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Is This A Great Game, Or What?

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Baseball
Major League Baseball
World Series
Aaron Judge
Hall Of Fame
Los Angeles Dodgers
Little League World Series
ALS
New York Yankees
Shohei Ohtani
Jackie Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Dodgers
Cubs
Spring Training
Shohei Otani
Cal Ripken Jr.
Philadelphia Phillies
Opening Day
New York Mets

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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Who looks like who? Jeff had quite the concert-going experience this week. The White Sox scored 10 runs in a single inning—how often are we seeing that in today's pitching era? And of course, the Phillies found another way to keep things interesting ... more

Tim Kurkjian unveils his list of current players who are as close to Hall of Fame locks as you can get. Do you agree with this week’s Team Tim? Let us know in the comments or on our website!

The Yankees are doing something you rarely see at both th... more

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Our hilarious guest is Kent Mercker, former MLB pitcher who spent 18 seasons in the big leagues and shared clubhouses with 17 Hall of Famers throughout his remarkable career. We dive into his experiences with Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, and Tom Glavine... more

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Spend Father’s Day with your favorite father-son baseball podcasting duo, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian!

We cover all the latest happenings across Major League Baseball, but first, we kick things off with a Kurkjian Quandary about golf (yes, we love these)... more

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Recent Guests

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, friend of Tim and Jeff
Texas Rangers (broadcaster)
Episode: One Start But EIGHT Wins?
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
Joe Buck
Hall of Fame broadcaster, enshrined in Cooperstown
FOX Sports (broadcaster)
Episode: Joe Buck On ESPN Jeopardy, Brockmire and The Hall of Fame
Max Scherzer
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and future Hall of Famer
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Max Scherzer, Future Hall of Famer, Joins Us
John Baker
Former major league catcher and baseball scout contributor mentioned as tomorrow's guest
Episode: Judge's Ks, All-Profession Team & Opening Impressions
Kevin Pillar
Former Major League outfielder, now in the media space
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Episode: Kevin Pillar On WBC Finish, Nose Job and Kobe
Scott Van Pelt
Host, ESPN SportsCenter veteran
ESPN
Episode: Scott Van Pelt On The Baltimore Accent, The Masters and Classic Sportscenter Commercials

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 448 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States2 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 States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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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

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#18
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Apple Podcasts
#47
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#172
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#25
Italy/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#138
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#139
France/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Joe Buck On ESPN Jeopardy, Brockmire and The Hall of Fame
Q: How did you end up hosting ESPN Jeopardy, and what was the process like?
Buck explains it happened through an agent, the deal was framed as limited engagement, and his prior live-show experience helped him adapt to the game show's pace and rules while respecting the show's tradition.
Buck Showalter On The DH, Max Scherzer's Batting, Basketball Referees
Q: How has multi-sport development shaped your approach to coaching?
Buck explains that playing multiple sports builds balance, athleticism, and body awareness, and he stresses that specialization too early can hinder long-term development and injury prevention.
Buck Showalter On The DH, Max Scherzer's Batting, Basketball Referees
Q: Buck, what was your take on the recent managerial firings and the modern pressures on managers?
Buck notes that the role has evolved with bigger staffs and heightened scrutiny, but emphasizes the importance of collaboration, adjusting to new dynamics, and focusing on player development and game understanding.
Max Scherzer, Future Hall of Famer, Joins Us
Q: How do you think your hitting experience affected your pitching?
Max said working with Kevin Long and studying hitters' timing improved his understanding of swings, which in turn helped him anticipate hitters and refine his own pitching mechanics.
Caleb Joseph, Hilarious Former Catcher Turned Broadcaster
Q: What was it like going through a season without driving in a run?
It felt cursed, almost like a spell was cast against me; it was a wild experience that became a part of my story.

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Family-friendly, long-form baseball conversations blend deep historical context with current game analysis, hosted by a Hall of Fame writer and his son. Episodes frequently feature interviews with notable baseball figures, weaving in personal stories, nostalgia, and accessible humor, making it appealing to true fans who crave both history and contemporary insights. Unique strengths include the father–son banter, high-quality guest roster, and a steady mix of storytelling, trivia, and analysis that keeps discussions approachable for a broad audience while delivering behind-the-scenes anecdotes and career-defining moments.

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3. John Fisher
4. Ben Zobrist
5. Joe Buck
6. Max Scherzer
7. John Baker
8. Kevin Pillar

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