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Tim and Jeff celebrate March Madness with Chris Young, the Texas Rangers General Manager. He is a former Princeton basketball player, turned Major League Baseball player. We open more Topps baseball cards, Tim is asked about Lizzo and Beyoncé (oh no) and put on the spot for "The League In The Lid."

Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a writer in 2022. He has 45 plus years of stories covering this game his entire professional life. Jeff is a country music morning show host in Philadelphia. Together they will weave through each week of the baseball season with stories of the history of the game coupled with hilarious hijinks that occur on and off the field that only Tim Kurkjian knows.

This has been a dream for both Tim and Jeff for quite a few years now, happy to have you at the beginning of the journey. New episodes release every Tuesday, next week catch Tim and Jeff chat with Hall of Famer John Smoltz.

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Is This A Great Game, Or What?

First Week Quirkjians, Dogsledding and Chris Young Joins

Is This A Great Game, Or What?

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Is This A Great Game, Or What?

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One Week Down & What A Week It Was 37:28

2 days ago37:28

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Another Friday edition of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" brings you a recap of the crazy first week of baseball. And we aren't just saying that, it truly has been unbelievable. The Dodgers and Padres, wow, and the Braves, eek. Plus a player that has a personal connection to the Kurkjian family had a monster night on Monday night. Who is the greatest A's player of all time? Or the best player to wear number five? All discussed today on the show. Jeff announces the big news that the show is now on TikTok (Tim is still not sure what that is really). Also, if you want to join the show, tell us why you are a Seamhead and email it to Jeff@GreatGameOrWhat.com. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Wacky Weekend, Dallas Braden Our Wacky/Wonderful Guest 1:09:56

5 days ago1:09:56

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We've got a real treat for you today. Our guest, Dallas Braden, kept us entertained and also made us cry. He gave us great perspective on how Athletics fans are feeling right now. Plus he revisited his days working with Tim at ESPN including the very last game he broadcasted with the company that may or may not have led to him no longer working there. The first weekend of the season was unbelievable, and that's not hyperbole. There were SO many things that happened for the very first time in baseball history that it was hard for Tim to get it all out in this episode. Quirkjians are back with some funny things we bet you didn't notice. Tim comes up with a Team Tim to flatter our guest. And finally, a Phil Nierko story on this date that will make you love the game even more. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Say Hey, Opening Day 33:36

9 days ago33:36

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Welcome to the first Friday episode of the REGULAR season and boy are we glad to be here with you. Tim Kurkjian, the Hall of Fame baseball writer, with his son, Jeff, have immediate reactions to the first games on Opening Day. The best part? These stats and fun facts you aren't getting anywhere else. One player continues an insane Opening Day streak. A New York Yankee FIRST that has never happened on Opening Day for the storied franchise. And, a pitching line that will scratch your head. We also continue "From Ozzie To Orel" with numbers three and four. Plus, Tim gives us the greatest Cincinnati Reds player of all time! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Adam (Dunn) and (Opening Day) Eve 1:13:50

12 days ago1:13:50

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Join Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff for an exciting take on baseball in 2025. Each week, this father-son podcast will talk baseball in a way you just aren't hearing on other shows. With laughter, light and love, this podcast is certain to be a baseball fan favorite. Opening Day 2025 is upon us so we are joined by Adam Dunn who shares an incredible Opening Day record. Also, Tim breaks down some incredible stories from Opening Day's past. Jeff breaks down new stadium food additions for the season. Adam Dunn makes us laugh with hilarious memories from his Opening Day's and from his long tenured career. Don't miss when he calls out Jeff Francoeur, former guest on the show, for something they would do as opponents! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Where March Madness Meets MLB 35:32

16 days ago35:32

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Welcome to our first official FRIDAY episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" We recap (briefly) the Tokyo Series. We dive straight into March Madness with Team Tim March Madness Edition, this one was real creative. A Kurkjian Quandary about Japan vs. Major League Baseball will have your head scratching. Ozzie To Orel begins as Tim Kurkjian outlines the greatest player to wear number one and number two of all time. There might be some debate on #2. Finally, we introduce a new segment that we want YOU to be a part of. If you love this game, tell us why in a 15-30 second voice memo and end with "My name is _______, and I am a Seamhead!" Email your entry to Jeff@GreatGameorWhat.com Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Opening Day: Shohei, Yoshi, Shota, Roki & Eduardo 1:10:13

19 days ago1:10:13

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We are joined by Eduardo Perez, per tradition, for our first regular season episode of the 2025 season. He played in Japan during his career and has such an interesting perspective during his time there. He also tells us about wanting to pluck something off of President Barack Obama, the time his mom yelled at him during a game and the impact Pete Rose had on his career. We recorded this episode on St. Patrick's Day, so Tim came up with his Team Tim of St. Patrick's Day players. Jeff explains to his dad what Grillz are (this is a tough convo). And finally, we celebrate being TWO episodes a week. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Keith Hernandez, Fellow Strat-O-Matic Hall of Famer 1:08:17

5 weeks ago1:08:17

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Keith Hernandez joins us as a member of the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame. Oh yeah, and he was a really REALLY good MLB player as well. He makes it onto a special "Best of All-Tim" team that we hear about. Tim Kurkjian was just inducted into the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame, and we hear his best stories of the game. Trout, Ohtani and more updates from Kurkjian from Spring Training. Plus a huge announcement about the future of this podcast (don't worry, it's REALLY good news). Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Maddon Love With Baseball 1:12:26

7 weeks ago1:12:26

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SPRING TRAINING IS HERE! What an exciting time for baseball fans, Joe Maddon joins us this week to share his favorite Spring Training stories. He also talks about that amazing 2016 curse-breaking season with the Chicago Cubs. Tim Kurkjian takes us down memory lane of his favorite Spring Training memories from covering 45 years of it all. We want to thank everyone for listening. Excited to announce that starting March 18th, we will be BACK to once a week officially kicking off our regular season then. Follow us for fun videos @GreatGameOrWhat on all socials and watch exclusive clips on our YouTube page as well! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Football & Phil Nevin 58:26

9 weeks ago58:26

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How fitting? With the 2025 Super Bowl coming up this week, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian bring you a football packed episode that is perfect for all baseball fans. Our guest is Phil Nevin, who was a college football and baseball player and a long-time MLB player. He later became a coach and then a Major League manager of a team that had both Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. We asked him about that. We also delve into the nuances of football with the former kicker. And we discussed the amazing crossover that happens between football and baseball when it comes to these incredible athletes. Make sure to follow us on Instagram , @GreatGameOrWhat and sign up for our newsletter at GreatGameOrWhat.com . Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Three New MLB Hall Of Famers For 2025 39:22

11 weeks ago39:22

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We took this time to chat about the careers of Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner and tell some stories that only Tim Kurkjian would know about these players. They will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July of 2025. Plus, we opened another deck of cards live on the show, chatted about an app Tim finally downloaded (he might be the last to do so) and debated whether or not you should wear shoes in your house! A friendly reminder that our first regular season episode will start on March 18th, we will be returning to weekly episodes (releasing on Tuesdays) at that point. We are really looking forward to you joining us for another great season. In the meantime, let's get social! We are always posting on our Facebook and Instagram accounts, you can follow us @GreatGameOrWhat. Plus, check out our website to join our email list! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Coaches! Key To The Best Game, Live From ABCA 2025 59:44

13 weeks ago59:44

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Big shoutout and thanks to our friends at GameChanger for having us in their incredible booth, along with Mevo who provided a couple extra cameras! We discuss some of Tim's favorite coach stories. We were joined by the head coach of Catholic University's baseball team, Ross Natoli. He carries a special place in the Kurkjian family that you will learn about. It's an amazing atmosphere at the ABCA, hoping to be back there next year! To all new people to the podcast, WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY! Share the show with someone who loves baseball too. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Holiday Special From Tim & Jeff 27:58

15 weeks ago27:58

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We discuss the unfortunate passing of a MLB Hall of Famer and the impact he made on this great game. Filming from Tim's office in Maryland, a special guest joined us on the couch for the entire episode. We opened up cards for "It's In The Cards," still looking for a debut patch in our Topps deck. We also hear a Best Of All-Tim team all about Christmas. Jeff quizzes Tim on pop culture happenings of 2024. Happy Holidays from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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The Best Of The Great Game 2024 1:12:15

17 weeks ago1:12:15

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We have been looking forward to releasing this episode all year long. Our Best Of 2024 Episode features one highlight moment from every single interview we did this season. But we aren't just looking back, we also talk offseason. The biggest signing without a doubt is Juan Soto to the New York Mets. Tim Kurkjian's reaction along with a hilarious moment he shared surrounding it at the grocery store. Plus we get great stories from Tim about the two newest members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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MLB Awards Reactions Plus Tim Kurkjian, The Movie Star 41:05

19 weeks ago41:05

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This week, Tim and Jeff recap the awards winners in Major League Baseball. We also bring back "It's In The Cards" in search of the Paul Skenes Debut Patch rookie card. You can actually watch us open the deck on our YouTube page linked below. And we get (even though it's November) This Day In Baseball History. We also welcomed in Jodi Michelle Cutler who asked Tim to star in her movie, "Rally Caps." She is the co-author of the book and now producer of the movie that features a small cameo from our Hall of Famer! Stream the movie now on Peacock. Great for the whole family, perfect to keep up your baseball fix in the offseason. Listen to us during the offseason every other Tuesday. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Offseason, What Do We Do Now? 12:16

21 weeks ago12:16

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Thank you for a great first regular and postseason of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" But now, the question so many have asked us, what's going to happen during the offseason? Well, have no fear, Tim and Jeff are here. Moving to every two weeks during the offseason but still keeping you smiling and laughing (we like to hope). Don't forget, special contest going on, the first 50 new followers to @GreatGameOrWhat on Instagram will win a signed baseball card from Tim and Jeff. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Johnny Bench's Hall 56:14

37 weeks ago56:14

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Johnny Bench joins us while we were at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A big thanks to the Otesaga Hotel for allowing us to record in their hallowed home. We hear stories from Johnny that will make you laugh and cry. His love for his dad is so perfect for this podcast. Tim lays out his best All-HOF Team in spirit of being at Cooperstown over the weekend. We also take you to Cooperstown revisiting some of the most amazing stories of people we met while there. The Kurkjian Quandary is bound to break up friendships and cause some controversy so look out Yankee fans. And finally, we hear about the Cooperstown moment that made Jeff fall in love with broadcasting. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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BONUS: Meet The 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees 8:02

37 weeks ago8:02

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Tim Kurkjian tells his best stories about each of the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees. Congrats to Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland for their amazing accomplishments. Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 as a baseball writer. Cooperstown is a special place to the entire Kurkjian family and to so many other baseball families. Releasing on July 23rd, you can hear our next episode featuring Hall of Famer Johnny Bench. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Cal Ripken Jr. & All-Star Game Humor 1:03:39

38 weeks ago1:03:39

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It's hard to believe that Cal Ripken Jr. is joining us for this week's podcast. It really is a dream come true! Tim Kurkjian and Cal go way back, even playing basketball on Ripken's home court quite a few times. We get into that including the dig other players use to make about Tim on the court. God intervenes for our Kurkjian Quandary that has our father-son duo at odds. Tim reveals the most historical and his personal favorite All-Star Game moments including a meeting between Ted Williams and Pedro Martinez that will give you chills. This episode is one of our favorites to date, Cal dazzles us with laughter and stories you can only hear on "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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All Fun With Scott Van Pelt 1:10:37

39 weeks ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Today’s shOw (there’s a reason for that capital O) is loaded with Scott Van Pelt’s hilarious Baltimore accent that has been making Tim laugh for years. Jeff also wants to know SVP’s favorite “This Is SportsCenter” commercial. Plus we dive into his love of golf. Tim is shocked by the All Star selections for this season. We also find out what he decided is his new favorite alcoholic beverage (uh oh). Yankee fans will be very excited to hear something special about their first baseman’s incredible feat, and if the Twins are your team, you’re in for something we bet you didn’t know. We appreciate you always listening, make sure to share the show with someone who you think will love to listen as well! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Hamerin’ Hank And July 4th 1:04:48

40 weeks ago1:04:48

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Hank Azaria, better known to baseball fans as Brockmire, joins as our guest this week. His love of broadcasters is romantic to say the least. James Wood is our GameChanger of the Week, wait until you hear more about the Nationals’ newest outfielder. Call it Christmas in July, you’ll find out why we are in the spirit this week. Plus, the greatest game ever played on July 4th? Tim takes a deep dive into a game that nobody should forget about, especially those woken up by fireworks in Atlanta. Aaron Judge continues to impress and so is Friend Rice (you’ll find out why). What Bo Jackson’s teammates had to say about him that help us understand just how impressive he was. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Willie, Boonie and Krukie 1:09:23

41 weeks ago1:09:23

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Get ready, because the Manager of the New York Yankees is joining our show this week. Tim and Aaron Boone worked for years together at ESPN and their stories, well they are just hysterical. But nothing beats Boone’s impressions, just wait until you hear them. We give one last tribute to Willie Mays and compliment Major League Baseball for their amazing work at the Rickwood Game. Some Quirkjians that are bound to blow you away along with a Kurkjian Quandary on skates! We don’t know much about hockey on this podcast so we brought in a friend of the show to help us. Jeff had a chance to surprise his dad with a “Best Of All-Tim Team” that we think a lot of people are going to want to add to. Another week, thank you so much for listening. Please remember to follow and subscribe (for free) wherever you are listening right now. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Aaron Judge, Doug Glanville and Rickwood Field 1:11:40

42 weeks ago1:11:40

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Tim has no idea a (small) special guest is joining us with a present for him, what a way to start a show! On Thursday, June 20th, Major League Baseball will play at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala. The importance of this game cannot be overstated so we interviewed Doug Glanville to explain its significance. He also takes a deeper look into the Negro Leagues and Black baseball. Also, we hear all about Tim’s All-Courtroom Team (and yes, Aaron Judge is on it). Our Kurkjian Quandary: what would an 18-handicap player shoot under the pressure of the final day of the U.S. Open? And, among so much else, Jeff shared a moment he had with a Hall of Famer that he will never forget. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Baseball For The Dads... 1:09:17

43 weeks ago1:09:17

1:09:17

It is our Father’s Day episode, thank you to all of the dads out there listening. Karl and Sam Ravech are joining us, the broadcasting duo can both be heard on ESPN. Tim breaks down the best father-son baseball duos and makes a team out of them. Also, it’s worth noting that this is Jeff’s first Father’s Day so we get quite a bit from that. What happened in London? Tim shares all about his trip calling the Phillies-Mets game during the London Series. Knuckleballers, Judge homers and buzzer beaters are all important in this week’s episode. A brand new set of Quirkjians and a deep dive into Tim’s best Cardinals stories will round out the show. Thank you for listening! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Doing Our Best For ALS 52:34

44 weeks ago52:34

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We had the opportunity to record this episode in person at Citizens Bank Park on Lou Gehrig Day. Thank you to the Phillies for being so hospitable! We go through the takeaways from the week in Major League Baseball plus our Quirkjians seemed extra quirky this week. Submit yours at GreatGameOrWhat.com . Tim came up with his top team using only players who wore number four, there might be some disagreement in the infield on those. We hear about the New York Mets and even talk about both Tim and Jeff's mascoting experience (kind of). During our live streamed Lou Gehrig Day episode on Sunday, June 2nd, we spoke with two current players; Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola, whose uncle passed away from ALS, Brandon Crawford, who is deeply connected to the cause. We also hear live from Mike Piscotty, who's wife, Gretchen, passed away from the disease. Their son is pro ballplayer Stephen Piscotty. And also, Sam Hilliard, in the Colorado Rockies system, joined the show to talk about his father's battle with the disease. This is our chance to wrap up our weekend dedicated to ALS, if you missed Sarah Langs and Boog Sciambi, they were featured in their own episode released back on Friday, so scroll back to hear that. Thank you for supporting this cause and helping us raise awareness. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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ALS Awareness with Matt Kurkjian, Sarah Langs and Boog Sciambi 44:55

44 weeks ago44:55

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This is an emotional episode for both Tim and Jeff. Tim's brother, Matt Kurkjian, passed away from ALS on Labor Day 2023. This is the first Lou Gehrig Day that the Kurkjian's will be at a ballpark without him since his diagnosis. Tim retells an amazing story about what Matt's alma mater did for him shortly after his diagnosis. Plus, we hear some amazing stories from our guests, Sarah Langs and Boog Sciambi. Sarah was diagnosed with ALS but continues to be a beacon of light in Major League Baseball. Her knowledge and love of the game shines through her social media accounts where she shares her love of stats and observations. Sarah's recurring hashtag "Baseball Is The Best," has become a rally cry in the MLB/ALS community. She asks friends and family to support Project ALS that raises money for more research to better understand and ultimately cure this disease. Broadcaster Boog Sciambi lost a dear friend, Tim Sheehy, to ALS almost twenty years ago. Since then, he has dedicated so much of his life raising money for Project Main Street , an organization dedicated in the name of Sheehy that helps families deal with the financial burden of care of an ALS patient. We thank you for taking the time to learn more about this disease that has dismantled our family along with so many others. Thank you. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Yogi & More Heroes 55:51

45 weeks ago55:51

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Today is an important show, our Memorial Day episode. Tim Kurkjian breaks down his all-military baseball team, every position and a full starting rotation. We talk to Lindsay Berra, the granddaughter of Yogi Berra. She describes her grandfather's service to this country as being MORE important than his Hall of Fame baseball career. We also convinced Tim to do Immaculate Grid on the podcast and as always, we rip open some baseball cards and rifle through them (with a little added surprise Jeff wasn't expecting). Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Japanese, Dominican and Rushin 1:07:46

46 weeks ago1:07:46

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Week 9 of the baseball season leads us to the 9th episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" which features Steve Rushin, one of the greatest writers of our lifetime. We discuss with him his love of the Twins as a child, some of the best games he ever covered and how he met his wife, WNBA Legend Rebecca Lobo. What is the baseball significance of May 21st or 5/21? We get into that along with Elly De La Cruz isn't human, we tell you why. And also, don't miss our GameChanger of the Week. We open a new pack of cards for "It's In The Cards" and end up chatting Seattle Mariners' baseball from our League In Lids segment. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Buck, Skenes & Everything In Between 1:12:25

47 weeks ago1:12:25

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This is our eighth episode and right off the bat (no pun intended) we have to say thank you. This is only possible because of your love and support of what we are doing. This week we have a real treat for you. Paul Skenes is our "GameChanger of the Week," his Major League debut, his character and charitable actions all factored in. We talk with Buck Showalter and he tells us stories of his gnome, seeing some of the best players of today in the minors and a triple play that never touched leather. In addition, you get a fresh "It's In The Cards" along with an Arizona Diamondbacks break-down during "League In Lids." If you didn't know this already, you can WATCH our show on YouTube or continue to listen wherever you get your podcasts, just don't forget to hit "follow" so you are up to date. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Celebrate Mothers, Padres and Twins 1:02:29

48 weeks ago1:02:29

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We dive into Tim's All-Fruit/Veggie Team which was inspired by Trey Cabbage's return to the Majors. Great mom stories including Dallas Braden's huge moment with his grandmother. Willie Mays is a legend but I would guess you didn't know which Major Leaguer he didn't recognize when they were face-to-face. And finally, a Kurkjian Quandary that only good baserunners can debate. That and so much more this week on the show! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Seamhead’s Heaven, Mason Miller’s Heater, Wyatt Langford’s Homer 1:17:09

49 weeks ago1:17:09

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It’s the Seamhead edition complete with Quirkjians, another installment of In The Cards plus Jeff's new dog has a baseball name. Mike Schur talks Tony Gwynn, Leslie Knope, Jarrod Dyson, Andy Dwyer, Manny Ramirez and Chad Ogea. Up until this point, we have had former players and managers as guests but we switched it all up this week to share the love of the game with someone who loves it as much as Tim. Mike Schur speaks of this game the way one speaks of their children, even describing baseball as a his "first love," which is relatable to all of us. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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A Bow For Baseball 54:48

22 weeks ago54:48

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We put a "bow" on this baseball season with our final episode of the regular season. Don't you worry, big news, we are BACK for another season and will be checking in periodically during the offseason, we aren't going anywhere. A big shoutout to our friends at The Shirley Povich Center For Sports Journalism for hosting us at University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism . This week's guest is TIM KURKJIAN! We allowed the students the opportunity to ask us questions that they've always wanted to ask this Hall of Fame baseball writer. We wrap up the 2024 baseball season, celebrating the good and the bad. Tim gives us an "All Presidents" Best of All Tim team in spirit of the election. Last but certainly not least, we look back at what a fun first season of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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World Series Win and Ross 1:11:58

23 weeks ago1:11:58

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David Ross is our guest this week who knows a thing or two about stepping up big in a World Series. He won with both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. The former player and former manager turned broadcaster has a bevy of amazing sports stories. We also break down the first couple games of this VERY exciting World Series, it has not disappointed. Plus, thanks to Strat-O-Matic, we figured out who would do better, a team of all Aaron Judges or all Shohei Ohtanis! And we also pay our respects to a legend of the game. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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World Series or Bust(er) 1:10:05

24 weeks ago1:10:05

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Buster Olney is our amazing guest who hosts his own podcast. “Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney,” wherever you are listening right now. We talk about his growing up a Dodger fan and a cow-milker! Plus we get his take on the two remaining teams vying to win it all. Tim Kurkjian even blesses us with another goofy “Best of All-Tim” and our friends at Strat-O-Matic help us settle the debate, Yankees or Dodgers! You can use GREATGAME20 at checkout for new customers at Strat-O-Matic.com for 20% off all baseball products! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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A Bobby Valentine To Baseball 1:04:09

25 weeks ago1:04:09

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Can't ask for a better guest other than Bobby Valentine. He was drafted by the Dodgers as a player, played and managed the New York Mets and also managed in Japan. We talk Shohei, we talk potential Subway Series (the last of which he managed) and share laughs over both Tim and Bobby's early years in baseball. The four remaining teams have got us all excited for a potential World Series matchup. We hear about the Best of All Tim team that involves only guests of our show (and boy is it a great list). We get the help of our friends at Strat-O-Matic to simulate just how good Japanese players are. Finally, we hear about what Eddy Perez and Tim will be doing in New York! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Playoff Baseball and Benetti 1:12:11

26 weeks ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Jason Benetti is the play-by-play for the Detroit Tigers television broadcast. He has extensive knowledge of just how this team came back to even make it to October. Plus, he does some great impressions along with hilarious shared stories calling games with Tim. We highlight one player from each of the remaining playoff teams. We celebrate a manager getting back into baseball (a former guest on this show). We also simulated the rest of the playoffs and the winner is a team honestly not many have picked! Thanks for listening! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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October Baseball With Mr. National 1:06:07

27 weeks ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Ryan Zimmerman is the greatesting Washington National of all time. And with eleven walk-off homers, he is one of the most clutch batters in the bottom of the ninth and beyond. We talk to him about what it’s like to play in October. We revisit Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 season, break down the ending for the Mets-Braves, and look at some of the greatest October performances of all time. We also put fandom to the test with our Kurkjian Quandary. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Welcome To Tangier, Adnan Virk 1:16:55

28 weeks ago1:16:55

1:16:55

He’s like family to us, Adnan Virk is our guest this week. He can be found on MLB Network or chatting about movies on his podcast, Cinephile. We chat with him about so much, too many laughs to contain. We break it down with our friends at Strat-O-Matic to find out how Aaron Judge would do in the 1920s and how Babe Ruth would do today. We say farewell to the Oakland Athletics playing in Oakland with a Best of All Tim. We hear from Jeff about the Savannah Bananas and chat about the insanity that is Shohei Ohtani. Please rate and review the show, share it with a friend and don’t forget to follow! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Dan Patrick, “GONE!” 1:10:45

29 weeks ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Dan Patrick joins us as our special guest. He grew up a fan of The Big Red Machine, and while playing Strat-O-Matic that was his team. A Kurkjian Quandary that surrounds Shohei Ohtani’s potential 50/50 season. And a Best of All-Tim including the best juniors! And of course, you’ll get loaded with brand new Quirkjians as the season eyes October. Thanks to our friends at Strat-O-Matic, you can have fun just like us by getting 20% off at checkout using the code “GreatGame20” at checkout on all of their baseball games! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Clemente and Cakes 1:14:11

30 weeks ago1:14:11

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Jim Palmer is a Hall of Fame pitcher who is now a broadcaster calling games for the Baltimore Orioles. In his famed career, he faced quite a few Hall of Fame bats including that of Roberto Clemente, who is celebrated every year on Roberto Clemente Day, coming up this Sunday. Fantasy football was talked about quite a bit this week including a team name that got Tim into hip-hop. The greatest defensive players to ever play the game, Tim put his list together, feel free to debate him on this one. A Kurkjian Quandary that is bound to make you feel young again. On This Date In Baseball History, 1963 had a lot of brothers batting in a game! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Pete Fairbanks, Reading At 100 MPH 1:10:11

31 weeks ago1:10:11

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Current Major League closer, Pete Fairbanks, is our guest this week not only because of his arm, but also because of his mind. Friday, September 6th is National Read A Book Day and boy does this guy love to read! He also loves the NYT crossword puzzle, Legos and video games, we cover it all. Plus, you get a look inside some of the best baseball players that also played college football. Rich Hill is 44 years old, still pitching in the bigs. We dive into more about the hope for the Washington Nationals and a football Kurkjian Quandary that will probably have you limping. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Joey, Judge and Jansen 1:05:29

32 weeks ago1:05:29

1:05:29

We took time to recap the incredible Little League World Series finish because we think the Major Leaguers could learn a thing or two from those kids. Tim and Jeff, with the help of our friends at Strat-O-Matic, answer the age old question, what would you rather have, all-contact or all-power? Dan Shaughnessy is a Hall of Famer writer who has relentlessly covered Boston sports throughout his incredible career. Tim and Dan go way back their relationship shines through during their interview together. Also, Tim talked to Danny Jansen about the incredible feat he accomplished, playing for two teams in one game, very impressive! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Todd Frazier, The King Of The LLWS 59:18

33 weeks ago59:18

59:18

Need we say more? We were at the Little League World Series with our friends at GameChanger, for this entire episode. We booked the biggest 12-year-old of all time, the one and only Todd Frazier. If you didn't know, he and his Toms River, New Jersey team won it all when he was a kid. He was a really good MLB player, won an Olympic medalist and now has turned to broadcasting. This episode is dedicated to all things Little League. We talk about the Little League Classic game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers. Tim came up with the best MLB of players who played at the LLWS and then Jeff surprised him with something bit from our friends at Strat-O-Matic. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Jeff Francoeur, A Pure Athlete 1:05:37

34 weeks ago1:05:37

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It can’t be understated the amount of fun we had with Jeff Francoeur. We discussed his new venture, “Pure Athlete,” that is so focused on the importance of correctly navigating youth sports. He added stories of being on the golf course with John Smoltz and Tiger Woods. Or the time Bobby Cox had him fake an injury! This conversation is one of our favorites to date. Stat-O-Matic, the market leader in sports simulations, helped us figure out if there was a way that the Cubs curse could’ve been broken sooner. Tim goes off the rails with his new “Best Of All-Tim,” a bit of a stretch even to his standards. Finally, our Kurkjian Quandary is all about a recent NFL Hall of Fame inductee and we are certain you will agree with our decision on this one. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Mike Scioscia Sho-Time 1:06:44

35 weeks ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Former Major League Player and Manager, Mike Scioscia, lends us his time to discuss his incredible career. Two World Series rings as a player and one as a manager and a silver Olympic medal to top it all off. He managed the team that represented the United States at the 2020 Olympics. He shares his thoughts on Shohei and Trout (both of whom he managed) and even weighed in on this week's Kurkjian Quandary. It's good to be back together in person after quite a few weeks away from Jeff's basement studio. "It's In the Cards" returns finally and Tim outlines his "All-Romance" team inspired by one player in the game today. Get quirky with this week's Quirkjian's and cry over the White Sox season thus far. Please take a minute to subscribe or follow wherever you're listening right now and share this podcast with a friend who might like it! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC…

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Olympic Medals, Baseball Peddles 1:06:10

36 weeks ago1:06:10