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Is This A Great Game, Or What?

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Shohei Ohtani
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All-Star Game
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Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!

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The Red Sox are red hot, the Tigers are one of the most fun teams in baseball, and Pete Crow-Armstrong left us completely baffled with his latest hot take. We cover all of it in this episode of Is This A Great Game, Or What? But first, Tim shares his... more

We've got Tim Kurkjian's immediate reactions to one of the wildest trade deadlines in recent memory. The Tarik Skubal news may be a few days old, but it was easily the biggest story of the weekend. Plus, the Red Sox somehow landed Adley Rutschman fro... more

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HAPPY TRADE DEADLINE! We are celebrating by bringing in Jim Bowden, friend and former General Manager of the Reds and Nationals. He is also the host of GM Territory with HIS son. I mean, come on, how perfect is it to interview him about that given wh... more

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Welcome to "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" hosted by Hall of Famer Tim Kurkjian, with everything else handled by his son, Jeff Kurkjian.

The MLB Trade Deadline is looming, so you know we're diving into plenty of speculation and discussion. But fir... more

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Recent Guests

John Buccigross
Special guest, ESPN anchor and hockey personality
ESPN
Episode: John Buccigross Might Be The BIGGEST Collector We Know!
John Buchigrasz
Dear friend of Tim; hockey expert on ESPN
ESPN
Episode: The Red Sox Are DIFFERENT And That's GOOD!
AJ Pierzynski
Former All-Star catcher, foul territory host
Foul Territory Network
Episode: A.J. Pierzynski Crashes Our All Star Game Special
Will Zalatoris
PGA Tour golfer; guest on the show
Professional golfer
Episode: The Strange But Accurate Comparison of Steve Kerr and David Eckstein
Rich Donnelly
Former player, former coach, former manager; renowned batting practice pitcher and third base coach
Baseball (various teams)
Episode: Barry Bonds Caught Napping, More Amazing Stories From Rich Donnelly
Kent Mercker
Former Major League pitcher, Braves alumnus
Atlanta Braves
Episode: Kent Mercker Pitched With Maddux, Smoltz and Glavine
Steve Sparks
Former Major League Pitcher, broadcaster for Houston Astros games
Astros broadcaster
Episode: Steve Sparks, Knuckleballer Turned Incredible Storyteller
John Boog Sciambi
TV voice of the Chicago Cubs and ESPN Radio commentator
ESPN/Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lou Gehrig Day With Boog Sciambi
Mike Toomey
Veteran scout who has worked with multiple organizations and is known for his long tenure in player evaluation
Baseball scouting (various teams)
Episode: Mike Toomey Shares His Favorite Scouting Stories

Hosts

Tim Kurkjian
Host of the show; Hall of Fame baseball writer
Jeff Kurkjian
Co-host and son of Tim; guides episodes and participates in discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 465 ratings
  • Great Show - Now New Rules

    Fantastic banter from father, son and astute guests. Great work, fellas.

    As for some new rules…it’s time to change the most cowardly act in all of sports, the Intentional Walk. Keep it, but award two-bases, runners advance the same. No more “Fraidy-Cat” pitching around runners on 2nd and third.

    Also, bring back the defensive shift. Sorry purists, it ain’t the 1950’s anymore, but as those old-timers would say, “Hit it where they ain’t.”

    Pitch count, Love It. Just like your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Actual US Citizen
    United States5 days ago
  • Awesome show

    Love the father-son duo! Great insights and always a good listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcm2949
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    The perfect grass cutting dad podcast. Keep up the good work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tjp26tf
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best Father and Son Pod

    The chemistry is undeniable. These two love each other, as much as they have a love of the game! It’s an enjoyable podcast to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joel R. Richardson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Listen

    Excellent coverage with plenty of player insight and interesting discussions. It feels like you’re sitting in on a baseball conversation with friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicoD67
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently high-quality with strong storytelling
Show blends history, trivia, and current baseball seamlessly
Content is entertaining and informative for baseball nerds
Listeners praise the father–son dynamic and warm rapport
Some fans wish for more current-season baseball insights in every episode

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#42
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#52
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#203
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#34
Italy/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#111
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#116
Germany/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A.J. Pierzynski Crashes Our All Star Game Special
Q: What did you think of the home run derby last night?
The hosts described it as an exhilarating show with drama in every round, noting the crowd energy, the crowd's love for certain players, and the overall entertainment value that made the Derby memorable beyond just who won.
Steve Sparks, Knuckleballer Turned Incredible Storyteller
Q: Steve, talking about pitching, this season the Astros threw a combined no-hitter and you shared memories of no-hitters in the past. How do you view no-hitters and the moments around them from a broadcaster's perspective?
Steve explains the drama of no-hitters, how broadcasters balance accuracy with keeping listeners engaged, and the importance of communicating the evolving nature of a no-hitter as it unfolds—even when theStat line is changing in real time.
Kent Mercker Pitched With Maddux, Smoltz and Glavine
Q: Kent, tell us what it felt like to be part of a combined no-hitter and also hit a Grand Slam in your career?
I never would have imagined that triple distinction; it felt surreal watching Big Mac's feats that night, and then realizing I'd contributed with a Grand Slam and a long no-hit performance, which only underscored the quirky, unpredictable nature of baseball.
Kent Mercker Pitched With Maddux, Smoltz and Glavine
Q: Wow. But Kent, you threw a no hitter and Greg Maddux didn't. Isn't that one of the beauties of baseball?
Yes, it shows the randomness of pitching; Maddux and I shared a rotation with three Hall of Famers, and my no-hitter didn't define everyone's career—it was about the whole era and how the team thrived together.
Mike Schur Talks Pedro, Tom Hanks and Shohei
Q: What stands out to you about Ohtani's season so far?
The guest highlights Ohtani's ability to reinvent himself year after year, surpassing previous benchmarks and defying conventional expectations for a player who both pitches and hits at an elite level.

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2. John Buchigrasz
3. AJ Pierzynski
4. Will Zalatoris
5. Rich Donnelly
6. Kent Mercker
7. Steve Sparks
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