Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg return for a special round of Drowsy History — this time covering one of the wildest chapters in sports lore: the two years when Michael Jordan swapped the court for the diamond.
What You’ll Hear:
Holiday Hangovers & Train Delays: The hosts trade winter stories, from England’s bonfire nights to Jacquis’ 50-hour Amtrak odyssey from Florida to Chicago.
Drowsy History: Jacquis retells the story of Michael Jordan’s shocking 1993 retirement, his stint in minor league baseball, and the unlikely return that changed basketball forever.
The Baseball Years: From luxury tour buses to 95-mph fastballs, Jacquis explains why Michael Jordan’s short-lived baseball career was tougher (and better) than most remember.
I’m Back: How one two-word fax reignited a dynasty — and why Matt thinks only America could make a sports comeback this cinematic.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Cozy hellos & holiday catch-up
01:00 The never-ending “holiday season” theory
02:20 Bonfire Night and burning Guy Fawkes
03:20 Christmas cruises & family escapes
05:00 Jacquis’ 50-hour train saga
06:40 Drowsy History: Michael Jordan retires
09:40 From NBA legend to minor leaguer
13:00 Bus upgrades & media frenzy in Birmingham
15:20 Learning to hit 95 mph fastballs
18:30 Baseball strike & the “I’m Back” fax
21:00 Return of #23 and three more rings
23:30 Sports myths, Hollywood endings & bedtime
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