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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
Travel
Cannabis Culture
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

Father and son memorabilia dealers Robbie Davis Sr. and Robbie Davis Jr. join the boys to talk about how they went from selling cars to collecting cards, why producers chose their store, Robbie's First Base, as the location for the show "Ball Boys", ... more

To help the boys celebrate the tenth anniversary of the podcast, the show's first ever guest, former Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson, returns to talk about how he's been spending his "retirement", his involvement with the documentary "See Her Be ... more

Television personality and food brand historian Jason Liebig joins the boys to talk about how he turned vintage food into a career, his amazing collection of candy packaging (and its connection to baseball legend Rickey Henderson), the most famous pi... more

1995 American League Most Valuable Player Mo Vaughn joins the boys to talk about his new show (appropriately called The Mo Vaughn Podcast) and the guests he'd love to talk to, shares what he thinks of suspected steroid users in the Hall of Fame, comp... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mo Vaughn
1995 American League MVP, former MLB player
Episode: Episode 486: Mo Vaughn
Liberty DeVitto
Legendary drummer known for his work with Billy Joel
Episode: Episode 485: Liberty DeVitto
John Costacos
The poster king known for his iconic sports marketing posters in baseball.
Episode: Episode 484: John Costacos
Ty Morse
Filmmaker and producer of 'No Packers, No Life'
Episode: Episode 483: Ty Morse
Dale Torborg
Former WCW wrestler known as 'The Demon' and son of baseball coach Jeff Torborg
Episode: Episode 482: Dale "The Demon" Torborg
Marshall Garvey
Author of Interstate 85
Episode: Episode 480: Marshall Garvey
Bronson Arroyo
Former MLB pitcher and musician.
Episode: Episode 479: Bronson Arroyo

Hosts

Lou Olsen
Co-host with a strong presence and engaging style, known for his humor and passion for baseball. He brings a lively dynamic to discussions and interviews.
Shawn Anderson
Co-host with an engaging and relatable style, recognized for his thoughtful questions and ability to connect with guests on a personal level.

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 Statesa year 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

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Listeners appreciate the humorous and heartfelt interviews that create a friendly atmosphere.
The chemistry between the hosts creates an inviting feel, likened to a casual conversation among friends.
The wide variety of guests and their interesting stories make each episode engaging.
Unique takes on baseball help differentiate the show from other podcasts and are well-received by fans.
There is an acknowledgment of the show's cultural relevance, drawing in not just baseball enthusiasts but also casual listeners.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#242
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#46
China/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#61
Spain/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 467: Nigel "The Freeze" Talton
Q: What is The Freeze doing in retirement?
Nigel reveals he is coaching Girls' Flag football and Track and Field, and he is still training athletes.
Episode 467: Nigel "The Freeze" Talton
Q: Tell us about the freeze and tell us how you got started, because you got kind of a, you didn't just show up one day in a tracksuit and start running.
Nigel explains that he was approached while working on the grounds crew to help with a promotion and ended up racing a fan, leading to his iconic role.
Episode 465: Matt Paxton
Q: What is the most peculiar thing that you found someone hoarding from the sports world?
Historical hair, definitely. He had Babe Ruth's hair, Abraham Lincoln's, and John F. Kennedy's hair.
Episode 466: Jim Bintliff
Q: Do you have a team that you root for?
I'm a hardcore Phillies fan but I also have favorite teams like the LA Dodgers, who buy a lot of mud.
Episode 466: Jim Bintliff
Q: How much mud does Major League Baseball go through in a season?
Teams get about six pounds of mud at the beginning of the season, enough to last the entire season and some.

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Aimed at baseball fans, the content primarily features engaging discussions with a diverse range of guests from the realm of baseball and its associated culture. Topics often explored include personal anecdotes from the guests' experiences in baseball, insights into professional lives, and various cultural intersections between sports and entertainment. Unique segments focus on themes like music, wrestling, and personal stories of lesser-known figures in baseball, which distinguishes this podcast from traditional sports-focused shows. The lively banter between the hosts enhances the listener's experience, creating a lively yet informative atmosphere, suitable for both die-hard fans and casual listeners alike.

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Recent guests on The Hall of Very Good Podcast include:

1. Robbie Jr.
2. Jeff Idelson
3. Mo Vaughn
4. Liberty DeVitto
5. John Costacos
6. Ty Morse
7. Dale Torborg
8. Marshall Garvey

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