Best Morgan Cobbs Podcasts (2025)

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270 - "Second Base? That's My Best Position!" w/ Trenidad Hubbard 49:16

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Trenidad Hubbard played 10 Major League seasons in a 19-year professional baseball career. A Chicago native, Hubbard played college ball at Southern University, was drafted by Houston in the 12th round in 1986, and climbed through the ranks to make his Major League debut in 1993 with Colorado. We had a lot of laughs looking back on his career and w…

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207: Benjamin Leachman - Walsh Vineyards Management and Vidi Vitis 57:35

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Ben is a seasoned viticulturist and winemaker currently serving as the Director of Viticulture and Winemaker at Large at Walsh Vineyards Management, overseeing approximately 1,000 acres in Napa and Sonoma. His journey in the wine industry began in 2004 after graduating with a biochemistry degree, starting at RH Phillips and later working with Jim a…

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269 - Ralph Branca: Baseball's Everyman w/ Bob Mitchell 48:53

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Bob Mitchell is a retired professor, award winning advertising creative and tennis teaching pro. He has published 13 books and countless essays and articles, including his most recent book, "Ralph Branca and the Meaning of Life" (McFarland Press 2025). Join us this episode as we take our time machine back to Coogan's Bluff, October 3, 1951, and the…

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268 - Baseball & Music w/ Bill Nowlin 1:01:47

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Bill Nowlin was a co-founder of Rounder Records in the early 1960s and is a co-founder of Down the Road Records. He most recently co-edited "Native American Major Leaguers," (Society for American Baseball Research, 2025), with Rob Daugherty. Also this episode, MTV is closing it's music stations, Craig went to see Turnstile and our favorite records …

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105. Fast & Furious 6 (2013) Audio Commentary 2:10:30

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This week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series, takes us across the pond to London, England, in Fast & Furious 6 (2013). Fast & Furious 6 is directed by Justin Lin, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film explores the themes of chosen family, second chances, and loyalty. The film also re…

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267 - The 1971 Astros and the Art of What If w/ Samuel Barrett 53:13

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Samuel Barrett is author of "Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros" (Huntsville Independent Press 2025). Barrett examines the series of questionable player deals Houston GM Spec Richardson orchestrated during his tenure and attempts to undue the damage to show that with merely competent management, Houston's 1971 team may well have been s…

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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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104. Fast Five (2011) Audio Commentary 2:14:29

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in Fast Five (2011). Fast Five is directed by Justin Lin, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film explores the themes of chosen family, freedom, and seeing the bigger picture. The film also unites t…

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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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206: Esther Mobley - San Francisco Chronicle 1:03:53

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Join me as I sit down with Esther Mobley, Senior Wine Critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. Esther shares her fascinating journey from an English major to a wine journalist, starting with a harvest internship in Napa Valley and subsequently working in Mendoza, Argentina. Her career path led her through Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator before la…

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103. Fast & Furious Audio Commentary 1:47:37

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us back to where it all began in Los Angeles and south of the border to Mexico, in Fast & Furious (2009). Fast & Furious is directed by Justin Lin and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. The film explores the recurring themes of loyalty, chose…

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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…