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The Hall of Very Good Podcast

The Hall of Very Good
Baseball
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Chris Cillizza
OJ Simpson
Negro Leagues
Allen Iverson
Major League Baseball
Ten Cent Beer Night
Georgetown University
Old Fort Baseball Company
Old Fort Baseball Co.
Cleveland
Competitive Eating
Dodger Stadium
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs
Cannabis Culture
Travel
Food
Fort Wayne

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

Screenwriter Herschel Weingrod joins the boys to talk about growing up cheering for the then-Milwaukee Braves, how being a baseball fan helped shape 1985's "Brewster's Millions" from a Bill Murray vehicle to starring Richard Pryor, hanging out on the... more

CJ Papara, owner of Milwaukee's 4th Base, joins the boys to talk about moving his bar from the tiny Pigsville neighborhood to within walking distance of the Brewers ballpark, the role the team played in the relocation, the bar's iconic appearance in ... more

Adam Henig, author of Baseball's Outcast, joins the boys to talk about deciding to write the story of prison inmate-turned-Major League All-Star Ron LeFlore after first discovering him in his grade school library nearly four decades prior, the differ... more

Brandon Alinger, the Indiana Jones of movie props, joins the boys to talk about the importance Planet Hollywood had on the movie memorabilia industry, his role at Propstore, what they won't sell (and why), the coolest stuff currently on the auction b... more

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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
Robb Herrelson
Former baseball player and longtime community figure nicknamed 'Old Man'
Independent broadcaster/ambassador for Banana Ball
Episode: Episode 495: Robb "Old Man" Herrelson
Ryan Woodward
IWBC Project Coordinator
International Women's Baseball Center
Episode: Episode 494: Ryan Woodward
Brad Mangin
Award-winning baseball photographer with extensive experience covering Major League Baseball.
Freelancer for Sports Illustrated
Episode: Episode 493: Brad Mangin
William "Night Train" Veeck
Owner of the Joliet Slammers and a figure in the baseball community
Joliet Slammers
Episode: Episode 491: William Night Train Veeck
David Mellor
Retired head groundskeeper of the Boston Red Sox and proud PTSD survivor
Boston Red Sox
Episode: Rewind: David Mellor
Robbie Jr.
Involved in the memorabilia business and son of a memorabilia collector
Episode: Rewind: "The Robbies"
Jeff Idelson
Former president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, founder of Grassroots Baseball
Grassroots Baseball
Episode: Episode 488: Jeff Idelson

Hosts

Lou Olsen
Co-host of The Hall of Very Good Podcast
Shawn Anderson
Co-host of The Hall of Very Good Podcast

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 Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Variety of guests and stories keeps episodes fresh and engaging.
Overall, considered one of the best baseball podcasts with strong host chemistry.
Hosts balance humor with insightful conversations, appealing to a broad baseball audience.
Widely praised for interviews that explore offbeat or fringe aspects of baseball.
A few listeners feel the show can skew political or have polarizing sentiments depending on guest topics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 492: Jim McMahon
Q: Do you think, had you gone to UNLV, do you think you would have been a two-sport star?
I probably would have ended up playing baseball. That's what I always wanted to do. I thought I was a better baseball player.
Episode 491: William Night Train Veeck
Q: How can people make memories at your games?
Come out to the ballpark! Our season will start on May 8th, but we're hosting the Big House Ball Game on April 30th to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Episode 491: William Night Train Veeck
Q: When did you and how did you get into the family business?
I grew up in stadiums, it's been a part of my life since I can remember. I caught the bug at the St. Paul Saints in 1991.

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

The show consistently features in-depth conversations with a wide spectrum of people connected to baseball, from players and photographers to marketers, historians, and grassroots organizers. Episodes often explore behind-the-scenes stories, personal journeys, and unique angles on the sport—ranging from memorabilia and marketing to women's baseball and community engagement. The hosts bring a playful, enthusiastic energy and balance nostalgia with thoughtful analysis, making it appealing for hardcore fans and casual listeners who enjoy colorful anecdotes and broader cultural touches around the game.

A standout trait is the cadence of guest selection: it leans toward people with rich, experiential perspectives on baseball culture, including ... more

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1. Adam Henig
2. Brandon Alinger
3. Robb Herrelson
4. Ryan Woodward
5. Brad Mangin
6. William "Night Train" Veeck
7. David Mellor
8. Robbie Jr.

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