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
66 episodes
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
1981 - A Major League Travesty
Major League Baseball suffered through a strike-shortened season in 1981, as the year was split into 2 halves. The playoffs involved the winners from each division from each half, which ignored teams with better overall records. Hos...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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16:50
Tejay Antone Interview
Current Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone talks with host Joe Grimme about his playing career, as well as his battles coming back from three (3) arm surgeries. While currently rehabbing in Arizona with an anticipated return in the near...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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1:02:03
MLB All-Star Games played in Cincinnati ($50 giveaway)
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game has been hosted by Cincinnati on five (5) occasions. Host Joe Grimme briefly discusses each game, as well as providing instructions on how to win $50 - no purchase necessary.
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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13:35
Trent Hartman Interview
This episode is an interview with Trent Hartman, former baseball standout at Indian Hill High School, who is now fulfilling his childhood dream to play Division 1 baseball at the University of Notre Dame.
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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43:50
Sam LeCure Interview
Host Joe Grimme talks with former major leaguer and current Cincinnati Reds analyst/broadcaster Sam LeCure in this episode. Sam provides stories from his playing career, he discusses his current career, and he gives some thoughts on the c...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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45:46
Dave Parker Tribute
In this episode, host Joe Grimme pays tribute to Dave Parker, who passed away on June 28, 2025, from Parkinson's Disease. Enjoy this quick listen that recaps a great career from a man who was taken too soon.
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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9:22
San Diego Chicken Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Ted Giannoulas, the man who has worn the San Diego Chicken suit for over 50 years. Ted tells stories about his antics on the baseball field, as well as when he brought Elvis Presley to his knees...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:06:15
Who's on first? (Cincinnati Reds)
In this episode, host Joe Grimme ranks the greatest top 5 players while playing first base for the Cincinnati Reds. Listeners may be surprised at his rankings, so take a listen to hear his analysis and see if you agree.
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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13:28
Linda Ruth Tosetti Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Linda Ruth Tosetti - the granddaughter of Babe Ruth. Linda and her husband, Andy, provide stories you have probably never heard before, and you will surely enjoy listening to an actual descendan...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:00:18
Cincinnati Reds update and preview
Host Joe Grimme provides an update of the Cincinnati Reds season so far (after 72 games), with team and individual statistics. He also gives a preview of what is to come over the next month, as the All-Star break quickly approaches. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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14:00
Darrel Chaney Interview
Host Joe Grimme talks with Darrel Chaney, a member of the Big Red Machine and 1975 World Series Champion, who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball. In this episode, Darrel tells some great stories about his career, and he discusses ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:00:08
Interviews with 9th Region Champions - Holy Cross (softball) and Highlands (baseball)
In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews head coaches and players from Holy Cross (softball) and Highlands (baseball), both 9th Region Champions, as they each head into the State Tournament this Friday.
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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33:08