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Good Seats Still Available

Tim Hanlon
Baseball
NFL
Major League Baseball
NBA
North American Soccer League
New York Yankees
Soccer
Major Indoor Soccer League
World War II
John Madden
Pittsburgh Steelers
Steagles
Lacrosse
St. Louis Cardinals
Dallas Texans
Chicago Bears
Super Bowl
North American Soccer League (NASL)
Johnny Mize
San Jose Earthquakes

"Good Seats Still Available" is a curious little podcast devoted to the exploration of what used-to-be in professional sports. Each week, host Tim Hanlon interviews former players, owners, broadcasters, beat reporters, and surprisingly famous "super fans" of teams and leagues that have come and gone - in an attempt to unearth some of the most wild and woolly moments in (often forgotten) sports his... more

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Ford Frick's name may be familiar to baseball fans, but his story — and his impact on the game — have largely faded from view. Yet for more than four decades, Frick occupied a front-row seat to some of the most transformative moments in baseball hist... more

For generations, the city of Memphis chased something bigger than a winning football team. It chased major league status.

When the USFL arrived in 1984, the Memphis Showboats became far more than a spring football franchise. For one unforgettable m... more

The original USFL produced its share of unforgettable franchises. None was more entertaining — or more unbelievable — than the San Antonio Gunslingers.

On the field, they were gritty, competitive and remarkably resilient. Off the field? Pure chaos.... more

[While Tim runs up and down the East Coast this week to take in some World Cup knockout matches in person, please enjoy this ARCHIVE RE-RELEASE of our tribute to pro sports' most innovative decade - with award-winning sports history chronicler Michae... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Bohmer
Author of the book Ford Frick, Baseball's Third Commissioner and His Four Decades of Shaping the Game
Episode: 454: Baseball's Most Misunderstood Commissioner - With Dave Bohmer
Greg Singleton
Insider who was in the Gunslingers front and back offices; author of Gunnin for Glory
The San Antonio Gunslingers (USFL)
Episode: 452: The USFL's San Antonio Gunslingers - With Greg Singleton
Michael MacCambridge
Author of The Big Time, expert on 1970s sports transformation
Author, The Big Time
Episode: 451.5: The 1970s - With Michael MacCambridge [ARCHIVE RE-RELEASE]
Todd Radom
Artist, designer, and author focused on sports logos and branding
toddradom.com
Episode: 451: Baseball's History By Design - With Todd Radom
Herb Branham
Author and NASCAR journalist, co-author of NASCAR Champions
NASCAR Champions book authors
Episode: 450: NASCAR Champions - With Herb Branham & Holly Cain
Holly Cain
Author and journalist with NASCAR Wire Service, longtime NASCAR beat writer
NASCAR Champions book authors
Episode: 450: NASCAR Champions - With Herb Branham & Holly Cain
Simon Kuper
Author of World Cup Fever, journalist for Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: 449: Nine World Cups, One Changing World - With Simon Kuper
Tom Durkin
Horse racing announcer and author of A Life's Calling
Author of A Life's Calling; former NBC/Nyra race caller
Episode: 448: "A Life's Calling" - With Horse Racing Track Announcer Tom Durkin
Leander Schaerlaeckens
Soccer author, historian and thematic writer; teaches journalism and sports communication at Marist University
ESPN, Fox Sports, Yahoo Sports, The Guardian, The Ringer; Marist University
Episode: 447: The US Men's National Team's Rise to Soccer Relevance - With Leander Schaerlaeckens

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Tim Hanlon
Host of Good Seats Still Available

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Randall

    Another blowhard, liberal guest. 🤦

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Quayle333
    United States2 months ago
  • Randall

    Was once a big fan, but it’s now losing steam. The host seems to love to hear himself speak.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Quayle333
    United States10 months ago
  • A Must Listen for Sports Fans

    Tim does such a great job brining us some amazing stories from the sports leagues of the past. Have been listening for years and each show brings me back to the glory days of the MISL, NHL, USFL and so many other leagues that have come and gone. As a sports fan who truly enjoys the stories from the front office, sales, advertising and the business side of sports Good Seats Still Available is a must listen on a weekly basis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chef RCH
    United States3 years ago
  • Tim, trim the fat!!

    Great concept poisoned by a seemingly narcissistic host, taking the longest path to a question for the mere satisfaction of hearing his own voice. Tim’s surreal roundabout way of speaking is almost impressively infuriating.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    matthewhedrick
    United States3 years ago
  • Babineau Pod

    Loved this episode.

    More just like it please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JC In Alberta
    Canada3 years ago

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Strong: guests are knowledgeable and bring unique perspectives on sports history.
Positive: deep dives into defunct leagues and behind-the-scenes business stories.
Mixed: host can be long-winded; some episodes worth the time for history buffs.

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452: The USFL's San Antonio Gunslingers - With Greg Singleton
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced during the Gunslingers' two-year run, and how did those pressures affect the operation off the field?
The biggest challenges were financial instability and unreliable pay, the owner's aggressive dealmaking, and the economic downturn in oil markets that cut cash flow; despite this, the staff and players kept pushing promotions and community outreach to keep the brand alive.
449: Nine World Cups, One Changing World - With Simon Kuper
Q: Could you share background on your career and why you chose to structure World Cup Fever around nine World Cups?
I've spent decades covering soccer, with a long-running column in the Financial Times and multiple World Cup assignments. The book focuses on nine World Cups I've attended to tell a broader story about how the modern World Cup evolved—from politics and economics to culture and media—while weaving in personal experiences.
451.5: The 1970s - With Michael MacCambridge [ARCHIVE RE-RELEASE]
Q: What role did women's sports and gender equity play in the era's evolution?
Gender equity initiatives, notably Title IX and Billie Jean King's advocacy, catalyzed structural changes that expanded opportunities for women as athletes, coaches, administrators, and spectators, creating a lasting infrastructure that supported women's leagues, media exposure, and organizational efforts like the Women's Sports Foundation and World Team Tennis.
451.5: The 1970s - With Michael MacCambridge [ARCHIVE RE-RELEASE]
Q: How did television and media evolve during the 70s according to your conversation?
Television moved sports into prime time, breaking traditional broadcast limitations and introducing narrative-driven coverage led by figures like Rune Arledge, which broadened the audience and accelerated the growth of sports media ecosystems including ESPN and multi-sport prime-time formats.
451.5: The 1970s - With Michael MacCambridge [ARCHIVE RE-RELEASE]
Q: What was the central thesis of The Big Time regarding the 1970s in American sports?
The decade was a transformative period when sports transformed from a primarily live-event focus to a media-driven, narrative-rich enterprise that reshaped identity, fandom, and the business of sport, setting the stage for contemporary professional sports culture.

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What is Good Seats Still Available about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused interview series exploring forgotten eras, teams, leagues, and figures in professional sports. Each episode features authors, broadcasters, promoters, and historians who recount the business, culture, and social currents around defunct or under-the-radar domains—from early baseball and NASL to broadcast pioneers and forgotten franchises. It turns archival research into storytelling, often tying sports memory to urban policy, labor, ownership, and fan culture, with occasional book promos or sponsor reads. The show's strengths lie in deep-dive historical context, expert guests, and a consistent emphasis on the business of sports past and how it shaped today's landscape. A standout angle is its niche focus on overlooked chapt... more

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1. Dave Bohmer
2. Greg Singleton
3. Michael MacCambridge
4. Todd Radom
5. Herb Branham
6. Holly Cain
7. Simon Kuper
8. Tom Durkin

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