Best Morgan Cobbs Podcasts (2025)

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264 - Texans in the Hall: Joe Morgan 51:12

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Joe Morgan, a native of Bonham, Texas, a small town near the Oklahoma border, is generally regarded as baseball's greatest second basemen in the post-World War II era. Originally Colt-.45 then Astro, Houston traded him to Cincinnati after the 1971 season is perhaps Houston's most ill-fated (and bone-headed) trades. Morgan went on to win two Most Va…

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102. Tokyo Drift (2006) Audio Commentary 1:45:42

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us outside of the U.S. for the first time and across the Pacific Ocean to Tokyo, Japan, in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is directed by Justin Lin and stars Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, and Bow Wow. The fil…

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263 - The Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker Gambling Scandal of 1926 w/ Dan Taylor 45:59

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The fallout from the 1919 World Series gambling scandal rocked the baseball world when the affair broke into the public's view late in the 1920 season. Just when baseball emerged from that threat, two of baseball's biggest stars, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, found themselves immersed in betting scandal arising from a seemingly meaningless game late in…

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205: Rich DeScenzo - ETS Labs 1:10:45

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Rich DeScenzo, the Microbiology Group Leader at ETS Labs, came on this episode to discuss the science of wine microbiology and its impact on winemaking. We talked about the roles of yeast and bacteria, such as Brettanomyces, in wine quality and stability. The episode explores the evolution of microbial testing, highlighting advanced techniques like…

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101. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Audio Commentary 1:48:58

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us to Miami, Florida, in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). 2 Fast 2 Furious is directed by John Singleton and stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, and Cole Hauser. The film explores themes of second chances, family, and forgiveness.…

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262 - Rube and Bill Foster: Texans in the Hall 58:39

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Andrew "Rube" and William "Bill" Foster were half-brothers born in Calvert, Texas, 25 years apart. Rube (b. 1879) left home in the late 90s to pitch for barnstorming teams deep into the late teens. He established his name as a top pitcher in the circuit as well as a savvy businessman. In 1920, he organized the Negro National League, the first and l…

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100. The Fast and the Furious | Audio Commentary 1:54:02

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, we are fastening our seatbelts and cracking open the Coronas as we start another audio commentary series, this time on the Fast Saga, beginning with The Fast and the Furious (2001). The Fast and the Furious is directed by Rob Cohen and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. The film explores t…

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261 - The Bill Bevens Story: As Close as you Can Get 54:48

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Bill Bevens came within one out of throwing the first World Series no-hitter in Game 4. Also, a look at the pennant and wild card races plus some 1988 Topps baseball cards. Errata: The Giants were 14-14 in August, 9-15 in July. In the second half so far, Texas is 24-19, Seattle is 22-21 and Houston is 20-23. San Diego went 23-43 after the All-Star …

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204: Chris Morisoli - Morisoli Vineyard 57:56

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Join us today as we have a conversation with Chris Morisoli from Morisoli Vineyard. Chris is a fifth-generation farmer from Morisoli Vineyard in Napa Valley and he shares his journey from serving as a helicopter pilot and volunteer fireman to managing his family's historic vineyard. The conversation highlights the vineyard's evolution, the challeng…

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99. To Kill A Mockingbird | Movie Review 1:41:46

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, the AFI Top 100 is taking us to the Jim Crow South in #25 To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). To Kill a Mockingbird is directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Harper Lee and Horton Foote, and stars Gregory Peck, John Megna, and Frank Overton. The film follows widowed attorney Atticus Finch as he defends a black man…

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260 - Bo Belinsky: Everything Has a Price w/ David Krell 44:10

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David Krell is a returning guest and the author of "Bo Belinsky: The Rise, Fall and Rebound of a Playboy Pitcher," (McFarland & Co., 2025) the first full-length biography of Bo Belinsky. David Krell's official website (https://www.davidkrell.com) David Krell's Twitter (https://x.com/davidkrell) McFarland Books (https://McFarlandBooks.com) Please co…

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259 - Texans in the Hall: Eddie Mathews 48:43

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Eddie Mathews played 17 seasons in the big leagues and is the only player to play for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta. He hit 512 home runs in his career and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1978. This week Hooks & Runs continues its series, Texans in the Hall, by looking back at Mathews' career. Also this episode Shohei Ohtani's late…

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203: Ashley Hepworth, Molly Hill, and Sally Blum - Abloom Wines 57:45

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Discover the art and passion behind Abloom, a distinctive rosé wine brand crafted by winemakers Molly Hill, Ashley Hepworth, and Sally Blum. This episode discusses their experiences from UC Davis to Napa Valley, highlighting their unique collaboration and the meticulous process of creating a high-quality rosé. They share about their use of fermenta…

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258 - "I Was a Kid Too Back Then" w/ Rick Wise 53:57

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Rick Wise pitched 18 seasons in the big league, beginning with is rookie year for the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies. He won 188 games in that span and achieved some notable milestones, including becoming the only pitcher in Major League history to pitch a no-hitter and hit 2 home runs in the same game. Wise was also the winning pitcher in Game 6 of th…

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257 - MLB's Microbet Investigation Snares an All-Star. 1:03:51

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Colorado of all teams highlights the week with a wild come-from-behind win at home against Pittsburgh. Hooks & Runs' favorite teams made big splashes at the trade deadline. MLB's microbets investigation snares Cleveland All-Star pitcher Emmanuel Clase - lockers have been cleared out, so this looks serious. Where are they now? Hooks & Runs follows u…

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202: Rosemary Cakebread - Gallica Wine 58:32

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Join us today as we explore the fascinating journey of renowned winemaker Rosemary Cakebread, whose career spans continents and decades. We discuss her early life in Japan, her education at UC Davis, and her groundbreaking work at Inglenook Winery. Rosemary shares information on dry farming and crafting varietals like Albariño and Petite Sirah, rev…

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256 - Southwest Conference Baseball w/ Bo Carter 48:58

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Bo Carter is the Executive Director for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and an inductee into the College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame. He was media relations director for the Southwest Conference (SWC) and Big 12 Conference for a combined 22 years. His essay, "Southwest Conference Baseball HIstory," was appears in The Nati…

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255 - Major League Baseball Needs to Think Globally 46:27

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Topics this week: Tampa Bay Rays sale; A Shoeless Joe's Hall of Fame promotion; The All-Star Game; The USA vs. The World; Late Night TV is in trouble; BananaBall may entertain some, but it isn't baseball; Manfred wants a salary cap; MLB's tickets are overpriced for a reason; an Ozzy Osbourne post-mortum; making money while making music. Errata: A H…

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201: Morgan Twain-Peterson - Bedrock Wine Co. 54:30

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Join us this week to hear from Morgan Twain-Peterson, Master of Wine, owner and winemaker at Bedrock Wine Co. Influenced by his father, the founder of Ravenswood Winery, Morgan's path is enriched by his experiences in the European vineyards. Listen in for innovative methods in sustainable viticulture, including sap testing for vine nutrient needs a…

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254 - Frank Robinson is Underrated (Texans in the Hall) 44:37

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Frank Robinson was born in Beaumont, Texas, raised in Oakland, California, and established himself among baseball's most feared hitter and fierest competitors for over a decade. Robinson had over 2,900 hits, hit 586 home runs and drove in over 1,800 runs over 21 big league seasons that included two part-time years as Cleveland's player-manager. He …

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253 - Microbets, 1980's Baseball Cards, and Fare Thee Well to Ozzy 52:31

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This week on the show, baseball's microbets scandal, another Topps pack - this time from 1986 - and Ozzy's "farewell" concert. See the two Luis Ortiz pitches in question here: Cody Williams, "These are the two pitches that got Luis Ortiz investigated for gambling by MLB," July 3, 2025, Fansided.com (accessed July 9, 2025). https://tinyurl.com/hooks…

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200: Ross Cobb - Cobb Wines 1:08:26

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Located on the true Sonoma Coast, Ross Cobb of Cobb Wines tackles the intricate challenges of vineyard management and unpredictable weather. Ross farms his family’s Coastland Vineyard, planted to Pinot Noir, one of the oldest plantings of Pinot in Sonoma County. Our discussion ran the gamut between farming and Ross’ experiments in the cellar. Ross …

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98. Psycho | Movie Review 1:13:08

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, the AFI Top 100 is taking us from Phoenix, AZ to Fairvale, CA in #14 Psycho (1960). Psycho is directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, written by Joseph Stefano and Robert Bloch, and stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and Vera Miles. The film follows Marion Crane on the run for embezzlement as she takes refuge at a…

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252 - Jaws at 50 w/ Cassandra Hager 53:05

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Film critic Cassandra Hager (Cinefied) joins us this week to reflect on "Jaws," released 50 years ago last month. Cassandra Hager on Cinefied - https://www.cinefied.com/cassandrahager Cassandra Hager on Twitter - https://x.com/TheMovieMermaid Cassangra Hager All Links - https://cassandrahager.carrd.co/ Errata - "Airplane '74" and "Airplane '77"were…

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97. The Wizard of Oz | Movie Review 1:11:47

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, the AFI Top 100 is taking us from Kansas to the magical land of Oz in #10 The Wizard of Oz (1939). The Wizard of Oz is directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor; written by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf; and stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, and Ray Bolger. The film follows Dorothy Gal…

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251 - Talking Talking Heads w/ Jonathan Gould 1:01:28

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Jonathan Gould's latest book is "Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock" (Meridian Books 2025). Gould has previously written books about The Beatles and Otis Redding -- his shorter works appear in The New Yorker. Gould is a New York City native; he attended ballgames at The Polo Grounds as a child and is …

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199: Rob Perman - Free Flow 51:51

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In this episode, we welcome Rob Perman, Vice President of Operations at Free Flow Wines, to share the world of wine kegging. We discuss the technical aspects of wine kegging, such as sanitation, oxygen management, and logistics, and how Free Flow Wines has grown from a small operation to a leader in custom kegging services. Rob explains the benefit…

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250 - The Clout or an Out Club 55:08

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Three players in big league history have more than one career home run but no other hits. Two were players that got only a cup of coffee or two in the big leagues; the third, believe it or not, was a pitcher. We have their stories. Plus - the Rafael Devers trade, reflecting on Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, and some 1989 baseball cards. Errata: Nolan …

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249 - He Went Two for Five the Next Game w/ Beverly Winter-Donaho 49:02

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In April 1950, Jim Martin, a catcher for the West Texas New Mexico League’s Pampa Oilers, was violently struck by lightning during a game in Abilene, Texas. He not only survived the strike but he played the next game, going two for five. This week, Martin's daughter, Beverly Winter-Donaho, joins us to discuss Martin and his time in the minors durin…

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198: Cole Ballentine - William Cole Vineyards 1:02:51

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Explore the rich history and innovative future of Napa Valley winemaking in this episode with Cole Ballentine from William Cole Vineyards. As a fifth-generation winemaker, Cole discusses his family's path of changing a ghost winery into a thriving vineyard, emphasizing the blend of tradition and modernity in their craft. Learn about the strategic e…

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248 - Ernie Banks: Absurdly Simple & Impossibly Complex (Texans in the Hall) w/ Doug Wilson 54:10

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In this episode, we talk with Doug Wilson, author of Let's Play Two: The Legend of Mr. Cub, the Life of Ernie Banks (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019), to explore the life and legacy of one of baseball’s most beloved figures. Doug shares insights into his research process, the hidden layers of Ernie Banks’ personality, and what makes this Hall of Famer’s…

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197: Jack Sporer - Fresh Wine Co 1:00:37

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Join us on an exploration into the realm of organic and natural winemaking with Jack Sporer, the visionary behind Fresh Wine Co. and Magnolia Wine Services. Learn how his upbringing in a family vineyard in Sonoma Valley blossomed into a passion for organic viticulture and thoughtful intervention methods. Jack discusses the challenges and successes …

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96. Do The Right Thing ft. Preston & EZ Bluez 1:59:00

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, Preston and EZ Bluez join me as the AFI Top 100 takes us to the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, in No.96 Do the Right Thing (1989). Do the Right Thing is written and directed by Spike Lee and stars Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, and Ruby Dee. The film explores racial tensions in the Bedford…

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Ep. 47 - They Were All in Love with Songs w/ Tamara Saviano (From the Vault) 41:59

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Craig and Rex are taking a break in May giving them a change to feature some favorite episodes from the archives and you an chance to catch up on other episodes you may have missed or wish to revisit. This episode from the vault features our interview with Tamara Saviano, author, journalist, publicist and Grammy-nominated record producer, and write…

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196: Kent Callaghan - Callaghan Vineyards 46:28

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Discover the untapped potential of Arizona winemaking as Kent Callaghan, a pioneer in the Sonoita Valley, shares his approach to crafting exceptional wines in a region south of Tucson. In this episode, Kent explores the distinct challenges of Arizona's high-altitude landscapes, from managing diverse grape varieties to navigating the state's unpredi…

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133 - We Weren't Rained Out, We Were Rained In w/ Roger Metzger (From the Vault) 1:15:27

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Craig and Rex are taking a break in May giving them a change to feature some favorite episodes from the archives and you an chance to catch up on other episodes you may have missed or wish to revisit. This episode from early 2023 is our interview with Roger Metzger, the Houston Astros' Gold Glove winning shortstop in the 1970s. Hooks & Runs will re…

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195: Todd Bostock - Dos Cabezas WineWorks 1:03:15

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Discover the innovative world of Arizona winemaking through the eyes of Todd Bostock from Dos Cabezas WineWorks. Todd shares his entry into the winemaking industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of crafting wines in the Sonoita Valley's diverse climates and soils. We discuss the impact of regional diversity on grape varieties and th…

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247 - "A Stranger Among His Own Kind:" Rogers Hornsby (Texans in the Hall) 51:46

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Rogers Hornsby won seven batting titles, hit .358 in his 23-year Major League career and remains the all-time batting average leader both among right handed hitters and in the National League. He managed the 1926 St. Louis Cardinals to franchise's first World Series title only to be traded two months later in a salary dispute. Hornsby's career and …

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246 - Remembering the St. Louis Browns w/ Ed Wheatley 55:40

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Ed Wheatley, president of the St. Louis Browns Historical Society, joins us this week to discuss the Browns, an American League team from 1902 to 1953. Wheatley is the co-author of "St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team" (Reedy Press 2017), which was selected best book published on baseball in 2017 by Sports Collectors Digest and nominated …