Big Boys Don't Bunt

It’s our first ever guest episode! We had loads of fun talking about the brilliant Hong Kong baseball film Weeds on Fire with our good friend and comics legend Josh Hicks.

Weeds on Fire is on Netflix, and you can check out Josh’s work on his website.

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If we record it, you will listen! On this episode we discuss the eighties classic FIELD OF DREAMS. We also chat about the CPBL and the KBO, and the baseball that’s been getting us through lockdown.

SHOWNOTES

First pitch - 50 Cent

First pitch - Jerry Seinfeld

First Pitch - Carly Rae Jepsen

Seinfeld - You’re a Cashier

Eleven Sports Taiwan

We’ve had a long offseason, but we are finally back! As we’ve been away for a long time, we thought we’d come back with a doubleheader and talk about two baseball films: Everybody Wants Some!! And The Natural. We also talk about the CPBL (go Uni-President Lions), enjoying baseball in lockdown, and the puns are flowing.

On this episode we discuss the seminal baseball film Moneyball! We also chat about the Yankees’ facial hair policy, submarine pitchers, playing small ball, and are grateful that the Blue Jays aren’t the Orioles.

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Digging in with JP Arencibia - Eric Sogard interview

The Cranklet’s Chronicle

We go back to ’93 in this week’s episode, and not just because it was the Jays’ second consecutive World Series win…it was also the year that ROOKIE OF THE YEAR was released! We also talk about crying in baseball, Keanu Reeves’ surprising start in acting, John Kruk’s cheesesteak empire, and Barry Bonds’ illegal use of asthma inhalers.

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Big Ball Chunky Time

Absolute Bunts guide to baseball

Tigers rally goose

The 1993 Phillies

John Kruk’s cheesesteaks

You Think Your Job Sucks? Try Working for Lenny Dykstra

It's a throwback to the eighties on this episode, as we discuss the 1982 classic THE GOOSE IS LOOSE!

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The Goose is Loose

On this episode we discuss the eighties classic Bull Durham! We also celebrate baseball being back, Manny Machado to the Padres, which baseball players we share our birthdays with, superstitions, and whether birds are real or not.

SHOWNOTES

Jim Panther

Johnny Hustle’s World Famous Ranch Dressing

Curtis Granderson will never forget your birthday

Paddy’s review of ‘The Arm’ by Jeff Passan

Birds Aren’t Real

Do you have trouble with your curve? Then call 1-500-BUNT-BOYS. On this episode we discuss the 2012 film Trouble with the Curve, starring Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake. We educate Rozi on the Home Run Derby, discover the surprising original of the Philadelphia Phillies’ name, and talk about Sam’s hatred of how baseball spells the word ‘Socks’ wrong. Also, Bryce Harper loves Monster Trucks. This episode is brought to you by Hazelnut Milk.

SHOWNOTES

Eric Thames - King of Masked Singer

Rammstein - Du Hast

Clint Eastwood’s cameo in Casper (1995)

Big Boys Don’t Cry - She’s All That

Jeff Passan - The Arm

On this episode we review possibility the greatest baseball film ever made, Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch. Can a dog not only play baseball, but be named World Series MVP for making one good play at first base? Anything is possible in the ABCU (Air Bud Cinematic Universe). This episode also includes reviews of the film by Sam’s kids, a history lesson about pets and baseball, and chat about the recent arbitration deadline.

Sadly there was a technical issue with Sam and Rozi’s recording that means it’s got a little buzz on it. This is just a one-off and we’ll be back to normal with high quality audio on the next episode.

SHOWNOTES

Sam’s tweet about J.A. Happ

Russell Martin traded to the Dodgers

Bad Space King

MLB London Series - Films Poll

Yasiel Puig loves Minions

In our second episode we discuss the 1989 film Major League, which none of us had seen before! We recorded this on New Year's Eve, so it's also our New Year party. Also discussed are bullpen carts, the Toronto Blue Jays' recent signings, mascots and the Yankees being squares. Happy New Year!

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Bob Uecker - Miller Commercial

Barrel Man

Rocky Mountain Vibes

San Diego Chicken