Best Hooks Baseball Podcasts (2025)

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AJ Dybantsa 10:19:25 2.53 PM 4:01

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SPORTS COVER Story by Gail Nobles Photo by imanisvision Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 3.0 AJ Dybantsa! This remarkable talent has burst onto the scene as a freshman for the BYU Cougars in the Big 12 Conference. Now, hold onto your hats, because this young man is not just stepping onto the court; he’s strutting into the spotlight! AJ, who has been rated th…

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EXPLORING THE MYTH OF THE POPE LICK MONSTER (KENTUCKY GOATMAN) 51:36

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There is an urban legend surrounding a very old but still used rairoad trestle in Kentucky which involves a mythical half-man, half-goatmonster that lures people onto the 100 foot-high trestle where they are caught in the headlights of a fast-moving train and are left with a run,jump, or die response that usually ends in a quick death. The story of…

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S7 E29 - The Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Beta Hates Us! 21:06

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The beta test for the new Dragon Quest mobile game is live--and neither of us got in! It's a tragedy of epic proportions! We talk about that, why Austin never had a chance to get in, and what some of our friends are saying about the beta since they were loved and got in! https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm https://bsky.app/profile/dragonquest.fm http…

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THE MYSTERIOUS MARFA LIGHTS 21:20

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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Loyalty, Lawsuits & Left Hooks - Billy Martin - Part 4 2:17:29

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This week, Billy starts out on another new team, but that doesn't last long. He bounces around the league, while fighting, and even getting sued by another player, who ended up with a broken orbital bone. As he tries to live down his fighter reputation, he get into even more fights. He even fights a team official, in a hotel lobby. With his playing…

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Panthers VS Jets-A Brief Rivalry Overview 10:13:25 2.21 PM 5:12

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Logos: Wikipedia Usage: Public Domain Story by: Gail Nobles Good evening, sports fans! We're going to talk the history of the matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the New York Jets. It's a tale of some hard-fought games, with the Panthers holding a slight edge overall. In the all-time series, the Carolina Panthers have won 5 games while losing…

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Vision of Victory-Panthers Triumph Over Cowboys 10:12:25 5.15 PM 2:20

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Cover Illus. by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles In a remarkable turn of events, I experienced a vision on the evening of October 11, 2025, where I saw a Carolina Panther football player alone on the field, surrounded by silence and no crowd. Although I couldn’t identify the player or see his jersey number, a small voice in my mind whispered that…

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THE LEGEND OF THUNDER ROAD: FROM FAST CARS, MOUNTAIN BOYS, HOOCH, AND HOLLYWOOD, TO NASCAR 50:55

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In the 30's, 40', and 50's, "white lightning', or strong mountain brewed whiskey, was an important revneue source for the mountain communities in Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. But getting it out of the stills and down to the thirsty cities was tricky, as G-Men (revenue agents) did their best to put a stop on the distribution. Getting past…

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266 - Benny Kauff: "An Apparent Injustice Has Been Done" 50:39

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Ohio native Benny Kauff made his Major League debut in 1912. He jumped to the Federal League in 1914 where he emerged to stand among that circuit's best hitters. After the Federal League folded, Kauff signed with John McGraw's New York Giants and claimed the team's center field position. Kauff held that spot until a New York grand jury indicted him…

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HOW THE 101ST AIBORNE "SCREAMING EAGLES" CAME TO BE ( + 9 OTHER CIVIL WAR STORIES) 59:17

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By ME

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C.Panthers Aim for a Brighter 2025 10:7:25 5.40 PM 2:48

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Photo: Carolina Panthers Usage: Wikipedia Public Domain Story by: Gail Nobles Welcome to EPS. Good evening, sports fans! In a promising development for the Carolina Panthers, the 2025 season is shaping up to be one filled with potential, particularly when considering their strength of schedule. According to sharp analysis from Sharp Football and ES…

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A Troublemaking Bad Influence - Billy Martin - Part 3 2:18:42

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HR-Young Panthers Making Strides 10:6:25 1.03 PM 2:41

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By Gail Nobles

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THE MURDER OF FOUNDING FATHER GEORGE WYTHE- A TRUE CRIME STORY FROM OUR NATION'S BEGINNINGS 27:25

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Great link for those who want the full story:"The Murder of George Wythe" https://wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Murder_of_George_Wythe Title page from Boyd and Hemphill's pamphlet reprint, The Murder of George Wythe: Two Essays (Williamsburg, VA: Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1955). Julian P. Boyd (1903 – 1980), renowned editor of …

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265 - "They All Though I Was Crazy Anyway" w/ Scipio Spinks 52:37

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Scipio Spinks rose from junior college ball in Chicago to the Major Leagues with Houston and St. Louis. He pitched 5 seasons before injuries derailed his promising career. Spinks talks about his pitching in the late 60s and early 70s, the wind at Candlestick, the heat at Busch and hitting his one and only home run as a big leaguer. Today, Spinks re…

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S7 E28 - They cut WHAT from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined?! 33:57

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This week, the Questy Boys (no mystery this time, though!) discuss the content that has been added to the new version of Dragon Quest 7, as well as the content that's been officially announced as being cut. Join the conversation and let us know what you think about the additions and subtractions in the comments! https://patreon.com/dragonquestfm ht…

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GENERATIONS EXPLAINED: EACH HAS ITS OWN CHARACTERISTICS- WHICH ONE ARE YOU? 31:52

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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Cow Killing Street Fighter - Billy Martin - Part 2 2:11:45

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This week, we start out with Billy, being a big part of the NY Yankees, and making lifelong friends with Micky Mantle. After a few World Series wins, and a quick marriage, Billy settles into the serious business of partying, and NY night life. This includes many fist fights, both on & off the baseball field, and a carzy time, at a ranch, where shot…

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OUR CANINE HEROES (PT 2 OF 2) A DOG'S JOB IS NEVER DONE 1:00:48

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In part two of "Our Canine Heroes" we cover search and rescue (and K-9) training, where rescue dogs w,ee first employed), life-saving stories, diffent types of rescue dogs: did you know some dogs are trained specifically to sniff out drowning victims in water as deep as 40 feet? We explain how this is done. They were very busy in Texas this past ye…

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S7 E27 - SO MUCH Dragon Quest News! 35:30

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We have so much to talk about! Dragon Quest VII Reimagined was announced, we have new info on DQ 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake, and there's a new mobile game called Smash/Grow coming out! It's a great time to be a Dragon Quest fan, so come nerd out with us! Austin also promises to eat his Treebeard action figure. But why? Gotta listen to find out! https://you…

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ACROSS THE FENCE- THE SECRET WAR IN VIETNAM W/ GREEN BERET JOHN STRYKER MEYER 1:04:34

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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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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Brothels, Brawling & Baseball - Billy Martin - Part 1 2:23:03

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This week, we start a series on one of the most colorful characters in sports history. A hard drinking brawler, who knew nothing but success in baseball. We start this tale, with Billy's dad, taking off, while he was a baby. We delve into his upbringing, just hanging around his aunt's brothel, or getting into constant fights, but at the same time, …

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MISSING PERSONS FOUND (#3A) OUR CANINE HEROES 30:34

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In this episode, part 3A of a two episode "Our Canine Heroes"installment, we share actual stories of hero rescue dogs and why search and rescue relies so heavily upon them, especially when time is critical in saving lives. We also discuss the 2022 movie 'Rescued By Ruby', a family-friendly movie about a state policeman who desperately wanted to par…

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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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BELIEVE IT OR NOT: 11 CRAZY TALES AND SHORT HISTORIES 41:10

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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S7 E26 - Dragon Quest The Mark of Erdrick Manga (feat. Jennifer Sherman) 50:18

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On September 25th, the Dragon Quest manga, The Mark of Erdrick (known as Emblem of Roto in Japan), will release in English for the very first time. With us in this episode is Jennifer Sherman, the localization editor for the series, and we talk about the history of DQ manga, she gives us a preview of the new book, and what it takes to localize and …

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A Most Monstrous Murderer - Cierre Wood 1:46:24

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This week, a man who never quite made the impact he wanted to, in the NFL, despite his Notre Dame pedigree. Whenever his talent would get him to a good spot, he'd screw it up, with his actions. He was out of the NFL, by age 25, and ready to start being an even worse person. The prison sentence he's currently serving, is for a crime that was so horr…

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MISSING PERSONS: FOUND (#2) CALLING COLTER SHAW WHAT TO DO WHEN A LOVED ONE GOES MISSING 41:43

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In this episode we discuss the human element required to locate missing persons. Police, FBI, Investigators, and trackers are discussed, as a number of organizations which work free of charge to help families find their loved ones and provide comfort where possible (listed below). We'll relate online stories from former investigators and provide st…

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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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Choking The Pain Away - Nate Diaz 1:45:06

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This week, a longtime UFC mainstay, and notoriously colorful character, who always seems to say the exact wrong thing. Mostly, at the exact wrong time. Training alongside his brother, from a young age, he knew his path to success would be through fighting. Sometimes, that fighting isn't in the ring. Sometimes, it's out in the street, or backstage a…

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THE SEARCH FOR NAZI GOLD AT LAKE TOPLITZ 42:37

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For years it was rumored that the Nazis, in their final days before the end in 1945, had dropped boxes fullof stolen gold into the depths of Lake Toplitz in Austria , but the lake, being very deep and piled with dead trees, was extreme,y dangerous for divers. Finally, expeditions were organized and searches made...searches that exposed a huge Nazi …