SABRcast with Rob Neyer

SABRcast with Rob Neyer

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SABRcast with Rob Neyer episodes

  • Episode 81: Scott McCaughey: Baseball Ballads

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by singer-songwriter Scott McCaughey. Rob and Scott discuss the historical catalog of baseball songs along with the origins of his collaboration on "The Baseball Project." Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won the weekend and Scott B. takes a turn as game show host. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 80: Josh Schaub: Independently Connected

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer is joined by Josh Schaub the commissioner of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Rob and Josh discuss the news that the American Association will now be a partner league with MLB, along with the unique path Josh took to becoming a commissioner. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won a quiet weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    55 min
  • Episode 79: Bill Henderson: Threads of the Game

    On this week's episode of SABRcast author, publisher and researcher Bill Henderson joins Rob Neyer to discuss the 9th edition of "Game Worn Guide to MLB Jerseys." Bill discusses the genesis of the guide, the six eras of game worn jerseys since 1970, a few nuggets to help spot a fake, and more. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush look ahead to the expanded Wild Card round. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 78: Anika Orrock: Illustrating an Essential History

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, author and illustrator Anika Orrock joins Rob Neyer to discuss her latest work: "The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League." Along with snapshots of the historical record of the AAGPBL, the pair discuss the inspiration for the illustration that accompanies the story. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss...PLAYOFFS!?!?!. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 77: Eric Nusbaum: Humanizing Baseball Stories

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, Eric Nusbaum joins Rob Neyer to discuss his latest book, "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between." The two discuss the genesis of the book and Eric's goal of bringing out the human element that may get lost in the retelling of events. Then Rob wants a peanut and SABR CEO Scott Bush doesn't get it. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 76: Howard Bryant: Amplifying a Heritage

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with author and journalist Howard Bryant. Rob and Howard discuss his expansive library of works covering topics including Henry Aaron, steroids in the game and the current state of activism among players. SABR CEO Scott Bush joins Rob once again to close the show and discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 75: Ellen Adair: Silver Screen Baseball

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with actor Ellen Adair. Aside from her noted Phillies fandom, Rob and Ellen discuss her thoughts on Chadwick Boseman and her baseball movie podcast "Take Me in to the Ballgame." This week C.J. Nitkowski fills in for SABR's Scott Bush to close the show. C.J. and Rob talk who won the weekend, C.J.'s experience being in the movie "42" and what it has been like calling MLB games remotely. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 74: Kat D. Williams: All Means All

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with professor and author Kat D. Williams. From her childhood fandom of the Cincinnati Reds, to her varied works on some of the greatest women in the game, Rob and Kat discus a number of topics including the formation of the International Women's Baseball Center. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush root for also-rans turned playoff contenders. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 73: Michael Schur: One Blog's Tremendous Impact

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with creator, producer, writer and actor Michael Schur. The two discuss Mike's blog "Fire Joe Morgan" and how that contributed to a shift in how we analyze baseball. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush give their thoughts on who won the weekend, including events that honored the Negro Leagues and baseball going gangbusters in Buffalo. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 72: JJ Cooper: Changing the Prospect Pipeline

    On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with JJ Cooper, executive editor for Baseball America. Rob and JJ discuss the latest conversation surrounding the changing landscape of Minor League Baseball. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush give their thoughts on the MiLB developments and who won the weekend on the MLB side. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 13 min

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SABRcast with Rob Neyer is your weekly source for insights and analysis of what's happening in modern baseball on and off the field. Every Monday, longtime baseball writer Rob Neyer and the team at…