My Baseball History

On this special bonus episode, Dan Wallach discusses Shoeless Joe Jackson's complicated history with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and Joe's path to possibly receiving a plaque in the future. Then Dan plays excerpts from a conversation he had in 2021 with a former neighbor of Joe and Katie Jackson's, who tells the story of how Joe Jackson saved her life one day in 1942. Follow The Shoeless Podcast Network on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen to My Baseball History on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the MBH artwork Eric Kittelberger at www.tripleplaydesign.com for creating the Shoeless Podcast Network logo My mom

On part two of this two-part episode, Dan Wallach talks with Robert K. Fitts, who is an award-winning author and researcher, with a focus on modern baseball history in Japan and the in-stadium experience in the Japanese ballpark today. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Robert K. Fitts My mom

On part one of this two-part episode, Dan Wallach talks with Robert K. Fitts, who is an award-winning author and researcher whose focus is the history of baseball in Japan and Japanese baseball cards. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Robert K. Fitts My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Maybelle Blair, who is a women's baseball pioneer and former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League with the Peoria Redwings. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Maybelle Blair My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Adam Darowski, who is the Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, and a Negro Leagues and Latin American baseball historian focused on the intersection of statistical analysis and historical preservation. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Adam Darowski My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Bob Kendrick, who is the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Bob Kendrick My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Gary Cieradkowski, who is a renowned baseball historian, researcher, author, and artist. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork, and for being our guest My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Phil Rosenzweig, who is an award-winning author and one of the world's foremost experts on the T202 Hassan Triplefolder baseball card set, about his book One Splendid Season. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Phil Rosenzweig My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ed Wheatley, who is the vice president of the St. Louis chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research, an award-winning author of multiple baseball books, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and a St. Louis Cardinals historian. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Ed Wheatley My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Larry Lester and Stephanie Liscio, two of the world's leading authorities on the Negro Leagues, in a discussion which was recorded in front of a live audience at Cleveland's historic League Park. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Larry Lester & Stephanie Liscio The City of Cleveland's Division of Recreation My mom

On this special bonus episode, Dan Wallach announces the release of "Nancy Faust At The Game" - the 1978 debut album of legendary organist Nancy Faust. Nancy is most famous for her 41-year career playing for the Chicago White Sox from 1970 through 2010 during which she invented walk-up music and popularized the singing of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch. Order the CD at artisticintegrityrecords.bandcamp.com Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the MBH artwork Mitchell Ransdell and Nick Vetter for their help with the graphics and layout of the album Nancy Faust My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Josh Rawitch, who is the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Josh Rawitch My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Bob DiBiasio, who is the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the Cleveland Guardians, and has been a public relations executive with Cleveland for all but one season since 1979. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Bob DiBiasio My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Tom Catal, who is Mickey Mantle's former autograph agent, and was the founder and curator of the Mickey Mantle Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Tom Catal (and Mickey Mantle) My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jay Valentine, who patrolled center field in 1977 and 1978 for the Indianapolis Clowns, the last of the Negro League baseball teams. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Jay Valentine My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Brian Powers, who is a licensed architect and the man behind the incredible Bandbox Ballparks project which digitally reconstructs long-forgotten ballparks to preserve their histories. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Brian Powers My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Michael Aronstein, who is a baseball card hobby pioneer who was the co-founder of TCMA, the founder of Photo File, and the recipient of SABR's 2020 Jefferson Burdick Award. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Michael and Andrew Aronstein My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ashton Lansdell, who is a member of the US Women's National Baseball Team who helped the team win the Gold medal at the 2019 COPABE Pan-American Games, and Silver at the 2024 Women's Baseball World Cup. Ashton has also played for the Savannah Bananas, and participated in MLB Home Run Derby X competitions all over the world. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Ashton Lansdell My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Todd Radom, who is a legendary graphic designer, sports branding expert, and writer who is responsible for the visual identities of multiple MLB teams and All-Star Game logos. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Todd Radom My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Nancy Faust, who is a legendary organist, most famous for her 41-year career playing for the Chicago White Sox from 1970 through 2010 during which she invented walk-up music and popularized the singing of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Nancy Faust My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Stew Thornley, who is the official scorer for the Minnesota Twins, and the leading historian of Minnesota sports, including the St. Paul Saints. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Stew Thornley My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jeremy Feador, who is the official team historian of the Cleveland Guardians. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Jeremy Feador My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ange Armato, who is a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who spent time playing with the Rockford Peaches and the Kalamazoo Lassies Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Ange Armato My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with William Peebles who is the owner, founder, and craftsman of Huntington Base Ball Co. and a historian of the evolution of the baseball. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Love Of The Game Auctions for sponsoring this episode Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork William Peebles My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Paul Reiferson, who is a vintage baseball photography connoisseur and Charles Conlon collector. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Paul Reiferson My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Mike Veeck, who is a former Major League executive and Minor League owner known for his creative marketing and promotions. Mike is a third-generation baseball man, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, William Veeck Sr., and his father, Hall of Famer Bill Veeck. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Mike Veeck My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Peter Capolino, who is the founder and former owner of the Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. in Philadelphia. Peter is responsible for the explosion in popularity of throwback uniforms, both as fashion and on the field of play. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Peter Capolino My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Sam Allen, who is a former Negro League player who spent time as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs, the Raleigh Tigers, and the Memphis Red Sox. He led the Negro American League in runs scored in 1957, helping the Monarchs win the championship. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at www.shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Sam Allen My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jacob Pomrenke, who is the Director of Editorial Content at the Society for American Baseball Research, and the chair of the Black Sox Scandal Research Committee. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Jacob Pomrenke My mom

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Josée Tellier, a baseball artist, illustrator, and Expos connoisseur from Montréal. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Josée Tellier My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Richard Davis, a Wade Boggs Super Collector whose Boggs Tavern houses one of the biggest Wade Boggs collections in the world. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Richard Davis My mom

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Perry Barber, a professional and amateur baseball umpire since 1981. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Perry Barber My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Bobby Richardson, a Yankees legend who played 2B for the team from 1955-1966. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Bobby Richardson My mom

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Alex Cheremeteff, a historian and expert on the Philadelphia Athletics. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Alex Cheremeteff My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Shawn Herne, the Executive Director of the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Shawn Herne My mom

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Marjorie Adams, the great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, who wrote the 1857 Laws of Base Ball, and created the Shortstop position. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Marjorie Adams My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Lester Erwin, the former owner of one of the most famous bats in baseball history: "Black Betsy." Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Lester Erwin My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned baseball card pop artist Tim Carroll. Tim cuts up old baseball cards to create one-of-a-kind mosaics of other famous cards and art pieces, and has works displayed in museums across the country, including the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.   Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Tim Carroll My mom    

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the Bat Boy from the "Big Red Machine" Cincinnati Reds, Warren Brown. Warren was in the clubhouse, in the dugout, and on the field with the team from 1970-1972, witnessing two World Series and an All-Star Game. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Warren Brown My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned British baseball artist Andy Brown. Andy is an award-winning artist who has traveled the world painting ballparks and baseball games live, along with the many people who surround them. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Andy Brown My mom

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the @BaseballBrit, Joey Mellows. Joey is a cheerful British chap who loves baseball and has traveled all over the world to consume it. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Joey Mellows My mom

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the Official Historian of Wrigley Field, Brian Bernardoni. Brian has worked for the Cubs since 1998 and earned a World Series ring with the organization in 2016. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Brian Bernardoni My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with journalist and Field of Dreams Movie Site tour guide Craig Purcell. Craig is an Iowa native who has been giving tours at the Field of Dreams Movie Site since they opened the house to the public. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Craig Purcell My mom

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Negro Leagues baseball author, historian, and researcher Phil S. Dixon. Phil has published multiple books, and was the Casey Award Winner for Best Baseball Book of 1992. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Phil S. Dixon My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned baseball artist, historian, and researcher Graig Kreindler. Graig's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Sporting News, and more. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Graig Kreindler My mom

  On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Joe Jackson historian and researcher Mike Miller. Mike is also a volunteer tour guide at the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Mike Miller My mom  

On this episode, Dan Wallach introduces the premise of the podcast and gives his own Baseball History. Dan discusses the history of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library in Greenville, South Carolina, and how he became its Executive Director. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to [email protected], or by tagging @shoelessmuseum on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork