While its teams were winning titles during the Depression, Detroit was in the midst of something much darker. Tom Stanton explains.

Wild Thing, this episode makes our heart sing. Jonathan Knight gives us the inside story of the beloved baseball comedy movie.

Author Ronald T. Waldo tells us about some of the unforgettable characters from one of baseball's greatest decades.

Veteran Baltimore sportswriter John Eisenberg joins us to discuss Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken and baseball's iron man record. 

James Sturm talks about his classic graphic novel about a Jewish barnstorming baseball team in the 1920s.

Author Mitchell Nathanson discusses the life and legacy of former MLB superstar Dick Allen.

As war clouds gathered over Europe, baseball's first Jewish superstar took aim at Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. Ron Kaplan discusses that memorable season.

Marty Appel returns to the podcast to talk about his new biography of the legendary Old Perfessor. 

In 1944, the lowly St. Louis Browns played in the World Series for the first and only time. Author Dave Heller tells us about that momentous season.

Should Jack Morris be in the Hall of Fame? How about Edgar Martinez? Barry Bonds? Jay Jaffe's new book takes a comprehensive look at baseball immortality.