For Love of the Game

For Love of the Game

By Jim TunisonSportsBaseball
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For Love of the Game episodes

  • Ep. 39 - Grayson Knight - Baseball Podcasts Are Fun

    In this episode we are joined by Grayson Knight, the energetic host of the Baseball Podcasts Are Fun podcast. Grayson talks about his summer trip to Cooperstown Dreamspark and the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with some of his favorite baseball moments of all time. We also dive into his show, some of his favorite guests (including interviewing his favorite player Brett Phillips!) and things he’s learned along the way.   After listening to  this one, I’m sure you’ll walk away thinking the same thing - BASEBALL IS FUN!   You can follow along with Grayson baseball adventures on Instagram:  @Baseball Podcasts Are Fun  and watch his full interviews on YouTube.

    36 min
  • Ep. 38 - Luke Epplin - “Our Team”
    In this episode we are joined by Luke Epplin, author of “Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball”.
    We discuss Luke’s early days of fandom, growing up in rural Illinois, listening to Cardinals games on his dad’s portable radio, being called by the voices of legends Jack Buck and Mike Shannon.
    He also discuss some of his favorite ballpark moments, including being witness to Mark McGuire’s 61st home run in 1998.
    We then take a deep dive into his book, “Our Team”. Listeners will learn about Luke’s research process, some of the fun conversations he had while writing, and get an in depth look at the lives of Larry Doby, Bill Veeck, Satchel Paige and Bob Feller.
    I’m certain you will enjoy Luke’s storytelling in this episode just as much as his fantastic writing style!
    43 min
  • Ep. 37 - The Drummey Angle

    In this episode we are joined by Dylan Drummey; creator and author for The Drummey Angle, a site where the conventional baseball fan can expand their understanding of the game, along with the new statistics teams are using to shape this new era of baseball. 

    Dylan discusses why he started the Drummey Angle and how he values players with newer statistics. We take a look at some of the highest paid players in today’s game and see if they’re truly living up to their mega contracts. 

    You can find Dylan and his team on Instagram @TheDrummeyAngle and at their website: https://www.thedrummeyangle.com


    53 min
  • Ep. 36 - A Family Tradition
    In this episode we are joined by my dad’s former battery mate, Mr. Craig Stapleton. Craig discusses the origins of his love affair with the Dodgers and relives some of his favorite moments behind the dish. We also talk about his catching mentor’s playing career, which just so happens to be his mom, Mickey Watts, who will be the first female athlete inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame in August.
    35 min
  • Springtime at The Masters - Day 2
    Since it is Tuesday of Masters Week, Dan and I found it fitting to talk about the Masters Champions Dinner. We dive into DJ’s menu and past menus served up by previous champions. We make our own dinner selections and also take a deeper look into some of the more intriguing story lines of the week ahead.... We’ll be back with a recap after Sunday’s round to see whose predictions hold up and see who will be crowned, the next Masters Champion... So until then, enjoy The Masters!
    47 min
  • Springtime at The Masters - Day 1
    In this episode we are joined by guest host Dan Tunison for a Springtime at The Masters podcast special. We’ll talk about all the feels that Masters week brings, along with some of our favorite memories from attending Saturday’s round in 2019. We place our Masters Fantasy picks and give some great advice for first time attendees. Tune in the next few days as we prepare for one of the greatest sporting traditions of all time.
    46 min
  • Ep. 35 - A Dream Come True: with Andy Strasberg
    In this episode we learn how today’s guest, Andy Strasberg, became known as Roger Maris’s most faithful and loyal fan. A fanhood filled with incredible moments that seem to be scripted right out of a Hollywood movie. We also discuss Andy’s 22 year career with the San Diego Padres, where he hatched creative ideas like the infamous San Diego Chicken. We finish it off by learning about his experience as a Technical Consultant for the movie 61* (which depicts the epic 1961 home run chase involving Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris) and what it was like working with film director, and avid Yankee fan, Billy Crystal.
    47 min
  • Ep. 34 - Twin Championships: with Greg Gagne
    On this episode we are joined by former big league shortstop and two-time World Series Champion, Greg Gagne. Greg reminisces about playing wiffle ball in the backyard and collecting baseball cards as a kid. He also talks about what it was like to be drafted by the Yankees his senior year, and being sent to Paintsville, KY just two days after winning a state championship. We discuss the minor league grind, being introduced to Christ and how that impacted his life. We then get into some of his favorite MLB memories, including getting the go-ahead hit in Game 7 of the 1987 Fall Classic (a championship run which Bert Blyleven predicted the year prior) and a few highlights from the Minnesota Twins second championship in 1991. After listening to this conversation, you’ll understand why Greg remains a fan favorite to this day.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep. 33 - The New York State Baseball Hall of Fame: with Rene LeRoux
    In this episode we are joined by Rene LeRoux, Executive Director of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. We get a behind the scenes look at everything that goes into an Induction Night and learn about some of his favorite induction speeches of all time - From side splitting remarks by Howie Rose to a tear jerking tribute by Andy Van Slyke - Rene also tells us about his extensive collection of baseball movies and unloads some great New York State baseball history, a few stories I’m sure you’ve never heard before. If you’d like to listen to any past NYSBHOF inductee speech, just go to www.nysbhof.com
    53 min

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We’re going to uncover the greatest stories of America’s greatest pastime. Woven into the DNA of our country are tales from the sandlots and backyards, summer leagues to the big leagues. Every fan has…