The Infinite Inning
Steven GoldmanThe Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 420 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballHistorySports | |||
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An odd tale of a pitcher unboxing a stuffed and mounted boar in the clubhouse leads to speculation about the nature of marriage and the trial of giving gifts and getting what you want at the same time. Then we check in on the Great War Exploits of on... more
The 1938 Pittsburgh Pirates blow the pennant race in one of the most dramatic losses of baseball history, but according to one of the current lords of our realm the Cubs should have just handed them the win. Yes, “The Homer in the Gloamin’” has retro... more
Two tales of children whose adult life in baseball might have been influenced by childhood fears real and imagined (but mostly real). First, the speed-king of 1880s baseball (since dethroned or at least debunked) has to watch his parents await the ar... more
Two stories featuring one of the more rage-addicted pitchers of all time (no, not Johnny Allen, but good guess), one in which he overestimated a Hall of Famer’s rigidity and got ejected for it, another when he had simply had enough and removed himsel... more
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To use a baseball analogy, this podcast is one of my key starters in the rotation. And not just any starting pitcher over the course of a 162-game season, but one of my top three— if my team makes the playoffs, this podcast is getting the ball in a best of five, so we get to the AL/NLDS. The blend of quality baseball history— and not just the highlights we all grew up watching— but the corners and crevices that result in campfire storytelling, is unparalleled. Weaving it through historic modern... more
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United Statesa year ago - No Better Baseball Podcast
This is the finest podcast that combines current events in baseball, historical events in baseball, and the sociology of baseball and its participant/stakeholders. Only analyses by Doug Glanville on other platforms come close to what Steven Goldman produces every week. Absolutely outstanding!
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This podcast is a true treasure.
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Infinitely well written and joyfully crafted. A true gem. This pod keeps getting better.
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Apple Podcasts | #95 | United States/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  Canada/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Australia/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Germany/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #2 |  India/Sports/Baseball |
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The show uses baseball as a lens to explore history, politics, culture, and memory, weaving long-form storytelling with archival detail and personal reflection. Each episode blends obscure baseball lore with contemporary issues, inviting listeners to see the game and its figures through a wider social and historical context. Notable strengths include a distinctive narrative voice, rigorous research, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance, all delivered in approachable, essay-like monologues that reward careful listening. This combination makes it appealing to history buffs, serious baseball fans, and listeners who enjoy thoughtful analyses of current events through the lens of the past.
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The Infinite Inning launched 9 years ago and published 420 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Infinite Inning include:
1. Sparky Kennan
2. Marty Appel
3. Stefan Johnson
4. Davey Johnson
5. Kevin Goldstein
6. Kevin Baker
7. Cliff Corcoran
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