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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2023 · 1H 37M

Jonathan Mayo, Author of Smart, Wrong, and Lucky and Meat Dave's, Dave Williamson, Comedian, Pitmaster, and Podcaster

from Baseball and BBQ · host Len & Jeff

Jonathan Mayo, Author of Smart, Wrong, and Lucky and Meat Dave's, Dave Williamson, Comedian, Pitmaster, and Podcaster Jonathan Mayo has been a writer for MLB.com since 1999, focusing on the MLB Draft and minor league prospects since 2003.  His new book is Smart, Wrong, and Lucky:  The Origin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars is a fascinating look at how MLB teams find diamonds in the rough.  The book explores how first impressions measure up to their aftermaths:  the draft, years of progression, and for a talented few, major league success.  Jonathan profiles a diverse range of modern stars and looks at them through the eyes of those who noticed them first as prospects.  Featuring exclusive interviews with scouts, players, coaches, and more.  Go to https://pvtcbroadcastexperts.weebly.com/biographies/jonathan-mayo for more information on Jonathan. Dave Williamson was once named “Best Comedian in Miami” by the Miami New Times and he is one of the funniest pitmasters.  Dave tours heavily, both headlining his own shows and as the supporting act for Bert Kreischer. His second album, “Trying My Hardest” was just released by Stand Up! Records and reached #1 in the iTunes Charts for Comedy. Dave's material is in heavy rotation on many SiriusXM stations.  Dave often talks about family, highlighting stories from his youth to navigating the role of Father & husband himself. He is obsessed with BBQ, and hosts his own podcast called “Meat Dave.”  Go to https://www.davewilliamsoncomedy.com/ for more information on Dave. We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories,  Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.     Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  [email protected]:  @baseballandbbqInstagram:  baseballandbarbecueYouTube:  baseball and bbqWebsite:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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