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Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynBedford & Sullivan Brooklyn: Farewell Blogtalkradio, Hello Buzzsprout, w Robert BarnesAfter almost 12 years, Bedford & Sullivan Brooklyn's Blogtalkradio run comes to an end. All starting with a desire to keep the audience active listeners in the Brooklyn Dodgers TV series research process, the guests we've had have been beyond my imagination, including Brooklyn historian Ron Schweiger, Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine and Brooklynite/Dodgers fan Larry King.One of the ever-recurring guests has been Dodgers superfan Robert Barnes (who appears in the Larry King episode linked above.) He joins me on what was supposed to be the last blogtalkradio show to discuss the...2025-01-2844 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 165 - Dodgers/Giants Rivalry Ep, Pt 2 & A Message from Creator Sam MaxwellWe wrap up, before the New Year, with Dodgers superfan Rob Barnes and Gary Mintz, the head of the New York Giants Preservation Society, and Bedford & Sullivan creator Sam Maxwell has a new year's message for all you listeners, new and old.LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedford-sullivan-brooklyn/id672566969LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY PODCASTS https://open.spotify.com/show/0f58Kzu1gbGYFQr9ksBpYO?si=e0816ed3ff924b412023-12-3049 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 164 - Dodgers/Giants Rivalry Update w Rob Barnes & NYGPS's Gary Mintz, Pt. IThis week on the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, we welcome Dodgers superfan Rob Barnes and Gary Mintz, the head of the New York Giants Preservation Society, in part 1 of an examination of the latest entry into the Dodgers and Giants rivalry from a historical perspective.LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedford-sullivan-brooklyn/id672566969LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY PODCASTS https://open.spotify.com/show/0f58Kzu1gbGYFQr9ksBpYO?si=e0816ed3ff924b412023-11-0843 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 163 - Fort Hamilton Native & NYC Theater Artist Stephan MorrowThis week on the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, we welcome Fort Hamilton native and NYC theater artist Stephan Morrow.Ironically meeting him serendiptiously at a cafè at the base of the Hollywood sign in LA, Stephan moved to Shore Road and 96th St in Brooklyn at age 5, going to school with Duke Snider's kids. After his parents split up when he was 8th grade, Brooklyn slowly faded from his life after getting into Stuyvesant High School, but left an indellible impact on the rest of it. He was drawn to the trenches of the working artists of NYC and eventually found h...2023-05-111h 50Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 162 - BK Historian Ron Schweiger Talks Brooklyn Fire Dept HistoryJoining us today is the Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger, one of our prolific guests, discussing with us the history of the fire department in Brooklyn, including its origins prior to consolidating into New York City. Also joining us today is Bronx native and firefighter Rob Lopez, who started his career in a Brooklyn fire house.LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedford-sullivan-brooklyn/id672566969LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY PODCASTS https://open.spotify.com/show/0f58Kzu1gbGYFQr9ksBpYO?si=e0816ed3ff924b41LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/show/bed...2023-05-021h 01Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 160 - Seasonal Brooklyn Episode w Rob Barnes & Steve DuganLIVE at 8pm ET, Sam Maxwell, superfan Rob Barnes and Steve Dugan!We're wrapping up the year with a general conversation about all things Brooklyn and the Dodgers, wherever that takes us. So, make sure you join us for the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast. Listen in.2022-12-201h 00Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 159 - Mike and Sam Remember Brooklyn’s Own, the Late Joe Pignatano LIVE at 2pm ET, the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant and Sam Maxwell come together to discuss the late Joe Pignatano, who unfortunately passed at age 92 the other day. Joe was born and raised in Brooklyn, got a few ABs with the '57 team, then made an impact on the New York National League scene once more as both a '62 Met and a coach on the '69 squad.So, join us at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2022-05-241h 16Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 158 - LIVE from Park Slope's Old Stone House w Exec Director Kim Maier!LIVE at 8pm ET, we continue to make our way around Brooklyn on-location, coming to you LIVE from the Old Stone House in Park Slope's Washington Park with Executive Director Kim Maier!Kim Maier is the Executive Director of the Old Stone House & Washington Park - a community-based history, culture and environmental organization that is the conservancy organization for Washington Park/JJ Byrne Playground in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The Old Stone House, originally the Vechte Cortelyou House, is a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In pa...2022-04-2050 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 157 - LIVE w Mike and Sam at a Historic Brooklyn Cyclones Opening Day!Mike and Sam come to you LIVE from the first April professional baseball game in Brooklyn since 1957.2022-04-1312 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 155 - Springtime in Brooklyn w Ron Schweiger & Mike LecolantLIVE at 8pm ET, the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant and the Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger join us to talk about their favorite things to do in Brooklyn once the winter turns to spring, from the shores of Bay Ridge to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and this year, for the first time since 1957, professional baseball.So, join us for our annual spring chatter, LIVE at 8pm ET on the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2022-03-161h 19Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 152 - Charley Ebbets Biographer John G. Zinn LIVE at 8pm ET, we welcome author John G. Zinn, writer of "Charles Ebbets: The Man Behind the Dodgers and Brooklyn's Beloved Ballpark."A lifelong New Jersey resident, John Zinn is the author of five books including three about the Brooklyn Dodgers as well as numerous essays and articles. He also writes a baseball history blog entitled A Manly Pastime. John is the scorekeeper for the Flemington Neshanock vintage baseball team. He holds BA and MBA degrees from Rutgers University and is a Vietnam veteran.We'll discuss Charley Ebbets's origins with the ballclub, how he rose through the ranks to...2022-02-161h 18Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 150 - End-of-Year Brooklyn Special w Mike Lecolant & Rob BarnesLIVE at 8pm ET, we celebrate the end of the year with the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant and Dodgers superfan Rob Barnes, talking whatever is on our minds regarding Brooklyn and its Dodgers, including Gil Hodges' Hall of Fame induction. Join us LIVE at 8, and a blessed new year to you and yours.2021-12-281h 22Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 148 - Coney Island's Own Sheldon "Shelly" Sacks We're not wasting any time getting right to our 148th episode. LIVE at 8pm ET tonight, Coney Island's own Sheldon "Shelly" Sacks calls in to discuss being born in Brooklyn in 1937, growing up in Coney Island and following the Dodgers out west in 1961, where he practiced law till he retired.So, join us for a hearty Brooklyn discussion on the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! 2021-11-161h 36Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 147 - Mike Lecolant & Peter Gorton Discuss Negro Leaguer John DonaldsonLIVE, Sunday, at 6:00 pm (EST), The Bedford & Sullivan Podcast welcomes back Negro Leagues Baseball historian and founder of The Donaldson Network, Peter Gorton. Based in Minnesota, Peter leads a group of historians dedicated to discovering the lost legacy of John Wesley Donaldson. Hosted by Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Michael Lecolant, Sunday's episode will discuss Donaldson's lone season with the Brooklyn Royal Giants, his career accomplishments, learn about the life of one of the more incredible and inspiring athletes to ever play the game, and how his fantastic legacy became lost to a nation. With the Early Baseball Era Committee's upcoming vote tak...2021-11-151h 09Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 146 - Autumn in Brook-lyn, w Mike Lecolant & Phil MaillardLIVE at 8pm ET, we gather to discuss what autumn is like in Brooklyn, what each of our guests, Mike Lecolant and Phil Maillard, think about first when Brooklyn in the fall comes to mind, and wherever else the conversation takes us.so, join us LIVE at 8 for the latest Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2021-10-2136 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 144 - A Spring and Summer Brooklyn Debriefing w Mike LecolantLIVE at 1pm ET, the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant and I discussing all the happenings this Spring and Summer in Brooklyn, including baseball's triumphant return to action at Coney Island with the Cyclone and the championship-hungry Brooklyn Nets.So, join us LIVE at 1pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2021-06-0737 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 141 - Springtime in Brooklyn with Rob and MikeLIVE at 8pm ET, Dodgers superfan Rob Barnes and the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant come together to talk the history of Springtime for Brooklyn and springtime for the team that Brooklyn made. Join us LIVE at 8!2021-03-261h 25Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 140 - Founder of The Donaldson Network, Negro Leagues Historian Peter GortonLIVE, Saturday at 7:00 pm (EST), A Bedford and Sullivan Podcast welcomes Negro Leagues Baseball historian and founder of The Donaldson Network, Peter Gorton. Based in Minnesota, Peter leads a group of historians dedicated to discovering the lost legacy of John Wesley Donaldson. Hosted by Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Michael Lecolant, Saturday's episode will discuss the man, baseball career, and life of one of the more incredible and inspiring athletes to ever play the game, and how his amazing legacy became lost to a nation, most particularly to baseball's Hall of Fame. Please join Michael Lecolant and featured guest Peter Gorton for this a...2021-03-141h 15Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 130 - Autumn in Brooklyn w/ Rob and MikeLIVE at 11am EST, we get back into the swing of things with a hearty autumn conversation about both Brooklyn and the Dodgers franchise.On one side, we have Mike Lecolant, the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger, who grew up in Brooklyn witin the echoes of the Dodgers leaving.On the other side, we have Rob Barnes, a Dodgers fanatic who grew up in Illinois taking in both coasts of the franchise's history. We'll discuss this strange season that finished with the Dodgers on top, and how it is still a struggle for Brooklyn to observe the franchise from afar.Join us...2020-11-0657 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 129 - 100th Anni of NLB: WS, Brooklyn & Beyond w Mike Lecolant & Phil DixonHappy Thursday to you all! LIVE at 10am ET, we continue looking at the history of Negro League Baseball 100 years after their inception. Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant and Negro League historian Phil Dixon joins us for a discussion on the games played at Ebbets Field over the years, as well as the history of the World Series in the Negro Leagues.Join us LIVE at 10!2020-10-151h 13Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 128 - Julie Alexandria and her Father, Professor Don Schwartz I hope you're all having a wonderful and healthy September...and l'shana tova to our Jewish listeners! LIVE at 1pm ET, reporter and TV host Julie Alexandria and her father, Professor Don Schwartz, join Bedford & Sullivan!Julie Alexandria is a sports and entertainment host and On Field MLB reporter. She has covered the Mets, Nationals and Padres and is currently a correspondent for La Vida Baseball.Don Schwartz is a professor of European history and a lifelong baseball fan as well as a lifelong baseball player. Although he was born and lived in the Bronx he was an avid Brooklyn Do...2020-09-191h 03Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 122 - Pittsburgh Slugger and '62 Met Frank Thomas LIVE at 10am ET, the original Frank Thomas joins us on the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!Mr. Thomas played 16 seasons for the Pirates, the Cubs, the Reds, the Braves, the Phillies, the Astros and the Mets. We'll talk about his beginnings as a youth in Pittsburgh, what it was like playing for his hometown team, his experience as an opponent in Brooklyn, his interactions with Branch Rickey, and what it was like to play for the National League fans of New York.So, join us LIVE at 10am ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-07-2756 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 120 - Brooklyn Born Larry King Talks his Childhood in the 30'sLIVE at 4pm ET, we welcome back Brooklyn born Larry King to the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!Today, we will focus on Larry's childhood in the 30's...his first memories of Brooklyn, first memories of the Dodgers, as well as his first memories of baseball on the radio.So, join us LIVE at 4pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-07-1039 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynE. 119 - SABR and "Our Bums" Author David KrellHope you all had a wonderful July 4th weekend! LIVE at 2pm ET, author David Krell joins the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!Along with being the chair of SABR's Northern New Jersey chapter, David wrote "Our Bums: The Brooklyn Dodgers in History, Memory and Popular Culture." He'll discuss what prompted him to write the book, some of his favorite moments discovered, and his own personal baseball history that brings him back to the Dodgers of yesteryear. So, join us LIVE at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-07-081h 04Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 117 - Brooklyn Born Robert KeyserlingThe research process marches on as we welcome Brooklyn-born Robert Keyserling to the 117th episode!Bob was just a kid when the Dodgers left for LA, devestating him and countless other young and old fans in 1957. He'll talk about that, the magical feeling you felt rooting for the Dodgers before they left, as well as his experiences at the Dept of Welfare in Brownsville, East New York and Red Hook.So, join us LIVE at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-07-011h 15Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 111 - Brooklyn's Stephen Keane of Kranepool SocietyWe keep churning the Brooklyn butter along. LIVE at 2:30pm ET, Brooklyn born Stephen Keane joins us to talk about growing up in Sunset Park with a Giants fan as a dad, the tensions with his Dodger fan brothers, and other tales from the rivalry.Make sure you're tuning in LIVE at 2:30pm ET!2020-05-261h 09Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 110 - Brooklyn Born Attorney & Teacher Joe MargolinWe march on with the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, and today, welcome retired attorney and teacher Joe Margolin to the program.Joe is a friend of the NY Giants Preservation Society's Gary Mintz, who was gracious enough to connect us. Joe was born in Brooklyn but moved to Long Island when he was 3. His dad's law offices, however, stayed in downtown Brooklyn. His dad was as well an aquaintance of O'Malley, leading Joe to meet the Dodgers in the clubhouse on more than one occasion. Losing his love of baseball after the Dodgers left, Joe will relive the memories with us...2020-05-211h 16Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 109 - Aunt Barbara and Uncle Stan Talk More BrooklynI hope everyone out there is safe and sound. Today at 2pm ET, my Aunt Barbara and Uncle Stan, who were on both episodes 37 and 63, join us once more to discuss how they are holding up through this pandemic and anything in their respective lives growing up in Brooklyn they can relate to all this.So, join us LIVE at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-05-151h 04Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 108 - Celebrating Willie Mays's Birthday With Gary and Greg!Happy birthday, Willie Mays!To celebrate here at the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, we welcome Gary Mintz to the program once more, head of the New York Giants Preservation Society, as well as New York Giants grandchild Greg Prince of Faith and Fear in Flushing, who likes to consider the Giants of the Polo Grounds his "grandteam."So, join us at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-05-061h 03Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 107 - Crown Heights Native Phil MaillardWe are back with the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, churning the research process out more than we ever have. LIVE at 2pm ET, director Phil Maillard joins us to talk about his Brooklyn roots, growing up in the beautiful neighborhood of Crown Heights. Phil has been in the entertainment industry for over 25 years now, including some music video directing credits such as Too Poetic's "God Made Me Funky" and De La Soul's "Buddy." You can see his full bio on the website of his media company, "Tumaro Media," which he started in 2013 with Rodd Houston.So, join us LIVE at 2pm...2020-05-0159 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 106 - Author Andrew Schiff Discusses his Brooklyn RootsThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast chugs along, and today, we welcome back Andrew Schiff, author of the Henry Chadwick bio, "The Father of Baseball," who recently helped us break down the baseball legend's life.Andrew will detail his Brooklyn roots, growing up in Sheepshead Bay.So, join us at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-04-2957 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 105 - Ron Schweiger Talks Historic Weeksville NeighborhoodWe keep chugging along with our Brooklyn research, this time getting help from the Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger on learning about the neighborhood and village of Weeksville. Founded by free blacks in the 1830’s, Ron will help us understand its history, the rediscovery of the village in 1968 and its legacy overall.so, join us LIVE at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast2020-04-221h 01Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 104 - Author Andrew Schiff Discusses Henry Chadwick, "Father of Baseball"We keep chugging with the research as we get a little exposition and context to the Brooklyn we explore in the 20th century. Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant takes on his first Bedford & Sullivan hosting duties with author Andrew Schiff, writer of "The Father of Baseball: A Biography of Henry Chadwick."Mr. Chadwick, who is credited with inventing what we now know as the box score of each game, contributed numerous ideas to the development of what became the modern, organized game of base ball, evolved from many bat and ball games over history but finely tuned during the industrial r...2020-04-2036 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 102 - Mike and Sam Talk Brooklyn BallparksA spontaneous LIVE show brings us Mike the Trolley Blogger and Sam going around the borough to discuss the ballparks, major or otherwise, that have lived in this great City and borough of Brooklyn.Happy passover to all our Jewish listeners!2020-04-091h 05Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 101 - A Quarantined O'Malley Debate with Peter Trunk and Rob BarnesThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast enters its next 100 episodes with a friendly debate. For most of our lives, Brooklyn Dodgers fans have cursed Walter O'Malley and his decision to bring their beloved Dodgers west. Out west, however, he was revered as a pioneer who helped bring the game of baseball in its major league form to the other coast. Rob Barnes, a Dodgers fan from Illinois going back to 1969 who joined us on the 86th episode, joins the podcast once more to take up the pro-Walter O'Malley side, while Brooklyn born Peter Trunk, who joined us on the 93rd episode, takes the...2020-04-0144 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 99 - Negro League Historian Phil Dixon Talks the BK Brown DodgersEntering our 99th episode, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast keeps the research going, welcoming back author and Negro League historian Phil Dixon to the program.Phil has been looking into the Brooklyn Brown Dodgers lately, a Negro League team incarnated by Branch Rickey, along with the United States Baseball League, to hide his real intentions of bringing black ballplayers to the major leagues. Not much has been spoken or written on the team or the league for that matter, so Phil will help shed some light on a subject very much glossed over in baseball history.So, join us at 9am E...2020-03-2443 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 98 - Bay Ridge's John NelsonThe 98th episode arrives, and the active research continues! This week on the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, John Nelson, a native of Bay Ridge, talks about growing up in Brooklyn, having a mini-ticket-package to Ebbets Field between 1954-1957, as well as some extra perks that came with his dad being Walter O'Malley's handyman. John will also discuss meeting some of his childhood heroes when he got a chance to do Dodgers fantasy camp a few years in a row.So, join us LIVE at 10:30am ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2020-03-0329 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 97 - Mike and Sam’s Love Letter to BrooklynIt's been a while, but we can always count on the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant to come along and help get the podcast ball rolling once more. On this 97th episode of the Bedford and Sullivan podcast, and on the heels of Valentine's Day weekend, Mike and Sam sing the praises of the borough that is our favorite city in the world.Join us LIVE at 1pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford and Sullivan Podcast!2020-02-1729 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 95 - Negro League Authority Phil S. DixonLIVE at 12pm ET, author/historian Phil S. Dixon joins the 95th episode of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!Phil is a co-founder and current board member of the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MS. He has written numerous books on baseball, including the upcoming book, "The Dizzy and Daffy Dean Barnstorming Tour: Race, Media, and America's National Pastime."Phil will give us insight into how he got involved in carrying forward the African American baseball legacy, as well as Brooklyn's own Negro League baseball history.So, join us at 12pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford...2019-08-0842 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 93 - Brooklyn Born Peter Trunk, Sr.Episode 93 has arrived and we at Bedford & Sullivan podcast are thrilled to welcome Brooklyn born Peter Trunk, Sr. to the program LIVE at noon ET!Peter was born in Brooklyn, New York, and at one time played semi-pro baseball for the Newark Cardinals, even playing once in the original Yankee Stadium in 1965. He also sang and played blues harmonica in a Rolling Stones cover band and later taught high school Health & Driver Ed with tenure for 35 years. He served as an adjunct professor of Human Sexuality at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, but found his love for...2019-07-1838 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 92 - BK Borough Historian Ron Schweiger Talks GreenpointLIVE at noon ET, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast keeps the research process alive by welcoming the Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger to our 92nd episode for a look at yet another one of Brooklyn’s vibrant neighborhoods!This month, we will explore the history and roots of Greenpoint, the farthest northern area of the borough.So, join us at noon ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2019-07-1142 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 89 - BK Borough Historian Ron Schweiger Talks the Canarsie NeighborhoodLIVE at noon ET, Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger calls into the Bedford & Sullivan podcast to talk the history of the Southeastern neighborhood of Brooklyn known as Canarsie. He'll discuss its farm roots, the Native American tribe whos namesake the neighborhood borrows from and what its demographic makeup has been over the years.So, make sure to tune in at noon ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2019-06-1329 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 88 - BK Dodgers Fan and Queens Native Susie SalomonThe Bedford & Sullivan Podcast returns for its 88th episode! Today, we broadcast our first ever pre-recorded one! Joining us on the program is Brooklyn Dodgers fan and Queens native Susie Salomon!We talk about her roots in Forest Hills, Queens, her own athletic background, how she became a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, her favorite players like Gil Hodges and Jackie Robinson, and her disappointment when they left Brooklyn for LA.So, join us at 6:30pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2019-06-1225 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 86 - Dodgers Fan Rob BarnesWe're on the 86th episode of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast and we're excited to welcome Rob Barnes to the program at 11:30am ET! Rob Barnes became a Dodgers fan back in 1969, getting hooked all the way out in Illinois watching the LA version whenever they would come into Wrigley Field. This led him to also explore the history of the team and he has since, in his words, become an "amateur historian" on all matters Brooklyn Dodgers. He is a prime example of how the Brooklyn Dodgers transcend their era and geography, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the...2019-05-2338 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 85 - BK Borough Historian Ron Schweiger Talks Bay RidgeEighty-five episodes and going strong! The Bedford and Sullivan podcast continues the TV series research process with one of our favorites, Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger calling in to discuss the Brooklyn neighborhood Bay Ridge.So, listen in LIVE at noon ET for the latest edition of the Bedford and Sullivan Podcast!2019-05-1635 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 83 - Brooklyn Briefing with Trolley Blogger Mike LecolantLIVE at 3:30pm ET, the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast returns with the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant calling in to talk Brooklyn, wherever and whichever direction the briefing takes us. His job has him roaming all around the borough and we'll find out once we're on-air where the job took him today.So, tune in this afternoon at 3:30pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2019-05-0232 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 81 - Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger talks Bed-StuyAt 2:30 ET, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast welcomes back Brooklyn borough historian Ron Schweiger to the program!Today, we'll focus our attention on the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, including its Dutch history, the two neighborhoods that combined for its namesake, as well as its roots in the black community.So, join us at 2:30pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2018-12-1129 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 80 - Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl ErskineThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast revs back up, LIVE at 2:30pm ET!What better way to celebrate our 80th episode than to have our all-time favorite podcast guest, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine, on the episode?! We'll explore with Carl what a typical routine was like for the ballplayers of his era and what he would typically be into around the end of November back in the day.So, make sure you tune in at 2:30pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! 2018-11-2729 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 78 - Brian Sidney Parrott, Harold Parrott's SonThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back! For the first time in 2018, the research process of the HBO-style TV series on Brooklyn and its Dodgers continues!On today's show, Brian Sidney Parrott joins us to discuss his father, Harold Parrott. Harold was with the Brooklyn Eagle on the Dodgers beat for 15 years before joining the team as the traveling secretary and publicist. We'll discuss Harold's run-in with Larry MacPhail, his relationship with both Branch Rickey and Walter O'Malley, and his abrupt exit from the sport.And much, Much more! So, join us at 1pmET for the latest edition of the Bedford...2018-01-151h 05Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 77 - Author Marty Appel Talks Casey Stengel The Bedford & Sullivan podcast marches on with our 77th episode!We're thrilled to welcome Brooklyn-born Marty Appel to the program, former public relations director of the New York Yankees, and author of "Casey Stengel: Baseball's Greatest Character." We'll discuss Casey's playing time with both the Dodgers and the Giants, his time managing the Dodgers in the 30's, his time with the Yankees battling his former team in all those World Series, and his years with the New York Mets.So, join us at 10am ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2017-05-1550 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 76 - '56 and '57 Brooklyn Dodger Randy "Ransom" JacksonOn this episode of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, Rick Elliott, the writer of "Clem Labine: Always a Dodger," will join me to welcome Brooklyn Dodgers 3rd baseman Randy "Ransom" Jackson!We'll discuss what his views of Brooklyn were before and after being traded from the Cubs to the Dodgers in Dec. '55, his views on Walter O'Malley, his feelings on being in the position of replacing an aging Jackie Robinson, and where he got that "Ransom" nickname.So, join us at 10:30am ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2017-04-281h 35
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 74 - Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron SchweigerThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast chugs on to its 74th episode!The Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger joins us at 2pm ET. The man who was our first guest ever will discuss some Brooklyn weather history following the snow storm that hit our region this week...including one story having to do with the World Champion 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers.So, join us at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2017-03-1631 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 73 - Carl Erskine Talks Walter O'MalleyThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast returns at 9:30am ET Monday with one of our favorite guests! Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine joins us for the 73rd episode to talk about a contentious individual in the history of the Brooklyn National League Baseball Club-- Mr. Walter O'Malley.Brooklyn has long had a pretty much one-sided opinion of the man who moved the Dodgers thousands of miles away, but Carl Erskine and others have talked glowingly of the man. The gentleman from Anderson, Indiana, joins us to talk about his relationship with O'Malley as well as his overall take of the last owner o...2017-03-1330 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 72 - Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike LecolantContinuing the research process of the development of the TV Series, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast returns for its 72nd episode! Today, Sam Maxwell and Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant talk generally about Brooklyn, catching up after so much time off the air. The resident of Bensonhurst has actually been underground at the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush recently as he is want to do at his job, which is an interesting place to start off with the discussion. We'll see where the half-hour takes us.So, join us at 11pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! 2017-03-0729 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 71 - New Yorker Owen GoldenbergFinally, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast returns to keep you active in the research for the developing TV series regarding Brooklyn and its Dodgers! To kickstart us back up, my friend, actor, writer and fellow New Yorker Owen Goldenberg joins to discuss his father's roots in Brooklyn and how he learned of the borough's camaradie through his dad's love of baseball and the Mets.So, join us at 12pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2017-02-2729 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 68 - BK Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant and Sam Talk Bensonhurst and FlatbushHappy New Year everyone! To get things going for the first time in the New Year, the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant joins Sam for the 68th episode of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! At 11pm ET, they will discuss a couple Brooklyn neighborhoods Mike has lived in his life: Flatbush and Bensonhurst.Make sure to join them then!2016-01-1244 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp.67 - Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger discusses the BK Highway SystemThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast continues with its 67th edition at 11am ET!A long-time friend of the show dating back to the inaugural episode, Ron Schweiger joins us to discuss the Brooklyn highway system. From the Gowanus to the Prospect to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Ron and I will go over their history and what the town looked like prior to their construction (that was brought to you by Robert Moses.)So, join us at 11am ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2015-12-0938 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 66 - Gerritsen Beach's Bob CatherwoodThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back! And today at 12p ET, we go where we've never been before...Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn!A quiet residential area near the bay in the southeast side of the former city, Bob Catherwood, who runs a website titled Our Gerritsen Beach, spent his formidable years in the community. We'll discuss what it was like growing up in the area, and of course, his love of the Brooklyn Dodgers.So, join us at noon ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2015-12-0741 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 65 - Author Andy Mele & Carl Erskine Discuss '53The Bedford & Sullivan podcast returns as the heat rises in the neighborhood surrounding the former ballpark. Today we go back to 1953, with the help of author Andy Mele, writer of "Tearin' Up the Pea Patch: The Brooklyn Dodgers, 1953", as well as a member of that squad, 20-game winner Carl Erskine.We'll discuss things such as what made that pennant-winning team so strong, why they are still revered as one of the best of all time, the manager, Charlie Dressen, and some of Carl's former teammates.So, make sure you tune in at 3:30pm ET for the latest edition of the B...2015-07-0645 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 64 - Checking In On Giants Legacy with Ed LoganThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back! And even though I, Sam Maxwell, a living back in Crown Heights, incredibly close to the actual Bedford & Sullivan corner, we will catch up with our boys from Upper Manhattan, checking in with former NY Giants bat boy, Ed Logan, Jr.Ed and I will first discuss the current happenings of the World Champion SF Giants, who just had their White House visit. From there, who knows where we will go, but I guarantee a fun time had by all as we navigate the Giants franchise legacy.So, make sure you join us at 3pm E...2015-06-0528 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 63 - My Aunt Barbara & Uncle Stan Once MoreThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back as the summer heat gets underway!On this episode, my Aunt Barbara and Uncle Stan will once more call in to talk about Brooklyn.We'll discuss such things as the similarities and differences between Queens and Brooklyn (as Barbara spent a couple years in the other Borough), taking the trolleys, trains and buses, and their take on the mass suburban migration they witnessed in the late '50's.So, join us at 6:30pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2015-05-1320 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 62 - BK Historian Ron Schweiger Discusses the Transit SystemThe Bedford & Sullivan Podcast is Back! and this time, you need a token.The Brooklyn CITY Historian Ron Schweiger will join us to discuss the history of the transit system as it pertains to the City of Brooklyn, including the Trolley map that one had to dodge.So, join us at 11amET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2015-04-1027 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 60 - Spontaneous BK Podcast w Trolley Blogger Mike LecolantThe Bedford & Sullivan research process continues with the 60th episode of the podcast!Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant, a senior staff writier at Rising Apple as well, joins me to chat about Brooklyn as I walk around near the Parade Grounds and the southern tip of Prospect Park.So, join us for a late night sesh at 11pm ET, on the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2015-03-3144 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 59 - Pitcher Carl Erskine and Writer Rick ElliottThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back after a long haitus to keep the TV series research process going!On this week's episode, podcast regular Carl Erskine, formerly of Brooklyn Dodgers pitching fame, will join Clem Labine family friend Rick Elliott, who has written a memoir of his time around Clem. We will discuss Clem, Carl's relationship with the late pitcher and his thoughts on Rick's recollections. Also, with spring training currently in the air, we will discuss what the month was like for Carl back then, and some of the similarities and differences between the eras.So, join us at 10am...2015-03-0943 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp 58 - BK Native Howard Kellman, Voice of AAA IndianapolisThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast returns for its 58th episode!Howard Kellman grew up in Sheepshead Bay, on East 23rd Street between Avenue U and Avenue V, a block from the border of Sheepshead Bay and Flatbush. He began doing play-by-play for St. Johns basketball while a junior at Brooklyn College, but he couldn't keep away from his passion, calling baseball games. He started calling the AAA Indianapolis Indians games in 1974, and has been ever since (including some years with Carl Erskine as his broadcast booth partner.) Born 1952, Howard will discuss growing up in Brooklyn, what he remembers of those last Dodg...2014-10-0852 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 57 - Carl Erskine Talks PitchingAfter a few attempts this week, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast finally gets the 57th episode off the ground. On this episode, Carl Erskine and I immerse ourselves talk of pitching.Carl and I have discussed many a things about Brooklyn and the Dodgers over our many episodes on air. We haven't, however, devoted an entire episode to the art of pitching, which I certainly believe to be a conversation worth having when digging deep into the detail of what this television show could be. What better way than to discuss the artform with an all-time great such as Carl Erskine? We...2014-09-1258 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 56 - Jumpstartin' the Swing of Things with Help from Greg PrinceAfter a July off, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast gets back into the swing of things with Faith and Fear in Flushing's Greg Prince joining us duiring the Mets/Nats game to help jumpstart the podcast after this brief haitus.And that's just what Greg will do. As always, in the context of the legacy of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants, Greg and I will discuss everything from Upper Manhattan to Flushing Bay to the corner of Bedford & Sullivan, and I'll give Greg a chance in the moment to start us off with whatever is on his mind at th...2014-08-071h 29
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 55 - Brooklyn Crooner John FricelliRemarkably, we have already reached the namesake of the Brooklyn Dodgers World Championship year. Episode 55 has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with a man who spent his formative years in the heart of Brooklyn on the border of Borough Park and Bensonhurst.John Fricelli would sing Doo Wop with his buddies on the streetcorners and watch John Wayne at the Endicott Theatre.He will join us today to talk about growing up in Brooklyn... ...and maybe even croon a tune.So, join us at 12pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2014-06-2944 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 52 - Pitcher Carl Erskine Talks Subway Series HistoryBack for episode 52 is the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! Today, longtime friend of the show, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine, calls in to talk about the memories he has of facing the New York Giants and the New York Yankees, when the Subway lines involved were the IND, the IRT and the BMT (Independant Subway System, Interborough Rapid Transit, and Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit, respectively.)So, join us at 4pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2014-05-1550 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 51 - A Brooklyn Ballpark Bike Ride TourThe Bedford & Sullivan enters its 50's in style with another extended episode! The Brooklyn Trolley BloggerMike Lecolant joins the program once more for an another atmospheric journey through the streets of Brooklyn.I will begin with my bike at the Ebbets Field flagpole outside Barclays Center, make my way down to Washington Park in Park Slope, head up to Flatbush and where "There Used to Be a Ballpark in Brooklyn"....and potentially some other historical Brooklyn baseball sites.And who knows where else the bike ride will take us? I will have a camera with me this time, documenting through st...2014-05-101h 54Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 50 - Mike and Sam Wing it About BrooklynThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast returns after a brief haitus. Today, with my another guest unfortunately having to postpone, The Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant calls in for the 50th episode to discuss whatever comes to their minds on the former city of Brooklyn and/or the Dodgers.So, join us at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2014-04-261h 42
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 49 - The Mistake of '98 w/ Ron SchweigerThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back for its 49th episode! And today, we are LIVE from outside Citi Field! At Noon ET, we welcome back the Brooklyn Borough Historian, Mr. Ron Schweiger.Once upon a time, Brooklyn sat across the river from the City of New York as a healthy and ever-growing city of its own. Then, on New Years Day 1898, the City of Brooklyn, the County of the Bronx, Richmond County, Queens County and the City of New York merged to become what we now know as New York City. All the county governments voted unanimously to merge with t...2014-04-0539 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 48 - Brooklyn Native Danny AbrianoThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast marches on towards the new baseball season, and today, we will continue talking Brooklyn Legacy.Danny Abriano, a Brooklyn native and site editor for Rising Apple, learned his love of the game from his grandfather, a die-hard Brooklyn Dodgers fan who adopted the Mets in 1962. We'll talk Brooklyn, Dodgers, and of course, with the 2014 season upon us, the Mets and their New York National League legacy.So, join us at 2pm ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2014-03-2930 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 47 - Brooklyn Dodgers Reader Author Andrew MeleThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast almost sat out this week after the initial guest had to take a rain check...but instead of riding the bench, we've gotten a pinch-hitter on board in Brooklyn Dodgers Reader author Andrew Mele!Andy, who has been on the podcast before, has a mind filled with endless Brooklyn discussions. We haven't had much time to prep for this one, but I think we'll all enjoy where ever the conversation takes us.So, join us at 12pET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2014-03-2228 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 45 - Mike Lecolant Discusses Brooklyn LegacyThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast reaches number 45!For this episode, the Brooklyn Trolley Blogger Mike Lecolant, a writer on the Mets site Rising Apple as well, calls in to discuss the all things Brooklyn...from his neighborhood of Bay Ridge to the history of baseball dating back to the 1800's.So, join us at 12:30PM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2014-03-0844 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 41 - Gil Hodges, Jr.The Bedford & Sullivan podcast has entered its 40's, kicking them off with quite the namesake.Today we welcome Gil Hodges, Jr. to the program to discuss his father, the Hodges legacy, and growing up in Brooklyn.So, join us at 10AM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2014-02-0132 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 40 - Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher Carl ErskineThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast has hit its 40th episode!And a fantastic 40th episode it is! Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine, a regular in these here parts, calls in once more to discuss some of his teammates, from Gil Hodges to Junior Gilliam.So, join us at 10:30AM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2014-01-2531 minBedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 37 - Aunt Barbara & Uncle StanWe are settling into the New Year with the first 2014 edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, and we're keeping it in the family.My mother's sister Barbara and Stan, her husband of 43 years, both grew up in Brooklyn and have their own unique perspective of the time we are focusing on in the development of the TV series. My aunt Barbara will discuss everything from heading out to Brighton Beach in the summer to collecting popcicle sticks to get into Ebbets Field for free, while Stan will discuss everything from his life growing up a Giants fan in Flatbush to playi...2014-01-1228 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 36 - Brooklyn Dodgers Reader Author Andy MeleThe last couple holidays in the season are almost here, and Bedford & Sullivan certainly wishes you and your loved ones the very best Christmas and New Year. Thank you for listening and making this one so special.Today on what will most likely be our last episode of the year, Author Andy Mele will discuss all things Brooklyn Dodgers. Whether its walking to the games from his neighborhood of Kensington or taking the trolley instead, Andy has a mind full of Brooklyn information. He has put that mind to use in his books A Brooklyn Dodgers Reader and The Boys of...2013-12-2040 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 35 - Willard Mullin Book Editor Hal BockWe truck on with the Bedford & Sullivan research process as the winter season grows thicker around us.Former Associate Press Writer Hal Bock had a long and illustrious career covering all and everything he could possibly cover in sports, whether that was World Series ballgames or Olympics overseas. When he was a kid, he would first turn to the sports pages in the daily paper, always looking forward to the latest Willard Mullin cartoon, the man who created the Brooklyn Bum, along with a slew of other memorable characters. Hal has put together a fantastic book called "Willard Mullin's Golden Ag...2013-12-1725 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 34 - LIU Brooklyn History Professor Joe DorinsonThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast marches on with the 34th episode of the year! Today, we continue the research process with LIU Brooklyn Professor Joe Dorinson, a guest returning from our 7th episode of the year.Today, we will shift a bit away from baseball to discuss the social, political and cultural elements of the late-1930's.So, join us at 10:30AM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2013-12-1329 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 32 - Brooklyn Street Names With Borough Historian Ron SchweigerThough it is a cliche to say, the year has gone flying by. We've reached the tailend of November, and for Bedford & Sullivan's last podcast of the month, we bring on a regular of the program, Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger.On this episode, Ron and I will dive into where some of the streets of Brooklyn get their names from. Whether it's Heap Street in Williamsburg or the Avenue of Nostrand that runs throughout the borough, Ron will give us some background on how they came to be named.We will also talk about the great movie palaces that o...2013-11-2642 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 30 - Official MLB Historian John ThornWe have turned 30 here at the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast, much in the thick of the Brooklyn Dodgers TV Series research process! And today, we have a very special guest whose vast knowledge of America's Game will certainly help the process along.John Thorn has been the official baseball historian for Major League Baseball since March 1, 2011. On this episode, we will discuss his baseball roots and his earliest baseball memories, the roots of Brooklyn baseball dating back to 1845, and what continues to make feelings raw between the Borough of Churches and Manhattan, over a century after Brooklyn ceased to be it's o...2013-11-1929 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 27 - BK Borough Hist. Ron Schweiger Talks Demographics The research process continues with 27th episode of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger, who joined us on the inaugural episode, calls in this evening to discuss how the demographics of Brooklyn have changed over the years, from Clinton Hill to Canarsie and Bensonhurst to Bedford-Stuyvesant...from Flatbush to the Flatlands and from Sunset Park to Sheepshead Bay. So, join us at 6:30PM ET with the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2013-11-0533 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 26 - Former SF Giants Owner Peter Magowan The research process continues with a special Halloween episode of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! Speaking of the holiday, Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder Duke Snider once said he hated Halloween because their rival, the New York Giants, shared the colors of black and orange with October 31. And so, it is fitting that today we have a man on the show so connected to the Baseball Giants franchise. Peter Magowan was not only their President and Managing General Partner from 1993-2008, but has followed the team ever since growing up off of Central Park on 69th Street in Manhattan. We'll discuss his childhood, h...2013-10-3144 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 25 - Producer Brian Winett Discusses the Negro Leagues The research process continues with the 25th installment of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast! I realized recently I was sorely lacking on my research of not only the Negro Leagues in Brooklyn, but Black American history in Brooklyn overall. Producer Brian Winett has been working on developing a TV Series regarding the Negro Leagues, and though his project is not at all Brooklyn-centric, he has gathered plenty of fascinating material regarding the rich history of Black baseball before integration. We'll discuss his personal baseball roots, what attracted him to the subject of the Negro Leagues, and the character of Rube Foster...2013-10-2844 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 22 - Continuing the '55 Discussion with Carl Erskine The Brooklyn Dodgers TV Series' research process continues with the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast! It was clear there was much more to talk about when Carl Erskine and I last left off discussing the 1955 World Series Championship, the only World Series the Dodgers won in Brooklyn. Oisk calls in once more to continue giving us his fantastic insight regarding Dem Bums. So, join us at 10:00AM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2013-10-1732 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 20 - Carl Erskine Talks About the 1955 Season It's the 58th Anniversary of the only Brooklyn Dodgers Championship! And here, on the Bedford & Sullivan podcast, we are lucky enough to have a member of that squad calling in to the show. The one and only Carl Erskine, aka "Oisk," will chime in on what the 1955 season was like for him and his Brooklyn Dodgers teammates. So, tune in at 9:30AM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2013-10-0418 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 19 - Lee Lowenfish Discusses Branch Rickey The research process continues with the 19th Bedford & Sullivan Podcast! Lee Lowenfish, who literally wrote the book on Branch Rickey, calls in to discuss Branch's transition from the Cardinals to Brooklyn, his relationship with Walter O'Malley and how it helped lead to his exit, and his last public appearance being inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. So, tune in at 10:30AM ET on Monday, September 30th, for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2013-09-3045 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 16 - East Flatbush Native Alan Newmark The Bedford & Sullivan research process continues, today with a man who knows as much about the Brooklyn Dodgers as anybody! A fellow friend of Tranquillity Camp, Alan Newmark calls in to discuss items such as growing up in East Flatbush, his favorite player, Jackie Robinson, and some discrepancies he found with the film 42. So, join us at 10:30AM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2013-09-1344 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 14 - Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher Carl Erskine The Bedford & Sullivan Podcast is back for a special Thursday episode! Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine once again joins the show to discuss all things Dodgers and Brooklyn. It's quite a way to kick off the September schedule, so tune in at 9:30AM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2013-09-0519 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 13 - Screenwriter Ron Main The research process continues as the Bedford & Sullivan podcast returns with its last episode in the month of August! Screenwriter Ron Main joins to the program to discuss growing a Dodgers fan in Queens, his family's roots in Brooklyn, and his all-time favorite player, Duke Snider. We will also get into the current screenwriting landscape in Hollywood and the film industry as a whole. So, join us at 1:30PM ET for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2013-08-3037 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 10 - SF State Professor Svein Arber The Bedford & Sullivan Podcast has reached double digits. On today's 10th episode, San Francisco University Professor Svein Arber drops on in to discuss growing up in Brooklyn USA and some of his writings regarding the town. So, listen in at 5:30PM ET for the latest edition of the research process of Bedford & Sullivan.2013-08-1233 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 9 - Talk Show Host Larry King*****START SHOW 45 SECONDS IN***** The Bedford & Sullivan Podcast keeps the research process going with it's 9th episode. Larry King returns to the show to discuss an average Brooklyn summer day for the lil Larry in the late 1930's, the conversations in the borough streets at that time, more stories from the seats of Ebbets Field, and why Bobby Thompson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World" trumps all others as the most devestating walk-off home run in the history of baseball. So, join us at 1:30PM ET Friday, August 9th, for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2013-08-0921 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 8 - Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher Carl Erskine The Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back with a very special guest. A pitcher for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1948-1959, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more beloved Dodger than Carl Erskine, aka "Oisk." We'll discuss items such as growing up in Anderson, Indiana, stories from the streets of Bay Ridge, and his friendship with Jackie Robinson. So, tune in at 9:30AM EST for a special Monday Morning edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2013-08-0512 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 7 - LIU Brooklyn History Professor Joe Dorinson After a brief hiatus, the Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back for its 7th episode. On today's show, Joe Dorinson, a professor of history and the former chairman of the department at Long Island University Brooklyn, will call into the show to discuss growing up in an integrated area of Brooklyn in the 1940's, his family's working class background in the Metro Area in the late '30's, and his life-long relationship with baseball. So, join us at 6:30PM EST for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2013-07-3031 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 5 - Brooklyn Baseball Historian Tom Knight The Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back for its 5th episode! Today on the show, Tom Knight, a man everyone refers to as the official Brooklyn Baseball Historian, will join us to discuss his roots in the borough, his history with baseball and his take on certain Dodger characters, including Larry MacPhail and Walter O'Malley. So, join us at 4:00PM EST for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast!2013-07-1930 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 3 - The History of Brooklyn with Ron SchweigerThe Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back for its 3rd episode! Continuing to keep the audience active listeners in the Period-Piece TV series' research process, Sam Maxwell welcomes back Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger to discuss the history of Brooklyn, from its glacial beginnings to its Dutch settlement days; from its 19th century urbanization to its current state as a borough.So, join us once more at 1:30PM EST for the latest edition of the Bedford & Sullivan Podcast!2013-07-1236 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynEp. 2 - Billy London & Author Bob McGee The Bedford & Sullivan podcast is back for its 2nd episode! Two more guests join Sam Maxwell this week to keep the audience active listeners in the Period-piece TV series' research process. A resident of Westchester and a Dodger Fan in memory only, attorney Billy London will join us to discuss his Bum fandom growing up in Borough Park. Also joining us is Bob McGee, author of The Greatest Ballpark Ever: Ebbets Field and the History of the Brooklyn Dodgers. We will discuss the book, as well as his childhood in Bay Ridge living amongst players such as Pee Wee Reese a...2013-07-0838 min
Bedford & Sullivan BrooklynInaugural Ep with Special Guests Larry King & Ron Schweiger The first episode of the Bedford & Sullivan podcast has arrived! I, Sam Maxwell, am developing a TV series along the lines of Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire regarding Brooklyn, its Dodgers, and how both were affected by the rapid transition into Modern America. As I gather the writing team together, a lot of research must be done to clearly define the atmosphere of Brooklyn circa 1937-1957. The research will be done via books and articles from the period, as well as from interviews with folks of the era and/or with knowledge of the era. This podcast will be to...2013-07-0124 min