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Small Hall Baseball PodcastThe Prospect Paradox Can Hold Up The Show and Lefty Gomez Stats Show Very Low PlateauThis week we discuss "The Prospect Paradox". Should a team call up prospect and disrupt a successful team's chemistry or are prospects only going to get regular playing time in losing environments? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the overturning of the "Pine Tar Game" ruling against George Brett. Should MacPhail have overturned the rule? Who knows, but this was a very heated discussion for such a long ago decison.Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Lefty Gomez. He was part of 5 World Series Yankee teams, but did he do enough with his numbers...2025-07-281h 12Small Hall Baseball PodcastThe Small Hall Smörgåsbord 3: A New HopeWe present to you Part 3 of "The Smörgåsbord"This episode we will be reviewing yet another set players that are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but were suggested by folks on social media as players who should have their case reviewed. We took a look at each player and gave our thoughts on their case. Do we think any of them were oversights and should be in the HOF? Have a listen won't you? There may just be a surprise. This is our third set of players and we will review even more in the...2025-07-141h 15Small Hall Baseball PodcastThe Sandy Koufax ShowWelcome to "The Sandy Koufax Show" where all of our topics are related to Sandy Koufax is celebration of reaching our toughest Hall of Fame Discussion...possibly ever. We discuss the rthe "Bonus Baby Rule" that began Koufax's career. Was it good and how responsible was it for how long it took him to blossom? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the first no-hitter thrown by Koufax in 1962. It started his trend of no-hitters, but was it as impressive as the others?Our Hall of Famer this week is, of course, Sandy Koufax. He is famed...2025-06-301h 11Small Hall Baseball PodcastPete Rose's Exile, Early Wynn's Stockpile, and My Mom Denise's Life Was Entirely WorthwhileThis week we discuss the removal of Pete Rose from the ineligible list for baseball and his potential inclusion. Do we ultimately think he deserves a spot or should his punishment remain in perpetuity? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Joe Cronin hitting his 3rd three-run home run in 4 pinch hit at-bats in 1943. We use this a segue to speaking about player mangers, their history, how it worked, and if we think it would ever be one again and why.Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Early Wynn. He was a 300 game winner...2025-06-161h 08Small Hall Baseball PodcastFive Man Rotations Dying A Slow Death and Ross Young's Career Simply Ran Out of Breath.This week we discuss the the evolution of Starting Pitchers and the "Starting Rotation". Is the 6-man rotation coming soon and what has led us to this point in baseball to warrant it? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1959 Roy Campanella Night. The outpouring of support was tremendous, but could this happen today and would it even be warranted?Our Hall of Famer this week is right fielder Ross Youngs. Short career for Youngs, but as yet another "friend of Frankie Frisch" was this another mistaken addition to the HOF? In our singlular parting shot...2025-05-0555 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastGamesmanship Having Its Ups and Downs and Dave Bancroft's Case Not As Solid As It SoundsThis week we discuss the concept of "Gamesmanship" and how far is too far. Is it okay so long as you keep it on the field or are there things that are just too far for us to accept? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1947 suspension of Leo Durocher. Was this an unwarranted suspension or was Durocher not such a neat and clean type of guy?Our Hall of Famer this week is shortstop Dave Bancroft. The numbers are good, but are they good enough to warrant the call to Cooperstown? In our singlular parting...2025-04-2157 min
Seattle Opera PodcastFELLOW TRAVELERS 101In February/March 2026 Seattle Opera premieres a new production of Fellow Travelers, an opera (based on the novel by Thomas Mallon) with music by Gregory Spears to a libretto by Greg Pierce that premiered at Cincinnati Opera in 2016. Jonathan Dean introduces this beautiful new American opera, a love story set against the historical backdrop of McCarthy’s witch hunts and the Lavender Scare in 1950s Washington, DC. Musical examples from the world premiere recording of Fellow Travelers, conducted by Mark Gibson and featuring Aaron Blake as Tim, Joseph Lattanzi as Hawk, Devon Guthrie as Mary, Tayla Lieberman as Lucy, Ma...2025-04-1523 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastABS Challenging Doesn't Matter A Whole Lot and Jake Beckley's Numbers Are Quite Hot to TrotThis week we discuss the ABS Challenge System for balls and strikes during Spring Training. Is the ABS system useful or could it possible be more useless than doing nothing? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the the lawsuit the Cubs brought against Chicago over night games. Is there some understanding here and is it as ridiculous as it sounds?Our Hall of Famer this week is first baseman Jake Beckley. He really put together solid counting numbers, but was it enough to push him to stay in the Hall. In our singlular parting shot his...2025-03-241h 07
Seattle Opera Podcast2025/26 Season Preview with James Robinson James Robinson, new General and Artistic Director of Seattle Opera, introduces the 2025/26 season. The Pirates of Penzance promises a musically extraordinary operatic approach to Gilbert & Sullivan; come prepared to laugh and to enjoy some familiar music as you’ve never heard it before. Daphne In Concert offers a rare opportunity to hear a lush Romantic masterpiece by Richard Strauss, an orchestral tour de force with splendid voices. Fellow Travelers, by Gregory Spears & Greg Pierce, is one of the most successful new American operas of the past decade: a bittersweet gay romance hidden inside a political thriller. And Carmen returns in...2025-03-1124 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastForeign League Players Knocking At The Hall and Chick Hafey's Numbers Quite Likely To AppallThis week we discuss expansion of the HOF to include players from International competition. Many have suggested adding big stars from leagues like the NPB, but do we support the notion or even understand it? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Braves trying to hold Henry Aaron back from playing in an effort to have him hit 715 at home. Do we think this harmless or find something more sinister in the attempt?Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Chick Hafey. He had a very good peak, but is that good enough or is...2025-03-101h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastDesignated Hitter Has No Love From Us and Harry Hooper's Numbers Really Do Miss The BusThis week we discuss the our much disliked Desginated Hitter. We know that the DH is here to stay, but do we think that's for the better and is it even really necessary anymore? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1957 Supreme Court decision upholding the MLB's lone anti-trust exemption. Do we agree with the decision or do we wonder if it should have even come to be in the first place?Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Harry Hooper. He has some decent looking numbers, but was he good enough in his day...2025-02-241h 03Small Hall Baseball PodcastThe Small Hall Smörgåsbord 2: Electric BoogalooWe present to you Part 2 of "The Smörgåsbord"This episode we will be reviewing even more players that are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but were suggested by folks on social media as players who should have their case reviewed. We took a look at each player and gave our thoughts on their case. Do we think any of them were oversights and should be in the HOF? Have a listen won't you? This is our second set of players and we will review even more in the future.Each player can be...2025-02-101h 13Small Hall Baseball PodcastThe 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot DiscussionOnce Again, that time of year has arrived, the new Baseball Hall of Fame announcement! This episode is dedicated entirely to discussing the results of the most recent BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot.We discussed the 3 BBWAA electees and along with Dave Park in great detail. Dick Allen was discussed in our September 23rd Small Hall Smorgasbord episode so, if you would like our opinions on Allen, feel free to listen to that earlier episode. Time Stamps for each section are below:Ichiro: 1:42C.C. Sabathia: 14:54Billy Wagner: 24:08Dick Allen Recap: 33:002025-01-271h 08Small Hall Baseball PodcastOwners and Fans Struggle For Control and Joe Kelley's Case Is Not Lacking SoulThis week we discuss the relationship between sports owners and fans of their temas. We know that those owners have control of their teams, but just how much should they listen to their fandom? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1943 banning of Phillies owner William Cox and subsequent sale of the team. The Cox was banned for gambling, but how good an owner was he and how did his successors the Carpenters do after?Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Joe Kelley. He had a great stretch for a number of years, but...2024-11-181h 03Small Hall Baseball PodcastCharacter Clause Is Up For Debate and Marquard's Grand Stories Won't Let Him SkateWelcome to season 3 of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast! This week we discuss the character clause for Baseball Hall of Fame election. Do we like that its there or do we have some beef with this nearly 80 year old part of the election process? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Mass Market Free Agent Re-Entry Drafts from 1976-78. The title is a mouthful, but was the process itself any less complicated? Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Rube Marquard. The numbers don't really give us a lot of hope on their face, but i...2024-11-0458 minSmall Hall Baseball Podcast2024 Phillies Season Debrief and With Satchel's Career We Have Zero BeefThis week we discuss the 2024 Phillies season. The final nail in the coffin was delivered by the Mets some time ago, but we partake in a debrief for the season and air our grievances. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the two Phillies World Series events in the form victory in 1980 and painful defeat in 1993. Our father had great joy 1980 as a young man and my brother had great pain in 1993 as a boy who loved his Phillies to his core.Our Hall of Famer this week is Satchel Paige. We discuss his numbers, but more...2024-10-211h 15Small Hall Baseball PodcastPete Rose's Passing Has Fans Quite Intense and Boudreau's Numbers Are Right On The FenceThis week we discuss the death, career, and impact of Pete Rose. We have slightly different opinions than many folks, but he certainly was an impactful part of baseball history for better or worse. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the the Phillies day in history known as "Black Friday". While 2 of us were not alive, the pain that must've happened for Phillies fans watching must have been crippling.Our Hall of Famer this week is shortstop Lou Boudreau. Voted in after several attempts, he has some good numbers, but was his playing career enough for...2024-10-071h 09Small Hall Baseball PodcastThe Small Hall SmörgåsbordWe present to you a very special episode of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast entitled, "The Smörgåsbord"This episode we will be reviewing players that are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but were suggested by folks on Twitter as players who should have their case reviewed. We took a look at each player and gave our thoughts on their case. Do we think any of them were oversights and should be in the HOF? Have a listen won't you? This will be the first set of players and we will review more in the fu...2024-09-231h 07Small Hall Baseball PodcastWhite Sox Miasma Historically Bad and Earle Combs Numbers Miss Just By A TadThis week we discuss the miasma of the 2024 Chicago White Sox. They're on pace for one of the worst seasons in MLB history, but should this kind of thing ever happen? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the tragic death of Ray Chapman in 1920. This sort of thing doesn't happen often, but could it happen again and is there anything that can be done?Our Hall of Famer this week is Center Fielder Earle Combs. The Vet's committee was favorable to the leader man for Murderer's Row, but was it a justified favor? For our parting...2024-08-141h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastShort Season Titles Count Just The Same and Jesse Haines Career Has Quite The Low FlameThis week we discuss the legitmacy of shortened seasons. Many a Dodger fan has complained about the 2020 season and its title, but do we feel the same?. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the famous Yankees/Red Sox brawl from 2004. It was also the day Josh got married, but was it as significant for the Red Sox?Our Hall of Famer this week is pitcher Jesse Haines. The Vet's committee has wrongfully put it a lot of players, but did they get it right with Haines? For our parting shots we speak on expectations for the...2024-07-2255 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastMays and Cepeda Were Giants of the Game and Roy Campanella Was Worth All The AcclaimThis week we discuss the careers of Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda. Two great players that were part of stellar Giants teams and their presence in baseball will be greatly missed. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss a game were pitcher Eddie Rommel threw 17 innings of relief. Connie Mack wanted to save train fare, but just how few people did he bring?Our Hall of Famer this week is Catcher Roy Campanella. I started the conversation tepidly, but was my frown turned upside down when all was said and done? For our parting shots we speak...2024-07-081h 07Small Hall Baseball PodcastCatchers' Hall of Fame Standard Under Debate and Stan Coveleski Career No Time to StagnateThis week we discuss the different standard for Catchers to enter the HOF versus other position players. Is it fair that those in the crouch can put up lower hitting numbers or does it feel right for their workload? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the unique Tri-Cornered Baseball Game from 1944. Three teams play in a round robin format to raise money for the war effort, but could something like this happen today?Our Hall of Famer this week is Stan Conveleski. He brings really good numbers in a short amount of time, but was it...2024-06-241h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastBaseball Careers That Suddenly End and Waite Hoyte's Totals Just Don't ContendThis week each of us bring a different player to the table that had their career marred by injury. It sucks to have a shining career ended by injury or health, but which players did we think really had it bad? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. Speeches and festivities abound, but just how much of an impact the Hall's very existence had on baseball?Our Hall of Famer this week is Waite Hoyt. He brought wins to the table, but did he have enough oomph to...2024-06-101h 13Small Hall Baseball PodcastTop Prospect Label Perilous Indeed and Stan The Man Career A Rarified BreedThis week we discuss the the ups and downs of top baseball prospects. It sounds really awesome to have the top prospect label on a player, but what perils are there for that label? We also discuss big top prospects that let down through the decades. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the approval of the AL divisional alignment in 1968. What were the rammifications of this and was it the wheelhouse for baseball in terms of format?Our Hall of Famer this week is Stan Musial. No real discussion in terms of election, but just how...2024-05-271h 14Small Hall Baseball PodcastGambling Spectre Continues to Creep and KiKi Cuyler's Climb Looking Quite SteepThis week we discuss the spectre of gambling in professional sports. Just how much further can this go before something monumental happens again and can sports keep their integrity with its presence? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss Ty Cobb's assault of a fan and its consenquences. Could this sort of thing happen today and how bonkers were the repercussions of his actions.Our Hall of Famer this week is outfielder Kiki Cuyler. His career has a lot of merit to it, but was the call for his election via Vet's Committee in 1968 the right call...2024-05-131h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastUmpire's Job Not As Easy As It Seems and Goose Goslin Realizing Those Hall of Fame DreamsThis week we discuss Umpiring in MLB with all of its ups and downs. Do we think the robots and lasers should be brought out in full force or are more sympathetic of these men behind the plate? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the end of Lou Gehrig's Iron Man streak in 1939. It truly was the end of an era and even though the streak would be surpassed by Ripken Jr, no one will quite match The Iron Horse.Our Hall of Famer this week is left fielder Goose Goslin. His totals are impressive and...2024-04-291h 08Small Hall Baseball PodcastKC Electorate Give Royals the Score and Joe Medwick's Peak Has Numbers GaloreThis week we discuss the Royals and their newest disagreement with the city and citizenry of Kansas City. Do the two parties come to an agreement or does another city lose their franchise in the coming years? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the debut and rookie campaign of Jackie Robinson. He not only blazed the trail for so many after him, but tore it up on the diamond as well.Our Hall of Famer this week is left fielder Joe "Duckie" Medwick. His high peak and bonkers early numbers speak for themselves, but did he...2024-04-1558 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastPicking Divisions and World Series Too and Red Ruffing Numbers Not Quite Coming ThroughThis week we discuss the Shohei Ohtani controversey, but also go in depth with our predictions for each division's winner, the wild card teams, and our World Series picks. Do we go all chalk or do we have some surprises in store? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the sudden passing of Gil Hodges in 1972. The too soon death of a person always a tragedy, but had he lived, what could his career after baseball have been?Our Hall of Famer this week is Red Ruffing. He knew how to stay on the mound for inning...2024-04-011h 21Small Hall Baseball PodcastPitcher's Max Effort Causes Much Harm and Lloyd Waner's Numbers Lack Brother's CharmThis week we discuss the the injury to Gerrit Cole and its potential rippling effects. Will there be an adjustment in the game or will pitchers stay disposable and easily replaced? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the 1990 MLB lockout. The terms that were settled upon have lasted to this day, but it became a harbinger of the greater looming strike of 1994-95.Our Hall of Famer this week is Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner. He had a famous brother who is also a Hall of Famer, but did the younger Waner brother meet the high bar...2024-03-181h 10Small Hall Baseball PodcastSingle-Ply Uniforms Truly A Crime and Ted Williams Career Was Neverending PrimeThis week we discuss the Fanatics and Nike baseball uniform debacle. Its bad enough the players are wearing bootleg looking jerseys, but single-ply pants too? For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the deal that brought the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee, how the team performed, and how back then differed from now in terms of team movement.Our Hall of Famer this week is legendary hitter Ted Willimas. We all know he's a slam dunk hall of famer, but just how incredible was he? Please enjoy the lovefest for Williams and how much fun we have...2024-03-041h 19Small Hall Baseball PodcastStatistics Becoming An End In Themselves and Pub Galvin Records Are Very Top ShelvesThis week we discuss our perspecive on statistics which includes which ones we like, ones we don't like, and our philosophy on where the line is on just how complex they need to be. For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the legendarily lopsided trade of Steve Carlton to the Phillies for Rick Wise and if it seemed to be so unbalanced at the time from a person who was saw it when it happened.Our Hall of Famer this week is 19th century pitcher Pud Galvin. He was the first to 300 wins and held many of...2024-02-191h 03Small Hall Baseball PodcastOrioles Fanbase Soon To Be Freed and Shortstop Luke Appling Built To SucceedThis week we discuss the recently announced sale of the Baltimore Orioles. Just how giddy are O's fans and what does it mean for the near future of the franchise? Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss "The Infield" from the 70s LA Dodgers. We lose the thread a little bit talking about the escapades of Steve Garvey, but we marvel at the success and longevity of those four gentlemen.Our Hall of Famer this week is runoff recipient Luke Appling. A man who only received 0.8 percent on his first ballot, but did we think that was...2024-02-0556 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastThe 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot DiscussionThat time of year has arrived, the new Baseball Hall of Fame announcement! This episode is dedicated entirely to discussing the results of the most recent BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot. We discuss the newest inductees, the ones who will not see the light of another ballot, and all of the men in between from near misses to those who will languish for more years with no hope!We hope you enjoy listening to our discussion as much as we enjoyed having it! This is our Christmas on this show and thank you for joining us!2024-01-2447 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastHall of Fame Standards Ridiculously High and Red Faber's Hall Hype In Very Short SupplyThis week we finally talk in great detail what the Baseball Hall of Fame means to us and why we're so picky about who goes in, who gets to stay, and who gets the heave ho. Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the landmark lawsuit by Curt Flood against MLB and their reservce clause while discussing just how important it was and how important Flood was to baseball.Our Hall of Famer this week is early 20th century pitcher Red Faber. He's looking better than last week's contestant, but if that man was just a diet...2024-01-151h 20Small Hall Baseball PodcastDodgers' Shenanigans Bad For The Game and Burleigh Grime Resume Looking Quite TameThis week we discuss the continued dominance of the Dodgers in the big contract market. With the Dodgers signing the two big fish and trading for another well regarded starter due to the deferred Ohtani money, could this all come to a head when the CBA Expires for players and other owners? Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the recalling of Ted Williams to active combat during the Korean War in 1952 and its repurcussions.Our Hall of Famer this week is early 20th century pitcher Burleigh Grimes. He garnered himself a lot of wins, but did...2024-01-0856 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastThe Shohei Ohtani Deal Is Quite Berzerk and Tim Keefe Knew How To Put In The WorkThis week we discuss the bonkers and quite strange signing of Shohei Ohtani. With the crazy amount of deferred money and a couple of caveats, what do the three of us think of the whole thing? Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the landmark Messersmith/McNally ruling on December 23, 1975 and its long lasting effects on baseball.Our Hall of Famer this week is 19th century pitcher Tim Keefe. He holds the single season record for WAR, but just how impressed were we for the totality of his career? For our parting shots we discuss Bryce Harper...2023-12-181h 02Small Hall Baseball PodcastSt. Louis Cardinals Rotation So Old and Heinie Manush Breaks That WAR MoldThis week we discuss the projected 2024 rotation for the St. Louis Cardinals. After the signing of Sonny Gray, do we think the Cards have any sort of shot or is their new retirement home of a rotation is a mistake? Continuing our This Week In Baseball, we discuss the Phillies attempt and pulling back to broadcast their games into the NYC area in 1959 along with its rammifications.Our Hall of Famer this week is LF Heinie Manush. His WAR may not jump out at you, but is that enough for us to give him the heave ho? For...2023-12-041h 01Small Hall Baseball PodcastMLB Expands, The Beginning of the End and Monte Ward Hits For His Career To ExtendWelcome back for Season 2 of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast! This week we discuss the biggest awards given out for the 2023 MLB season. Did we think the best Rookies, Managers, Pitchers, and the MVPs were worthy or perhaps a little head scratching? We introduce a new segment, replacing our Phillies discussions, were we discuss an event that occurred this week in history in the baseball worldOur Hall of Famer this week is late 19th century two-way player John Montgomery "Monte" Ward. We couldn't all agree on whether this early pitcher turned full time fielder was a worthy...2023-11-201h 00Small Hall Baseball PodcastTexas Rangers Finally Break Through and John Clarkson, Old Hoss Part Two (Season Finale)This week we discuss the finale of the World Series with the Texas Rangers winning their first in only 5 games. The Rangers won, but do we think the Arizona Diamondbacks are one and done?This week our we discuss we discussed late 19th century pitcher John Clarkson. This became a sort of Old Hoss Radbourn part 2, but just how impressed were we with the video game-esque numbers? For our parting shots we speak on the wholesome career of Frank Howard, the absense of baseball for a few months being good for you, and our heartfelt thanks for a...2023-11-0650 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastPhillies Good Vibes Are Just Not Enough and Elmer Flick's Resume Looks A Bit RoughThis week we discuss the the League Championship round that went all seven games in both leagues and did not disappoint in terms of drama. Both teams for the World Series were set, but what did we think of how they got there? We've once again hybrid our Phillies segment into the postseason topic this week and, as you can imagine, we were not please with the results from our Phils. We discuss just exactly what went wrong and were the team can go from here.This week our we discuss we discussed late 19th century/early 20th...2023-10-3059 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastPostseason Series Not So Much Drama and Sam Rice's Career Fights Through The TraumaThis week we're back to full strength with all three of us as we discuss the Divisional round we missed as well as the rapidly progressing championship round that is currently upon us. There have been some surprised, but just how much of a surprise has any of this been? We hybrid our Phillies segment into the postseason topic this week and the team has looked good, but are we worried about our opponent Diamondbacks in this series?This week our we discuss we discussed early 20th century outfielder Sam Rice. He was a rock solid, steady as...2023-10-2356 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastWild Card Series Excitement Abound and Nelson Cruz Career Not Quite Well RenowedThis week discuss the very quick opening Wild Card round for the Postseason. The games came and went with sweeps in every single series, but what did who want to win get the job done? The Phillies managed to man handle the Marlins in their two games and we were very impressed. However, can they do the same against the historic Atlanta Braves offense?This week our we discuss the still active career of Nelson Cruz. He has been a known commodity for some years, but do we think he has enough to warrant a call from Cooperstown...2023-10-091h 15Small Hall Baseball PodcastNL Cy Young Race Looking Quite Lean and Mr. Oriole Was A Gold Glove MachineThis week discuss the candidates for the 2023 Cy Young Award for both leagues. The AL is looking pretty cut and dry, but how do we feel about the messier NL Cy Young race? The Phillies clinched the first Wild Card spot for the postseason this past week so they get to take a breather. However, even though they have home field for that first series, do we feel confident its a sure thing?This week our Hall of Famer for discussion is Brooks Robinson in light of his recent passing and even though his fielding is stellar, he...2023-10-021h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastKelsey Discussing Her St. Louis Team and Eppa Rixey's Career Is Missing The GleamThis week we are joined Kelsey Burd of the Peace, Love and Baseball and Babe's Babes podcasts to discuss all things St. Louis Cardinals including Waino's 200th win, improvements that could be made, and just what exactly went wrong in 2023? The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Braves, but the work is still not done. Even with the 1st Wild Card basically a forgone conclusion, can they really go deep into the postseason?This week our Hall of Famer for discussion is Eppa Rixey and while he was a man who knew how to pitch a lot of innings...2023-09-251h 24Small Hall Baseball PodcastMVP Candidates Needing Their Team and Andrew McCutchen's Cooperstown DreamThis week we discuss the favorites for the AL and NL MVP and just what it means to us to be an MVP. Is being really good enough to win an MVP or is there more to it in the bigger picture? The Phillies have a woeful homestand that included the Braves clinching the division on their field. Do we think they have any hope of marginal success and does Aaron even want that kind of success?This week we discussed an active player whom many tag as a potential Hall of Famer, but does he clear the...2023-09-191h 14Small Hall Baseball PodcastMLB Standings All Bunched Together and Bob Feller Fastball Ruined By WeatherThis week we discuss the current standings going down the stretch of the baseball season. Is it anything like what we had at the beginning of the season or do surprises abound? The Phillies keep wonking up and down, but while we have no doubt they will make the postseason, do we think they have any hope for a deep run?.This week's Hall of Famer, Bob Feller, had a meteoric rise as a young pitcher, but we discuss the sum of his career and possibly what could have been. For our parting shots we talk about the...2023-09-111h 19Small Hall Baseball PodcastAnaheim Angels Fallen From Grace and Edd Roush's Career Might Have A CaseThis week we discuss the Angels punting on their season after doubling down from not trading Ohtani at the deadline. After trading for several players they have put all of them on the waiver wire, but to what end did they do all of this? The Phillies rise to a 5 game winning streak and then proceed to lose 3 in a row to our increased frustration due to poor decision-making and mental mistakes.This week's Hall of Famer, Edd Roush, has a familiar feeling to a lot of our recent Vet's Committee inductees, but can we all agree on...2023-09-051h 08Small Hall Baseball PodcastShohei Ohtani Buyer Beware and Max Carey's Numbers Lacking In FlairThis week we discuss the news of Shohei Ohtani having a UCL tear in his pitching arm and what exactly this means for him hitting free Agency. Wild speculation abounds as we try to figure out what could happen in the coming months. The Phillies insist on treading water and we continue to be pessimistic about their chances of going far this postseason.This week's Hall of Famer, Max Carey, certainly has a place in the Hall of Nice, but did the Vet's Committee get this one right? For our parting shots we discuss the history of the "...2023-08-281h 16Small Hall Baseball PodcastYankee Bench Gives Fans Bad Look and Sliding Billy Hamilton Could Really CookThis week we discuss how Angel Hernandez's discrimination lawsuit was a non-started and whether or not the Yankees faithful can be upset that their team isn't more dour during their failure. The Phillies continue to have us wonder just which team is showing up every night and whether or not they can hang on to that first wild card spot to end the season.This week's Hall of Famer, Sliding Billy Hamilton, racked up incredible numbers for only playing in 12 full season. It impressed the Vet's Committee, but did we feel the same? For our parting shots we...2023-08-211h 07Small Hall Baseball PodcastOrioles Ownership Feels the Heat and The Vet's Committee Believes in WheatThis week we discuss the kerfuffle with the Baltimore Orioles management and TV announcer Kevin Brown. The Angelos family has never been particularly great at running their team and we get down to the nitty gritty just how bad they are. The Phillies have shows strides of improvement since the calendar flipped to August, but we're wondering it can be sustained for the remainder of the season.This week's Hall of Famer, Zack Wheat, brought his own brand of consistency to the table, but do we think its enough to keep his plaque in Cooperstown after being unanimously...2023-08-141h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastThe New York Mets Punting The Ball and The Triples Leader Sliding Into The HallThis week we discuss the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline with all of us big trades and big non-trades. The Mets appear to have punted, but does it have a greater purpose sooner than we think?. The Phillies continue to wobble up and down while making winning look so very difficult every game they manage to accomplish it. The big guns continue to struggle while the young players continue to impress.This week we discuss the resume of career triples leader Sam Crawford and find a man who was an OPS machine when there were no OPS machines pre-live ball...2023-08-071h 08Small Hall Baseball PodcastRegional Sports Losing Ground and Joe Cronin Manages To AstoundThis week we discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks being the second MLB team to lose their RSN as Diamond Sports Group finally jumps ship. The future may not be looking so bright for baseball on TV, but can we use our crystal ball to see just how bad it'll be? The Phillies can't seem to find a good groove and we sit and discuss just what that could mean for the rest of the season.This week we discuss the resume of Joe Cronin and manage to come to a decision, but how close was it? And in our...2023-07-241h 13Small Hall Baseball PodcastMLB All-Star Ratings Fall and Hank Greenberg Murdered That BallThis week we discuss the 2023 All-Star Break including the the draft, the Home Run Derby, and the game itself. The ratings for MLB's All-Star Break festivities continue to fall, but is there anything MLB can do about it? The Phillies have been middling so far this season, but can they come out of the break swinging and pick themselves up? Who knows really, but we give our two cents.A slight change of format going forward as we'll only be discussing a single Hall of Fame player every week so we can give them more attention. This week...2023-07-171h 03Small Hall Baseball PodcastTop All-Stars Raise the Bar and Joey Votto Close, But No CigarThis week we have our All-Star Game Special so, we discuss the 2023 AL and NL All-Star teams for this year's game and decide who are the best and worst players for each squad. We discuss our Phillies recent great road performance even with their remaining frustrations along with the best and worst Phillies All-Stars of all time for each of usNo current Hall of Fame players this week, but we discuss Trout, Votto, and deGrom and examine their cases for entering Cooperstown if their careers ended this year! These three run the gamut of careers, but which...2023-07-101h 28Small Hall Baseball PodcastOhtani Still Not The GOAT and Home Run Baker Misses The BoatThis week on the podcast we discuss our oh so mutual love of what has become the Galactic Hype Train for Shohei Ohtani and some already calling him, "GOAT". We discuss the, frankly, insane rumored contract length and dollars some are floating and why that most certainly cannot end as well and people seem to think.The last 3 1955 hall of famers are examined this week and another split-decision is upon us! Our Phillies continue win games, but we still aren't convinced this team is going places. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our...2023-07-031h 10Small Hall Baseball PodcastPlate Blocking Rule Exposed and Ray Schalk's Hitting WoesThis week on the podcast we discuss what exactly it means to block the plate and just what to do about the MLB All-Star Game. Jonah Heim and Bruce Bochy were driven to a fit of apoplexy over a replay overturning that should have never happened and is we sit and ponder what the All-Star game really means how to best get players there.A fresh trio hall of famers are in front of us this week and we've come across a relatively rare split-decision on one of them and the Phillies continue to twitch, but don't leave...2023-06-261h 19Small Hall Baseball PodcastStephen Strasburg Overpaid and Rabbit Doesn't Make The GradeThis week on the podcast we discuss what may be the single worst contract given to a player in MLB history. Stephen Strasburg may very well never pitch again and Jacob deGrom may be on his way there despite their huge contracts, but we also discuss past terrible contracts given to players that quite work out as they had hoped.A new trio hall of famers are on our plate for discussion and while some were impressive, one was quite unimpressive to our eyes. Josh won't recant his eulogy for the 2023 Phillies season, but they have looked a...2023-06-121h 07Small Hall Baseball PodcastLou Gehrig Tribute, Phillies Becoming Moot, and Dizzy Dean Gets The BootThis week on the podcast we discuss the incredible life and career of Lou Gehrig in honor of June 2nd being Lou Gehrig Day around Major League Baseball. The man had a fantastic career, led a humble life, and never seemed to let the terrible disease that took his life get him down.Yet another new pair hall of famers come to the across our gaze and we were less than impressed with their credentials. Our Phillies have looked just sad and that 2023 Phillies Eulogy has arrived. Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue...2023-06-051h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastOakland's Dire Straits and Hall of Famers Value Has No WeightThis week on the podcast we have our first interview with Alex Espinoza of 95.7 The Game in the Bay area to discuss the overall situation in Oakland regarding the A's, ownership, and just what is happening/might happen when all is said and done.Alex gives us the feelings of the A's faithful in Oakland, what's is happening in Las Vegas, and just how it feels as a fan himself that another team may be leaving. A new pair hall of famers come to the dish and one of them really makes us dig into a discussion of "...2023-05-291h 22Small Hall Baseball PodcastPaul Waner's Baseball is Fun, But 400 Saves Won't Get It DoneThis week on the podcast the guys discuss whether or not Aaron Judge did a single thing wrong in that AB again Toronto and whether or not 400 Saves will help Jansen and Kimbrel get into the Hall of Fame.A lot of people have had their two cents about what happened with Aaron Judge in Toronto, but its a lot more simple than you think. A new pair of baseball hall of famers that require really strut their stuff without hitting the long ball and our Phillies give us a material, but we really wish it were better...2023-05-221h 04Small Hall Baseball PodcastPhilly Fandom Hate and Foxx and Ott Were Just Plain GreatThis week on the podcast the guys discuss the concept of playing regular season series at an international site, whether or not more baseball in Florida is the right move, and what it means to be a Phildadelphia fan.There's a lot that can be said for playing games across oceans during the regular season, but it doesn't seem a great, but a lot can be said against it. A new crop of baseball hall of famers that's more slam dunk that than hemming and hawing this week and being a Phildelphia fan is always a tough thing...2023-05-1555 minSmall Hall Baseball PodcastOakland A's Relocation Plan and Gehringer, The Mechanical ManThis week on the podcast the guys discuss the Oakland A's ownership purchasing land in Las Vegas with the intention of taking the team there against Oakland and their fans' wishes.There is a lot a pick through in terms of the Athletics faithful's newest problem after suffering a terrible stadium and couch cushion budgets for a long time now. A new crop of baseball hall of famers that includes a three fingered man and a mechanical man this week and the Phillies season appears to be getting worse after it appeared to be getting better. Please join...2023-05-081h 17Small Hall Baseball PodcastMLB Owners Try To Limit Years and Pie Traynor's Forgotten CareerThis week on the podcast the guys discuss the a hot button topic that will surely cause a lot of argument and problems down the road; The owners wanting to cap MLB contract length.Capping years for MLB contract length is more nuanced than many would think from both angles, we discuss those angles, and one of us proposes a solution. A new crop of baseball hall of famers caused some waffling amongst us and just how good is good enough for the Phillies this season? Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our...2023-04-241h 28Small Hall Baseball PodcastTampa Bay Starts Hot and Expansion, We Hope Not!This week on the podcast the guys discuss the hot start for the Tampa Bay Rays, the continuing mire of the Phillies start to the season, and whether or not expansion is right for Baseball.Two more young players are locked up by their teams for have cost certainty for the near future, we're back to actual BBWAA elected baseball hall of famers finally after discussing numerous Old Timers comittee players, and is does it actually behoove Major League Baseall to chase those expansion dollars in the long run? We don't think so. Please join us as we...2023-04-171h 23Small Hall Baseball PodcastMinor League Unionizes and Jackie Robinson RevolutionizesThis week on the podcast the guys discuss the MiLB unionization, an examination of the Phillies first 7 games of the season, and dive into the tremendous impact on baseball by Jack Roosevelt Robinson.We discuss whether or not Anthony Rendon got off too lightly for the mistake he made on opening, discuss the last of the completely Old Timers Hall of Fame classes of 1945 and 1946, and whether or not anyone besides Jackie Robinson should ever have their number retired by MLB. Please join us as we continue our mission to make The Hall small and we hope you'll...2023-04-101h 30Small Hall Baseball PodcastOpening Day Woe and Examination of Shoeless JoeThis week on the podcast the guys discuss a big whoops for Anthony Rendon, an unforeseen collapse by the Phillies on opening day after a hot start, and examining whether or not Shoeless Joe Jackson should be in the Hall of Fame.Another team offers a contract to an up and coming player, three more Old Timer elected Hall of Famers on the docket, and listen as we all suffer through an examination of an exasperating opening day for our Phillies. Please join us as we continue our mission to make The Hall small and we hope you'll...2023-04-031h 31Small Hall Baseball Podcast2023 Predictions Galore with Tinker to Evers to Chance and More!Opening Day is finally happening once again! This week sees the crew discussing their MLB predictions for the upcoming season, whether or not the Phillies can hang on despite injuries, and the Hall of Fame validity of a famous trio of infielders. Will playoff droughts be broken, will the Philies hang on without Rhys Hoskins, and will your favorite team stand a chance in the 2023 MLB season? You'll have to listen to find out! So, as always, sit back, relex, and enjoy another Small Hall Baseball Podcast!2023-03-271h 37Small Hall Baseball PodcastWorld Baseball Stakes Ratchet and Turf Gets the HatchetThis week the guys discuss the unfortunate injury to Edwin Diaz during the World Baseball Classic, take the scythe to another group of Hall of Famers, and comb through an article about the potentialy dangerous use of AstroTurf. The Hall continues to get small, the contracts offered continue to be ridiculous for these players, and we may never know the whole truth about artificial playing surfaces. Hope you join us for another episode of the Small Hall Baseball podcast and we hope you'll enjoy th ride.TimestampsPhillies Artificial Turf Segment - 32:04...2023-03-201h 28Small Hall Baseball Podcast1964 Phillies Crumble and Old Timers StumbleThis week we examine the fabled collapse of the 1964 Phillies, the halting of hype for Andrew Painter, and what one of us really thinks of the World Baseball Classic. Join as we are discovering that more Hall of Famers can be shown the door, discuss whether or not pitchers should really be the ones calling their own pitches, and highlight the career of the recently retired Lorenzo Cain. Thank you for joining us, sit back, and join us try get our baseball hall to be small.**We had technical difficulties early on so we had to bring Josh...2023-03-131h 19Small Hall Baseball PodcastRegional Sports Fall But Finally A Smaller HallThis week on the podcast the guys discuss the 1950 "Whiz Kids" Phillies, the seeminly short remaining life of Regional Sports Networks, and of course a new crop of Hall of Famers to discuss. Is it possible that they may actually be giving their first player the heave ho from the Hall and what effect will the loss of revenue from TV contracts have on handing out huge contracts to the likes Manny Machado and others? Hope you'll listen to find out the answers to those questions and more on the Small Hall Baseball Podcast!2023-03-061h 33Small Hall Baseball PodcastWillie, Lefty, and the Iron HorseOn this edition of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast discuss whether or not winning a championship should be a prerequisite for the Hall of Hame, the dreadful 1972 Phillies season, as well as the last half of the 1939 Hall of Fame class. The boys show their admiration of the truly great career of Lou Gehrig, their amazement at the extreme value of Steve Carlton, and finish the show fondly remembering their recently deceased mother and grandmother that they loved very much and who touched all of their lives so profoundly. Sit back, enjoy, and glad to have you here!2023-02-271h 33Small Hall Baseball PodcastIdeal Phillies Found But Only Pitchers on the MoundThe guys discuss the passing of Tim McCarver, even more rule changes, and back to the 1938/39 Hall of Fame classes with possibly our first player being thrown out of the Hall. On their quest to discover their own ideal Phillies lineup they will try to decide if current players can truly be an all-time Phillies player and one of them might just think so. We also come to the conclusion that Manny Machado is out of his mind, but is fully within his right to be as such. Sit down and enjoy another epsiode of the Small Hall Baseball Podcast!2023-02-201h 18Small Hall Baseball PodcastWorld Series and Baseball MoviesThis week we discuss the 2008 Phillies World Series winning season, discuss our favorite baseball movies(and least favorite for Josh), desperately try to figure out why the Padres gave a 36 year old Yu Darvish a 6 year deal, talk about the upcoming Pitchers/Catchers reporting, and the soon to start World Baseball Classic.2023-02-131h 50Small Hall Baseball PodcastFlash in the Pan and Crazy Shift BanDiscussions of the 1993 Phillies season, the 1937 Hall of Fame class with just how sneakily underrated they actually were, and the new 2023 MLB season rules changes. A magical season can mean a lot to an 11 year and unnecessary rules changes can really boil the blood of hardcore baseball fans.2023-02-061h 26Small Hall Baseball PodcastRolen Into CooperstownIn the Inaugural episode of The Small Hall Baseball Podcast we discuss the election of Scott Rolen and Fred Mcgriff into the National Baseball Hall of fame, the Philadelphia Phillies offseason roster moves, discuss the greatness of the first Hall of Fame class in 1936, and talk about the upcoming MLB arbitration hearings. A man and his two sons talking about what they love, baseball. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!2023-01-301h 37
Concavity ShowEpisode 36 - Discussing David Foster Wallace with William Beutler and Bill LattanziIn Episode 36 we have not one, but two special guests(!), both experts in the cartography of Infinite Jest's Boston (and beyond). William Beutler is the creative mind behind the staggeringly glorious Infinite Map (among other things), and Bill Lattanzi has led a series of walking tours in the Boston area tracing the locations of Wallace's opus, so you can see the emerging theme of the episode here.
List of links to pertinent discussion points in the episode:
Infinite Atlas: http://infiniteatlas.com/
LA Review of Books article by Bill L: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/messi...2018-02-231h 27