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The Hall of Very Good Podcast

The Hall of Very Good
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Negro Leagues
Hall Of Fame
Shohei Ohtani
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Aaron Judge
Baseball Memorabilia
Milwaukee Brewers
Cooperstown
Camden Yards
World Series
Minor League Baseball
Pete Rose
National Baseball Hall Of Fame
Tupac Shakur
Fenway Park
Oakland A's
Old Fort Baseball Company
Brandon Steiner

The Hall of Very Good Podcast is focused on you, the fan. Each week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen sit down and talk to people in and around the game of baseball that help make America's Pastime great.

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Latest Episodes

International baseball guru Michael Clair joins the boys to talk about his journey going from blogger to MLB's senior manager, story telling and special projects, how his excitement over the World Baseball Classic led to hooking up with the Czech nat... more

Six years and three championship rings after her first visit, Janet Marie Smith, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers, returns to talk to the boys about the importance of preserving the cultural significance a... more

Self-proclaimed "visual guy" Todd Radom returns to talk to the boys about his new book, The Ballpark and Beyond: A Celebration of Baseball's Rich History, who probably should've recorded the audio version, whether or not any of the current City Conne... more

New York Times bestselling author Tim Brown joins the boys to talk about growing up a fan of Nolan Ryan, visiting a senior center in Alvin, Texas, to learn more about the Hall of Famer for his new book, Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Origina... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Radom
Author and designer of The Ballpark and Beyond
Author/Designer
Episode: Episode 504: Todd Radom
Tim Brown
Author of Nolan, The Singular Life of an American Original
Author
Episode: Episode 503: Tim Brown
Vincent Towns
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars pitcher and knuckleball expert
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
Episode: Episode 502: Vincent Towns
Jake Szymanski
Writer-director, known for Jury Duty and various mockumentaries
Episode: Episode 501: Jake Szymanski
Chuck D
Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and voice of the people
Public Enemy
Episode: Episode 500: Chuck D
Herschel Weingrod
Screenwriter known for Brewster's Millions and Space Jam
Screenwriter
Episode: Episode 499: Herschel Weingrod
CJ Papara
Owner of 4th Base in Milwaukee
4th Base, Milwaukee
Episode: Episode 498: CJ Papara
Adam Henig
Author of Baseball's Outcast
Author (Baseball's Outcast)
Episode: Episode 497: Adam Henig
Brandon Alinger
COO of Propstore
Propstore
Episode: Episode 496: Brandon Alinger

Hosts

Lou Olsen
Host of The Hall of Very Good Podcast with a focus on baseball culture and storytelling
Shawn Anderson
Co-host and host with a passion for baseball culture, humor, and interviews with diverse guests

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Awesome Show Great Diversity

    One of the things I love about this show is the wide variety of the guests and their stories. Always something interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mkekne
    United States2 years ago
  • Always fun listen

    Pretty much the dream podcast - like you’re in the room talking baseball with your buddies AND a guest who may be in baseball or loves baseball or who just has fascinating stories. Funny, entertaining, and often heartfelt interviews by Shawn and Lou.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phitter72
    United States2 years ago
  • Hall of Excellent more like

    A fantastic range of guests all interviewed very well by the fantastic Shawn and Lou.

    A wide range of guests with one thing in common, Baseball. This show is different from the usual baseball podcasts as it has insights from different angles and the questions are great too.

    this should be part of your weekly listens, give it a try, you might find that it’s you new favourite podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Mutton
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Heavy J the New Manny Mota

    I just listened to the best Hall Of Very Good podcast ever. Yes, the guys were their usual zany selfs thankfully but they were also

    Very interesting thanks to Heavy J. They had many different conversations and their love of the game shined through.

    Listen to it, you’ll enjoy too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDD@Bovine9
    United States3 years ago
  • Hall of Excellent more like

    A fantastic range of guests all interviewed very well by the fantastic Shawn and Lou.

    A wide range of guests with one thing in common, Baseball. This show is different from the usual baseball podcasts as it has insights from different angles and the questions are great too.

    this should be part of your weekly listens

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Mutton
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Hosts have great chemistry and keep conversations entertaining and insightful.
Listeners appreciate the authentic, enthusiastic approach and deep dives into niche topics.
Engaging, varied guests and thoughtful questions that bring out unique baseball stories.
High-quality guest lineup with a balance of baseball history, culture, and humor.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 502: Vincent Towns
Q: How did April 1st come to symbolize Towns's journey back to a pro roster?
Towns recounts that he originally thought the call was an April Fools' prank, but after the front office confirmed the offer and the draft, he realized it was real, marking a pivotal turning point in his career.
Episode 502: Vincent Towns
Q: How did Towns discover the knuckleball, and what makes it workable at a professional level?
Towns explains that the knuckleball is a difficult pitch to perfect and 50-50 in its success, but with experience and a willingness to mix in forks and rotation, it can be effective enough to warrant consideration at higher levels.
Episode 502: Vincent Towns
Q: What is next for Vincent Towns after continuing to play into his 50s?
The goal is to keep playing baseball and have fun, but after his pro career, he plans to coach and train young players, turning his experience into a long-term role in the sport.
Episode 496: Brandon Alinger
Q: Because when you're following leads, is that what it was? We heard that somebody might have had the Maltese Falcon. So then you're tracking that down?
Brandon explains that sourcing is a mix of direct treasure hunting, approaching known producers or figures, and networking within the industry to identify potential pieces, often starting with targeted outreach and following up on leads over time.
Episode 492: Jim McMahon
Q: How do you end up in Johnny B. Good?
I think because I owed Adidas a commercial. Instead of just doing that separately, they decided to make the commercial in the movie.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hall of Very Good Podcast

What is The Hall of Very Good Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show combines a deep love of baseball with wide-ranging storytelling from people connected to the game—athletes, writers, photographers, filmmakers, and cultural figures. Episodes routinely blend intimate career journeys, behind-the-scenes production anecdotes, and broader conversations about baseball culture, history, and fan experiences. A standout throughline is celebrating periphery and legacy—the people and moments that shape the game beyond the spotlight—whether through scouting the memorabilia world, exploring the craft of sports storytelling, or highlighting communities around baseball. Listeners can expect candid, humorous conversations, a penchant for niche angles (from knuckleball pitching to film collaborations), and guests ... more

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1. Todd Radom
2. Tim Brown
3. Vincent Towns
4. Jake Szymanski
5. Chuck D
6. Herschel Weingrod
7. CJ Papara
8. Adam Henig

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