Ep. 37 - Mixed Nuts Nation

Welcome back to Mixed Nuts Nation, home of the unapologetically unpredictable Mixed Nuts Podcast with Phil Hersh and Richard Marks. Episode 37 kicks off with classic New York sports trivia, diving into the legacy of legendary Mets and Yankees manager Casey Stengel and the lore behind number 37. From there, the conversation swings through baseball history, hockey highlights, and the Miracle Mets era before veering—naturally—into Olympic spectacles, pop culture oddities, and conspiracy-laced commentary.Along the way, the guys reflect on old-school radio, the legacy of Rush Limbaugh, and the evolution (or decline?) of political talk media. They reminisce about television classics like The Rockford Files starring James Garner, trade impressions, and share behind-the-scenes stories from the entertainment world—including a commercial shoot with Lionel Messi and an upcoming documentary screening honoring hockey great Glenn Hall.As always, no topic is off-limits. The episode tackles:The grind of building a podcast in an oversaturated marketThe state of media and political commentaryHealth concerns around GMOs, seed oils, and processed foodsThe strange symbolism of major sporting eventsRoad trip disasters and Florida weather whiplashReflections on aging, longevity, and cheating death (or at least trying to)It’s sports. It’s culture. It’s satire. It’s skepticism. It’s two guys following the conversation wherever it leads.Grab a beverage, a handful of mixed nuts, and buckle up—because you truly never know where this show is going.Follow Mixed Nuts Nation on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe, download, and join the madness. You have to be crazy to listen.