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
113 episodes
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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15:33
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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24:07
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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46:18
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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20:46
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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16:21
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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23:25
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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37:06
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....
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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24:19
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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24:23
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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30:13
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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23:40
Scott Schweitzer Interview - Campbell County High School Baseball
In this episode, Scott Schweitzer, Campbell County High School Baseball Head Coach, returns to the podcast for a discussion about the upcoming season. Host Joe Grimme also has a little fun putting Coach Schweitzer on the spot to talk abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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25:30
Mixed Nuts Series: Ken Shields Tribute
In this episode, host Joe Grimme pays tribute to Coach Ken Shields, Northern Kentucky basketball legend, who has touched the lives of thousands of people over several decades. This episode features a collection of interviews with former p...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:31:33
Nick Krall Interview
In this episode, Nick Krall, Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations, joins host Joe Grimme to talk about his own career, as well as the ongoing duties that his position requires. Nick also discusses the current status of the Red...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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21:33
Mixed Nuts Series: NFL MVP Debate - Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford?
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the National Football League will announce the winner of the Most Valuable Player Award, which will most likely be awarded to one of two players. In this episode, host Joe Grimme is joined by his son, Steven...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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24:09
Worst MLB team of all time
Since everybody talks about the best teams of all time, host Joe Grimme decided to do just the opposite. In this episode, Tyler Owen joins Joe to talk about four of the worst teams in Major League Baseball history, which discussion conclu...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:40
Is MONEY ruining Major League Baseball?
Salaries in Major League Baseball are out of control, and something needs to be done about it. In this episode, host Joe Grimme discusses the 10 highest paid players and whether they are worth the money. He also addresses team salar...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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19:24
Chris Kidney Interview: A "thrifter" that made over $100K from one "find"
Chris Kidney, who calls himself a "thrifter," joins host Joe Grimme in this episode, as he talks about finding items at thrift stores and reselling them for profit. During this interview, Chris specifically discusses a rare find that made...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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32:47
Mixed Nuts Series: Preview of the College Football National Championship
Returning to join host Joe Grimme in this episode is his oldest son, Steven Grimme, as they talk about the College Football National Championship to be played on Monday, January 19, 2026. Joe and Steven provide statistics and insight abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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19:35
Mixed Nuts Series: Tyler Owen Interview
Tyler Owen, a returning guest, joins host Joe Grimme, as he discusses his struggle with alcoholism, and how he has been sober for 13+ years. Tyler also talks about his current journey with his wife as foster parents, while working full ti...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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54:38
Cincinnati Reds "State of the Union" as of 1/9/2026
With the New Year upon us, host Joe Grimme discusses the current status of the Cincinnati Reds. This brief discussion touches upon the offseason moves made by the Reds so far, as well as an outlook for the upcoming 2026 season.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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12:02
Mixed Nuts Series: 2026 College Football Semifinal Preview
For the first time ever, host Joe Grimme is joined by his oldest son Steven in this episode. As part of the Mixed Nuts Series, this episode is a preview of the college football semifinals, which will include OPINIONS about wagering on the...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:17
1975 Major League Baseball Season: Review and Replay
As we leave 2025, host Joe Grimme looks back 50 years ago, as he reviews the 1975 Major League Baseball season. He also replays the 1975 season in his Out of the Park Baseball simulator to see what might happen if the season was replayed....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:43
Mixed Nuts Series: Kyle Rust Interview - "Near death experience changed my life"
As part of the Mixed Nuts Series, host Joe Grimme talks with Kyle Rust, who underwent heart surgery at age 22, and had a near death experience that changed his life. Kyle compares his life before and after the surgery, as well as his effo...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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54:48