Podcast appearances and mentions of Johnny Bench

Send us Fan MailJoin Randy Freking and Jack Greiner for an engaging conversation with Cammy Dierking, a trailblazer in sports broadcasting, avid athlete, and lifelong Reds fan. Cammy shares her incredible journey from growing up in Cincinnati during the Big Red Machine era to making history as one of the first female sports anchors in the country. Plus, her unique insights into Reds history, memorable games, and her life beyond the camera—highlighted by her Olympic-level athletic pursuits and love for her family and Colorado's outdoor adventures.In this episode:Cammy's early Reds memories and favorite players from the Big Red MachineHer experience growing up in Cincinnati and playing neighborhood baseballTransition from sports to news broadcasting to support her familyMemorable interviews with legends like Michael Jordan, Desmond Tutu, and presidentsHighlights from her journalism career, including iconic moments at Reds gamesPersonal athletic achievements: marathons, Ironman triathlons, and college swimmingHer top Reds uniform and baseball moviesHeartwarming stories as a grandmother, including her grandkids and the "Gaga Tour"A playful look at Reds history: trades, top players, and favorite uniformsHer picks for Reds' Mount Rushmore and legendary momentsTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Cammie's Reds fandom origins 01:18 - Growing up in Cincinnati during the Big Red Machine era 02:30 - Favorite Reds players and neighborhood baseball stories 03:12 - Her father's influence as an NBA player and Reds access 04:19 - Favorite Reds manager sparky Anderson 05:38 - Cammie's athletic pursuits: marathons, triathlons, college swimming 07:11 - Transition from sports to television broadcasting and breaking barriers 08:42 - Her educational background and college sports experience 10:09 - Reasons for switching from sports to news and family considerations 12:09 - Post-retirement life in Colorado and family joys 13:20 - Memorable interviews with icons like Michael Jordan and Desmond Tutu 15:15 - Covering the 2000 Hall of Fame ceremonies and experiences in Cooperstown 16:18 - What Cammie has been up to since leaving Channel 12 17:35 - Most memorable Reds moments and favorite game nights 19:35 - Revisiting Reds decisions with a time machine 21:05 - Reds players or teams she despises or loves to hate 21:53 - Reds players on her Mount Rushmore, including Pete Rose and Johnny Bench 23:05 - Dream dinner party with Reds legends like Sparky and Tony Perez 24:49 - Favorite ballpark snack and memorable nights at the ballpark 25:13 - Watching Pete Rose break Ty Cobb's record 26:17 - Clutch moments in Reds history and her ideal pinch hitter 27:42 - Reds pitchers she trusts in high-pressure situations 28:33 - Her favorite baseball movie: Field of Dreams 29:10 - Walk-up song choice: Lose Yourself by Eminem 30:31 - Favorite Reds uniform and nostalgic appreciation for the classic look 31:44 - Most memorable visit to the ballpark, including the tragic opening day with John McSherry 32:47 - Amazing moments like Billy Bates' heroics and Paul O'Neill's raw talent 36:10 - Nicest Reds player she's met and Reds hairdo favorites 37:07 - Reds players with the best hair, including Yasiel Puig's mohawk 38:46 - Most legendary Reds game she witnessed live, including fireworks and personal milestones 40:04 - Closing thoughts, her life as a grandmother, and Colorado adventuresThanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more stories, insights, and laughs with your favorite Reds personalities and sports fans. Jack thanks the listeners

Send us Fan MailIn this lively episode, Jim Moehring shares stories about his deep-rooted Cincinnati baseball fandom, his journey in establishing Holy Grail, and his affectionate ties to Reds legends and memories. Whether you're a Reds enthusiast or a local history buff, Jim's insights bring the Cincinnati baseball scene to life.Jim's insights reflect a true Cincinnati sports icon's perspective—passionate, humorous, and dedicated to community. His stories of legendary moments and local development showcase the vibrant spirit of Cincinnati baseball and downtown life.Key Topics Covered: Jim's earliest memories of Cincinnati Reds and fan experiences as a kid gazing at dry cleaner windows displaying jerseys; His childhood baseball teams, favorite players like Johnny Bench, and the significance of memorabilia; Behind-the-scenes stories of how Johnny Bench personally signed a plaque at Holy Grail; The origins of Holy Grail, how Jim seized the name and built a local sports bar brand; Playing a role in the development of Downtown Cincinnati, including insights on the banks area and its evolution Memorable moments, including the 2015 All-Star Game and legendary Reds games like Billy Bates' game-winning hit Insights on Reds management decisions, rivals like the Cubs and Cardinals, and players he admires His ideal Reds roster, including players he'd love to see in a Reds uniform today The importance of supporting local independent businesses in Cincinnati; Jim's legendary restaurant stories, including rushes on opening days and the crazy pace of starting Holy Grail during the Reds' Opening Day; Favorite baseball movies, such as Sandlot, and top moments like the 1990 World Series; The most amazing game moments Jim has witnessed firsthand, including Hernandez's walk-off homer; His pick for the clutch player to bat in the bottom of the ninth and his chosen Reds pitcher for high-stakes situations; Nostalgic favorites, including Reds from the '90s and legendary figures like Pete Rose and Johnny Bench; Jim's dream dinner guests, including Reds legends and team staff; and Fun anecdotes involving Reds personalities and local Cincinnati hotspots. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Jim Moehring and his Cincinnati baseball roots 02:30 - Jim's childhood teams and favorite players 04:36 - Johnny Bench tales and memorabilia behind Holy Grail 08:05 - How Holy Grail was established and Cincinnati restaurant scene 09:39 - Holy Grail's early days and downtown development insights 13:21 - Opening Holy Grail during Reds home opener rushes 15:46 - Local support and the importance of independent businesses 19:55 - Ideas for downtown Cincinnati enhancements and arena prospects 23:16 - Stories of Reds' management decisions and rivalries 27:26 - Reds players who made the Mount Rushmore in Jim's eyes 28:12 - Dream Reds lineup for a dinner party 32:45 - Clutch moments and legendary game highlights 36:06 - Reds players and legends Jim admires most 40:12 - Most memorable Reds game moments witnessed 42:07 - Closing remarks and future hopes for Reds and CincinnatiConnect with Jim Moehring: Holy Grail Cincinnati Facebook Holy Grail Instagram   Jack thanks the listeners

Episode 622 of the Sports Media Podcast features two guests. First up is Al Michaels, the lead game-caller for Prime Video's football package since 2022 and an iconic figure in sports broadcasting. Michaels has called prime-time NFL football for the past 40 seasons. He is followed by Sports Business Journal media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast, Michaels discusses Amazon's schedule this season; how he feels about the Lions at Bills opener and the number of times he has been on the call when a new NFL stadium has opened; Prime Video's very strong end of season schedule including Texans vs. Eagles on Christmas Eve in Philadelphia, followed by Ravens vs. Bengals in Cincinnati on New Year's Eve; what it's like to call games on Black Friday games; the NFL playing games in  London, Paris Madrid, Munich, Melbourne, Rio and Mexico City; his fondness for newspapers; watching the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal with Johnny Bench and Pete Rose; how he is approaching his career at this point and why he has happy to be on a year by year deal and more. Karp comes on to discuss the NFL schedule; what each of the networks said about their allotment of games; the NFL's post-schedule conference call with reporters and a shoutout to ESPN PR staffer Mac Nwulu. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. 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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Inside Sports with Al Eschbach -Line drive to the face, Johnny Bench-Binger, Thunder documentary-Baxter Holmes, the Texas hate-level and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Inside Sports Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the last 50 years, only four catchers, under the age of 21, had been handed a Major League starting catcher's job; Bob Didier, Johnny Bench, Butch Wynegar and Ivan Rodriguez. That is until Opening Day 2005, when a certain St. Paul, Minnesota prodigy took the reigns for his hometown Minnesota Twins. Joe Mauer would establish his legendary status while playing catcher and first-base for the franchise. His strong mid-west roots and dedication to his craft would help him become one of the most respected players of his era. Known or his sharp baseball instincts, exceptional skills with a bat in his hand and his work behind the dish. Joe left a lasting legacy, not only for his achievements on the field, but also for his positive impact on his community and his dedication to giving back. Whether it was amassing three batting titles, or winning league MVP honors; the hometown hero didn't just join the ranks of all-time catchers, he was a revolutionary at his position, and created a class of his own. #JoeMauer #MinnesotaTwins #CretinDerhamHallHighSchool #TonyLessman #JakeMauer #BillyMauer #BobbyBowden #ToriiHunter #JustinMorneau #JeffCarter #BaseballAmerica #HubertHumphreyMetroDome #TargetField

In the last 50 years, only four catchers, under the age of 21, had been handed a Major League starting catcher's job; Bob Didier, Johnny Bench, Butch Wynegar and Ivan Rodriguez. That is until Opening Day 2005, when a certain St. Paul, Minnesota prodigy took the reigns for his hometown Minnesota Twins. Joe Mauer would establish his legendary status while playing catcher and first-base for the franchise. His strong mid-west roots and dedication to his craft would help him become one of the most respected players of his era. Known or his sharp baseball instincts, exceptional skills with a bat in his hand and his work behind the dish. Joe left a lasting legacy, not only for his achievements on the field, but also for his positive impact on his community and his dedication to giving back. Whether it was amassing three batting titles, or winning league MVP honors; the hometown hero didn't just join the ranks of all-time catchers, he was a revolutionary at his position, and created a class of his own. #JoeMauer #MinnesotaTwins #CretinDerhamHallHighSchool #TonyLessman #JakeMauer #BillyMauer #BobbyBowden #ToriiHunter #JustinMorneau #JeffCarter #BaseballAmerica #HubertHumphreyMetroDome #TargetField

Send us Fan MailThree Elder Panthers share their stories about spring training, their younger fandom, favorite players, their choices for Reds Mount Rushmore, players/teams they dislike, and much more. Entertaining to say the least!Key FrameworksLifelong fandom storiesSpring training behind-the-scenesIconic moments in Reds historyAction ItemsShare your own Reds memories on social mediaVisit spring training sites to experience the Reds cultureLearn more about Reds legends and historySound Bites"Jim Maloney was my favorite player.""Pete Rose's fight in the 73 playoffs.""The Johnny Bench home run story."Chapters00:00Introduction to Lifelong Reds Fandom03:19Early Memories of Baseball and the Reds06:21Favorite Players and Personal Connections09:17Spring Training Experiences and Connections12:18Reflections on Reds Management Decisions14:23Despicable Players and Rivalries24:00Nostalgic Baseball Memories24:34Living in the Heart of Rivalry27:51Mount Rushmore of Reds Legends31:42Memorable Ballpark Experiences38:00Dream Players in a Reds Uniform41:02Significant Moments Away from the Ballpark44:48Clutch Moments and Legendary Players47:53Baseball Legends and Favorite Players48:54The Best Baseball Movies51:23Iconic Baseball Uniforms53:15Unsung Heroes of Baseball55:21Bench Clearing Brawls and Tough Players57:23Memorable Moments in Baseball History Jack thanks the listeners

Thom talks with Cincinnati Reds legend Johnny Bench and Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman to start Opening Day week

Thom talks with Cincinnati Reds legend Johnny Bench and Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman to start Opening Day weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Irritable Dad Syndrome is a real barn burner.Episode 298 is a special collection of deleted stories, outtakes, and previously recorded segments that spiral from Weather Channel rants to dream anxiety about sketching Johnny Bench — and somehow land on “Hank the Sesame Street Bigot.”In this episode: • Why every Weather Channel alert feels like the apocalypse • A Mini Cooper powered entirely by orange juice • The brilliance of the Imperial March and orchestral “jam sessions” • Calling Walmart Vision Center during a “medical emergency” • Darin's Johnny Bench dream disaster • Comfort movies like The Shawshank Redemption • Favstar-era Twitter joke notebooks • Glow-in-the-dark toothpaste, Invisible Turkey, and Perverted SquirrelDad life. Pop culture. Nostalgia. Tangents that collapse mid-sentence.Classic Irritable Dad Syndrome chaos.#DadLife #ComedyPodcast #PopCultureHumor #GenXHumor #JohnnyBench #StarWars #WalmartStories #PodcastComedySupport the showThank you so much for listening to this episode! If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show!All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndromeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndromeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndromeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndromeTwitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritableTons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

Michael "Rooster" Phelan The "Moral Dilemma" Punch: Rooster delivers a powerful segment questioning his fandom for the New York Giants after disturbing emails surfaced regarding co-owner Steve Tisch. He takes a firm stance, stating he cannot support the team if Tisch is not forced out, sparking a deep debate on the morality of sports ownership. The "Bald Vanity" Rant: In a lighter but equally passionate moment, Rooster "punches" male athlete vanity, specifically mocking LeBron James and Jalen Brown for using hair polish and a boxer whose toupee flew off mid-fight. Homer Hopes: Rooster expresses his "homer" hope for the Giants to hire a disciplinarian coach like Tom Coughlin or John Harbaugh to bring structure to the team's young talent. Chris "Bison" Nace National Catchers Day Celebration: Bison brings an entire roster of legendary catchers—including Josh Gibson, Johnny Bench, and Gary Carter—to "the bar" in honor of National Catchers Day. The Washington Post Defense: Bison delivers a stinging "punch" to Jeff Bezos for the decline of The Washington Post's sports section, lamenting the loss of embedded local reporting and the impact on the sports community. Skepticism of the "Upstart" Patriots: Bison mockingly refers to the New England Patriots as an "upstart franchise" that has never been to a Super Bowl, before acknowledging his genuine annoyance that "they're f***ing back". Bryan Pope The Olympic History Buff: Pope shines as the resident expert on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, sharing details about Lindsey Vonn's attempt to be the oldest medalist and the unique "luxury resort" setting of Cortina in the Dolomites. "Sir Barks-a-Lot" & Tennis: Pope explains how his 13-year-old golden retriever, Carmichael (aka Sir Barks-a-Lot), waking him up at 3AM led to him becoming an accidental expert on the Australian Open. The "Pope Stat": He provides the unique trivia that Charlie Puth is the first Jewish singer to perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl. Tobi "House" Millrood The "Birding" Quarterback: House brings fellow "birder" Sam Darnold to the bar, celebrating the quarterback's redemption arc as a "Lasso story" while defending his own hobby of ornithology and bird calls. The Manchester United Haircut Bet: House tracks the viral story of Frank Illett, a fan who hasn't cut his hair in 485 days, betting that if the team wins two more games, they will have him on the pod for a live head-shaving. The "Breaking Away" Comparison: House compares the long-suffering Indiana Hoosiers fans' recent success to the movie Breaking Away, celebrating their journey from "all thin" to a "colossal all-time ride". Patrick "Milk" Mickler The "Quad God" Aficionado: Milk stuns the other hosts with his knowledge of figure skating, introducing them to Ilya Malinin (the "Quad God") and explaining the emotional weight of the team's history following a tragic plane crash. The "Cycle of Hell": Milk provides a cynical but realistic breakdown of the "NFL cycle of hell," where good offensive coordinators are immediately hired away as head coaches, leaving teams like his Buccaneers in a constant state of turnover. The Outdoor Hockey Hype: Milk celebrates the success of the Stadium Series in Tampa, describing the "phenomenal" scene of outdoor hockey in 38-degree Florida weather.

Season 20, Episode 23 of The Adventures of Pipeman. TRIUMPH – WHO IS KICKING OFF THEIR FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS – SET TO HEADLINE THE 23rd ANNUAL CELEBRATION EXOTIC CAR FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT MAKE-A-WISH The annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival (the world's largest exotic car charity event) celebrates its 23rd year this April 10-14, 2026. And this year will feature a concert by iconic rock band Triumph, who is kicking off its first tour in 30 years at the event. Friday, April 10th, 2026 8:00 P.M Orlando, Florida Hard Rock Live Orlando Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour100% of the net proceeds are being donated to Make-a-Wish, to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Formed in Toronto in 1975, Triumph quickly emerged as one of rock's most powerful and influential trios. Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore blended virtuoso musicianship, soaring melodies, and uplifting anthems (including "Lay It On the Line," "Fight the Good Fight," and "Hold On") to define arena rock in the late 70's and '80s. With 16 albums, 25 Gold and Platinum awards, and legendary live shows, Triumph became global superstars, highlighted by co-headlining the US Festival before nearly 500,000 fans. Honored with numerous Hall of Fame inductions and lifetime awards, Triumph's 50-year legacy remains a towering force in rock history. The five-day charity event is a national partner of Make-a-Wish, and has raised more than $7 million since its inception. The centerpiece of the event is the exotic car concours, set in the Disney-developed town of Celebration, Florida. The show features over 300 rare exotic cars, including Pagani, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin, Lotus and more, in addition to race cars and iconic Hollywood movie cars. The event is heavily supported by the Hollywood and sports communities. Chris “Shooter McGavin” McDonald, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Ernie Hudson, John Stamos, Patrick Warburton, Jay Leno, Jim Kelly, Johnny Bench, Johnny Damon, Daniel Baldwin, Paul Teutul Sr., Corey Feldman, Joey Fatone, Arsenio Hall and many others have attended. Previous performers at the event have included Styx, REO Speedwagon, the Beach Boys, Lover Boy, Jay Leno, and Steve Martin and Martin Short. In addition to the concert and concours, the five-day festival also includes an exclusive ZD and ACTA Wine pairing dinner gala and charity auction at the Waldorf Astoria, headed by world renowned Michelin 2* Celebrity Chef Gabriel Kreuther. The event also encompasses a police-escorted exotic car road rally, and two track days at Daytona International Speedway, where the exotic cars run at full speed. More information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit www.celebrationcarshow.com and www.ticketmaster.com/event/22006435CB656053. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.triumphmusic.comClick Here to Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS! Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.Pipeman in the Pit features all kinds of music and interviews with bands & music artists especially in the genres of Heavy Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Goth, Industrial, Alternative, Thrash Metal & Indie Music. Pipeman in the Pit also features press coverage of events, concerts, & music festivals.Pipeman Productions is an artist management company that sponsors the show introducing new local & national talent showcasing new artists & indie artists.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like interviewed as a professional or music guest on The Adventures of Pipeman, Positively Pipeman and/or Pipeman in the Pit?Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.

The year of the pitcher is over. Following a league-wide ERA of 2.98, Denny McLain's 31 wins, and Bob Gibson's 1.12 ERA, the MLB took drastic action; the mound was lowered from 15 inches to 10 inches, and the strike zone was reduced.As the season begins, pitchers are coming to terms with a brand new game, none more so than this match-up between the Los Angeles Dodgers' Don Sutton and the Cincinnati Reds' Jim Maloney. Sutton is looking to refine his precision pitching, and Maloney the new target for the firepower of his fastball.Looking back, it's the Reds' lineup card that's impressive. Reading like a Hall of Fame Induction, you have Johnny Bench behind the plate, Tony Perez and Lee May offering muscle in the middle of the order, Wayne Granger ready to come in as the fireman, and the reigning batting champion of Pete Rose (okay, so maybe not everyone is going to be inducted).The Dodgers leaned into pitching to find success in the sixties, but here comes the Reds with a new approach of churning runs while on offense. It's not quite complete, but the genesis of the Big Red Machine is here. Ewan Spence and the Classic Baseball Radio team bring you this recreated radio broadcast from April 9, 1969. This should not be considered a complete or fully accurate historical record. Nevertheless, this is our story of the game.We thank Retrosheet, Sports Reference, Sports Logos Net, Tom R Audio, and  Crafting The Call.** LINKS **Boxscore:https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CIN/CIN196904090.shtmlJim Maloney looks back on his career (Interview).https://irontontribune.com/2025/06/18/reds-pitching-great-maloney-still-going-strong/How Don Sutton became a Los Angeles Dodgers legend.https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/don-sutton/The Big Red Machine's Spring Breaks At Pacetti Hotelhttps://www.ponceinlet.org/history-and-education/pacetti-hotel-history/the-big-red-machine/ The high-speed impact of Bobby Tolan's arrival in Cincinnati.https://www.redlegnation.com/2017/04/02/the-enigma-of-bobby-tolan/ Pete Rose returns to the Hall conversation as baseball embraces his original sin.https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/15/pete-rose-hall-of-fame-baseball A history of the Dodgers' $100,000 "bonus baby" Willie Crawford.https://ladodgerchronicles.com/remembering-willie-crawford/Remembering 1968, the year of the pitcher.https://thisgreatgame.com/1968-baseball-history/ A Brief Historical Analysis Of Baseball's Divisional Era (1969-1995)https://notesironbound.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-brief-historical-analysis-of.html

The episode kicks off with an exclusive, inside report from one of the hosts, "Bison," who is currently living out a dream at the Washington Nationals fantasy baseball camp. Hear about the full major league treatment—from using the Nationals' spring training facility and clubhouse to getting a pre-game pep talk from the legendary Johnny Bench. Plus, find out how Bison performed in his first live action, driving in the first run of the whole camp, and how he ended up catching most of the game after a teammate got hurt. He even shares a tidbit about having dinner with Ryan Zimmerman.   Bo Nix news and what that means for his team's Super Bowl chances. The focus quickly shifts to the surprising decision by the Buffalo Bills' GM to fire a successful head coach, with the hosts questioning the wisdom of the move and the GM's continued inability to find decent wide receivers for Josh Allen. The crew also gets into an intense debate about Allen, with one host calling him a "turnover machine" and arguing he is not deserving of the "best to never" narrative.   The NFL talk continues with a look at the Bears' unbelievable final drive that tied the game, dissecting the play-calling from Ben Johnson, who was criticized for being too conservative in the red zone. Finally, the show tackles the wild spending in MLB, where they argue the luxury tax structure is now a profit source for owners of low-payroll teams, creating a "sick" situation that is bad for the competitive balance of the sport.

In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the best Reds starting 9 to the table for discussion. The Reds a lot of great players on this team. A lot of Hall of Famers and one player who should of been a Hall of Famer decades ago but it took him dying for them to usher him in, but without me being a Debbie downer lets just appreciate the Reds in all their glory instead of harping on the MLB big mistakes in the past. With that said have a great day everyone and see you all next week ... Peace.

Send JD a text message and be heard!Today's guest #karlpark has worked with @ekusports since 1970 first as #sportsinformationdirector & now as Executive Director of their Athletics HOF.   He has a love of #thoroughbreds & a shareholder in @myracehorse_ which won the @belmontstakes & @kentuckyderby recently.  Karl's a #peterose #bigredmachine  @reds & @bengals fan.  @eku_football talked about the #roykidd era & #wallychambers who was first player to have his number retired by the school & was a first round pick of @chicagobears in 1973.  @ekumbb will be better once @lul1crank is healthy.  @ekuwbb is expecting big things this year.  @eku_xctf is at the D1 #crosscountry championships this weekend.  @ekusoftball @janeworthingtoneku has over 700 career wins.  @carsonpalmer3 that #bengals team in 2005 WC game could have won a #superbowl we both agreed.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

This week on the PayneCast:Cincinnati - Johnny Bench tripNick Kurtz wins AL ROYBig signing day in the Chattanooga areaTSSAA football playoffsGHSA football playoffsGL and Heritage are state cheerleading championsCollege football reviewGrateful GobblerBuy/sellBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.

This offseason, you'll hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian every Tuesday, bringing you more great baseball content each week.This week marks our very first DOUBLE PLAY episode — a look back at one of the best interviews from the previous season.While in Cooperstown for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, Tim and Jeff sat down with the greatest catcher of all time, Johnny Bench. A huge thank you to the Otesaga Hotel for letting us record in their historic home. Johnny shares stories that will make you both laugh and cry, and his love for his dad is a perfect fit for this podcast.Tim and Jeff are taking a much-needed week off after an exciting baseball season, but they'll be back next week to recap all of the 2025 awards!Don't stress—just subscribe or follow wherever you're listening, and you won't miss a thing! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 1969 World Series saw the Baltimore Orioles humbled by the Miracle Mets. The team carried that burden through the 1970 season, using it not to fall, but to rise. After 108 wins in the regular season, they stormed back to the World Series.Facing them were Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine." While the Orioles' offence delivered the runs, it's widely regarded that the defence won the World Series in 1970. And if the defence won the series, the MVP holding back the Reds was Brooks Robinson.For five games, Robinson put on a defensive clinic that has never been equalled. He repeatedly dove to his left and right, backhanded rockets down the line, and made seemingly impossible throws from foul territory to rob Johnny Bench and Lee May of base hits.And he hit.429 into the bargain.Today's broadcast is Game 5 of the series. The Orioles won two on the road and have split the first two games in Memorial Stadium. Can they seal the win, wipe away 1969, and lift the trophy?Jim Simpson calls the game.You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL197010150.shtml This game was played on October 15, 1970.

The Cincinnati Reds won the 1975 World Series in a classic 7-game matchup against the Boston Red Sox. The recent Dodgers victory over the Blue Jays is being argued as maybe the best Fall Classic ever, but that '75 Series saw the Reds come from behind to win all 4 of their games, including 4-3 in Game 7 at Fenway Park. The Reds had a team littered with Hall of Famers. Tony Perez, Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench as well as *Pete Rose were part of what was known as the Big Red Machine. They could do it all… Power, speed, average,, defense… the one thing they couldn't do was win the big one. They lost to Baltimore in 5 games in 1970… to the A's in 7 in 1972… to the Mets in the NLCS in '73 and didn't even make the playoffs in '74. But a bloop single by Joe Morgan in the 9th inning brought in the winning run for the Reds who won their first World Series title since 1940!  A year later, they did it again, sweeping the Yankees to make it two straight championships for the Reds. Cincinnati was the toast of baseball and the Big Red Machine was now legendary. 50 years later we're still talking about that team and how good they were and nobody knows them better than Dr. Daryl Smith who currently serves as a Management professor at Cedarville University in Ohio.  Previously, Daryl served as an Air Force office and pilot over a 24 year career.   Much of his academic studies and research have centered on leadership and its role in organizational success.  He has been trained to find the root causes of organizations' successes and failures.   Daryl has a long association with the Cincinnati Reds.  As a boy, he attended several games at Crosley Field, the first game at Riverfront Stadium and the 1970, 1972, and 1975 World Series.  Twenty years ago, Daryl met and became acquainted with Bob Howsam, the brains behind the Big Red Machine and the central figure in his book, “Making the Big Red Machine: Bob Howsam and the Cincinnati Reds of the 1970's." Daryl talks to us about the small trade that became a huge deal when Howsam acquired the diminutive Morgan from Houston. He tells us how Cincy thought he was crazy to give up so much for the future 2-time MVP. He recalls how Manager Sparky Anderson moved Rose to 3rd base and how that changed the course of history for the team. And he tells how free agency and one trade prior to the 1977 season put an end to the greatest team in Reds history. November 3rd, 1975 saw Will McEnaney leaping into the arms of Johnny Bench after winning the greatest World Series ever played and Professor Smith helps us replay that Series one last time on the Past Our Prime podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's still thought of as the World Series to which all other World Series' are compared. The Boston Red Sox vs the Cincinnati Reds. A classic 7-game series that had as much drama, controversy, rain, Hall of Famers, and unforgettable moments as baseball fans could ever hope for. The Big Red Machine was a juggernaut in '75 led by Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Pete Rose, Tony Perez and their Hall of Fame skipper Sparky Anderson. Yet, the upstart Red Sox were matching them at every turn with Rookie of the Year/MVP Fred Lynn, Yaz, El Tiante and Carlton Fisk playing inspiring baseball. The only thing that could stop either of these teams was Mother Nature. Rain interrupted the series on mud;tiple occasions, but once they got on the field… some of the most thrilling baseball ever played was on full display. None more thrilling than the 12th inning home run by Carlton Fisk that ended a captivating Game 6 and sent the series to a 7th game. The shot of Fisk waving the ball fair as it hugged the left field line and then bounced off the foul pole is a moment that has stood the test of time for half a century and will be forever remembered by baseball fans as long as they still play this game. The starting pitcher for Game 7 for Boston was Bill Lee… the Spaceman. One of the gams true characters and at this time, one of the games best left-handed starters. The winner of 17 games in 1975, Lee had thrown 8 beautiful innings in Game 2 only to leave in the 9th when the Reds rallied for a 3-2 win. Now, in Game 7, he once again tossed 6 innings and came out with the lead in the 7th only to see the Reds rally again. Two wonderful starts for Lee, two no decisions… and a lifetime of what if's… 50 years later, the Spaceman is still as outrageous and entertaining as he was back in Boston in the mid 70's. He tells us how he couldn't stand Don Zimmer as a manager and how wearing a Rolling Stones shirt cost him and the Red Sox the 1972 AL East Division. He recalls how as a teenager he had a job as locksmith and locked some of the most famous people in the world out of their own houses. He tells us how he almost died on the pitching mound pitching for the Savannah Bananas and how he's lucky to still be alive. And mostly, he just tells us all sorts of things you can't believe happened… but they did.  One of the most revered and loved Red Sox pitchers in their storied history… Bill The Spaceman Lee on the Past Our Prime podcast… Listen and download wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on Mr. Red Johnny Bench, where they discussed Johnny's constant self belief, the 70's Reds teams and how he worked to become the best catcher of all time. 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

David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl's conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh chats with Buster in the locker room about when he started catching, connecting with Johnny Bench, watching Jason Varitek growing up, and pitch framing. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Astros manager Joe Espada for ESPN Radio. And, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:40 Clown Car 25:59 Cal Raleigh 33:37 Sarah Langs 34:52 Joe Espada 37:26 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl's conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh chats with Buster in the locker room about when he started catching, connecting with Johnny Bench, watching Jason Varitek growing up, and pitch framing. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Astros manager Joe Espada for ESPN Radio. And, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:40 Clown Car 25:59 Cal Raleigh 33:37 Sarah Langs 34:52 Joe Espada 37:26 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textPlease take our survey and provide feedback! Thank you.https://cincinnati.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfnkUqsHT6PIj3MSummaryIn this episode of 'We Love Our Team', hosts Jack and Randy interview renowned artist Tom Tsuchiya, who shares his journey as a Cincinnati native and his experiences creating iconic baseball bronze statues and the gazebo for the Great American Ballpark: Statues of Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, and Pete Rose being the most recent, along with the gazebo featuring the 1869 Red Stockings.Tom discusses his early memories of being a Reds fan, the significance of the 1990 Reds team, and the artistic process behind his sculptures, including the upcoming statue of announcer Marty Brennaman. The conversation highlights Tom's passion for art, baseball, and his deep connection to Cincinnati culture.TakeawaysTom Tsuchiya is a proud Cincinnatian and Reds fan.His parents were baseball fans, which influenced his love for the sport.The 1990 Reds team exemplified the essence of teamwork in baseball.Tom's journey into sculpture was inspired by his childhood experiences in Japan.He created the statues for Great American Ballpark after winning a bid.Tom's artistic process involves collaboration with players and the Reds organization.The upcoming statue of Marty Brenneman is a significant project for Tom.Each statue captures a unique moment in baseball history.Tom emphasizes the importance of fan engagement with the statues.Future projects may include more statues of Reds legends.Sound Bites"The whole team is the MVP.""I think the ball would be at that spot.""I love Gold Star more."

Welcome to another episode and as you can tell from the title, we've got quite a bit of Tom Seaver in today's episode and for good reason. Also, a whole lot of Willie Mays including a story of what both Johnny Bench and Pete Rose thought of Mays. Trust me, if you don't know how good Mays was, maybe these two can help convince of it. Tim discusses the best number 40 and 41 in the history of our game outlining why one of those players had one of the biggest homers in baseball history (hint, they are both pitchers). Speaking of the mound, Tarik Skubal is just an animal out there and shows us once again how good he is. Plus, Clayton Kershaw hasn't taken his foot off the accelerator, are we sure he's going to retire at the end of this season!Tim also makes a correction to his Team Tim of All Actor names thanks to member of the family, Jeremy Schaap. We also hear about story from Schaap's dad about putting Muhammad Ali and Tom Seaver in a room together, just a knee slapper on this one. If you haven't taken the time to hit the follow or subscribe button, please do so because it really helps with the support of our show! Plus share it with a friend that loves this game as much as you do! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Pitcher Scipio Spinks about Johnny Bench ending his career, stealing the Braves mascot head, impersonating Lou Brock, getting advice from Don Wilson & Bob Gibson - and his memories of Jose Cruz, JR Richard, Larry Dierker, Joe Torre & his famous stuff gorilla. Plus, Robert talks Astros disastrous decline and the Texans chances against the Rams. Presented by FanDuel! (1:00) Biggest Astros Problem Not What You Think? (2:16) Time to Bet on Astros for AL Title? (5:40) Interview with Astros & St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Scipio Spinks (6:28) Memories of Dierker & Don Wilson (7:30) JR Richard was a Freak? (8:42) Stealing Braves Mascot Head for $1K? (10:06) How good was young Cesar Cedeno? (11:12) Jimmy Wynn & Joe Morgan teaches Gambling lesson (11:59) How hard did Joe Morgan work? (13:20) Was Don Wilson mean? (14:17) Favorite Astros Memory? (14:58) Johnny Bench ruins career? (18:12) Impersonating Lou Brock? (18:45) Memories of Brock & Bob Gibson? (21:45) What was young Jose Cruz like? (22:30) Did 3B Joe Torre look like a great Manager? (23:17) Scipio's best friend - the stuffed animal Mighty Joe? (26:14) Being a stand-in for Lou Gossett & hanging out with Satchel Paige (28:50) Getting Directed by George C. Scott (29:53) Author Doug Gladstone on Scipio & several hundred MLB Players being denied pension (37:46) Coaching UH-Downtown to Div 2 Club baseball WS (38:28) Did Scipio root for Astros or Cards in '04 & '05? (39:34) Which hitter scared Scipio? And Fav Strikeouts? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #texans

We look back on the UK football career of the great RB Moe Williams; TE Willie Rodriguez says he's actually been enjoying summer camp; (12:00) Johnny Bench rates the Big Red Machine vs. the '27 Yankees; ex-Phil turned broadcaster John Kruk with an important question about time; (19:00) Cats' Pause staff writer Cole Parke on the UK QB battle; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on a philosophical coaching point raised by the late John Wooden; (57:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore takes aim (again) at those who want to botch the CFP and it's good to notify someone when you're heading for the bubble bath...

The Cubs Podcast returns with the suddenly red hot Cubs (they've won four of five!) taking on those pesky Brewers. Praz fills us in on getting tossed from the bleachers for (get this) being too negative about the team. If that was really a thing, nobody would have been allowed out there for most of the 90s. Should the team take the players' oven mitts away? Why are they bunting? Ever? Is giving Kyle Tucker a timeout really going to help. Is Owen Caissie the greatest player ever? What playoff seed should the Cubs be shooting for with the division seemingly out of reach? They even take a break in the middle of the podcast to watch an old "You Make The Call" which takes an unexpected twist, and you'll never guess what Johnny Bench could do with the entire Cubs starting rotation. I mean, you really can't guess it. All that, and more.

In Episode 99 of Tablesetters, we break down the MVP showdown between Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber and examine the pivotal moments shaping the final stretch of the 2025 MLB season. Ohtani's 41st home run made him the fastest Dodger ever to reach 40 in a season, vaulting him past Schwarber for the National League lead. Schwarber remains close behind, leading all of baseball in RBIs while anchoring the offense for a first-place Phillies team. We dig into their numbers, the context around their production, and what could ultimately decide this year's MVP race. In New York, both the Yankees and Mets find themselves in critical territory. The Yankees have gone 20–31 since mid-June, slipping from the top of the division to fighting for a playoff berth. The offense has stalled, the pitching has lost its edge, and the bullpen has been tested in high-leverage moments. Across town, the Mets remain in the hunt but have been unable to sustain momentum, with Pete Alonso tying Darryl Strawberry's franchise home run record in a game that still ended in defeat. In Seattle, Cal Raleigh is chasing history. His 45th home run tied Johnny Bench's 1970 total for the second-most in a season by a catcher, putting Salvador Perez's record of 48 within reach and raising the possibility of the first 50-homer season ever by a catcher. Bo Bichette's resurgence has reignited the Blue Jays' offense, with a .400 average over his last 27 games pushing Toronto back into the AL East race. We explore how his recent production has reestablished his market value, whether his skill set makes him a true superstar, and why his next contract could exceed 200 million dollars. Also in this episode: – Prospects who could impact the playoff race, led by Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter – Listener poll results on the most intimidating playoff rotations – A closer look at the hottest and coldest hitters around the league – How recent surges and slumps could shift the postseason race Episode 99 delivers the context, analysis, and questions that will shape the postseason conversation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow @tablesetterspod on Instagram and X for more.

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Mark's recent experiences at Cooperstown's Hall of Fame induction, including interactions with various baseball legends like Johnny Bench, Juan Marichal, and Scott Rolen. The main topic this week is the notorious career of Denny McLain, detailing his rise to baseball stardom and subsequent fall due to controversies and legal troubles. The show wraps up with a preseason edition of Wax Pack Heroes, featuring a matchup of 1981 baseball cards. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:02 Cooperstown Hall of Fame Experience 11:35 Debuts and Baseball History 17:23 Denny McLain: A Pitcher's Journey 41:52 Wax Pack Heroes Game 55:01 Closing Remarks and Future Plans 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

Steve Phillips and Buster talk all things trade deadline, including matching buyers, if the Rafael Devers trade ate up the San Francisco Giants' flexibility, how the Seattle Mariners will get involved, managing up and down the org chart as a general manager, what “all in” means for the Blue Jays, if Emmanuel Clase will be available, the New York Mets needing to fortify the bullpen, why the Minnesota Twins should trade Royce Lewis, and why Steve's bullish on the Cincinnati Reds. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about not knowing what to expect from Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame speech, Tim's moment with Johnny Bench at the Hall, a game ending on a catcher's interference call, the Milwaukee Brewers two-month tear and Toronto changing Buster's mind. Later, Jake Peavy discusses Tarik Skubal getting guys out in the box and what the Phillies are missing. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:22 Steve Phillips 33:02 Tim Kurkjian 46:53 Jake Peavy 1:02:02 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Phillips and Buster talk all things trade deadline, including matching buyers, if the Rafael Devers trade ate up the San Francisco Giants' flexibility, how the Seattle Mariners will get involved, managing up and down the org chart as a general manager, what “all in” means for the Blue Jays, if Emmanuel Clase will be available, the New York Mets needing to fortify the bullpen, why the Minnesota Twins should trade Royce Lewis, and why Steve's bullish on the Cincinnati Reds. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about not knowing what to expect from Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame speech, Tim's moment with Johnny Bench at the Hall, a game ending on a catcher's interference call, the Milwaukee Brewers two-month tear and Toronto changing Buster's mind. Later, Jake Peavy discusses Tarik Skubal getting guys out in the box and what the Phillies are missing. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:22 Steve Phillips 33:02 Tim Kurkjian 46:53 Jake Peavy 1:02:02 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers closer Tanner Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, the latest blow to a bullpen that has been busy all season. Also, Rich Hill is back in the majors. The 45-year-old former Dodgers pitcher was called up on Tuesday to start for the Royals, his 14th major league team to tie Edwin Jackson, also a former Dodger, for the most teams by any player in MLB history. Also, with the Phillies beating the Red Sox on walk-off catcher's interference on Monday night, it marked just the second such occurrence in MLB in the last 105 seasons. The last one was by the Dodgers, against the Reds on August 1, 1971, with Manny Mota daring to steal home and Johnny Bench behind the plate. Old friend Bob Timmermann wrote about bases-loaded catcher's interferences back in 2007 at The Griddle. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers closer Tanner Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, the latest blow to a bullpen that has been busy all season. Also, Rich Hill is back in the majors. The 45-year-old former Dodgers pitcher was called up on Tuesday to start for the Royals, his 14th major league team to tie Edwin Jackson, also a former Dodger, for the most teams by any player in MLB history. Also, with the Phillies beating the Red Sox on walk-off catcher's interference on Monday night, it marked just the second such occurrence in MLB in the last 105 seasons. The last one was by the Dodgers, against the Reds on August 1, 1971, with Manny Mota daring to steal home and Johnny Bench behind the plate. Old friend Bob Timmermann wrote about bases-loaded catcher's interferences back in 2007 at The Griddle. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cal Raleigh represented the Mariners well in the Homerun Derby and brough the title back to Seattle! Vinnie Pasquantino threw some troll tweets on Cal Raleigh and some of his Spanish speaking teammates. // Need to Know: Cal Raleigh almost did not make it out of the 1st round of the HR Derby, he beat out Brent Rooker by less than an inch to advance to the semi-finals and goes on to win it all. The Mariners went through day 2 of the MLB Draft highlighted by Pitcher Mason Peters and outfielder Korbyn Dickerson. Ernest Jones received some votes for being one of the top off ball linebackers in the NFL but did not make the top 10 list // We give you our interview from yesterday with Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench

his has been a completely different month for Randy Arozarena, he went from having pop at the plate to hitting 9 homeruns in the last 13 games. Julio has also shown signs of who we know he can be by going 6-12 in the Tigers series. // Need to Know: The Mariners completely dominated the Tigers in their 3-game sweep of the best team in the American League. The Mariners drafted Left-Handed Pitcher Kade Anderson with the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cal Raleigh takes his shot at the Homerun Derby tonight. // Hall of Fame Catcher Johnny Bench joins the show to talk about the historic season Cal Raleigh is having so far. He got to meet Cal at the Gold Glove Awards last season, and he loves everything about him from his bat to his defense behind the plate. How does Johnny define leadership in the clubhouse as a catcher? He goes into the Johnny Bench awards which are given to the best high school baseball and softball catcher from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia, Cal was before it’s time.

Stacy and Curtis are joined by the host of the Overslot Podcast Joe Doyle to get his thoughts on the Mariners drafting Kade Anderson and Julio’s uneven season, they answer your questions about the Top QBs in the NFL and Seahawks DT Byron Murphy in Four Down Territory, they discuss the backlash to Jacob Misiorowski being names a replacement for the NL All-Star team after only making 5 career starts in the Timeline, and they hear what Johnny Bench had to say about Cal Raleigh’s historic season.

In new remarks for this week's baseball, history, and politics reissue, we discuss the Infinite Inning creed and ask what it is we can infer about whole groups if Johnny Bench was a better player than Johnny Roseboro or Lou Gehrig more of a slugger than Vic Power? (Hint: not a damned thing). Then we return to stories of Paul Waner's 3000th hit and Ty Cobb's racism and how it intersected with American attitudes during his formative years.    The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. Baseball, America's brighter mirror, often reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman discusses the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect history, politics, stats, and frequent 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? 

Hall of Famer and member of The Big Red Machine, Johnny Bench joins for Hall of Fame Week on The V Show. He talks about that great Cincy dynasty, his continuing love for the game, and announces the Johnny Bench Award winners LIVE on The V Show. It's Hall of Fame Week presented by Kentuckiana Friends of V and 5 Iron Golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The V Show is coming to you LIVE from Louisville Slugger Museum. It's also Hall of Fame Week presented by Kentuckiana Friends of V and 5 Iron Golf. What better place to be joined by Hall of Famer Johnny Bench! He joins Bob for an extended visit. Then, VP Corporate Communications at Hillerich & Bradsby Co., rick Redman joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK lands a high-profile football/basell recruit and he talks about his decision to be a Wildcat; (12:00) ex-Cat Koby Brea is part of a record NBA trade; (18:00) legendary journalist Oscar Combs; (39:00) Cameron Drummond of the HL talks recruiting; (59:00) NBA/ABA legend Rick Barry rips the way the pro game is being played now; (1:01:00) Johnny Bench on meeting the Mick and a caddy gets no money from the Dali Lama but doesn't leave empty-handed...

Send us a textJoin former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the Famous San Diego Chicken, Ted Giannoulas!Ted discusses how he got his start as the famous mascot, appearing on The Baseball Bunch with Johnny Bench, what made Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda angry with his antics, & much more!Support the show

Send us a textJoin former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the Famous San Diego Chicken, Ted Giannoulas!Ted discusses how he got his start as the famous mascot, appearing on The Baseball Bunch with Johnny Bench, what made Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda angry with his antics, & much more!Support the show

Opening about Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine 50th Anniversary weekend, featuring legendary players like Johnny Bench and Ken Griffey Senior, plus a cool hat giveaway and fireworks show.Sara has a story about… Poop Medicine? Discover a Japanese pharmaceutical company that pays for "high quality" stool donations to make medicine – a process involving strict screenings, a "relaxation room," and potentially surprising payouts. Is KiddChris Even Real? The show pulls the curtain back and proves that he has been AI since 2014 and hasn't actually been at the radio station in years, living in Omaha. HA HA!On-Air Drama and Social Media Feuds: Hear about the hosts' direct confrontations with annoying callers, including a listener who took their complaints to iHeart's massive Twitter account, leading to some hilarious social media clap backs.

How would you sum up Cal Raleigh’s season so far? He hit two homeruns in today’s game giving him 29 on the season. That broke Johnny Bench’s record for most homeruns by a catcher before the All-Star break. 

Brock and Salk dive in on how great Cal Raleigh is and reference how fascinated Johnny Bench is with him as well. Later, former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to talk about being honored as one of the Top 50 Seahawks, how he thinks the Seahawks will fare in 2025 and more.

Andy begins with the Commanders full schedule set and gives his prediction on their record. (23:50) More on the MLB's decision to lift the ban on Pete Rose. (41:45) Looking at the Capitals do-or-die Game 5 tonight vs. Carolina. Also, Johnny Bench with Dan Patrick on the Pete Rose news. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cal Raleigh Show: Cal explains what he likes about going on the road and which places he likes the most. He also talks about his experience of being able to meet Johnny Bench and what he is looking for in a torpedo bat for batting as a lefty and as a righty. // Jon Morosi joins the show to give us his take on the Mariners after their 3rd series win in a row. What does Morosi think the solution is for getting Julio back on track after a slow start to the season. He is also still in the mindset that this Mariners team needs to add another bat if they want to make it to the postseason. // Who do we think the Seahawks will pick with their #18 pick in the 1st round? Is it looking like a Linebacker with a defensive minded head coach in Mike Macdonald? // What We Learned!