Origins with Ben Smith

Origins with Ben Smith

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Origins with Ben Smith episodes

  • Origins Ep.003 | The Stolen Base
    Join Origins host Ben Smith as he tells the story of Ned Cuthbert; the first man to steal a base in the game of baseball. Also, how Mr. Cuthbert forever altered the fan experience for those in attendance or watching a baseball game at home.
    16 min
  • Origins Ep.002 | The Wave
    "The Wave" is famous cheer/celebration that has been adopted by different sports all over the world. Join host Ben Smith as he tells the origin story behind "The Wave" and shares the story of the man behind the world famous cheer; "Krazy" George Henderson.
    25 min
  • Origins Ep.001 | Tennis for Two
    Join Origins host Ben Smith, along with Gaming historian Raiford Guins and Retired Physicist Peter Takacs to learn the fascinating story behind “Tennis for Two”, the first ever sports video game.
    27 min

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From the origins of sports video games, the history behind tailgating, or just how your favorite teams got their start, this podcast will touch on that curiosity we all have about the past… So, let…