Best PECO Podcasts (2024)

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Training Camp Update And How's The Weather In New Mexico, Anyway? 38:40

1h ago38:40

38:40

Our latest conversation with Roswell Invaders Pitching Coach Evan Katz is live! Listen as I speak with him about getting training camp kicked off, how he and manager Garrett Totty set the tone as players started to arrive and how managers, players and coaches wear many different hats in baseball's entry level. This was a fun talk on how the Invader…

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Garrett Peltier & Brandon Jones (Pecos & the Rooftops) 50:24

1h ago50:24

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We had the honored of sitting down with Garrett and Brandon from Pecos & the Rooftops when they came through Worcester last week. What a great time and great conversation and even better guys!

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Episode 273: Big Mid Energy 2:08:10

9h ago2:08:10

2:08:10

Recorded- May 29, 2024 Uploaded- June 1, 2024 Everyone is underway in 2024! Go around to look at the start of the season for the ALPB, AAPB, FLPB, and PBL. We look over the latest Indy Ball Rankings and try to figure out who is mid.By Nick Firestone

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202 - They've Got a Show About Everything! 41:45

18h ago41:45

41:45

This week Rex and Craig take on Ángel Hernández's retirement, interference & the infield fly rule, Jose Abreu's return, Austin Maddux's arrest and arraignment, Ranger Suarez's hot start, The Chicago White Sox' not-so-hot start, the half-marathon Mom & the pros and cons of embellishing the truth, and the Memorial Day standings and a new album from R…

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Nice Horse 1:03:31

2h ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Today we are joined by Katie Rox and Brandi Sidoryk the duo behind Nice Horse. This Canadian band has won and been nominated for several CCMA awards and has toured with some of the best in the industry. We hope you enjoy the show!

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Thomas Hassell (Cumberland Run) 1:07:36

1d ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Today we bring you our conversation with Thomas Hassell, singer and drummer for Cumberland Run. We had a blast chatting with him and getting the lowdown on all things happening with him and the band! We hope you enjoy the show

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Episode 272: All of The Lights 1:57:14

7d ago1:57:14

1:57:14

Recorded- May 23, 2024 Uploaded- May 25, 2024 We finish off the 2024 preview season this week with the Pioneer League and look at an illuminating situation in Yolo. Also an update across the other partner leagues.By Nick Firestone

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201 - One Year Wonders - Closers Edition 38:04

22h ago38:04

38:04

This week, Craig and Rex talk about closers who had one great year then -- nothing after that, along with anticipating Francis Ford Coppola's new film. -->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN -->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including the books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the li…

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Black Tie Vendetta 52:50

3h ago52:50

52:50

Dustin and Andrew from Black Tie Vendetta stopped by the whiskey locker to talk about being in a band with, our own, Brandon Callies along with what the band has going on...and of course whiskey.By Truth, Tall Tales & Whiskey

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Duke Oursler 1:01:54

1h ago1:01:54

1:01:54

I honestly don’t know what more to say about this episode except… Duke Fucking Oursler … enjoy or be wrong

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Get To Know Evan & The Pecos League 45:25

5h ago45:25

45:25

And we are live with episode #1! Listen in today to learn about our man on the inside, Evan Katz, his baseball journey and his role with the 2024 Roswell Invaders of the Pecos League. Join us as we set the stage to tell the stories of "baseball's entry level" as they unfold. The Pecos League is an independent baseball league which operates in citie…

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200 - Baseball and National Tragedy: The RFK Assassination w/ Fred Frommer 1:01:23

12d ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Fred Frommer is an author, journalist, editor and sports and politics historian. He is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, where his stories often top the paper's "most read" sports and history sections. This week, for our 200th episode, Frommer joins us to discuss how Major League Baseball and its teams responded to the June 1968 assassi…

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Episode 271: Teat-ering on the Edge 1:39:35

2h ago1:39:35

1:39:35

Recorded- May 16, 2024 Uploaded- May 18, 2024 Quiet on set, we’re talking about the noise restrictions and missed payments in Milkmen land. The Ballers are raiding some bleachers and the Knockouts took a good punch this week. An update of all the leagues in action this week too. Also Ryan shares a cup of coffee.…

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Coming soon! 0:38

15d ago0:38

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Are you a minor league baseball fan? If so, you're going to love our new podcast, Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos League. Join me & my friend Evan Katz as we chronicle his journey and experiences this summer. New episodes uploaded each Monday! You won't want to miss Evan's tales from "the entry level of baseball". Pecos League Rosw…

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Ira Dean 52:46

3h ago52:46

52:46

Today we bring you our conversation with the incredible Ira Dean. Ira has done it all in country music. He’s produced and written for some of the biggest and best. He’s about to put out a new album and not to mention Johnny and June Carter Cash considered Ira like a son! We hope you enjoy the show!

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Episode 270: Stars and Striped Baseballs 2:23:40

13d ago2:23:40

2:23:40

Recorded- May 8, 2024 Uploaded- May 11, 2024 Baseball is back in the middle of America (& Canada) this week! We preview the American Association and look at the challenge system that’s coming to the Pioneer League.By Nick Firestone

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199 - The Good, the Not Really That Bad and the Ultimately Ugly 45:13

21d ago45:13

45:13

This week Craig and Rex review three newish releases -- Beyonce's brilliant "Carter Country," Pearl Jam's not so bad "Dark Matter" and Motley Crue's ugly new single "Dogs of War." Also this episode, some trivia answers, how AI impacts music from both a creator and fan perspective, black light baseball, the Rangers' big inning, Astro woes continue, …

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Bonus Episode: Iron Sharpens Iron 6:02

20d ago6:02

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We are excited to be partnering with Aisling Equine Therapy to put on a charity event at the Mesquite Arena on May 18th. The event is called "Iron Sharpens Iron" and it benefits our veterans and first responders. Check this interview out now!By Truth, Tall Tales & Whiskey

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Trigger South 59:56

16d ago59:56

59:56

Today we bring you our conversation with Trigger South! This local bar band has recently put out their first EP entitled ‘Game On’ it is available everywhere and it’s absolutely incredible and a lot of fun! We hope you enjoy the show!

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Jackson Blue 1:31:41

7d ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Today we bring you our conversation with Jackson Blue! Jackson’s been a staple in the country music radio world here in Boston for quite some time and in the radio world for even longer! It’s always fun to talk about the biz with someone on the radio side. Enjoy y’all

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Episode 269: Explore The Frontier 2:27:00

14d ago2:27:00

2:27:00

Recorded- May 2, 2024 Uploaded- May 4, 2024 We keep up the marathon episodes this week with the Frontier League preview! We also talk about the AAPB’s streaming and Oakland’s renderings. Preview start- 52;23By Nick Firestone

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198 - Johnny Mize: Born to Hit w/ Jerry Grillo 1:08:04

29d ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Jerry Grillo, author of "Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize," (Univ. of Nebraska Press, 2024) joins us this week for a wide-ranging, fast-paced interview about this legendary Cardinal, Giant and Yankee first baseman. Grillo was an energetic guest and Mize's amazing life provides plenty of material to talk baseball. Grillo's boo…

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Erin Kirby 49:25

29d ago49:25

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Today we welcome rising sensation Erin Kirby to the show! Erin is from Jasper GA and living in Nashville making the rounds and writing songs. Not to mention a recent release duet with Kameron Marlowe!

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197 - Bill Veeck, The Second Act w/ Dan Helpingstine 53:56

1M ago53:56

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Author Dan Helpingstine has written several books about baseball in Chicago, including, "South Side Hitmen: The Story of the 1977 Chicago White Sox," and "The Cubs and the White Sox: A Baseball Rivalry, 1900 to the Present." Helpingstine is a life-long White Sox fan - his 2023 essay about Bill Veeck's second tenure as the White Sox owner is the sub…

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Episode 268: Ripping Into Another Season 2:59:44

21d ago2:59:44

2:59:44

Recorded- April 18/25, 2024 Uploaded- April 27, 2024 It’s a massive 3 hour long show this week. The guys give the most in depth preview of the Atlantic League that you’ll find and welcome umpire Andy McPherson to the show too! Interview starts at 17;46 Preview Starts at 01;13;00By Nick Firestone

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Dev Wulf 40:29

20d ago40:29

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We had the pleasure of speaking with Dev Wulf at the whiskey locker recently. Dev is the front man for Dev Wulf & the Midnight Howl. Their live shows are rambunctious and saucy to the max. Be sure to check him out!By Truth, Tall Tales & Whiskey

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Skip Ewing 1:27:12

13d ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Today we bring you our conversation with singer/songwriter/rancher Skip Ewing. Skip has written some of the biggest songs in country music for some of the biggest artists from Willie Nelson to Kenny Rogers to Kenny Chesney! We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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196 - If You're Going to Let Foreigner in You Might as Well Let Them All In 51:39

1M ago51:39

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On this Rex and Craig agree -- Foreigner is a boring band. And it is an outrage that Foreigner is nominated for induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame while Iron Maiden and Soundgarden are not. Then again, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been a joke for a long time. Why stop now? Rex and Craig review this year's nominees and cast our (imaginary…

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Episode 267: Under Development 2:08:14

28d ago2:08:14

2:08:14

Recorded- April 17/18, 2024 Uploaded- April 20, 2024 We look at some new developments in Oakland and the development plan in the American Association. A conversation on new LMB rules and some happenings in the state of NJ. Included an interview with NY Boulders head scout Kevin Tuve.By Nick Firestone

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Scott Terry (Red Wanting Blue) 1:35:41

2M ago1:35:41

1:35:41

Today we bring you Scott Terry! The energetic and poetic frontman of the Ohio based band, Red Wanting Blue, joins us today for an intimate conversation about music, life and of course, whiskey

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Pecos Hurley of Pecos & the Rooftops 58:38

1M ago58:38

58:38

Pecos Hurley stopped by the whiskey locker to give us a little history on Pecos & the Rooftops. He is one cool fella that writes and performs excellent music. Check him out, and enjoy the interview.By Truth, Tall Tales & Whiskey

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195 - Looking Back at Houston's 1963 All-Rookie Lineup 37:46

22d ago37:46

37:46

The Houston Colt-.45's started an all-rookie lineup on September 27, 1963, the one and only time in Major League Baseball history a team has done this. Houston eventually played a remarkable 16 rookies in the game, another MLB record unlikely to be challenged any time soon. Rex and Craig take a look this week at this lineup to see which rookies pan…

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Episode 266: Knock'd Out the Sky 2:04:52

1M ago2:04:52

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Recorded- April 11, 2024 Uploaded- April 13, 2024 The guys wrap up review season with a look at the Frontier League West and give some thoughts on Hagerstown’s plans for their home opener. Also a quick check in on the state of New England.By Nick Firestone

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Tyler Reese Tritt 1:10:07

2M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Today we bring you an incredibly fun and energetic conversation with our friend Tyler Reese Tritt. She is the daughter of 90s Country icon Travis Tritt, but don’t let that fool you, she’s paving her own path in country music!

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Episode 265: Save Me Sacramento 2:22:37

2M ago2:22:37

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Recorded- April 5, 2024 Uploaded- April 6, 2024 The Ballers have become the only game in town but Yolo has some new competition in their backyard. We look at some new additions on the Oakland staff and review the Frontier League’s East division from last year.By Nick Firestone

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194 - West Texas Baseball: The Alpine Cowboys and the Pecos League w/ Kristin Cavness 43:42

2M ago43:42

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Kristin Cavness is the general manager of the Alpine Cowboys, the only truly independent team in the independent Pecos League (the other 15 teams are owned and operated by league). The Cowboys are owned and operated by a locally-controlled non-profit that keeps Alpine's strong baseball history alive. The team plays their home games at historic Koke…

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Blaire Elbert 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Today we welcome back Blaire Elbert to the show! We absolutely love talking to this young lady about everything we possibly can! We talk music, relationships and most importantly our favorite places to eat! Welcome to the show and enjoy the ride!

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Episode 264: Highway of Highwheels 2:51:40

2M ago2:51:40

2:51:40

Recorded- March 28-29, 2024 Uploaded- March 30, 2024 We welcome Yolo Highwheelers manager Billy Horton to the show to discuss his timein Billings and plans for the new franchise. It’s a Pioneer League Review week as well and we look at the ValleyCats staff and give our thoughts.By Nick Firestone

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193 - The Hooks & Runs American League Preview w/ Bayleigh Von Schneider 53:02

2M ago53:02

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Bayleigh Von Schneider co-hosts Soxy Chicks, a podcast about Red Sox and White Sox baseball. She returns this week to Hooks & Runs for our annual American League preview. Von Schneider also shared some thoughts on Jordan Montgomery's landing spot (we didn't know yet it would be Arizona), Shohei Ohtani's gambling woes and the perils trying to compet…

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Bearded Viking Mead Company 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

All the way from Montana, JT and Brian of the Bearded Viking Mead Company join us in the Whiskey Locker for an interview full of drunkenness and debauchery! Special guest Canaan Bryce helps us quality control test the mead. Bearded Viking Mead Company is set to launch operations in May. This interview goes from funny to serious and everything in be…

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Bo Bice 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Today we talk to American Idol runner up Bo Bice about music, family, Idol and everything in between! We hope you enjoy the show!

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192 - The Hooks & Runs National League Preview w/ Sara Sanchez 49:14

2M ago49:14

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Sara Sanchez, who writes and podcasts at Bleed Cubbie Blue, BaseballHQ and the Fantasy Feud podcast, returns to be Hooks & Runs' first three-time guest for our 2024 National League outlook. Sara is a talented, engaging baseball journalist and analyst who deserves your attention. She always delivers the goods. A lot happened between the recording on…

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Episode 263: Silent Night 1:28:15

2M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Recorded- March 21, 2024 Uploaded- March 23, 2024 All quiet on the front this week. A quick look at Winnipeg’s ballpark upgrades and a review of the AAPB West.By Nick Firestone

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Canaan Bryce 43:42

2M ago43:42

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Waxahachie TX native, Canaan Bryce, joins us in the Whiskey Locker. We talk about college choir, being on the road with Pecos and the Rooftops, and upcoming music.By Truth, Tall Tales & Whiskey

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Gethen Jenkins 48:13

2M ago48:13

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California badass and outlaw country artist Gethen Jenkins joins us today for what is best conversation this show has ever seen. Just push play and check it out!

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191 - Hound Dog: The Song that Changed Popular Music and America w/ Ben Wynne 47:42

3M ago47:42

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Dr. Ben Wynne, Ph.D. (Univ. of N. Georgia) is our guest this week to talk about his latest book, "A Hound Dog Tale: Big Mama, Elvis and the Song that Changed Everything" (Louisiana State Univ. Press 2024). This is a fascinating interview about a song that was a major rhythm & blues hit for Big Mama Thornton and a ground-breaking success for Elvis P…

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Episode 262: Erie Times Ahead 2:49:41

2M ago2:49:41

2:49:41

Recorded- March 15, 2024 Uploaded- March 16, 2024 It’s a dog eat dog world, or at least in Chicago it is. We provide another update on the situation in the midwest mecca. Also news of possible expansion in Texas alongside our AAPB East Division review. Nathaniel Ascher of the Lake Erie Crushers joins the show to talk about the team’s analytic effor…

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Shelby Ballenger 40:51

3M ago40:51

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We spoke with Shelby Ballenger at the whiskey locker recently, and it was a blast. She's an incredible songwriter with a drive that is remarkable. Be sure to check out her music on all streaming platforms!By Truth, Tall Tales & Whiskey

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Karen Lee Batten 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Today we have Top 10 Finalist from the first season of Canadian Idol and total bad ass, Karen Lee Batten on the show! This is an episode you don’t want to miss. We talk about Idol, family, music, faith and everything in between!

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190 - The Jason Lane Phenomenon: Every Pitcher Tells a Story 1:01:31

3M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Former Houston Astro Jason Lane is one of 21 pitchers in MLB history that have pitched or pitched at least 10 innings in the big leagues with a career ERA below 1.00. The list includes both Negro League players and players that played in the National Association (1871-75). We are looking at the background and history for all 21 players in this epis…

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