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Is This A Great Game, Or What?

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Major League Baseball
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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New York Yankees
Shohei Ohtani
Little League World Series
Baltimore Orioles
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Cal Ripken Jr.
Shohei Otani
New York Mets
Jackie Robinson
Blue Jays
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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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We are officially into the second half of the baseball season, with plenty of games in the books, and it feels great to be BACK!

This episode is packed with Takeaways and Quirkjians, led by the Boston Red Sox. Tim Kurkjian is still trying to figure... more

The 2026 All-Star Game, held on America's 250th birthday, felt like the perfect celebration of baseball. While the game itself didn't exactly produce fireworks, the atmosphere made it unforgettable. All-Star Game MVP Cody Bellinger also shared a wild... more

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LIVE on the day of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian sit down with former All-Star catcher and Foul Territory host A.J. Pierzynski. From hilarious stories to thoughtful conversations about the state of today's game, A.J. brings the pe... more

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Tim and Jeff Kurkjian are live from Iron Hill Brewery for the first of their two All-Star Game specials. In today's episode, they look back at the first half of the season and break down what it all means for the stretch run. Expect plenty of takeawa... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mike Schur
Co-creator of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, Parks and Rec; longtime baseball fan
NBC/Universal (TV productions)
Episode: Will The Tigers Deal Skubal? Plus Labor Negotiations
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
Eric Nadel
Hall of Fame broadcaster
Texas Rangers
Episode: Eric Nadel On Nolan Ryan With An Eye Patch
John Fisher
Friend of Tim, ESPN researcher and former player evaluator
ESPN
Episode: Tallest Outfield EVER!
Ben Zobrist
Former Major League Baseball player; World Champion with the Cubs in 2016 and Royals in 2015
Former MLB player
Episode: Ben Zobrist's Final Game Has To Be A First

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
  • Best Baseball Podcast. End of story

    Forget the heartwarming nature of a father / son podcast part (actually don’t forget that - it’s very heartwarming and special), Tim K. loves baseball and all of its minutiae perhaps more than anyone that I have read or listened to ever. His son is the perfect foil bringing his own appreciation of the game to the show but also the ability to tweak his dad from time to time for his nerdiness. All in all, it’s the best baseball podcast going today as it teaches a lot about the history the game w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YankeeWolverine
    United States2 months ago
  • Terrific Podcast

    I absolutely love listening to this show 3 times a week. Tim and Jeff genuinely enjoy podcasting together and it's such an honest real listen. Tim's recall for baseball statistics is ridiculous. His baseball knowledge is off the charts and I really enjoy hearing all of the stories he tells about covering baseball for the past several decades.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenworth78
    United States2 months ago
  • Best pod

    Love this podcast!! Always makes me smile and laugh. Love being part of the family. Keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BK 331
    United States3 months ago
  • Yes, it is a great game!

    I have always loved hearing Tim’s voice calling any game, and his appearances on the Le Bastard Show with Stu Gotz are always great.

    This is a great podcast, and hearing this father and son duo talking about something they share a love for is priceless.

    My love for baseball started with my Dad, who was turned onto the game by his Dad. My Grandpa, Don Eggleton, was a pitcher during his high school career( he pitched a no hitter his senior year) and he played for the US Navy during the Korean War(... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrambled Eggleton
    United States3 months ago
  • So Disappointing

    Leaving this review hurts me because I LOVE Tim Kurkjian. I think he’s one of the most knowledgeable baseball analysts ever. He’s one of my favorite guests on the Tony Kornheiser podcast and that is what I’d hoped we would get from Tim’s own podcast. It is amazing how little baseball insights we get from a supposedly baseball themed podcast. The interviews are good. The stories are usually good. But, there is WAY too much time spent on “Here’s my all time list of players whose last name st... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Man_of_Leisure
    United States4 months ago

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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

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#27
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#137
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#245
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Mike Schur Talks Pedro, Tom Hanks and Shohei
Q: What do you make of the current Cy Young race in the National League, especially with Shohei Ohtani's line?
Mike explains that Ohtani's historic versatility and dominance are so unprecedented that it challenges traditional awards narratives, and he emphasizes the need to recognize how special Ohtani's year is, regardless of the rest of the field.

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2. Rich Donnelly
3. Kent Mercker
4. Mike Schur
5. John Boog Sciambi
6. Mike Toomey
7. Eric Nadel
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