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The Joy of Baseball Podcast

Joe Posnanski and Molly Knight
Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Garrett Mitchell
Justin Halpern
Joey Votto
Milwaukee Brewers
World Series
Baseball and Self-Confidence
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Tony Gwynn
2004 World Series
Jason Benetti
Buck O'neil
Red Sox
Hitting
Diabetes
Henry Aaron
Curiosity

A podcast where Molly Knight and Joe Posnanski talk with stars of entertainment, art, sports, and business about their shared love of baseball — and the moments that stay with us. thejoyofbaseball.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedian and lifelong Red Sox fan Gary Gulman! Gary reflects on the comfort baseball can bring during difficult times and why the game has a special way of staying with us lon... more

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedy writer, producer, and lifelong Padres fan Justin Halpern! Justin shares how baseball helped him find confidence as a shy kid, what it was like pitching to the legendary... more

On a special World Series episode of the Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by the delightful Lindsey Mitchell Storc. Lindsey shares her experience of growing up with her brother and Milwaukee outfielder Garrett Mitchell and watching him compe... more

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by their friend, former NL MVP and six-time All-Star Joey Votto! Joey shares how curiosity shaped his approach to hitting and how his passion for learning has only grown since st... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Halpern
Comedy writer, producer, and lifelong Padres fan
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Episode: The Joy of Confidence with Justin Halpern
Lindsey Mitchell Storc
Account executive who sells software and sister of Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell
Episode: The Joy of Growing with Lindsey Mitchell Storc
Joey Votto
Former NL MVP and six-time All-Star
Episode: The Joy of Curiosity with Joey Votto
Bob Kendrick
President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Episode: The Joy of Legacy with Bob Kendrick
Nick Offerman
Actor and Cubs fan, guest on the show
Actor
Episode: The Joy of Family with Nick Offerman
Bob Costas
Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist
NBC/Costas broadcaster
Episode: The Joy of Evolving with Bob Costas
Andy Richter
Comedian and actor, longtime Conan sidekick
Conan Show
Episode: The Joy of Emotion with Andy Richter
Bill Glass
Longtime actor known for Dr. Rick in Progressive commercials
Actor
Episode: The Joy of Community with Bill Glass
Alex Edelman
Amiable comedian with a long-running interest in baseball
Comedian
Episode: The Joy of Experience with Alex Edelman

Hosts

Joe Posnanski
Host of The Joy of Baseball Podcast; long-time writer and storyteller with a passion for baseball history and culture.
Molly Knight
Co-host of The Joy of Baseball Podcast; journalist and author with a knack for warm, conversational interviews and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Awesome podcast!!

    This podcast is everything I want from a baseball podcast. Great storytelling, nice people and fantastic information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mario B. Lau
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wonderful way to learn more about baseball and its joys

    My favorite podcast currently out there. Joe and Molly are true baseball fans and that is so easy to see from the first episode. Great guests so far and awesome stories every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryan
    United States2 months ago
  • A must-listen for anyone that loves baseball

    Joe and Molly are entertaining and ask great questions. Can’t wait to see who the future guests are! p.s. pretty please Paul Rudd. 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeneye127
    United States2 months ago
  • Truly Special

    Joe and Molly get to the heart of why we love this silly game. Listening to them, and their guests, is joyful and inspiring. It’s exactly what we all need right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCTDiana
    United States3 months ago
  • What a delight!

    The Poscast is my absolute favorite podcast of all time and Joe is a national treasure. So excited that he has teamed up with Molly Knight for this wonderful new project. Joe - quit your whining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    We all know Dez caught it
    United States3 months ago

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The Joy of Confidence with Justin Halpern
Q: Did you feel like it helps you in high school when you showed up and you were 5'1 and 90 pounds?
Halpern says baseball helped him fit in because he could share a field with teammates and consider them friends without having to talk much. Pitching also put attention on him and made him feel worthwhile.
The Joy of Confidence with Justin Halpern
Q: How did baseball come into your life?
Halpern grew up going to games with his father, a Cincinnati Reds fan, and found baseball both a natural talent and a way to connect with his dad. As a shy child, playing gave him a source of confidence and belonging.
The Joy of Curiosity with Joey Votto
Q: What do you see in the game as a fan and as an announcer that you just couldn't see as a player?
With distance from playing, Votto has developed greater admiration for the precision, athleticism, and adaptability of pitchers and catcher-pitcher combinations. He says pitching has improved quickly and that this dominance can make games less entertaining for fans seeking more offense.
The Joy of Curiosity with Joey Votto
Q: How did you manage the pressure of being a superstar, carrying the team, and playing a game built around failure?
Votto says he focused on execution rather than failure, treating competition as a problem to solve in real time, whether tactically or in his own swing.
The Joy of Growing with Lindsey Mitchell Storc
Q: What is it like for you watching these games, and how do you manage the stress, the anxiety, the joy, the excitement, all of it?
Lindsey says she experiences intense anxiety and has no control over the outcome, but focuses on supporting Garrett and hopes he enjoys living his dream regardless of whether the team wins.

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A show built around a shared, unabashed love of baseball, pairing two long-running hosts with a rotating cast of stars from entertainment, art, sports, and business. Episodes mix personal stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and culture-defining moments in baseball, from Buck O'Neil and Ken Burns to Jason Benetti and Michael Schur, with plenty of warmth, humor, and accessible storytelling. Fans can expect conversations that highlight the social and historical context of the game, the human moments that keep fans connected, and the ways baseball intersects with broader culture, memory, and community. Noteworthy elements include live-launch energy, celebrity interactions, and a clear emphasis on inclusivity and warmth in sports storytelling,... more

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1. Justin Halpern
2. Lindsey Mitchell Storc
3. Joey Votto
4. Bob Kendrick
5. Nick Offerman
6. Bob Costas
7. Andy Richter
8. Bill Glass

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