Best Koser Podcasts (2024)

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№ 177 Midway In Our Life's Journey 12:32

4d ago12:32

12:32

Brian reveals secret goals he wanted to achieve by age 35.

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Denny McLain (1968 AL MVP) 34:17

19d ago34:17

34:17

Denny McLain, 2X Cy Young Award winner, 3X All-Star, AL MVP, 1968 World Champion and the last pitcher in the big leagues to win 30 games in a season, is my guest on this month's episode. Wait 'til you hear why his Mom chose not to let him sign with the Yankees! We're also talking about his first hand experiences in some of baseball's iconic ballpar…

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Rev. William Greason (1948 Birmingham Black Barons) 19:12

26d ago19:12

19:12

At 99 years old (he'll turn 100 in September), The Reverend William "Bill" Greason is the oldest living member of the Negro Leagues. From his heroic service in World War II to his career in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball, Greason's journey is one of courage, determination, and a remarkable, unwavering spirit of gratitude. Enjoy my conv…

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№ 176 In the Beginning, Dog: A Comedic Reading of P. D. Eastman's 'Go, Dog. Go!' 47:44

2M ago47:44

47:44

Brian puts on the piercing spectacles of literay criticism and reveals the true meaning of P. D. Eastman's masterpiece 'Go, Dog. Go!'

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Pat Hughes (HOF 2023) 32:19

1M ago32:19

32:19

Pat Hughes, who was elected to the broadcast wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame last year has broadcast more than 6,000 games over a 40+ year career. The longtime radio voice of the Chicago Cubs joins me on this month's episode to reminisce about the first big league game he ever attended and to share his many vivid ballpark memories of Candlestick,…

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Bobby Shantz (1952 AL MVP) 33:51

2M ago33:51

33:51

From the dusty sandlots of Pottstown, PA to the storied ballparks that served as the backdrop to his remarkable career, 98 year old baseball legend and 1952 AL MVP Bobby Shantz looks back on his improbable path to the major leagues. Grab your peanuts and cracker jack and listen to one of the great stories from the golden age of baseball. Support th…

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Bonus Episode: Larry Lucchino (Padres & Red Sox HOF) 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

Several months ago, I recorded an interview with the late Larry Lucchino. In addition to being an executive for the Orioles, Padres and Red Sox, Lucchino was a ballpark design revolutionary who ushered in the wave of retro ballparks beginning with Camden Yards. On this week's special episode of the Lost Ballparks podcast, Lucchino tells how the par…

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Steve Vucinich (Oakland A's HOF) 34:19

4M ago34:19

34:19

Steve Vucinich spent 54 years with the Oakland A’s working as a peanut vendor, a ballboy, and eventually the clubhouse manager. The much beloved member of the Athletics was inducted into the Oakland A’s Hall of Fame in 2022. He was a part of the team for 7 different decades and has many stories to tell on this month's episode! Support the Show.…

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№ 175 Films 2023 55:20

5M ago55:20

55:20

Brian and Melissa compare their favorite films they saw for the first time last year, 2023.

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Rocky Colavito (Indians HOF) 22:21

5M ago22:21

22:21

Rocky Colavito finished his career with 374 HR's and he played in 9 All-Star Games. Now 90 years young, Rocky joins me on this episode to talk about his 1st game at the Polo Grounds, his tryout at Yankee Stadium, his love for Cleveland & the wedding gift the team gave him & his wife that he'll never forget! Support the Show.…

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№ 174 Books 2023 1:10:15

5M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Brian and Melissa share their favorite reads and re-reads of 2023.

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Pete Weber (Buffalo Bisons/War Memorial Stadium) 27:40

5M ago27:40

27:40

Pete Weber, the voice of the minor league Buffalo Bisons (1983-1995), called many games at historic War Memorial Stadium. He was there while they filmed "The Natural" and joins me on this episode to offer behind the scenes details about that all-time great baseball movie. We also spend time remembering some of the quirks and oddities of baseball's …

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№ 173 Goals 2024 1:00:14

7M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Not quite New Year's resolutions, but Brian and Melissa discuss plans for the new year, the year of our Lord 2024.

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Fergie Jenkins (HOF 1991) 36:39

7M ago36:39

36:39

Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins joins me to recount the "when" and "where" of attending his first MLB game, the unconventional method his Dad used to make him a strong pitcher, the trials of playing in minor league ballparks of the segregated south in the early 1960's, the baseball legend he admired growing up who would become his roommate and survivi…

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InnaRae- SOREN LIT 2023 22:20

7M ago22:20

22:20

SOREN LIT provides interviews, readings, and art reviews from creatives with connections to the lingering South. Produced by SOREN LIT Founding Editor, Melodie J. Rodgers. SOREN LIT's published work and podcast episodes are also available on the official website: www.sorenlit.com Episode: InnaRae- SOREN LIT. December. 2023 InnaRae’s work as a singe…

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№ 172 Christmas Films 2023 FEAT. The Sci-Fi Christians 43:44

7M ago43:44

43:44

Brian and Melissa welcome back Ben De Bono and Matt Anderson to discuss some of our favorite Christmas films.

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№ 171 Thoughts on Connection 25:55

9M ago25:55

25:55

Melissa shares ideas on how we can be less lonely, isolated, and fragmented.

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№ 170 We Affirm One Baptism FEAT Matt Koser 1:44:10

10M ago1:44:10

1:44:10

Brian is rejoined by his brother Matt for a discussion of baptism: credo or paedo? What does baptism do? What constitutes a valid baptism? No questions are answered, but a rousing time was, again, had.

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Cynthia Manick. SOREN LIT. Fall 2023. 7:34

10M ago7:34

7:34

The SOREN LIT podcast provides interviews, readings, and art reviews from our latest writers and artists. The podcast is produced by SOREN LIT Founding Editor, Melodie J. Rodgers. SOREN LIT's published work and podcast episodes are also available on the official website: www.sorenlit.com Cynthia Manick. SOREN LIT. Fall 2023. Cynthia Manick is the a…

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№ 169 Why Charlotte Mason 42:46

11M ago42:46

42:46

Brian attempts to explain Charlotte Mason's 20 principles that undergird her philosophy of education.

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Jon Miller Returns 38:47

11M ago38:47

38:47

Jon Miller, the longtime voice of the San Francisco Giants makes his return visit to Lost Ballparks. His first appearance on the podcast quickly became the most downloaded episode in LB podcast history. He is gracious enough to join us one more time for the series finale sharing his first hand experiences of broadcasting at some of baseball's iconi…

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Mike McDermott (Former Dodgers BP Pitcher) 24:20

12M ago24:20

24:20

Mike McDermott began his career at Dodger Stadium as the visiting team batboy in the mid 1960's. He later transitioned to batting practice pitcher for the Dodgers; a position he held for 30 years! He joins me on this episode to talk about a Hall of Famer whose kindness he'll never forget, the time at Candlestick where he caused the game to be stopp…

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№ 168 Reasons to Homeschool 49:54

12M ago49:54

49:54

Brian and Melissa explain why they homeschool

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Ted Simmons (HOF 2020) 18:23

12M ago18:23

18:23

Hall of Famer Ted Simmons joins me on this episode to talk about the first big league game his Dad took him to at Briggs Stadium (later named Tiger Stadium), coming back to play there as a major leaguer, catching Bob Gibson's only no-hitter at Three Rivers Stadium and the day he hitched a ride with a rock-n-roll legend. Support the Show.…

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SOREN LIT. 2023. Lilli Lewis 15:32

12M ago15:32

15:32

SOREN LIT: A Southern Renaissance literary journal... for storytellers with connections to the south. We showcase writers and artists who are women, femme-identifying, and/or non-binary creatives. The SOREN LIT podcast provides interviews, readings, and art reviews from our latest writers and artists. The podcast is hosted by SOREN LIT Founding Edi…

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SOREN LIT. 2023. YANI DAVIS 14:09

12M ago14:09

14:09

SOREN LIT: A Southern Renaissance literary journal... for storytellers with connections to the south. We showcase writers and artists who are women, femme-identifying, and/or non-binary creatives. The SOREN LIT podcast provides interviews, readings, and art reviews from our latest writers and artists. The podcast is hosted by SOREN LIT Founding Edi…

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Warren Brown (Reds Clubhouse/Batboy 1970's) 27:50

12M ago27:50

27:50

Warren Brown's first job was working in the Red's clubhouse at Crosley Field. When the Reds moved into Riverfront Stadium in the middle of the 1970 season, he became one of their batboys. "Brownie" has great stories and wonderful memories to share of both ballparks, Sparky Anderson and the Big Red Machine. Support the Show.…

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SOREN LIT. 2023. Fiona Zedde 6:44

1y ago6:44

6:44

SOREN LIT: A Southern Renaissance literary journal... for storytellers with connections to the south. We showcase writers and artists who are women, femme-identifying, and/or non-binary creatives. The SOREN LIT podcast provides interviews, readings, and art reviews from our latest writers and artists. The podcast is hosted by SOREN LIT Founding Edi…

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Rick Dempsey (Orioles HOF) 39:12

1y ago39:12

39:12

Rick Dempsey, a member of the Orioles HOF, joins me on this episode to talk about some of the great Lost American League ballparks of the 70's and 80's, his little league manager who turned out to be ______!!! the stadium where he nearly lost his life, and of course the '83 World Series (he was MVP) and the goose bump inducing '88 World Series! Thi…

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Steve Garvey (Padres HOF) 9:25

1y ago9:25

9:25

On this Extra Innings episode, Steve Garvey talks about the day he became a Brooklyn Dodger batboy in 1956, the first MLB game he attended as a teenager at Tiger Stadium and his walk off home run to win game 4 of the '84 NLCS that made him a San Diego legend! Support the Show.By Mike Koser

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Kent Hrbek (Twins HOF) 32:20

1y ago32:20

32:20

On this episode of the Lost Ballparks podcast, Kent Hrbek, a member of the Twins Hall of Fame, joins me to talk about growing up a short bike ride away from Metropolitan Stadium, what it was like playing for the Twins in the ballpark he grew up going to, the challenges and joys of playing in the Metrodome, his practical joking teammates and of cour…

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Roy Firestone (ESPN) 44:10

1y ago44:10

44:10

7X Emmy Winner and longtime ESPN host (Sports Look/Up Close), Roy Firestone joins me on this episode to talk about his love for Old Miami Stadium, his days as a Baltimore Orioles batboy, his lifelong friendship with Brooks Robinson, the day he walked through an abandoned Memorial Stadium with Johnny Unitas and his once-in-a-lifetime interview with …

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George Toma (K.C. A’s Groundskeeper) 26:03

1y ago26:03

26:03

George Toma, 94, has been doing groundskeeping since he was 12 years old. That’s 82 years! The man nicknamed, the "Sodfather" and "the Nitty Gritty Dirt Man" joins me on this episode to talk about being the head groundskeeper in Kansas City at Municipal Stadium for colorful owner Charlie Finley (in the 1950's and 60's), then Royals Stadium. He has …

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Reggie Jackson (HOF 1993) 7:14

1y ago7:14

7:14

Lost Ballparks Extra Innings: In this extra innings episode HOFer Reggie Jackson shares details of the first major league game he ever attended as a kid; where it was, who he was with, the teams playing that day and who his favorite player was. Support the Show.By Mike Koser

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Steve Stone (White Sox/Cubs) 32:54

1y ago32:54

32:54

Steve Stone was an All-Star, a Cy Young award winner (He won 25 games in 1980!), and for the past 4 decades has worked in the broadcast booth; first for the Cubs alongside Hall of Famer Harry Caray and since 2005 he has been calling games for the White Sox. He shares vivid details of Comiskey, Wrigley Field, Memorial Stadium, Candlestick and Munici…

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Art Shamsky (1969 Mets) 44:30

1y ago44:30

44:30

Art Shamsky was a key member of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets. He joins me on this episode to talk about that magical year and what it was like playing with Tom Seaver, Pete Rose and Frank Robinson in those Lost Ballparks of the 60's - Forbes Field, Connie Mack Stadium, Crosley Field, the Astrodome and Shea Stadium. Click here for Art Shams…

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Rollie Fingers (HOF 1992) 11:47

1y ago11:47

11:47

Extra Innings Episode: Rollie Fingers, a 7X All-Star, 3X World Champion, MVP, Cy Young winner and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, joins me on this episode to talk about the first MLB game he attended as a kid, his 2 favorite ballparks to pitch in, "Harvey" the mechanical rabbit, historic Rickwood Field, and the 3 days he spent as a member of t…

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Andy Strasberg (My 1961) 43:22

1y ago43:22

43:22

Andy Strasberg is the author of My 1961. Andy grew up in the Bronx and unlike all of his friends who were Mickey Mantle fans, Strasberg loved Roger Maris. In 1961 he began to make daily journal entries that chronicled his life as a 13 year old Yankee fan, trips to Yankee Stadium with his Father and friends and vivid details of his dreams to 1. Meet…

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Rick Rizzs (Mariners) 42:00

1y ago42:00

42:00

Rick Rizzs has been calling Seattle Mariners baseball games since 1983! On this episode he talks about growing up in Chicago attending games at Comiskey Park, paying dues in minor league broadcasting, feeling like he could die at any minute calling games at old Cleveland Stadium, the unique peculiarities of Tiger Stadium and the Mariners historic r…

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№ 167 They Descended Into Hell FEAT. Matt Koser 1:57:18

1y ago1:57:18

1:57:18

Brian and his brother Matt discuss three Christian theological views of hell: infernalism, annihilationism, and universalism.

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Johnny Bench (HOF 1989) 10:22

1y ago10:22

10:22

Extra Innings Episode: Johnny Bench joins me on this episode to talk about the first MLB game he ever attended, memories of Cincinnati's Crosley Field, what Willie Mays told him at the Astrodome in 1968, his 1971 All-Star game home run at Tiger Stadium and obeying his Mom during the 1972 NLCS at Riverfront Stadium. Support the Show.…

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Jack Morris (HOF 2018) 24:22

1y ago24:22

24:22

Jack Morris was 254 game winner, a 5x All-Star, 4X World Champion, 1991 World Series MVP and a 2018 inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame. On the premiere episode of season 5, Morris joins me to talk about growing up going to Metropolitan Stadium, his love for the most terrifying sport in human history, pitching at Comiskey Park, Jack Murphy, Tig…

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№ 166 Are AI Alarmists Right? 59:43

1y ago59:43

59:43

Brian and Melissa discuss the present capabilities and future possibilities of ChatGPT and its artificial "intelligence" brethren, and how alarmists may be wrong with their predictions but right with their warnings.

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SORENLIT. 2023. Lori Thomasson 10:52

1y ago10:52

10:52

SOREN LIT...A Southern Renaissance of women, femmes, and/or non-binary creatives exploring the lingering South... www.sorenlit.com SORENLIT. 2023. Lori Thomasson At age eight, Lori Thomasson created original stories and one-girl shows entertaining her friends and family. By age ten, however, several traumatic events would silence her for the next 2…

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SOREN LIT. 2023. Christy Petterson 11:15

1y ago11:15

11:15

SOREN LIT...A Southern Renaissance of women, femmes, and/or non-binary creatives exploring the lingering South... www.sorenlit.com SOREN LIT. 2023. Christy Petterson Christy Petterson is an artist and writer from Atlanta, GA. Since 2005, she has organized an award-winning craft market called the Indie Craft Experience, and since 2014 she's been a T…

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SOREN LIT. 2023. Raquel Battaglia. 16:43

1+ y ago16:43

16:43

SOREN LIT. 2023. Raquel Battaglia. www.sorenlit.com Raquel Battaglia is an American southerner living ‘across the pond’ in the UK. She is a social psychologist by education and a hospice and palliative care researcher by job who uses writing to explore the qualitative nature of the human experience. Her poetry and flash fiction can be read in Fello…

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SOREN LIT. 2023. Anjali Enjeti 14:28

1+ y ago14:28

14:28

SOREN LIT. 2023. Anjali Enjeti Anjali Enjeti is a former attorney, organizer, journalist, and MFA instructor based near Atlanta. She is the author of Southbound: Essays on Identity, Inheritance, and Social Change, and The Parted Earth. Her other writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Harper’s Bazaar, Oxford American, and elsew…

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№ 165 Book Reviews: Poetics and Sourcery 9:38

1+ y ago9:38

9:38

For the first time in recorded history, Aristotle's Poetics and Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel Sourcery are reviewed in a single podcast episode.

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SOREN LIT. 2023. Karin Pendley Koser 11:33

1+ y ago11:33

11:33

SOREN LIT...A Southern Renaissance of women, femmes, and/or non-binary creatives exploring the lingering South... www.sorenlit.com SOREN LIT. 2023. Karin Pendley Koser Karin Pendley Koser has been a writer the majority of her life since penning poetry for contests as a child to writing everything from journalistic TV features and articles to every …

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Fred Lynn (Red Sox HOF) 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

30:55

Fred Lynn was a 9X All-Star and the first player in baseball history to win Rookie of the Year, MVP and a Gold Glove in the same year! He joins me on the season finale to talk about the first game he attended as a kid, all things Fenway Park, that special 1975 Red Sox team, his first All-Star game at County Stadium in Milwaukee, the crazy event tha…

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