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The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Tunnel Under the World by Ferderik PohlGuy Burckhardt wakes from a violent dream to find his town subtly—but profoundly—wrong. As June 15th repeats itself, he begins to realize that reality itself may be manufactured. The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We’re going LIVE! It’s been way too long since our last live broadcast — and we’re changing that in 2026. More lives, more often.📅 Thursday, January 8🕗 8 PM U.S. Eastern Time📍 Live on Facebook and YouTube (and maybe a few surprises)If you haven’t jo...
2025-12-311h 26The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Tunnel Under the World by Ferderik PohlGuy Burckhardt wakes from a violent dream to find his town subtly—but profoundly—wrong. As June 15th repeats itself, he begins to realize that reality itself may be manufactured. The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We’re going LIVE! It’s been way too long since our last live broadcast — and we’re changing that in 2026. More lives, more often.📅 Thursday, January 8🕗 8 PM U.S. Eastern Time📍 Live on Facebook and YouTube (and maybe a few surprises)If you haven’t jo...
2025-12-311h 26
Right Now with Ralph MartinFinding Jesus in the Darkness with Craig PohlCraig Pohl joins Ralph to share his moving testimony of finding Jesus in the midst of despair and confusion.
2024-10-1621 min
The Treasury Update PodcastSEPA Instant Payments In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Kate Pohl discuss instant payments in Europe, covering the benefits, challenges, and key questions around these rapid transfers. They explore legal adjustments, bulk payments, FX handling, and the future of instant payments.
2024-10-1426 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesDouble–Cross by Frederik PohlRevolt was brewing on Venus, led by the descendant of the first Earthmen to land. Svan was the leader making the final plans—plotting them a bit too well. Double-Cross by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Martin Brown who recently bought us a coffee! “Thanks for such great stories.” Thank you Martin we appreciate you. If you would like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVThe Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has now hi...
2024-10-1326 minThe Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesDouble–Cross by Frederik PohlRevolt was brewing on Venus, led by the descendant of the first Earthmen to land. Svan was the leader making the final plans—plotting them a bit too well. Double-Cross by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Martin Brown who recently bought us a coffee! “Thanks for such great stories.” Thank you Martin we appreciate you. If you would like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVThe Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has now hi...
2024-10-1326 minThe Treasury Update PodcastWhat Can Corporate Treasury Learn from the EBA?In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Kate Pohl explore the role of the Euro Banking Association (EBA) and what corporate treasury can learn from it. They discuss EBA's functions and its impact on the banking industry. Kate also shares how corporations in North America can engage with the EBA and benefit from its resources. LINKS: If you're not familiar with EBA or the Open Forum on Digital Transformation, please check out the following links! EBA - https://www.abe-eba.eu/about-eba/eba-at-a-glance/ EBA Membership - https://www.abe-eba.eu...
2024-09-2321 min
FORE the Good of the GameCraig Stadler - Part 2 (The 1982 Masters and Early PGA Tour Wins)Major championship winner Craig Stadler looks back on his early victories on the PGA Tour including his first at the 1980 Bob Hope Desert Classic. He had a career year in 1982 when he won 4 times and was the Tour's leading money winner but the highlight was his triumph in the Masters Tournament besting Dan Pohl in a playoff on the first (10th) hole after watching his 6-shot lead at the turn on Sunday dwindle away to nothing. His playoff win over Raymond Floyd at the World Series of Golf and prevailing at the Byron Nelson Golf Classic rounded out a...
2024-09-1739 min
Hooks & Runs210 - Craig Goes to Cleveland.Craig reports on his short getaway to Cleveland, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Progressive Field. The hosts speculate on stadium drama in Oakland, Tampa and Anaheim. The Mariners blew a 10-game lead in the American League West over a 24-game period, but will anyone remember in October if Seattle hangs on to win the division anyway? Craig and Rex glance at famous late-season collapses in baseball history. We want All-Stars in their team uniforms and the national anthem performance at Monday's home run derby is a microcosm on what's wrong with the modern music business in 2024.
2024-07-2544 minHooks & Runs208 - We Are Not Miracle Workers: The Post-Beryl EpisodeHurricane Beryl dealt a blow to our hometown but 36 hours after it passed Hooks & Runs is on schedule against all odds. This week, Craig and Rex riffing on the upcoming Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer (with an obligatory dig along the way on Journey and Bon Jovi from Craig), speculating about Ichiro's chances for unanimous induction, Billy Wagner's chance for induction at all in 2025, updating plans for the podcast's College Football Preview episode and looking over our best of second quarter album selections. Errata: Craig guessed right - t...
2024-07-1135 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesA Hitch in Time by Frederik PohlYoung Thom Ra travels back to the hideous Venus-Earth war, and ventures peril to win lovely Elren Dri for his mate! A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Episode 200 of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast didn’t go as planned. We’ve been facing some health challenges over the last 2 weeks and want to say thanks to all of you who have expressed your concern. Our plan was to get reacquainted with our old friend Bud Gregory for episode 200 but it’s a longer story than we are able to narra...
2024-04-1523 minThe Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesA Hitch in Time by Frederik PohlYoung Thom Ra travels back to the hideous Venus-Earth war, and ventures peril to win lovely Elren Dri for his mate! A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Episode 200 of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast didn’t go as planned. We’ve been facing some health challenges over the last 2 weeks and want to say thanks to all of you who have expressed your concern. Our plan was to get reacquainted with our old friend Bud Gregory for episode 200 but it’s a longer story than we are able to narra...
2024-04-1523 min
EpiphanyEpiphany – March 14, 2024Craig Pohl invites men to the Diocese of Lansing Men's Conference. Leo Severino talks about the movie "Cabrini" that he produced. Luanne Thomas Ewald talks about faith at work.The post Epiphany – March 14, 2024 appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epiphanyradio.substack.com
2024-03-1451 min
EpiphanyEpiphany – February 22, 2024Craig Pohl invites men to the Diocese of Lansing Men's Conference. Teresa Tomeo talks about two important topics. Fr. Matt Hood talks about Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry. The post Epiphany – February 22, 2024 appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epiphanyradio.substack.com
2024-02-2256 minHooks & Runs188 - Fast Car, the Super Bowl, and Tik Tok StoriesRex and Craig are on the case, from Luke Combs' "Fast Car" cover and performance at the Grammy Awards Show with songwriter Tracy Chapman; to our review of this year's Super Bowl halftime show starring Usher and friends; to our inquiring why some people get so triggered by Taylor Swift to Houston Astros pitchers and catchers reporting. Also, Craig has a couple of Tik Tok stories. Errata: Not really an error, but the quote from the Whatever Podcast is, "It's very convenient that women waited until after one of the most deadly and brutal wars to secure...
2024-02-1752 minHooks & Runs184 - Class Warfare in Detroit!: The Old Ballparks Project, Part 2It's been a minute but Rex and Craig this week pick up the old ballparks project started in Episode 127. Andrew, Craig and Rex ranked the 14 brick, concrete and steel ballparks build between 1909 and 1923 (with the Baker Bowl, built in 1895 thrown in for good measure) based upon several factors we don't remember and didn't exactly follow. This episode includes the middle tier - the ballparks that emerged from the process ranked 6-10. Also this week Hooks & Runs remembers Merv Connors, a ballplayer who played parts of two seasons for the White Sox in the late 1930s....
2024-01-2240 minThe Treasury Update PodcastThe Speed of NOW: Navigating Real-Time TreasuryIn today's episode, Craig and Kate discuss the true meaning of "real-time" in finance, its impact on consumers and businesses, and its future implications. They also discuss value and shed some light on fraud protection and innovative strategies. Speakers: Craig Jeffery, Strategic Treasurer Kate Pohl, Strategic Treasurer
2023-09-1134 min
EpiphanyEpiphany – May 18, 2023Craig Pohl invites everyone to the Four Levels of Happiness Conference and shares his epiphany moment. Monica Miller and Laura Gies talk about their time in jail for protecting the unborn.The post Epiphany – May 18, 2023 appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epiphanyradio.substack.com
2023-05-1856 minHooks & Runs150 - The RRHoF Episode: We Can't Have Too Many Rock BandsAndrew, Craig and Rex cast their mythical Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballots and ponder whether or not it is possible to have too many rock & roll bands inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Also this week, the Astros get north of .500 by sweeping the Braves, the A's look historically bad and our first quarter 2023 music recommendations.MusicAndrew - NoneRex - Saxon, "More Inspirations"Craig - Gaz Coombes, "Turn This Car Around," and Margo Price, "Strays"Episodes referenced:143 - The Rays Are Getting Their New Stadium w...
2023-04-261h 00Hooks & Runs149 - You Gotta Be Smart to Play This Game w/ Bill Bonham Bill Bonham pitched 10 seasons for the Cubs and the Reds from 1971-80, appearing in 300 games, winning 75 and pitching almost 1,500 innings. In this episode we learn about Bonham's journey from undrafted free agent out of UCLA to his life as a Major League pitcher in the 1970s.Bill Bonham at baseballreference.com:https://tinyurl.com/bonham041923The Rick Monday incidenthttps://tinyurl.com/monday042023Errata: Ferguson Jenkins completed 30 of 39 starts in 1971, not 27 (Bill) or 29 (Craig). Bonham was drafted in the 31st round by the Angels in June 1966, in the 4th round in January 1967 b...
2023-04-191h 12Hooks & Runs145 - The Automotive Industry is Not Coming Back to Detroit and Neither is BaseballThis week, Craig's busted bracket, the World Baseball Classic and our fearless predictions for the 2023 MLB season.-->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN-->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.comHooks & Runs on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hooksandrunsHooks & Runs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thehooksandrunsCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterLink: https://twitter.com/CraigEstlinbaumAndrew Eckhoff on Tik Tok
2023-03-2944 min
Digital DumpEpisode 052 - A Discussion with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic TreasurerSteven and Kate hosted Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer. Craig explained that although his formal education was centered on accounting he began his career in insurance, technology, investments, banking and then consultancy, starting his own firm in 2004. When asked about “Mega” trends, Craig cited embedded finance, the need for broadening risk controls and technologies such as cloud i.e., SaaS, artificial intelligence /machine learning (ML) as well as APIs for connectivity. ML will become ever more important to e.g., combat fraud with the ability to detect patterns and discover anomalies. “Seeing ALL my cash everywhere should be stan...
2023-03-1748 minHooks & Runs143 - The Rays Are Getting Their New Stadium w/ Dr. Elizabeth StromDr. Elizabeth Strom joins us this episode to talk about the Tampa Bay Rays' new stadium project announced in late January. She has a unique insight - first, she has covered the Rays' years-long quest for a stadium upgrade for DRaysBay.com, the Rays blog on SBNation since 2016. She is also an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of South Florida in Tampa. where she researches in housing issues as well as urban politics & policy. She provides a fascinating look into how public-private stadium projects are evolving to serve their teams, fans and communities.
2023-03-1556 minHooks & Runs142 - The 1919 Black Sox w/ Jacob PomrenkeJacob Pomrenke (jacobpomrenke.com), editor of "Scandal on the South Side: the 1919 Chicago White Sox" and current Director of Editorial Content for the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR). He joins us this week to talk about the 1919 Black Sox and the culture of gambling in sports, then and now.Please consider ordering "Scandal on the South Side" through our Bookshop.org link below to help support the podcast, or if you are a SABR member, use your membership links for special deals on the book.The Eight Black Sox Out were:Eddie Cicotte...
2023-03-0959 minHooks & Runs141 - Checking in on MLB's Top Ten Off-Season StoriesWith Citrus and Cactus League games underway, Craig and Rex check in on baseball's top ten off-season stories.-->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN -->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.comHooks & Runs on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hooksandrunsHooks & Runs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thehooksandrunsCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterLink: https://twitter.com/CraigEstlinbaumAndrew Eckhoff on Tik T...
2023-03-0434 minHooks & Runs137 - Silver Springs ForeverOzzy retires from touring, Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs" is flooding Craig's Tik Tok For You page, a minimalist Grammy Awards show preview and is Shohei Ohtani worth $50 million per year?Larry Mestel, Primal Wave CEO, interview -->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN -->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.comHooks & Runs on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hooksandrunsHooks & Runs on Twitter - h...
2023-02-0437 minHooks & Runs136 - The 1969 Seattle Pilots & the Early Expansion Era w/ Andy McCueAuthor Andy McCue joins Craig and Rex this week to talk about his 2022 book, "Stumbling around the Bases: The American League’s Mismanagement in the Expansion Eras," and his recent article from the Fall 2022 SABR Baseball Research Journal, "The Doomed Pilots of 1969: The Results of Advice Ignored." McCue takes us on a whirlwind journey through the expansion era's first decade, focusing on the unforgettable 1969 Seattle Pilot debacle. Don't miss this one!Andy McCue's SABR Pagehttps://sabr.org/authors/andy-mccue/"Stumbling Around the Bases" at Bookshop.org (affiliate)https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns"The...
2023-01-2750 minHooks & Runs135 - You Can Either Be A Sports Writer or You Can Be An ExpertThe promised Part 2 to the Ballparks Project is still in the works, we promise. In the meantime, Craig and Andrew riff on the Hall of Fame ballot, Pink Floyd experiences the Dark Side of "Woke" and the Houston Rodeo, a big deal around these parts, will be here before we know it.This is the link to the Hall of Fame Tracker. This is a link to Aaron Williams' Upoxx article about the Pink Floyd dust-up . Here are links to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo performers for 2023 and all-time (including Lassie).Check It Out Redux:
2023-01-2342 minHooks & Runs131 - Bowl Preview & Predictions w/ Amy Weinland DaughtersAward-winning author and college football guru Amy Daughters returns to Hooks & Runs for our annual bowl preview and predictions episode. Daughters writes for fbschedules.com, a must-bookmark website for information about college football. Her latest book, "Dear Dana: That Time I Went Crazy and Wrote all 580 of My Facebook Friends a Handwritten Letter," won a Bronze Medal in the World Peace category in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards.You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing Daughters' books through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandrunsErrata: The bowl game...
2022-12-2359 minHooks & Runs129 - Frostbite in August and other Bizarre Baseball InjuriesBaseball players have found creative ways to sustain injuries through the years, from turning off the alarm clock to buttering a roll to taking a bite from a microwaved donut to playing Guitar Hero. The week, the Hooks & Runs crew examines these and other injuries and asks why baseball players are so susceptible to such bizarre mishaps. When, for example, is the last time you heard about a professional football or baseball player tearing a meniscus delivering a shaving cream pie to a teammate's face ... or for that matter, shaking hands.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg...
2022-12-1055 min
The Unofficial TikTok Shop Podcast with Jordan WestEp 410: How Leadership Styles Affect Growth With Matthew Pohl, The ReWild GroupSend us a textA business stops growing when the leader keeps using a leadership style that is not fit for the next stage it is supposed to be in. When you know what stage you are in your business, you can identify the style that fits your present needs to keep you growing.In this episode, Matthew Pohl from The Rewild Group talks about the different stages of business growth, how you should change your leadership style throughout these different stages, and how important it is to know which stage you are in your...
2022-12-0836 minHooks & Runs128 - On Anonymous Club, the Film w/ Danny CohenDanny Cohen's debut feature film, "Anonymous Club" is a documentary about Australian musican, singer and songwriter Courtney Barnett, a Hooks & Runs (well, Craig) favorite. Cohen joins us this episode to discuss Barnett, the film and the unique process employed to achieve the final result. Anonymous Club debuted in the US at SXSW in March 2022 and is currently available on streaming services. Oh yeah - the Astros signed Jose Abreu this week too.Danny Cohen: https://dannycohen.com/Anonymous Club: https://www.anonymousclubfilm.com/Anonymous Club official trailerHooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.com
2022-12-0127 minHooks & Runs127 - The Old Ballparks Project, Part IThe Old Ballpark Project, Part I: Next Thing You Know You're in Baltimore.This week features part one in the three-part old ballpark project. The parks featured this week ranked 11-15. If you cannot access the links on your platform, go here:https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.com/15. The Baker Bowl, PhiladelphiaPhoto: Shibe Park in the foreground, The Baker Bowl in the backgroundYahoo: Babe Ruth's next-to-last game, at The Baker Bowl, May 29, 1935.14. Crosley Field, CincinnatiAn early Crosley Field photo13. Ebbets Field, Brooklyn
2022-11-2455 minHooks & Runs126 - Culture Turns Out to Win in the Long Run w/ Matt HarlanMatt Harlan is a "troubadour of the first degree," and a guiding light in the Houston folk and Americana scene for over a decade. Harlan has released five studio albums and has earned a devoted following in the American Southwest and in Europe. He has won several songwriting awards and appeared in the film "For the Sake of the Song: The Anderson Fair Story." He joins us this episode to talk about his latest LP, "Best Beasts;" Texas music's enduring popularity in Europe; and the Houston music scene in the pandemic's aftermath. Also this episode, a few...
2022-11-181h 03Hooks & Runs125 - The Astros Won the World Series Title This WeekendRex and Craig this week dive into the Astros stirring three game run to clinch the 2022 World Series and review how many players started their professional careers with meager signing bonuses, were low round draft picks or were acquired by Houston for a song. Meanwhile, Houston as seen over $600 million in guaranteed player contracts walk out their door - and they keep finding replacements and keep winning. At least so far.Check It OutRex: The Canadian metal band Caldron's 2012 single "Nitebreaker"Craig: Black Box Recorder's Luke Haines and REM guitarist Peter Buck released their...
2022-11-1040 minHooks & Runs124 - Philadelphia Rain and Taylor Swift's MidnightsThe Astros split the first two with Philadelphia in Houston as Justin Verlander's World Series woes continue. A Game 3 weather postponement in Philadelphia brings out the conspiracy buffs. Taylor Swift's "Midnights" breaks records. Join the Hooks & Runs Discord Communityhttps://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsNCheck It OutCraig recommends Emily Scott Robinson's EP "Built on Bones: Songs for Macbeth." This is "Men and Moons."Andrew recommends The Front Bottoms, appearing in Austin this week. This is "Twin Sized Matress." The video is NSFW!R...
2022-11-0351 minHooks & Runs123 - World Series Preview Plus Who Needs Elton John Anyway?The Houston Astros return to the World Series for the fourth time in six years - we have a preview and our predictions. Elton John cancels (not reschedules, cancels) his November 4 show at Minute Maid Park - it conflicts with Game 6. Andrew's goose is cooked. Join the Hooks & Runs Discord Communityhttps://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsNCheck It Out:Andrew - Kenshi Yonezu, "Kick Back," which debuted No. 1 on Billboard's Japan chart on October 19.Craig - Charley Crocket's new album "The Man From Waco," released S...
2022-10-2840 minHooks & Runs122 - The Ones Complaining Are the Ones That Lost w/ Alex BoyajianJoin the Hooks & Runs Discord Communityhttps://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsNAlex Boyajian from Chaotically Intolerant (links below) joins us this week to discuss all things baseball including the ideal playoff format for baseball, the just completed divisional series, the upcoming league championship series, the Judge vs Ohtani debate and more.Chaotically Intolerent podcast on:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/chaoticallyintolerantYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMc4gN53W3MjC8C4BjNWLug Alex Boyajian on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/boyajianalex29Check It O...
2022-10-2055 minHooks & Runs121 - About That Yordan Alvarez Home Run!Join our Discord - see below for links!We start this week's episode in the cheeriest of moods following Yordan Alvarez's dramatic walk-off home run to give Houston a 1-0 lead in the best of five Divisional Series with Seattle. From there we contemplate whether home field advantage any big advantage at all in baseball, meditate over how much if at all the 5-days rest will effect the four teams that earned byes, and gravitate to the recent Right Said Fred vs. Beyoncé kerfuffle.Check It OutCraig - John Fullbright's new album "Liar." This is...
2022-10-1347 min
Everything Podcasts StudiosOdyssey Theatre: The Witches CircleBony Legs, the infamous witch in the woods, can grant any wish imaginable… at a price. When Lisa, a daring teen, is blackmailed, she tracks down the witch for help, only to find herself facing grueling tasks in a fight for her life. A spirited and chilling tale of empowerment from novelist, poet and biographer, Emily Pohl-Weary. Inspired by a Russian folktale featuring Baba Yaga: Vassalisa the Brave.Creative Team for The Witch’s Circle:Writer: Emily Pohl-WearyDirector and Co-Dramaturge: Laurie StevenCo-dramaturge: Janet IrwinMusic Supervisor and Editor: Craig McConnellSupervising Sound Designer: Damian Kearns...
2022-10-1140 min
Immigrant JamGo Ahead, Assimilate! w/ Indian-American Actress Anjali BhimaniThis week's guest is none other than Indian-American actress, and bestselling author Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel, Overwatch 2, Critical Role, Apex Legends). Anjali was born in Cleveland and grew up in Orange County, to immigrant parents from India. She describes her childhood as a time in which her parents created an environment where knowledge was more important than cultural identity. We talk being small vs. feeling small, her journey as an Indian-American actress from Orange County to Broadway, stereotypes, superheroes, mythology, her new bestselling book, and why she would eat Daniel Craig. Follow Anjali @sweeetanj and fo...
2022-10-0558 minHooks & Runs120 - We Are Not MeteorologistsThe Seahawks and Lions produce an improbable Scorigami as Andrew wrestles with the concept. The Braves sweep the Mets and prove the Hooks & Runs teams are not meteorologists. The playoffs are all but set. Aaron Judge hits No. 62. Craig goes to an Astro game and has too much time on his hands. Rex sees Riot Act at Warehouse Live. Check It OutRex recommends Riot Act's 2020 single "Overdrive."Craig recommends The Black Angels' new album "Wilderness of Mirrors," released September 16 on Partisan Records - this is "El Jardin."Andrew recommends Atrial's new single "Respect...
2022-10-0546 minHooks & Runs119 - Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" at 25 w/ Prof. Quentin MillerJoin our Discord community - https://discord.gg/E43RK8Fk. This week, Prof. D. Quentin Miller (Suffolk) joins us to discuss Bob Dylan's Grammy winning album Time Out of Mind on its 25th Anniversary. What does a great album mean to us in the streaming age? Also, more historic home run balls, Cleveland's surge, Astro & Dodger firsts, and more baseball as the season draws to a close.Check It Out:Prof. Miller recommends "Shuggie Bain," a novel by Douglas Stuart (not Douglas Adams).D. Quentin Miller at Suffolk Univ. - https...
2022-09-281h 00Hooks & RunsEp 118 - They Hadn't All Been ShotWhen William Howard Taft, our 27th president, began a tradition by throwing out the first pitch at the Washington Senators' opening day game in 1910, three presidents had been assassinated in the prior 45 years - the equivalent today of having three presidents assassinated while in office since 1977. Yet, Taft went to that ballgame on a whim that afternoon and sat right on the front row, by the Senators' dugout. It was a different time. Today we discuss ceremonial first pitches, presidential and otherwise. Also, the pennant races take shape and do the Padres have buyers' remorse?Baba Booey's...
2022-09-2255 minHooks & RunsEp 117 - Who is Aaron Judge Really Chasing?Aaron Judge had 55 home runs with 20 games to play as when Hooks & Runs recorded this episode - Judge is chasing Roger Maris's team and AL 61-home run record, but is anyone ever going to challenge Bonds' MLB record 73. Given that Judge is 21 home runs ahead of his nearest competition (Mike Trout), that day is hard to imagine. Also this week, a look at the controversial MLB rules changes for 2023 and the NBC/NFL's Ozzy Osbourne problem. Check It OutCraig - Shemekia Copeland's latest album, "Done Come Too Far," released August 19 on Alligator Records.Rex...
2022-09-1647 minHooks & RunsEp. 116 - You Didn't Tell Me There Would Be SnakesThis week on Hooks & Runs, an appreciation for Wash Allen and The Wash Allen Show, a Houston institution; Craig made a guest appearance on the Chaotically Intolerant Podcast; on being a week early in our college football episode; our two cents on the 2023 MLB schedule and its balanced format; revisiting the Jeff Bagwell trade; who's hot & who's not with a month to go in the MLB season plus Check It Out!Links:Chaotically Intolerant: https://linktr.ee/chaoticallyintolerant Check It OutAndrew recommends "Welcome to Wrexham," an FX " docuseries tracking t...
2022-09-0847 minHooks & RunsEp. 115 - On College Football's Changing Landscape w/ Grant McGalliard (Purple Theory)Hooks & Runs takes a brief detour from the pennant races to look at the 2022 college football season and in particular, the sport's changing landscape as the FBS conferences confront realignment, new TV deals, changes to the playoff system and more. Grant McGalliard, co-host of Purple Theory, a podcast about college football numbers and narratives, focusing on TCU and the Big 12, joins us in studio (our first in-studio guest) to play what-if as to the various scenarios making the circuit. After that discussion, the Astros injury situation, hard times in Boston & San Francisco, a really expensive Mickey Mantle baseball card p...
2022-09-0150 minHooks & RunsEp. 114 - The Dog Days Find 14 Teams Chasing 7 Playoff BidsSeveral teams are chasing either a Central Division title or a wild card bid - this week we look at these teams and handicap the races for the 7 playoff spots not seemingly claimed by the two New Yorks, Houston, Atlanta and the Dodgers.Check It Out:Andrew recommends "The Blacktounge Thief," a recent book by Christopher Buehlman.Craig recommends a live performance of Eminem's "Lose Yourself," by the decorated Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers.Errata: The Red Sox (not the Reds) had the 20-7 (not 20-6) stretch earlier in 2022. Randy Johnson was 10-1 with a...
2022-08-2653 minHooks & RunsEp. 113 - The Ringworm vs The 340 Million Dollar ManThis week, Fernando Tatis, Jr., is suspended 80 games for violating MLB's performance enhancing drug policy, Houston loses Michael Brantley for the year, Does anybody remember Ken Giles, an important anniversary for Guy Hecker and SMU alums pick the wrong time to cut corners.Check It OutRex remembers Grim Reaper front man Steve Grummett who passed away this week at 62 by recommending their 1983 album "See You in Hell." NSFW? Who knows?Craig recommends Just Mustard's sophomore effort, "Heart Under," released May 2022.Andrew recommends the new Brad Pitt film "Bullet Train," which Rex and Craig...
2022-08-1849 minHooks & RunsEp 112 - In the Cold Grey Light of DawnThe Angels deliver an unusual MLB first, The race for the best record in the American League tightens. A look at the Jordan Montgomery, Harrison Bader trade between the Yanks and Cards, Lance McCullers' rehab assignment in Sugar Land and Jacob deGrom's return to Queens. Do the Padres regret dealing so many prospects? Should we pay attention to any Central Divisions? Plus, our weekly recommendations on Check It Out! Check It Out:Craig says check out ZZ Top's new album, "Raw ('That Little Ol' Band From Texas' Original Soundtrack), recorded live at the legendary Gruene Hall i...
2022-08-1244 minHooks & RunsEp. 111 - Juan Soto (Age 23) is a Padre and Other Trade Deadline AdventuresAfter a debate over slowcore vs shoegaze, Andrew, Craig and Rex discuss three major acquisitions for the Houston Astros, the San Diego Padres blockbuster deal for Juan Soto and Josh Bell (and the Washington Nationals prospect haul in return) and other assorted trade deadline deals. They also dismissed the idea that the Angels would ever consider trading Shohei Ohtani and evaluated Mike Trout's Hall of Fame bona fides if he (God forbid!) never plays or never plays up to Mike Trout standards again. Finally, as usual, our check it out recommendations. Check It OutCraig...
2022-08-0453 minHooks & RunsEp. 110 - Does Houston Really Need to Trade for Josh Bell - or Anyone?This week Andrew and Craig review the 2022 All-Star Game and examine, Toronto's 28-5 blowout win over Boston and Houston's options as the trade deadline approaches.Errata: TV has blurred catcher's signs since 2021. As of the recording date, the Yankees were 65-30, not 65-35. Check It Out:Andrew is looking forward to the recently announced Trivium show at the Houston House of Blues and John Wick IV, announced for a March 2023 release.Craig: Gleemer's new EP, "Here At All" released on Bandcamp July 14. Hooks & Runs Website, Twitter, BuzzsproutCraig Estlinbaum on...
2022-07-2643 minHooks & RunsEp. 109 - A Blood Red (Mid)Summer (Classic)In this week's episode, recorded an hour before the All-Star game first pitch, Andrew, Craig and Rex discuss the 2022 All Star Game in Los Angeles, Juan Soto's contact and the Nationals' Soto dilemma, the Mariner and Oriole hot streaks, Wynona Ryder, Game of Thrones and the Coheed & Cambria concert last weekend at the Whitewater Ampitheatre in New Braunfels. Check It OutCraig - Coheed & Cambria's latest, "Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind."Rex - Violence's new EP, "Let the World Burn"Andrew: Nightlife's 2021 EP "New Low"Errata: It was the 2002 A...
2022-07-2258 minHooks & RunsEp 108 - The Wax Pack (Ep. 36) w/ Professor Brad BalukjianThis week amid summer travel, we are rerunning our interview with Professor Brad Bajukjian who discusses his 2020 L. A. Times bestseller and an NPR Best Book of 2020, "The Wax Pack: On the Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife." Hooks & Runs will return next week.Check It Out:Craig recommends John Doe's latest release, "Fables in a Foreign Land." This is the first single, "Never Coming Back." Hooks & Runs - Website, Twitter, BuzzsproutCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Pownce (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebook
2022-07-1428 minHooks & RunsEp. 107 - Bert Shepard, Lou Brissie & Baseball During World War IIFollowing last week story from Professor Peter Dreier about Sam Nahem and the G. I. World Series in Europe, 1945, Craig and Rex dive deep into baseball during World War II. Today, the stories of Bert Shepard and Lou Brissie, two American heroes who suffered horrific injuries in battle but overcame to pitch in the Major Leagues. Also, Craig and Rex survey the players who served and were later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame -- some of whom saw combat and earned commendations. Check It OutRex - The Netflix series "Stranger Things," now in...
2022-07-0757 minHooks & RunsEp. 106 - Baseball Rebels w/ Professor Peter DreierThis week Professor Peter Dreier (Occidental College) joins Hooks & Runs to discuss his new book, "Baseball Rebels: The Players, People and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America" (Univ. Nebraska Press, 2022), co-authored with Prof. Robert Elias. The conversation covers not only well known names in baseball history like Bill Veeck and Larry Doby but also little known players almost forgotten by history. You'll hear amazing stories about people like Octavius Catto, Sam Nahem, Jackie Mitchell and more. This is a highly recommended book.Dreier and Elias, incidentally, also released a companion book, "Major League...
2022-07-021h 00Hooks & RunsEp. 105 - First Home Run Ball Exchange Rates and Other Tall TalesThis week, Andrew, Craig and Rex riff on the Astros' amazing two immaculate inning game, Jeremy Pena's injury and his replacements, the price for a first MLB home run ball, squabbles among Orioles' team owners, and the line-up for this week's Glastonbury festival. We closed by going "off the rails" in the "Check It Out" segment.Errata: The Astros acquired Phil Maton last year in the Myles Straw trade with Cleveland. Phil Neikro's 6 wild pitch game was August 4, 1979. Yuli's brother is Lourdes. He plays for Toronto. There have been 23 official perfect games, not 16. The Nashville NHL team...
2022-06-2351 minHooks & RunsEp. 104 - When Sport Defeated Law: The Curt Flood Case w/ Prof. Jeremi DuruProfessor Jeremi Duru, a nationally recognized sports law expert, joins us this week to talk about a baseball-related U.S. Supreme Court case, Flood v. Kuhn, decided 50 years ago this week (June 19, 1972, to be exact). The case sparked the movement that birthed the free agency era in baseball and sports.Curt Flood was an All-Star and Gold Glove center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals during their 1960's heyday. The Cardinals won 2 World Series titles, in 1964 and 1967, and Flood played a big role for both teams. After the 1969 season though, the Cardinals traded Flood to the Philadelphia...
2022-06-1837 minHooks & RunsEp. 103 - Andrew's Ryan Pressly Anxiety Exposed!This week, Craig shills Hooks & Runs' Spotify playlists; the gang discusses Houston signing Yordan Alvarez to a 6-year, $115M contract and also, the 2022 luxury tax results. Check It Out!Rex: Anthrax is releasing their 40 year anniversary record, "Anthrax XL," on July 15 -- they are streaming "Aftershock" as a teaser this week.Andrew: Andrew went fishing this week and came back with sea shanties on the brain. He recommends The the British folk group Longest Johns and the first song on their January 2022 album "Smoke and Oakum," the Stephen Foster tune "Hard Times Come Again No...
2022-06-0944 minHooks & RunsEp. 102 - SST Records & The Sound of the Underground w/ Jim RulandJim Ruland ("Forest of Fortune," "Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religion") joins us this week to discuss his wonderful new book "Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records" (available at your local indie bookstore or at bookshop.org). Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, The Minutemen, Sonic Youth, Screaming Trees and so many more influential bands called SST home from its founding in the very early 1980's into the '90s. Ruland's thoroughly researched and very accessible book chronicles these bands and SST's, well ... rise and fall. Also this week, we look at...
2022-06-0250 minHooks & RunsEp. 101 - Exile on Main Street at 50 w/ Christian Bonner & Tim LindseyChristian Bonner and Tim Lindsey have a wonderful podcast, "Under the Radar: A Rolling Stones Podcast," so we invited them to our show to discuss the Rolling Stones' classic double album, "Exile on Main Street," fifty years after its release. We had a fun time talking about our favorite cuts, how the album rates in the Stones' catalog and what explains the album's enduring popularity and influence. Errata: The Rolling Stones' Zilker Park show occurred 2006, not 2005. Marty Robbins released "El Paso" in 1959, not 1958. Hooks & Runs - Website, Twitter, BuzzsproutCraig Estlinbaum on Twitter...
2022-05-2648 minHooks & RunsEp. 100 - Crane & Cashman, Beyond the Thunderdome!The Texas Rangers guaranteed half a billion dollars this off-season to a pair of middle infielders who are hitting a combined .209 through May 19th. Sure, it's early, but we guess someone in Arlington - maybe the guy that promoted the contracts - is more than a little nervous about this. Also this week, Jake Odorizzi's injury, a look at the Austin City Limits Festival headliners. And finally, we propose a way Houston's Jim Crane and the Yankees' Brian Cashman can settle their war of words once and for all -- a cage match!Check It Out!...
2022-05-2144 minHooks & RunsEp. 99 - Keeping the Faith & Wildest DreamsThis week the gang gloats over an Astro hot streak, wonder if Joey Votto's days as a regular player in Cincinnati will be over sooner than we thought, reconsiders whether Eric Hosmer is a legitimate 3,000 hit candidate, weighs in on baseball players defecting from Cuba (and Cuba's response), dissects umpire Dan Bellino's bizarre um ... interaction with Madison Bumgarner last week (and the declining quality of umpiring or refereeing across sports generally), and applauds or ridicules (or both) the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's inductees.Read Matt Martel's essay, "Madison Bumgarner’s Ejection Was Actually About an Umpire’s Un...
2022-05-1251 minHooks & RunsEp 98 - If You Miss Pitchers Hitting, Check Out the Astro CatchersThis week Hooks & Runs revisits the 3,000 hit club discussion from last week and then dives into the Astros 2022 season after 23 games. The episode wraps with Andrew, Craig and Rex discussing their favorite "obscure" albums.Errata: The Astros used 32 pitchers in 2021. That Devo song is called "Jocko Homo." Rex's use of "NewWob" is actually "NWOBHM" and stands for New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Hooks & Runs - Website, Twitter, BuzzsproutCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Friendster (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on FacebookOpening and closing mu...
2022-05-051h 00Hooks & RunsEp. 97 - Were We Too Stupid to Find Out How Phones Work?The Yankees fought tooth and nail in court to keep "The Letter" sealed -- now it has been leaked and the MLB press uses it to remind everyone the Astros "cheated" to win the 2017 World Series. Or did they? Also this week -- Miguel Cabrera rapped his 3000th career this - who will be next? Did Hooks & Runs jinx Roki Sasaki? The Reds are awful, the A's home attendance is worse and the new Nicholas Cage film.Episodes Mentioned: We first discussed Hecker's Hitters in Episode 75. Our thoughts on reforming the NFL's absurd overtime rules were presented...
2022-04-3040 minHooks & RunsEp. 96 - Is Giving Up an Intentional Walk with the Bases Loaded a Winning Move?Since 1950, three teams have issued bases loaded intentional walks and in those games, the teams issuing the intentional RBI walk are undefeated. Of course, sample size matters. Nonetheless, Craig and Rex explore this and other amazing stories from the early games in the 2022 baseball season. Hooks & Runs Website, Twitter, BuzzsproutCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Jaiku (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on FacebookOpening and closing music, "Caroline" by Craig Estlinbaum. All rights reserved.This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2022, all rights reserved.
2022-04-2542 minHooks & RunsEp. 95 - What Might Have Been for Clayton Kershaw w/ Avery HamelAvery Hamel (website) writes at Over the Monster, Girl at the Game, Diamond Digest. She also hosts the Basically Baseball podcast. She joined us this week to discuss the first almost week of games. She also graded my fantasy draft and talked about her new favorite show on Disney + Check It Out:Avery: The new Disney+ series "Moon Knight," starring Oscar Isaac and May .Calamawy Craig: The new album by Father John Misty, " Chloë and The Next 20th Century." Hooks & Runs Website, Twitter, BuzzsproutCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Z...
2022-04-1742 minHooks & RunsEp 94 - Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Is Absolutely Terrifying (AL Preview) w/ Bayleigh Von SchneiderBayleigh Von Schneider (Twitter) writes at SB Nation's Over the Monster and podcasts -- just about everywhere. She is a Red Sox fan living on the west coast. This week she joins Hooks & Runs for our American League preview. We discussed the Blue Jay's bandwagon effect, The Ray's endless bag of tricks that keep them competitive in the well-heeled east, the Tigers as a potential A.L. sleeper and whether or not the Mariners can overtake Houston in the West, plus a whole lot more. Bayleigh's podcasts are The Pesky Report, Soxy Chicks, Bubbly & Baseball, Sweet Sweet...
2022-04-0948 minHooks & RunsEp. 93 - "I'm Just Presuming the Rockies Don't Have a Plan" (NL Preview) w/ Sara SanchezSara Sanchez (on Twitter) returns to Hooks & Runs this week for her 2022 National Preview. Sara writes at Bleed Cubbie Blue and co-hosts that site's podcast, Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Sara is bullish on the Brewers, Dodgers (who isn't), bearish on the Rockies and Pirates (who isn't) and warns not to sleep on the Miami Marlins. Sara is a font of knowledge so take advantage. Craig reveals his '22 pre-season NL picks and why he always picks the Cardinals in the N.L. East.Errata: The Mariners won 116 games in the 2001 season. Check It Out:Craig...
2022-04-0355 minHooks & RunsEp. 92 - The Post-Lockout Free Agency CavalcadeThe first week post lockout led to free agent signings galore with now former Astros Carlos Correa and Zach Greinke going to Minnesota and Kansas City respectively. The big names are off the board with Trevor Story heading to Boston, so for Astro fans, all hopes rest with the talented but inexperienced Jeremy Peña. Beyond that, players moving all over, including Freddie Freeman, Kenley Jensen and Kris Bryant.Check It Out:Andrew: "Inferno" by PolyphiaCraig: "In/Out/In" by Sonic YouthRex: "Mind Freeze" by Haunt Hooks & Runs Website, Twitter, B...
2022-03-2852 minHooks & RunsEp. 91 - Play Ball!Craig and Rex discuss the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, Texas A&M's omission from the NCAA Tournament, and more Dolly Parton news. Errata: The MLB post-season expands under the new CBA to 12 teams, not 12 games. Dolly Parton's book, "Run Rose Run" is co-authored by James Patterson. Our Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode is No. 88. Dolly Parton's recording of "I Will Always Love You" reached No. 1 on the Country Charts two times, originally in 1974 and again in 1982. Whitney released her version in 1992. The Kanye, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé dust-up occurred at the 2009 MTV Music Awards.Check It...
2022-03-2131 minHooks & RunsEp. 90 - We Finally Talk About the Lockout and it Ends Two Days Later, Go FigureThis week we finally dove head first into the lockout's thorniest issues, including the salary cap, universal DH, expanded playoffs, international draft and the draft lottery. Naturally, and thankfully, the players and owners came to an agreement roughly 48 hours later to end the lockout meaning baseball is back! Opening Day has been pushed only to April 7, meaning an abbreviated Spring Training plus what promises to be frenzied activity to sign free agents, including Carlos Correa, Trevor Story and Clayton Kershaw to name three. Good times.Contract and team salary information comes from Cot's Contracts. Highly recommended. All...
2022-03-1338 minHooks & RunsEp. 89 - Less About the Individual Song; More About the Brand w/ Mike Ethan MessickMike Ethan Messick, quite frankly, is among the very best Texas singer-songwriters and that's saying something. He has quietly released three albums in the last decade plus - "Bootlegger's Turn," "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday ," and his latest, "How Close We Came." We were happy to have Mike join us this episode to discuss his latest project and his experiences coming up in the Texas A&M music culture in the late 90's & early aughts that gave us Roger Creager, Granger Smith and so many more talented singer-songwriters. We also discussed how streaming, social media and changes in...
2022-03-0641 minHooks & RunsEp. 88 -- Please Do Not Burn Down the Rock & Roll Hall of FameIn 2016, Dave Bry wrote an article in The Guardian suggesting the best way to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction that year was to go to Cleveland and burn the museum to the ground. Now, that's a little extreme, but let's be honest -- when it comes to the RRHOF there is a little something for everyone to hate. It's too exclusive. It's too inclusive. That's not rock & roll. Why won't you let me play with my old band. The tickets are too damn expensive. And so on. The new crop of RRHOF nominees are out and...
2022-02-2446 minHooks & RunsEp. 87 - Keep your Philandering Discrete and Other Life Lessons from the ShowWe did not know what we were getting into when we decided to do a segment on the least valuable careers for MLB Rookie of the Year winners. There are some interesting tales here involving players drafted in other sports, barroom brawlers, errant shaving cream pies, drunken horseplay, hit songs, indiscreet philandering and in some cases, really bad luck. But hey, no matter what happens after, winning the Rookie of the Year Award is something special and they can't take that away. Also, our take on Super Bowl LVI's halftime show.Here is that regional hit single, "...
2022-02-1750 minHooks & RunsEp. 86 - On the Decline in African American Participation in Baseball w/ Kahron SpearmanKahron Spearman (on Twitter) is a writer, journalist, radio show host and content creator in Austin, Texas. His recent essay, "Why Major League Baseball is Losing Black Players," in The Daily Dot caught our attention and we knew we had to invite him to Hooks & Runs. We had an engaging conversation on this subject plus on the heels of ESPN's Top 100 players in baseball list, how do we assimilate Negro League stars into baseball discussions as a matter of course. That plus a few thoughts on the Texans' hiring Lovie Smith and Check It Out. Check It O...
2022-02-1045 minHooks & RunsEp. 85 - Andrew Has Pitchfork in Hand But Is Not Ready to March Just YetThis week, Andrew, Rex and Craig examine the Hall of Fame baseball writers' vote that saw David Ortiz just over the 75% vote for induction with Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa, to name three, falling short in in their final year for eligibility. We discuss that trio's possible path to induction as well as this year's six veteran's committee selections. Hooks & Runs reflects upon Jack Powell, the only pitcher in the top ten in career MLB losses that is NOT in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The show concludes with the trio riffing on Ted Gioia's essay in...
2022-02-0343 minHooks & RunsEp 84 - NFL Owners Duking It Out at Midfield and Other Overtime IdeasThis weekend's Kansas City win over Buffalo has people in a fevered frenzy discussing the NFL's archaic overtime rules. In this episode, Andrew, Craig offer their solutions. Also, MLB may not be able to solve their labor woes, but the damn sure can put a stop to Tampa's crazy Sister City scheme with baseball-starved Montreal. Finally a look at team name changes in the American League and other assorted defunct leagues through the decades. Hooks & Runs Website, TwitterCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Google Plus (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's) o...
2022-01-2742 minHooks & RunsEp. 83 - "I Want to See Everything," w/ Rich O'TooleTexas Country artist Rich O'Toole joins Hooks & Runs again for another episode talking "17 Wild Horses," chili recipes, life on the road and batting practice vs tailgating and more. O'Toole is engaging and informative as usual - you do not want to miss this episode.Rich O'Toole on his Website, Twitter, Instagram, Spotify. Hooks & Runs Website, TwitterCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Friendster (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on FacebookOpening and closing music, "Caroline" by Craig Estlinbaum. All rights reserved.This podcast and episode i...
2022-01-2033 minHooks & RunsEp. 82 - Rube Waddell Would Make A Hell of a Movie w/ Prof. Alan H. LevyThis week we discuss Hall of Fame southpaw, Rube Waddell with his biographer, Professor Alan Levy. Levy, a professor of history at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, published, "Rube Waddell: The Zany, Brilliant Life of a Strikeout Artist" in 2000. Waddell was not only one of baseball's most talented pitchers in the first decade of the last century -- he stands out as one of the most colorful and unpredictable personalities as well. Join us for this exciting interview about one of baseball's most interesting personalities. Errata: In 1901, they were the Chicago Orphans, not the Chicago Cubs, as...
2022-01-1435 minHooks & RunsEp. 81: Bowl Prediction and WAR Draft ResultsThis week, Craig and Rex score the 2021 Hooks & Runs Bowl Prediction and WAR Draft results and tackle other odds and ends in the sports world. Hooks & Runs Website, TwitterCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on MySpace (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on FacebookOpening and closing music, "Caroline" by Craig Estlinbaum. Bumper music, "She Sways in the Wind," by Craig Estlinbaum. All rights reserved.This podcast and episode is copyrighted by Craig Estlinbaum, 2021, all rights reserved. deghD6waHcJk2AoN7Eqc
2022-01-0825 minHooks & RunsEp. 80 - Piano Legs, Sliding Billy, Piggy and Wahoo: Baseball's Oldest Records Pt. 2This week Andrew and Craig (and Rex) revisit baseball's oldest records -- individual records that date to the 19th Century and are still standing. This week it's most stolen bases in a game, most consecutive at-bats reaching base safely, most career triples and most wild pitches in an inning. Plus, we inadvertently learn a little about Detroit's oldest suburb. In Chapter 2, the bowl season is increasingly in shambles thanks to COVID-19 and other sports are not unaffected which raises the question -- do MLB owners have any incentive to negotiate with COVID back on the march? Hooks & R...
2021-12-3054 minHooks & RunsEp 79 - The Hooks & Runs Best of 2021 Year-End Music ReviewHooks and Runs presents their Best of 2021 Year-End Music Review, including our Top Ten albums of 2021, best song, best re-issue, best under-the-radar song, best cover and best video. Artists Recognized: Rise Against, Deafheaven, Silk Sonic, Miko Marks & The Resurrectors, Lucero, Morgan Wade, Adele, The War on Drugs, Little Nas X, The Weather Station, KK's Priest, Bad Bunny, Austin Meade feat. Koe Wetzel, Lilli Lewis, Frank Turner, Gruff Rhys, Rich O'Toole, Taylor Swift, The Pretenders, Parker McCollum, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Brittany Spencer, Phoebe Bridgers, Jackson Wang & Internet Money, and Cousin Wolf.This is "Robber" from our No. 1 r...
2021-12-2350 minHooks & RunsEp. 78 - The 2021 Bowl Preview w/ Amy DaughtersAuthor and college football writer (fbschedules.com) Amy Daughters (links below) joins Hooks & Runs this week for our annual bowl preview episode. We also discussed the realignment madness, Sam Houston State's move to FBS and the busy coaching carousel. It goes without saying that the predictions are for entertainment purposes only, so wager at your own risk. Besides, basing your bowl game bets on what you hear in a baseball podcast is just God's way of telling you that you have too much money. In Chapter Two, a look back at "The Natural" (1984).Amy Daughters' websiteA...
2021-12-1857 minHooks & RunsEp. 77 - Bridegrooms, Orphans and Perfectos! Oh My!In Chapter One this week, the Houston Rockets' unprecedented winning streak; a big loss by Oklahoma City; and which is more boring - a blowout basketball game or a blowout baseball game? In Chapter Two, Bridegrooms, Orphans and Perfectos, oh my! The gang takes a look at National League team name changes through the decades. In Chapter Three, our review of "Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson," the New York Times produced documentary on the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show incident now streaming on Hulu.Errata - The Astros, not the Rockets, were accused of sign stealing...
2021-12-101h 03Hooks & RunsEp. 76 - A Baseball Season When Hitters Reigned Supreme w/ Lew FreedmanLew Freedman is a journalist and prolific author whose latest book, "1930: The Story of a Baseball Season When Hitters Reigned Supreme," examines baseball's most offensive season. Teams hit over .310, an entire league hit .300 and pitchers ran for cover. Freedman, who covered sports for the Chicago Tribune and Philadelphia Inquirer, among others. This was a fun discussion about baseball at the lively ball era's height and colorful players like Lefty O'Doul, Babe Ruth, Hack Wilson and Lefty Grove roamed the diamond.In Chapter Two, Andrew and Craig review a busy Thanksgiving week that saw MLB teams spend over...
2021-12-0247 minHooks & RunsEp. 75 - If It's Something That Happens, It's Going to Be a Sad Day In BaltimoreBut really now, should Hooks & Runs be trolling the Orioles? In Chapter 1, Andrew and Craig explore Lady Antebellum's rebranding controversy, MLB's major award winners, and Justin Verlander's deal with the Astros. In Chapter 2, they kick off a series on baseball records that are over 100 years old, and in Chapter 3, a nostalgic look back to Pearl Jam's "Ten" and Nirvana's "Nevermind," released 30 years ago this late summer, early fall.Errata: Lady A's first band was known as " Lady A & the Baby Blues Funk Band." Craig is correct; Bill Virdon managed the Astros in 1980. Bob Lillis replaced hi...
2021-11-2557 minHooks & RunsEp. 74 - Roller Derby & Sci-Fi & Coaching Carousels & MoneyballAndrew and Craig begin the episode with Q & A; from the college football coaching carousel to early free agent signings to the Rockets' futility to the roller derby's Guardians' lawsuit against baseball's guardians to Carlos Correa's status to progress (or not) on baseball's collective bargaining negotiations. From there, chapter two looks back at the film "Moneyball," ten years after its release.Errata: The Cleveland Buckeyes played in the Negro American League, not the Negro National League; Oakland won 103 games in 2002, not 101; Cleveland broke the A's AL consecutive wins record in 2017 with 22 straight wins; while Jeremy Giambi was...
2021-11-1844 minHooks & RunsEp. 73 - 14 Runs, 7 Hits, 3 Walks, 1 HBP and 5 Senator Errors LaterThis week, Andrew and Craig take a final, wistful look at the 2021 World Series and are happy they do not have to spend to off-season grousing over a blown call or single lost opportunity They also review the crowded free agent shortstop field, Justin Verlander's possible return to Houston and Buster Posey's retirement. In Chapter 2, a look at baseball's biggest innings, starting with a 17 run inning in Boston in the early 50's and wrapping up with a crazy 14-run inning in Griffith Stadium in 1920. In Chapter 3, Led Zeppelin's fourth album turned 50 on November 8th -- do we really care?
2021-11-1250 minHooks & RunsEp. 72 - Seeing the World Through Baseball w/ Cousin Wolf (Matt Halvorson)As World Series, Game Six gets underway, Craig and Andrew welcome Cousin Wolf, the indie-folk music project by Matt Halvorson, a Seattle-based musician, songwriter, artist, and activist. Cousin Wolf has released videos and songs this year about some interesting, compelling baseball players - players like Jackie Robinson, Lou Gehrig, Carl Mays to name three. These songs, nine ultimately, will be released in the album, "Nine Innings," next year. You can hear the songs on Cousin Wolf's website (see the link above), buy the songs on his Bandcamp page, and see his videos on his YouTube page. Wolf/Halvorson, is...
2021-11-0440 minHooks & RunsEp. 71 - The Quest for a Gentleman's CIn this episode, Craig and Andrew break down the Astros vs Braves World Series. Not surprisingly, both predict the Astros to win but not entirely without reservation. In the second segment Andrew grades Craig's pre-season individual award selections. Craig's picks from Episode 55.Check It Out!Craig: Miko Marks & the Resurrectors, "Race Records" on SpotifyAndrew: Nothing More, "Fade In/Fade Out" (Abbey Road acoustic) on SpotifyPrevious Episodes Referenced:Ep. 55 - The New York Mets and the N. L. East w/ Allison McCague Social MediaCraig Estlinbaum on Twitter
2021-10-2839 minHooks & RunsEp. 70 - Hooks & Runs Returns!Hooks & Runs' one-month summer hiatus turned into almost four but we're back, now recording live at Shades Nightclub, in west Bay City. In this episode, Craig and guest co-host Andrew look at the League Championship Series that we now know produced a Houston Astro vs Atlanta Brave World Series. Also, a foray into the inevitable Babe Ruth vs Shohei Ohtani comparison plus Andrew grades Craig's preseason predictions. Previous episodes referenced:Ep. 53 - The Colorado Rockies & the NL West w/ Noah YinglingEp. 54 - The Seattle Mariners & The A.L. West w/ Ryota NishinoEp. 55 - Th...
2021-10-2548 min
Not Holier Than Youepisode six: reconciling, pt 2Episode Six: Reconciling, pt 2Reconciling is about welcoming others into relationship. Certainly there are many other facets to reconciliation that can be addressed, but in the absence of “conflict”, reconciliation is simply about finding commonality, developing relationship, and building unity. I got a little tripped up on my definition of hospitality in the New Testament. I had the right Greek words, I just had them in the wrong order. Xenophilia is the word translated as hospitality. You might notice it is similar to another familiar word, xenophobia, when means fear of others. Xenophobia usually leads to i...
2021-02-1800 min
Flint Catholic PodcastInterview Episode: Craig Pohl, Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of LansingToday we travel to Lansing to speak to the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lansing, Craig Pohl!
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2020-11-2358 minFlint Catholic PodcastOld Testament Overview #BYOB. Interview: Craig PohlToday I run as fast as possible to narrate the overarching story of the Old Testament. After the announcements, we speak with Craig Pohl, the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lansing. In this episode, we'll have a segment from the full interview, which will be released later this week.
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2020-11-2044 min
Jew Talkin' To Me?Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Matt Kirshen and Lucie PohlJoin Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 15 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are comedians Matt Kirshen and Lucie Pohl.Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show.Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkinLots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a 5* revi...
2020-11-1336 min