A League of Their Own: One Inning at a Time

As Marla Hooch yells, “I'll be back next season!” And we will also be back next season. Rachel and Tierney will be joined by Doris to talk about American Graffiti starting sometime in June 2021. That show will have it's own feed to suscribe to and its own Facebook group (Mel's Listeners' Drive In), but updates will still be posted on other social media under the handle @vcrprivileges. Keep up the content in The Dugout with Dugan! We're always happy to talk baseball in the offseason. Need another podcast to listen to before next summer? Moviesbyminutes.com has almost 200 shows to check out!If you are finding this show later, welcome and enjoy! If you are a historian researching how people lived during the summer of 2020, good luck on your thesis. “It's been a thin slice of heaven; so long milkmaids!”

2020's Minor League loss is our guest-availability gain as Ashley Stephenson is joins us to talk about the movie A League of Their Own. Usually Ashley is busy as Director of Fan Engagement for the Charlotte Stonecrabs of Florida, but today she is giving us insight into mascot races, why minor league teams have such strange names, and what her heart tells her happened in that last play of the 1943 World Series. We also compare infield management styles of the AAGPBL to modern practices and wax poetic about Doris's “There are a lot of us” speech on the bus. So long Charlie!Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at our website and support the creator of VCR Privileges on Patreon. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Pete Mummert does not hold back on the hard-to-answer questions today. What did the leage mean to Dottie? Were we supposed to know Helen Haley was a doctor? How is adult Stillwell Angel handling all this? Why is Kit so late to the reunion? But, as you would expect from Indiana Jones Minute's carbonite fever dream expert, he also brings some great possible answers. Tune in to hear all this and more, including real players, reunions, and real players' reunions on screen. (Also, please note this is not actually the last episode. See you next week for the bottom of the 9th!)Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Special thanks to Blake Reilly (@reilly21106 on Twitter)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Today we're joined by the Mayor of Red Sox Nation (Los Angeles Chapter), actress Hilary Barraford! (4:08) A long time baseball and A League of Their Own fan, she anoints Tierney a true Bostonian, declares the TV series to be in good hands, and shares what it was like to have Penny Marshall “whispering” in her ear while working on The United States of Tara. There are plenty of surprises along the way involving Kylie Bunbury, Becky the Icebox, and David Ortiz, as well as important questions like what's the last great baseball movie? Be sure to check out Ellen Adair's podcast Take Me in to the Ballgame after listening to our latest episode. Stay tuned for the MVP awards (1:18:04) and some meanderings into the great PSL debate and the changing of the seasons.Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at our website and support the creator of VCR Privileges on Patreon. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Rockford has made it to the World Series and James Anderson has made it to our podcast. Everyone is here in Racine for Game 7 from Doris's dad to Dottie Hinson—hey wait a minute! That's right: Dottie is back and she is in full Terminator mode. We have so much to cover today from real on-screen injuries to the unfairness of Alice being benched, from Mae taking her place as leader to whether Kit ever went home again. Bob, bears, betrayal, Stillwell, signal ignoring, steak dinners, cut off men, and finally that infamous collision! James, Rachel, and Tierney debate how this movie could have ended and enjoy our last moments of the film in 1943. Bring your tissues because somebody will walk out of here champions and somebody else will just walk out of here.Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Special thanks to George Hendricks (@georgeh4 on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Erica Ayala writes about women in sports, studies leadership roles, and played Division One softball—which is to say that we're lucky to have her on today to talk about A League of Their Own. Together we analyze the different roles (and all their associated expectations) that these players faced, and we develop some headcannon about Bob. As a former catcher, Erica brings expert insight into Dottie Hinson, but she also sees right into Kit Keller's motivations as well. Don't go 1000% in 100% the wrong direction: listen to this latest episode!7th Inning Stretch by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Doug Greenberg takes a break from his show Rocky Minute to talk about a different sports movie today. A former catcher, he brings special insight into Jimmy's speech about what makes baseball great. Doug, Rachel, and Tierney all confront their mortality and it isn't even in relation to the telegram scene! Tracy Reiner breaks all our hearts, Tom Hanks is very good, and Tierney loves Bill Pullman. All this and gas rationing trivia as well. There's only one guestion left and it's WHY AM I THE ONLY PERSON ON THIS BUS?!Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Special thanks to Gerry Porter (@hazelshould for drums/@indiana_jones_minute for podcasts on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

CeCe Pleasants joins the show to help us answer several powerful questions: Is there such a thing as a perfect baseball movie? What makes a gal an All-American? (And how that has changed since the 1940s!) What makes a Coke so powerful? How is Tom Hanks so good? Is Dottie the best big sister ever? Sit back and enjoy as today we dive deep into Dottie's motivations throughout the movie.Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Kit and Doris fight, Kit and Dottie fight… are you noticing a pattern here? Today Paul Francis Sullivan (host of Locked on MLB and Bull Durham Minute) joins the show to talk about bench-clearing brawls and the importance of Penny Marshall to baseball. But he's also here to bestow the nickname Jar Jar Kit on a certain actress! And all this without one of the most controversial deleted scenes of the movie. Are you getting too big to finish your own podcast episodes? Because here in the 6th inning, we are being traded to Racine. Watch out for your hats!Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Today Rachel and Tierney are joined by Jen McCaffrey from The Athletic to talk about all things A League of Their Own. She brings her expert eye to Dottie and Kit's final confrontation and debates the worth of “charm school” for baseball players. Tune in to understand the AAGPBL's allocation system, get some insight on what to expect of baseball in 2020, and bask in the glory of the “There's no crying in baseball” scene one more time.Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Dottie Hinson has questionable bunting strategy, but helps the League by scoring a Life magazine cover. Jimmy Dugan chastises Evelyn too vehemently, but also grows into his role as Manager. Kit Keller is dissed by Ira, but has the coolest outfit on the bus. And Marla gets married! It's a busy inning here and we have TWO guests to help us understand it all. Rachel and Tierney are joined today by Mike Carlucci and Jarf Harden, so grab some of that Heinz red magic, steal a hot dog from the stands, and let's dive in!Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)“Let's Go Padres” song found hereSpecial thanks to Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorWriter on Twitter)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Dan Murphy is on the field today to talk more A League of Their Own. A fan of the movie since childhood, Dan wrote his thesis on the AAGPBL and its use of charm school to sell the league's preferred image. Research at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, debate over what makes a good baseball movie, and more await you here in the bottom of the 4th. (Plus: Rachel and Tierney ACTUALLY discuss the current state of baseball. We're as shocked as you are.)Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)Special thanks to Sara Kugel (@sarakugel_ on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Play ball all day and dance all night! Today Sean German of The Next Scene Podcast joins us to watch as Evelyn asks to bring her son on the road with the Peaches and to witness the arrival of “Stillwell Angel”. He helps us analyze what's probably the worst day of Miss Cuthbert's life. Then (33:57) it's a Spinal Tap Minute reunion as Heidi Bennett joins us to watch the Peaches dance the night away. Stillwell, swing dancing, and singing to Nelson: we have it all here in the 4th inning!Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Special thanks to Megan Coleman (@meggzcharm on Twitter)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Chris Epting, author of Roadside Baseball joins Rachel and Tierney to talk baseball. There's plenty of discussion about A League of Their Own, but this is also the episode for you if you want to pull in California Little League teams, Madonna's performance at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, or Cosmo's debate over Dottie dropping the ball. This used to be our playground, and this will be (probably) the only time we get to hear what it's like to take Madonna to lunch.Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)Special thanks to Crystal Beth (@TheCrystalBeth on Twiiter)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Chris and Jeff of The Jay and Silent Bob Minute podcast join the team to watch the very first game of the AAGPBL. Welcome Jimmy Dugan! Oh, gross, Jimmy Dugan! Our Peaches stand up to hecklers and doubters (including their own coach) as they bond on the ballfield. Can the players overcome the inherent sexism of their society? Can our hosts and guests handle how gross stadium mens' bathrooms are? Time to find out so sit back, have a laugh with today's newsreel, and enjoy a cup of Helen's coffee as we start the 3rd inning!Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Special thanks to Benjamin FrankartWe're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Laura Shir from Resting Pitchface joins the team to talk about the movie A League of Their Own and its impact on women playing baseball today. So long Charlie! You're not going to find a better list of recommendations than today's episode, so make sure to check out the following:A Secret LoveMaking My Pitch: A Woman's Baseball OdysseyBrothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching TraditionMamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro LeaguesToni StonePitchBaseball For AllMusic by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Alex Robinson of Star Wars Minute joins the team to talk about the movie A League of Their Own, covering from the arrival of our gang at tryouts on Wrigley Field to the hiring of Jimmy Dugan. We meet so many wonderful characters: Mae and Doris in all their New York glory, Shirley “Indictment of the Educational System” Baker, and even young Tea Leoni. They may have to play baseball in skirts, but isn't it worth it when you realize Tom Hanks is a peeeeeeeeach!? Every player in this league is going to be a lady and every person on this podcast is going to have fun with this one.Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Special thanks to Marta Crilly (@archifydd on Twitter)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Daniel Brown from The Athletic joins the team to talk about the movie A League of Their Own and his trip to Arkansas to meet Dottie Hinson! Ok, it was a trip to Arkansas to attend the Bentonville Film Festival during which he got to interview Geena Davis, as well as other actresses from the movie and several former AAGPBL players. Listen to him talk about their experiences with the movie, read his article about the related celebrity softball game, and join us in celebrating our first completed inning!Music by Christopher Dennis di Guardia (@sportattentionspanpiano on Instagram)Special thanks to Dave Pallas (@Tagard_McStone on Twitter)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Tabitha and Jonathan Carlisle of UHF62nd join the team to talk about the movie A League of Their Own. This episode covers from the Columbia logo through Marla leaving on the train for tryouts in Chicago. Don't miss out on the fun of Jon Lovitz ignoring a cow giving birth behind him, our debate over Megan Cavanaugh's resemblance (or lack thereof) to General Omar Bradley, the magic that is Geena Davis's voice coming out of Lynn Cartwright, and more! Mrs. Edna Poopaleedoop will see you at the ballgame. Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter) Special thanks to Chris Callaghan (@PCChrisC on Twitter) We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges. Be sure to visit us on Facebook by joining The Dugout with Dugan.

Rachel and Tierney are back to talk about the trailer for A League of Their Own. From song lyrics to baseball cards, odd movie summaries to a shocking lack of Rosie O'Donnell, we cover it all. Music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor)

While MLB is “Nopening Day”, we here at A League of Their Own: One Inning at a Time are thrilled to welcome you to our Opening Day. More to come so watch this space.Special thanks to Niall McGowan of Bat MinuteTheme music by Josh Kantor (@jtkantor on Twitter)Intersitial music by Christopher Dennis Di Guardia (@shortattentionspanpiano on Instagram)We're on social media under our parent podcast series @vcrprivileges. You can find more infomation at onesteelesister.com/vcr-privileges.