2019 Hot Springs, Arkansas
February 20, 2019 by Edward Kasputis
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Season 10 will begin in a few days as our PhD Committee learns about baseball’s first spring training venue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Ed Kasputis interviews baseball historian, Bill Jenkinson about Hot Springs and the most important spring training home run of all time.
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Bush & The Babe
December 9, 2018 by Edward Kasputis
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On June 5, 1948, Babe Ruth met future President George H.W. Bush on the ball fields of Yale. We remember and honor the legacy of both of these great Americans who have impacted our lives, our culture and our country. Our podcast concludes as Ed Kasputis interviews author, Jerry Amernic on his book, Babe Ruth – A Superstar’s Legacy.
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2018 The Famous San Diego Chicken Re-broadcast
December 2, 2018 by Edward Kasputis
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On March 22, 2011, Ed Kasputis interviewed Ted Giannoulas aka The Famous San Diego Chicken. This interview was originally scheduled to be released during our San Diego Padres podcast (Episode 49) but it was so good that we produced this special edition podcast. The Famous San Diego Chicken is the Babe Ruth of sports mascots. During this 39 minute interview, you’ll better understand how the genius of Ted Giannoulas has forever changed our ball park experience.
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2018 Minicast – George Will
February 28, 2018 by Edward Kasputis
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Our PhD Committee interviews American journalist and author, George Will about his great book, A Nice Little Place On The North Side: Wrigley Field At One Hundred.
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2017 Baltimore Orioles
May 21, 2017 by Edward Kasputis
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We’re in the Charm City as the Orioles exceed our expectations. Ed Kasputis interviews Paul Valle from eautawstreetreport.com about this year’s O’s.
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Casey Stengel
May 17, 2017 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed Kasputis interviews Marty Appel about his book, Casey Stengel: Baseball’s Greatest Character.
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2017 Luckiest Man
May 3, 2017 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed Kasputis interviews Jonathan Eig about his best selling book – Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig.
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2017 The Famous San Diego Chicken Re-broadcast
April 12, 2017 by Edward Kasputis
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On March 22, 2011, Ed Kasputis interviewed Ted Giannoulas aka The Famous San Diego Chicken. This interview was originally scheduled to be released during our San Diego Padres podcast (Episode 49) but it was so good that we produced this special edition podcast. The Famous San Diego Chicken is the Babe Ruth of sports mascots. During this 39 minute interview, you’ll better understand how the genius of Ted Giannoulas has forever changed our ball park experience.
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2017 Minicast – George Will
January 25, 2017 by Edward Kasputis
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Our PhD Committee interviews American journalist and author, George Will about his great book, A Nice Little Place On The North Side: Wrigley Field At One Hundred.
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A Fan’s-Eye View of the Baseball Hall of Fame
December 4, 2016 by Edward Kasputis
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As we get ready for the results of which of our heroes will be elected to the Hall of Fame, Ed Kasputis interviews Matt Sullivan, co-author of A Fan’s-Eye View of the Baseball Hall of Fame: A Critique of Baseball’s Greatest Institution.
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