Peanuts & Popcorn

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we wear our black armbands for Angela Lansbury and Bruce Sutter. The Divisional Series matchups have provided plenty of exciting surprises. The new rule changes for 2023 will have a significant impact on Nico Hoerner and the Cubs; while the White Sox begin their search for Tony La Russa’s replacement.  Finally, in our popcorn discussion (at the 40:06 mark), we break down the Humphry Bogart Classic, In a Lonely Place.  Next Week:  John Carpenter's The Thing

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Wild Card round has begun and there were some stunning surprises. Axios claims that Aaron Judge would have hit 81 homers under different circumstances. Eight teams have tough decisions to make to who will be filling out their lineup cards next season. We’ll perform the post-mortem on the Chicago baseball scene and our popcorn discussion is at 34:50 on the baseball-related documentary, Facing Nolan.  Next week: In a Lonely Place

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Aaron Judge ties the AL single-season home run record while Roger Maris Jr. proclaims he will be the “clean” record holder. The playoff picture is nearly set. The new pitch clock may cut the average length of an MLB game by as much as 20 minutes. We’ll also analyze why the Astros’ starting pitching is so good. Tony La Russa will not be back next season on the South Side, while Seiya Suzuki rejoins the Cubs with a shock of blonde hair. Oh, and Jayson Heyward explores an ownership role on the North Side. Finally, in our popcorn chat, we break down Tom’s choice for this week at the 44:01 mark, Cool Hand Luke.  Next Week:  Facing Nolan

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, black armbands are on after the death of Maury Wills; Albert Pujols joins an exclusive club. We’ll react to what some of the players and managers are saying about the proposed rule changes. Garrett Cole takes an early shower, while the Mets and the Reds make history. The Cubs have been thinking about the 2023 season, while the White Sox can now join them. This week in popcorn, at the 36:02 mark, we go all the way back to 1960 for the Stanley Kramer directed, Inherit the Wind. Next Week: Cool Hand Luke

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros clinch their respective divisions. We get the inside dirt, on the infield dirt. We talk about the evolving art of informing a young player he’s made it to the Bigs. Big Albert is gunning for #700, will we ever see his like again? We’ll react to an open letter by Ken Rosenthal to Tony La Russa as well as three players the Cubs can build around for next season. In our Popcorn discussion at the 47:07 mark, we’ll review Tom’s choice of the Barry Levinson directed, Diner.  Next Week:  Inherit the Wind

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, new rule changes are in store for 2023, we’ll break down their possible impact. Joe Maddon goes public on the problem with analytics. A union for minor league players is recognized and Jerry Seinfeld blames Timmy the Trumpet for the Mets collapse. Tony La Russa may be back in the manager’s chair sooner rather than later and Pat Hughes and Jose Cardenal are inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame. Finally, in our popcorn discussion at the 42:56 mark, we talk about the Luc Besson film, Leon the Professional. Next Week: Diner

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the MLB season has less than a month to go. Which teams will find themselves vying for the World Series? Austin Meadows of the Tigers takes some time off to improve his mental health, while the Cincinnati Reds debut a promising star as well as an unlikely one. John Morosi sends Cubs Nation into hysterics, while the White Sox show signs of life.  Finally, our Popcorn discussion is at the 36:46 mark, we talk about one of Tom’s favorite movies, the Richard Benjamin directed, My Favorite Year.  Next Week: Leon the Professional

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Rod Carew corners the Commissioner at the Hall of Fame banquet and lets him know what he thinks. We react to the 2023 MLB schedule. A group of Texas Ranger relievers decides to leave the bullpen. Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols make their final career appearances at Wrigley Field while the White Sox can’t seem to get out of their own way.  Finally, in our Popcorn discussion is at the 33:28 mark as we talk about  the 1989 film, The Big Picture.  Next Week: My Favorite Year  

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Texas Rangers make a change in their front office as Mark DeRosa is named manager of Team USA. It’s apparently become too dangerous to allow Alex Bregman to occupy second base as Albert Pujols is approaching some rarified air. The Cubs acquire a big stick while the White Sox get a reliable infield glove. Finally, in our Popcorn discussion, at the 35:25 mark, we discuss the 1974 Oscar nominee for Best Picture, The Conversation.  Next week: Girl Fight

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Baseball says goodbye to Vin Scully as Tom goes to Comerica Park to see the Tigers honor Lou Whitaker. Pete Rose visits Philadelphia and it does not go well. Shohei Otani passes Ichiro and ties Babe Ruth.  Verlander continues to shine. The Chicago White Sox are hanging on by their fingernails while the Cubs play the Reds in the corn in Iowa. Finally, in our “Popcorn” discussion begins at the 49:02 mark as we break down Amy Heckerling's, Fast Times at Ridgemont High.  Next Week: The Conversation