Best Kurkjian Podcasts (2024)

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Kurkjian on Mays and MLB Missing an Opportunity 47:59

24m ago47:59

47:59

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with one of baseball's best historians in Tim Kurkjian about Willie Mays, explain why Major League Baseball could have made today at Rickwood Field more special, and more.By Audacy

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Rickwood was a CELEBRATION of the Negro League Players 19:34

19m ago19:34

19:34

Willard and Dibs continue to react to MLB's Rockwood Field game last night, Reggie Jackson's comments about his experiences in Birmingham, and explain exactly what the entire event was celebrating.By Audacy

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Hour 3: Mad Dog & Peter's Fandom 51:49

37m ago51:49

51:49

Chris Mad Dog Russo stops by the show, and Peter's fandom is brought into question again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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The Power of Reggie Jackson's WORDS! 12:40

23m ago12:40

12:40

Willard and Dibs open the show by reacting to the whole experience of MLB at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama and by thanking Reggie Jackson for sharing his terrible experiences as a player in Birmingham.By Audacy

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Hour 2: Same 'Ol Jets 49:17

1h ago49:17

49:17

Peter says the Rodgers situation reveals a bigger problem that's been going on with the Jets for years. Plus, could the Knicks trade Robinson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Hour 1: Yankees Issues 50:57

1h ago50:57

50:57

Don says the Orioles don't fear the Yankees, and the Mets are having a good day in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Full Show: Rickwood Field & Honoring Willie Mays 3:27:27

36m ago3:27:27

3:27:27

Willard and Dibs' full show from Thursday, June 20th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs preview the Rickwood Field game between the Giants and Cardinals in the memory of Willie Mays, share why they feel MLB made a mistake by not giving an exception to LaMonte Wade Jr. to allow him to play tonight, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with one of ba…

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Crossover: Delayed Start & Compliments 25:44

20m ago25:44

25:44

Steiny and Evan (in for Guru) are joined by a delated Willard and Dibs on a Thursday edition of The Crossover. The guys hand out compliments to each other and more.By Audacy

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Rickwood Field and LaMonte Wade Jr. 37:33

22m ago37:33

37:33

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs preview the Rickwood Field game between the Giants and Cardinals in the memory of Willie Mays, share why they feel MLB made a mistake by not giving an exception to LaMonte Wade Jr. to allow him to play tonight, and more.By Audacy

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Reggie Jackson Remembers Willie Mays, Bob Costas Revisited 47:31

26m ago47:31

47:31

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs hear from Reggie Jackson on the memory of Willie Mays, revisit their conversation with Bob Costas from yesterday, and more.By Audacy

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Gary Shemano Shares Great Willie Mays Stories 48:15

28m ago48:15

48:15

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Gary Shemano, who was Willie Mays' best friend, about the Say Hey Kid, sharing memories from his youth around Willie that no one has ever heard before.By Audacy

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Willie Mays' Best Friend Shares Unheard Of Stories About the Say Hey Kid 35:45

17m ago35:45

35:45

Gary Shemano, who was the best friend of the late Willie Mays, joins Willard and Dibs to share stories about the Say Hey Kid that we've never heard before.By Audacy

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Reggie Jackson: Coming Back to Rickwood Field "is not easy" 9:28

9m ago9:28

9:28

Willard and Dibs react to what baseball legend Reggie Jackson said about Willie Mays and his time in Birmingham, which is where Willie Mays began his professional career and is where the Giants and Cardinals are playing today to honor the Negro Leagues.By Audacy

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LaMonte Wade Jr: "Thought it was going to work out" at Rickwood 18:09

1h ago18:09

18:09

Willard and Dibs continue to discuss the opportunity Major League Baseball might've missed with LaMonte Wade Jr. tonight at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama.By Audacy

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Tim Kurkjian on Willie Mays: "The perfect baseball player" 19:48

1h ago19:48

19:48

Tim Kurkjian of ESPN, one of baseball's best historians, joins Willard and Dibs to share his personal memories with the late, great Willie Mays.By Audacy

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Willie Mays, the Mythical Superstar 12:37

1h ago12:37

12:37

Willard and Dibs explain how Willie Mays' greatness reached a mythical level.By Audacy

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Hour 3: Yankees-Orioles 50:30

42m ago50:30

50:30

Is there anyone as good as McDavid in the four major sports right now. Plus, it looks like the Orioles are going to be a problem for the Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Did MLB Miss the Mark with LaMonte Wade Jr. Decision? 7:44

18m ago7:44

7:44

Willard and Dibs wonder why MLB didn't bend the rules to make today at Rickwood Field all the more special for LaMonte Wade Jr. and the Giants.By Audacy

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MLB Didn't Let Giants Activate LaMonte Wade Jr.? 11:29

29m ago11:29

11:29

Willard and Dibs open the show by explaining why they think Major League Baseball might've missed the mark today by not allowing the Giants to activate LaMonte Wade Jr. for just one day to allow him to be available for today's game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, which means a lot to Wade Jr.…

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Hour 2: Ryan Ruocco & Joe Theismann 51:50

15m ago51:50

51:50

Ryan Ruocco stops by talking Redick, Clark and Yankees, and Joe Theismann joins the show talking all things football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Hour 1: Yankees Needs & JJ Redick 53:07

23m ago53:07

53:07

As good as the Yankees are, Michael says there are a few things they can improve. Plus, JJ Redick is head coach of the LA Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Trea Turner's Return Displaces Johan Rojas & an Interview with Singer Holdyn Barder 53:47

5h ago53:47

53:47

With Trea Turner back, someone had to go, and it's Johan Rojas, who was optioned to the minors. Who were other candidates to open up a space for Turner? Mike Missanelli discusses that and interviews "Go Birds" singer Holdyn Barder.By BetRivers Network

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Full Show: Honoring the Legendary Willie Mays 3:29:52

11h ago3:29:52

3:29:52

Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, June 19th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs celebrate the legendary life of the late, great Willie Mays, catch up with FP Santangelo to share memories with the Say Hey Kid, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with San Francisco legend Danny Glover about the great Willie Mays and open the show up for lis…

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Crossover: Remembering the Great Willie Mays 17:20

11h ago17:20

17:20

Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for a Wednesday edition of The Crossover. The guys remember the legendary Willie Mays, who passed away at the age of 93 yesterday.By Audacy

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Remembering and Celebrating the Say Hey Kid 47:24

11h ago47:24

47:24

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs celebrate the legendary life of the late, great Willie Mays, catch up with FP Santangelo to share memories with the Say Hey Kid, and more.By Audacy

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Danny Glover and Listeners Share Willie Mays Memories 47:46

11h ago47:46

47:46

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with San Francisco legend Danny Glover about the great Willie Mays and open the show up for listeners to share what the Say Hey Kid meant to them.By Audacy

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Bob Costas Joins the Show; Willie's Greatness 47:46

11h ago47:46

47:46

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs chat with baseball historian Bob Costas about Willie Mays' impact, discuss how there will never be another Say Hey Kid, and take calls from the audience about what Willie Mays meant to them.By Audacy

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Willie Mays Compared to Other Legends 49:09

11h ago49:09

49:09

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to remember the great Willie Mays, compare him to some of the other greats of the game of baseball, and more.By Audacy

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Willie Mays Never Disappointed Anyone 17:09

11h ago17:09

17:09

Willard and Dibs, with help from the audience, continue to remember Willie Mays and discuss what made him so special both as a baseball player and a person.By Audacy

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There Will NEVER be Another Willie Mays 19:52

12h ago19:52

19:52

Willard and Dibs continue to remember Willie Mays and explain why there will never be another player and person quite like Willie Mays.By Audacy

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Bob Costas: Willie Mays "was a genuine showman" 22:11

12h ago22:11

22:11

Bob Costas, one of the greatest baseball historians out there, joins Willard and Dibs to remember the great Willie Mays.By Audacy

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Listeners Honor the Great Willie Mays 20:51

13h ago20:51

20:51

Willard and Dibs open the show to the listeners and allow callers to share their memories about Willie Mays and what he means to them.By Audacy

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Danny Glover on Willie Mays: "I'll remember his smile" 14:20

14h ago14:20

14:20

San Francisco legend Danny Glover joins Willard and Dibs to remember the great Willie Mays a day after he passed at the age of 93.By Audacy

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FP Santangelo Shares Willie Mays Memories from the Giants Clubhouse 15:28

14h ago15:28

15:28

Former San Francisco Giants player FP Santangelo joins Willard and Dibs to share his personal memories with the great Willie Mays.By Audacy

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Hour 3: Retiring Numbers 46:03

14h ago46:03

46:03

Don is starting to believe in the Mets. Should Willie Mays' number be retired across baseball? Spike Lee calls in to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Celebrating the Life of the Legendary Willie Mays 21:35

14h ago21:35

21:35

Willard and Dibs open the show by celebrating the life of the legendary Willie Mays.By Audacy

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Hour 2: No Judge & Mike Lupica 52:23

15h ago52:23

52:23

No Judge in the Yankee lineup tonight, and Mike Lupica joins the show to talk Willie Mays and Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Hour 1: Willie Mays, Judge, Grimace 52:43

16h ago52:43

52:43

RIP Willie Mays. Will there be retribution for Judge being hit? And Michael thinks he knows the real reason for the Mets turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 98.7 FM ESPN New York

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Full Show: Robo Umps, Ramos Hype, Warriors' Chances, Remembering Willie Mays 4:01:10

1d ago4:01:10

4:01:10

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, June 18th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to a wild Giants win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, wonder if it's time for MLB to bring robot umpires and an automated strike zone to the big leagues, chat with former Giants pitcher George Kontos, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs wonder why the Heliot Ram…

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Crossover: Giants' Excitement and the Bay's Reach 25:17

1d ago25:17

25:17

Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for a Tuesday edition of The Crossover. The guys react to a wild Giants win, debate what qualifies as being from the Bay Area, and more.By Audacy

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Time for Robo Umps? Kontos Joins the Show! 39:30

1d ago39:30

39:30

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to a wild Giants win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, wonder if it's time for MLB to bring robot umpires and an automated strike zone to the big leagues, chat with former Giants pitcher George Kontos, and more.By Audacy

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