Pure Michigan
May 16, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Detroit Tigers’ Week
This week is Tigers‘ week with our podcast featuring the Detroit Tigers being released on Friday, May 21, 2010. Michigan is a diverse and grand state. Don’t be fooled with the troubles of the US auto industry. Michigan is and always has been a great gem.
Chicago Cubs
May 13, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Chicago, Chicago that toddling town. We are in the Second City focusing on those lovable Cubs! Ed, Farley and Mark explore this great city as they reminiscence about summer afternoons at Wrigley and other Chicago hot spots. They review the 1992 comedy-drama, A League of Their Own and then Ed and Farley interview best selling author, Jonathan Eig about his latest book – Get Capone – The Secret Plot to Get America’s Most Wanted Gangster. The podcast concludes with our podcast crew remembering the great works of famed broadcasters, Harry Caray and Ernie Harwell. Next week, Motor City!
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Wrigley Field Tour
May 12, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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How can we have Cubs week without learning more about Wrigley Field? Enjoy the video.
Take the tour!
Jonathan Eig – Get Capone
May 10, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Click here to watch Jonathan Eig on the Daily Show – May 3, 2010
This week is Cubs week and today’s post focuses on one of the Cubs biggest fans – Al Capone.
Author Jonathan Eig has just released his book – Get Capone. A must read for any fan of American culture in the roaring 20′s.
Eig’s book brilliantly debunks many Hollywood myths about the real scarface. Capone did not order the St. Valentines Day massacre. Elliot Ness did not catch the ultimate untouchable single handedly.
The Federal prosecution of Capone on tax evasion charges was a sham. Nobody attended Capone’s funeral in 1947.
Get Capone is a compelling book about Prohibition and the roaring 20′s. Eig’s 400 page novel is a fast read and a reminder that the bad guys of the 20′s were just as bad as the bad guys of today – the neighborhoods just changed.
Ed Kasputis will be interviewing Jonathan Eig on Thursday, May 13th as Jonathan visits Cleveland as part of his national book tour. This interview will be included in our May 14th podcast featuring those lovable Cubs.
Jonathan Eig’s Book Tour Schedule
Recent reviews for Get Capone:
Below is a 52 minute movie about Al Capone that was made in 1998. While it is a good overview, Get Capone will debunk some of the myths in this movie.
A League of Their Own
May 9, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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This week is Cubs week with our podcast featuring the Chicago Cubs being released on Friday, May 14th. Our podcast will review the 1992 comedy-drama film, A League of Their Own that portrays a fictional account of the formation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPL). Directed by Penny Marshall this film is a must see for all Baseball PhD’s. With an All Star line up of Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell and Lori Petty, this is a great film to watch (especially with your daughters).
Ed, Farley and Mark will review this film and disclose why it is part of our podcast featuring the Cubs. And remember, “there is no crying in baseball.” (Never forget that Cubs fans!)
Milwaukee Brewers
May 6, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed, Farley and Mark travel to Milwaukee to catch a glimpse of Bernie Brewer and The Klements Incredible Edible Racing Sausages. Miller Park is a ball park to behold. Ed interviews three great guests. John Zajc from The Society of American Baseball Research tells us all about his organization and its upcoming convention in Atlanta.
Stephen Contursi from Ballparks Across America reviews stunning Miller Park and Baseball Bob reviews MLB TV. At the close of the podcast, our podcast crew get ready for their next adventure, Wrigleyville and the lovable Cubs.
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Flash Mob at Ohio State
May 5, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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We know it’s Brewers week, but on Monday, May 3, 2010 there was a flash mob incident at Ohio State (which is a Big Ten school just like Wisconsin).
Enjoy the video. PhD’s do have to have some glee when they are in college!
Klements Incredible Edible Racing Sausages
May 4, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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This week is Brewers‘ week with our podcast featuring the Milwaukee Brewers being released on Friday, May 7th. Miller Park is beautiful and during the middle of every 6th inning, the Klements Incredible Edible Racing Sausages race. Enjoy the video.
Klements Polish Sausage (number 2 below) is the 2010 Baseball PhD favorite racing sausage!
Who’s in First – May 1, 2010
May 1, 2010 by Edward Kasputis
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Rodney Johnson
Rodney Johnson from playballexperience.com takes the lead!
April is complete and it’s time to review our 2010 Major League predictions that we made on April 2nd. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are in first place in the AL East with a record of 17 – 6. No one from our podcast crew has predicted the Rays to win the AL East.
In the AL Central, the Twins are in first with a record of 15 – 8. Professor Bukiet, Ed, Farley and Mark have predicted that the Twins will win the AL Central.
In the AL West, the Angels and Athletics are tied with a 12 – 12 record. Mark, Rodney Johnson, What and I’don’t know have predicted the Angels will win the AL West.
Currently, the New York Yankees would qualify as the American League wild card team. Professor Bukiet, Rodney Johnson, Ed, Farley, Mark, Baseball Bob, Who and I don’t know have predicted that the Yankees will make the playoffs.
In the NL East, the New York Mets are in first place with a 14 – 9 record. Only Farley and Who were wise enough to have this vision.
In the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals are in first with a 15 – 8 record. Professor Bukiet, Ed, Baseball Bob, Who and I don’t know predicted that the Cardinals would rule their division in 2010.
In the NL West, the San Diego Padres are currently in first with a 15 – 8 record. No staff member has predicted that the Padres will rule the West.
Lastly, in the NL wild card, the San Francisco Giants would qualify as the wild card with a 13 – 9 record. Only Rodney Johnson predicted the Giants to make the playoffs. It was this bold prediction that allowed Rodney Johnson to capture the lead in our predictions race. After one month, Rodney Johnson is in the lead with a long season of baseball yet to be played.
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Rodney Johnson | 3.5 |
| Ed | 3 |
| Farley | 3 |
| Baseball Bob | 3 |
| Who | 3 |
| Professor Bukiet | 3 |
| I don't know | 2.5 |
| Mark | 2.5 |
| What | .5 |
