Podcasts about negro leagues

Banana Ball is a barnstorming baseball league revived by the tremendously popular Savannah Bananas, a team with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram — known as much for their dance routines and shenanigans as their actual baseball. Recently the league resurrected the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro League team with a contentious history of racial minstrelsy. We talk with journalist Josh Levin, who followed the Clowns through their Banana Ball debut.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Two stories in which the players' absence from the narrative is the point: First, we go back to John McGraw's first right fielder with the Giants, a speed-based player who was supposed to be a nice guy, but still found occasion to heave this bat at the opposition. Then we visit a St. Louis Stars great who took a drink—or a lot of them—from the wrong bottle and ended up stiff and cold in San Diego. We ought to know more. Why don't we? The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

J.R. Bang sits down with Chicago sports historian and author Jack Silverstein to explore the underrated moments, teams, and pioneers that shaped Chicago sports history. From the dominant 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series run and the overlooked origins of the Chicago Bulls to Negro Leagues visionary Rube Foster, sports innovator Arch Ward, historic Chicago boxing, and the city's deep roots in baseball, football, basketball, and more—this episode is a must-watch for every Chicago sports fan.They also share personal fandom memories, sports heartbreak, Bears weather games, the Bulls' legacy, growing up with Chicago teams, and why the city's sports culture remains unmatched.

This week we resume our series Texans in the Hall by looking at the lives and careers of two great Texan ballplayers - Louis Santop and Biz Mackey. Santop and Mackey were both born in the Texas in the late 19th Century and represent two of the four former Negro League catchers inducted into the Hall of Fame. Our guest is Thomas Kern, a contributor to ¡Arriba!: The Heroic Life of Roberto Clemente (SABR 2022), and co-editor to The Negro Leagues' 1931 Homestead Grays: The Color of Greatness (SABR 2026).  He is also a frequent contributor to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) biography project. Kern's expertise in Negro League history brings a unique perspective and depth to the discussion.Episodes Discussed: 280 - Texans in the Hall: Joe Williams, Andy Cooper and Hilton Smith w/ Thomas Kern; 107 - Bert Shepard, Lou Brissie & Baseball During World War II; 106 - Baseball Rebels w/ Professor Peter Dreier.Texans in the Hall Series:285 - Texans in the Hall: Tris Speaker280 - Texans in the Hall: Joe Williams, Andy Cooper and Hilton Smith w/ Thomas Kern264 - Texans in the Hall: Joe Morgan262 - Rube and Bill Foster: Texans in the Hall259 - Texans in the Hall: Eddie Mathews254 - Frank Robinson is Underrated (Texans in the Hall)248 - Ernie Banks: Absurdly Simple & Impossibly Complex (Texans in the Hall) w/ Doug Wilson247 - "A Stranger Among His Own Kind:" Rogers Hornsby (Texans in the Hall)240 - Texans in the Hall: Greg Maddux, plus, Arenado, Rose, Golden State Entertainment and Tales of the Tape235 - Texans in the Hall: Ross Youngs w/ David King229 - Texans in the Hall: Willie Wells, "El Diablo," Was Ahead of His Time w/ Dr. Bob LukeConsider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if available), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2026.

Rob and Kelvin explain why NFL preseason games are pointless and why they are a waste of time to watch, Why Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins getting into it during practice is a good thing, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, President of The Negro League Baseball Museum Bob Kendrick swings by to discuss Rob receiving the ‘Innovator Aawrd’ by the museum, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1935 Pittsburgh Crawfords won the Negro National League championship with four future Hall of Famers on the roster — and their most famous player never put on the uniform all season. Jeff traces how numbers-racket money built a dynasty, why Satchel Paige spent the year pitching in Bismarck, North Dakota instead of Pittsburgh, and how a seven-game series against a first-year New York Cubans franchise came down to a 0-for-10 pinch-hitter in the bottom of the ninth. Also in this episode: a new baseball movie filming with Emma Stone and Chris Pine gets spotted live at a Mets game, Sesame Street's Elmo and Cookie Monster continue their surprise ballpark tour, a George Costanza calzone bobblehead gets announced in the Bronx, and Wax Pack Heroes returns with a batch of 2010s-era cards. Topics: Pittsburgh Crawfords, Negro National League, 1935 Negro National League Championship Series, New York Cubans, Satchel Paige, Gus Greenlee, Oscar Charleston, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Judy Johnson, Sam Bankhead, Martin Dihigo, Leroy Matlock, Pat Patterson, Negro Leagues baseball history, Bismarck baseball, House of David baseball, Yankee Stadium 1935, baseball history podcast, vintage baseball cards Connect With Us: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/. #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #popculture

Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official program of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame!Today, host Kirk Buchner sits down with sports historian, SABR member, and acclaimed author Matthew DiBiase. Matthew is the groundbreaking author behind a series of books that mathematically rank the greatest coaches and general managers across the four major North American sports.In this episode, we dive deep into his latest release, Patriarchs of the Dugout, which makes history by integrating Negro League managers into the official MLB rankings using a unique "plus/minus" metric system. Matthew also shares some shocking reveals from his upcoming NBA coaching book, Men in the Huddle, and explains why legendary managers like Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa missed his Top 10 cut.

7/28/26 Host Amilcar Shabazz Manou Africa, Activist & Founder of Rebelle: African Liberation & Rastafari Movement Lora Wondolowski, Greenfield City Council President: Greenfield legislative matters & her campaign vision for Franklin County towns Fairplay w/ Duke Goldman: On Ray Elliot and the importance of Negro League baseball history to the quest for oneness of humanity

7/28/26 Host Amilcar Shabazz Manou Africa, Activist & Founder of Rebelle: African Liberation & Rastafari Movement Lora Wondolowski, Greenfield City Council President: Greenfield legislative matters & her campaign vision for Franklin County towns Fairplay w/ Duke Goldman: On Ray Elliot and the importance of Negro League baseball history to the quest for oneness of humanity

7/28/26 Host Amilcar Shabazz Manou Africa, Activist & Founder of Rebelle: African Liberation & Rastafari Movement Lora Wondolowski, Greenfield City Council President: Greenfield legislative matters & her campaign vision for Franklin County towns Fairplay w/ Duke Goldman: On Ray Elliot and the importance of Negro League baseball history to the quest for oneness of humanity

7/28/26 Host Amilcar Shabazz Manou Africa, Activist & Founder of Rebelle: African Liberation & Rastafari Movement Lora Wondolowski, Greenfield City Council President: Greenfield legislative matters & her campaign vision for Franklin County towns Fairplay w/ Duke Goldman: On Ray Elliot and the importance of Negro League baseball history to the quest for oneness of humanity

Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins Two Strike Noise to talk about the museum's $50+ million capital campaign to build a new 30,000-square-foot facility and Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. From there the conversation covers the story of Branch Rickey's real first choice to break the color line, why Kansas City Monarchs owner J.L. Wilkinson never saw a dime for Jackie Robinson's contract, the deliberate showmanship of players like Willie Wells and Goose Tatum, the case for Negro Leagues legends most fans have never heard of, and the connection between Banana Ball's Indianapolis Clowns revival and the original barnstorming era.   Also in this episode: Mark and Jeff open with a Family Ties rerun packed with unexpected Yogi Berra trivia, the surprise return of the Baseball Beyond Batting Average podcast, MLB reportedly floating a rain delay to protect World Series primetime ratings, and a ranking of MLB broadcast booths by their color commentators' combined career WAR. Then it's another round of Wax Pack Heroes with a run of vintage 1987 Topps cards.   Topics: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, Buck O'Neil, Jackie Robinson, Branch Rickey, Monte Irvin, Effa Manley, J.L. Wilkinson, Kansas City Monarchs, Bill Veeck, Clark Griffith, Willie Wells, Goose Tatum, Martin Dihigo, Mule Suttles, Bullet Rogan, Biz Mackey, Roy Campanella, Josh Gibson, Shohei Ohtani, Negro Leagues Japan tour, Philadelphia Royal Giants, Banana Ball, Indianapolis Clowns, shadow ball, NLBM capital campaign, Wax Pack Heroes, 1987 Topps   00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 02:10 BP Pop Culture Baseball 04:45 Podcast Shoutout Return 06:02 World Series Rain Delay 08:35 Booth WAR Rankings 12:12 Movie Takes and Tease 13:02 Introducing Bob Kendrick 13:56 Museum Expansion Vision 16:53 Who Broke the Barrier 22:36 Showmanship and Shadow Ball 25:59 Unsung Greats Dihigo 29:29 Modern Players Fit Today 31:55 Negro Leagues in Japan 37:06 Josh Gibson Legends 41:25 Banana Ball and Atmosphere 46:34 How to Support the Museum 48:34 Museum Support Links 48:45 Fundraiser Plans 49:31 Wax Pack Heroes 01:15:38 Wrap Up and Ways to Follow   Connect With Us: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Bob Kendrick and the NLBM are raising funds for a new 30,000-square-foot museum and the Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. Learn more and donate at www.nlbm.com. Commons4Kids: We pull a lot of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. Donate your unwanted cards to help spark a kid's interest in the game: https://commons4kids.org/C4K   Hashtags: #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Today on Louisiana Considered, we listen to an episode of a new podcast, “American Colony,” all about the history of Puerto Rico. In this episode produced by WWNO's Alana Schreiber, we dive into baseball history on the archipelago, specifically how the sport was shaped by Black American baseball players. During the golden age of the Negro Leagues, the biggest stars came to play in Puerto Rico. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Monte Irvin and more than 200 others spent their winter on Puerto Rica teams, playing integrated baseball years before Jackie Robinson crossed the color line in the U.S. They experienced a sense of fame, freedom and dignity they never received on U.S. soil, and in turn, changed how the game was played and inspired some of the Puerto Rican greats, including Roberto Clemente. —This episode of American Colony was produced by Alana Schreiber and hosted by Julio Ricardo Varela. It was edited by Nuria Net. Translation help from Illan Ireland. For archival recordings, special thanks to the Lewis B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky Libraries.CreditsAmerican Colony is a production of The Latino Newsletter and Shake It Easy MediaSenior Editor: Nuria NetSenior Producer: Joaquín Cotler

It's Thursday, and that means it's time to talk politics with The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's Stephanie Grace. Today, we discuss Gov. Jeff Landry's recent remarks on New Orleans and the latest on the Murrill indictment.Zohran Mamdani's election as New York mayor in November has had ripple effects throughout the country. In New York and cities like Denver, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, other Democratic Socialist candidates have advanced in party primaries. Now, Louisiana Republicans are targeting more centrist Democrats, hoping they'll prefer GOP candidates to ones with socialist leanings. And they're likening the popularity of democratic socialists to the Bolshevik Revolution.Mark Ballad has reported on this for The Times-Picayune/The Advocate.  He joins us with more.Roughly two years ago, Louisiana Considered managing producer Alana Schreiber created and produced the podcast, "Road to Rickwood." The four-part series by NPR and the MLB told the story of the intersection between Negro Leagues Baseball and the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, Alabama, and how those stories played out at America's oldest ballpark, Rickwood Field. Schreiber recently produced a new podcast for the series “American Colony,” once again about the Negro Leagues — but this time, the story takes place in Puerto Rico. Schreiber joined us for more on this story and all the Louisiana connections.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

7/14/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep Pat Duffy: the commemoration for the airmen who died when their B17crashed into Mt Tom –why she attends, what it says & why it matters; also, the Economic Development Bill the House just passed. Hadley School Super Anne McKenzie: the federal tax credits that will support private schools, part of Trump's “BBB” legislation -- how it will work, what effects it will have, the arguments for and against. Milan Clark, Amherst Media's Media & Broadcasting Mananger: the League of Women Voters show (League Talk), community engagement, & how you can become a producer. Duke Goldman, Negro League expert and BIG baseball fan on why the All-Star Game is ridiculous; why baseball owners are hell-bent on killing the golden goose & destroying the sport; the Home Run Derby on Netflix?! And the book he is writing about Monte Irvin and integrating baseball.

7/14/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep Pat Duffy: the commemoration for the airmen who died when their B17crashed into Mt Tom –why she attends, what it says & why it matters; also, the Economic Development Bill the House just passed. Hadley School Super Anne McKenzie: the federal tax credits that will support private schools, part of Trump's “BBB” legislation -- how it will work, what effects it will have, the arguments for and against. Milan Clark, Amherst Media's Media & Broadcasting Mananger: the League of Women Voters show (League Talk), community engagement, & how you can become a producer. Duke Goldman, Negro League expert and BIG baseball fan on why the All-Star Game is ridiculous; why baseball owners are hell-bent on killing the golden goose & destroying the sport; the Home Run Derby on Netflix?! And the book he is writing about Monte Irvin and integrating baseball.

7/14/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep Pat Duffy: the commemoration for the airmen who died when their B17crashed into Mt Tom –why she attends, what it says & why it matters; also, the Economic Development Bill the House just passed. Hadley School Super Anne McKenzie: the federal tax credits that will support private schools, part of Trump's “BBB” legislation -- how it will work, what effects it will have, the arguments for and against. Milan Clark, Amherst Media's Media & Broadcasting Mananger: the League of Women Voters show (League Talk), community engagement, & how you can become a producer. Duke Goldman, Negro League expert and BIG baseball fan on why the All-Star Game is ridiculous; why baseball owners are hell-bent on killing the golden goose & destroying the sport; the Home Run Derby on Netflix?! And the book he is writing about Monte Irvin and integrating baseball.

7/14/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep Pat Duffy: the commemoration for the airmen who died when their B17crashed into Mt Tom –why she attends, what it says & why it matters; also, the Economic Development Bill the House just passed. Hadley School Super Anne McKenzie: the federal tax credits that will support private schools, part of Trump's “BBB” legislation -- how it will work, what effects it will have, the arguments for and against. Milan Clark, Amherst Media's Media & Broadcasting Mananger: the League of Women Voters show (League Talk), community engagement, & how you can become a producer. Duke Goldman, Negro League expert and BIG baseball fan on why the All-Star Game is ridiculous; why baseball owners are hell-bent on estroying the sport; the Home Run Derby on Netflix?! And the book he is writing about Monte Irvin

Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here! In this special episode, Kirk is joined by regular guest and Long Island native Robert Dobek to step away from baseball and tackle the gridiron and the ice.First, Kirk breaks down some breaking news and "shady" optics surrounding the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class and Brian Burke's induction. Then, Rob takes the floor to make a passionate Hall of Fame case for New England legend Wes Welker. Kirk and Rob debate the evolution of the slot receiver, compare Welker to Julian Edelman, and discuss the "Super Bowl bias" that keeps greats like Logan Mankins and Marshawn Lynch on the outside looking in.Later, Rob (a Giants fan) gives his unfiltered take on Eli Manning's Hall of Fame chances, and the guys settle the debate on who is the greatest goalie in NY Rangers history: Mike Richter or Henrik Lundqvist. Finally, Kirk teases a massive new grassroots project to redo the Baseball Hall of Fame starting in 1909, ensuring Negro League legends are honored in real-time.If you love deep-dive sports debates, Hall of Fame arguments, and unfiltered takes, you're in the right place!

For America's 250th birthday, Heidi and Joel skip the fireworks and head for the ballpark, and they bring their guest, Bob Kendrick, along. He is the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. The museum is just a few blocks away from where the team owners established a league of their own in 1920. Bob has spent three decades making sure that the players and the stories of the Negro League are not forgotten.Bob walks Heidi and Joel through why some of the best baseball in the country got played on fields most fans never read about, how a club from Jamestown, North Dakota beat a lineup of big-league stars, and what happened to the Negro Leagues the day Jackie Robinson finally got his shot. Bob has answers and a lot of good stories to go with them.In this episode:How Jim Crow forced Black players into their own leagues, and how they answered on the fieldSatchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, and careers the majors delayed or erasedWhy Negro Leagues games often outdrew the majors, and the talent gap that never existedLarry Doby and the different fight the American League's first Black player facedHow World War II shifted the country's willingness to integrate its pastimeResources & LinksNegro Leagues Baseball MuseumConnect with Bob Kendrick on:LinkedinTwitterTwo hundred fifty years in, America's pastime still has a few chapters that are not told enough. Tune in. The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject). (00:00) - - Americana, baseball, and the show's focus (00:43) - - Kansas City, birthplace of the Negro Leagues (01:36) - - Bob Kendrick on the leagues' history (02:12) - - North Dakota's early integration (03:07) - - Bismarck and Jamestown's integrated teams (05:27) - - The Bismarck-Jamestown rivalry (07:03) - - Teaching the discrimination players faced (11:20) - - How long the leagues lasted after integration (12:30) - - Team geography and migration patterns (14:13) - - The East-West All-Star Game (17:10) - - Segregation's overt and covert forms (18:10) - - Satchel Paige's legend and skill (20:22) - - WWII, Willie Mays, and Henry Aaron (21:20) - - Jackie Robinson's courage and burden (24:13) - - Hank Aaron's rise to stardom (25:50) - - Baseball as a unifying force (32:00) - - The museum's future and mission (33:50) - - Positional barriers in early integration (38:01) - - Roy Campanella and other Hall of Famers who started in the leagues (43:27) - - Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Randall Sullivan, former contributing editor to Rolling Stone and author of The Price of Experience, and Untouchable, joins Hooks & Runs this week to discuss his latest book, The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR and America at the Crossroads (Grove Atlantic, June 2026). The First All-Star Game chronicles a defining moment for both baseball and the nation, weaving together the sport's early lively ball history with the Jazz Age and subsequent Great Depression that gave rise to it. Randall Sullivan at Grove Atlantic.Consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if available), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2026.

Baseball history is often told through championships, statistics and the tales of legendary players. Todd Radom sees it differently. One of sports' foremost designers, branding experts and visual historians, Radom has spent decades exploring the artifacts that tell baseball's deeper story: logos, uniforms, ballparks, scorecards, mascots and the countless details that connect generations of fans to the game they love. In this episode, we discuss Radom's fascinating career and his latest book, "The Ballpark and Beyond," a richly illustrated celebration of baseball's people, places and enduring culture. Along the way, we explore forgotten franchises, legendary ballparks, Negro League dynasties, baseball's ties to American history, and the surprising stories hidden in plain sight throughout the sport. Through Radom's unique lens, baseball becomes more than a sport — it becomes a living archive of American culture. The result is a wide-ranging exploration of the people, places and forgotten connections that continue to give the national pastime its remarkable depth and texture. + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY BUY THE BOOK:  "The Ballpark and Beyond: An Illustrated Celebration of Baseball's Rich History": https://amzn.to/43SZdHB SPONSOR THANKS:  Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

Chris Adams-Wall is joined by Rays utility man Richie Palacios, Assistant Director, Complex & Academy Development Alejandro Freire, Negro League legend Josh Gibson's great-grandson Sean Gibson, & Rays Radio's Neil Solondz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the first true baseball dynasties in St. Louis history was the St. Louis Stars, who had the talent to back up the name. And, at their centrally located ballpark, the Stars and greats like Cool Papa Bell played such an entertaining, exciting brand of baseball that it not only enriched the game's popularity in St. Louis but also informed the style of play fans have expected and celebrated for generations since. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, joins the Best Podcast in Baseball for a wide-ranging conversation with baseball writer and host Derrick Goold. They start with the Stars and the discussion grows from there to detail the NLBM's "Pitch for the Future" iniative to raise $50 million an expand the current footprint of the museum to a campus that will include more items to display, a hotel, and a larger research and academic space. The goal comes back to telling the story of the Negro Leagues and bringing those players and those games to the modern fan with such a strong connection that information becomes inspiration. And that's where this new episode ultimately leads -- to a spot where legends of the past influence the present and bring the game of baseball to the next generation of players and fans. More about the NLBM's "Pitch for the Future" can be found here.  More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. In its 14th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold. 

Send us Fan MailWe play a listener voicemail, catch up on our weekend sports stories, and argue about the moment ticket prices cross the line from memorable to ridiculous. Then we dig into Brockmire Season 1 Episode 5 and how the show turns viral outrage, podcast culture, and “authentic” fandom into a weird kind of salvation for a struggling team. • reacting to a listener voicemail and the “Smitty and Two Legs” joke • weekend recap with minor league baseball wins, rainouts, and theme nights • Negro Leagues celebration and why Josh Gibson still matters • sticker shock on Stanley Cup ticket prices and what we would pay for • building a home watch party with a projector instead of buying seats • Brockmire S1E5 highlights from the Heart To Heart parody to the viral clips • the ASMR rant and how fast internet trends age out • the podcast and NPR angle with This American Life style fans • the fracking company threat and how popularity shifts leverage Make sure you go to YouTube, watch this because we are also here recording this, and hit the subscribe button on YouTube. We are trying to get to a thousand followers on our YouTube channel. Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Bassist and Giants fan, Marcus Shelby, joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about his 15–piece orchestra returning back to the Presidio Theater to present his original suite “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues” musical featuring Martin Luther McCoy, Paige Mayes & Tristian Cunningham next Sunday @ 2pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bassist and Giants fan, Marcus Shelby, joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to talk about his 15–piece orchestra returning back to the Presidio Theater to present his original suite “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues” musical featuring Martin Luther McCoy, Paige Mayes & Tristian Cunningham next Sunday @ 2pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, May 31st, 2024 Donald Trump has been found GUILTY on all 34 felony counts in the election interference trial; John Roberts rejects Senators Whitehouse and Durbin's request for a meeting over the Alito flags; a former Apprentice producer says Trump used the N word during production and it's on tape; the New Republic has gotten it's hands on an Erik Prince group chat; a Republican has blocked the confirmation of the first Native American federal judge in Montana; Molly Cook holds on to her Houston-based Texas Senate seat; the MLB has integrated the Negro League statistics into the record book; Biden secretly gave permission to Ukraine to strike inside Russia; plus Allison delivers your Good News. John Fugelsang https://www.johnfugelsang.com/tme https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232   The Donald Trump I Saw on The Apprentice (Slate Op Ed) Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democrats about ethics concerns amid Alito flag flap (NBC News) Ex-Blackwater CEO Erik Prince's group chat brings together far-right 'cranks' (Alternet) Republican blocks confirmation of first Native American federal judge for Montana (AP News) Molly Cook holds on to Houston-based Texas Senate seat in Democratic primary runoff (Texas Tribune) Biden secretly gave Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with US weapons (Politico) MLB integrates Negro League statistics into all-time record book with Josh Gibson now career batting average leader (CNN) Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A shorter episode that takes a quick look at the Homestead Grays and the attenuated career of the late Bob Horner. The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

David Faflik, a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Rhode Island has a new book titled "Segregation Games: Boston, Busing, and the Making of Red Sox Nation" (Univ. of Massachusetts Press 2026). The book examines the "surprising ties in 1970s Boston between the racial segregation of the city's schools and the racial controversies expressed on and off the field of 'Red Sox Nation.'" David Faflik's faculty page at URI.https://web.uri.edu/english/meet/david-faflik/"Segregation Games" at UMass Presshttps://www.umasspress.com/9781625349286/segregation-games/Episodes referenced: Episode 45A: "Shavermetrics w/ Scott Russell and Bill 'Spaceman' Lee (Radio Edit)"Errata: Sam Jethroe was the first African American player to take the field for the Boston Braves - he did so on April 18, 1950. The Boston Braves signed Henry Aaron on June 14, 1952, by outbidding the New York Giants by $50.00 a month. Consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2026.

Ever heard of the Savannah Bananas? They're a baseball team with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram — known as much for their dance routines and shenanigans as their actual baseball. Now their league, Banana Ball, has resurrected the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro League team with a contentious history of racial minstrelsy. We chop it up with journalist Josh Levin, who followed the Clowns through their Banana Ball debut.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Send us Fan MailThe Chicago White Sox have called three primary sites home since the team's founding in 1900, and each plot of earth carries layers of history older than the game of baseball. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Check out author / baseball historian Jacob Pomrenke's webpage: https://jacobpomrenke.com/ Items related to this episode (purchasing anything through these links helps support our efforts at no additional cost to you):Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago White Sox: A Decade-by-Decade Historyhttps://amzn.to/4trMKF5Old Comiskey Park: Essays and Memories of the Historic Home of the Chicago White Sox, 1910-1991 by Floyd Sullivan (Editor), David Cicotello (Editor), Angelo J Louisa (Editor) https://amzn.to/4njlU0pTales from the Chicago White Sox Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest White Sox Stories Ever Told by Ron Kittle, Bob Loganhttps://amzn.to/3R18tWXLost Ballparks A Celebration of Baseball's Legendary Fields by author Lawrence Ritterhttps://amzn.to/4eDj3gyBlack Baseball and Chicago: Essays on the Players, Teams, and Games of the Negro Leagues' Most Important City by Leslie Heaphyhttps://amzn.to/4ttcX6mJoin Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) Support the show

On May 6, 1931, baseball legend Willie Mays was born in Alabama. From the Negro Leagues to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Mays became one of the most celebrated players in sports history. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast, we take you to the main stage for part one of our coverage of the 2026 TSHOF Induction Banquet! Opening Remarks & Milestones: Executive Board member Bruce Gietzen highlights the museum's unprecedented growth, including the newly upgraded Red & Charline McCombs Great Hall and record-breaking Lone Star Luncheons featuring legends like Mack Brown, Vince Young, and Art Briles. Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Award: Emcee Brad Sham introduces the 2026 high school recipient: the Brazoswood High School Lady Bucks Soccer Team. Led by Coach Blank, the team is recognized with a $5,000 grant for their extensive community service, including impactful outreach at a local women's refuge center. Zack Martin Induction: The legendary Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman takes the stage to test drive his future Canton speech. Martin reflects on moving from Indiana to carry the high expectations of the Cowboys' star, the humbling culture of mentorship in the Dallas O-line room, and his remarkable NFL record of having fewer accepted holding penalties than Pro Bowl selections. Louis Santop Historical Enshrinement: The Hall pays tribute to "Big Bertha," the Fort Worth native who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the first true superstars of Negro League baseball and a proud World War I U.S. Navy veteran. Chad Hedrick Induction: The five-time Olympic medalist reflects on the immense sacrifices of his skating journey and his groundbreaking "double push" technique. Hedrick shares a deeply moving personal testimony, revealing how he truly met Jesus right after achieving his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic gold medal, framing his legacy through the lens of 1 Corinthians and a crown that never fades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do to some technical issues in the original file, this is a re-posting of Episode 405 Any debate about the best pitchers of all time includes Satchel Paige on everyone's shortlist. Virtually everyone who saw Paige pitch or hit against him thought he was at least in the discussion. But the nature of his career, taking place in the Negro Leagues, the Caribbean, and across America on barnstorming tours, renders much of it opaque and relegates so much of his story to the annals of legend, rather than fact. Former SABR President, Bob Davids Award and Henry Chadwick Award winner Mark Armour is trying to change that. His incredible work provides an interactive visual representation of Satchel's career for the first time, matching every confirmed game he pitched to points on a map. It's maybe the best way to cut through the myth and get to the essence of who Satch was, a man who almost did pitch forever, and almost every day. On the 100th anniversary of Satchel's pro debut, Mike and Bill talk with him about this remarkable project, which can be accessed here.  Plus, happy birthday to Noodles Hahn and Amos Otis! And farewell to Ken Clay and Larry Stahl.

In this episode of On The Gate, the crew sits down with Myles, Priya, and Pontillo for a wild ride through NYC politics, interrogation room breakdowns, and the time Myles fumbled a meeting with President Obama.The guys dive into the Julio Foolio interrogation footage, discuss Eric Adams' alleged hidden stash locations, and break down why everyone in the city might actually be an undercover cop. Plus, Pontillo shares the story of how he accidentally ended a comedy career, Myles recounts a mushroom trip in a sewer train, and the group debates the rivalry between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. We also discuss the "Funny AF" Kevin Hart comedy competition on Netflix.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 4/27/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day!00:00 - Mamdani weather updates02:10 - Julio Foolio interrogation room breakdown04:55 - How police officers use food as a bribe07:10 - Cops getting locked in their own cars09:20 - Sneako and the Manosphere documentary13:10 - Fumbling the meeting with President Obama15:30 - Eric Adams' NYC17:45 - Eric Adams' hidden stash locations video24:35 - Tampons in Yankee Stadium?25:50 - Explaining "Studs"27:10 - fried chicken spots34:00 - Getting lost in Baltimores sewer system37:00 - Playing with dynamite43:00 - Dominican culture, Tainos, and Hispaniola46:50 - Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic49:30 - Quoting True Romance50:30 - Kevin Hart's "Funny AF" & Keegan-Michael Key1:01:30 - Mets vs. Yankees talk1:03:00 - Negro League players in MLB The Show1:05:00 - Plugs and wrap upSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Center for Strong Public Schools' Alisha Searcy speak with Gerald Early, Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters at Washington University in St. Louis, and author of Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America. He shares how his background and education fueled a passion to study the history of African Americans in sports and music, ultimately inspiring him to explore Black Americans in baseball. Working closely with filmmaker Ken Burns, Early described his experience working with the filmmaker on multiple high-profile documentaries to examine the role baseball and jazz music have played in shaping American culture. Switching gears to discuss his latest book, Prof. Early offered a brief overview of the highlights of Black baseball in America from after the Civil War to the turn-of-the-century. He recognized key Black entrepreneurs like Andrew “Rube” Foster, the Negro Leagues, and the players Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Jackie Robinson, for their leadership in redefining the game's excellence and paving the way for other Black Americans in baseball. He discusses the significance of the Brooklyn Dodgers desegregating Major League Baseball, highlighting the talent and heroism of Jackie Robinson, and shares the legacy that Black baseball players have contributed to American sports and democracy. In closing, Early reads an excerpt from Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America.

On The Gate is back! This week, favorites Dave Temple and Jess Levin help dive into the careers of legends like Mike Tyson and Jay Z, while uncovering the wild truth behind our favorite childhood shows.In This Episode:Iconic Careers: Analyzing Mike Tyson's journey post-competition and the lasting legacy of his influence on the culture.Industry Realities: What it's really like working in high-stakes environments and navigating the modern music landscape.90s Nostalgia: From Ren & Stimpy to Batteries Not Included, we look back at why the media we grew up with was so unique (and a little disturbing).Music History: A deep dive into the legendary Jay Z vs. Nas era and the evolution of the NYC rap scene featuring Jadakiss and JustBlaze stories.Historical Deep Dive: Derek shares insights on the Negro Leagues and the importance of preserving sports history.Modern Living: The guys talk about everything from the ethics of "scam culture" to the reality of gentrifying neighborhoods and the struggle of bad frozen food.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 4/20/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day!#Comedy #NYC #MikeTyson #HipHop #90sNostalgia #JayZ #MariahCarey #OnTheGate #PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The President of the Negro League Baseball Museum joins DV at Dodger Stadium for Jackie Robinson Day. Bob shares the significance of this celebration and the impact of Jackie Robinson's story on American history. He highlights the often-overlooked connection between the Negro Leagues and the civil rights movement, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring the pioneers who paved the way for progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year on April 15, the entire baseball world celebrates the achievements of Jackie Robinson for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. The impact that Jackie had—not just on the sports world, but globally—through his courage, endurance, and military service shows the importance of the figure the Hall of Famer was. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Jackie's story, including how his wife, Rachel Robinson, was just as important a figure in his life and continues to spread the message of her late husband. Jordan also discusses Charles Follis, the first African American professional football player, who also played in the Negro Leagues, and his relationship with Branch Rickey. Also on this episode, Jake and Jordan discuss the early-season power rankings, which have the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees at the top of the list, and why it's tough to rank teams with so few games played so far. Later, they cover Steve Cohen's interesting tweet after the New York Mets extended their losing streak, Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai having a difficult time adjusting in the States and try to figure out why Ben Rice isn't starting every game for the Yankees. 1:34 - The Opener: Power rankings drop 19:07 - Remembering Jackie Robinson 29:56 - The importance of Charles Follis 50:10 - Steve Cohen's Mets tweet 58:17 - Scary dugout moment in Baltimore 1:07:50 - Why isn't Ben Rice starting? Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Mariners actually sort of sacrificing Humpy, the historically compressed standings at the start of the season, top prospects (and veteran relievers) pushing for promotions, the solution to a Kutter Crawford mystery, a faux-froyo con, Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s rules confusion, Cade Winquest’s quest, and more. Then (57:18) they talk to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick about Jackie Robinson Day, the importance of telling stories about Black baseball in an anti-diversity climate, Bob’s work on MLB The Show, the MLB pipeline for African American players, showcasing the surviving Negro Leagues ballparks, the NLBM’s expansion plans, baseball in Kansas City, Ichiro Suzuki’s visits to the Museum, and more. Audio intro: Josh Busman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Austin Klewan, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to “Jack Robinson” idiom Link to Humpy clip Link to Humpy plushy Link to MLBTR on Imai Link to standings data Link to leaguewide offensive stats Link to baseball drag graph Link to previous Crawford banter Link to 2025 Crawford story Link to new Crawford scoop Link to “hose” baseball slang Link to FG top prospects Link to Parker collision story Link to froyo feature Link to Jazz story Link to Jazz clip Link to Jazz play Link to Boone story Link to Kobayashi Maru wiki Link to Brebbia post Link to MLBTR on Kimbrel Link to Yankees/Mets losses stat Link to Emanski drills video Link to frequency illusion wiki Link to MLBTR on Winquest Link to phantom ballplayer wiki Link to Jackie Robinson Day wiki Link to Robinson story removal Link to MLB “diversity” story Link to new MLB The Show mode Link to MLB at Rickwood Field wiki Link to surviving ballparks story Link to East-West Classic news Link to % of Black players data Link to NLBM expansion page Link to sportswriters/Marriott story Link to Chiefs stadium story Link to Royals stadium story Link to John Donaldson EW episode Link to donate to the NLBM Link to Swanson quote Link to Episode 305 wiki Link to Lorenzen note Link to MLBTR on Pham Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Finish Your Breakfast (4.9.2026): Mo'ne Davis, now of the Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL), has signed a contract to enter Banana Land, pitching for the Indianapolis Clowns. She is scheduled to play in the Banana Ball league starting on April 11. This is a perfect fit for the Clowns and coach Eric Fox. The Clowns enter Banana Land carrying the legacy of the Negro League team that was once home to Hank Aaron, Toni Stone, and Connie Morgan, just to name a few. All of that, and your daily MLB highlights on FYB. #ripdaveylopes

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

Send JD a text message and be heard!Thanks #jimkoenigsberger coming on to #podcast today talking @wbcbaseball @mlb @baseballhall @nlbmuseumkc @bluejays @yankees @mets @baseballcanada @usabaseball @thejudge44 @shoresyhockey @mapleleafs @nyrangers @austonmatthews @hockeycanada @usahockey #garybettman @canadiensmtl & #sportstrivia at the finish.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Adam Darowski, who is the Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, and a Negro Leagues and Latin American baseball historian focused on the intersection of statistical analysis and historical preservation. 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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 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 Adam Darowski My mom

#149 Do you have to be a superfan to love the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum? Not at all! We cover: Our trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame Reasons to visit Some drawbacks In this episode of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, we're exploring why a visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum belongs on your bucket list — even if you're not a die-hard sports fan. This isn't just a museum about baseball. It's a place where history feels personal. From legendary artifacts and iconic moments to powerful exhibits honoring figures like Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues, the experience connects generations through stories, memories, and meaningful conversation. You'll hear why the museum goes beyond display cases, how special programming adds depth, and why the charm of Cooperstown makes the trip feel like more than a day visit. Pair it with nearby stops like Niagara Falls, and it becomes the centerpiece of a memorable getaway. Because sometimes the most powerful travel experiences aren't about being a superfan. They're about connection. ⚾️   CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER:    Binge-listen my Seasonal Bucket List playlist https://bit.ly/3SPiiVN   Listen to these episodes next:  3 Upstate NY Road Trip Itinerary Spots (Ep 146) 7 Reasons to Travel to a Yayoi Kusama Art Exhibit Now (Ep 145) Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA (Ep 45)   RESOURCES: Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K If you'd like to support my work, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl   Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it here. Let me know what you like about it so I know exactly what content to keep creating for you. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast. Using our links is a small way to support the show at zero cost to you. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. I appreciate your support. https://karencordaway.com/disclaimer/    

In this inspiring episode of the Reading With Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty sits down with former Major League Baseball player turned artist and author Micah Johnson to talk about his powerful new middle grade novel, Aku: Journey to Ibra. Micah shares how a casual comment during spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers unexpectedly launched his art career, eventually leading him to create Aku, a Black kid in an astronaut helmet inspired by his nephew's question, "Can astronauts be Black?" What began as a painting grew into 3D art, public sculptures, and now a fast‑paced, sci‑fi adventure book designed to help kids dream big, build confidence, and understand that no one reaches their dreams alone. Micah and Jed dive into themes of asking for help, vulnerability, and representation, exploring how seeing yourself in powerful roles—on a giant canvas, in VR, or on the page—can reshape a child's sense of what's possible. Micah also pulls back the curtain on his creative process, explaining how he uses VR sculpting and 3D printing to build the world of Aku and make art more accessible to kids and families. In the Listen Back segment, Jed revisits a conversation with author Andrea Williams about her book Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues. They discuss Effa Manley's trailblazing role as a Black woman team owner, the history of the Negro Leagues, and why sharing honest, complex Black history with kids is essential for raising thoughtful, informed readers.

A player who is remembered as “Jumbo” even though that was neither his name or his shape is described in both complimentary and critical terms, oysters are considered, and one of the greatest shortstops of all time, John Henry Lloyd, Pop, teaches an important lesson about why the past matters, and why his past was especially important. The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?

LINK TO OUR LIVE SHOW! (or visit historythisweekpodcast.com) Feb 13, 1920. For over thirty years, Black baseball players have been locked out of the major leagues. So on this day in Kansas City, Rube Foster, a former pitcher and now a team owner, is trying to make his own league just for Black players. He has gathered owners of other Black baseball teams, who currently play each other in one-off matchups or face independent teams in random games around the country. But Foster wants them to get organized, and soon, the Negro National League would be born.  But up to this point, how did Black baseball survive after segregation became the unofficial policy of the major leagues? And how did Black players, owners, and managers join together to create something that no baseball fan could ignore? Special thanks to our guests, Phil S. Dixon, author and Negro Leagues researcher; and Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. ** This episode originally aired Feb 7, 2022. Get in touch: historythisweekpodcast@history.com  Follow on Instagram: @historythisweekpodcast Follow on Facebook: ⁠HISTORY This Week Podcast⁠ To stay updated: http://historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we follow the land from rural farmland to an independent city with its own mayor, streetcars, schools, and sharp racial divides. You'll hear how Bush Mountain became a vital Black community, how segregation shaped education and housing, and why progress so often bypassed certain streets. From Madea's House to Negro League baseball fields, Klan activity, and environmental justice, this is a story of growth, conflict, and resilience layered into one small corner of the city.   Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram