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Sports betting didn't just follow American sports—it helped build them. Author David Bockino discusses "Over Under: A History of Sports Betting in America," revealing how gamblers, bookmakers, scandals and the invention of the point spread helped transform local games into national obsessions.

THE FIRST ALL-STAR GAME with author Randall Sullivan What happens when a botched assassination attempt on a president, the “Outfit,” the Great Depression, and the Legend of Babe Ruth collide in Chicago? Author Randall Sullivan reveals how the first so-called “Game of the Century” helped pull America out of its darkest era. Discover the untold history of baseball's first All-Star Game and the legends that shaped the sport. In 1933, an assassin fired six bullets at President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt in Miami. Every single bullet missed FDR, but they fatally struck Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. Out of the political chaos of that assassination, a city's desperation to escape the shadow of Al Capone's crime syndicate, and the darkest, most terrifying days of the Great Depression, an unbelievable gamble was born. To save the city's morale, a new mayor and a sports editor dreamed up the ultimate distraction: the first Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Book THE FIRST ALL-STAR GAME: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads (Atlantic Monthly Press, June 2, 2026) Summary Brian O'Leary sits down with three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee Randall Sullivan to discuss his new book, THE FIRST ALL-STAR GAME: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads (Atlantic Monthly Press, June 2, 2026). Sullivan explains that the book was born from his discouragement over modern political polarization, leading him to research how the United States survived the Great Depression. The conversation traces the chain reaction of events that created the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and the first-ever All-Star Game. This includes a Miami assassination attempt on President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt that resulted in the death of Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. Throughout the episode, we dive into the towering mythos of Babe Ruth, noting that his absence in 1925 caused American League attendance to plummet. We also explore the cultural fallout of the 1919 Black Sox scandal, the iron-fisted rule of Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, and the forgotten legacies of players like Chuck Klein and Lefty O'Doul. Key Takeaways The Origins of the All-Star Game: The 1933 game was staged as a one-off exhibition for the Chicago World's Fair. It was pitched by sports editor Arch Ward to Mayor Edward Nash to boost morale after Mayor Cermak's tragic death. Babe Ruth's Unmatched Stardom: Ruth's absence due to illness in 1925 caused American League attendance to drop by 34%. Furthermore, he holds the top three WAR (Wins Above Replacement) seasons in Major League history. That's just the tip of the iceberg of the Ruthian Legend (and reality). The Black Sox Legacy: The 1919 scandal resulted in a complicated trial where players were acquitted by a working-class jury. However, Judge Landis later banned them for life, restoring baseball's image in the eyes of the outraged American public. Overlooked Baseball Legends: Sullivan argues that Lefty O'Doul deserves Hall of Fame recognition. O'Doul not only hit .398 with 254 hits in a 154-game season, but he was also instrumental in bringing baseball to Japan and in developing it there. Chapters Introduction to Randall Sullivan and his new book, The First All-Star Game. Finding inspiration in America's resilience during the Great Depression. FDR's assassination attempt and its connection to the Chicago World's Fair. The creation of the “Game of the Century” by Arch Ward. Babe Ruth's towering legacy and massive impact on baseball attendance. The 1919 Black Sox scandal trial and Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Unfairly judged players: The forgotten greatness of Chuck Klein. Why Lefty O'Doul deserves a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Final thoughts on the historical significance of the 1933 All-Star Game. Memorable Quotes “If Michael Jordan had been injured in a season, maybe NBA attendance would've dropped by 3.4%… but without Babe Ruth, it dropped by 34%.” – Randall Sullivan “I want people to understand… that this was more than a game. And it was more than the inauguration of a tradition. It was a turning point in American history.” – Randall Sullivan Resources Mentioned THE FIRST ALL-STAR GAME: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads (Atlantic Monthly Press, June 2, 2026). By Randall Sullivan The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created. By Jane Leavy The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932. By Thomas Wolf Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season. By Thomas Wolf Eight Men Out (1988 Film). Arch: A Promoter, Not a Poet : The Story of Arch Ward. By Thomas B. Littlewood Relevant Content published at UNRELENTING – The O'Leary Review Thomas Wolf on The Brian D. O'Leary Show. Discussion on BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES. (September 30, 2025) Is this still baseball? How the All-Star Game lost its heart. MLB's shift toward speed and sponsorship is eroding America's Game, but fans don't have to take it lying down (July 15, 2025) What the History Books Scrubbed from the 1927 Yankees. Forget the sanitized myths of the 1927 Yankees. Before Murderer's Row became immortal, they were hot-headed brawlers fueled by bizarre blunders, petty feuds, and a morning diet of warm blood. (October 3, 2025) Cubs Announcer Became President Thanks to Baseball. Before Ronald Reagan saved the free world from Soviet nuclear annihilation, he was a $75-per-week radio announcer recreating Cubs games hundreds of miles from Wrigley Field. (October 4, 2025) How a Utility Infielder Eavesdropped His Way to Oblivion. Fred McMullin (one of the “Eight Men Out”) and the fatal price of the shortcut. (May 19, 2026) Refuse the Sanitized Version of America. Join UNRELENTING. 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What if the key to getting a criminal to confess was... a glowing, blinking skeleton in a dark room? Welcome back to WTF Wednesday, little skeletons! This week we're digging up one of our favorite weird-but-true stories that deserves a second listen.We kick things off in the roaring 1920s — a decade absolutely packed with infamous crimes. From the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the unsolved Wall Street Bombing of 1920, to serial killer Albert Fish (aka the Brooklyn Vampire, the Gray Man) and the Black Sox scandal of 1921 — the '20s were wild.But the real star of today's episode? Helene Adelaide Shelby, a woman so fed up with retracted confessions that on August 16, 1927, she filed a patent for an "Apparatus for Obtaining Criminal Confessions and Photographically Recording Them." What was this apparatus, exactly? A small dark chamber. A hidden interrogator speaking through a megaphone. And a life-sized skeleton with glowing red blinking eyes designed to terrify suspects into confessing their deepest, darkest secrets.Yes. A crime skeleton. She patented a crime skeleton.Sadly, Helene's invention never made it off the drawing board — and the 1961 Supreme Court ruling on coerced confessions probably would have had something to say about it anyway. But we fully stan her energy.We wrap up the episode with 10 hilarious real cop stories pulled from Reddit — featuring horse semen, a stiletto heel where it absolutely should not be, a self-proclaimed "earth ninja," Chuck Norris, Big Macs, and the most relatable donut panic you'll ever hear.

The International Cricket Council is investigating allegations that Canada's cricket team fixed a T20 match against New Zealand, with investigators noting suspiciously slow bowling and "sandbagging" during batting to suppress run rates. Zakis discusses how the online betting community likely motivated the scheme, drawing parallels to the infamous 1919 Black Sox scandal and highlighting corruption risks even in games with unremarkable scores. (3)1937 NSW

Myles Toe and Derick Gonzalez join Derek and Geo for one of the most vulnerable episodes of On The Gate yet. We kick things off with a breakdown of the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty case before spiraling into a series of wild hypotheticals involving kidnapping celebrities, the "black market" value of humans, and surviving the end of the world.Myles shares a legendary story about a homeless survival tactic, while Derick clears up some misconceptions about his heritage and demonstrates his sign language skills. We also dive into the Black Sox scandal, why Derek is upset with the state of the podcast.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 4/13/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A dramatization of the Black Sox scandal when the underpaid Chicago White Sox accepted bribes to deliberately lose the 1919 World Series.Support the showOETA - Home

New Zealand Rugby needs a new face to lead its high-performance system, and there's plenty of speculation about who it might be. New reports indicate former Black Sox coach Don Tricker will pick up the role. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we celebrate the return of the MLB season by discussing our favorite baseball hats.  Show notes: We've both purchased many hats over the years Back in the '70s and '80s, you didn't have a lot of viewing choices for baseball games Baseball cards were a big factor in figuring out the hats and logos you liked Hats can fade, especially the dark blue ones When you just can't wear a Yankees hat Now there are so many alternate jerseys, hats, logos You can get hats in different colors and styles Old guys like us don't like flat-bill caps Other sports don't wear hats as part of the uniform, but you can get hats for their teams We often get hats of teams we have no affinity for Phil's honorable mentions: Black Sox-era White Sox, Boston/Milwaukee Braves, Cardinals from the '40s, Pirates pillbox hat from the '70s, Cleveland Chief Wahoo hat from the '50s Jay's honorable mentions: Reds, Brewers '70s hat with the glove logo, Royals, Expos all-blue hats in the '90s, Mariners '70s hat, Blue Jays original hat Phil: Seattle Pilots had a bad hat, with a touch of stolen valor     To be continued Completely Conspicuous is available through wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Sundays in Seattle are for Steelheads! Before the season began, it was announced that the Seattle Mariners would wear Seattle Steelheads uniforms on every home Sunday. The Steelheads were a Negro League baseball team in the brief West Coast Negro Baseball Association in 1946. They are part of Pacific Northwest Black history, though the league folded after two months.Building on this announcement, seeing the uniforms in action produced unexpected emotion and tremendous pride. The Mariners' media team did an excellent job telling the story of the Steelheads and included members from the community in their inaugural presentation. The uniforms look amazing, and this proactive action by the Mariners, who do not have a storied history in Negro League folklore, should afford the opportunity for teams like the Royals (Kansas City Monarchs), Cubs and White Sox (Chicago American Giants), Nationals (Homestead/Washington Grays), Phillies (Hilldale), Pirates (Grays & Crawford's), Orioles (Elite Giants and Black Sox), and many more MLB teams to honor their past in an exciting way. And, let's be honest, new uniforms bring in new revenue for the club too. It's a great business move.Turning to game action, the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Brewers are still undefeated. That may not come as a surprise to most; those teams all were in the playoffs last year, with stacked rosters. But, there is another team that is undefeated that is a surprise: Shout out to the Marlins. The Miami Marlins are 3-0 after sweeping the Rockies. Yes, I know the Rockies are trash, but live it up, MIA.Looking more closely at the 2-1 teams, the Nationals were impressive, taking two wins in Chicago against the Cubs. The Rangers took two wins in Philly, and Andrew McCutchen hit extremely well. The Reds taking two off the Red Sox was unexpected. Most pundits have labeled the Red Sox the team to watch. I know it's early, but the MLB season is off to a hot start. To wrap things up, thank you for sharing part of your morning with BBM. A new podcast will be recorded live tonight at 9 PM EST. You can watch on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, or you can wait for the audio on Tuesday morning. See you tomorrow.

Addiction medicine physician Dr. Lipi Roy joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for critical discussion on gambling crisis in professional sports. From NBA betting scandals (Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones arrested, Jontay Porter permanently banned) to NCAA allowing athletes bet on pro sports despite Fresno State basketball conspiracy, hear comprehensive analysis of behavioral addiction science. Dr. Roy explains dopamine triggers, why competitive Type A athletes are high-risk, how male brain doesn't fully develop until 25, prop bet dangers enabling fixes, Swedish study showing 15x suicide rate for gambling disorder, American Heart Association research linking problematic gambling to 50% arterio sclerosis rates, and profound shame leading to depression. Plus treatment options including medications (not FDA approved yet) and cognitive behavioral therapy, why NHL Player Assistance Program needs separate gambling category, 2018 Supreme Court ruling allowing $120 billion legally wagered 2023, 10-year-old kids seeing DraftKings FanDuel ads at Madison Square Garden normalizing behavior, and why regulation matters when genie can't go back in bottle. Toronto-born hockey fan since age 9 combines medical expertise with deep sport understanding.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Welcome: Pro Sports Self-Inflicted Problem with Dr. Lipi Roy Encore Episode[01:00] - October 23 NBA rocked: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones arrested[02:00] - Rigged poker games: connections organized crime, insider betting schemes[03:00] - Jontay Porter: Toronto Raptors forward permanently banned from NBA[04:00] - Betting scandals over century: 1919 Black Sox throwing World Series[05:00] - Pete Rose: Cleveland Guardians Luis Ortiz, Emmanuel Clase under suspicion[06:00] - Throwing intentional balls: first pitches of innings since middle of summer[07:00] - Basketball 1951 point shaving: CCNY, NBA referee Tim Donaghy 2007[08:00] - Football several players suspended: violating NFL gambling policy recent years[09:00] - Hockey two years ago: Shane Pinto suspended 41 games[10:00] - Friends bet for him US while in Canada: claims did not wager NHL games[11:00] - Gambling and addiction: problem continues to fester in society[12:00] - Major leagues in bed with casinos: only matter of time[13:00] - Young people drawn into gambling: knowing much more than I will[14:00] - Dr. Lipi Roy: addiction medicine physician, international speaker[15:00] - National media medical commentator: MSNBC, NBC News, CNN, News Nation[16:00] - Forbes contributor: founder CDA Med health speaking company[17:00] - Host YouTube show: Health, Humor and Harmony, Health Hockey and Leadership[18:00] - Hockey and Mental Health gala: met in New York City[19:00] - Diehard hockey fan since 9 years old: born and raised Toronto like Neil[20:00] - Later years studied medicine: lucky to be physician, addiction medicine specialty[21:00] - Addiction like heart disease: can affect absolutely anybody[22:00] - Not moral feeling: sports betting form of gambling on rise[23:00] - All sports pro leads: hockey not any different, clearly health consequences[24:00] - Can be really serious problematic issue[25:00] - Gambling addiction: brain gets addicted to, not something you ingest[26:00] - Adrenaline from gambling: what happens in brain?[27:00] - Glad you brought B word: brain most complex machine known to humankind[28:00] - Explain to patients and public: how I kind of explain it[29:00] - Think of addiction: think drugs, alcohol, cocaine, heroin[30:00] - Substance use disorders: drug alcohol addictions true[31:00] - Another type category: behavioral addictions[32:00] - Gambling, gaming, pornography: work, social media, devices, food[33:00] -...

In our second and last holiday mini-episode of the season, we wonder how a sore-armed Yankees pitcher went on a crash diet, then turn to Kid Gleason, manager of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, for a little lesson resilience. Featuring a baserunning tale that isn't true, but it ought to be.(Drum Roll Please.wav by Scheffler) The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

Noel catches up with Gordon Clapp. The actor is best known for playing Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue. Medavoy appeared in 256 episodes, the second-most on the show, only behind Dennis Franz's Det. Andy Sipowicz.  Gordon won an Emmy for his role in 1998.  He had guest-starring roles in Cheers, Night Court, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Deadwood and Poker Face. Gordon played Chicago White Sox Hall of Fame catcher Ray Schalk in the 1988 movie, Eight Men Out, based on the 1919 Black Sox scandal. On Broadway, he appeared in the 2005 revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross, where he was nominated for a Tony Award. Gordon also has a one-man play about American poet Robert Frost.

Hall of Fame Attorneys, Gambling in the Game &  MLBPA / CBAEleven attorneys enshrined in Cooperstown, beginning with Kenesaw Mountain Landis and ending with Tony La Russa.Each chapter written by a law professor or librarian, edited by Professor Robert Jarvis for a unified voice.Stories go beyond the plaques — revealing lesser-known truths, scandals, and achievements.“In baseball, when the number nine hitter gets up, everybody holds their breath — that's what makes this game so great.” – Lou Schiff“We wanted to tell the stories behind the plaques — the legal lives that shaped the game.” – Lou SchiffHighlights & DiscoveriesLandis' dual role as judge and commissioner — and the ethics code that arose because of it.Branch Rickey's pioneering fight for equality in baseballJohn Montgomery Ward's role in forming the first players' unionTony La Russa's law school mentor inspired him — and how La Russa later mentored others, like Judge Robin Fuson, to pursue lawInsights on Bowie Kuhn, William Shea, and the intersection of law and leadership in baseballGambling impacting future of baseball & Player representationCleveland Guardians gambling scandal an echo of the Black Sox case a century laterA shift from “No Gambling” signs to DraftKings banners on outfield wallsLegal influence on player rights, agents, and representation within MLBPA and the expanding Minor League union.Reflections on Harry Marino's impact on minor leaguers' inclusion in the MLB Players AssociationFrom Pete Rose to 2025 player allegations on Cleveland Guardians fixed first pitchesHas MLB's partnership with betting platforms created integrity risks?“It's like steroids. Everyone knew it was coming — and it's only going to get worse.” Lawyers in the Locker RoomPlayers agents and legal counsel Marvin Miller's leadership transformed labor relationsMLBPA lawyers continue to shape player rights.The growing influence of minor leaguers under the MLBPA and the rise of Harry Marino as a new labor voice.Business Before BaseballThe MLB industrial complex” — prioritize profit over parity. – reference to Craig Calcaterra book, Rethinking FandomThe Marlins' small-market struggles vs. big-spending teams like Dodgers & MetsRelegating Bottom Feeders - Salary caps, minimums, and revenue transparency Relegate bottom MLB teams from the game until their front office & team can prove they belongWhat if AAA clubs could rise to MLB status? What if expansion required winning your way in?Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame, can be found at https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/attorneys-in-the-baseball-hall-of-fame/?srsltid=AfmBOooqiO22Codod2rmGfU9La5XnAyz3tu8WTwz1y5ry3BaBSxqSCew   Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X

BT and Sal dive into the exploding NBA gambling scandal, with federal indictments ensnaring player Terry Rozier and others, asking if this is the final straw for the booming sports betting industry. They furiously debate the NBA's oversight, questioning if the leagues are capable of policing themselves, especially given past scandals like Tim Donaghy and the Black Sox. The hosts argue that rigging a game (point shaving/prop betting) is a far greater offense to the fan's trust than steroids, and they discuss whether a "surface level" league investigation into Rozier's actions was enough. Finally, they cover the defense's claim of "political grandstanding" by the FBI and consider the sobering thought: does gambling's deep history in sports mean the integrity of the game has been questionable for over a century?

BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season by Thomas Wolf (University of Nebraska Press, September 1, 2025) Quick recap The discussion between Brian and Tom Wolf centered on Wolf's new book about the 1926 baseball season, which explored notable players like Babe Ruth and the competitive dynamics between teams that year. The conversation delved into the broader sports landscape of the 1920s, including the rise of different sports and the challenges faced by black baseball players during this era. The discussion concluded with an examination of key figures in baseball history, including Rube Foster's role in forming the Negro Leagues and the alleged scandal involving Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. 1926 Baseball Season Highlights Tom Wolf discussed his new book, BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES, focusing on the 1926 season, which he selected for research related to his previous book, The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932 (Nebraska, 2020). He highlighted the compelling nature of the 1926 season, which featured notable players like Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby, and explored their rivalry despite never playing against each other in the same league. Tom noted that the season's dynamics, including the Yankees' and Cardinals' intense competition, made it particularly interesting. The discussion focused on the 1926 baseball season, particularly the dramatic career turnaround of Babe Ruth, who went from a poor 1925 season to lead the Yankees to first place in 1926, marking the beginning of his second-half career dominance. The conversation also explored the broader context of 1920s sports, including the rise of college football, boxing, and horse racing, as well as the emergence of the Negro Leagues and the challenges faced by black baseball players during that era. The discussion highlighted how the Black Sox scandal and Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis's opposition to integration effectively halted the progress toward racial integration in baseball, despite early efforts by managers like John McGraw and Connie Mack to sign black players. Rube Foster's Vision for Integration The discussion focused on Rube Foster, a pivotal figure in the formation of the Negro Leagues in 1920, and his vision for integrating baseball. Foster's health crisis in 1926 led to his decline and eventual death. Still, his legacy includes the first colored World Series in 1924 and an 11-game World Series between the Chicago American Giants and the Atlantic City Giants. The conversation explored Foster's ultimate goal of integrating the major leagues, which began to happen with Jackie Robinson in 1948, and his proposal for exhibition games between Negro League teams and Major League teams, which was rejected by MLB owners concerned about the impact of integration on their bottom line. 1919 Black Sox Scandal Investigation Brian and Tom discussed the alleged scandal involving Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, which Dutch Leonard claimed was a fixed game in 1919. They explored the history of the scandal, including Cobb and Speaker's retirements under pressure from Commissioner Landis, as well as the $20,000 in hush money paid to Leonard by Ban Johnson. The conversation highlighted the complex relationships and power dynamics between baseball executives and players during this period. 1926 Baseball Rivalry Insights The discussion turned to the rivalry between the American League and the National League. Tom and Brian explored the careers of several legendary players, the 1927 Yankees' dominance, and Babe Ruth's controversial stolen base attempt in the 1926 World Series. They also discussed the different styles and strategies of the two leagues, emphasizing the historical significance of the World Series when the leagues were more distinct in their approaches. # # # Ready for insights reserved for serious listeners only? Subscribe now and join thousands of readers who've discovered why Brian O'Leary's perspective is reshaping how thoughtful Americans understand our culture. Visit BrianDOLeary.Substack.com for exclusive written analysis and premium subscriber benefits. @BrianDOLeary on the Fountain App,

The fallout from the 1919 World Series gambling scandal rocked the baseball world when the affair broke into the public's view late in the 1920 season. Just when baseball emerged from that threat, two of baseball's biggest stars, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, found themselves immersed in betting scandal arising from a seemingly meaningless game late in the 1919 season. The scandal led to acrimony, finger-pointing and three major resignations. Ultimately, the two stars were cleared and they returned to baseball in 1927, but the reverberations were felt for years to come. Naturally, Babe Ruth figures in the story as wellDan Taylor, the voice of the Fresno Grizzlies, wrote "Baseball at the Abyss: The Scandals of 1926, Babe Ruth, and the Unlikely Savior Who Rescued a Tarnished Game" (Rowman & Littlefield 2023) about the scandal and the stars put under the spotlight. Taylor joins us this week to talk about gambling in baseball, which has emerged the last two seasons as an on-going challenge for the sport.Dan Taylor on Twitter (https://x.com/WritinGuy)Please consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025. 

The champions of last month's Softball World Cup are under a doping cloud, after Venezuela pitcher Maiker Pimentel returned a positive drug test. Pimentel has been provisionally suspended for taking the anabolic steroid stanozolol, which promotes and enhances lean muscle growth. He was named tournament MVP after pitching Venezuela to victory over the Black Sox in the final. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Walter Payton’s induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, Janis Joplin’s concert at Ravinia, the Black Sox scandal, and more.

The Guardians have now seen two pitchers get suspended in a gambling investigation, but this is the same league that had the Black Sox and Pete Rose scandals. How much culpability does the league have in creating these issues?

The Black Sox have been named runners up at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup. 

How are the Black Sox going in the World Cup final?

The Black Sox have kept their WBSC Men's Softball World Cup hopes alive after securing a walkoff win over the United States. That win was the Black Sox their first Super Round Win. Jerome Raemaki sent the ball out of the park at the bottom of the seventh to bring in three runs and win the game. He joined Piney to discuss his match winning play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 140 "The Hall Of Fame Legacy Achieved Behind The Diamond with Producers Richard Allen Jr. And Dr. David J Fletcher"Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with Richard Allen Jr. and Dr. David J Fletcher. Richard Allen Jr. is the son of legendary Major League Baseball player Dick Allen and currently serves as a producer of the documentary My Father, Dick Allen. Growing up immersed in the world of professional baseball, Richard traveled alongside his father during his time with the Cardinals and Dodgers. With a background in business administration and 15 years at the prestigious Howrey law firm, Richard blends operational expertise with a deep-rooted love for storytelling and legacy-building. His mission through this documentary is both personal and powerful: to cement his father's rightful place in baseball history.Dr. David J. Fletcher is a physician, Army veteran, and nationally respected baseball historian. A 1972 graduate of Glenbard West High School, he grew up inspired by Dick Allen's impact on Chicago and the game of baseball. In addition to running his medical practice, SafeWorks Illinois, Dr. Fletcher has been a champion of baseball justice—leading the fight to exonerate Buck Weaver from the Black Sox scandal and co-authoring Chili Dog MVP, a tribute to Dick Allen's transformative 1972 season with the White Sox. His tireless advocacy and storytelling continue today with My Father, Dick Allen, where he partners with Richard to ensure the world remembers the man behind the myth.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success! Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

This new season kicks off with Travis-T and Cartoon Joe Talking about The New Pope Leo the XIV, the reinstatement of the 1919 Black Sox, Southsides potential new home and owner..... in 2029 As always, this episode was brought to you by: Carter Comics - CarterComics.Com - Use the Promo Code "FreakNet" at Check Out to save 10% on your order. & Audible.com - Audibletrial.com/freaknet  - Get a 30 Day Free Trial of Audible!!!   We Have Merchandise!!!! Check out our merch at www.TeePublic.com by searching "TFS"   This Freakin Show is now part of Freak Net Studios!! Facebook: Freak Net Studios Instagram: @freaknetstudios YouTube: Freak Net Studios Follow the Podcast on Social Media: Twitter: @thisfreakinshow Facebook: This Freakin' Show Instagram: @thisfreakinshow Email us: thisfreakinshow@yahoo.com Website: ThisFreakinShow.com   Music Provided By: MeTOMicA - Host of S.o.S & Jedi Talk

Once upon a time, gambling was something done in back rooms and smoke-filled basements. Now? One in five Americans has a sports betting app — right next to their Bible app. In 2024 alone, Americans legally wagered nearly $150 billion on sports. Nearly all of it — 95% — was done online. No dice, no bookie. Just tap, swipe, lose.For over a century, both American law and Christian conscience agreed: gambling was a vice. Not merely a private sin, but a public threat. It corrupted sports — from the 1919 Black Sox scandal to Pete Rose. It bankrupted homes. It bred addiction. So in 1992, Congress passed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, barring states from legalizing sports betting. The goal was to shield young people, uphold the integrity of sports, and slow the spread of a morally corrosive practice. That restraint lasted 26 years — until the Supreme Court struck down PASPA in 2018. Since then, we've witnessed a cultural transformation: not a thoughtful reappraisal of risk and reward, but a full surrender to the gods of revenue, entertainment, and ease.And that surrender has been lucrative. Lobbyists promised lawmakers untold tax revenue. Tech companies engineered betting apps that are frictionless, addictive, and nearly impossible to close. Now, children can stream an NBA game and place a live bet on who misses the next free throw. The app encourages it. So does the league.But is it just harmless fun? A little added thrill to the game? Or is it something deeper — a system designed not to entertain, but to exploit? When gambling apps track your every wager, target your weaknesses, and make it easier to bet than to withdraw, is that still freedom — or is it a new form of bondage?And what happens when Christians get pulled into that system? For centuries, the church understood games of chance as morally precarious, if not downright dangerous. Not because randomness is sinful — after all, “the lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” — but because gambling treats chance as profit, and profit as providence. It tempts us to see fortune as fate, and risk as recreation.So what are we really looking at here — a neutral technology that needs guarding? Or a predatory industry that preys on disordered loves, promising fast money and delivering slow ruin?This episode is brought to you by our premier sponsors, Armored Republic and Reece Fund, as well as our Patreon members and donors. You can join our Patreon at patreon.com/rightresponseministries or donate at rightresponseministries.com/donate.Today we trace the long Christian view of gambling — from biblical cleromancy to digital entrapment — and ask whether the modern church has fallen silent just as Mammon found a new app store. Let's get into it.MINISTRY SPONSORS: Squirrelly Joe's Coffee – Caffeinating The Modern Reformation Get a free bag of coffee (just pay shipping): https://squirrellyjoes.com/rightresponse Kingsmen Caps Carry the Crown with Kingsmen Caps — premium headwear made for those who honor Christ as King. https://kingsmencaps.com Western Front Books Publishing for men on the right. Not churchy. Christian. https://www.WesternFrontBooks.com Reece Fund Christian Capital. Boldly Deployed. https://www.reecefund.com Private Family Banking Receive a FREE e-book: How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street Schedule a free 30-minute appointment: https://www.liberationeconomy.com Heaven's Harvest Get 10% off your order using code RRM at checkout: https://heavensharvest.com/rrm

Welcome To The Real Oshow,0:00 Intro0:50 Jony Ive Joins Sam Altman & OpenAI10:00 Chat GPT vs Elon Musk17:00 The 1919 Black Sox's22:00 10 Hardest Championships To Win In Sports26:00 Closing Thoughts This week on The Real OShow, brothers Joshua and Zachary discuss how Sam Altman and OpenAI are making their boldest moves yet. Teaming up with design legend Jony Ive to build a mysterious third device. Jony was the man behind Apple's iMac, iPod, and iPad.With Google's search traffic dropping for the first time and Apple on the ropes from an innovation perspective, OpenAI is gunning to dethrone both tech titans. We discuss what this means for the future of AI and consumer tech. Then we head to Texas, where an oil billionaire is spending $50 million to transform the Texas Tech football program while essentially taking over the entire athletic department. Finally, we close the episode with our list of the top 10 hardest pro leagues to win a championship in.Enjoy The Show! All love,Check Out our Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTweet @zacharyowings2 with what you thought about the podcast or what you want us to discuss in future shows. Music by Leno Tk- Greatness (Streaming All Platforms)

Colleen and Chrystal bring you the silver lining of Pete Rose's posthumous and political reinstatement to baseball eligibility: Shoeless Joe Jackson, more than a century after the Black Sox scandal, also got unbanned in Rob Manfred's purge of the Permanently Ineligible list. The subject of plenty of artistic pieces and movies over the years, Jackson's true history is one of the most interesting stories the game has to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Brett is joined by Ethan from Running From The OPS and Hagen Snell!If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing below. It is free, but if you choose a paid subscription, know that it all goes towards our great writers.Also, go check out Chinook Seedery for some amazing sunflower seeds. Use code theskippersview at checkout for a discount. Get full access to The Skippers View at www.theskippersview.com/subscribe

Cystoscopy fun Officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death are acquitted (10:35) Protesters arrested at Columbia University (14:35) Germany & the AFD (21:05) DOJ investigating MN over racial plea policy (25:50) Trump - Pope Pic/Maine calls his bluff/Canada says never/Military (birthday) parade/Alcatraz/Doesn't know if he needs to defend the Constitution/Middle East grifts & gifts (32:15) Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson & the rest of the 1919 Black Sox are now eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame/Star Wars Andor (1:14:00)

Tony opens the show by talking with Andy Beyer to preview the Preakness, and also about what can be done to reinvigorate the Triple Crown. Steve Sands calls in from Quail Hollow to give his thoughts on what to expect in the PGA Championship and he also gives his thoughts on 5 Guys,  and Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about baseball's decision to reinstate Pete Rose and the Black Sox, and whether any of them will get into the Hall of Fame, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Hot Pink Hangover “1984” ; Dan Bern “Now That He's A Goner” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Good Friend Jimbo and King discuss the slow trickling out of the NFL schedule, and whether there's a better way for the NFL to reveal the schedules. Also, we discuss baseball reinstating Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and the entire 1919 "Black Sox" team, and what this means going forward. We also touch on the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoffs, and the surprising Knicks ▪︎Donation Station: http://www.BuyMeACoffee.com/STSports ▪︎Visit Our Merch Store: http://stay-tuned-sports-merch.printify.me ▪︎Join The Discord: https://discord.com/invite/7H3xJSksxJ #NFL #NFLScheduleRelease #OnePride #GoPackGo #ChiefsKingdom #FTTB #RavensFlock #DallasCowboys #WeAreTheKrewe #BirdGang #Seahawks #GoFins #NEPats #RuleTheJungle #DawgPound #HTownMade #ForTheShoe #DUUUVAL #TitanUp #BoltUp #RaiderNation #HTTR #DaBears #DirtyBirds #KeepPounding #BillsMafia #BroncosCountry #WhoDat #Saints #JetUp #HereWeGo #HeinzField #FlyEaglesFly #Giants #RavensFlock #WeAreTheKrewe #SKOL #Vikings #RamsHouse #NBAPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Sports #Random #PeteRose #ShoelessJoeJackson #Baseball #MLB #RobManfred

D and Z analyze the Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery, the Cavs' loss to the Pacers, MLB's decision to amend their lifetime ban on Pete Rose and the Black Sox, and much more!

Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about what he's hoping to accomplish, and Tony also talks about a really bad day for DC sports, and also about Ron Manfred reinstating the Black Sox and Pete Rose - making them eligible for the Hall of Fame.  Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the PGA Championship and what kind of course Quail Hollow is, Ron Flatter calls in to talk about who he likes in the Preakness and what horse racing can do to improve the Triple Crown, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Ava Anderson “Wonder Woman” ; “Crystal Lady” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(May 14, 2025)In these parts of California, making under $100,000 means ‘low income.' ‘Original Sin' a damning portrait of an enfeebled Biden protected by his inner circle. Pete Rose & ‘Shoeless' Joe Jackson removed from MLB's permanently ineligible list. How many adults still get money from their parents in 2025?

If you're a baseball fan, yesterday's biggest news didn't happen on the field; it came from the commissioner's office. Yesterday, they announced that 17 players previously banned from baseball are being reinstated. The catch: all of these former players were deceased. The real story is that with this change, both Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, from the 1919 Black Sox scandal, are now eligible for the Hall of Fame. After being banned in 1989 for betting on baseball, Pete Rose did everything he could to get reinstated. He tried for three decades to no avail. But now that he has passed, he'll finally come up for a vote this Summer... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6827c4dd2767b').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6827c4dd2767b.modal.secondline-modal-6827c4dd2767b").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

Host Bill Donohue welcomes Hall-of-Fame sportswriter Bill Madden, who offers insights into his newly released memoir that chronicles his illustrious career covering Major League Baseball, particularly the New York Yankees. Later, writer Ronald T. Waldo discusses his latest work, Deadball Mayhem, which delves into the tumultuous events and scandals of baseball's dead ball era. The dialogue touches upon the legendary pitcher Rube Waddell, whose eccentricities and on-field antics serve as a fascinating focal point for the discussion. Bill explores the intersection of personal narratives and historical context, shedding light on the evolving landscape of baseball and its myriad characters. This episode promises to enrich listeners' understanding of baseball history through the perspectives of two esteemed authors.Takeaways: In this episode, we delve into the illustrious career of Hall-of-Fame sportswriter Bill Madden, whose memoir reflects on his extensive experiences and insights into the world of baseball. The podcast features a discussion with Ronald T. Waldo about his book, "Deadball Mayhem," which explores the scandals and dramatic events of baseball's Dead Ball era, a fascinating yet tumultuous time in the sport's history. We engage in a detailed exploration of the peculiar and eccentric personality of Rube Waddell, a pivotal figure of the Dead Ball era, whose antics often blurred the lines between genius and madness. The conversation also touches upon various historical scandals within baseball, including the infamous Black Sox scandal and its lasting impact on the integrity of the game. Madden shares compelling anecdotes about his interactions with legendary figures such as George Steinbrenner, illustrating the dynamics between sportswriters and the personalities they cover. The episode emphasizes the resilience of baseball as a sport, despite its numerous scandals throughout history, showcasing its ability to endure and evolve over time.

Grant DePorter, President and Owner of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, joins Lisa Dent to share the story behind the 1919 ‘Black Sox’ ball that was found in a time capsule. The historic baseball was placed in the Chicago Sports Museum. DePorter believes that, by moving the ball, he cursed the White Sox. DePorter is determined […]

In this week's episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Hal Chase, a notorious figure in early baseball history known for his exceptional talent and controversial involvement with gambling and game-fixing. The hosts delve into Chase's career, his disputes with managers, and his influence on the infamous 1919 Black Sox scandal. Additionally, they cover various baseball history topics, including the contributions of Angie Mentink to Mariners broadcasts and memorable baseball rule changes. The episode wraps up with another intense round of Wax Pack Heroes. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 Spring Training and WBC Qualifiers 02:18 Pete Rose and Hall of Fame Debate 04:51 Taiwan's Electronic Device Fine 06:17 Edmonton Prospects Rebranding 07:29 Historical Baseball Events on March 7th 11:39 Hal Chase: The Dark Prince of Baseball 39:46 Wax Packs Heroes 01:09:32 Conclusion and Wrap-Up Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

A century before Pete Rose and the Black Sox, one man made history for all the wrong reasons. Dick Higham—a former player turned respected umpire—was banned from baseball in 1882 over a supposed gambling scheme. But was the evidence legit? Or was he a scapegoat in baseball's early war on corruption? Sign Up for the FREE Newsletter Dive deeper into the episode, and access to the FREE bonus show at: ⁠https://rounders.substack.com⁠ Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip on Stripe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Tip on PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on Social Media: ⁠Follow on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow on Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send Me a Question for a Future Show! Send a Message on Social Media (see above) Send an email (rounderspodcast@gmail.com)

Here's a brief teaser for season 3, where I open with a 3-part series on the fascinating 1919 Black Sox scandal and the endless myths that surround the event. I also describe a review contest and some of the prizes I'll be giving away. 

On the second installment of Friday Flicks, the CHGO White Sox crew reviews the 1988 film “Eight Men Out” starring John Cusack, Charlie Sheen and who's who of Hollywood that guys. What was learned about the 1919 Black Sox scandal from the film? Should Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson be enshrined in the Hall of Fame? Sean Anderson, Herb Lawrence and Vinnie Duber do their best Siskel & Ebert impressions on the CHGO White Sox Podcast.

Prior to Babe Ruth and Judge Landis, perhaps no person was as synonymous with baseball as Ban Johnson, the visionary who founded the American League, outfought the National League, and ran the National Baseball Commission until the Black Sox scandal. But his tenure was not always a smooth one, and he was not well liked. So much so that 104 years ago this week, the Yankees, Red Sox, and White Sox all tried to abandon the AL and form a super Senior Circuit with the NL teams. While that plan was thwarted, it signalled the beginning of the end for Johnson's reign, which Mike and Bill look back at this week. Plus, happy birthday to Tommy Leach and Jim McCormick! And farewell to Bob Blaylock and Wayne Graham.

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Hawks sign Jalen Johnson, MNF, Buccaneers lose 2 receivers, Falcons news, Desmond Ridder sighting, Deebo has pneumonia, Jerry Jones can't stop talking about blowing Derrick Henry signing, Dak's new cologne, shooting victim back in uni before McCaffrey, Titans reach new low, Deshaun Watson tears Achilles, Baltimore Police arrest man who beat Commanders fans, SEC embarrasses itself by including Vince Young & Barry Switzer?! in their legends class, Quinn Ewers is not quitting Texas, UGA player gets revenge, Texas not back yet, Kirby Smart on huge win & bad fans & refs, Longhorns warned about bottle-throwing could cost them alcohol sales & a home playoff game, the Dr. Pepper Curse, Trae Young weighs in, Bevo loves Ben just not UGA, Cooper Manning's 20-gallon hat, my Conway Twitty meme goes near-viral, Carson Beck looks like Tom Petty, Emmanuel Acho cold tweet, Bama folks claim crowd noise pumped into Neyland Stadium, Miami Vice-themed unis, President Trump on Arnold Palmer's schlong, Braves awards, World Series tickets & starting pitchers, golf detente, WNBA a failure, Bud Daley, Tubby Smith makes too much sense about transfers, Rays ballparks, Hoosiers setting records, FSU sues again, Brady Cook a man, Hugh Freeze trouble, Bama freshman disses his own QB, Sun Devils looking for a kicker, showboating on the field, college coaches fired, Billy Napier's comeback? Pete Poll, Vandy odds, Big Fox sux, Dodgers-Yankees facts, Braves in Fall Classic, Black Sox, Mike Piazza, truck kills player, John Updike on Ted Williams, Gene Tenace, Bobby Bonds for Bobby Murcer, classic '75 Series, Ed Kranepool hangs 'em up, plus Pete's Tweets & and quote from the ever quotable Andy Van Slyke

Kirk Cousins POW, NFC South, another UGA player arrested for beating a woman, Malachi Moore embarrasses the legacy of Alabama football, George Pickens embarrasses himself, deadspin sued out of existence, Pat Fischer dies, Luis Tiant passes, more on Pete Rose and the HoF, Hawks rookie Risacher looks great in debut, more on Dikembe Mutombo, Lebron already bitching, sad news about Travis Kelce, Joe Ferguson, Sonny Sixkiller, Dean Smith, Rube Marquard, Walter O'Malley, Joe Pepitone's hair dryer, Brian Downing, Mike Singletary, Trevor Matich, Annika Sorenstam, Kenny Anderson of GaTech not the Bengals, Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb ekes out batting title as Browns and Nap Lajoie try to cheat, Black Sox, Joe "Ducky" Medwick hit by flying fruit, Sparky Anderson, Bob Moose, NBC's Game of the Week bites the dust, Jeffrey Maier should have been sent to juvie, Pete's Tweets, and quotes from Ted Turner and a reading of a bit of 'Casey at the Bat'

Send us a textA pet bat? A look into the mind of a convicted serial killer? Some of the best horror movies of the 1990s?Episode 165 of the podcast is scary good.It kicks off with a terrifying look into the mind of a serial killer. Hadden Clark is a name longtime listeners might be familiar with due to his connection to the Lady of the Dunes documentary. However, he is in his own right a twisted individual. We take a look at his own life story, with part of it being in his own words.Things get much lighter as we go way Back In the Day and go over the brief time my family had a bat as a pet. How did Brownie arrive? How did Brownie leave our family? It's all in here.This week's Top 5 is a solution to the question of what 1990s horror movies you should watch during Spooky Season. We look at some of the best the decade had to offer. How many of these have you seen?There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the infamous Black Sox baseball scandal. For more great content become a subscriber on Patreon!Helpful Links from this EpisodeThe Lady of the Dunes.comPurchase My New Book Cape Cod Beyond the Beach!In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comWear Your Wish.com - Clothing, Accessories, and moreDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogUPDATE: Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Weiser Case - Rolling Stone.comWebcam Weekly Wrapup PodcastListen to Episode 164 here Support the show

Despite his career ending in ignomy 104 years ago this week, Joe Jackson remains a larger than life figure iin baseball and in American culture. But so much of how we picture Jackson is wrong, says former executive director of the Shoeless Joe Museum Dan Wallach (@shoelesspodcast). We talk with Dan about the man behind the myth and why it persists. Plus, happy birthday to Bernard Gilkey and Urban Shocker! And farewell to Jim Umbarger and Doug Creek.

Braves on a roll, Soler's return, Olson & d'Arnaud homers, Freddie Freeman's family needs your prayers, Bryce Harper & Phillies swoon, Kershaw's streak ends, UGA dumps Ra Ra, LSU welcomes back perv, Finebaum not going anywhere, Falcons sign best Canadian QB, Paris Olympics hold first freestyle domestic violence event, woman-beating okay says IOC, Andy Murray retires, Title IX gutted, Mike Tyson says he'll fight Algerian man, libs attack Pat McAfee, Katie Ledecky greatest ever, middle-aged Turk shoots his way to stardom, Belgian swimmer tries to avoid French Brown Trout floating in the Seine, NFL Hall of Fame game washed out but not before new kickoff rules unveiled, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Dream Team Atlanta Olympics, Michael Phelps, Ace Gutowsky, Lamar Hunt, Tim Wakefield, Walter Johnson vs Ty Cobb, Black Sox acquitted, Rogers Hornsby fired for borrowing $ from his players to cover gambling debts, yellow baseballs, Thurman Munson dies, Bob Gibson, Johnny Mize, Rube Foster, I met Ernie Harwell in Cooperstown, Jackie Robinson stamp, Carlton Fish, Ozzie Guillen, Kevin Seitzer's hot day, Tom Seaver, Rollie Fingers, Hal Newhouser, Yankee fans rude to Canadians, Babe Ruth's roommate Jimmie Reese, plus This Day in Sports History, the last Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and quotes from General Omar Bradley & Dave LaPoint

Joined today by reporter and author of the new book "The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City", Kevin Baker. Kevin shares about writing for the local newspaper at age 13, moving to NYC in the 70's and what the Big Apple was like back then. We chat about his new book, spanning from the Civil War - World War 2. The research that went into it, how he juggled writing about the city, the origins of baseball, and authors that influenced this book. We go over the first baseball superstar James Creighton, who played in the 1850's, the crazy life of John McGraw, and the career and passing of Christy Mathewson. Kevin imparts how NYC molded the game of baseball, the characters who influenced the game, and how the game was almost ruined by Hal Chase and the Black Sox scandal. We chat about Babe Ruth, how he saved baseball, how he's the greatest ever, and some stories about the Big Fella'. We go over racism in and out of the game in NYC, why the Dodgers left Brooklyn and the Giants left Harlem. Red Barber on the radio, Martin Dihigo being the Cuban Babe Ruth, Fred Merkle and more. All this plus talk about cool memorabilia, drunk texting Ken Burns, and the game Kevin wishes he could have witnessed live. All this and more with a true historian of New York City. Follow Kevin here: https://kevinbaker.info/

With Mike out on vacation and the annual SABR convention just on the horizon, it's a great time to revisit one of our earliest episodes with our favorite person from SABR, Jacob Pomrenke (@buckweaver), on the 103rd anniversary of the start of the Black Sox trial.