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
34 episodes
Reds Wrap Up - after 25 games
The season is underway, and host Joe Grimme provides a summary of the Cincinnati Reds season thus far. He discusses team and individual statistics, as well as a preview of what is to come over the next few weeks.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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25:00
Hayden Stamm Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with 2021 Ludlow High School graduate Hayden Stamm, who is the clubhouse manager for the Midland RockHounds (Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics). This is a great listen about Hayden's journe...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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35:51
Justin Jemison Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks to Justin Jemison, a Reds cameraman for FanDuel Sports Network. Justin discusses how he reached this level in the industry, and he gives a "behind the scenes" perspective while filming collegiate and profe...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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59:38
Hank Aaron Tribute
On this date (April 8th) in baseball history, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's all-time career record for home runs in 1974. Host Joe Grimme pays tribute in this episode to one of the best baseball players to ever play the game.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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13:26
March Madness - with a "baseball" twist (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode, host Joe Grimme continues the tournament between the last 64 World Series losing teams. Part 2 recaps the Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight, the Final Four, and the Championship. Listen to see which team prevails.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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14:09
Interview Inside the Big Red Machine
In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews John Asalon, who worked on the grounds crew, and Warren Brown, who was a bat boy, during the 1970s with the Big Red Machine. Listeners will undoubtedly enjoy these two tell stories about their e...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:22:26
March Madness - with a "baseball" twist (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode, host Joe Grimme paired up the last 64 World Series losing teams in a tournament that was played through the Out of the Park baseball simulator.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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19:02
Opening Day in Cincinnati
Opening Day in Cincinnati has provided some great memories over the years, which have involved many superstars that have played for the Reds. Host Joe Grimme discusses many of those players, some interesting facts, and much more in this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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12:17
JJ Hoover Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews former Major League pitcher JJ Hoover. Take a listen to a great guy talk about his baseball career, as well as his current business called Hoov's Hangout.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:03:02
My team is better: Red Sox vs Athletics World Series players
Host Joe Grimme and guest Tyler Owen choose one position player, as well as a starting pitching rotation, from every season the Red Sox and Athletics won the World Series to compare the two teams. This challenge will entertain you with so...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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38:45
NKY High School Baseball: Interview with Joe Aylor and Kevin Gray
Host Joe Grimme discusses Ninth Region high school baseball with head coaches Joe Aylor (Ryle) and Kevin Gray (Beechwood). This episode recaps the Ryle Regional Championship of 2024, and it provides a brief preview of the 2025 season.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:00:13
2025 NL Central Division Preview
Host Joe Grimme takes a close look at the NL Central Division, as he discusses the key players and potential outcome of the 2025 season. Will the Brewers repeat, or will another team finish first in what seems to be a division that is up ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:42
Best Negro League Hitters of All-Time
As Black History Month wraps up, host Joe Grimme discusses his top 8 Negro League Hitters of all-time. Enjoy this review of some of the best athletes to ever step on a baseball field.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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19:59
The Number 21
This being his 21st episode, and it being released on the 21st of February, host Joe Grimme discusses the number 21. Players that have worn the number 21, those that were born on the 21st, and other discussion surrounding the number 21.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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12:03
Cincinnati Reds World Series Champions Forgotten
Most fans can name 4 of the 5 years the Cincinnati Reds have won the World Series (1919, 1975, 1976, and 1990), but the fifth Championship year is often forgotten. In this episode, host Joe Grimme pays tribute to the least-remembered Reds...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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13:35
Todd Asalon Interview
During this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews former NKU Head Baseball Coach Todd Asalon. Asalon goes in depth to discuss his career during which he collected 564 career wins and 4 Great Lakes Valley Conference Coach of the Year Aw...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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31:29
2025 Cy Young Award Preview
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training this week, host Joe Grimme provides his thoughts on the pitchers who will be in the discussion regarding the Cy Young Awards this year, as well as his thoughts on who will win the awards in eac...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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26:18
Best Hitting Catchers of All Time
In this episode, host Joe Grimme takes defense out of his analysis, as he discusses and ranks the best hitting catchers in Major League history.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:31
TRIVIA: 1990 Cincinnati Reds
Listen and enjoy playing along with 3 guests on this episode, as they compete while answering multiple choice trivia questions about the 1990 Cincinnati Reds.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:21
500 Home Run Club - Did You Know?
To celebrate surpassing 500 streams and downloads since launching his podcast, host Joe Grimme discusses 50 "Did you know" facts about the top 10 players in the 500 Home Run Club.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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12:17
My team is better: 1972 vs 1973?
Host Joe Grimme and guest Tony Miglio select a starting lineup and starting pitching rotation to compare from their birth years, 1973 and 1972 respectively.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:17
Kyle Hart Interview
In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Cincinnati native, Sycamore standout, and professional baseball player, Kyle Hart. Enjoy Kyle talking about his journey from childhood to his debut with the Boston Red Sox, as well as his experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:52
Hall of Fame Election Preview
On January 21, 2025, Major League Baseball will announce the voting results to see who will be inducted to the Hall of Fame. Host Joe Grimme discusses the players on the ballot, as well as his thoughts on who will get in and who will not....
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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14:07