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Season 1: Fall of the Shah A tale of power, betrayal and fear. Taking you back to the 1970s, when the Iranian Revolution would change the world forever. A nine-part drama. Season 2: Fukushima A tsunami hits the Japanese nuclear plant. The disaster told in a seven-part drama. As the energy company and politicians in Tokyo lose control, the reactors become unstable and a “suicide squad” of older workers is sent inside. This drama follows the heroes who fight to contain the disaster and those w ...
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Short Hops & Tall Tales

Noah Scott, Brandon Riddle

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Noah Scott and Brandon Riddle bring you some of the wildest stories behind baseball's most iconic players, quotes, games, and more. It's a baseball podcast for people that don't like baseball (yet!), and for lifelong fans, an engaging dive into the sport's storied past.
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Former energy company executive Suto, was supposed to ensure that accidents like this couldn’t happen. Ten years later, he searches for atonement. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesTutor: Kevin ShenGuard: Matt McCooeySanae: Naoko Mori Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter R…
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Years after the disaster, one of the “suicide squad” questions his heroism in a town of ghosts. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesIto: Matt McCooeyKeiko: Naoko Mori Fukushima is written by Adrian PenkethSound design is by Peter RingroseProduced by Toby Swift and Sasha YevtushenkoCommissioned by Sim…
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“We are at war….” Politicians seize control. And then a breakthrough; can the disaster be contained? A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaPrime minister: Kevin ShenHosono: Sadao UedaMayor: Akira KoieyamaAide: Nino Furuhata Narrator: Romola Garai Fukushima is written by Adrian Penke…
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The reactors are unstable. A “suicide squad” of older workers is sent inside and young staff are evacuated. Pressure levels are dangerously high, raising the chances of another explosion. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaPrime Minister: Kevin ShenSaito: Sadao UedaShimada: Akira…
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A massive explosion rocks the stricken power plant. Can the reactors be cooled? The nuclear plant manager has an unorthodox plan to prevent further disaster. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaPrime minister: Kevin ShenSaito: Sadao UedaMatsui: Akira KoieyamaKojima: Matt McCooeyKa…
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Japan battles to maintain control in the face of nuclear disaster. Can catastrophe be averted? A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaSaito: Sadao UedaIto: Matt McCooeyShimada: Akira KoieyamaNarrator: Romola GaraiReporter: Kevin ShenReporter: Naoko Mori Worker: Nino Furuhata Fukushim…
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Japan’s nuclear plant is hit as an immense wave surges past defences and floods reactors. It’s a desperate fight to contain a disaster. A drama about the events of March 2011. Cast:Suto: Togo IgawaAkiko: Ami Okumura JonesYoshida: Eiji MiharaSaito: Sadao UedaIto: Matt McCooeyShimada: Akira KoieyamaNarrator: Romola GaraiReporter: Kevin ShenReporter: …
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah are back with a brand new episode! This one is an origin story of sorts, as they dive into the remarkable Milt Mason, a man who braved living at the top of the scoreboard at Milwaukee County Stadium. They also explored the roots of the phrase "Around the Horn," and debut a frightening new game where they dra…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — The grass is cut, the birds are chirping, and Brandon and Noah are back with a very special Opening Day (weekend) episode!! We revel in our excitement for the new year, then tell a very special story about one of the most incredible players in baseball history— the great Jim Abbott. It's one you won't want to miss! Timesta…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah are back, and baseball is hot on their heels! They gear up for the upcoming season with a dive into more Japanese baseball history with the story of one of the greatest pitchers of all time— Eiji Sawamura. Then, they dive back into the pickle jar for more fun baseball slang, before a segment on rules: the ne…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon and Noah are back and baseball is right around the corner! They kick off the episode learning all they can about the newest baseball star to make the jump from Japan to the U.S., the Cubs' newest outfielder, Seiya Suzuki! Then, they look for meaning in the oft-used term "the dog days of summer," before rounding thi…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah are back, recording moments after the end of the MLB owner's lockout. They react to the good news and new CBA, and then take a loopy journey into one of baseball's most exclusive clubs: the best players to wear #0. Plus, they dig up more weird baseball slang in a new edition of the Pickle Jar: "Rooster Tails…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon and Noah go deep in a story about the Mexican baseball legend, the great Héctor Espino! Then, they get in another argument as they try to sort out a trio of iconic outfielders: Duke Snider, Andruw Jones, and Jim Edmonds! Plus, the story of the first radar guns and 100mph pitchers! Timestamps: (01:52) Pickoff Trivia…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Noah and Brandon are back with another episode, and this time, it's all about pranks. They unearth a rapidly escalating gag war between the Hall of Famer Don Drysdale and the Cardinals' Ken Boyer, featuring a cameo from Ol' Blue Eyes himself! Then, they dive into another wild story, this time surrounding a trade from the M…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — We have a doozy of an episode this week, as Noah and Brandon explore the awe-inspiring story of one of Noah's favorite ballplayers of all time, Eric Davis. We explore one of the premier talents of the 1980s, compared to Mays, Aaron, and Clemente, and one of the greatest 162 game stretches in baseball history. More than tha…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah are joined by baseball writer Patrick Ellington! Patrick shares the origin of his interest in baseball and writing, along with a story from his time covering the minors! Then, Brandon & Noah explore more baseball slang and the '5 O'Clock Hitter,' along with a wild story about Yankees pitchers not switching w…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon and Noah are back (and now on Saturdays!) with a brand new episode featuring an old pitching soul, the talented fireballer Roy Oswalt! Find out why we call him a pitcher out of time, and why he feels like he should be from 1920. Then, an actual story from that time period, as Brandon recounts the rise and fall of t…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — (This episode has visual elements available next week in the video recording on YouTube that greatly enhances the viewing experience.) Join us for a very special LIVE episode, recorded at Pitcher List's 2022 Pitch Con!! Brandon & Noah team up to help raise money for Feeding America, and break out two iconic stories from ba…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah are back and diving into one of America's most interesting legends: the origin of the high five! Plus, they learn about the legacy of one of baseball's most important players, Glenn Burke, in the process. Then, Brandon takes us on a wild trip to learn all about the eccentric Chicken Hawks! Tune in now! Times…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Short Hops is back to kick off the new year with a bang, with a pair of baseball stories you're going to have to see (hear?) to believe. Noah digs up some legendary quotes with the enigmatic Bill "Spaceman" Lee, and Brandon dives deep into one of the first instances of women partaking in America's Pastime. Listen now! Time…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — We're back with a very mature episode of Short Hops & Tall Tales! Brandon leads off with an odd experiment undertaken by the 1960s Cubs — a rotating 'college' of coaches? Then we take to the sea to get to the bottom of one of baseball's most commonly used slang terms! All of that and more, on a festive edition of Short Hop…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon and Noah are back with a fun Hall of Fame twist! They lead off with a discussion about the Veterans Committee Inductees (and get angry for Dick Allen), and reflect on several players that they kind of already assumed were in the Hall of Fame already. Then, rather than rehash the same Hall ballot discussion again, t…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah get excited for a long-awaited episode, all about the magic and mystique of knuckleballs! They talk about what makes the pitch such a unique part of baseball lore, as well as some of its most infamous pitchers. Brandon reads a tribute to the many battered and beleaguered catchers behind the plate that have a…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah are back to chat all about the somewhat surprising retirement of Buster Posey, along with the player retirements that have had the biggest impact on us as fans. PLUS, baseball stadiums are weird! Let's talk about it. Timestamps Pickoff Trivia! (02:34) A Buster Posey Career Retrospective (05:30) Buster & Benc…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales — Brandon & Noah are back in action with an autumnal baseball harvest, featuring beanballs, clutch home runs, and our thoughts on the 2021 World Series. PLUS, the episode wouldn't be complete without a Yogi Berra cameo!! Timestamps Pickoff Trivia! Leaders in HBP (02:51) The Shot Heard 'Round the World (11:30) Yogi Beats Traf…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales - Noah (@noahascott6) is joined by Pitcher List's own Dave Cherman (@DaveCherman) this week for a wacky episode about one of baseball's most legendary players. Plus, we get to the bottom of whatever a "duck snort" is, and close things out with the return of Rent/Extend/Cut! All that and so much more on this episode of Short …
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Short Hops & Tall Tales - Brandon (@bdriddle) and Noah(@noahascott6) are back and covering a lot of ground this week with a Halloween(ish) episode! First, we unearth up long-dormant baseball trauma while digging into the origins of Cardinals Devil Magic™. Then, Brandon takes us on a surprising and entertaining journey into baseball's past as he res…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales - Hold on to your handlebars, as this episode is all about scruff. Noah & Brandon dive into the history of one of baseball's most ridiculous team rules: the Yankees' strict facial hair code. Then, we talk (barber) shop and list off some of our favorite all-time baseball whiskers, both past and present. Finally, we wrap thing…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales - Brandon (@bdriddle) & Noah (@noahascott6) are back with a brand-new episode and more weird baseball! First, Noah digs into MLB's best-kept secret — its magical baseball mud, and the family that safeguards it. Then, Brandon unravels a story of two baseball siblings with a couple of iconic nicknames: Bubbles & Pinky Hargrave…
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Short Hops & Tall Tales - Brandon and Noah are back and their stomachs are rumbling for this food-filled episode where they dive into the origins of some of baseball's most iconic ballpark snacks! PLUS: A pitcher struck by lightning and staying in the game? Only in baseball. All of that and more in a brand new episode! Timestamps 01:43 - Pickoff Tr…
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We are back with a tall tale dating back to baseball's earliest days, when Mike Kilroy allegedly cleaved a baseball in half with an axe on his way to winning a game for his team 2.5-2. We also give our impressions from MLB's Field of Dreams game, as well as take a deep dive on the real Moonlight Graham. Plus, the Pickle Jar! Timestamps: 04:50 - The…
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We are back with the 20th(!!) installment of Short Hops & Tall Tales, and bringing it back to our roots with some dynamite baseball nicknames and stories. We go in-depth on one of baseball's most infamous legends, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, and attempt to get to the bottom of his involvement in MLB's Original Sin, the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Then, Bra…
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Brandon & Noah are back, and things are looking a little different around the league. We talk about the Cleveland Guardians rebrand, some Gold Glove trivia, and Brandon's recent trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown! PLUS: Our favorite power and speed double threats! 01:55 - The Cleveland Guardians and Team Rebrands 10:27 - Strange Jerse…
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In this special All-Star edition of Short Hops & Tall Tales, Noah and Brandon marvel at the outstanding first half of the season from Shohei Ohtani, as well as its historical context and importance. They also bring you a All-Star Break primer, picking their favorites to win the Home Run Derby and recounting some of the best All-Star Game moments of…
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Brandon & Noah are back with an episode that touches all corners of baseball history! We chat about the great Tuffy Rhodes and his bid to become Japan's Home Run King, the hilarious (and pretentious) origins of the phrase "Uncle Charlie," and the legendary story of the first (and only?) no-hitter thrown on LSD. It's an action-packed episode that yo…
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For the first time ever, Short Hops & Tall Tales is joined by a World Series Champion! It's the architect and general manager of the miracle 1988 Dodgers team, Fred Claire! In addition to talking about constructing one of the most iconic championship teams in baseball history, we chat about Fred's battle with cancer and how he fought back with help…
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We are joined this week by Fangraphs analyst and all-around cool baseball person, Justin Choi! Justin comes on and shares some of the players and experiences that inspired his love of baseball, and we talk about baseball in Korea and the KBO! PLUS: Brandon leads us in a fun discussion about Molly Knight's book, The Best Team Money Can Buy, and the …
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