Best Baseball Desk Podcasts (2024)

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Flashback episode - September 2nd 20:17

2h ago20:17

20:17

Please enjoy these September 2nd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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The Moscow-Washington hotline is established - August 30th, 1963 8:55

1h ago8:55

8:55

On this day in 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-to-Washington hotline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914 8:14

3h ago8:14

8:14

On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830 10:35

12h ago10:35

10:35

On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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"The Guinness Book of Records” is published - August 27th, 1955 9:25

2d ago9:25

9:25

On this day in 1955, the first copies of “The Guinness Book of Records” were printed and distributed for free in pubs across England and Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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A Major League baseball game is televised for the first time - August 26th, 1939 6:07

2h ago6:07

6:07

On this day in 1939, the first televised professional baseball game was broadcast from an experimental TV station in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Introducing: Law & Order: Criminal Justice System 1:01

4h ago1:01

1:01

Law & Order: Criminal Justice System tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. In its first season, the series tackles the most influential crime organization in American history, the New York Mafia. Discover how the seemingly random murder of an inf…

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The state of Franklin declares independence - August 23rd, 1784 7:39

1h ago7:39

7:39

On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declared their independence as the State of Franklin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Walt Disney's "The Skeleton Dance" premieres in theaters - August 22nd, 1929 10:29

5h ago10:29

10:29

On this day in 1929, the animated short “The Skeleton Dance” held its official premiere at the Roxy Theatre in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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An F5 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota - August 21st, 1883 6:46

27m ago6:46

6:46

On this day in 1883, three powerful tornadoes wreaked havoc in southeast Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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NASA launches the Voyager 2 spacecraft - August 20th, 1977 7:52

9d ago7:52

7:52

On this day in 1977, a NASA rocket launched the Voyager 2 space probe from Cape Canaveral, Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791 9:06

1d ago9:06

9:06

On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views on slavery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Flashback episode - August 16th 16:32

3h ago16:32

16:32

Please enjoy these August 16th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Tivoli Gardens opens in Copenhagen, Denmark - August 15th, 1843 10:56

18d ago10:56

10:56

On this day in 1843, the Tivoli Gardens amusement park opened its gates for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Ethel Lois Payne is born - August 14th, 1911 10:10

36m ago10:10

10:10

On this day in 1911, pioneering Black journalist Ethel Lois Payne was born in Chicago, Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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German acrobat Otto Witte is allegedly crowned King of Albania - August 13th, 1913 7:26

1h ago7:26

7:26

On this day in 1913, according to German legend, a circus performer named Otto Witte conned his way onto the Albanian throne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery - August 12th, 1865 7:49

22h ago7:49

7:49

On this day in 1865, British surgeon Joseph Lister introduced a new technique to help prevent surgical infections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Henry David Thoreau's "Walden" is published - August 9th, 1854 8:40

24d ago8:40

8:40

On this day in 1854, Henry David Thoreau’s classic book “Walden, or, A Life in the Woods” was published for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Brian Hyland’s “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” tops the Billboard Hot 100 - August 8th, 1960 9:35

25d ago9:35

9:35

On this day in 1960, the novelty song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” hit No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Alice Ramsey becomes the first woman to drive across the United States - August 7th, 1909 9:02

26d ago9:02

9:02

On this day in 1909, New Jersey homemaker Alice Ramsey completed her historic cross-country road trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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William Kemmler is executed by electric chair - August 6th, 1890 9:44

27d ago9:44

9:44

On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Ronald Reagan fires more than 11,000 air traffic controllers - August 5th, 1981 8:08

28d ago8:08

8:08

On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal in the heptathlon - August 2nd, 1992 7:40

1M ago7:40

7:40

On this day in 1992, American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee became the first woman to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes president of Iceland - August 1st, 1980 8:20

1M ago8:20

8:20

On this day in 1980, Icelandic politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the first woman in the world to be elected president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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MGM’s Leo the Lion roars for the first time - July 31st, 1928 9:17

1M ago9:17

9:17

On this day in 1928, MGM Studios’ mascot Leo the Lion roared for the first time on the big screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Flashback episode - September 2nd 20:17

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The Moscow-Washington hotline is established - August 30th, 1963 8:55

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British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914 8:14

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The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830 10:35

1
"The Guinness Book of Records” is published - August 27th, 1955 9:25

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A Major League baseball game is televised for the first time - August 26th, 1939 6:07

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Introducing: Law & Order: Criminal Justice System 1:01

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The state of Franklin declares independence - August 23rd, 1784 7:39

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Walt Disney's "The Skeleton Dance" premieres in theaters - August 22nd, 1929 10:29

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An F5 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota - August 21st, 1883 6:46

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NASA launches the Voyager 2 spacecraft - August 20th, 1977 7:52

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Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791 9:06

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Flashback episode - August 16th 16:32

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Tivoli Gardens opens in Copenhagen, Denmark - August 15th, 1843 10:56

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Ethel Lois Payne is born - August 14th, 1911 10:10

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German acrobat Otto Witte is allegedly crowned King of Albania - August 13th, 1913 7:26

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Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery - August 12th, 1865 7:49

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Henry David Thoreau's "Walden" is published - August 9th, 1854 8:40

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Brian Hyland’s “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” tops the Billboard Hot 100 - August 8th, 1960 9:35

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Alice Ramsey becomes the first woman to drive across the United States - August 7th, 1909 9:02

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William Kemmler is executed by electric chair - August 6th, 1890 9:44

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Ronald Reagan fires more than 11,000 air traffic controllers - August 5th, 1981 8:08

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal in the heptathlon - August 2nd, 1992 7:40

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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes president of Iceland - August 1st, 1980 8:20

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MGM’s Leo the Lion roars for the first time - July 31st, 1928 9:17

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