Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Posnanski

Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski join Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

Today on The Gist, a look into the local New York controversy surrounding Mayor Zoran Mamdani's initiative to stream World Cup and NBA Finals games on Link NYC kiosks. Then, television writer-producer Michael Schur and veteran sports columnist Joe Posnanski return for the conclusion of their interview discussing their collaborative book, Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love. The duo unpacks how the modern NIL system has injected absolute chaos into college sports, the psychological dynamic of fan entitlement, and why the intense burden of aging outpaces our raw desire for stadium treks. Then, in the spiel, a deep dive into the high-stakes Democratic primary in New York's 13th congressional district. Produced by Corey Wara Edited by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Schur is a TV writer and producer best known for creating Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. He also worked on The Office and played Mose, Dwight's delightfully odd cousin. Impressive credentials, of course—but most importantly to us, he's a massive baseball fan. That may even be underselling it. Mike joins Tim Kurkjian and Jeff to talk baseball, including the fact that both he and Tim were at Pedro Martínez's legendary 17-strikeout game against the Yankees. Was that the greatest pitching season ever? The three also dive into their shared love of storytelling and why the best baseball stories often stick with us as much as the games themselves. Is it any surprise that one of television's great writers appreciates a great story? Schur also praises the Brewers for their knack for pulling off incredible trades and shares his deep admiration for Shohei Ohtani, encouraging everyone to appreciate just how remarkable a player he is. And, of course, there's Mike's new book, Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love, co-authored with sportswriter Joe Posnanski. Released in May 2026, the book explores fandom across sports, music, and beyond, celebrating the passion that brings people together. Pick up a copy online or wherever books are sold. One quick editorial note: this episode was recorded on June 10, just one day before Jeff and his wife, Emily, welcomed their son, Bodie, into the world. Thanks so much for watching and listening, and thanks for being part of our family. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Gist, sorting through the deluge of "freedom" branding in modern politics. Then, television writer-producer Michael Schur and veteran sports columnist Joe Posnanski join the show to discuss their new book, Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love. The duo breaks down the distinct differences between the community of live sports and the parasocial mirror of television fandom, how showrunners selectively weaponize casting to subvert audience expectations, and why fans willingly wager their emotional happiness on unpredictable, unscripted outcomes. Produced by Corey Wara Edited by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to discuss Max Scherzer recording his 3500th strikeout, his outing and the looming decision at catcher with Alejandro Kirk returning in the coming days. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider (29:26) reflects on last season, the atmosphere in the Blue Jays clubhouse and the copious amount of walks he's earned at Triple-A. Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski (50:11), authors of "Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love", discuss the vision behind the book, travels while completing the project, Vladimir Guerrero's struggles, the Boston Red Sox's issues and more. Lastly, Leo Morgenstern (1:21:08) describes why the 2026 season is the year of the left-handed hitter and gives his take on where the Jays stand at midway point of June. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

"I'm a fan of you." Joe Posnanski traveled from sporting event to sporting event in search of the deepest fandom at the heart of sports. Mike Schur was also there. They join the show to discuss their 8-hour stint at Buffalo Wild Wings and their trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, as Dan badgers them with his typical combative attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have billionaire owners left us in the twilight of American fandom? Are crying Liverpool fans actually the cure for male loneliness? And is the NFL offseason running out of juice? Would you get married during the Super Bowl on Valentine's Day? Plus: Jim Thome's farm adjacency, Regis Philbin analytics, Gerry and the Pacemakers, institutional investors, the worst pandemic crowd... and feeding a sandwich to Stugotz on Microsoft Teams.• Read "Big Fan" • Subscribe to The PosCast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski stop by to talk about their latest book, BIG FAN. Since both of them have been on the podcast before, we switch up the fatherhood topics. They share some great parenting stories. Next we talk about the blending of fatherhood and their book, BIG FAN connect. They share the inspiration for this book and what events they each forced each other to attend to write about their experience. I even open up a pack of baseball cards to have a fun way to end the interview. There is even a fun connection with a player in the pack that I opened during the podcast. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Michael Schur  Michael Schur is an Emmy Award–winning American television producer and writer. He created or co-created the comedy series Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, and A Man on the Inside, after getting his start on Saturday Night Live and The Office. Schur lives in California with his wife, Jennifer Philbin, and their children. About Joe Posnanski Joe Posnanski is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including Why We Love Baseball, Why We Love Football, and The Baseball 100, and has been named National Sportswriter of the Year by five different organizations. He writes at JoePosnanski.com and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Margo and their ancient poodle Westley. About BIG FAN Bestselling authors and podcast hosts Joe Posnanski and Mike Schur love games—almost any game!—and they bring readers to the front row (and sometimes even right onto the field). Whether ringside at WrestleMania in Las Vegas, singing along with the maniacs at the World Darts Championships in London, or just watching eight straight hours of football at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Dallas, they bring us to the very heart of what it means to love something so much it hurts. Through crushing defeats and glorious wins, whether cheering penalty kicks with 65,000 fans in Liverpool or beholding a chess master castling in dead silence, BIG FAN is about why we love what we love and how fandom connects us in a time when so much else pulls us apart.  Make sure you follow Joe on Instagram over at @jposnanski. Plus pick up BIG FAN wherever you purchase books. Also, make sure you check out the The PosCast wherever you get your podcasts.  CodeMonkey Is This Week's Sponsor  CodeMonkey is an AWARD-WINNING online platform that teaches kids real coding languages like CoffeeScript and Python. Children and teenagers learn block-based and text-based coding through an engaging game-like environment. Millions of CodeMonkey's students are now excited about coding! CodeMonkey does not require prior coding experience to teach and is designed for schools, clubs, and home use. Do you want to start coding now? Kids from 5-14 years old can learn block-coding, text-coding, CoffeeScript and Python all while playing! Kids as young as 5 can start programming to solve scaffolded puzzles and build their own games. Try it today! Go to their website over at codemonkey.com.  About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more. 

Michael Schur and Joe Posnanaski are here to talk about their new book "Big Fan", which is about the meaning of and search for fandom all over the world. Then, after Sunday's joyous win, Jeff reviews the latest Mets' news (36:05). Join us! #Mets #LGM You can learn about the "Big Fan" tour here: https://www.joeposnanski.com/p/announcing-the-big-fan-tour

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski to discuss their book Big Fan. Blake Snell has been scratched tonight. Are the Dodgers in a way ‘load managing?' What did Myles Turner have to say about the Bucks organization this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Television writer and director Michael Schur and sportswriter Joe Posnanski will be in Kansas City on May 21 for a Rainy Day Books event promoting their new book, "Big Fan: Two Friends, 81,589 miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love."

Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur join the show to promote their new book Big Fan and tell stories of their life and Kansas City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A perfect time to catch up with esteemed writer Joe Posnanski, about to release his new book with Mike Schur, "Big Fan", and concluding his next project "Fifty Seasons" set for release in 2027. The next twelve months also include one daughter graduating from college, and another marrying. All that and his highly successful "Joe Blogs" newsletter, and more. A great update and pairing with our original "Profiles" interview from a few year past rolled into one enjoyable listen!

January 25, 1908. Harry Houdini is the most famous magician in America. He's known for his escapes – from handcuffs, boxes, jail cells, even a giant football. But the escape act is getting old, and ticket sales aren't what they used to be. And on this day, an under-capacity audience at the Columbia Theater in St. Louis is about to witness Houdini's most dangerous escape yet… from death itself. How did a Hungarian immigrant named Erik Weisz become Harry Houdini? And when his career was fading, how did Houdini embrace death to bring it back to life? Special thanks to our guest, Joe Posnanski, author of The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini. Additional thanks to San Diego magician Tom Interval for providing archival audio of Houdini. ** This episode originally aired Jan 25, 2021. Get in touch: historythisweekpodcast@history.com  Follow on Instagram: @historythisweek Follow on Facebook: ⁠HISTORY This Week Podcast⁠ To stay updated: http://historythisweekpodcast.com 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

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of interviews and guest appearances during the past week with The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Jeremy Fowler, Mary Kay Cabot, Joe Posnanski, Pete Fiutak, and Albert Breer.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of interviews and guest appearances during the past week with The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Jeremy Fowler, Mary Kay Cabot, Joe Posnanski, Pete Fiutak, and Albert Breer.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of interviews and guest appearances during the past week with The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Featuring Jeremy Fowler, Mary Kay Cabot, Joe Posnanski, Pete Fiutak, and Albert Breer.

Joe Posnanski joined Jeff Phelps and Daryl Ruiter in the midst of the head coaching search. What are the keys to making this organization successful again? Plus the Dodgers making another gigantic signing with Kyle Tucker -- Is baseball ruined?

Full Second Hour of Baskin and Phelps on January 16, 2026

In this week's episode, the Sports Literati mourn last year's devastating Blue Jays World Series loss while they discuss Joe Posnanski's book on the history of baseball. They also discuss whether they could write their own “50 Moments” book — on college basketball or American football.Check out Dave's Substack for more! https://davidmhsu.substack.com/

Six hours and 39 minutes after it started, a walk-off home run ended the 18-inning, World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The second-longest game in postseason history saw a record 19 pitchers take the mound, and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and reached base nine times. Stephanie Sy has more with sportswriter Joe Posnanski. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Chris is joined by prolific sportswriter Joe Posnanski to discuss his 2009 book, The Machine: A Hot Team, a Legendary Season, and a Heart-Stopping World Series: The Story of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Reds' legendary victory, they discuss the personalities, politics, and drama that culminated in what is considered […]

The best interviews and guest appearances on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the past week. Featuring Brian Baldinger, Jeremy Fowler, Nick Koston, Joe Posnanski, Paul Hoynes, and Justin Lada.

The best interviews and guest appearances on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the past week. Featuring Brian Baldinger, Jeremy Fowler, Nick Koston, Joe Posnanski, Paul Hoynes, and Justin Lada.

The best interviews and guest appearances on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the past week. Featuring Brian Baldinger, Jeremy Fowler, Nick Koston, Joe Posnanski, Paul Hoynes, and Justin Lada.

Even though football season has taken the sports world by storm, it's still baseball season, and 3PP listeners know we have a love for baseball. We're thrilled to be joined by 'The Baseball 100' author, and author of many other books, Joe Posnanski to talk about that book, his love for baseball, other books on his shelf, and plenty more! The Owosso Trojans football team is off to a 3-0 start, and their head coach Ron Tyner joins us in the Prep Spotlight to talk about how he's turned that program around. Also, the Lions and Wolverines make statements, the Spartans are off to a 3-0 start, and plenty more! Take a listen and hit us up @3pointpod! Thanks to: Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center, Rivals Taphouse & Grille, Nichols Painting, AZee Branding Solutions, Kori Shook & Associates, Jacobs Insurance, Success Group Mortgage & Servicing, Shiawassee County Fair, Nelson House Funeral Home, SportsNet MI

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Joe Posnanski joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the Guardians' playoff push as the regular season comes to a close and what it will take for Cleveland to have legitimate post season hopes. He talked about how likely it is for the Guardians to take over the Tigers in the division, what their depth looks like from a post-season perspective, and whether he thinks Emmanuel Clase or Luis Ortiz will get a chance to come back to the league. He also shared his thoughts on Kevin Stefanski and the Browns' quarterback situation.

The ever prolific Joe Posnanski this week announced the release of his new book "Big Fan" with his good friend Michael Schur, making it a perfect time to revisit our conversation from earlier this year when he released his previous book "Why We Love Baseball". We discuss that and then reprise his full Profile and life story from a couple of years back. Funny, engaging, and a remarkable storyteller, including his own. Enjoy!

What would have happened to Tom Brady if the Browns had drafted him? Can you be good at sports if you're named Eugene? Should there have been a foul call? Is Bill Belichick okay? And, most importantly, how do we educate if we are afraid of ourselves admitting we don't know things? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Posnanski joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the Guardians' upcoming season and what his expectations are for the team after they won the division in 2024. He shared his thoughts on the team's off season moves and why he thinks the moves they made were beneficial. He also talked about why no one is picking Cleveland to win the AL Central and whether or not a salary cap is coming in Major League Baseball.

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 A return visit with Joe Posnanski. Baseball is back and Joe's "Why We Love Baseball" bestseller is coming out in paperback, so a perfect time to reprise our conversation from just a bit back when the hardcover edition launched. A great family and baseball historical chat with one of the best around. A storyteller supreme to enjoy!

Sports journalist Joe Posnanski is a diehard baseball fan, but deep down, he knows what Americans really love: football on Sundays.

Has spending in baseball gone too far? Are underdogs being left with zero chance to succeed in the sport? Legendary baseball writer and host of “The PosCast” Joe Posnanski joins Jordan and Peter to discuss the ripple effects of the Juan Soto deal. Plus, what do Utah State, Texas A&M, and UCLA have in common? They're all underdog NCAA teams you should keep an early eye on before March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has spending in baseball gone too far? Are underdogs being left with zero chance to succeed in the sport? Legendary baseball writer and host of “The PosCast” Joe Posnanski joins Jordan and Peter to discuss the ripple effects of the Juan Soto deal. Plus, what do Utah State, Texas A&M, and UCLA have in common? They're all underdog NCAA teams you should keep an early eye on before March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for one of our favorite AMDG traditions: Our annual Christmas draft. It's an idea we stole outright from the sportswriter Joe Posnanski's podcast, so a tip of the Santa hat to him. For newcomers, this is how a Christmas draft works: First, host Mike Jordan Laskey picks a Christmas related category. This year, it's Christmas objects. Some guests and Mike take turns selecting their favorite individual members of that category. It's like a draft that the NFL or NBA sponsors. Once someone makes a specific pick, that option is off the board for everyone else. We do three rounds. This year, we two guests: Sister Bethany Welch, SSJ, and Father Marty Ngo, SJ. A nun, a priest, and a father of three walk into a podcast… the jokes just write themselves. We asked Bethany and Marty to introduce themselves at the top of the show, so I won't say too much about them. But we think you'll see why we invited them – they're two people who are both deeply spiritual, immensely creative and just joys to be around. We're grateful for their vocations. And we're grateful to all you out there in AMDG land for spending some of your busy holiday season with us. All of us here at the Jesuit Conference wish you a very merry Christmas and a blessed 2025. Sister Bethany Welch, SSJ: https://jesuitmedialab.org/how-this-catholic-sister-used-art-to-prepare-for-taking-vows/ Fr. Marty Ngo, SJ: https://www.jesuits.org/profile/martin-huynh-ngo-sj/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

The front window has been well decorated by mom and dad, the Polar Expresses have been ordered, and it is officially Holiday Season. So, what books are you going to buy for your friends and families? Well, let us tell you: - "James," by Percival Everett, Hannah's pick for book of the year (even if it didn't win the Booker). - "Orbital," by Samantha Harvey, which Sam somehow hasn't read yet, but is about astronauts and what it's like to be human (also, it's "James S A Corey," the fake name of two guys who wrote the Expanse series, not "S A Andrews" who doesn't seem to be a person).  - "Lazarus Man," by Richard Price, which should be big, by all rights, but who knows? Seems like a good book for literary dudes. - "The Serviceberry," by Robin Wall Kimmerer, which is great for the right open-minded reader. They have to be anti-capitalist, probably.  - "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," by Amy Tan, who is very much alive despite having been in a band with Stephen King in the 1990s, we think. We also use the word "flexi-bound" in describing this book.  - "The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics," by Chad Finn, who really lucked out with the Cs winning the championship just as he was finishing up.  - "Why We Love Football," by Joe Posnanski, a follow-up to "The Baseball 100," which is easily digestible and fits with the attention spans of teenaged boys.  - "Be Ready When the Luck Happens," by Ina Garten, a memoir by the super-famous chef, who Sam has never encountered in any way for some reason. This involves a sidebar on Martha Stewart. - "Heartbreak Is the National Anthem," by Rob Sheffield, which is shaping up to be one of the first important examinations of what Taylor Swift means for the future of popular music.  - "Small Things Like These," by Claire Keegan, which is going to be even huger, now that there's a movie.  - "Say Nothing," by Patrick Radden Keefe, which is going to be even huger, now that there's a limited series.  - "Wicked," by Gregory Maguire, which is going to be even huger, now that there's a movie, and may get you to buy others of his books, which will likely disappoint you.  - "The Women," by Kristen Hannah, which is emerging as maybe Hannah's most important book, dealing with the Vietnam War as it does and speaking to women about that time in a unique way.  - "Impossible Creatures," by Katherine Rundell, which is emerging as the best book for middle schoolers of the season. 

Joe Posnanski joins Baskin & Phelps (Dan Menningen in for Jeff Phelps) to give his thoughts on what could happen in Game 5 of the ALDS, how the Guardians can matchup with Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, his thoughts on the new playoff format, and if he thinks either Deshaun Watson or Kevin Stefanski is to blame for the Browns 1-4 start.

Baskin & Phelps (Dan Menningen in for Jeff Phelps) discuss if the Guardians need to advance in order to make this season a success, Joe Posnanski joins the show to discuss the Guardians & Browns, plus suggestions on how to watch two games on two TVs at once.

In his new book, "Why We Love Football: A History In 100 Moments," bestselling sportswriter Joe Posnanski tells stories that range from the sport's quirkiest moments to its most historic. He says Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is "unlike anybody we've ever seen."

Posnanski breaks down the biggest upsets, outrageous plays, and outstanding players to show why — despite its many faults — each fall millions turn back to football as one of this nation's true pastimes.

Kay Adams hosted the latest episode of 'Up & Adams' on FanDuel TV and YouTube live! In today's episode, Kay shares the top storylines that are being under-reacted to after Week 1 in the NFL. Next, Super Bowl Champion tight end Rob Gronkowski gives his thoughts on former quarterback Tom Brady's debut in the broadcasting booth, the San Francisco 49ers' outlook with running back Christian McCaffrey's injury, and what stood out in the New England Patriots' upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Then, author Jos Posnanski talks about his new book, Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments. Finally, Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards discusses the team's Week 1 win, the debut of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, and facing the Houston Texans' explosive offense in Week 2.

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as always, it's an absolute pleasure to be with you. Today, we have a very special guest who's made a remarkable name for himself in the world of sports writing—Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski.Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski has a gift for capturing the essence of the sports we love, and today, he's here to talk about his latest book, Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments. If you're a football fan—or even if you're not—this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on America's most beloved sport. Joe Posnanski will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out our website for more details, and also at Smithsonian Associates site.  Imagine the thrill of Joe Montana's epic touchdown pass to Dwight Clark in 1981, the tension as the ball soared through the air, and the eruption of joy as Clark made “The Catch” that would forever be etched into football history. As a long time 49er Faithful fan, I remember it well.  Or think of the pure, improbable magic of Eli Manning's “Helmet Catch” that led the New York Giants to a stunning victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. These are the moments that make football more than just a game—they're part of our cultural fabric.But how do we choose the greatest moments in a sport so rich in history? That's the challenge Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski has taken on. My thanks to author and Smithsonian Associate Joe Posnanski for his generous time today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to Sam Heninger, Executive Producer for his help in making today's show the high quality program it always is.  And of course my thanks to you my wonderful audience here on the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.  Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks, everybody and we'll see you next week.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

After playing a game of Against the Spread, Dan has an important question: What do you first think of when you hear Will Smith's name? Then, Jeff Francoeur tells an incredible Bobby Cox story, the joy of pushing stuff off of your desk in frustration, and Chris Cote declares that it's officially "run through a wall for your coach" season. Plus, it's time for another episode of The Pitch Clock! Jeremy, Roy, and Chris compete as Taylor tests their knowledge on Opening Day Starting Pitchers from the year 2000, and Jeremy chats with MLB expert Joe Posnanski about the Atlanta Braves playoff chase, Chicago White Sox misery, and the best player in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Poscast' host/bestselling author Joe Posnanski and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss his new ‘Why We Love Football' book, when we can expect to see an automated strike zone or a balls & strikes challenge system in MLB, and more. Tom previews the NFC East and dives into the top storylines for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders for the 2024 season.   Tom breaks down the latest in the Brandon Aiyuk/49ers contract stalemate.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where did baseball come from? Why is every stadium unique? And how do you make it to the Hall of Fame? For half the year, baseball remains a national pastime in the USA. It is also a game of many myths, and plenty of legends. In this episode, Don speaks to one of them - Joe Posnanski is a two time Emmy Award winner and has been named National Sportswriter of the Year by five different organizations. From Gaylord Perry's moonshot, to the teenage girl who pitched for Babe Ruth, to the crossing of barriers of race and gender in major league baseball, Joe takes us through some of the key moments in baseball history.Joe's book on this subject is 'Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments': https://linktr.ee/WhyWeLoveBaseballUK.Produced and edited by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for $1 per month for 3 months with code AMERICANHISTORY sign up at https://historyhit.com/subscription/ You can take part in our listener survey here.

After kicking things off with the Suey Nominations for Best Musical Performance, Joe Posnanski is here to try and convince us to love baseball ahead of his new book, "Why We Love Baseball," and give us his Top 5 Baseball Moments Even We Would Love. Plus, the Suey Nominations for Best Laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant is joined by Joe Posnanski and Brian Koppelman to discuss what to do with Shohei Ohtani and the epic Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Amin Elhassan welcome Joe Posnanski to Meadowlarkers 69 to discuss rule changes in baseball. The crew breaks down the severity of the pitch clock's impact, why the game has gotten longer over the years, why it matters that Major League Baseball is being proactive, the unintended consequences, and what other changes may be coming down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices