Best Joe Posnanski Podcasts (2024)

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What's in a Name pt 2! 1:19:38

44m ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Get full access to The PosCast at theposcast.substack.com/subscribeBy Sarah McCrory

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Why We Love Baseball (and Football), with Joe Posnanski 57:10

2h ago57:10

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I’ve been listening to Joe’s podcast (the Poscast) and reading his books for years, and I’d originally reached out to him, hoping to get him on to discuss Brittle Innings, a Hugo-nominee but also a baseball book. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the bandwidth for extracurricular reading, but he had time to do a podcast with … Continue reading "Why We …

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Kieran Gillis 44:46

8h ago44:46

44:46

Kieran is this weeks special guest on the British Baseball Podcast where he talks about starting 2 ball clubs in the UK (Wragby Warhammer and Newark Nationals), why he started the teams and what he learned from Wragby when starting a new team in Newark, 2 Baseball Truths and a Lie and much much more.if you're a fan of Pop Punk, be sure to check out…

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Jon Gulliver - Brighton Baseball 47:44

9h ago47:44

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I had the pleasure if chatting with Jon Gulliver recently about Brighton Baseball, GB Baseball, Family and giving back to baseball by running the London Marathon. It was a fantastic conversation, I hope you can listen and share it too.you can still donate to Jon on https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jon-…

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What's in a name? 1:39

19d ago1:39

1:39

Hi everybody! OK, it looks like we’re all here at the new PosCast newsletter now. It took a little while to make the transition, mainly because it took a little while for us to escape Meadowlark’s Evil Lair. It wasn’t easy. We had to we had to elude any number of Meadowlark Goons and get out from their piranha-filled moat and sign various documents…

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What's in a (Baseball) Name? 1:20:59

22d ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Get full access to The PosCast at theposcast.substack.com/subscribeBy Sarah McCrory

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Declare, by Tim Powers (feat. Paul Williams) 59:38

12d ago59:38

59:38

Returning guest Paul Williams joins me for a discussion of the 2001 winner of the World Fantasy Award, Declare, by Paul Williams. Secret history, espionage, and fantasy all wrapped into one terrific novel. Spoiler talk starts at 15:03 Notes & Links: Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support…

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Chris Ward u12 GB National Team 51:22

15d ago51:22

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Halfway Through The Baseball Season Already? 1:36:15

1M ago1:36:15

1:36:15

Joe and Mike go through recent headlines and make predictions for the second half of the MLB season! Plus, another “one last meaningless thing to end this meaningless thing.” Get full access to The PosCast at theposcast.substack.com/subscribeBy Joe Posnanski

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“Other people walk their dog, and I walk my book,” a conversation with JW Wartick 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Legend says he’s still reading lists of books to this day. JW Wartick has read all of the Hugo-winning novels, but he’s also read all the Nebula winners, and all the Hugo-nominated novels. To say he’s a voracious reader is to vastly understate the case. But he’s also my friend, and I asked him to … Continue reading "“Other people walk their dog, an…

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Why We Love Baseball with Author Joe Posnanski 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

I was asked not too long ago if I would like to interview a New York Best Selling Author, I wasn't sure how I could work it into British Baseball, but I didn't have to, but there are elements of British Baseball in Joe's book and it even has a segment dedicated to it, sounded like a fun idea and having had the chance to interview writers in the pas…

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Zoomed Out: Iain M. Banks, with Damian Mac Choiligh 1:33:10

1M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Damo Mac Choiligh joins me for a deep look at Scottish SF author Iain M. Banks. Some reading recommendations and notes (not all of these are mentioned in the discussion): Banks 101: The Culture Series: Other SF: Mainstream Fiction: Themes: Advanced Banks: Weird Fiction: The Culture Series: Other SF: Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1304116769…

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Will Lintern developing and growing youth baseball 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

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Big focus this week on youth baseball, the life blood of our clubs here in Britain and I cannot think of a better person to have on than the great Will Lintern. You'll want a pen and paper (or any note taking device0 for this episodes as we chat about T-Rex T-Ball and how it has grown into a 30 kid strong Greenwich Giants club and how you can do it…

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We're back! With The Headlines 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

After a month off the PosCast is back! Joe and Mike go through the biggest headlines in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get full access to The PosCast at theposcast.substack.com/subscribeBy Joe Posnanski

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British Baseball Little League with Charlie Truly 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

Charlie is the District Administrator for Little League Baseball and Softball in the UK, I had the chance to sot down and chat with him and the teams plans to start and grow Little League here in Britain.you can find Charlies on Linked in and feel free to email him and chat about what we can do to help start this off in our local areas and ball clu…

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Episode 188: A Book on Ya Ya with Jenn Billinson 44:05

2M ago44:05

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“I think the role of the critic is to bring that nuanced understanding and historical context to explain the music.” Dr. Jenn Billinson from Nazareth University joins Brian for a deep, deep dive into Cowboy Carter, The Tortured Poets Department, and the role of music writing in today’s media world. Jenn talks about her recent research into gatekeep…

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A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle (feat. Mandy Self) 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Mandy Self joins me once again to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle. This is a “Seth’s Picks” episode, but it’s also an award-winner, having won the Newberry Award in 1963. We get into spoilers about 15 minutes in. Mandy’s links:https://twitter.com/Brown_Ajahhttps://twitter.com/MandymoniumPod “Ticky Tacky little boxes” referenced by Ma…

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Jonathon Cramman and the u23 World Cup Preparation 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

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Episode 187: Caution is Kindness with Jen Moritz 33:58

3M ago33:58

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“When in doubt, choose not to harm somebody.” Jen Moritz, senior editor and inclusive language specialist (and Brian’s wife) joins us to talk about inclusive language. What is inclusive language? So glad you asked! Jen defines the term for us, and also describes how she got interested and involved in this area of editing. She tells us how the pande…

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BONUS EPISODE: AP Style and obesity 19:49

4M ago19:49

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Next week, our regularly scheduled episode with Jen Moritz will be out. We’ll be talking all about inclusive language. However. Early in April, the Associated Press announced updates to its style book. Including new guidance on writing about “obese, obesity and overweight” We, um, we have some thoughts. And so, a bonus episode. Enjoy! And be sure t…

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Episode 186: Working Stuff Out with Jared Paventi 44:55

3M ago44:55

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“We all experience loss differently, but there’s common ground for all of us to find in that.” Jared Paventi joins Brian this week to talk all about his excellent Substack, Dirt Nap. Jared discusses how he came to write a weekly blog/newsletter/Substack/whatever we’re calling it about death and grieving, how watching his oldest daughter grieve the …

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Our Baseball Predictions PosCast 2:07:56

4M ago2:07:56

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On this week's episode Joe & Mike make their predictions for the 2024 MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get full access to The PosCast at theposcast.substack.com/subscribeBy Joe Posnanski

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Zoomed Out: Urban Fantasy, with Katie Heasley 59:01

4M ago59:01

59:01

My little sister Katie joins me for an informal discussion of her favorite subgenre, Urban Fantasy. This isn’t perhaps as scholarly as previous Zoomed Out episodes, just an off-the-cuff discussion with my sister. Sorry for the doggies’ panting that occasionally shows up in the background. The dogs love Katie and couldn’t stop snuggling up to … Cont…

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Vernor Vinge Tribute episode 1:04:49

4M ago1:04:49

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With the sad news of Vernor Vinge’s recent passing, I decided (at Olav’s prompting) to host a short-notice discussion panel about Vinge’s work. This podcast has previously covered his three Hugo-winning novels, but we go a bit deeper here, giving some other recommendations for Vinge reading. I’m mostly just here to facilitate, and more than … Conti…

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Episode 185: Slime Time with Alex Brightman 32:14

4M ago32:14

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“Come in for the show, stay for the tears.” Alex Brightman joins Brian to talk about Broadway and writing, including a deep dive into his play “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers.” A two-time Tony Nominee (for School of Rock and Beetlejuice), Alex tells Brian how a YouTube series, a production of Grease, and a shared affinity for Old Hollywood led…

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It's (Almost) Baseball Season! 1:29:57

4M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Joe & Mike break down major headlines in baseball ahead of the upcoming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get full access to The PosCast at theposcast.substack.com/subscribeBy Joe Posnanski

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Oscars 2024 (feat. Lori Anderson, Juan Sanmiguel, and Peter Knoch) 1:27:50

5M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Lori from Hugo, Girl!, and Juan (frequent bonus episode guest) join Peter and me to discuss our picks for the 2024 Oscars.By Hugos There Podcast

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Episode 184: Very Sparkly Writers with Joe Iconis 36:01

4M ago36:01

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“Oh, I wrote a musical about me. I really did. This is just me.” Joe Iconis, one of the best writers on Broadway and one of Brian’s favorite people, joins us on The Other 51 to talk all about The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical. Yep, that’s the name of Joe’s most recent show, which debuted at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego in 2023…

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