
Join historian Indy Neidell and his baseball-crazy pal Berns for a deep dive into the waters of baseball history. Loads of stories, stars, stats, oddballs, heroes, and villains from all eras of baseball history brought vividly back to life in a sprawling tapestry to honor our favorite sport. This is really for the baseball nerds out there, those of you who really want to know all about the people ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | a year ago |
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The second in the mini series covering those players in MLB History who have struck out 19 or more batters in one game. Today we start off still in 1884 with Charlie Sweeney, but we have the usual sidetracks into things like Sloppy Thurston, Old Hoss... more
Because of illness and daily life just getting a little overwhelming, we unfortunately can't release an episode today, but we'll be back next Sunday, and then continue all summer long every other week like always.
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The first episode in a mini series on those pitchers who've struck out 19 or more batters in a major league game, but it also has several cool sidetracks into other things- like Prince Hal Newhouser and his grand nephew's kindness, the Independent 18... more
Another installment of the 1970s Sluggers mini series for you, kicking off with a long look at Jeff Burroughs, but also featuring loads of sidetracks into things like how to steal home according to Billy Martin, the etymology of Vic Power's name, Cle... more
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As an older St Louis fan I am waiting for too much info on Stan the Man!!
I have been a huge fan of Indy Neidell from the Great War channel, WW2, time Ghosh and the Korean War. I love listening to him when it comes to baseball. I am a huge baseball fan myself and I love what he is doing it is very interesting. As a New York Mets fan this is just a great podcast.
As with his series on WW2, the Korean War and much more on the TimeGhost channel, Indy Neidell has brought his engaging research and narrative expertise to baseball. And he’s got this fan hooked on a topic I never thought would interest me but now can’t get enough. I hope Indy wades into the debate about Yankee Roger Maris and his record-setting 61 homers in 1961–among other all-star achievements yet may never get into the Hall of Fame. No PEDs, no scandals, Mickey Mantle’s roommate not his enem... more
I’m a fan of baseball from Canada and I know Indy been following him since 2014 with his WWI series
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Two historians explore baseball history through deep-dive storytelling, data-driven analysis, and colorful anecdotes. Episodes span 19th-century pitching feats, 1920s sluggers, 1970s power hitters, and pitch controversies, all anchored by two knowledgeable hosts who trade insights with passion and humor. The show stands out for its meticulous research, long-form discussion, and a niche appeal to hardcore baseball history enthusiasts who crave context, trivia, and nuanced debates about players, eras, and records.
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