Nuts About Baseball

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Olivia Bricker, who will be participating in the first ever Women's Pro Baseball League in 2026.  Olivia, who is a Cincinnati native and former Division 1 softball player, talks about living out her dream of playing professional baseball.  

Who was the best team from the 1980s?  Host Joe Grimme discusses the decade that produced some iconic memories in this episode.  To help his analysis, he uses the Out of the Park Baseball simulator to match the 20 teams that participated in the World Series between from 1980 to 1989.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Derek Smith, former basketball and football standout at Highlands High School, who went on to play football at the University of Kentucky.  Derek talks about his playing career, as well as the relationships he made with fellow players and coaches along the way.

This episode is an interview with Chris Hook, current Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Coach.  Chris talks about his lifetime achievements in the NKY area, including his playing days at Lloyd and NKU, as well his coaching journey, which has now reached the highest level.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews Chuck Keller, who was a teacher for 34 years.  Chuck talks about his teaching career, as well as battling cancer several times.  Chuck's positive attitude has remained throughout it all, and it continues to serve as an inspiration for everyone.

The decade of the 1970s featured some phenomenal Starting pitchers, which host Joe Grimme discusses in this episode.  Take a listen, as he compares his top 10 and ranks them in 8 categories to determine the best overall.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Patrick Jones, who helps guide high school baseball players through the recruiting process.  Patrick talks about his personal journey, and he provides insight as to what colleges are looking for, as well as what services he offers with his business.

In the first episode of the Mixed Nuts Series, host Joe Grimme gives his insight on THE GAME (Ohio State vs. Michigan).  Enjoy a quick summary of statistics, key injuries, and other factors that provided the basis for Joe's prediction of the outcome for Saturday's game.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Tom Nichols, Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting for the Dayton Dragons (high-A minor league affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds).  Tom discusses his career, as well as his experience with Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns, and Sal Stewart.

Host Joe Grimme welcomes back Bronson Arroyo, who was one of his first guests in 2024.  In this episode, Bronson tells more great stories about playing with the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds.  He also takes listeners behind the scenes to explain how he is now creating great music with the help of fellow musicians.