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Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast

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Baseball
Major League Baseball
Baseball History
Negro Leagues
Hall Of Fame
World Series
Cincinnati Reds
Willie Mays
Oakland Athletics
Baseball Cards
New York Yankees
San Francisco Giants
Detroit Tigers
Babe Ruth
Ricky Henderson
Negro League
Boston Red Sox
Pete Rose
Josh Gibson
Babe Herman

We talk to you about baseball history & have been described as specializing in Boston Red Sox history. Only one of those are true. It’s isn’t the latter.

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The 1935 Pittsburgh Crawfords won the Negro National League championship with four future Hall of Famers on the roster — and their most famous player never put on the uniform all season. Jeff traces how numbers-racket money built a dynasty, why Satch... more

Before he was a two-time World Series champion and four-time All-Star, Pepper Martin was jumping freight trains to spring training to save a dime. After he retired, he was choking out an umpire in Havana. In between: smoke bombs disguised as a fire e... more

Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins Two Strike Noise to talk about the museum's $50+ million capital campaign to build a new 30,000-square-foot facility and Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. Fro... more

A catcher catches a baseball dropped from a blimp and ruins his face in the process, and Jeff and Mark draft baseball players named after months, days, and holidays. Also: the answer to last week's puzzle — how many hits can a team get in one inning ... more

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Recent Guests

Bob Kendrick
President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Episode: Episode 324 - We Just Let Bob Kendrick Talk, That’s the Title
Adam Darowski
Baseball-Reference analyst
Baseball-Reference
Episode: Episode 320 - Julio Franco, You Can't Walk Off the Island
Ryan Fagan
Hall of Fame voter and baseball journalist
Opta Analyst, PSA Magazine
Episode: Episode 301 - Ryan Fagan: What Hall of Fame Voters Don’t Say Out Loud
Marshall Garvey
Author of Interstate 85, The Royals, The Cardinals and the Show Me World Series
Episode: Episode 292 - 1985 World Series, Glenn Frey versus Prince
Unnamed Speaker
Provided commentary in the podcast
Episode: Episode 292 - 1985 World Series, Glenn Frey versus Prince
David McEllis
A guest host from the 1988 Topps Podcast
1988 Topps Podcast
Episode: Episode 272 - The 1987 MLB Season Was Off the Wall Bonkers
Don August
Former Major League pitcher and author
Author of 'Pitching to the Corners'
Episode: Episode 267 - August In October
Tim Newby
Author of The Original Louisville Slugger, The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend, Pete Browning
University Press of Kentucky
Episode: Episode 255 - Revisiting The Gladiator, Pete Browning
Brad Balukjian
Author of 'The Six Pack'
Episode: Episode 246 - The Wrestling Episode w/Brad Balukjian

Hosts

Jeff
Host of Two Strike Noise; frequently drives the banter and hosts deep baseball history stories.
Mark A. Johnston
Co-host; known for in-depth commentary, trivia, and historical context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • If you're looking for a baseball history podcast, look no further

    Because this is the best one out there HANDS DOWN.

    Found this show through a reddit comment and what a treat it has been-criminally underrated.

    Jeff and Mark are funny, experienced hosts, who relate stories from working in the industry to the tales from baseball's past. The are knowledgeable about every topic they discuss and boy do they discuss a lot. If you are at all interested in baseball history-this is the pod to listen to.

    PSA 'Second Best' theme song SLAPS.

    Much love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skinnard3732
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show!

    I've been listening to this pod since I was 9 years old, and I've listened to every episode since. Hope you keep it going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bosox#62
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun, uplifting, and informative

    Love this podcast - it combines humor, history, and information. It’s my new happy place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thanks123$&@"
    United Statesa year ago
  • What A Find!!

    i was a late discoverer of the show, but am loving catching up - this is such a fun listen! a must-follow, for anyone who loves baseball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KenFromUSector
    Canadaa year ago
  • Best podcast out there

    I can’t describe my love for this podcast! It’s amazing. Sooo recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paige.bills13
    United Statesa year ago

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Consistently entertaining with solid research and memorable segments.
Appreciate the nostalgia and respect for baseball's history without snobbery.
Loved the blend of obscure lore and big-name moments; very welcoming to non-experts.
Engaging history with sharp, fun banter makes learning feel like hanging out with friends.
The hosts' chemistry keeps complex topics accessible and entertaining.

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Episode 324 - We Just Let Bob Kendrick Talk, That’s the Title
Q: What is a standout example of cross-cultural impact the Negro Leagues had, such as tours to Japan?
Kendrick notes the 1927 Philadelphia Royal Giants tour of Japan, predating Ruth's All-Americans, and emphasizes how this helped seed international awareness of American professional baseball, and how the museum preserves memorabilia from that tour.
Episode 324 - We Just Let Bob Kendrick Talk, That’s the Title
Q: Who are some players who could have bridged shadow ball and traditional play in the Negro Leagues?
Kendrick highlights Willie Wells as a prime example of a player who combined entertainment with elite performance, likening the style to Ozzie Smith and discussing the broader talent level that made Negro League games captivating beyond showmanship.
Episode 324 - We Just Let Bob Kendrick Talk, That’s the Title
Q: So, we've talked about Bill Veeck possibly buying a team and integrating. Who else might have been a candidate and why?
Bob Kendrick explains Monte Irvin was Branch Rickey's initial choice due to pedigree, education, and military service; Irvin's potential was recognized, but Rickey pivoted to Jackie Robinson when Irvin's signing faced resistance from other owners and from Effa Manley, illustrating the complex dynamics that blocked immediate early integration.
Episode 307 - Ross Grimsley: Baseball’s Dirtiest Hair, Slowest Pitch, and Strangest 20 Game Winner
Q: What is the only team in MLB history with five 200-win pitchers on its pitching staff?
This trivia question posed by a listener challenges fans to think about the unique history and records of baseball pitching lineups.
Episode 301 - Ryan Fagan: What Hall of Fame Voters Don’t Say Out Loud
Q: What do you think about Shoeless Joe Jackson and Pete Rose?
I would never vote for Pete Rose due to his lifetime ban from baseball, but I'm more uncertain about Jackson.

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Two Strike Noise blends baseball history with breezy banter, leaning into quirky anecdotes, deep-dive era stories, and playful segments like wax pack lore. Episodes mix thorough research with humorous tangents, making obscure players, rules experiments, and notable games approachable for die-hard SABR fans and casual listeners alike. A standout is the duo's chemistry and ritual segments that keep history lively, while occasionally sparking strong opinions about era, culture, and production in sports venues.

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2. Adam Darowski
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4. Marshall Garvey
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7. Don August
8. Tim Newby

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