Best Adam Darowski Podcasts (2025)

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CSS Podcast Ep. 82 - Adam Darowski, Executive Director of Design, Sports Reference, LLC 57:01

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Adam Darowski, Executive Director of Design for Sports Reference, LLC. Adam’s career has centered around web design and product development, but took a huge turn when he joined Sports Reference in 2020. Since then, he’s been involved in numerous projects and achiev…

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Don Mattingly with Not Gaetti 1:03:04

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Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the HOF candidacy of former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly. First, they cover the lack of postseason success Mattingly experienced despite playing for the New York Yankees for 14 years (8:42). Next, they discuss his 8-game home run streak in 1987, just how dominant…

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Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross from Friends (tv 1994) 56:41

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Description Returning guest Kate Reid joins Joe to discuss the classic sitcom Friends. We’re talking about a pair of their Thanksgiving episodes, “The One with All the Thanksgivings” and “The One Where Ross Got High.” Besides talking about the specifics of these episodes, we learn that these are the first episodes of Friends that Joe has ever watch…

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Fernando Valenzuela with Adam Darowkski 1:40:24

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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski of Sports Reference to break down the HOF candidacy of former MLB pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. First, Adam and Jim discuss Valenzuela's unique pitching delivery and devastating screwball (8:41). Next, they cover "Fernandomania" from start to finish and take a deep dive into the best pitchers of his era (16:15). Finall…

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Vashti and Kuno from “The Machine Stops” and the man from “Mechanopolis” (short stories 1909 and 1913) 53:33

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Description First-time guest Jonathan Wade joins Joe to discuss to classic, early sci-fi stories, “The Machine Stops” and “Mechanopolis.” In the 1909 short story “The Machine Stops” by E.M. Forster, humanity has begun living in underground cities with all their needs met by the machine, until one day their machine stops. In the 1913 short story “Me…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 81 - Jeff Parry, Founder of JP Sports 34:08

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Jeff Parry, founder of JP Sports. Jeff’s career has provided him with a unique look at the collegiate athletic landscape in terms of compliance and name, image and likeness (NIL), having worked for different athletic programs such as the University of Notre Dame, F…

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Rashard Lewis with Mat Issa 46:17

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Jim is joined by NBA analyst Mat Issa to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Rashard Lewis. First, Jim and Mat cover Lewis' jump from high school to the pros and how it was a bit different than most (8:40). Next, they discuss Lewis' performance in Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, what Lewis has in common with Carmelo Anthony, and…

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Eve and Adam from Monday (comic 2025) 52:56

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Description First-time guest Andy Hartzell joins Joe to discuss his graphic novel Monday. Monday tells the story of Eve and Adam trying to navigate their first days after creation as Snake offers suggestions about what they should do and God is interested in making one more creation. Support Patreon Show Notes Monday – Publisher website…

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NPB Fielding Bible Award Winner Tyler Nevin On The Most Unusual Pickoff, Tatsuya Imai and a 5-Foot-2 Defensive Superstar 23:51

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On this episode, Mark Simon was joined by former major leaguer and current Japanese baseball star Tyler Nevin, who won an NPB Fielding Bible Award for defensive excellence at first base. Tyler talked about his overall experience in Japan (he loved it - he signed a 2-year contract extension with the Seibu Lions), and what it was like to be a former …

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An Epic World Series Full of Future Hall of Famers 1:21:51

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Champions once again following a 7-game World Series that will not be forgotten anytime soon, not only for how it ended, but because of the talent featured on the field. Jim runs through the three tiers of future Hall of Fame candidates who played in the World Series (16:08), before bringing Mrs. POF on to discuss …

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Seita and Setsuko from Grave of the Fireflies (film 1998) 56:13

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Description Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the Japanese film Grave of the Fireflies. This 1998 film was produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Isao Takahata. It is based on the semi-autobiographical short story of the same name by Akiuki Nosaka and tells the story of Japanese siblings trying to survive the end of World War II…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 80 - Dr. Josh Greer, Founder of NILvana Sports 44:11

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Dr. Josh Greer, founder of NILvana Sports. Dr. Greer’s career has granted him extensive experience in higher education and sports journalism, delivering the highest quality work in anything he does. He has taught at several universities in his career, and his writi…

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Halloween 2025 (special) 57:38

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Description Protagonist Podcast co-founder Todd Mack is back for our annual Halloween Special. In this episode, we play a game of Halloween Fives, where a random Halloween topic is given and we each need to fill out a list of five that fits that criteria. Enjoy the spooky season!By Dueling Genre Productions

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Expensive Basketball with Shea Serrano 51:20

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Jim welcomes New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano to discuss his latest book, Expensive Basketball. Jim and Shea start by defining what "expensive basketball" actually means and debating whether Shawn Kemp or Dominque Wilkins had the most expensive in-game dunks (3:50). Next, they dive into how Shea conducted the research behind the book …

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2025 Fielding Bible Awards Winners Announcement 37:15

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On this episode, Mark Simon announces the winners of The 2025 Fielding Bible Awards, including a new award for Defensive Team of the Year. Mark is joined by three of the Fielding Bible winners: Nico Hoerner of the Cubs (2:15), Ernie Clement of the Blue Jays (17:45), and Patrick Bailey of the Giants (26:45). Thanks as always for listening. Please ch…

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Robert Horry with Neil Paine 1:32:51

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Jim is joined by sportswriter Neil Paine to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Robert Horry. First, Jim and Neil cover Horry's role on seven NBA championship teams (12:15). Next, they take a deep dive into the many clutch playoff shots of Horry's career and attempt to decide which one was the most memorable (22:25). Finally, t…

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Ben Mears and others from ‘Salem’s Lot (novel 1975) 1:06:15

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Description Returning guest Josh Allen joins Joe to discuss the Stephen King novel Salem’s Lot. King’s second novel tells the story of a small town in Maine being overrun by vampires, and the few citizens who realize what is happening and try to stop them. Support Patreon Show Notes ‘Salem’s Lot – Wikipedia Stephen King – Wikipedia…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 79 - Caela McBride, Director of Entertainment, Winston-Salem Dash 32:01

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Caela McBride, Director of Entertainment for the Winston-Salem Dash of Minor League Baseball. Caela’s passion for baseball, entertainment and customer satisfaction have provided her with an enviable career of making memories and creating new experiences for fans of…

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Oscar "Heavy" Johnson with Adam Darowski 1:02:30

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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski of Sports Reference to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former Negro League slugger Oscar "Heavy" Johnson. First, they cover how the Negro Leagues valued defense more than any other baseball league and why that may explain Johnson not being as famous as his contemporaries (14:52). Next, they discuss Johnson'…

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Harry Vanderspeigle from Resident Alien (tv 2021) 50:59

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Description Returning guest Nik English joins Joe to discuss the tv show Resident Alien. This sci-fi dramedy series stars Alan Tudyk as an alien who wants to destroy earth but is disguised as the human Harry Vanderspiegle. We discuss the tone of the series, Alan Tudyk’s performance, and also the delightful side characters in the series. Support Pat…

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Jack Kamen from Kamen’s Kalamity (comic 1952) 51:28

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Description First time guest Valentino Zullo joins Joe to discuss “Kamen’s Kalamity,” a story from the EC Comics Tales from the Crypt #31. We discuss the place of EC Comics in pop culture history, and also dig into this particular story which is a fantastical semi-autobiographical story of how the artist Jack Kamen came to draw horror comics for EC…

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Jason Witten with Jason Romano 1:04:46

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Jim is joined by Jason Romano of Sports Spectrum to break down the HOF candidacy of former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. First, Jason and Jim cover Witten's expectational dependability, from both a performance and availability standpoint (9:59). Next, they discuss his record-setting, 18-catch performance in 2012 against the New York Giants…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 78 – Steve Lantz, Asst. Principal and Athletic Director, Angola High School (Angola, IN) 30:44

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Steve Lantz, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for Angola High School in Angola, IN. Steve has served as Angola High’s athletic director for over six years and has over twenty years of educational and athletics experience at Angola Public Schools, providing…

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Graig Nettles with Dr. Paul Semendinger 1:15:37

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Jim is joined by author Dr. Paul Semendinger to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former MLB third baseman Graig Nettles. First, they cover the various characters of the Bronx Zoo and whether Nettles is the greatest 3B in Yankees franchise history (7:58). Next, they walk through Nettles' performance in the 1981 ALCS, why he reminds us a bi…

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Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona from 10 Things I Hate About You (film 1999) 58:42

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Description Returning guests Lena English and Tayler Iverson join Joe to discuss the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You. Based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this film moves the plot to an American high school in the late 1990s. Starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, the film follows the tangled love lives of a group of teenagers. Sup…

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Mark Simon and Ben Clemens On The Biggest Surprises in Baseball In 2025 34:18

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This year for our annual "Biggest Surprises in Baseball" episode, Mark Simon brought in Ben Clemens of FanGraphs to come up with a comprehensive list. Mark and Ben talked about surprise hitters, pitchers, fielders, teams, and things. Among those discussed: Cristopher Sánchez, Trevor Rogers, Cam Smith, the Brewers, Orioles, Braves, and many more. Th…

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Troy Glaus with Trent Rush 42:55

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Jim is joined by Los Angles Angels Broadcaster Trent Rush to break down the career and HOF candidacy of former MLB third baseman Troy Glaus. First, they discuss all of the talent on the early 2000s Angels teams that Glaus starred for (6:25). Next, they discuss his World Series MVP, his short career, and his huge power numbers at third base (10:40).…

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Mr. Joyce-Armstrong from “The Horror of the Heights” and Mr. Wilson from “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” 1:08:22

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Description First-time guest Joseph Darowski (hi, Dad) joins returning guest John Darowski and Joe to discuss to stories about supernatural dangers faced by humans as they take to the skies. “The Horror of the Heights” is a 1913 short story by Arthur Conan Doyle about the mysterious deaths of pilots who are attempting to break altitude records in t…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 77 - Josh Ayen, Sports Reporter and Weekend Sports Anchor, WANE 15 News of Fort Wayne, IN 33:11

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Josh Ayen, Sports Reporter and Weekend Sports Anchor for WANE 15 News of Fort Wayne, IN. Josh has specialized in sports journalism throughout his young career, and has established a name for himself with WANE 15 over the past few years with excellent coverage of al…

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Angels CF Bryce Teodosio Has Played Aggressive, Gotten His Uniform Duty His Whole Baseball Life 14:49

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On this week's episode, Mark Simon is joined by Angels center fielder Bryce Teodosio, one of the top defensive players in baseball since his recall from the minors about 6 weeks ago. Bryce talked about his aggressive approach and how he makes plays like a home run robbery against Andy Pages. He also explained the way pre-game prep helps him get rea…

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Anthony Rizzo with Mike Cleary 1:20:39

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Jim is joined by friend of the pod Mike Cleary to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo. First, Jim and Mike cover the Chicago Cubs dominance from 2015-2018 and whether winning just one World Series was disappointing in retrospect (15:05). Then, they discuss Rizzo's elite defense at first base, take a…

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Mabel and Dipper from Gravity Falls (tv 2012) 53:12

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Description Returning guest Josh Allen joins Joe to discuss the animated series Gravity Falls. The series is animated fantasy/comedy/cryptid/coming of age/mystery/adventure show and it is fantastic. We’re talking about the 12-year-old twins Mabel and Dipper, who go to spend the Summer with their Great Uncle Stan in the small town of Gravity Falls w…

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Drew Brees with Larry Holder 46:48

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Jim is joined by Larry Holder of The Athletic to discuss the career and legacy of former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. First, Jim and Larry discuss how Brees is not only the greatest player in Saints history, but possibly the greatest individual to ever call New Orleans home (18:18). Then, they cover Super Bowl XLIV, how Brees put up v…

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Adapting Superman (special 2025) 55:12

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Description Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the long history of adapting Superman into additional media outside of the comic books where the character first appeared. John is the editor of the essay collection Adapting Superman, making him an expert on this topic. Support Patreon Show Notes Adapting Superman – Amazon…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 76 - Ben Turner, Associate Strategic Communications Director, Purdue Athletics 38:49

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Ben Turner, the Associate Strategic Communications Director at Purdue University Athletics. Ben has served in a communications role at Purdue Athletics for almost fifteen years, providing excellent coverage of multiple programs and events, including his current pos…

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The teammembers from X-Factor #87 (comic 1992) 56:49

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Description Returning guest Andrew Deman joins Joe to discuss the comic book issue X-Factor #87 which had a cover date of December 1992. This classic issues sees a therapist meet with each member of the team and provide new insights into their personalities and motivations. The issue was written by the legendary comic book writer Peter David, and w…

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Derrek Lee with Dave Wischnowsky 47:34

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Jim is joined by Chicago Sports & News Columnist Dave Wischnowsky to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman Derrek Lee. First, Dave and Jim cover Lee's legacy on the Chicago Cubs and how he is one of the better Cub players of the 21st Century (8:50). Then, they discuss his 2005 MVP-caliber season, Gil Hodges, and where Lee r…

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No. 1 Minor League Prospect Konnor Griffin of the Pirates On What Goes Into Playing SS & CF 26:23

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On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by the No. 1 prospect in minor league baseball, Pirates shortstop and center fielder Konnor Griffin, who at age 19, is playing solid MLB-caliber defense right now. Konnor talked about why he plays the positions so aggressively, what it's been like learning from older players, the hard parts of playing defense, …

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Gus Williams with Brandon Anderson 1:16:52

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Jim is joined by NFL and NBA writer for Action Network Brandon Anderson to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA guard Gus Williams. First, Jim and Brandon build Seattle SuperSonics Mount Rushmore (9:40). Next, they take a deep dive into Williams' career from 1978-1981 and debate if he was better than Chauncey Billups, Tony Parker, and P…

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Shane and Joe from Shane (film 1953) 55:10

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Description Producer Andrew joins Joe to discuss the classic western film Shane. Based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, the film was directed by George Stevens and stars Alan Ladd as Shane and Van Hefline as Joe. It tells the story of a drifter cowboy coming into town and helping the homesteaders fight off an evil cattle baron. Support Patreon S…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 75 – Ryan Kearney, Director of Operations and Video Analytics, Minnesota Women’s Hockey 36:36

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Ryan Kearney, Director of Operations and Video Analytics for the University of Minnesota Women’s Hockey Program in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ryan is a blossoming young professional in the sports industry who’s talent and passion for sports have served him well in num…

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Mo Vaughn with Clayton Trutor 59:14

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Jim is joined by author and sports historian Clayton Trutor to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman Mo Vaughn. First, Clayton and Jim cover Vaughn's batting stance and his reputation as one of the most feared hitters of the 1990s (11:25). Then, they discuss the 1995 AL MVP race, the best first basemen of his era, and how h…

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Sophie Ducel and Barry Bleeker from Castle of Water (novel 2017) 1:10:45

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Description Returning guest Kestra Darowski joins Producer Andrew and Joe to discuss the novel Castle of Water. This novel by Dane Hucklebridge tells the story of a stranded pair of strangers trying to survive on a deserted island. Support Patreon Show Notes Dane Huckelbridge – Author websiteBy Dueling Genre Productions

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POF Book Club. A Baseball Book of Days: Thirty-One Moments That Transformed the Game 37:37

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Jim welcomes longtime editor at the New York Times and author Phil Coffin to discuss his latest book, “A Baseball Book of Days: Thirty-One Moments That Transformed the Game." Jim and Phil cover a number of topics, including Jackie Robinson's first game, Don Padgett's .399 batting average in 1939, Carlos Beltrán's Hall of Fame candidacy, and why Bob…

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Adrian Monk from Monk (TV 2002) 58:10

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Description First-time (sort of) guest Stephanie Siler joins Joe to discuss the classic tv mystery show Monk. Adrian Monk, played by Tony Shalhoub, is an obsessive compulsive private investigator who struggles with all of the phobias while also solving a mystery each week. We’re discussing why the show was so successful, the strengths of the perfor…

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Marlins Shortstop Otto Lopez on The Challenges of Shortstop, The Value of Badminton 23:32

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On this episode Mark Simon talked with Marlins shortstop Otto López, one of our Defensive Player of the Month selections about his midseason position switch, the challenges of playing shortstop, and why playing badminton as a kid was helpful to him. If you would like to read a written transcript of Otto's interview, head here. Then Mark is joined b…

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Inverted Detective Stories or “HowCatchEms” (special 2025) 1:08:27

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Returing guest Chris “Mav” Maverick and Stephanie Siler join Joe to discuss the inverted detective story, also sometimes called the HowCatchem instead of the WhoDunIt. In these stories, the audience knows how the bad guy is (often the murderer), and the tension is in how the protagonist detective figures it out and catches them rather than in tryin…

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Juan González with Jared Sandler 1:08:07

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Jim is joined by Texas Rangers Broadcaster Jared Sandler to break down the HOF candidacy of former Rangers outfielder Juan González. First, they discuss González's batting stance and his RBI prowess (9:50). Next, they cover González's huge performance in the 1996 ALDS against the New York Yankees, how he compares favorably to newly elected Hall of …

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Five New Plaques Enter Cooperstown 36:12

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Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker, and Dick Allen were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday. Jim reads you each of their newly minted Hall of Fame plaques, reveals each of their best MLB seasons, and discusses each of their careers without using any numbers at all. Billy Wagner (5:25) Dave Parker (9:25) Dick Allen (…

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Maggie and Hopie from Love and Rockets (comic 1981) 54:06

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Description Returning guest Wayne Wise joins Joe to discuss Love and Rockets, one of the iconic independent comic books from the 1980s. Created by the Hernandez Bros, we are discussing some of the first stories they produced in this long-running series. It’s hard to describe the exact tone and narrative of this eclectic series, but we enjoy talking…