Podcasts about Rockford Peaches

Ryan Woodward - Project Coordinator with The International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC)IWBC sharing worldwide history of women in baseballPast Events include Baseball For All Nationals tournament, SABR, USA Women's National Team visits, Baseball Clinics, Guest speakers on women in baseballWomens Baseball Heritage Trail map began in 2017Planning a vacation trip use the map to locate interesting stops that spotlight women in baseballAlong the trail - discover museums roadside markers, historic ballparks, murals, libraries, gravesites, archives  & more at https://www.wbht.org/Ryan's love of the preservation of history led him to create the Women In Baseball Week program to celebrate the stories of women in the game. - https://womeninbaseballweek.org/ Conversations with Dr. Leslie Heaphy on building lists on the historic locations sparked the beginning of the Trail to develop wbht.orgFlorida northbound trip would find Mary Wisham Park, Rachel Robinson marker, Archives in TallahasseeA League of Their Own, Movie & TV Series, #ALOTO - inspirations for Ryan. The movie was filmed near his home in Kentucky & Southern IndianaIn the early 90's there were only a few books covering women in baseball gave Ryan the fire to learn & develop more resources for all to enjoyEvolving technology & the internet gave Ryan the tools to begin building the Trails website. https://wbht.org/Historic locations of trail include grave markers of past players as well as online archives are listed on the Trail7 or 8 Trail sites in KentuckyToni Stone, an American Treasure & Hero has multiple listings on the trailNellie Twardzik Thompson – first girl to play varsity baseball in 1935 – ballpark named after her in MassachusettsTwardzik inducted into the Baseball Hall of FameOnly 6% of monuments & statues are of women in the USRecent statues erected for Toni Stoni, Mo'ne Davis, Mamie (Peanut) Johnson, Gertrude Dunn, celebrate women in baseball See It, Be It,  - See Her, Be Her - Mo'ne Davis – strength of characterEarly inspiration in Kentucky was AAGPBL, Anna May HutchisonAnna played from 44 through 49, mostly with Racine Belles. Hutchinson was an All-Star player in AAGPBLAs AAGPBL transitioned from underhand pitching to overhand pitching - Hutchinson developed unique side-armed pitching Ryan worked to have Anna May Hutchinson inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of FameLois Youngens & Sue Zipay to of the AAGPBL veterans have places on the TrailShirley Burkovich, nicknamed “Hustle”  - “stop talking about it, do it”Ryan Burkovich , Shirley & Maybelle Blair & #ALOTO TV filmingThe Shirley Burkovich “Hustle” awarded to USAWNT Baseball catcher, Beth GreenwoodIsla Borders, “Making My Pitch” broad reach and appealBarbara Gregorich's "Women at Play" has become a good friendTanith Harley - a great contributor in finding new places & informationWomen in Baseball Graphic Novels Martha Ackmann's book on Toni Stone, "Curveball," is both upsetting & inspiring of a black woman playing baseball in the SouthKat Willaims new book on Maybelle Blair, All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair - https://bit.ly/4kUlGeC Louisville SABR conference in AugustInvitation to visit Rockford Illinois to discover home of Beyer Stadium, IWBC, Rockford Peaches Ryan Woodward's Womens Baseball Heritage Trail at  wbht.org You can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

In 1943, Philip K. Wrigley (of chewing gum fame!) founded the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) in order to maintain sport and public morale during World War II, at a time when many eligible young men, including professional sportsmen, were drafted to fight overseas.Whilst A League of Their Own is a mostly fictional account of the players and founders behind the AAGPBL, it still tells a story of the real-life resilience, spirit and tenacity of the young women involved, many of whom had husbands fighting in the war, coming together to provide entertainment and boost the morale of the nation through sport, despite the sexism and misogyny of the era.Penny Marshall's 1992 movie remains my favourite, and dare I say it, the greatest sports movie of all time. A story of determination, sisterly love, sacrifice and friendship within the very real backdrop of World War II, when women could finally prove they were more than just potential housewives and mothers.Geena Davis embodies the 40s starlet as the statuesque, seemingly perfect Dottie Hinson. Tom Hanks, playing against type as alcoholic ex-player-turned-manager Jimmy Dugan delivers most of the movie's iconic lines. Lori Petty as Kit Keller, just wants to step out of her older sister's perfect shadow and Madonna, in probably one of her most beloved screen roles, as "All The Way" Mae Mordabito, with a great on-screen comedic partnership with Rosie O'Donnell's brash Doris Murphy.Even though the real AAGPBL was dismantled in 1954, its legacy lives on in this movie. It encapsulates a time in recent history that not many are still alive to tell the story of. Sadly, Mary Pratt, the last remaining member of that inaugural 1943 Rockford Peaches roster, passed away just before this episode was (originally) released. She lived to 101 and spent her life championing women's sport.These women were inspirational, trail-blazing, legacy-creating and really were in a league of their own.Episode originally released 14th May 2020Mentioned in this episode:From the ArchiveThere's no new episode this week, so I thought you might be interested in revisiting this slightly older, but no less brilliant episode. Just bear in mind, this episode is several years old, it may not sound quite as polished as newer episodes, and new information may have come to light in recent years with regards to the making of this movie (please see above for the original date of release) Please enjoy this time capsule of an episode. Thanks for listening!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Guests: Leslie Heaphy & Kat Williams  from the International Women's Baseball Center share their stories and the mission of the IWBCMLB Develops - Trailblazer Series event at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. Young girls learned from national champion players, followed by an engaging presentation by Leslie and Kat on the history and future of women in baseball.IWBC's Vision & MissionKat Williams: The IWBC, founded in 2014, aims to preserve and protect the legacy of women in baseball across the world. Leslie Heaphy: Education is key to the IWBC's mission—educating not only about past women in baseball but also future possibilities for young girls. It is about empowering them to see themselves as influencers and advocates, both on and off the field.Engagement with Young AthletesThe importance of making young girls realize that they have the power to influence others. Encouraged the girls to think about how they can be influencersWomen's Sports InfluenceUsing sports icons like Caitlin Clark (basketball) to engage girls shows how women's influence extends across sports. IWBC's Goal is not only to build a physical space in Rockford, IL, near the historic home of the Rockford Peaches but also to create ongoing education and action. MLB Develops & Women's Baseball Growth provides opportunities for young girls in baseballBaseball for Women CollaborationDiscuss the need for greater cooperation between organizations promoting women's baseball. Although the IWBC collaborates with other groups like Baseball for All, they continue striving for even more unified efforts to magnify their impact.Women in Baseball Progress:Moving past celebrating “firsts” like Rachel Balkovec becoming the manager of the Tampa Tarpons. The focus should shift toward ongoing representation and recognition of talent in women's baseball.Disappointment over Kim Ng's departure from the Miami Marlins and how women in leadership roles still face obstacles in MLB.Women's Baseball World Cup - praised for showcasing incredible talent and dedication, with young players like Naomi Ryan being examples of the rising stars.Veronica Alvarez's role as a mentor and leader for the U.S. Women's National Team fosters a positive team culture.Encouraging Local Support for Women's Baseball:The importance of local initiatives, like the Rockford Little Peaches team, and how supporting girls' involvement in baseball at the grassroots level is crucial for the sport's growth.The ongoing struggle for girls to continue playing baseball without being pushed into softball was also discussed.Support women's baseball at all levels, from Little League to professional tournaments, noting that these games often feature top-notch talent.Learn more at the IWBC website / or on Facebook  All-American Women's Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play. Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

In this episode, Hailey heads to the vibrant community of Kenosha County. Since the beginning, Kenosha County has continued to take pride in its roots, remembering and reviving the past into the present. Starting with the Kenosha Comets, Hailey dives into the past of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and fast forwards to the present day, where they inspire young girls. Later, Hailey discovers more history in Kenosha museums, including the Kenosha Public Museum and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Finally, Hailey concludes her quest with Kenosha's historical lakefront, which was once industrialized and the site of a factory. Today, visitors can enjoy the beautiful lakefront and endless recreational experiences.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: https://aagpbl.org/; Kenosha Comets: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/kenosha-comets; Rockford Peaches: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/rockford-peaches; South Bend Blue Sox: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/south-bend-blue-sox; Racine Belles: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/racine-belles; Women's USA National Team: https://www.usabaseball.com/team-usa/womens-national-team; American Girls Baseball: https://americangirlsbaseball.org/; Kenosha Public Museum: https://museums.kenosha.org/; Carthage College: https://www.carthage.edu/; Carthage Institute of Paleontology: https://www.carthage.edu/academics/majors-minors/paleontology/; Dinosaur Discovery Museum: https://museums.kenosha.org/dinosaur-discovery-museum; Kenosha History Center: https://www.kenoshahistorycenter.org/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksKenosha County: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/

Step right up to the ballpark of insider baseball chat, where Cardy, alongside his  special guest Mark Corbett from the BaseballBiz On Deck podcast, affectionately known as Corby, dissect the undervalued yet powerhouse team, the Tampa Bay Rays. In a game where David often outplays Goliath, we tip our caps to GM Eric Neander and his player development system that's been rounding the bases in the MLB with strategic finesse. It's a bittersweet symphony for the fans as Rays fans  beloved players get traded, but it's all in the game of long-term wins. Grab your peanuts and crackerjacks because you'll get a front-row seat to understanding why the Rays' playbook is one to dive into .Get ready to warm up your armchair manager skills as we tackle the strategic intricacies behind crafting the ideal starting rotation for the Rays. From the curveballs of injuries to the fastballs of new prospects, we cover it all with a perspective that balances innovation with player health. Corby digs into the mound of pitching wisdom, and Cardy weighs in on the heavy-hitting role analytics plays in the game's evolving strategy. Wondering if Manager Kevin Cash is calling the shots or if it's the numbers game doing the pitching? We're breaking down the scorecard on how decisions off the field affect the heroes on it.Our conversation doesn't stop at the between the lines ; we're stealing home with a chat on the progress and challenges for women in baseball. From the Rockford Peaches of yesteryear to the modern pioneers knocking it out of the park, we're here to cheer on the establishment of a women's baseball league. We're rounding the bases with tales of resilience and the inspiring impact that women's sports leagues have on the dreams of the next generation. Make sure to catch more innings on Corby's  Women in Baseball episodes over at BaseballBiz On Deck, and remember, whether you're a die-hard or a rookie to the baseball scene, this episode's lineup is playing for keeps.Support the showYou can follow The Cardy Show on Linked in . Twitter @CardyBrent or Instagram @TheCardyShowPodcast

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ange Armato, who is a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who spent time playing with the Rockford Peaches and the Kalamazoo Lassies Follow MBH on facebook, 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 Ange Armato My mom

Sue (Parsons) Zipay of Rockford Peaches & Lois Youngens – Fort Wayne Daisies & South Bend Blue Sox share their stories from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.The “League of their Own based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League25% Hollywood HyperboleRisqué "League of Their Own"Jimmy Foxx, managed the Fort Wayne Daisies in 1952, never missed a game, never drank on the bus, always tipped his hat, a true gentleman No Crying in BaseballRight Field or Catching – Smarter than the Boys110 games a season – sometimes 7 days a week with a couple of double headersAAGPBL pitchers often pitched 9 innings a game and sometimes pitched 2 days back to backSue talks about pitching and 2nd base and how AAGPBL was like a familyFans – Daisy Fan Club – provided a picnic for players once a yearAfter the game the long ride home & then rise early the next morning for practiceYoung, Healthy & Loved the GameLong 1 piece dress uniform made it difficult to catch grounderStrawberries from June to Thanksgiving – sliding in feet firstMadonna slides into first with her Material Girl's bosom first Fort Wayne Daisies tryouts in Spring Training & $20 checkSenior Prom, Graduation & became a Fort Wayne Daisy all in 1 weekAAGPBL Scouts & TryoutsSerendipity with a visit to a cousin in Fort WayneDating Farmer Boy fans & have a good cookoutDottie Greene former player becomes a scout & chaperoneChaperones found host families for lodging at private homesRivalry continues between Lois & SueShu-Shu Senaida Wirth – Tampa Ybor native with the South Bend Blue SoxCanada, Cuba & Japan have professional women's baseball teams1948 AAGPBL Spring Training in CubaDodgers – dem bums had to fend for themselves in Cuba4 or 5 Cuban women came on board with the AAGPBLIsabel Alvarez & Mickey Perez pitchers from CubaJimmie Foxx's daughter was a Bat Girl for the Fort Wayne Lois synergy with Jean Faut the G.O.A.T. had great control most of the timeLois traded to South BendBaseball math – field dimensions & ball measurementsFaut had a good sequence of pitches that gave her the perfect gameThe Weavers - Jean & Jo were 2 of the best batters in the League Life after the League – other sports the players performed - Professional bowlers &  tennis players, Sue now owns & runs Englewood Tennis Club“League of Their Own” Penny Marshall & Sue's knee injuryCanada is number 1 in Girl's / Women's BaseballWhy is it that there has not been a Professional Women's Baseball LeagueMore than half of the USA Team Championship members will be at the tournament.Women's Baseball can begin with a new league laying from October through DecemberBuilding a new “League of Their Own” now in SarasotaAll-American Women's Baseball Tournament tickets - https://bit.ly/45CbnmxBaseballBiz On Deck on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google & www.BaseballBizOnDeck.comPlease like, subscribe and remark. Let us know your thoughts about the show.Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the m

Mat & Mark look at the PostSeason to see who is advancing. Did the byes make teams rusty,  Carlos Correa's Journey,Women in Sports, the AWB & All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueWild Card – all 4-game series completed in 2 gamesThe Orioles, Dodgers & Atlanta Braves – these 3 teams with byes were defeated in their first divisional series. Only Astros won their first gameDiamondbacks handled Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw, in 1 inning this ace gave up 6 hits, 1 walk, 4 Extra Base Hits & 6 RunsDodgers now have lost first 2 games of the series as the competition will continue at the Diamondbacks homeTeam issues with Roster depth D-backs - forgotten in the west, very strong outfieldPhillies are a tough team – Braves will be missing Charlie MortonSimilarities between D-backs & Rangers. Baseball is a long series game to see the true talent of the teamNeed less games in regular season -  MLB should expand teams in postseason gamesMinnesota Carlos Correa versus Astros - who would you pull forCarlos long journey from leaving Twins, signing with Mets & Giants, Padres were interested and then Carlos returns to the Twins. Pablo Lopez trade to Twins is making a critical differenceLou Schiff questions postseason value of Arraez when considering the Lopez tradeRidiculous nature of Tampa Bay Rays postseason strategies, 2 innings Pete Fairbanks & sitting Josh LoweYankees in the past would burn through relieversBrandon Hyde & Torey Lovullo our choices for Manager of the YearLou Piniella – Winning is everythingPostseason does not mean a vacation not a time to relax and awaiting “participation trophies”Drawing a player performance competitive line in the sand for the team rosterPostSeason Announcing – it's disrespectful to the game with national broadcasters who don't know the teams or the factsMark gets out of postseason funk working with the AAGPBLCelebrating “A League of Their Own” Baseball Classic with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League tournament in SarasotaCanadian Women Baseball has been growing in popularityIn Western Province of Nova Scotia & the popularity of women's baseball and soccer continue to growOpportunity to play both softball & baseball in mixed leagues has made for a better athleteMovement to make women's professional leagues supported like men's leagueWomen are fighting hard for equal pay for their work & revenue that their sport is generatingMartine Sinclair's impact on soccer revenueMulti-purpose stadium should be the wave of including multiple men's & women's sportsMat to the rescue – what will Rays be doing in the offseasonWould Shohei Ohtani take a short-term deal with the Tampa Bay Rays to rebuild his value as arm healsOptimism with Arizona Fall League ,Perth Heat in the ABL & Dominican Republic Winter LeagueMat is getting ready to reshape the Rays rosterThanks to Mat Germain for bringing the knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. Mat can be found on Twitter @Mat_Germain_   Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBizJust remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple,

Take me out to the ball game; take me back to the War! Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks; I don't care if it's canceled or not for its root root root for the Peachessssss. If they get cancelled, its a shame! For its 1 season, and you're out at the old Pod game!All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/seasononepodSeason Spoiler Synopsis: A League of Their Own is an Amazon Prime Video American comedy drama tv series that aired in August 2022. The series is an adaptation of the 1992 film of the same name. In the series set in 1943, we see the formation of the Rockford Peaches, a women's team in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. We see Carson Shaw (Abbi Jacobson) try out and make the team, running away from her life in Idaho to go to Illinois in hops of achieving her dreams. Carson's husband is away at war. Max (Chante Adams) is a talented pitcher who attempts to try out for the Peaches but is turned away because she is black. Carson and team bond as they sharpen their skils, but heads, and eventually make their way to the championship where they help their former teammate complete her game winning run around the bases after hurting her knee. Max makes it onto Red Wright's All-Stars Negro League after pitching a near perfect inning. We see the series end with the Peaches disbanding until next season and a cliffhanger where we see Carson and Greta share a passionate kiss around the corner while Charlie (Patrick J. Adams) arrives to surprise her.

Philip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women's Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBLJoe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean FautArthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler's thesis amongst other AAGPBL playersPeppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.Petition Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame to have AAGBPL – Fall of 1988 HOF launches AAGBPLDocumentary of league –  Kelly Candaele & Kim Wilson  “A League of Their Own” PBS documentary Penny Marshall, Yankees fan, directs a “A League Of Their Own” movie – highest grossing baseball movie in history.Movie inspires many - Little League allowing young girls to play baseballFormer AAGPBL Sue Zipay, is starting a new League of Their Own with tournament in Sarasota, Nov. 17th – 19thFall 1942, US War Department notifies major league baseball owners that in 1943 there may not be a baseball season due to man power needed for the war. Wrigley responds to War Dept news & creates the AAGPBLLeague moves to overhand pitching in 1948 Tampa Baseball Museum Shu-Shu Wirth – Ybor native makes it to the AAGPBL – South Bend Blue SoxShu-Shu bridged the language gap between Cuban players & AAGBPL ManagersPlayers for teams were selected at a league level prior to each seasonLoaning players to other teamsDodgers Spring Training in 1947 moves to Havana Cuba as they brought Jackie Robinson onto the teamBranch Rickey was one of 3 trustees to begin the AAGBPL and set it up as a non-profit leagueCuban promoter had developed girls teams in HavanaAAGBPL were drawing 15,000+ crowds for their Havana gamesShortstop Shu-Shu Wirth spoke Spanish & helped communicate with players & coachesExhibition games a good tool for scouting & recruiting new players on the road. Ruth Davis, bat girl for the Blue Sox, shares impact of AAGPBL on how the women in the league broadened her horizons for careers as she watched players succeed off-field.Merrie's visit to Cooperstown and the AAGPBL Reunion in Syracuse, New YorkPost League many players continued as athletes in other professional sports including tennis,  golf & professional bowling. Jean Faut became a successful professional bowlerMerrie's book   “The Origins & History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League”   All-American Women's Baseball Classic in Sarasota - November 17 – 19, 2023 https://americangirlsbaseball.org/all-american-womans-baseball-classic/ Past Tournament Video HighlightsBaseballBiz On Deck is at www.baseballbizondeck.com & on iheartradio, Apple & Google podcastsTwitter: @TheBaseballBiz Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" 

The Baseball Episode! Listen to hear: TCM Classics: Field of Dreams, Ken Burns' the Invention of Baseball, Pedro's post-game interview, Ken Burns and the Farming Machinery, a message from the Commissioner, Ken Burns' old timey pitchers, and a James Earl Jones monologue! "Field of Dreams: Shoeless" starring Bo Segrest, Rosemary West, Henry Nickerson, and Dan Karlin as the Voice"Ken Burns Baseball: the Invention of the Game" starring Dan Ramirez"Pedro's Post-Game Interview" starring Dan Karlin and Bo Segrest"Field of Dreams: Tommy Bananas" starring Dan Ramirez, Bo Segrest, Rosemary West, and Dan Karlin as the Voice"Ken Burns Baseball: 3-Finger Brown and Etc." starring Dan Ramirez and Henry Nickerson"A Message from the Commissioner of Baseball: The Rudy Rule" starring Henry Nickerson"Ken Burns Baseball: Preacher Tobacco's Swan Song" starring Dan Ramirez and Henry Nickerson"Field of Dreams: People Will Most Definitely Come" starring the cast of Modern Exhibits All sketches written by Bo SegrestTHE CAST: ROSEMARY WESTHENRY NICKERSONMOLLY RODENBUSHDANIEL RAMIREZDAN KARLINand BO SEGREST If you like the show, help us grow! rate, review, and subscribeFollow us on instagram  @modernexhibitspodA part of the Asylum Podcast Network @asylumpodcastsYou can see the cast of Modern Exhibits perform Tuesdays at 8:00pm EST at Improv Asylum Theater in Boston: TICKETS

It's officially baseball season and we're celebrating with a deep dive into the 2022 Amazon original series A League of Their Own, and the 1992 movie that inspired it! We open it up with a look at our first experiences with both the film and the series, and then do an overview of what we plan to explore in more depth this month. Topics include the true history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the real Rockford Peaches, as well as the real-life queer love stories that may have inspired the TV show's romance, plus how references to literary classics like Pride and Prejudice and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn offer parallels to the story, and more. We also take the quiz to find out which character we are, which you can take here. Follow along this month and join us on Instagram for some sporadic bonus content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-dna-podcast/message

Matt (Matthew) Hughes writes fantasy, space opera, and crime fiction. He has sold twenty-four novels to publishers large and small in the UK, US, and Canada, as well as nearly 100 works of short fiction to professional markets. His latest novels are A God in Chains (Dying Earth fantasy) from Edge Publishing and What the Wind Brings (magical realism/historical novel) from Pulp Literature Press. He has won the Endeavour and Arthur Ellis Awards and has been shortlisted for the Aurora, Nebula, Philip K. Dick, Endeavour (twice), A.E. Van Vogt, Neffy, and Derringer Awards. He has been inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association's Hall of Fame. Praise for The Emir's Falcon “One peregrine falcon raised in a breeding facility, to be released into the wilds of northern Alberta. Three older teens from different cultures, their lives already mapped out by parental expectations. An impulsive action by one places that falcon at the crux of a potential international incident and brings all to the brink of catastrophe in the wilderness. A fascinating and insightful read.” - Alison Lohans, author of Timefall, Don't Think Twice, and twenty-eight other books for young people and adults “The Emir's Falcon is a rich story that soars with action, drama and detail. It raises important issues of cultural and environmental conflict and still entertains and surprises right to the last sentence.” - Arthur Slade, author of Dust, winner of the Governor General's Award http://matthewhughes.org Gayle M. Smith, author of Thickwood, grew up on a mixed subsistence farm in central Alberta where, as a young child, she developed a love for animals, especially horses, and a love for reading and writing illustrated stories. In 1989, Gayle married a Saskatchewan farmer and settled into rural life to raise three children, numerous crops, purebred and commercial cattle, and horses. In 2011, Gayle was accepted into the 2011 Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Mentorship program, where she wrote the first draft of Thickwood, which then became her master's thesis in 2015, when she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing.Yearly wilderness pack trips in Northern Saskatchewan with her horses inspire her writing. She also rides in the mountains, competes in numerous equestrian events, and owns and operates a horse boarding facility. Gayle's love of the environment, history, and adventure shines in her writing. She daily interacts with her beloved partner, her family, her horses, and her rural home, while contemplating and exploring through her writing the struggle and dilemma of being human. About the book Raised on a ranch in Saskatchewan's rugged Thickwood Hills, where the prairie transitions to forest, Willomena Swift, home from playing for the Rockford Peaches of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, finds a precious foal killed by a rogue stallion. The stallion's owner, once Willo's baseball coach, now chairs the committee heading up the new cooperative pasture—a pasture that is set to swallow her family lease, where she grew up, learned to love and understand horses, and dreamed of returning to raise them. Facing numerous challenges with both the stallion and his owner, Willo remembers her past years playing professional baseball as she struggles to realize her dreams in the present. Amid romance and tragedy, Willo must find a way to stand on her own and assert her rightful place in her beloved Thickwood. The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

July 1st, 1992 women take over the game of baseball on the big screen. The Rockford Peaches are one of 4 teams in the newly made All American Girls Baseball league. A real league that existed for 9 seasons from 1943 to 1954. Geena Davis stars as Dottie Henson, Tom Hanks as Jimmy Duggan, and Lori Petty as Kit Keller. These characters all feel so real and when the side characters are played by Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna, you know you're in for something special. This is one of the sports movies it feels like every single person has seen at least once. The first year of the AAGBL is historic and although the story in this is movie is fabricated, it doesn't take away from what a moment in history this was. All this story does it give us a wonderful work of non-fiction over some real world events. Is this the best sports movie of all time? Is it your favorite sports movie of all time? Does this movie hold up? Let's find out. Thanks for joining us. linktr.ee/doesitholdup Don't forget to follow and subscribe to all our socials for even more content like daily fun facts, new movie reviews, and more. 

Batter up, hear that call, the time has come for one and all, to plaaaaaaay baaaaaaaall! Jonathan and guest Res join the Rockford Peaches' starting nine and discuss "A League of Their Own." They talk about trans athletes, the AFAB experience within baseball, and the Marla Hooch of it all! QUEER STORYBLOCKS WORKSHOP October 16, 2022 @3pm PST BOARD THE PATREON Res: @restagram Res' Official Site: reslikeyes.com TCU Podcast: @TCUpodHQ Jonathan Andre Culliton: @jonathanandrethegiant Heath&Henshaw Productions: @heathandhenshaw BOMBSHELL SPOOKABLE Next week's destination: "Fried Green Tomatoes"

In episode 20, we "chat up" the Amazon Prime series A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN with author and poet Toni Asante Lightfoot about the character Max Chapman, her family including her trans uncle Bertie, best friend Clance, and Rockford's African American community as depicted in the series. In the 1992 "A League of Their Own" feature film on which this series is based, you see the grit and romance of the game with the Rockford Peaches and women baseball teams that were part of the All American Professional Girls Baseball League during WWII. What was not prominent in the 1992 movie (more subtext) are untold stories of African American, Latina, and queer women baseball players and the lives they lived in the 1940s and 50s. These stories are highlighted in the Amazon Prime series. A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (the 2022 series) is co-created by Abbi Jacobson (who plays Rockford Peaches player Carson Shaw) and Will Graham. BONUS content: Toni Asante Lightfoot reads her poem “Bat Her Up: Mom's Mabley watches Negro women play ball for their supper” (mentioned in Episode 20). You'll find the bonus content at this LINK. Find out more about Toni Asante Lightfoot and Moms Mabley on our podcast webpage. Timestamps for episode 20 1:12 “A League of Their Own” Overview 3:28 Toni Asante Lightfoot introductin 6:25 Negro Leagues and Black Baseball 10:19 Max Chapman's sexuality and family 14:48 Black hair and family intimacy 19:29 Podcast Break 19:57 Community: “Black Joy in the Midst of Black Terror” 31:07 Max and Clance Sister Friends 33:47 Women challenging sexism in 1940s 38:07 Modern language in historical drama 45:01 How untold stories heal 49:43 Toni Asante Lightfoot's favorite baseball team(s) and why (Baseball and the Working Class) 51:57 Lightning Round Questions 56:15 Final thoughts about Clance (Max's best friend) 56:38 Closing STAY ENGAGED with HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS LISTEN to past past podcasts. SIGN UP for our mailing list SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform You can SUPPORT this podcast on Anchor or SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstore Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historicaldramasisters/support

Batter Up! Nicole and Rolando are honorary Rockford Peaches today, as they join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League! They analyze and compare the 1992 film to the 2022 Amazon Prime series of the same name, "A League of Their Own!" Be sure to tune in!   SHOW NOTES: A Link to the 1993 TV sitcom of "A League of Their Own": CLICK HERE   FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

We're back, baby! After a long and much needed hiatus, we are all here and all ready to roll. For this return to the field, we're taking on the Rockford Peaches and 'A League of Their Own'. Will the brand new, 2022 Amazon Prime series be able to swing for the fences like the original 1992 film with Gena Davis and Tom Hanks? Only Abbi Jacobson and D'arcy Carden know for sure. There's no crying in baseball!Jimmy Dugan Put on your baseball cap, grab some peanuts and Cracker Jack and head on out to the stands. We're up at bat and ready to steal home! I'm getting mixed signals Join the guys this week as we discuss our return to recording, Pat's housing situation, Sir Mix-A-Lot and symphony orchestras, Jennette McCurdy and her career among other things!

The 1992 film A League Of Their Own is a beloved sports movie classic – thanks to a memorable all-star cast led by Geena Davis and Tom Hanks, and repeat showings on cable TV. It's a fictionalized account of The Rockford Peaches, the real-life professional women's baseball team that was formed during World War II. With a new TV series adaptation on Amazon, now seems like the perfect time to revisit the original and reflect on its enduring legacy.

Beloved baseball movie in which there is no crying A League Of Their Own is the latest film to get a series reboot -- with a bunch of twists -- on Amazon Prime. We talked to Yahoo! Sports's Liz Roscher about the casting, the bifurcated stories, whether the baseball holds up, what happened to the Rockford Peaches' manager (and to Candy Bar Guy #1), and all that 2022 dialogue rattling around 1943. Is it a homer, or a whiff? We also went Around The Dial with Never Have I Ever, Drag Race's international entries, the Better Call Saul series finale, and a This Fool follow-up before Liz tasked herself with getting a Series 7 ep of Taskmaster into the Canon. The state of New Jersey was a winner, the surveillance state was a loser, and we rolled ourselves a nice fat Game Time about S04.E20s. Should you put that mustard on a hot dog, or your face? Only one way to find out -- with an all-new Extra Hot Great.Show TopicsA League Of Their OwnATD: Never Have I EverATD: Drag Race FranceATD: Better Call SaulATD: This FoolThe Canon: Taskmaster S07.E04 OllieWinner and Loser of the WeekGame Time: Watch TV Every DayShow NotesLiz Roscher at Yahoo! SportsLiz on TwitterThe Good Phight podcastTara's Poorna Jagannathan interview at Vanity FairTara's Seth Meyers interview at VFAgain With ThisThe raven t-shirt on ThreadlessPhoto: Nicola Goode / AmazonDiscussionTweet at us @ExtraHotPodcast on TwitterWe are @ExtraHotGreat on InstagramSupport EHG on PatreonThe EHG gang have been recording this podcast for almost a decade now. In podcasting terms, that makes us positively Methuselahian. Since the start of EHG, our listeners have asked if we had a tip jar or donation system and we'd look at each other and say surely that is a joke, people don't pay other people to do podcasts. We'd email them back "Ha ha ha, good one, Chet" and go about our business. Now we are told this is a real thing that real nice people do. Value for value? In today's topsy turvy world? It's madness but that good kind of madness, like when you wake up at 3:15am and clean your house. Or something. In all seriousness, we are humbled by your continued prodding to get a Patreon page up for EHG and here it is! Extra Hot Great on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved baseball movie in which there is no crying A League Of Their Own is the latest film to get a series reboot -- with a bunch of twists -- on Amazon Prime. We talked to Yahoo! Sports's Liz Roscher about the casting, the bifurcated stories, whether the baseball holds up, what happened to the Rockford Peaches' manager (and to Candy Bar Guy #1), and all that 2022 dialogue rattling around 1943. Is it a homer, or a whiff? We also went Around The Dial with Never Have I Ever, Drag Race's international entries, the Better Call Saul series finale, and a This Fool follow-up before Liz tasked herself with getting a Series 7 ep of Taskmaster into the Canon. The state of New Jersey was a winner, the surveillance state was a loser, and we rolled ourselves a nice fat Game Time about S04.E20s. Should you put that mustard on a hot dog, or your face? Only one way to find out -- with an all-new Extra Hot Great. GUESTS

The professional women's baseball team the Rockford Peaches were immortalized in the 1992 box office hit A League Of Their Own. Thirty years later, they're back in a new Amazon Prime series of the same name. Co-created by and starring Broad City alum Abbi Jacobson, the series showcases a new set of fictionalized characters, played by Chanté Adams, D'Arcy Carden, and more. While exploring queer themes and racial segregation, the show is a fresh take that both pays homage and stands on its own.

"A League of Their Own" quickly became a cult classic after its initial release in 1992. Now, 30 years after the film based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League premiered in theaters, the Rockford Peaches are coming back to screens. Abbi Jacobson, co-creator and star of the new Prime Video series "A League of Their Own," joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"A League of Their Own" quickly became a cult classic after its initial release in 1992. Now, 30 years after the film based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League premiered in theaters, the Rockford Peaches are coming back to screens. Abbi Jacobson, co-creator and star of the new Prime Video series "A League of Their Own," joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this weekend's What to Watch: Broad City star Abbi Jacobson co-created and stars in the TV adaptation of the beloved movie A League of Their Own, with a new roster of female players on the Rockford Peaches playing baseball at the height of World War II. Devi is now officially with Paxton on season 3 of Never Have I Ever, but dating the high school hottie may not be all she expected it to be — and that's made complicated with a new hot, smart guy starts at school...who's also Indian. Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco star in the horror-comedy film Day Shift, where Foxx stars as a vampire hunter. Comedian Chris Estrada created and stars in the comedy This Fool about a guy trying to get his life together when his ex-gang member cousin comes to live with him. We feature a handful of season finales happening this weekend: Westworld, For All Mankind, Loot, and P-Valley. Romance in Style star Jaicy Elliot tells us what she's watching. Plus entertainment headlines — including casting news about adult Van on Yellowjackets, Kate McKinnon on who came up with her goodbye sketch on SNL, a Cinderella reunion, and who's coming back for the next season of American Horror Story — our Sound Bite of the Week from the new Rick and Morty trailer, and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dottie Hinson, the Queen of Diamonds has taken the AAGPBL by storm, much to the chagrin of her kid sister Kit. But when the world series is upon the Rockford Peaches and the Racine Belles pit sister vs. sister in a battle to win it all, and celebrate the women of baseball! This week we try to beat the heat with a pink gin, peach, lemonade and dive into the 1992 baseball classic. Join us for high ones, Madonna, no crying, the All American League, sports montages, and a chat about A League of their Own! This week's cocktail comes from Craft Gin Club! https://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drinkthemovies https://www.facebook.com/drinkthemovies https://www.drinkthemovies.com

D'Arcy Carden joins Bullseye to talk about her newest project, A League of Their Own. Amazon's newest series is based on the 1992 movie of the same name. Like the movie, the show tells the story of The Rockford Peaches, an all-women professional baseball team in World War II. When the show begins, it's clear the Rockford Peaches face a tough season, filled with long bus rides, difficult player trades and all the other baggage of being a wartime baseball team. The show reunites Carden with her longtime improv collaborator Abbi Jacobson, who co-created and stars in the series. A League of Their Own debuts August 12 on Amazon Prime.

Today on the What's It About?! Film Podcast, we're stepping up to the plate to talk about the 1992 sports classic, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN! In the midst of the film's 30th anniversary and with the new series coming from Amazon Prime, we felt like the time was just too perfect. Whether you're looking to discover your destiny or simply find the place you truly belong, the Rockford Peaches remind us that we're all for one and one for all. Luckily Coach Jimmy Dugan didn't say anything about crying in podcasts! You can catch new episodes of the What's It About?! Film Podcast every Friday morning on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Beverly Hills! That's where we're gonna be-- cuz next week's film is: CLUELESS (1995)... I'm totally buggin' too! If you're enjoying the discussion as much as we are, please subscribe and share this with all your film nerd friends! Thank you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsitaboutpodcast/?hl=en You can find Seth and Ricardo at: Ricardo Blayde Diaz: https://www.instagram.com/ricardoblaydediaz/?hl=en Seth Crowe: https://www.instagram.com/sethadamcrowe/?hl=en Theme song: "Dancing Time" by Infraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2fZGtmSgU) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steve has a loaded second hour on this weeks Suckage. Evan Altman ,  EIC @realcubsinsider and co-host of The Rant, stops by to discuss who the Cubs might be moving at the deadline and what they could get back in return. Rob Bradford, Red Sox reporter for WEEI, joins the show and he thinks this Cubs team looks allot like the team Theo Epstein was once at the head of. The movie "A League of there Own" turns 30 years old this month. Yes you read that right. Shakeia Taylor , reporter for the Chicago Tribune, wrote an amazing article on the famous Rockford team and she is here to tell you why paying a visit to Rockford is something you might want to do. 

“A League of Their Own” is a fictional account of a real moment in history when WWII prompted major league baseball to start a new professional league with women, called the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The 1992 film follows The Rockford Peaches, the most successful team in the league, during their first season. Catcher Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) and her little sister, pitcher Kit Keller (Lori Petty), have a classic sibling rivalry rooted in a love of competition and a well of insecurity. Kit has always envied Dottie's talent and beauty, feeling resentful of how easily good things seem to come her way. Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell play Mae Mordabito and Doris Murphy, two friends who are honestly kind of forgettable because their roles are underwritten. Mae is a center fielder who used to be a dancer in a club and enjoys gentleman attention. Doris plays third base and … is kind of loud, I guess? Marla Hooch (Megan Cavanagh) is the “ugly” second base woman who can hit like a motherfucker. Another casting highlight is Tom Hanks as the drunk, washed up former baseball player-turned-manager, Jimmy Dugan. The plot loosely builds to the final World Series Game between the Rockford Peaches and the Racine Belles and then time jumps to the present day, when these women are being honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame. Here are some things we mentioned during the episode: Interview with Penny Marshall and Lori Petty Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna on "Arsenio Jams" Marjorie Magazine article about Black women and the AAGPBL Britni de la Cretaz's piece in "Narratively" about the hidden queer history of "A League of Their Own" If you are in Michigan, please make sure you sign the Reproductive Freedom for All petition, sponsored by the ACLU and Planned Parenthood. You can find a location to sign the petition (it must be done in person) here. "A League of Their Own" is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and can be rented from all of the standard places. At one point, I think I mention the Rockford Peaches being "inducted" into the Baseball League of Hall of Fame. What I really mean to say is that they were honored with an exhibit. Thus far, Effa Manley is the only woman who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Happy 30th Anniversary to this classic fictionalized sports drama about the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) which was started in 1943 during World War II as a temporary replacement or Major League Baseball as most players were serving overseas at the time – it featured several great female athletes from account the country who had never had the opportunity to play baseball at this level before.  Geena Davis starts as the catcher Dottie Hinson with Lori Petty as her sister Kit who's a pitcher – they play for the Rockford Peaches who are being managed by Jimmy Dugan played by Tom Hanks in a performance which earned him an Oscar nomination.  The stacked cast also includes Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, and it was directed by the late great Penny Marshall.  Just in time for July 4th, let's revisit this tale of America's Pastime….albeit from a somewhat different angle.

On today's What to Watch: We are previewing some of this summer's top picks from TV and movies. Tom Sturridge stars in Neil Gaiman's adaptation of The Sandman comics, and the actor tells EW about getting into character for the highly anticipated series. A League of Their Own series co-creator and star Abbi Jacobson and co-creator Will Graham explain why they wanted to explore the backstories of the Rockford Peaches. And Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan star in the remake of Father of the Bride, and the actor teases how the combining of Cuban and Mexican culture factors into the story. Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend co-host Alton Brown is the subject of our trivia question. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 126 features Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich, former All American Girls Professional Baseball League players who inspired the movie, A League of Their Own and Amy Mills, known as the heiress of barbecue Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich are women who loved playing baseball, were great at it, and were excited to have the opportunity to make money doing it.  If you are a fan of the movie, A League of Their Own which reintroduced America to the real-life All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) then you will enjoy listening to their wonderful stories.  Ask Maybelle how she is and she will say, "Pretty good for this old gal, and it is a good day when you wake up on this side of the grass."  Shirley played for three AAGPBL teams from 1949-1951, one of which is the famous Rockford Peaches.  Maybelle served as inspiration for the character, Mae Mordabito aka All the Way Mae played in the film by Madonna.  Ask Maybelle how much Madonna's character resembled her, and she will say not that much, but then Shirley pipes in affirming that the characterization fit Maybelle extremely well.  It is that back and forth good-natured ribbing that is so enjoyable and makes one appreciate the special bond they share.  At 95 and 89 years of age, they are not even close to letting up from achieving their dream of raising money for a women's baseball museum to be built in Rockford, Illinois.  Go to https://www.internationalwomensbaseballcenter.org/donate/ to make a donation or to learn more.  Amy Mills is known as a barbecue heiress as she is the daughter of champion pitmaster and Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Mills, who was affectionately known as "The Legend."  Getting to everything was impossible, but we tried to at least scratch the surface with a conversation that included stories on the books she co-authored with her dad, including James Beard Foundation award-nominated and National Barbecue Association Award of Excellence winner, Peace, Love, and Barbecue and the book, Praise the Lard.  We talked about her incredible presentation at The Welcome Conference, which is labeled on YouTube as Amy Mills-Recognizing Right.  Amy explained the three principles which apply to her business, which include the two 17th Street Barbecue restaurants and Oncue Consulting:  (1) Generosity is a recipe for success.  (2) Barbecue is a culture, not a concept.  (3) Home is the most excellent place of all.  Amy did not always want to be in the family business, but she came back, is happy she did and credits a yellow post-it note for the push.  There is even a story involving George Wendt who played Norm on the TV show Cheers. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for unique baseball-themed grilling tools and accessories, the  Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com  to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.   Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter:  @baseballandbbqInstagram:  baseballandbarbecueYouTube:  baseball and bbqWebsite:  https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

Episode #13 – Liz and Tim were so inspired by the Midway Museum in Rockford, Illinois. The stories flowed faster than any other episode. From Estwing hammers and Amerock hardware to the Aldeen Golf Club barn and the Rockford Peaches women's baseball team. Tim bought new jeans and Liz needed socks from Nelson Knitting. Tim pointed out his family heirlooms on display in the museum and there's news about the Camp Grant exhibit coming soon. Visit lifes3x5s.com for each episode's photo gallery, a way to contribute ideas to our podcast and the Tip Jar.

Join Josh and Kelly and their special guest Andrew Wright, a member of Friends of Beyer Stadium as we talk all things Rockford Peaches, the fight to save their stadium and preserve Rockford sports history. Help out with the fight to preserve the stadium and Peach's history by signing the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/rockford-park-district-protect-beyer-stadium-b519c036-3f65-4ca0-9c2d-50b9c2ce413a This episode was recorded live on Fireside. Download the app now in the App store, or email us at goteamstories@gmail.com to join the next generation in podcasting today.

Episode Notes Tom is Jimmy, coach of the Rockford Peaches, and they made it to the World Series. Darren talks to Kelly, Alice and Susan about how 4 teams played a World Series, Madonna's choice of song and who dropped a ball.

Bonnie and Brittany head to the Midwest to watch the Rockford Peaches vie for the All-American Girls' Professional Baseball League championship.  This based-on-a-true-story com with a subtle rom will have you feeling some serious nostalgia.  Come for Tom Hanks and director Penny Marshall, stay for the great female friendships, a still-debated mystery, and even a little crying (in baseball).  If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it.  Hard is what makes it great. 

Surprising no one, Patti and the Pottymouth celebrate their 200th episode with a rant. Turns out we have some opinions and suggestions regarding the Field of Dreams game: How to actually include Iowans in baseball, better uses for all that cash, meaningful alternative sites (including supporting the proposed International Women's Baseball Center Museum and Activity Center at the home of the Rockford Peaches), and a nod to FiveThirtyEights' take on a modern FoD lineup.We celebrate Tyler Gilbert's first-start no-no, the triumphant return of Chris Sale and his weird shirt, and Joey Votto Still Banging. The Police Blotter finds minor leagues playing in air unhealthy to breathe, MLB considering deals with Barstool Sports despite their documented misogyny and racism, and a WashPost report that again begs the question, what did the Dodgers know before signing Trevor Bauer?Pottymouth introduces you to Francela Verdura, a 14 year old girl from Costa Rica who played in the recent Baseball for All Nationals. Watch for their  full interview, in Spanish, later this week. Last weekend's Women's College Invitational was a step to developing women's club baseball on the way to making women's  baseball an NCAA sanctioned sport.We say Pete Rose (more than once!), climate change, and the Czech Republic.Get vaxxed, fight the man, and find us on Twitter @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.

This week's episode was released a few days late due to some technical difficulties but we powered threw and still brought you a mini film review for the early 90's classic, ‘A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN.' Tap in as we invite fellow San Diego podcaster, Laura Corona to the show to hear her thoughts after her very first viewing of this important flick surrounding the first all American girls professional Baseball League. We would also like to thank CJ Stevenson for the main focus idea and everything he has contributed to the show so far. Also tune in for Words on: SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY, LOKI and BLACK WIDOW. New content every weekend. Intro/outro by: the Swann. Podcast music by: Onarres.

Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Mike C. and Abbey to ask, suss and answer a general knowledge quiz with topics including Food, Chemistry, Measurements, Deadly Conflicts, Phobias, Modern Art, Geography, Etymology, Medicals Terms, Movies, Animal Lairs, Live Streaming, The Muppets, Controversial Products, Vehicles, Weird Laws and more! Round One SEAFOOD - Rollmops is a pickled fillet of what fish, also known as silver darlings, and found particularly in shallow temperate waters in the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans? CHEMISTRY - In 1913, which scientist first postulated that an atom is made up of a small, dense nucleus surrounded by orbiting electrons? MEASUREMENTS - The Hamilton-Norwood scale is used to classify the stages of what? DEADLY CONFLICTS - What is the deadliest conflict since World War II, which took place between 1998 and 2003? PHOBIAS - Closely related to trypophobia, Steve Jobs suffered from koumpounophobia, the fear of what clothing-related item? FRIED FOOD - What food item is derived from the Pennsylvania Dutch treat Drechderkuche and was popularized in the US in the late 19th century as one of the first fried foods in North America? Missed Corrections 155 - Muhammad Ali passed away in 2016. Not in 1999 or “a few years” after that.I know Lee retracted but A League of Their Own is baseball on a real-life 4x All-American Girls Professional Baseball League champions the Rockford Peaches. - Edsicalz 155 - I dunno if it counts as a miscorrection, but it is pronounced "Ren-Oh" (not Renault). Oh and regarding that, I am not sure if Marc is aware, but I always thought that elephants had four knees so I had to look it up and it's actually a factoid and common misconception that they have 4 forward facing knees and the front "knees" are actually a wrist like all other mammals, it just looks more knee-like than in other quadrupeds. - Proverbial Lightkeeper Adam 155 - Incidentally, committing "neph" = "kidney" to memory has helped me out a lot in my own trivia experience, much in the same way you guys handled the Ostrich question. - Kevin Hunt A KnowNote Voicemail from Alex Patton Round Two MODERN ART - Known for his Blue Rider Period and his time at The Bauhaus, which Russian painter is considered the pioneer of abstract art? U.S. GEOGRAPHY - After Florida, what is the second flattest state in the U.S.? SLANG ETYMOLOGY - The term "cancelled" is generally accepted to have been used in the modern form in 1981 in a song called "Your Love Is Cancelled" by what band? MEDICAL TERMS - Veseliga is the medical term for what common ailment? MOVIES - Voiced by John Cleese in the 1997 film George of the Jungle, George's best friend and adoptive brother is an ape named what? ANIMAL HOMES - A holt is the name of a den for what animal? LIVE STREAMING - In June 2019, what famous teenage mother was put on birth control after having two of her alleged five deliveries live streamed? THE MUPPETS - What is the name of the saxaphone player from The Muppet Show? Rate My Question CONTROVERSIAL PRODUCTS - What product, whose manufacturers are sometimes secretive about who their major buyers are, is thought to be used in jewelry, computer, toothpaste, boats, car industries, as well as by the U.S. military? MEDICAL TERMS - Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland which causes what to happen? Final Questions VEHICLES - The earliest form of the modern bicycle, the velocipede, was invented in which country, due to horse deaths from crop failure in 1816? WEIRD LAWS - Four states have banned billboards. Name three of them. Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges June 30th, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT July 1st, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT June 5th, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia MEGAQUIZ on Twitch - 8:00 pm EDT You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Anon, Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service) Thank you, Team Captains – Rick G., Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Nabeel, Patrick, Jon, Adam, Ryan, Mollie, Lisa, Alex, Spencer, Kaitlynn, Manu, Mo, Matthew, Luc, Hank, Justin, Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Lucas Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Loren, MJ, Alex, Doug, Kevin and Sara, Tiffany, Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Mike S., Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C. If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guest: Mike.

The 1943 Rockford Peaches would destroy the 2016 Chicago Cubs! The Cubs suck, and their fans are idiots.

Baseball and softball teams from Grove Hill will open the season this Saturday playing in Thomasville and at home. Grove Hill's T-Ball teams will play at 10 ( Braves - Ball Hogs) and 11 a.m. (Braves- Little Sluggers) in Grove Hill at Hudson Park. In Thomasville The 8U softball Rockford Peaches play Sweet Water at 1 p.m. The Queen Bees play SW at 2:45 p.m. at Field A. The 12U Braves softball play at 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. at Field C. In baseball the 12U Diamondbacks play the Tville D'Backs at 10 a.m. The GH Braves play the Dodgers at...Article Link

New structure, same guys,  We discuss updates in most major sports, give our own opinions on sports related topics, and complete a crash course on an athlete who had an event on this day.  Stat Jeremy provides us with: There's No Crying in Trivia brought to you by the Rockford Peaches.  All that and much more on the 257th episode of Over the Line Sports Podcast! Thanks to Wes Anderson for Mind Quarantine, check him out on Twitter @SongsByWes and Wes Anderson Music on Facebook. Thanks to our sponsors: All Wear Clothing, Crandall"s Quality Landscaping, and Datingtransformation.com.

We discuss updates in most major sports.  Stat Jeremy provides us with: There's No Crying in Trivia brought to you by the Rockford Peaches.  All that and much more on the 255th episode of Over the Line Sports Podcast! Thanks to Wes Anderson for Mind Quarantine, check him out on Twitter @SongsByWes and Wes Anderson Music on Facebook. Thanks to our sponsors: All Wear Clothing, Crandall"s Quality Landscaping, and Datingtransformation.com.

Wes Anderson returns to the show!  We discuss updates in the major sports as well as music in sports.  As always, Stat Jeremy provides us with, There's No Crying in Trivia brought to you by the Rockford Peaches.  All that and much more on the 253rd episode of Over the Line Sports Podcast!   Thanks to Wes Anderson for Mind Quarantine, check him out on Twitter @SongsByWes and Wes Anderson Music on Facebook.   Thanks to our sponsors: All Wear Clothing, Crandall"s Quality Landscaping, and Datingtransformation.com.

The pod makes their picks for this week in the NFL playoffs.  Who does everyone pick to win the Stanley Cup?  What do we make of the James Harden trade?  As always, Stat Jeremy provides us with, There's No Crying in Trivia brought to you by the Rockford Peaches.  All that and much more on the 251st episode of Over the Line Sports Podcast!   Thanks to Wes Anderson for Mind Quarantine, check him out on Twitter @SongsByWes and Wes Anderson Music on Facebook.   Thanks to our sponsors: All Wear Clothing, Crandall"s Quality Landscaping, and Datingtransformation.com.

Peace be the journey, 90s Court! This week we are taking two sports films from the decade to the stand: A League of Their Own vs. Cool Runnings. Are you trying out for the Jamaican Bobsled team or joining Geena Davis on the Rockford Peaches? Vote to let us know! Andy also talks about some questionable symbolism on Pokemon's Kadabra character while Lisa focuses on our favorite memory-keeper of the decade, the disposable camera. Listen now! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/90scourt, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @90scourt, and on Instagram @90s.court. Thank you to Sahy Uhns for the use of our theme song "Uh Hmmm...".  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/90scourt/message

Our friend Rob joins us for a special baseball themed episode as we cover two classics about America's pastime, The Sandlot & A League of Their Own! Why doesn't Benny 'the Jet' Rodriguez get to tell his own story? Are there any lesbians on the Rockford Peaches? And why are three queers talking baseball, anyway? These answers and more on A Piece of Pie!

In celebration of the baseball season starting, this week we recast A League of Their Own. This 1992 ode to women's baseball was so much fun to recast. I'm not sure if this counts as a “TRC After Dark” episode or not, but the Jameson and laughs were flowing freely and we go all over the place in this one. Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Rosie O'Donnell, Tom Hanks, and Madonna all headline this “based on a true story” feature about the Rockford Peaches in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.