Beste Great Game podcaster (2025)

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Lou Gehrig Day, The 100th Anniversary 45:22

9h ago45:22

45:22

Tim and his son Jeff chat all things baseball and all things family. This episode is a special one giving the significance of the day they are filming, it is Lou Gehrig Day! We chat about an amazing homer from Elly de la Cruz which was bigger than baseball. Plus some stats you won't believe with our Quirkjians. We ripped open some cards again, glad…

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Episode 46: Last Turn Madness with Justin and Sam 1:04:13

15d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We finally got to sit down with some passionate Megagame aficionados (Justin from Adelaide Megagames and Sam from Basenti Games) and get to the bottom of Last Turn Madness - the good, the bad and the ugly! The Great Game theme is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balrog…

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Raleigh, Shohei And Lots Of Ks 35:33

5d ago35:33

35:33

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian discuss a variety of baseball topics, including memorable players, personal stories, and insights into the current MLB season. Jeff traveled to Las Vegas with his almost two year old on his own and we had to get a recap of that. They share anecdotes about their experiences, highlight significant moments in baseball history, an…

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Bob Ryan, Hall Of Fame Basketball Writer and Certified Seamhead 51:52

6d ago51:52

51:52

Tim Kurkjian and Jeff Kurkjian interview Bob Ryan, a legendary sports writer known for his deep knowledge of baseball and basketball. The discussion covers Bob's early influences in baseball, his admiration for players like Willie Mays and Bill Russell, and the importance of minor league baseball in shaping major league talent. They also explore Bo…

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Did I Ever Tell You Walter Johnson High School Won A State Championship? 43:58

7d ago43:58

43:58

In this episode, Jeff and Tim Kurkjian reflect on Memorial Day, honoring those who served, including Tim's father. They share personal anecdotes about family and friends, including the late Jim Henneman, a respected baseball writer. The conversation shifts to Major League Baseball updates, discussing player performances and records. They also share…

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Baseball: Poetry In Motion 38:38

12d ago38:38

38:38

Jeff and Tim Kurkjian explore various themes in baseball, including family connections, milestones, managerial changes, and the challenges faced by official scorers. They share personal anecdotes, discuss the struggles of teams like the Orioles and Pirates, and reflect on the importance of balancing family and professional commitments in the world …

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Broadcaster Jim Deshaies: 84 Wins, One HOF Vote, A Million Laughs 46:14

13d ago46:14

46:14

Jim Deshaies shares his journey from a small town in New York to becoming a Major League pitcher and broadcaster. He recounts memorable experiences, including his unique connection to the Andy Griffith Show, his college choices, and his remarkable achievement of striking out the first eight batters in a game. Deshaies also humorously reflects on hi…

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Rivalry Week, Easier Done Than Said 39:54

14d ago39:54

39:54

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian explore various themes surrounding baseball, family dynamics, and personal anecdotes. They discuss the excitement of rivalry week in baseball, the joys and challenges of grandparenting, and the impact of managerial changes on team performance. The conversation also highlights the remarkable achievements of players like Shohei …

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No. 14 On The 15th 35:19

19d ago35:19

35:19

In this episode, Jeff and Tim Kurkjian discuss the recent announcement regarding Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson's status with Major League Baseball. They delve into the complexities of the Hall of Fame voting process and the differing perspectives of former players versus fans. The conversation shifts to current MLB highlights, including Javi B…

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Steve Rushin and Pope Leo XIV 49:34

20d ago49:34

49:34

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian chat with their friend Steve Rushin! It starts with ear health and leads us to unique golfing experiences, and a memorable basketball game with Adam Sandler. They also discuss the significance of Strat-O-Matic baseball in their lives, but most notably, they discuss Pope Leo's love of baseball and the Chicago White Sox. They de…

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Quarter Pole, Baseball Is Rolling (Plus A Surprise Guest) 42:49

21d ago42:49

42:49

It's hard to believe we are a quarter of the way through the season and already, there are so many insane story lines happening in our game. We recap a great Mother's Day in our lives and of course, in baseball. Pope Leo is a baseball fan and we have the proof. Tim Kurkjian's special Team Tim this week promises not to offend but will make you chuck…

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Good Ole Country Hardball 43:46

26d ago43:46

43:46

Three times a week, you can hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian. Whether it's the greatest player at each organization or the best players to wear each number (today #13 and #14). We've got it all for you. Jeff is live from Dallas, Texas, so he's in full country mode. The two go head-to-head with Team Tim against Team Jeff. And our Seamhead loves baseb…

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Tom Glavine, Baseball (And Almost Hockey) Hall of Famer 54:27

27d ago54:27

54:27

Tom Glavine is a Hall of Fame baseball pitcher but also was drafted in the 1984 NHL Draft! Amidst the Stanley Cup Playoffs, we brought him not only to talk about his amazing baseball career but about what could have been his amazing hockey career. We talk about Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and a bevy of other amazing Hall of Famers with Glav…

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May The 4th Be Without Tim Kurkjian 35:05

28d ago35:05

35:05

Three times a week now you hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays we bring brand new baseball content. Takeaways from happenings in the game, Quirkjians about the stats happening in real time and poking and prodding from the father son duo. Today we hear about Babe Ruth and Willie Mays #OnThisDate in baseball history. R…

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MAY I Have Another? 41:43

1M ago41:43

41:43

Right off the back, want to apologize for some minor audio issues on Jeff's end. No, not Tim! He did everything right. Jeff had issues! Happy May 1st everybody. Thanks for listening. We've got a Team Tim to celebrate something special in Jeff's life. The best Houston Astro of all time. The greatest number eleven and twelve are discussed. Plus Ricke…

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Steve Sparks, Big League Pitcher Turned Seamhead Broadcaster 48:51

1M ago48:51

48:51

Steve Sparks is hilarious, there's no way around that. He doesn't miss an episode of this show despite being a broadcaster for the Houston Astros; that job will keep you busy. He was a knuckleballer (one of the few) and his way of getting there is fascinating. He shares stories of three different Bobs (Uecker, Gibson and Feller), one of which will …

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The 4th Be With Eugenio 34:04

1M ago34:04

34:04

This week, Tim and Jeff discuss a crazy weekend in baseball but first apologize for a HUGE mistake they made on the show last week. Qurikjians, Takeaways and a strange Kurkjian Quandary make this a show you cannot miss. Team Tim is guessed by Jeff after just one name, shocking Tim into next century. AJ Hinch gets a nod for being an incredible manag…

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A Month In, A Month Out(standing) 31:08

1M ago31:08

31:08

Three days a week now you can hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian. Takeaways from a couple days in baseball, Quirkjians as well but most importantly, who are the greatest number 9 and number 10 of all time? Plus, the Mets fans are going to debate who is the greatest player to play for them of all time. We hear from another Seamhead, you can submit your…

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Mel Kiper, NFL Draft Expert 34:00

1M ago34:00

34:00

Two of the best experts in their own right meet to chat all about the game of baseball. Tim Kurkjian is a Hall of Fame baseball writer and Mel Kiper is THE voice of knowledge for all things surrounding the NFL Draft. Together, along with Tim's son Jeff, they chat about Mel's love of the game from the beginning growing up in Maryland. We also talk a…

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April Madness 32:46

1M ago32:46

32:46

Tim and Jeff go back and forth with some great Quirkjians and Takeaways from what was a pretty insane weekend of baseball. A lot of talk of official scoring decisions (we don't say that often) plus we celebrate a birthday of a very good friend of ours, Terry Francona. We open a brand new deck of cards and Tim admits that something was in the drivew…

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Happy (Luke) Easter 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

Tim Kurkjian's All Easter Team for Team Tim is iconic and not as much of a stretch as he says it is. The pitcher who figured out his curveball was nasty and the mystery of the Detroit Tigers. We also explore the greatest Philadelphia Phillies player of all time, the best player to ever wear number eight and Tim gets schooled on TikTok! Remember, no…

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Coach Jim Boeheim Live From Syracuse 50:39

2M ago50:39

50:39

This week we hear from Hall of Fame Coach Jim Boeheim. There's no hiding that this man loves his baseball and loves all things sports. Jeff and his sister, Kelly, are both Syracuse University graduates. Tim sent his only two kids to land of the Orange for college and this guest is connected to the show in so many ways. We discuss Otto The Orange, K…

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Jackie Day, The Most Important Day 29:20

2M ago29:20

29:20

It isn't passed us just how important today is, Jackie Robinson Day. In fact, we dive deep into just why he was so important to our game. We also bring you a very important announcement for the future of the podcast (yes, more changes but they are GOOD changes that will make you happy). Don't look passed our Quirkjians this week that include strike…

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The Masters Of Baseball 41:46

2M ago41:46

41:46

Where golf meets baseball this time on "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" We have some of the best stories crossing these great sports. Plus a Kurkjian Quandary that will have everyone thinking about their own athleticism. The best number six and seven of all time is not up for debate, according to Tim Kurkjian. How do players keep warm during these …

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Catching Hank Aaron's 715th, Tom House Joins 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Today we are joined by Tom House who caught Hank Aaron's 715th homerun on this date 51 years ago. He has spent his entire life in baseball, a former Major Leaguer turned coach and more in the game we all love. He shares Nolan Ryan, Satchell Paige, Hank Aaron and more stories that will have your jaw on the floor. Plus, Tim shares his on personal ane…

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One Week Down & What A Week It Was 37:28

2M ago37:28

37:28

Another Friday edition of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" brings you a recap of the crazy first week of baseball. And we aren't just saying that, it truly has been unbelievable. The Dodgers and Padres, wow, and the Braves, eek. Plus a player that has a personal connection to the Kurkjian family had a monster night on Monday night. Who is the great…

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Wacky Weekend, Dallas Braden Our Wacky/Wonderful Guest 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

We've got a real treat for you today. Our guest, Dallas Braden, kept us entertained and also made us cry. He gave us great perspective on how Athletics fans are feeling right now. Plus he revisited his days working with Tim at ESPN including the very last game he broadcasted with the company that may or may not have led to him no longer working the…

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Say Hey, Opening Day 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

Welcome to the first Friday episode of the REGULAR season and boy are we glad to be here with you. Tim Kurkjian, the Hall of Fame baseball writer, with his son, Jeff, have immediate reactions to the first games on Opening Day. The best part? These stats and fun facts you aren't getting anywhere else. One player continues an insane Opening Day strea…

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Adam (Dunn) and (Opening Day) Eve 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Join Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff for an exciting take on baseball in 2025. Each week, this father-son podcast will talk baseball in a way you just aren't hearing on other shows. With laughter, light and love, this podcast is certain to be a baseball fan favorite. Opening Day 2025 is upon us so we are joined by Adam Dunn who shares an incredible O…

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Where March Madness Meets MLB 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

Welcome to our first official FRIDAY episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" We recap (briefly) the Tokyo Series. We dive straight into March Madness with Team Tim March Madness Edition, this one was real creative. A Kurkjian Quandary about Japan vs. Major League Baseball will have your head scratching. Ozzie To Orel begins as Tim Kurkjian outl…

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Opening Day: Shohei, Yoshi, Shota, Roki & Eduardo 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

We are joined by Eduardo Perez, per tradition, for our first regular season episode of the 2025 season. He played in Japan during his career and has such an interesting perspective during his time there. He also tells us about wanting to pluck something off of President Barack Obama, the time his mom yelled at him during a game and the impact Pete …

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Keith Hernandez, Fellow Strat-O-Matic Hall of Famer 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Keith Hernandez joins us as a member of the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame. Oh yeah, and he was a really REALLY good MLB player as well. He makes it onto a special "Best of All-Tim" team that we hear about. Tim Kurkjian was just inducted into the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame, and we hear his best stories of the game. Trout, Ohtani and more updates from K…

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Episode 45: This City Sucks with Chris 1:08:28

3M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The gang talks to Chris from Melbourne Megagames about This City Sucks - a game about vampires, turf wars, real estate and auctions... and figuring out what the hell happened to the mayor! The Great Game theme is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balrog Boogie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by the Di…

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Maddon Love With Baseball 1:12:26

4M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

SPRING TRAINING IS HERE! What an exciting time for baseball fans, Joe Maddon joins us this week to share his favorite Spring Training stories. He also talks about that amazing 2016 curse-breaking season with the Chicago Cubs. Tim Kurkjian takes us down memory lane of his favorite Spring Training memories from covering 45 years of it all. We want to…

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Episode 44: Tales from the Scrapheap 1:22:11

4M ago1:22:11

1:22:11

Keep in touch:⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jack and Pat delve into the dire archives for designs and concepts that landed in their scrapheap - not gone, not forgotten, but long-abandoned ideas that just didn't make it. The Great Game theme is⁠⁠⁠⁠Balrog Boogie⁠⁠⁠⁠ by the Diablo Swing Orchestra T…

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Football & Phil Nevin 58:26

4M ago58:26

58:26

How fitting? With the 2025 Super Bowl coming up this week, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian bring you a football packed episode that is perfect for all baseball fans. Our guest is Phil Nevin, who was a college football and baseball player and a long-time MLB player. He later became a coach and then a Major League manager of a team that had both Shohei Ohtani …

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#8 - California Inferno: The Smoke behind the fires 9:25

4M ago9:25

9:25

Send us a text In this episode of The Great Game, we explore the fiery battleground that is California—both literally and figuratively. As wildfires rage across the Golden State, so too do the flames of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political blame games. From Trump’s criticisms of forest management to wild claims of “directed energy wea…

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#7 - JD Vance - From Trump's Enemy to Best Friend 8:16

4M ago8:16

8:16

Send us a text In this episode of The Great Game, we unravel the complex and controversial rise of JD Vance, the newly minted Vice President of the United States. Once a vocal critic of Donald Trump, Vance has undergone a remarkable transformation—from outspoken detractor to loyal ally. How did this shift happen, and what does it reveal about the e…

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#6 - Elon Musk's Nazi Salute: The Billionaire's Bizarre Behavior 9:19

4M ago9:19

9:19

Send us a text In this episode of The Great Game, we dive headfirst into one of the most shocking and controversial moments of the year: Elon Musk’s alleged Nazi salute. Was it an awkward misstep, a deliberate provocation, or something far more sinister? We unpack the fallout from Musk’s gesture at a public event, the public reactions from groups l…

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#5 - Australia Day or Invasion Day? The Controversy Dividing a Nation 9:25

4M ago9:25

9:25

Send us a text Is Australia Day a celebration of national pride or a painful reminder of colonial trauma? In this episode of The Great Game, we unravel the fierce debate surrounding January 26. From the historical roots of the day to the rising calls for change, we examine the perspectives of Indigenous Australians, political leaders, and a divided…

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Episode 43: Bound by Desire with Ben 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠ We regroup with the Architect of Megagames, Ben of BKGameDesign, to tackle the romance-inspired megagame Bound by Desire. We talk about the secret to getting megagamers to a megagame, why Lady McStuffin' Face is so insidious, and just how dangerous roman…

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Three New MLB Hall Of Famers For 2025 39:22

4M ago39:22

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We took this time to chat about the careers of Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner and tell some stories that only Tim Kurkjian would know about these players. They will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July of 2025. Plus, we opened another deck of cards live on the show, chatted about an app Tim finally downloaded (…

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Episode 42: Team Time - Councils 1:35:39

5M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For the inaugural session of Team Time, Jack, Pat, Ben and Ciaran hash out what's going on with councils in megagames and ask the question - do we really need 'em? Find Ciaran and Trenton over at the Megagame Coalition and True North megagame serv…

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Coaches! Key To The Best Game, Live From ABCA 2025 59:44

5M ago59:44

59:44

Big shoutout and thanks to our friends at GameChanger for having us in their incredible booth, along with Mevo who provided a couple extra cameras! We discuss some of Tim's favorite coach stories. We were joined by the head coach of Catholic University's baseball team, Ross Natoli. He carries a special place in the Kurkjian family that you will lea…

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Episode 41: Our 10 Years of Megagaming 43:29

5M ago43:29

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Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Just in time for the New Year, it's our self-indulgent, parasocial, bottle episode. Jack and Pat talk about what 10 years of megagaming has done to them. The Great Game theme is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Balrog Boogie⁠⁠⁠⁠ by the Diablo Swing Orchestra The Great Game logo …

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Holiday Special From Tim & Jeff 27:58

5M ago27:58

27:58

We discuss the unfortunate passing of a MLB Hall of Famer and the impact he made on this great game. Filming from Tim's office in Maryland, a special guest joined us on the couch for the entire episode. We opened up cards for "It's In The Cards," still looking for a debut patch in our Topps deck. We also hear a Best Of All-Tim team all about Christ…

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Episode 40: Megagame Bugbears 1:31:03

5M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Keep in touch: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/greatgamepod⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you down for some Agency Death? A bit of Player Lock? Maybe a journey into the Three Table Trap? Or do you just want to hear Jack further his vendetta against the English and their tea? Whatever you're here for, we've got it. We round out 40 episodes…

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The Best Of The Great Game 2024 1:12:15

6M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

We have been looking forward to releasing this episode all year long. Our Best Of 2024 Episode features one highlight moment from every single interview we did this season. But we aren't just looking back, we also talk offseason. The biggest signing without a doubt is Juan Soto to the New York Mets. Tim Kurkjian's reaction along with a hilarious mo…

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MLB Awards Reactions Plus Tim Kurkjian, The Movie Star 41:05

6M ago41:05

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This week, Tim and Jeff recap the awards winners in Major League Baseball. We also bring back "It's In The Cards" in search of the Paul Skenes Debut Patch rookie card. You can actually watch us open the deck on our YouTube page linked below. And we get (even though it's November) This Day In Baseball History. We also welcomed in Jodi Michelle Cutle…

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Offseason, What Do We Do Now? 12:16

7M ago12:16

12:16

Thank you for a great first regular and postseason of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" But now, the question so many have asked us, what's going to happen during the offseason? Well, have no fear, Tim and Jeff are here. Moving to every two weeks during the offseason but still keeping you smiling and laughing (we like to hope). Don't forget, special…

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