Best Crackerjacks Podcasts (2024)

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Kevin Chapman - I Prepared For That Moment 1:41:29

7d ago1:41:29

1:41:29

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss The Bikeriders and new merch. Then Jeff speaks with actor Kevin Chapman about working for the Mayor of Boston, his early childhood with an alcoholic war veteran father and mother from the nuns in Biddeford, ME, his leap into acting and getting Mystic River, and more. And Jeff cracke…

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Sara Rosinsky - Crackerjack Copywriter, Author, Word Wonk - Ep.51 29:11

8d ago29:11

29:11

Self proclaimed Word Wonk, 𝚂𝚊𝚛𝚊 𝚁𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚔𝚢 joins the pack on 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 to talk about her book 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, the difference between compliment and complement, and the dangers of mule rides in certain deep holes.By Jim Cooper

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Mike Skelton - What’s Playing This Weekend? 1:35:51

14d ago1:35:51

1:35:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss the TV series Dark Matter. Then, Jeff talks with screenwriter Mike Skelton about their similar paths into Hollywood and the different roads from there forth, Mike selling scripts to studios and Jeff with his indie spirit. And Jeff crackerjack calls Bobby Biittner, son of Cubs Larry …

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Chris Chelios - I Never Took Anything For Granted 1:51:22

21d ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hockey legend Chris Chelios talks about his incredible journey through multiple continents, from taking a boat to Australia to learning how to fight in Canada to competing in the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo under armed watch to his recent honor of getting his number retired by the Chicago Blackhawks. Then Jeff…

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Teacher Terrel - Author, Publisher, Dancer - Ep.50 28:05

24d ago28:05

28:05

"Once Upon a Dance" is a mother-daughter duo who share a passion for dance and storytelling. Teacher Terrel and Ballerina Konora create books that spark imagination and inspire children to move, breathe, and connect.By Jim Cooper

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Rob Weiss - The Rest Is Just A Hustle, Man 1:50:27

28d ago1:50:27

1:50:27

Send us a Text Message. In the intro, Jeff and Christie get real about the struggle of the independent journey. Then Jeff chats with writer/producer/director Rob Weiss (Entourage, Ballers) about his trajectory into Hollywood, his hit TV shows, and writing Hells Angels together for Fox2000. Then, Jeff crackerjack calls Andy Masur, who worked in the …

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Rachel Shirley - Pet Loss Grief Coach, Author - Ep.49 25:41

29d ago25:41

25:41

There is a place to turn when you lose a family pet, 𝙋𝙚𝙩 𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙮 joins the pack on 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, to talk about transitioning into entrepreneurship, her latest book, 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, and her two boxers, Spencer and Charlie.By Jim Cooper

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Jody Davis - Cubs Fans Are The Greatest 1:39:43

1M ago1:39:43

1:39:43

Send us a Text Message. Cool insight and great stories in this episode. Jeff interviews Cubs catcher Jody Davis to discuss that great ’84 season. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Matt Boltz, the audio engineer for WGN when Ron Santo was in the booth. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would li…

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Stephanie Fee - Founder of The Wild Larynx, Human Intelligence Artisan - Ep.48 39:45

1M ago39:45

39:45

Focused on the art of Human Intelligence, ghostwriter and founder of The Wild Larynx, Stephanie Fee joins the pack to talk about self-care, working with authors, and pigs blood. Just roll with it.By Jim Cooper

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Scott Zolke - I Feel Like I've Been Stealing Bases For 40 Years 1:20:59

1M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Send us a Text Message. In the intro, Jeff and Christie discuss being spoiled, and then Jeff discusses Hollywood, deal-making, and being a Cub fan with entertainment lawyer Scott Zolke. Lastly, Jeff crackerjack calls Karen Bonelli, a family friend whose father helped put together Ron Santo Pizzeria and Pro’s Pizza. Support the Show. Thanks for list…

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Chris Dattoli - Voice, Stage & Screen Actor - Ep.47 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Voice actor Chris Dattoli joins the pack to talk about finding the right voice coach, being a Jersey guy, and reasons why quitting your day job is a bad idea.By Jim Cooper

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Jimmy Bank - A Road Manager For A Very Large Rock Band 2:00:21

2M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

Send us a Text Message. Jeff interviews Jimmy Bank, the former traveling secretary for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Oakland A’s, who has so many stories he could write a book. He talks about how he became the youngest in his position in MLB history and his wonderful relationship with Ron Santo. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Arthur Pul…

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Peter Sacks - Author, Journalist, Speaker - Ep.46 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Joining the pack at The Hydrant Podcast, author and journalist Peter Sacks stops to chat about his latest book, Libertyland, the state of education in the U.S. and the differences in writing fiction vs. non-fiction.By Jim Cooper

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Carina Gardner - Designer, Entrepreneur, Author - Ep.45 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

A non-stop force of nature, designer, author and entrepreneur Carina Gardner joins the pack to talk about artistic mindset, breaking out of the introvert shell, and what it takes to run a small business.By Jim Cooper

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Fergie Jenkins - You Gotta Pay Your 20 Game Winner! 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff speaks with Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins about his incredible career, his time with the Cubs, and that 1969 team. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew Spencer Brown, who’s studying Sports Business at the University of Oklahoma. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If…

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Allen C. Paul - Musician, Author, Coach - Ep.44 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Musician, Author and podcast host Allen C. Paul joins the pack to talk about his book, God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician Without Sacrificing your Faith, how to make a wise choice at a musical career - or maybe not, and jazz. Lots and lots of jazz.By Jim Cooper

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Catherine Butterfield - Author, Actor, Playwright - Ep.43 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

Screen writer, playwright, and author Catherine Butterfield joins the pack to chat about her new book "The Serpent and The Rose", the downside of screenwriting, and obnoxious garbage trucks.By Jim Cooper

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Ira Deutchman - Do You Have That Hook? 1:34:39

3M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss their top five favorite baseball films. Jeff interviews independent studio mogul Ira Deutchman (A Woman Under the Influence, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Sex Lies and Videotape, Hoop Dreams). They discuss Ira’s enduring career, distributing This Old Cub, and some insightful advi…

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Kirsten Rudberg - Author, Podcaster, Panentheist - Ep.42 42:16

3M ago42:16

42:16

Author, host of the podcast ByteSized Blessings, filmmaker and panentheist Kirsten Rudberg joins the pack to talk about all things spiritual, book obsession, and the Higgs field we are all passing through.By Jim Cooper

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Nismah Osman - musician, composer - Ep.41 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Sync licensing guru, vocalist and coach Nismah Osman joins the pack to talk about song writing, singing, and the process of behind sync licensing.By Jim Cooper

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Bobby Dernier - Tiger Paws On My Feet 1:19:09

3M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff interviews center fielder Bobby Dernier about the incredible 1984 Cubs team and its success, which took Chicago by storm. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Gino’s East LA owner Dan Michaels. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support u…

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Julie Wilson - Exec. Producer PRH, The Articulate Coach - Ep. 40 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

Penguin Random House Audio Executive Producer and AHAB creator Julie Wilson stops by The Hydrant Podcast to chat about her latest venture, The Articulate Coach, and the current state of play in the audiobook world.By Jim Cooper

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Nate Oliver - We Hit A Tailspin 1:04:51

4M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie talk about luck. Jeff interviews Dodger/Cub Nate Oliver about that Cubs 1969 team, singing Pennant Fever, and the Koufax no-hitter in ’65. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Joey Hickman, son of Cubs slugger Jim Hickman. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy…

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James Kaplan - Author of 3 Shades of Blue - Ep. 39 32:32

4M ago32:32

32:32

Author and journalist James Kaplan joins the pack on The Hydrant Podcast to talk about his latest book, 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and The Lost Empire of Cool, the similarities between John McEnroe and Jerry Lewis and what it takes to tackle writing a biography.By Jim Cooper

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Anthony Palmini - Actor, Writer, Composer - Ep. 38 11:04

4M ago11:04

11:04

The man of many hats Anthony Palmini is part of the pack at The Hydrant to chat about film scores, acting, directing and producing a new song for the Jaws shark.By Jim Cooper

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Tash Doherty - Author, Podcaster, Rebel - Ep. 37 26:15

4M ago26:15

26:15

Author, Host of the Miss-educated podcast, and all-out rule breaker Tash Doherty joins the pack to talk about her latest book, growing up British, and the normality of group nakedness.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 36 - Everett Oliver - Acting Coach, Wildman 11:51

4M ago11:51

11:51

Animation and Acting Coach Everett Oliver joins the pack to talk about Chinese food, his relationship to Winnie The Pooh, and why negotiation is key to making your VO career a success.By Jim Cooper

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Barry Rozner - We Are What We Are 1:36:44

4M ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Send us a Text Message. Jeff and Christie discuss regret. The earnest Barry Rozner talks about how he went from a vender to an award-winning sports journalist, his relationship with Ron Santo, writing Ron’s Hall of Fame speech, and more. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew, Sam Brown. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and sha…

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Leanne Linsky - CEO Plauzzable.com - Ep. 35 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

Plauzzable.com Founder and CEO Leanne Linsky joins the pack on The Hydrant Podcast to talk about a whole bunch of funny stuff making the transition from Comedian to Entrepreneur.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 34 - Victoria Pelletier - Author, Coach, Multipotentialite 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

Author, executive coach and multipotentialite, Victoria Pelletier joins the pack to talk about her new book Influence Unleashed and life in the Unstoppable lane.By Jim Cooper

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Ron Rapoport - A New Beginning 1:15:29

5M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff talks with the masterful biographer/reporter Ron Rapoport about his book on Ernie Banks and that Cubs 1969 team. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his childhood friend and armchair GM, Peter Nestos, to discuss the Cubs’ upcoming season. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you e…

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Ep.33 - Juliet Rose - Contemporary & Supernatural Author 24:45

5M ago24:45

24:45

Contemporary & supernatural author Juliet Rose joins the pack to chat about her newest book, being a one-time vegan chef and getting through two traumatic losses in her life.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 32 - Ray Hartjen - -Cancer Survivor, Author, Musician 42:29

5M ago42:29

42:29

Author and musician Ray Hartjen joins the pack on The Hydrant Podcast to talk about his cancer journey, his latest book Me, Myself & My Multiple Myeloma, the wisdom of Wile E. Coyote, and how Pittsburgh was saved.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 31 - Robert Sciglimpaglia - Actor, Author & Attorney 23:16

5M ago23:16

23:16

Few people are as busy as Robert Sciglimpaglia with his voice acting gigs, and legal work in the voice over industry covering SAG-AFTRA and the battles with AI. He joins the pack to talk about his recent adventures in both arenas.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 30 - Dora "Spectacular" Chu - Motivator and Comedic Personality 34:26

5M ago34:26

34:26

Dora Chu joins the pack on The Hydrant Podcast to chat about getting past the fear, uplifting yourself continuously, and what planet she's really from.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 29 - Jay Watson & Kyle Wiltshire - Authors and Brainstormers 27:23

6M ago27:23

27:23

Authors Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire join the pack to talk about their latest book, The Dead Rock Stars.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 28 -Clementine Moss - Drummer, Author, Shamanic Healer 43:54

6M ago43:54

43:54

Zepparella drummer, author, shamanic healer Clementine Moss joins the pack on The Hydrant Podcast to chat about John Bonham, navigating through negative self-talk, and sitting in with The Seth Meyers Show band.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 27 - Dave Letterfly Knoderer - Artist, Author, Speaker 26:08

6M ago26:08

26:08

Growing up as a drummer in the circus, moving into artistic endeavors and learning equestrian skills, Dave Letterfly Knoderer spent his time creating a backlog of experience reflecting his on-the-road lifestyle, chronicling them in a series of books and giving presentations to groups around the US.By Jim Cooper

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Ep. 26 - Becky Parker Geist - Audiobook Producer & Narrator 30:01

7M ago30:01

30:01

CEO of Pro Audio Voices and Amplify Audiobooks, Becky Parker Geist joins the pack at The Hydrant to talk about A.I., the writing process, and why lima beans can sometimes be acceptable.By Jim Cooper

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Ep.25 - Danielle Orsino Fantasy Author & Award Winning Martial Artist 29:34

8M ago29:34

29:34

Fantasy series author and award winning martial artist Danelle Orsino joins the pack at The Hydrant - as herself! (as opposed to Wonder Woman, Catwoman or Poison Ivy)By Jim Cooper

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Peter Conti - Feed The Journey 1:20:11

7M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Send us a Text Message. In the last episode of the season, Jeff continues his conversation with Peter Conti, discussing documentaries, novels, teaching, and how hard it is in Hollywood to get projects going. Then, dear friend Dan Foley gets the crackerjack call, who began the artistic journey with Jeff, collaborating on the play The 25th Man, which…

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Ep.24 - Kayla Pitts - Voice Actor, Visual Designer, Scuba Diver 24:26

8M ago24:26

24:26

Visual Designer, Voice Actor, scuba diver and gaming nerd, Kayla Pitts joins the pack at the hydrant to chat about cryptic creatures, voice acting and wrestling with the liver/kardashian dilemma.By Jim Cooper

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Peter Conti - Friends In High Places 1:22:20

8M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie exchange views about friendship and life as you age. Then Jeff sits down with author Peter Conti to talk about his #1 Amazon best-selling book Gringo, baseball, and Peter’s new marriage. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his childhood friend Jim McCauley, and they discuss their friendship, growin…

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Ep.23 - Craig Aycock - Voice Actor & Musician 31:38

8M ago31:38

31:38

A heartfelt episode with Craig Aycock, voice actor, musician and caregiver, as he talks about his personal caregiver journey, and the life of a touring musician.By Jim Cooper

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Louis Lombardi - Stars and Stripes 1:12:39

8M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie talk about the baseball season. Louis Lombardi talks about being raised by three women, raising his daughter, and the current state of Hollywood and the actor's strike. Then Jeff crackerjack calls former Cubs’ Director of Baseball Operations Scott Nelson and discusses his unique path to his…

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Ep.22 - The VO Booth Besties Throw It Down 103023 41:18

8M ago41:18

41:18

The VO Booth Besties - Aleesha Bake, Jen Tophoney & Jen Greenfield - invade The Hydrant Podcast to regale us with tales of conference hopping, podcasting, getting naked, chocolate covered coffee beans and life in the garden with chickens.By Jim Cooper

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Louis Lombardi - You Can’t Break Me 1:25:05

9M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, actor Louis Lombardi, from The Sopranos and 24 fame, tells his incredible story of growing up on the streets in the Bronx and becoming an actor. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his God-sister Sherry Matarrese for a trip down memory lane. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enj…

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Ep.21 Multilingual Voice Actor Theresa C. Ho 102323 24:22

9M ago24:22

24:22

Multilingual Voice Actor Theresa C. Ho visits the hydrant podcast to chat about being a dancer, a foodie, and self-proclaimed fashionista, along with what entrepreneurship is all about.By Jim Cooper

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Tommy John - I Threw Six Days And Took Sundays Off 1:17:27

9M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss their motorcycle accident and Christie's injury. Then Tommy John gets into the nitty-gritty of his historical surgery that has saved careers—the injury, the surgery, and the rehab. The crackerjack call is to Jeff's friend Pete Hartmann, a left-handed pitcher who's dedicated his life…

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Tommy John - Knowing What I Can And Can’t Do 49:52

9M ago49:52

49:52

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff speaks with the remarkable pitcher Tommy John. They discuss why he hasn't yet been voted into baseball's Hall of Fame, his academic and athletic roots in Indiana, and the best pitching lesson he’s ever learned. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Joe Amalfitano to talk about Joe’s cross-town friendship with Tom…

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