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
77 episodes
Mount Rushmore Series: Toronto Blue Jays Hitters
In this episode, host Joe Grimme ranks the top 8 Toronto Blue Jays hitters of all-time, and he names the best four overall, which make his Mount Rushmore.
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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12:15
From Bat Boy in Florence to Clubhouse Manager in Texas
Host Joe Grimme talks with Hayden Stamm, Ludlow High School graduate and current Clubhouse Manager for the Double-A Midland Rockhounds. Hayden, who was on the podcast in April 2025, talks about his first season with the Rockhounds, and wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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33:24
Brothers from Highlands play baseball at Transylvania
During this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Camden and Callum McAtee, two brothers that are Highlands High School graduates, and who are now playing baseball together at Transylvania.
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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31:38
JP Donelan Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with JP Donelan, a Highlands High School graduate, who is entering his third year at Wilmington College. JP talks about his experience from childhood to now, as well as how he has become one of only ...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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35:02
The Designated Hitter
To commemorate episode 73, host Joe Grimme talks about the designated hitter rule, which was instituted in the American League in 1973. Joe provides his analysis of the top 5 designated hitters of all-time, as he ranks them in order as to...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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16:15
Tucker Barnhart Interview
Former Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart talks with host Joe Grimme during this episode. Barnhart, who won 2 Gold Glove Awards behind the plate, tells some great stories during this interview, and he explains why he decided to retir...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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1:17:40
I was wrong - the Reds DID make the playoffs
In this episode, host Joe Grimme admits he was wrong when he predicted (in his August 1 episode) that the Cincinnati Reds would not make the 2025 playoffs. Listen to a recap of how the Reds snuck in, as well as their chances to make a run...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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9:32
Vada Pinson III Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Vada Pinson III, the son of Vada Pinson, Jr. Enjoy first-hand stories from the son of Vada, Jr., who played 11 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds, and put together a great career that should place ...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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40:02
Scott Schweitzer Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Scott Schweitzer, head coach at Campbell County High School. Scott takes a walk down memory lane to discuss his playing career, which led him to be drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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1:12:05
1990 Cincinnati Reds - How did they win the World Series?
Host Joe Grimme discusses the 1990 Cincinnati Reds and how they won the World Series during that season. Enjoy a recap of how this team, lacking any true superstars, put together a season to remember, becoming the first National League te...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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20:22
Grady Brown Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Grady Brown, long-time teacher and head baseball coach at Newport High School. Grady and his late brother, Ray, have been two of the most influential men that have given so much to the Northern ...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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59:44
Perry Barber Interview
Host Joe Grimme talks with Perry Barber, who is one of the pioneers that has helped lead the way for women umpires since 1981. Perry discusses the challenges she faced early in her career, as well as the journey she has enjoyed during the...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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1:07:57
Playoff Picture 2025
In this episode, host Joe Grimme summarizes the current Major League Baseball standings, and he talks about the teams still in the hunt for the postseason. He provides information about the strength of schedules, as well as highlighting s...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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10:51
Mount Rushmore Series: Chicago Cubs Hitters
In his first episode in the "Mount Rushmore Series," host Joe Grimme discusses the best hitters to ever wear a Chicago Cubs uniform. After revealing his top 4, he provides an analysis as to which player was the greatest Cubs hitter of all...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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17:34
My team is better: 1920s Yankees vs 1970s Reds
Host Joe Grimme squares off with returning guest Warren Brown ("Brownie"), as they discuss which team was better - the New York Yankees from the 1920s or the Cincinnati Reds from the 1970s. Each take a deep dive to put forth their argumen...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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48:48
Best Hitting Trios of All Time
It's somewhat rare to have 3 superstars on the same team at the same time, but Major League Baseball has seen it happen a number of times. In this episode, host Joe Grimme ranks his top 8 hitting trios of all time.
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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12:59
Greg Spencer Interview (High School/College Umpire)
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with 15-year veteran high school and college umpire Greg Spencer. This is a great discussion of what it is like to officiate baseball games, and how an umpire deals with conflict on the job.
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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37:37
Cole Shaffer Interview - (New head baseball coach at Thomas More University)
Host Joe Grimme talks with Cole Shaffer, new head baseball coach at Thomas More University. Shaffer discusses the path that has led him to the Greater Cincinnati area, as well as his plan for success at a well-established collegiate baseb...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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51:17
Doug Flynn Interview
Host Joe Grimme talks with Doug Flynn, a member of the Big Red Machine, who was a 2-time World Series Champion, as well as a Gold Glove winner with the New York Mets. Flynn, a life-long Kentuckian who currently resides in Lexington, tells...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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1:02:49
The Reds will not make the 2025 playoffs
Host Joe Grimme discusses the trades recently made by the Cincinnati Reds, and the impact they might have on the team. He also gives his opinion and reasons as to why the Reds will not make the playoffs this year.
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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12:24
Ryne Sandberg Tribute
A great man was lost earlier this week with the passing of Ryne Sandberg. Host Joe Grimme talks about his career and accomplishments, as well as what a few of Sandberg's colleagues said about him. Ryne was truly a great player and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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12:32
Kyle Hart Interview (follow up)
San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart joins host Joe Grimme to talk about his experience during the first half of the season. This Cincinnati native provides an inside look of what it is like to be a Major League pitcher.
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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43:22
High School teammates take it to the next level
Three teammates from the Highlands High School Class of 2024 have moved on to play collegiate baseball, and host Joe Grimme talks with each of them in this episode regarding the experience they have enjoyed.
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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35:50