1:11:40

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Tim has no idea a (small) special guest is joining us with a present for him, what a way to start a show! On Thursday, June 20th, Major League Baseball will play at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala. The importance of this game cannot be overstated so we interviewed Doug Glanville to explain its significance. He also takes a deeper look in…

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Baseball For The Dads... 1:09:17

8M ago1:09:17

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It is our Father’s Day episode, thank you to all of the dads out there listening. Karl and Sam Ravech are joining us, the broadcasting duo can both be heard on ESPN. Tim breaks down the best father-son baseball duos and makes a team out of them. Also, it’s worth noting that this is Jeff’s first Father’s Day so we get quite a bit from that. What hap…

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Doing Our Best For ALS 52:34

8M ago52:34

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We had the opportunity to record this episode in person at Citizens Bank Park on Lou Gehrig Day. Thank you to the Phillies for being so hospitable! We go through the takeaways from the week in Major League Baseball plus our Quirkjians seemed extra quirky this week. Submit yours at GreatGameOrWhat.com. Tim came up with his top team using only player…

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