Baseball And Bbq

Baseball or Barbecue?  No need to choose as we bring you two great guests.Russ Salzberg has been involved in sports media of one type or another for more than 30 years.  He is a wonderful example of someone who had a dream and made it come true.  Whether it is on television, radio, or his podcast, he endears himself with his audience in a way that makes you realize he is a sports fan just like you and me.Is he opinionated?  You better believe it.Will you always agree with him?  Of course not.  Who doesn't like a good debate once in a while?Will you want to hear every word he has to say?  Absolutely.  He is knowledgeable, entertaining, and extremely interesting.Filled with stories from his many years in the business, we were thrilled to speak with him and hope you will be thoroughly entertained.John Maguire is a host on the extremely popular podcast, Pit Life BBQ.  The show can be found live on Facebook every Tuesday at 5:00 pm EST and is then released in podcast form and available wherever you prefer to liste

Bringing you two great guests for your listening pleasure:Mark Healey, author of Gotham Baseball:  New York's All-Time Team and LisaJo Goetter of BBQ GuruMark Healey has written an outstanding book which baseball fans will absolutely love.  His writing style will make you feel like you are having a conversation with one of your buddies on the greatest baseball players at each position that have ever played in New York.  New York's long baseball history offers many choices as he has the New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, and New York Mets to choose from.  He also picks the best manager, general manager, and owner in all of New York's illustrious baseball history.Mark discusses the book, including some of the wonderful stories and how his choices were made.  He really is a delightful guest who will surely entertain you.LisaJo Goetter is the marketing and fulfillment coordinator at BBQ Guru and after her numerous appearances, she is a true friend of the show.  We have her on to talk about the n

This week, Baseball and BBQ talks to Wall Street Journal, National Baseball Writer and author of the new book, Swing Kings - Jared Diamond.  This is the inside story of Baseball's Home Run Revolution. Told superbly by Jared Diamond.  Swing Kings is on sale now and available in Hardcover, ebook and digital audio.We also throw in some BBQ News !email us - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqIntstagram - baseballandbarbecueFacebook - Baseball and BBQYouTube - BaseballandBBQWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com   

 Episode 56 is a grand slam as we welcome not one, not two, but three exciting guests.Gary Looney, whom Jeff met on his recent trip to Arizona, kicks things off. Gary works at the Los Angeles Angels spring training camp complex and Jeff definitely lucked out meeting him. Gary discusses the ins and outs of training camp and his thoughts on the Angels upcoming season.  Please note this was recorded a few weeks prior to baseball being delayed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but baseball fans will enjoy this immensely as we long for the season to begin.If you are a fan of live fire cooking or even cooking in general, you must get to know our next guest, Greg Rempe.  His long and illustrious tenure as innovator and outstanding host of The BBQ Central Show is unmatched and it is what every barbecue podcast should aspire to.  His show can be heard live every Tuesday night from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm and is released in podcast format; the first hour on Wednesday and the second hour on Thursday.  Then on Fridays you can

Big BIG Epsiode #55Len and Jeff are joined by two exciting guests who provide two wonderful interviews.Meathead Goldwyn, author of Meathead:  The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling and also from the website, https://amazingribs.com/ joins the show to talk about his career, St. Patrick's Day, Corned Beef, Pastrami and so much more in a very entertaining fashion.Anika Orrock, author and illustrator of the new book, The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.  If you thought you knew it all from the movie, A League of Their Own, think again.  Anika will enlighten us with actual stories from the women themselves and where women’s baseball is headed.  The book will be available on March 10, 2020.  A must for any baseball library collection.  Check out all of Anika's work at https://www.anikaorrock.com/We once again end the show with the wonderful baseball song, “Baseball Always Brings You Home” from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Call the Show - 516-855-8214Email - baseballand

Jam packed Episode #54.First we have Gary Mack who rants on several baseball subjects including commissioner Rob Manfred. Gary hosts or co-hosts several Podcasts.  Go to www.anchor.fm/baseballradiotalkshowwww.anchor.fm/metsmusingswww.anchor.fm/talkinggoldwithgaryand check them outLen tells us about a book he received called "Smoked, One Man’s Journey to Find Incredible Recipes, Standout Pitmasters and the Stories Behind Them” by Ed Randolph.  The book has received Len's highest recommendation.Finally, we have a great interview about collecting baseball cards with the one and only Tanner Jones.  Tanner is the ultimate card collector and tells us his secrets about baseball card collecting.  Check out his book "Confessions of a Baseball Card Addict" available on Amazon and on his website www.tanmanbaseballfan.comWe once again end the show with the wonderful baseball song, “Baseball Always Brings You Home” from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @

In episode #53, Len and Jeff interview, Kurt Bevacqua, 15 year MLB veteran, most notably with the San Diego Padres.  Also played for the Pirates, Indians, Brewers and Royals.  Kurt tells us great stories from his time in the game, from his managers and his teammates which include the great Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. An enjoyable talk and we find out who gave him his nickname "Dirty". Also included is a barbecue rant by Len Email the show - baseballandbbq@gmail.comVoicemail - 516-855-8214Twitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseball and barbecueYouTube - Baseball and BBQWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

This episode features an interview, on location, from Foley's NY Pub & Restaurant, an Irish bar with a baseball attitude.  We speak to the owner, Shaun Clancy on his must visit bar located at 18 West 33rd Street, New York, NY.  Shaun talks about how he got started and how he came to love the game of baseball. He knows just about everyone in the game from players to owners to media and umpires.  His bar features over 4,000 signed baseballs.  Check out our YouTube channel to see some of the memorabilia.  We also talk about the Irish-American Baseball Hall of Fame. Then Jeff and Len speak to Sean Ludwig, founder of NYC BBQ and co-founder of The Smoke Sheet, about what is happening in the world of barbecue. Sean tells us about the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ event which was held in Brooklyn on January 18th and exciting events to look forward to.  Sean also tells some places to go for great BBQ.  Reach the show via the followingPhone - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram -

In this episode, Len and Jeff interview Dan Joseph, author of Last Ride of the Iron Horse:  How Lou Gehrig Fought ALS to Play One Last Championship Season.  The book focuses on the 1938 season as Lou Gehrig struggled to lead the Yankees to the World Series.Also a new Hall of Famer of the Day - from the world of BBQ.We end the show with the wonderful new baseball song, “Baseball Always Brings You Home” from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comFacebook - Baseball and BBQTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - Baseball and BBQWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

BIG episode #50.  Baseball Photographer, Jean Fruth along with former Baseball Hall of Fame President, Jeff Idelson talk about the book, Grassroots Baseball:  Where Legends Begin as well as the overall Grassroots Baseball movement. Check out the websites at grassrootsbaseball.com and jeanfruthimages.comThen we speak to competition team, Man Meat BBQ pitmaster, Aaron Stoffer (website: therealmanmeatbbq.com) who speaks to us about the fascinating sport of competition barbecue.  We even sneak in talk about the Kansas City Royals.Call the show and leave a voicemail - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqYouTube - Baseball and BBQInstagram - baseballandbarbecueWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

Baseball and BBQ is 2 years old.  It's time to celebrate and reminisce.  We look back at the past year and look forward to 2020.  But that's not all.  Hall of Fame voting is going on and Len & Jeff talk about the ballot and the two new hall of famers who were selected by the Modern Era Committee.  Do we agree?  Do we disagree?  Find out on this episode of Baseball and BBQ.Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - Baseball and BBQWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

History comes alive as Jeremy Beer discusses his new book, Oscar Charleston:The Life and Legend of Baseball's Greatest Forgotten Player.  Jeremy's book tells the life story of an amazing player who history seems to have forgotten.  By the end of the interview, you too, will have wished you had the chance to see him play.  Then we get into the holiday spirit with the ultimate BBQ gift guide. Guaranteed to please any barbecue lover on your holiday list.Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comFacebook - leave a commentWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com Twitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueCheck out our YouTube channelPlease rate and review us.

In this episode, Jeff and Len speak to former Major League Player Barry Lyons. Barry talks to us about his time in the majors, his struggles after baseball and bringing the game back to Biloxi Mississippi after hurricane Katrina. This moving interview is not to be missed. Then we visit barbecue restaurant, Smok-Haus  and talk to the owner and Pitmaster, Manny Voumvourakis on all things barbecue, including how he got into the business and what drives his passion for barbecue.   Call the show - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - Baseball and BBQWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

In this episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Gary Mack of Mets Musings as we interview Neil Scherer, the fascinating curator for the exhibit, Home Plate: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds, The Birthplace of New York’s Love Affair with its Favorite Teams, now through January 5, 2020 at the Morris Jumel Mansion in New York City.  A wonderful exhibit.  See the pictures on our Facebook Page.  Go to www.morrisjumel.org for more exhibit information.Despite our files being corrupted, we were fortunate to salvage a portion of our interview with the always entertaining Ray Sheehan of BBQ Buddha, creator of award winning sauces and rubs.  Check out their website at www.bbqbuddha.comVoiceMail - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqIntsagram - baseballandbarbecuewebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.comRate and Subscribe.

Sridhar Pappu, who wrote the book The Year of the Pitcher: Bob Gibson, Denny McLain and the End of Baseball's Golden Age joins Jeff and Len to discuss his fascinating book.  If you like history, Baseball and American history, then this book is for you.  Check out his website - sridharpappu.com  Later, we talk to Master Butcher Mark Pauvert about his passion for his craft. His website is marcmoneybutchery.comCall the show - 516-855-8214Email - Baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecuewebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com 

Not one but TWO interviews about Baseball and BBQ!  First off, Ryan Cooper of BBQ Tourist & The Smoke Sheet joins the guys for an interview on his experience being, well, a BBQ Tourist.  Then Len goes solo, talking to sports journalist Lyndal Scranton whose beat included the St. Louis Cardinals during their 1980's heyday.  Lyndal and his BBQ partner have a podcast called the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show (disclaimer, the Lyndal Scranton interview was recorded on October 7th, prior to both Game 5's of the NLDS)Interact with the show.  All comments are welcomed.  Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts.Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comCall and leave a voicemail - 516-855-8214Check out our Facebook PageTwitter - @BaseballandBBQInstagram - BaseballandbarbecueWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

In this episode, the guys interview David Marks of Operation BBQ Relief.  A tremendous organization whose purpose is to provide food in areas affected by natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc).  Go to obr.org to see all the terrific work they do.  To date, they have served almost 3,000,000 meals.  Hall of Famer of the day is discussed and debated.Len has an international barbecue recipe.Jeff has a rant.There's even a reminder to attend the BBQ Guru 2nd annual Monsterfest on Saturday, October  12th.It is all on this episode of Baseball and BBQCall the show - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comCheck out our Facebook Page and leave a commentTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueWebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

Former Major League Pitcher with the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals, inventor of the Nutty Buddy and a heck of a nice guy, Mark Littell joins us on Baseball and BBQ.We are then joined by Lisa Jo Goetter of BBQ Guru to promote their big event, the 2nd annual Monolith Monsterfest which takes place October 12, 2019 in Warminster PA from 10am to 4pm.  Hurry and purchase your tickets at www.bbqguru.com

The boys are on vacation this week which gives you the chance to enjoy this re-broadcast of the interview with Philadelphia Phillie great, Greg “The Bull” Luzinski at Citizens Bank Park.  There’s even interviews with the pitmasters from Bull’s BBQ.Luzinski talks about his baseball career and his passion for barbecue.Call the show and leave a voice mail - 516-855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comCheck out our Facebook PageCheck out our Instagram Page (baseballandbarbecue)Tweet us - @baseballandbbqwebsite - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.com

In this episode, we talk to Sean Ludwig of NYC BBQ and The Smoke Sheet. Talk all things BBQ.  Both newsletters are a great resource.Subscribe to thembbqnewsletter.comnycbbq.comThen we get into the Hall of Famer of the Day.Finally, we speak about the proposed changes MLB is considering and testing in the Atlantic LeagueConnect with us !Website - www.baseballandbbq.weebly.comEmail - baseballandbbq@gmail.comVoice Mail - 516-855-8214Facebook - Baseball and BBQTwitter - @BaseballandBBQInstagram - baseballandbarbecue