The Baseball Book Club
The Baseball Book Club brings the rich history of baseball to life using classic and contemporary baseball books. With lively discussions, hosts John Cheslock and Leroy Estep reflect on moments in the sport's past as well as the significance it has in our culture today. Ultimately, the goal is to gain a deeper appreciation for the game and build a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for it.
Episodes
27 episodes
Four Stars Earn Their Stripes
Derek Jeter, Robin Yount and Arky Vaughan are three shortstops whose careers meant anchoring their teams as primary figures and now they find themselves as Top 100 players in baseball history. John and Leroy will discuss the three s...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:53
Of Curses And Legends
Author Jana Brody will talk with John and Leroy about her book, Sit Behind The Nets. Plus the guys will cover the talents of the legendary Cool Papa Bell and tell of one of the most storied curses in baseball and how it was finally broken. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:01
Better To Burn Out Than Fade Away
Episode 3 sees the return of the baseball terminology series with the use of three throwback terms out of The Dickson Baseball Dictionary. Also, a chapter from 'Why We Love Baseball'. What's the chapter you ask? Bo knows the chapter. And ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:50
Who Cancels A World Series?
Author Todd Marcum will talk about his new book, Baseball Cards At The Edge of War and John and Leroy will discuss the player strike from 1994.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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53:38
The Men Behind The Dish
John and Leroy kick off Season 2 with a recap on their trip to Kansas City to visit the Negro League's Baseball Museum and continue in Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 talking about four Hall of Fame catchers.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:18:44
Jackie Robinson (Re-release)
The final replay of Season 1 before launching season 2 on March 25, this episode was about the life of Jackie Robinson, the relationship that Jackie and Yogi Berra had formed after a World Series moment and a hearty discussion on the integratio...
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46:12
Annies, Elephants and Kangaroos (Re-release)
The 2nd to last re-release episode before the launch of Season 2, Annies, Elephants and Kangaroos is another episode on baseball terminology as well as a covering of a short story on a Baseball Annie.
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42:47
Pine Tar (Re-release)
Episode 9 was more baseball terminology, which included Pine Tar, Immaculate Inning, Baltimore Chop and more.
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39:33
5 Homers And A Walk(er) (Re-release)
The chapter "5 Unlikely Homers" in Joe Posnanski's Why We Love Baseball will be explored by John and Leroy in this episode. They will also take a look at the career of Hall of Famer Larry Walker.
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53:47
Puerto Rican Twins (Re-release)
The replay of episode 7 from September of 2024 means one thing... we're one week closer to the start of season2. John and Leroy talked about Carlos Beltran and Roberto Alomar in this episode, as well as another Hot Corner from Leroy...
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41:29
Mighty Casey! (Re-release)
The story of Mighty Casey was told in both an 1888 poem and a 1988 short story, and in this episode, John and Leroy discuss both.
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44:40
Deep In The Heart Of A Texas Leaguer (Re-Release)
Episode 5 from Season 1 was called "Deep In The Heart Of A Texas Leaguer" and John and Leroy continue with their baseball terminology series.
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41:54
Baseball Terminology Series Part 1 (Re-release)
Season 1, Episode 4 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired on September 3rd of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we countdown to the premier of Season 2.
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35:21
Mike Mussina (Re-release)
Season 1, Episode 3 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired on August 27 of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we countdown to the premier of Season 2.
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44:20
Ichiro Suzuki (Re-release)
Season 1, Episode 2 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired in August of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we get ready to countdown ten weeks to the premier of Season 2.
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29:45
The Hot Stove
John and Leroy drop in for a middle-of-the-offseason visit and talk free agency and gripe about the MLB Commissioner.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:44
Jackie Robinson
In the season one finale of The Baseball Book Club, John and Leroy run up the list on Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 to number 42, looking at the great Jackie Robinson. In addition to this in depth look at the man that was more than just ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:52
Annies, Elephants and Kangaroos
Episode 10 is another exciting session of baseball terminology as John and Leroy dive into five more terms that span the life of baseball. Included in the episode is a short story by author Zane Grey, who blends his literary prowess wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:22
Pine Tar
In this episode, John and Leroy return to the Baseball Terminology series with five words from Paul Dickson's The Baseball Dictionary, looking into intriguing terms like Pine Tar, which revisits the infamous 1983 incident when George Brett's ga...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:09
5 Homers And A Walk(er)
The addition of Joe Posnanski's "Why We Love Baseball," to the show's book rotation makes for an interesting episode, as John and Leroy discuss "5 Unlikely Home Runs." The chapter explores the remarkable moments and players who defied expectati...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:46
Puerto Rican Twins
Episode 7 features the return to Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 for a double header, as hosts John and Leroy explore the significance of numbers 98 and 97. You'll also hear the third and final installment for Season 1 of Leroy's Hot Corner, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:19
Mighty Casey!
Episode 6 of The Baseball Book Club looks into Frank Deford's tribute to the classic poem "Casey At The Bat," exploring the themes of hope, heroism, and disappointment in baseball. Deford captures the essence of the original while adding a mode...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:20
Deep In The Heart Of A Texas Leaguer
In this installment of the Baseball Terminology Series, listeners can look forward to diving deep into the rich tapestry of baseball slang, uncovering the meanings and origins of terms that add color to the game. Episode 5 is coup...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:33
Terminology Series Part 1
The Terminology Series begins by offering an essential exploration of five fundamental baseball terms, aimed at enhancing the comprehension of the sport for fans, regardless of their experience level. This series will break down the jargon and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:12