Nuts About Baseball

In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews John Asalon, who worked on the grounds crew, and Warren Brown, who was a bat boy, during the 1970s with the Big Red Machine.  Listeners will undoubtedly enjoy these two tell stories about their experiences with some of the greatest players to ever wear a Cincinnati Reds uniform.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme paired up the last 64 World Series losing teams in a tournament that was played through the Out of the Park baseball simulator.

Opening Day in Cincinnati has provided some great memories over the years, which have involved many superstars that have played for the Reds.  Host Joe Grimme discusses many of those players, some interesting facts, and much more in this episode.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews former Major League pitcher JJ Hoover.  Take a listen to a great guy talk about his baseball career, as well as his current business called Hoov's Hangout.

Host Joe Grimme and guest Tyler Owen choose one position player, as well as a starting pitching rotation, from every season the Red Sox and Athletics won the World Series to compare the two teams.  This challenge will entertain you with some names you know, and some you don't.

Host Joe Grimme discusses Ninth Region high school baseball with head coaches Joe Aylor (Ryle) and Kevin Gray (Beechwood).  This episode recaps the Ryle Regional Championship of 2024, and it provides a brief preview of the 2025 season.

Host Joe Grimme takes a close look at the NL Central Division, as he discusses the key players and potential outcome of the 2025 season.  Will the Brewers repeat, or will another team finish first in what seems to be a division that is up for grabs?

As Black History Month wraps up, host Joe Grimme discusses his top 8 Negro League Hitters of all-time.  Enjoy this review of some of the best athletes to ever step on a baseball field. 

This being his 21st episode, and it being released on the 21st of February, host Joe Grimme discusses the number 21.  Players that have worn the number 21, those that were born on the 21st, and other discussion surrounding the number 21.

Most fans can name 4 of the 5 years the Cincinnati Reds have won the World Series (1919, 1975, 1976, and 1990), but the fifth Championship year is often forgotten.  In this episode, host Joe Grimme pays tribute to the least-remembered Reds team that won a World Series Championship.