Podcasts about Mickey Mantle

In A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Broadcast Booth, Hall of Fame sportscaster Steve Albert chronicles the ups, downs, and unforeseen mishaps that occurred throughout his lifelong journey on the air.From getting nailed in the head by an errant LeBron James pass, to ducking bottles thrown in boxing arena riots, to frightful flights and car trips, Steve discovered that doing play-by-play was a surprisingly hazardous profession. Thankfully, calling games and fights was also pretty entertaining.In a seriously funny collection of humorous and autobiographical essays, Steve recalls encounters with Mickey Mantle pinching, Eddie Murphy boxing, and Meat Loaf serenading. Steve also describes his many unusual experiences, including the morning he smashed through a stuck bathroom door to get to a show on time, saw his broadcast partner Ralph Kiner set his own chair on fire, bolted from a hornet's nest in his booth, and announced the infamous Mike Tyson “Bite Fight.”About Steve AlbertSteve Albert is a sportscaster best known for his decades behind the mic for Showtime Championship Boxing, doing blow-by-blow for some of the biggest fights in boxing history. His boxing calls, including 300-plus world title fights, earned him induction into three boxing halls of fame. During a memorable 45-year career, he also spent almost a quarter of a century doing television play-by-play in the NBA, winning an Emmy Award along the way. Steve called the last game in ABA history when the legendary Julius “Dr J.” Erving led the NY Nets to the championship. All told, Steve announced for thirteen teams in eleven leagues. He also appeared in movies, TV sitcoms/dramas, sports competition game shows, and countless commercials. Steve Albert comes from a family of sportscasters.For more info on the book click HERE

Leighton Sheldon interviews Dave Czuba who was Al Rosen's (Mr. Mint) right-hand man for 22 years!Dave shares incredible stories of the greatest finds in hobby history! Hear about the find of high-grade 1952 Topps high number cards including multiple Mickey Mantle rookie cards. In total, there are 80 Mickey Mantle rookie cards. EIGHTY! Leighton is always buying collections! Reach out any time for a free appraisal at Just Collect.

This Special Episode presents excerpts from “PGS 7”, Robert's acclaimed 2019 album, which the critics hailed as “A Masterpiece”, “Brilliant”, “Awesome” and “Thrilling”. This album followed 2018's “Trippin”, which went to #1 on Billboard. The album captures Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, at the top of their game and features the phenomenal Ziarra Washington on vocals.Robert's songs featured in this episode are: “Yeah Yeah”, “Redemption Road”. “Take Me”, “Python”, “Get Out!”, “With You”, “No One's Fool”, “The ‘In' Crowd” and “Tree Of Life”.The album cover shows a baseball jersey with the number 7 on it hanging in a locker, which was a tip of the hat to Robert's boyhood hero, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees, who wore that number.Other Personnel: Guillermo Barron - Mexico (percussion); Mario Castro - Puerton Rico (sax); Tristan Clark - Canada (guitar); Baden Goyo - Venezuela (keys); Joel E. Mateo - Puerto Rico (drums); Ziarra Washington - U.S.  (vocals).SPOTIFY ALBUM LINK---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Richard and Bob talk about a Mickey Mantle story, and are Bob's days over broadcasting?

In this episode of Trading Card Therapy, Leighton talks with vintage baseball card collector, Matt (Matty C Collection on IG). They discuss the hunt for Mickey Mantle cards, eye appeal and much more!Leighton is always buying collections! Reach out for a free appraisal any time at Just Collect.

To close Wednesday's show, JR talks about the Timberwolves and Warriors series, the Nuggets and Thunder series, the Celtics forcing Game 6 against the Knicks in New York, and what happened today in sports history featuring Mickey Mantle, Gronk, and Magic!

- SEC Football Triple-Header SET For Black Friday - The last time each SEC team had a double-digit win season - The Top Rivalry Games we need BACK in College Football! - Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend is "banned" from North Carolina's football facility per reports - We have a date for Alabama vs. St. John's in College Basketball, so Jim and LT give their thoughts on how Nate Oats schedules - NFL Rookie Camps open today with a few interesting QB Battles - Do you think Aaron Judge is a better hitter than Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle? - Pope Leo and Scott Forester have something in common?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- SEC Football Triple-Header SET For Black Friday - The last time each SEC team had a double-digit win season - The Top Rivalry Games we need BACK in College Football! - Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend is "banned" from North Carolina's football facility per reports - We have a date for Alabama vs. St. John's in College Basketball, so Jim and LT give their thoughts on how Nate Oats schedules - NFL Rookie Camps open today with a few interesting QB Battles - Do you think Aaron Judge is a better hitter than Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle? - Pope Leo and Scott Forester have something in common?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- SEC Football Triple-Header SET For Black Friday - The last time each SEC team had a double-digit win season - The Top Rivalry Games we need BACK in College Football! - Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend is "banned" from North Carolina's football facility per reports - We have a date for Alabama vs. St. John's in College Basketball, so Jim and LT give their thoughts on how Nate Oats schedules - NFL Rookie Camps open today with a few interesting QB Battles - Do you think Aaron Judge is a better hitter than Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle? - Pope Leo and Scott Forester have something in common?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- SEC Football Triple-Header SET For Black Friday - The last time each SEC team had a double-digit win season - The Top Rivalry Games we need BACK in College Football! - Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend is "banned" from North Carolina's football facility per reports - We have a date for Alabama vs. St. John's in College Basketball, so Jim and LT give their thoughts on how Nate Oats schedules - NFL Rookie Camps open today with a few interesting QB Battles - Do you think Aaron Judge is a better hitter than Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle? - Pope Leo and Scott Forester have something in common?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Yankees fans first learned about Jasson Domínguez, it was because their newest international signing was being compared to players such as Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout. While those expectations might be impossible for anyone to meet, Domínguez is developing into a solid big leaguer, even while learning a new position on the fly. The young stud chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for this week's episode, discussing his development, his struggles with injuries and much, much more. Stick around for our second segment, in which YES Network's Meredith Marakovits joins to chat about the news around the Yankees, and to recap a wild trip to the wrong clubhouse in Tampa. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books, offering a chapter on some of the greatest single months by Yankees players. This week's episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 7 Mei 2025Bacaan: "Jangan berteman dengan orang yang lekas gusar, jangan bergaul dengan seorang pemarah, supaya engkau jangan menjadi biasa dengan tingkah lakunya dan memasang jerat bagi dirimu sendiri." (Amsal 22:24-25) Renungan: Suatu kali Billy Martin, manajer baseball, mengadakan perjalanan untuk berburu dengan Mickey Mantle. Mereka pergi ke peternakan teman Mickey yang bisa memberi izin berburu di peternakannya. Akhirnya mereka tiba dan Mickey menyuruh Martin menunggu di mobil sementara ia meminta izin pada sahabatnya. Sahabatnya pun memberi izin tetapi dengan satu permintaan. "Saya memiliki satu keledai peliharaan yang buta di kandang, saya tidak tega melihatnya menderita. Maukah kau menembaknya untukku?" pinta sahabatnya. Mickey pun menyetujui. Saat in kembali ke mobil, ia berpura-pura marah, membanting pintu sampai tertutup. "Ada apa?" tanya Martin. Mickey menggeram, "Temanku tidak mengizinkan kita berburu di tanahnya. Aku kesal, dan aku akan pergi ke kandangnya untuk menembak salah satu keledainya." Mickey mengendarai mobil ke kandang seperti orang gila. Martin yang bersamanya pun merasa ngeri dan berteriak, "Kita tak dapat melakukan itu." "Coba lihat saja, "jawab Mickey. Tiba di kandang, Mickey melompat dari mobil dengan senapannya, berlari ke dalam dan langsung menembak keledai tersebut. Tetapi saat ia meninggalkan kandang, ia mendengar dua tembakan lagi. Ia berlari ke dalam mobil dan melihat bahwa Martin telah mengeluarkan senapannya juga. "Apa yang kau lakukan Martin?" teriaknya. "Kita tunjukkan pada orang brengsek itu. Aku baru saja membunuh dua dari sapi-sapinya!" Balas Martin dengan wajah kemarahan. Begitu cepat virus kemarahan menular. Tak menunggu waktu berhari-hari untuk membiarkannya, dalam hitungan menit pun ia sudah tersebar. Terkadang tanpa disadari, kita pun sering bersikap seperti Martin. Emosi kita mudah terpancing dengan situasi yang memicu kita untuk kesal. Tetapi firman Tuhan mengajak kita orang percaya agar tidak lekas gusar dan marah bagaimanapun keadaannya. Seseorang berkata bahwa kemarahan mengurangi limphocytes dalam tubuh kita, yang menyebabkan menurunnya antibodi yang diperlukan untuk memerangi penyakit-penyakit menular. Untuk itu sangatlah bijak, jika kita bersikap tenang dalam menyikapi keadaan yang panas. Untuk bisa menghindari kemarahan dengan cepat ada baiknya kita memerhatikan keadaan yang sebenarnya dan informasi yang kita dapat haruslah terbukti jelas. Jangan lekas gusar saat mendengar suatu perkataan atau keadaan yang membuat kita marah. Dengan memiliki kesabaran, maka kita akan beruntung. Selain jadi berkat, orang lain pun senang bersahabat dengan kita. Karena tidak ada orang yang suka bergaul dengan pemarah, malah ia akan dijauhi orang-orang sekitarnya. Untuk itu, marilah kita membentengi hati dengan kesabaran! Tuhan Yesus memberkatiDoa:Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku untuk semakin bijak dalam menyikapi situasi yang mungkin menimbulkan kemarahan dan mampukan aku untuk sabar menghadapinya. Amin. (Dod).

Oh, to be kids again. Jerrid Knight and James Grier have fond memories of boxing matches, wrestling tournaments, snowball fights—the wholesome fun that brothers enjoy. They also remember broken bones, when James made Jerrid pass out, and trading away a Mickey Mantle baseball card by accident. Live and learn, right? After high school, both brothers joined the military—an experience they credit with instilling the character and discipline that helped them get where they are today. But most of all, they credit God for ordaining a path that challenged them to grow…..and eventually, brought them to Nussbaum Transportation. Today's exchange is packed with stories, from Jerrid playing the Wicked Witch of the West in 4th grade, to James deploying overseas as a newly married Marine. With warmth and candor, our guests remind us that every experience—no matter how challenging—can be a steppingstone in God's ultimate plan. Press play and enjoy! FROM TODAY'S PODCAST• Guests: Jerrid Knight, Dedicated Account Manager at Nussbaum and James Grier, Director of Fleet Service at NussbaumLET'S CONNECT• Visit us online at terminalexchange.org• Follow The Terminal Exchange on social media! • Facebook• Instagram • XABOUT NUSSBAUM Employee-Owned, Purpose Driven | Nussbaum is an industry-leader in over-the-road freight transportation. For more information on our award-winning services and top-paying driver careers, visit nussbaum.com or nussbaumjobs.com.

Send us a textDan Wheeler has worked in radio and television for over 40 years.  He has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, including Hall of Fame athletes, actors, and recording artists. In this edition of Finish Strong, Dan will share many fascinating stories and the lessons he learned along the way from his encounters with the rich and famous. He discusses his relationship with Mickey Mantle and the secret he admitted before he died.  You'll learn the amazing story of world-renowned gymnast Nadia Comaneci and her Olympic achievements.  Dan has powerful stories from Charlton Heston, Joe DiMaggio, and many more.Don't miss this exciting podcast and share it with your friends and family!Support the showFearless Faith Websiteffaith.orgTo leave a review - Open Finish Strong on the Apple Podcast app and scroll down until you see "Ratings & Reviews". There will be a link to click so that you can "Write A Review"FacebookYouTubeInstagram

#OZWATCH: CRCIKET MICKEY MANTLE AT 14.  JEREMY ZAKIS, NEW SOUTH WALES. #FRIENDSOFHISTORYDEBATINGSOCIETY https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/i-want-to-dominate-how-14yo-farm-kid-has-taken-worlds-richest-t20-league-by-storm/news-story/eb8db930636fcad2558101978301dfc8 1862 MELBOURNE

Ever wonder what it takes to run one of the fastest and most elite teams on the planet? On this episode of Golf Underground, the crew welcomes Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing and a true master of speed, sales, and strategy. From chasing Mickey Mantle as a kid to leading a 1,000-person Formula 1 operation, Zak breaks down the mental grind of racing, what separates winners from losers, how to build a culture that elite drivers want to be part of—and how AI, tire tricks, and track-day politics all factor into the future of F1.If you think golf is tough, wait until you hear what goes down on the pit wall.Must-Hear Insights and Key MomentsZak Brown shares how a childhood obsession with Mickey Mantle turned into a global racing empire.The crew cracks up as Zak tells how he dodged trouble and found racing through "the long way around."Zak reveals the behind-the-scenes pressure of leading McLaren's 1,000-person Formula 1 operation.AI, tire data, and driver instincts collide in a conversation about how F1 teams win—or completely blow it.Zak and Wardo compare the egos of F1 drivers to pro athletes in other sports, and it gets spicy.George Brett wants to know if there's such a thing as cheating in F1—Zak's answer doesn't disappoint.Brian Sullivan digs into leadership: how Zak handles high-performance people under pressure.Zak drops his golf game stat line—including the story behind the best par he's ever made.The crew dives into Drive to Survive, McLaren's media rise, and whether F1 fame helps or hurts performance.Final lightning round: Zak faces the Golf Underground Emergency 9 with answers that cover fantasy baseball, leadership, and vintage cars.Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode"The best teams don't just hire smart people—they build cultures winners want to join." – Zak Brown"If you take one second off mentally in a race car, you're in the wall." – Zak Brown"We're not guessing out here—Formula 1 is a thousand-person operation." – Zak Brown"AI can't measure guts. Not yet." – Zak Brown"Winning used to be about money. Now it's about people." – Zak Brown"In motorsports, you beg for forgiveness, not ask for permission." – Zak Brown"I shot 92 today, but I also made the best par of my life." – Zak Brown"Drivers aren't just athletes—they're pilots, boxers, and chess masters in one." – Zak Brown"The best leaders know when to put an arm around the shoulder—and when to kick some ass." – Zak Brown"You're running a Formula 1 team, and still managing a fantasy baseball roster? That's elite multitasking." – Brian Sullivan"You get more tech in a race car than a spaceship, and still, some guy will blow it on tire strategy." – Kevin Ward"Zak's out here leading McLaren and still remembers every stat from Mickey Mantle—respect." – George BrettAbout ZakZak Brown is CEO of McLaren Racing, a position to which he was appointed in April 2018 after joining McLaren in November 2016 as Executive Director of McLaren Technology Group. In his role, Zak has overall responsibility for the McLaren Racing organisation, including the strategic direction, operational performance, marketing and commercial development of the McLaren Formula 1 and IndyCar programmes. After a professional racing career in the US and Europe, Zak founded the agency JMI in 1995, which grew to become the largest motorsport marketing agency in the world and was acquired by Chime Communications PLC in 2013 as part of its sports marketing division, CSM. Brown was appointed the company's Chief Executive Officer before joining McLaren. Zak is chairman and co-owner of United Autosports and was a board member of Cosworth Engineering and non-executive chairman of the Motorsport Network. Born and raised in California, Zak lives with his family near McLaren in Surrey, UK.Follow Zak Brown⁠Instagram⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠Facebook⁠X⁠Follow ‘Golf Underground with Wardo, Sully, and George'⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

SEASON 3 EPISODE 121: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: The District Attorney for New Orleans Jason Williams must indict and issue arrest warrants for Tom Homan, Kristi Noem (Now With 8 Action Adventure Dress-Up Outfits) and the other members of the ICE Gestapo who disappeared a two-year old New Orleans born girl and sent her to Honduras - possibly making up a story that her Honduran-born mother wanted to take her with her - AND also abducted and renditioned a four-year old US Citizen toddler with Stage 4 Medication and sent her and her mother to Honduras, too. The charges should be led by Child Trafficking, kidnapping, violation of 5th and 14th Amendment rights, and be predicated on the fact that ICE has degenerated into a violent gang threatening the safety of Americans. Throw the RICO act at the Brownshirts. The event was so egregious, so redolent of Moral Cannibalism, that the Trump Appointee judge who brought the case to public attention and tried to stop it referred in his writings to their plane being above "The Gulf of America." But he also voiced his "strong suspicion that the government just deported a U.S. citizen with no meaningful process." Indictments of Noem and the others may be fruitless. But it will at least symbolize that democracy will at least fight back against what Trump is doing: which is verging on Ethnic Cleansing. MEANWHILE IN WISCONSIN the ICE stormtroopers who arrested a judge in her courtroom for not collaborating with a raid should themselves be arrested. And unlike Trump, authorities there will not have to fabricate or pervert laws to do so. PLUS I'll analyze Trump's sudden pathetic pleadings to Putin, his bat guano crazy interview with Time, and most imperatively, his writing that he suspects Putin is "just tapping me along." There is no indication anywhere that this phrase "tapping me along" has ever been used by anybody else, ever. There is every indication Trump's mind may have now degenerated further into the stage where he is making up his own words and phrases. B-Block (36:00) Dedicated to Karoline Leavitt whose first and last names both contain the letters for the word "lie." Trump himself gets a bronze for boasting about spending $58,000 of his own money on behalf of the country while he syphons off millions daily. The runner-up is Ed Martin and his embrace, then disengagement, from the world's stupidest looking Hitler cosplayer. But the winner again is Bill Maher, who perpetuates his career-ending decision to go to the White House for dinner with Trump. He claims Larry David's soon-to-be-Pulitzer-Prize winning satire of the event has insulted "six million dead Jews" because of the comparison between Trump and Hitler: "I think the minute you play the ‘Hitler’ card, you’ve lost the argument." Ooops. It's a shame Bill's memory is so damaged. Guess who played the Hitler card, made the comparison to Trump, and thus presumably lost the argument? Twice? On his own show? IN 2015? C-Block (46:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Someone mentioned the great Cornell astronomer and planetary scientist and 26-time Tonight Show guest Carl Sagan and I was flashed back. Sure enough, it was 47 years ago last week that he won a Pulitzer Prize. Our Cornell radio station called him for an interview and he said yes, on one condition: "Is your sportscaster Keith there? I want him to do it. He gets it." This would be the first time I ever interviewed anybody famous, and he requested me, even though we'd never met. I'm as stunned now as I was then, and I'll explain why it happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we take an introspective look at the life and baseball journey of one Peter Lawrence "Yogi" Berra, who would become one of baseball's greatest characters and catchers. The World War II veteran and unprecedented 13 time World Champion as a player. was best described by his manager Casey Stengal, " As a very strange fellow with remarkable baseball abilities." He served as the anchor and bridge between the Joe DiMaggio and the Mickey Mantle era of the Yankees of the 1940's and 1950's, the storied franchise's most dominanat era. Not only would he craft a legendary playing career through grit and determination, he would also become a cultural icon, whose fame transcended the baseball diamond with his Yogiism style of speech, with phrases such as, "It aint over till it's over." and, " A Nickel aint worth a dime anymore." #YogiBerra #TheHill #JoeGaragiola #StLouisCardinals #BranchRickey #NewYorkYankees #LeoBrown #GeorgeWeiss #BrooklynDodgers #MelOtt #JackieRobinson #DonLarsen #CaseyStengel #GeorgeSteinbrenner #CarmenShort #BillDickey #GilHodges #PhilLinz

This week we take an introspective look at the life and baseball journey of one Peter Lawrence "Yogi" Berra, who would become one of baseball's greatest characters and catchers. The World War II veteran and unprecedented 13 time World Champion as a player. was best described by his manager Casey Stengal, " As a very strange fellow with remarkable baseball abilities." He served as the anchor and bridge between the Joe DiMaggio and the Mickey Mantle era of the Yankees of the 1940's and 1950's, the storied franchise's most dominanat era. Not only would he craft a legendary playing career through grit and determination, he would also become a cultural icon, whose fame transcended the baseball diamond with his Yogiism style of speech, with phrases such as, "It aint over till it's over." and, " A Nickel aint worth a dime anymore." #YogiBerra #TheHill #JoeGaragiola #StLouisCardinals #BranchRickey #NewYorkYankees #LeoBrown #GeorgeWeiss #BrooklynDodgers #MelOtt #JackieRobinson #DonLarsen #CaseyStengel #GeorgeSteinbrenner #CarmenShort #BillDickey #GilHodges #PhilLinz

In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down the Yankees' recent performance as they sit atop the AL East. The duo reflects on the team's 5-1 stretch, key player contributions from Aaron Judge, Clark Schmidt, and Ben Rice, and the impact of questionable umpiring around MLB—especially concerning Jazz Chisholm's suspension. They celebrate Yankees history with notable "This Week in Yankee History" facts and engage listeners with a new trivia question. The show blends current game analysis, nostalgic throwbacks, and minor league updates with a touch of humor and fan celebration—including a birthday shoutout to the Podcast Padre.Yankees Team UpdatesCurrent record: 12–7, leading the AL EastRecent performance: 5–1 since last episodeSeries updates: Giants (1–2), Royals (sweep), Rays series in progressPlayer HighlightsAaron Judge: Batting .389 with a 1.256 OPS; on a tearClark Schmidt: Return from IL with strong debutBen Rice: Batting .302 with 5 HRs; breakout performanceJazz Chisholm: Discussed his suspension, appeal, and strike zone frustrationsYankees History SegmentsApril 18, 1923: Yankee Stadium opens (Babe Ruth HR)Other dates:Mickey Mantle's debut (1951)Elston Howard's debut (1955)Munson named captain (1976)Yankees first to wear uniform numbers (1929)Yankees Trivia

In Episode 94, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a tough stretch for the Yankees. From Marcus Stroman's struggles and injury concerns to Jazz Chisholm's whiff-heavy approach, there's plenty to discuss. The episode highlights standout performances from Judge, Fried, and Grisham, questioning some curious lineup decisions, and rallying against the overreliance on the long ball. Plus, we've got updates from around the AL, trivia, and a heartwarming Hambino comeback story you won't want to miss.Yankees Recap & AnalysisYankees stand at 7–6, trailing the Blue Jays by half a gameRecap of series vs. Pirates, Tigers, and GiantsCold weather impacts and questionable game decisionsMarcus Stroman's injury scare and fan backlashMax Fried showing signs of ace potentialJazz Chisholm's 22 strikeouts: time to reset?Lineup TalkVolpe's steady start at the plateGrisham and Judge leading by exampleChisholm's approach under the microscopeQuestions about lineup consistency and bench utilization (e.g., Peraza)Around the LeagueAL East parity: No clear early front-runnerDetroit and Texas emerge as early bright spotsNational League? Who cares… sort ofThis Week in Yankee HistoryMatsui's grand entrance (2003)Yankees debut the pinstripes (1912)The first “Yankees” game (1913)Mickey Mantle's indoor home run (1965)And... the Titanic connection?Shoutouts:Alex whiffs on triviaMatt CHerman BrianYankees Trivia

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Tom Catal, who is Mickey Mantle's former autograph agent, and was the founder and curator of the Mickey Mantle Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Tom Catal (and Mickey Mantle) My mom

Billy Binion on X: "My reaction to stuff like this is two-fold. 1) I have enough confidence in the courts & our system of governance that this would fail spectacularly. 2) If a Democrat were musing about securing a 3rd term, Republicans would be blind with rage. Partisanship is a cancer." Baseball’s Greatest Moments on X: ""Don't be like me. God gave me a body, ability to play baseball...it was just wasted. I was given so much." Absolutely heartbreaking to hear Mickey Mantle talk about himself like this https://t.co/aQJTbMYUql" I'm spending my kids' inheritance to teach them the value of money Are We Hardwired for Happiness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Schlossberg is the author of the book “THE NEW BASEBALL BIBLE”Dan talks:-Mickey Mantle -Yogi Berra -Hank Aaron "Kind of a humble guy.  The opposite of Willie Mays.  Willie Mays was very flamboyant, charismatic, but not Hank Aaron.  Very quiet, introverted. Don Drysdale used to say he looked like he was falling asleep in between pitches!"-Tony Gwynn, Greg Maddux-Should steroid users be in the Hall of Fame To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Seth Greenberg not only gave us the skinny on this weekend's Final Four in San Antonio, we also found out his godfather was the agent to Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris. Needless to say, we have some things to cover with one of college basketball's best insiders! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The name of the baseball team in Oklahoma City might have changed for this season, but it'll be the same familiar fun times at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark this spring and summer. Known last year as the Oklahoma City Baseball Club while the organization underwent rebranding efforts, the newly dubbed Oklahoma City Comets take their inspiration from "The Commerce Comet," a nickname of Oklahoma-born baseball legend Mickey Mantle. With the first Comet homestand beginning April 1, we took the time to meet some of the faces behind the new brand. This includes new manager Scott Hennessey, team president Michael Byrnes, and everyone's soon-to-be favorite mascot Moonshot.  Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their concession-stand favorites, and podvents blows the trumpet for the Medieval Fair of Norman. You won't want to miss it!

For the past three decades, Don Dahler has been a fixture on national network news covering the world's biggest stories-global wars, presidential elections, school shootings, natural disasters. Now, drawn from the journals he kept for most of his life, Don charts his unlikely rise from a teenage runaway to an award-winning correspondent and anchor in SOUVENIRS FROM AN ABSURD LIFE (Post Hill Press, February 25, 2025). As a young man, chance encounters with baseball idol Mickey Mantle and legendary sports broadcaster Dick Enberg changed the trajectory of Don's life. Rejecting the prospects of a dim, boring, unfulfilling future, he set out to tell stories that mattered. He worked his way up from local TV stations in Texas and North Carolina and went on to cover the most important stories of the times for Fox News, CNBC, ABC News, and CBS News, reporting from more than 120 countries and often living abroad for months at a time. Don was the first network correspondent to report live from the scene on 9/11 and reported extensively from Afghanistan and Iraq in the months and years that followed. As a documentary filmmaker he traveled to Calcutta, Johannesburg, Taipei, and thousands of places in between. He's interviewed Nobel Prize recipients, future presidents, Olympic champions, and countless movie stars. He's been shot (twice), had lions stalk outside his tent in Africa, tamed a wild fruit bat, and flown in an ultralight airplane over the heads of elephants. These and more incredible adventures are collected in SOUVENIRS FROM AN ABSURD LIFE, a memoir that is full of humor, heart, and grit-and also nine-lives-level luck and good timing. Don's insider's account of the highly competitive world of network news also revisits a bygone era of broadcast journalism-one with robust budgets and an appetite for foreign reporting. And he reveals which stars aren't who they pretend to be, how his reporting on 9/11 was co-opted by conspiracy theorists, and what goes on behind the scenes of the country's powerful media channels.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Episode 486: It Could Use More Snot This week Host Dave Bledsoe proffered a Mickey Mantle rookie card in exchange for the clearance of his bar tab despite the fact that it was clearly printed on cardstock by an inkjet low on cyan. (They forced him to eat it before they tossed him out.) On the show this week we examine the disgusting kids collectible that swept the nation in the mid 1980's (It was like pervy Pokemon!) Along the way we discover that Dave had no friends as a kid. (Just like now!) Then we dive in collectible cards and where they came from. (Smarmy nobles and cigarettes.) Then we opened up a pack of Topps Bubble Gum to see what we got.  (Dammit it's Bobby Bonilla!) We discuss how Topps branched out in the parody “novelty” card market with some clever takes on capitalism and that morphed into a disgusting parody of the most popular toy of the early 80's: The Garbage Pail Kids.   Our Sponsor this week is Dave-O-Mon Cards, gotta drink ‘em all! We open the show with the trailer for the Garbage Pail Kids movie and close with the Donna's signing about the kids in this country. Show Theme: Hypnostate Prelude to Common Sense The Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatthehellpodcast.bsky.social The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxP5ywpZ-O7qu_MFkLXQUQ The Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehellwereyouthinkingpod/ Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kHmmrjptrq Our Website: www.whatthehellpodcast.com Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music: https://youtu.be/okCHKTYNFXk?si=bKqXncifC07skqFn Buy Our Stuff: https://www.seltzerkings.com/shop Citations Needed: Wikipedia: Cigarette Card https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cigarette_card The Snot-Soaked History of the Garbage Pail Kids https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/643322/garbage-pail-kids-history Trash for Cash: An Oral History of Garbage Pail Kids https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/77142/trash-cash-oral-history-garbage-pail-kids THEY'RE NASTY, THEY'RE UGLY, AND CHILDREN LOVE THEM https://www.nytimes.com/1986/02/05/nyregion/they-re-nasty-they-re-ugly-and-children-love-them.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In early 2022, the hype around NFTs was at its peak, and Mike Belsito found himself caught up in the frenzy—so much so that he and a lifelong friend decided to go all-in on a historic digital collectible: a 1-of-1 NFT of the legendary 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card. With a max bid of $60,000, they were ready to make a play, but the auction didn't quite go as planned. In this re-released episode, Mike recounts the excitement, the nostalgia, and the financial risks of the NFT gold rush. From the conversations with his friend and fellow collector to the surprising aftermath of the auction, this episode captures the highs, the lows, and the lasting lessons of an investment that never materialized. Plus, we explore what happened to that elusive Mickey Mantle NFT—and whether it was really worth it after all.

Send us a textEven before Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis banned eight #Whitesox players for their attempted fix of the 1919 World Series, players had been banned, blacklisted and banished from baseball mostly for trying to fix games but not always. Once Commissioner Landis was given the job and power to kick players and people out of baseball he used it liberally as did his successors. Even Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle were banned from #MLB in 1983 for being greeters at different casinos in Atlantic City. Finally Peter Ueberroth un-banned them which might have been his finest moment as commish. Sometimes it's gambling, other times drugs, and still other instances are even more serious and criminal. We talk about the difference between black-listing and blackballing and how #baseball hopes one of the other major sports has a gambling scandal before MLB does. Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

For the past three decades, Don Dahler has been a fixture on national network news covering the world's biggest stories-global wars, presidential elections, school shootings, natural disasters. Now, drawn from the journals he kept for most of his life, Don charts his unlikely rise from a teenage runaway to an award-winning correspondent and anchor in SOUVENIRS FROM AN ABSURD LIFE (Post Hill Press, February 25, 2025). As a young man, chance encounters with baseball idol Mickey Mantle and legendary sports broadcaster Dick Enberg changed the trajectory of Don's life. Rejecting the prospects of a dim, boring, unfulfilling future, he set out to tell stories that mattered. He worked his way up from local TV stations in Texas and North Carolina and went on to cover the most important stories of the times for Fox News, CNBC, ABC News, and CBS News, reporting from more than 120 countries and often living abroad for months at a time. Don was the first network correspondent to report live from the scene on 9/11 and reported extensively from Afghanistan and Iraq in the months and years that followed. As a documentary filmmaker he traveled to Calcutta, Johannesburg, Taipei, and thousands of places in between. He's interviewed Nobel Prize recipients, future presidents, Olympic champions, and countless movie stars. He's been shot (twice), had lions stalk outside his tent in Africa, tamed a wild fruit bat, and flown in an ultralight airplane over the heads of elephants. These and more incredible adventures are collected in SOUVENIRS FROM AN ABSURD LIFE, a memoir that is full of humor, heart, and grit-and also nine-lives-level luck and good timing. Don's insider's account of the highly competitive world of network news also revisits a bygone era of broadcast journalism-one with robust budgets and an appetite for foreign reporting. And he reveals which stars aren't who they pretend to be, how his reporting on 9/11 was co-opted by conspiracy theorists, and what goes on behind the scenes of the country's powerful media channels.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

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Across the United States, unclaimed valuables lie buried within ordinary people's attics, basements and garages. In the new Discovery Channel series, FILTHY FORTUNES, modern day treasure hunter and the "King of Hoards,” Matt Paxton,  Matt, along with Expert Appraiser, Mike Kelleher, and Clean-out Manager, Kayland Brock, take on the biggest, most dangerous and physically demanding jobs to transform both the houses and the lives of those in desperate need of their help. Using their combined expertise, the team will overcome unique challenges to uncover historical finds.Matt and his team never know what they'll uncover - from a Mickey Mantle rookie card to John Wilkes Booth's actor bill card, to misprinted stamps, rare coin collections, vintage toys, military memorabilia, and much more – totaling a profit of nearly a half million dollars.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Across the United States, unclaimed valuables lie buried within ordinary people's attics, basements and garages. In the new Discovery Channel series, FILTHY FORTUNES, modern day treasure hunter and the "King of Hoards,” Matt Paxton,  Matt, along with Expert Appraiser, Mike Kelleher, and Clean-out Manager, Kayland Brock, take on the biggest, most dangerous and physically demanding jobs to transform both the houses and the lives of those in desperate need of their help. Using their combined expertise, the team will overcome unique challenges to uncover historical finds.Matt and his team never know what they'll uncover - from a Mickey Mantle rookie card to John Wilkes Booth's actor bill card, to misprinted stamps, rare coin collections, vintage toys, military memorabilia, and much more – totaling a profit of nearly a half million dollars.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Baseball history through the lens of the 1959 Topps Baseball Card collection.Phil Coffin, looks back at 1959 through the history of the complete 1959 baseball card collection. He revisits baseball players, managers & stories with short entertaining essays Back in the DayPhil Coffin, Author & New York Times EditorMark & Phil reflect on their early days at The Courier-Journal Phil's journey from Louisville to The New York Times (1997) When Baseball Was Still ToppsOne of the best baseball books of 2024 by Sports Collectors Digest Short Essays on each of the 1959 Topps baseball card setGrowing up in Indianapolis as a baseball fan Watching 1959 World Series between the Dodgers & White Sox with his brothers Baseball HistoryComparing reports of Mickey Mantle & Derek Jeter as young prospects Ted (Klu) Kruszewski, Al Lopez, &  Sparky Anderson Beyond the stats The 1959 Chicago White SoxTampa Baseball Museum & Al LopezWhite Sox integrating baseball, Larry Doby, Minnie Miñoso, & Al Smith Al Smith beer drenching of 1959 World Series Ted (Klu) Kluszewski's sleevelessHarmon Killebrew Overlap of Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball history & Hank Aaron's journey from the Indianapolis Clowns to MLBBuilding a collectionStarted with 6-card wax packs for a nickel with gumThe elusive Milt Graff Childhood collection tossed out by mom Path to rebuild the collectionIn “Jersey” you got to know, a guy to get Mickey MantleBob Gibson rookie card Inside When Baseball Was Still ToppsEssays on all 572 cards from the 1959 Topps set, Ted Williams MIA in Topps collection due to exclusive contract with Fleer Hall of Famer Bob Gibson's Rookie card, one of the most valuable in the set Maury Wills, debuted in 1959 but was left out of the set due to doubts about his potential Baseball's History and Evolution:Stories of baseball legends like Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, and Ted Williams The evolution of baseball cards, from Topps' dominance in the 1950s to today's competitive memorabilia market Eddie Gaedel's one-game fame Endurance of catchers Challenges of following modern baseball with expanded rosters and teams compared to the 16-team era of 1959 Baseball fans connect with the game through history, stories, & tangible memorabilia Phil's Upcoming Book:A Baseball Book of Days: 31 Moments That Transformed the Game, explores pivotal dates in baseball history Stories include Babe Ruth's sale to the Yankees, Jackie Robinson's first game, and the dominance of Dominican players in MLB Where to Find Phil Coffin's Books:When Baseball Was Still Topps: Available at McFarlandBooks com and on Amazon A Baseball Book of Days: Pre-order now for its upcoming release (just in time for spring training) Mark is on Blue Sky at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social  BaseballBiz On Deck is on iheart, apple, spotify, amazon music & at www.baseballbizondeck.comSpecial Thanks to X-Take-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

5pm: Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files // John tells his Mickey Mantle story // Know-It-All Quiz // Letters

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Yankees former Hall Of Fame Manager once said of Mickey Mantle. " He has more speed than any slugger, I've ever seen, and more slug than any other speedster. Nobody has ever had more of both of them together. This kid aint logical. He's too good and it's very confusing. This week we profile the the MLB journey of the "Commerce Comet", the great Mickey Mantle, who would define the 1950's and 60's era with his stellar play. #MickeyMantle #MuttMantle #SpavinawOklahoma #CommerceOklahoma #CaseyStengal #RogerMaris #WhiteyFord #JoeDiMaggio #GeorgeWeiss #ChuckStobbs #StuMiller #DennyMcLain

Yankees former Hall Of Fame Manager once said of Mickey Mantle. " He has more speed than any slugger, I've ever seen, and more slug than any other speedster. Nobody has ever had more of both of them together. This kid aint logical. He's too good and it's very confusing. This week we profile the the MLB journey of the "Commerce Comet", the great Mickey Mantle, who would define the 1950's and 60's era with his stellar play. #MickeyMantle #MuttMantle #SpavinawOklahoma #CommerceOklahoma #CaseyStengal #RogerMaris #WhiteyFord #JoeDiMaggio #GeorgeWeiss #ChuckStobbs #StuMiller #DennyMcLain

Doc opens talking about liver transplants in sports, art and surgery. Doc uses examples of Mickey Mantle in sports and David Crosby in art. Injury of the week is the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard's ACL surgery. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Pepino Man (Cesar), A Collectors Dream (Orlando) and Splendid Sports (Adam) discuss collecting the man, the myth, the legend - Mickey Mantle. Link To YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2-pD1lfo8 Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zion Cases⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Splendid Sports on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send us a textFounded in 1901, the AL contains teams like #Yankees and #RedSox who have an epic list in their top 5 for players hitting home runs while a member of the franchise. Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, David "Big Papi' Ortiz, Jim Rice, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra are all in their teams top 5. All are HOFer.. Aaron Judge is outside the Yankee top five but he's closing fast.  Then there's the #orioles. Another original #AmericanLeague team, they started as the Milwaukee Brewers for one year before moving to St. Louis and becoming the Browns. HOFers Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken Jr. and Frank Robinson are in the top 5. But Besides being mostly terrible, the Browns had few home run threats. The #bluejays and #Rays are more recent additions but only Fred McGriff is in the top five of either team and is a HOFer. Carlos Delgado rules the roost for Toronto. Edwin Encarnacion has 424 career homers not 434 #guardians #tigers #whitesox #twins #royals have familiar names in their top two but once you go deeper it gets more difficult. #athletics #angels #rangers #astros #mariners have a few HOFers on their list.Link to an article by Mark - https://almostcooperstown.substack.com/p/career-home-run-leaders-for-each-be7?r=6m2o9Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

Tom Ackerman discusses the Muse Awards, spotlighting Billy Crystal's admiration for Bob Costas, who was honored with the Stan Musial Lifetime Achievement Award. Crystal shares heartfelt praise for Costas's talent, integrity, and significant contributions to St. Louis, reminiscing about their shared love for baseball and experiences with Mickey Mantle. He underscores the importance of sportsmanship and integrity in the industry. Ackerman also reflects on Crystal's genuine humility, contrasting him with Hollywood stereotypes, and pays tribute to Greg Gumbel, sharing a touching story about Gumbel's kindness to a young fan.

Join host Bill Donohue as he welcomes former MLB pitcher George Culver, who shares insights from his career in baseball and discusses his new book, The Earl of Oildale: "Why Me?". Culver reflects on his journey through the major leagues, highlighting his experiences with teams like the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, and the thrill of pitching a no-hitter. Later in the show, Bill is joined by Joe Unitas, son of legendary quarterback Johnny Unitas, who offers a glimpse into his father's life lessons and their lasting impact. Joe discusses the importance of discipline and perseverance, values instilled in him by his father. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of sports history, personal triumphs, and the legacies that shape our lives.Show Details:The latest installment of Sports Talk New York presents a compelling conversation with former MLB pitcher George Culver and Joe Unitas, son of football great Johnny Unitas. Host Bill Donohue engages Culver in a discussion that spans his career highlights, the challenges faced during his time in the majors, and his newly released book, "The Earl of Oildale: Why Me?" Culver reflects on his career journey, detailing memorable moments such as his no-hitter and the camaraderie he experienced with fellow players. He candidly discusses the highs and lows of being an athlete, including the pressures of performing in front of thousands and the impact of mentorship in shaping his career.Transitioning to Joe Unitas, the conversation shifts to the personal legacy left by Johnny Unitas. Joe discusses the life lessons his father imparted, emphasizing the importance of discipline and resilience. He shares anecdotes that highlight how Johnny's upbringing shaped his character, which in turn influenced Joe's own upbringing and values. The foreword of Joe's book, which features contributions from football legends Joe Namath and Dan Fouts, solidifies the respect that Johnny earned throughout his career. The discussion brings to light the parallels between baseball and football, showcasing the shared experiences of athletes in both sports.This episode encapsulates not only the essence of sports but also the enduring values of determination, humility, and the significance of mentorship. Through rich storytelling and personal insights, both guests offer listeners a glimpse into the world of professional sports while reinforcing the idea that the lessons learned on the field are just as valuable off the field. Donohue expertly navigates the narratives, ensuring each guest's journey is celebrated and appreciated, leaving the audience inspired by the power of resilience and the importance of legacy in sports.Takeaways: George Culver discusses his journey from high school athlete to Major League Baseball pitcher, emphasizing the importance of education and discipline. The emotional impact of being inducted posthumously, as in the case of Dick Allen, is a poignant reminder of baseball's legacy. Joe Unitas shares insights into his father's values, particularly the significance of discipline and perseverance for success in life. Culver reflects on facing baseball legends like Mickey Mantle and Roberto Clemente, highlighting the respect and awe he felt as a player. The episode underscores the role of mentorship, as both Culver and Unitas credit influential coaches for shaping their careers. Culver's experience pitching a no-hitter while overcoming personal challenges demonstrates the unpredictability and thrill of sports.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 78: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: How did this not generate more headlines? It's just a proposed maneuver out of the legal morass Judge Juan Merchan has helped Trump create. But New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg has suggested that one way to solve this sentencing/but he's president/but we can't dismiss the conviction is to treat Trump - in a legal sense - the way you treat a convicted defendant who DIES before he appeals or is sentence. In short: just pretend Trump is dead. SPEAKING OF A BROKEN LEGAL SYSTEM: I'm not advocating for that, nor for guys assassinating CEO's five blocks from my home. But our legal system is broken and it would behoove commentators, columnists, writers, those who suck up to the moneyed class, and conservatives to stop being so surprised at the idea that maybe a majority of Americans is not as outraged as the wealthy are at the actions of Luigi McDreamy. Maybe you need to wonder more about why they perceive the legal system to be broken and the corporations to be legal excuses for nobody being responsible for innocent people dying and being injured. CHRIS WRAY OBEYS IN ADVANCE: He'll quit as FBI director before the inauguration. Maybe he can make a comeback as Trump's second pick for DNI because Tulsi Gabbard is being attacked from the left, the middle, and now from The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board. Also Hegseth's been caught in another lie, about something he had said in public 48 hours earlier. B-Block (23:46) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: The World Cup goes to Saudi Arabia because everything is for sale. And an announcement of a candidacy for New York City Council suddenly made me realize that Bill DeBlasio and Eric Adams both became mayor here in part because between us one of my exes and I screwed around with the 2013 campaign. OOPS. (30:22) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Yes she sneaked a gold-plated gun into Australia but how else was she supposed to protect herself at clown school? Speaking of: Newsweek beats the L.A. Times to a "Fairness Meter" for its articles. And Elon Musk insists there's no homelessness because now is exactly the right time for a CEO to assert that. C-Block (39:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: My favorite Holiday story. The day, on my way to interview Mickey Mantle, I ran into somebody I mistook for just another fan - albeit a well-dressed man. Oops. Turned out he was one of the stars of the greatest movie ever made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juan Soto cashes in for the biggest contract in the history of sports and House cannot stand it! Is Soto Ted Williams? Mickey Mantle? Mike Trout? Griffey? Or all of them? Will this push the Mets over the top? Or will the Mets still Met? Is this a good thing for the Yankees? Is Soto public enemy number 1`?The College Football 12 Team Playoff is here! Are fans excited? Did it kill the championship games? Who has the biggest gripe about not getting in? Are the seeds fair? Or did Oregon get screwed? Who might surprise? Are these matchups exciting?Has the football transfer portal destroyed college football? Is the money running amock?NFL Week 14 and Bison gets a pick right! Go Wests Young Men! The AFC and NCF Wests are fun! The NFC North is beating each other up. The Chiefs doink their way to another win. Kirk Cousins is a DISASTER! Are the Eagles on the brink of repeating 2023? Or will Saquon save them?The end of an era in F1 as Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes for Ferrari after an epic drive. Ferrari comes up just short to McLaren who is crowed Constructors World Champion! What drivers have a seat for 2025?PFOTW! Lasso! Buzzers!

In Episode #137 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the latest card bounty—this time featuring Paul Skenes' 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto. The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering an insane trade package for it, but now Olivia Dunne has entered the conversation! Would you take the trade, or hold onto the card? We also discuss Mickey Mantle's rookie card, which continues to reign supreme in the hobby, and take a first look at 2025 Topps WWE Chrome. Plus, PSA has eliminated the declared value requirement—what does this mean for collectors? And we react to UFC's Dana White pulling a Jon Jones rookie card ahead of the NYC event. All this and more, as we bring you the latest in the hobby world. #TalkingShopPodcast #PaulSkenes #OliviaDunne #MickeyMantle #ToppsWWEChrome #PSA #CardBounty Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-talking-shop-podcast/support

In 1956 New York Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle won the Triple Crown. And his spectacular catch in the 8th inning of Game 5 of the World Series preserved Don Larsen's perfect game In this 1991 interview Mantle discusses his book My Favorite Summer: 1956 Get My Favorite Summer 1956 by Mickey MantleAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Willie Mays and Hank Aaron For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube #MLB #baseball #Yankees #WorldSeries

Take 10 with Tim – September 20, 20241.Shohei Ohtani had one of the greatest games in baseball history. 6 for 6, 3 HR, 2 SB and 10 RBI that led to the Dodgers clinching a playoff spot. He's now sitting on 51 home runs and 51 stolen bases, slashing .294/.376/.629 with 77 walks. Where does this stack up in the greatest season in baseball history? Here are some others…a.Barry Bonds (2001) – 73 HR, 137 RBI, 177 walks, .328 BA, .515 OBP, .863 SLGb.Barry Bonds (2004) – 45 HR, 232 walks, .362/.609/.812 c.Mickey Mantle (1956) – 52 HR, 130 RBI, 10 SB, .353/.464/.705d.Ricky Henderson (1982) – 130 SB, 119 runs, .398 OBPe.Bob Gibson (1968) – 34 starts, 28 complete games, 12 shutouts, a 1.12 ERA and 268 strikeouts.2.Luisangel Acuna has been the talk of fantasy baseball since he was promoted. He's hitting .467 with two home runs. Ronald who? What do you think so far?3.Landon Knack pitched well on Wednesday and should get another start against the Padres next week. Are you interested?4.What has happened to Bobby Miller? He had a brutal start this week, and then was optioned to Triple-A.5.The Orioles are 18-24 since Jordan Westburg got hurt. Before that, they were 66-44. It's clear he was a massive part of the equation. He is just about ready for his return.a.Does this return the Orioles to who they were in the early part of the season?b.Is Westburg an immediate insertion into a fantasy manager?c.Speaking of the Orioles, they DFA'd Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday. It went South in a hurry for him. What happened?6.Jose Quintana has been shoving it in the second half, particularly of late. He has a 3.11 ERA with six wins since the All-Star break and in his last five games, he's 4-0 with a 0.28 ERA but only 20 strikeouts.a.What do you make of this resurgence?b.Is he setting a new baseline or is this just a hot streak?7.We have discussed Ryan Pepiot much this season, but he's posted a 3.64 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 121 innings. He shoved it on Wednesday night with 12 K's in 6 innings, but still did not get the win.a.What do you think about him for next season?8.Any advice for these last two weeks of the season?9.Juan Soto hit his 40th home run this week and his 200th for his career. It's crazy to think he's only 25. I'm assuming you believe he's on an HOF path? Who of these ten current MLB players have a shot at making the Hall of Fame? I didn't include the three obvious guys (Trout, Scherzer, Verlander)1)Mookie Betts – Age 31, 69.4 WAR, 269 HR, 1,607 hits, .294 AVG, 1 MVP2)Manny Machado – Age 32, 57.8 WAR, 342 HR, 1,894 hits, .279 AVG, 0 MVP3)Jose Altuve – Age 34, 52.9 WAR, 228 HR, 2,227 hits, .306 AVG, 1 MVPi.BTW, Jose Altuve taking off his shoes and socks to prove to the home plate umpire was a classic. Just awesome! That alone should push him into Cooperstown4)Jose Ramirez – Age 32, 51.4 WAR, 251 HR, 1,488 hits, .278 AVG, 0 MVP5)Aaron Judge – Age 32, 51.2 WAR, 310 HR, 1,017 hits, .287 AVG, 1 MVP6)Francisco Lindor – Age 30, 49.3 WAR, 246 HR, 1,486 hits, .274 AVG, 0 MVP7)Bryce Harper – Age 31, 50.7 WAR, 335 HR, 1,662 hits, .282 AVG, 2 MVP8)Gerrit Cole – Age 34, 41.8 WAR, 151 wins, 2,239 Ks, 3.20 ERA, 1 CY Young9)Shohei Ontani – Age 30, 26.7 WAR, 219 HR, 861hits, .277 AVG, 2 MVP10)Ronald Acuna – Age 26, 25.8 WAR, 165 HR, 815 hits, .289 AVG, 1 MVPIt looks like you need at least a 70 WAR to make it.10.What hitter are you targeting for pickup this weekend?11.What pitcher are you targeting for pickup this weekend?

This week, we finish this crazy story with tales of getting Mickey Mantle stoned, having a woman stolen by Frank Sinatra, and being pushed out of baseball. He ruins another marriage, and poses fully nude for a magazine, but sets up a successful men's beauty salon. He also gets busted with a LOT of cocaine, and a ledger of his customers. Plus, bar fights, and drunkenly crashing a car in an NY tunnel!Get Mickey Mantle so stoned that he can barely swing a bat, Have Frank Sinatra swoop in on the woman you've been talking to, and never be dull, a moment in your life with Joe Pepitone!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.