Nuts About Baseball
Baseball fans of all ages will enjoy this podcast. Join us as we discuss players and teams from all eras, as well as various notable achievements, current events, and much more. Our guest interviews and trivia contests are certain to entertain you as well.
Episodes
127 episodes
Special Episode: Happy Mother's Day!
Host Joe Grimme "shoots from the hip" in this episode, as he records while taking a walk to pay tribute to all the mothers out there, especially his late mom, Trudy Grimme, and his wife, Laura Grimme. Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms...
Monday Morning Mop-Up 5/4/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review)
Are the Reds sinking already? After a rough series in Pittsburgh, host Joe Grimme talks about the season to date, he provides injury updates, and he tells you what to expect for the upcoming week for the team.
Interviews with a "pair of aces" (Dylan McIntyre and Tyler Schumacher)
This episode contains separate interviews with two players who have dominated Northern Kentucky High School baseball over the past few years - Dylan McIntyre (Ryle - Class of 2025) and Tyler Schumacher (Campbell County - Class of 2026). B...
Monday Morning Mop-Up 4/27/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review)
This is the April 27, 2026 version of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up." In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for th...
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Induction
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks about the four (4) individuals being inducted in to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame on April 25, 2026. Joe highlights the careers of Lou Pinella, Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders, and Brandon Phillips, ...
Sean Donelan Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme welcomes Sean Donelan, a life long baseball fan, who talks about his career as a police officer, his friendship with Brandon Phillips, and how he obtained a signed baseball from Pope Leo XIV.
Monday Morning Mop-Up 4/20/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review)
This is the April 20, 2026 version of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up." In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for th...
Mixed Nuts Series: David Bay Interview - Owner of Pendleton Hills Golf Course
David Bay, owner of Pendleton Hills Golf Course, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode. David talks about the ups and downs while owning the golf course, as well as the current project to make it a "stay and play" destination, which will ...
Monday Morning Mop-Up 4/13/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review)
This is the April 13, 2026 version of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up." In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for th...
Which was the best Cincinnati Reds team from 1980 to 1999?
Eight listeners chose a Cincinnati Reds team between the years of 1980 and 1999 to determine which team was the best. The teams were played against each other in a tournament (7-game series each round) through the Out of the Park Baseball...
Milt Horner Interview (Highlands High School Varsity Softball Coach)
Milt Horner, Highlands High School Varsity Softball Coach, joins host Joe Grimme for this episode, as they talk about Milt's career, as well as other topics. During his many years of coaching, Milt has helped influence countless young ath...
Monday Morning Mop-Up 4/6/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review)
This is the second episode of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up." In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for the previo...
Chris Schreiber Interview (St. Henry Varsity Softball Coach)
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Chris Schreiber, who has taken on a new challenge as the new Varsity Softball Coach at St. Henry High School after coaching ten (10) years at Notre Dame Academy. Chris talks about those who have...
Monday Morning Mop-Up 3/30/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review)
This is the first episode of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up." In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for the previou...
2026 Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Wrap Up
Host Joe Grimme wraps up Spring Training for the Cincinnati Reds during this short and sweet episode. Take a listen, as he discusses the team overall, some individual performances, as well as what might be expected from the team during th...
Mixed Nuts Series: Eric Barth Interview
Eric Barth, Office Manager at Coldwell Banker, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about real estate. With his many years of experience as a real estate appraiser and real estate agent, Eric provides helpful information and advi...
2026 Ninth Region Baseball Preview
Three of the 4 coaches from last year's Regional Tournament Semi-Finals join host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about what to expect this season. Brian Benzinger (Highlands), Kevin Gray (Beechwood), and Mike Hart (Conner) discuss the...
Ron Verst Interview (Head Coach at Bishop Brossart High School)
Ron Verst, Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Bishop Brossart High School, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode. Ron shares his thoughts about the team this year, as well as the excitement surrounding the brand-new Mustang Athletic Complex.
2026 World Baseball Classic Preview
All you need to know to get ready for the World Baseball Classic is in this episode. Host Joe Grimme briefly talks about the history and the format of the tournament, as well as the teams and players participating this year.
Nick Enginger Interview (Head Coach at Newport Central Catholic)
Nick Enginger, head varsity baseball coach at Newport Central Catholic, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode. Nick talks about his playing and coaching career, as well as what you might expect from the Thoroughbreds in 2026.
Briley Seiter Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme is joined by Briley Seiter, former Bellevue High School baseball player, who continued his playing career throughout college. Briley talks baseball with Joe, but he also discusses the love and support of t...
Mixed Nuts Series: NKY High School Girls Basketball (Season Wrap-Up)
Basketball official Greg Spencer joins host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about Northern Kentucky High School Girls basketball. Greg and Joe talk about the top teams in 8th, 9th, and 10th Regions and what to expect in the postseason....
Mixed Nuts Series: NKY High School Boys Basketball (Season Wrap-Up)
Basketball official Greg Spencer joins host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about Northern Kentucky High School Boys basketball. Greg and Joe talk about the top teams in the 9th Region, as well as what to possibly expect in the upcomin...
Interview with Greg Kuffner (Sports Illustrated beat writer for the Cincinnati Reds)
Greg Kuffner, Sports Illustrated beat writer for the Cincinnati Reds, joins host Joe Grimme on this episode to talk about the upcoming season, and what we might expect from the team in 2026.
Mixed Nuts Series - Interview with Lee Witte (Hometown Mortgage)
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Lee Witte, founder and owner of Hometown Mortgage. Lee provides valuable information about the loan application process when purchasing or refinancing a home, as well as the advantages of workin...