
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is a baseball and entertainment industry podcast hosted by Jeff Santo, a writer/director and son of Hall of Fame baseball player, Ron Santo.
Episodes
50 episodes
Pat Asanti - It’s So Good People Want To Steal It
Jeff chats with Pat Asanti, a first generation Italian-American, who left his strict family life in Long Island, NY, for life as an actor in Hollywood. He tells his incredible family story from Italy to America and back, his struggles and succe...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:11:22

Ron Cey - Give Me My Gold Glove
Jeff and Christie discuss the new torpedo bats. Then Jeff speaks with Dodgers legend Ron Cey, “The Penguin,” about his immense minor league stats before playing in one of the greatest infields of all time, getting nurtured by Tommy Lasorda, wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:48:26

Richard Crudo - Vivid, Saturated, Beautiful Green
Jeff and Christie talk about Tokyo baseball. Then Jeff speaks with distinguished cinematographer Richard Crudo (American Pie, Justified) about his incredible career, learning from the legendary Gordon Willis (The Godfather), and his passion for...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:47:03

Ron Coomer - Who Wants It?
We’re back! Jeff and Christie discuss the new ump rule. Then Jeff speaks with Cubs Broadcaster and former player Ron Coomer about growing up a Cubs fan, how he got into baseball and became a broadcaster, and calling the 2016 World Series. Jeff ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:31:02

Brigham Avery - Damn You, Barbara Walters
Jeff and Christie discuss the HOF inductees and the possible new rule called the Golden-At-Bat. Then Jeff sits down with the multi-hyphenate man of entertainment, Brigham Avery, who talks about his lineage in entertainment, his show Hollywood a...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:09:12

Tom Dreesen - Success Is Living The Life You Want
Jeff and Christie have a fun chat about the new robotic umpires. Then Jeff speaks with legendary comedian Tom Dreesen about his journey from humble beginnings to his larger-than-life career, including opening for Frank Sinatra, appearing on the...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:34:04

Ryan Dempster - Be The Buffalo
Jeff and Christie open by talking about their current project. Then Jeff talks with former Cubs’ pitcher and co-host of MLB’s Intentional Talk, Ryan Dempster. They discuss this World Series matchup, the mental game of baseball, what makes a win...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:50:23

Sharon Pannozzo - I Never Wore A Dress
In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss Pete Rose. Then Jeff speaks with Sharon Pannozzo, the Cubs' longtime Director of Media, about how she got into the business, the obstacles she had to overcome, calling Ron Santo to tell him he didn't m...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:23:54

Joe Buck - I’m The Lucky One
Jeff talks with legendary announcer Joe Buck about his incredible career, following his father’s footsteps and finding his own style, calling the 2016 World Series, and much more. Then Jeff crackerjack calls writer and Gino’s East LA own...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:21:35

Sean Casey - You Can’t Steal 1st
Jeff and Christie talk about the loss of Christie’s mom. Then Jeff speaks with All-Star 1st baseman Sean Casey, “the Mayor,” about his career: drafted by the Indians, traded to the Reds, being a workhorse at the plate, and eventually becoming t...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:34:00

Joe Amalfitano - That Was His Signature
We're back! Releasing this exclusive content for you all to hear. In this episode, Jeff talks with first base coach of the 1969 Cubs, Joe Amalfitano. They discuss Joe’s first meeting with the infamous Leo Durocher, Ron Santo's prowess at the ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:27:26

Kevin Chapman - I Prepared For That Moment
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 Bidde...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:41:29

Mike Skelton - What’s Playing This Weekend?
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 wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:35:51

Chris Chelios - I Never Took Anything For Granted
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 h...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:51:22

Rob Weiss - The Rest Is Just A Hustle, Man
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:50:27

Jody Davis - Cubs Fans Are The Greatest
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:39:43

Scott Zolke - I Feel Like I've Been Stealing Bases For 40 Years
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:20:59

Jimmy Bank - A Road Manager For A Very Large Rock Band
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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2:00:21

Fergie Jenkins - You Gotta Pay Your 20 Game Winner!
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 Universit...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:06:33

Ira Deutchman - Do You Have That Hook?
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:34:39

Bobby Dernier - Tiger Paws On My Feet
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:19:09

Nate Oliver - We Hit A Tailspin
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 sl...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:04:51

Barry Rozner - We Are What We Are
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 c...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:36:44

Ron Rapoport - A New Beginning
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:15:29

Peter Conti - Feed The Journey
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 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:20:11
