My Baseball History
My Baseball History is a long form interview podcast. Each episode, host Dan Wallach talks to someone new who has some sort of association to the game of baseball, learns about how they fell in love with the game, and how they got where they are today.
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Episode 0307 - Ange Armato
04/10/2024
Episode 0307 - Ange Armato
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ange Armato, who is a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who spent time playing with the Rockford Peaches and the Kalamazoo Lassies Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Ange Armato My mom
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Episode 0306 - William Peebles
03/13/2024
Episode 0306 - William Peebles
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with William Peebles who is the owner, founder, and craftsman of Huntington Base Ball Co. and a historian of the evolution of the baseball. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Love Of The Game Auctions for sponsoring this episode Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork William Peebles My mom
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Episode 0305 - Paul Reiferson
02/14/2024
Episode 0305 - Paul Reiferson
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Paul Reiferson, who is a vintage baseball photography connoisseur and Charles Conlon collector. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Paul Reiferson My mom
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Episode 0304 - Mike Veeck
01/10/2024
Episode 0304 - Mike Veeck
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Mike Veeck, who is a former Major League executive and Minor League owner known for his creative marketing and promotions. Mike is a third-generation baseball man, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, William Veeck Sr., and his father, Hall of Famer Bill Veeck. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Mike Veeck My mom
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Episode 0303 - Peter Capolino
12/13/2023
Episode 0303 - Peter Capolino
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Peter Capolino, who is the founder and former owner of the Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. in Philadelphia. Peter is responsible for the explosion in popularity of throwback uniforms, both as fashion and on the field of play. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Peter Capolino My mom
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Episode 0302 - Sam Allen
11/08/2023
Episode 0302 - Sam Allen
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Sam Allen, who is a former Negro League player who spent time as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs, the Raleigh Tigers, and the Memphis Red Sox. He led the Negro American League in runs scored in 1957, helping the Monarchs win the championship. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at www.shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Sam Allen My mom
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Episode 0301 - Jacob Pomrenke
10/11/2023
Episode 0301 - Jacob Pomrenke
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Jacob Pomrenke, who is the Director of Editorial Content at the Society for American Baseball Research, and the chair of the Black Sox Scandal Research Committee. Send your written or recorded questions to be read or played on future episodes to or by tagging @shoelesspodcast on twitter. Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Jacob Pomrenke My mom
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Episode 0208 - Josée Tellier
06/09/2021
Episode 0208 - Josée Tellier
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Josée Tellier, a baseball artist, illustrator, and Expos connoisseur from Montréal. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Josée Tellier My mom
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Episode 0207 - Richard Davis
05/12/2021
Episode 0207 - Richard Davis
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Richard Davis, a Wade Boggs Super Collector whose Boggs Tavern houses one of the biggest Wade Boggs collections in the world. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Richard Davis My mom
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Episode 0206 - Perry Barber
04/15/2021
Episode 0206 - Perry Barber
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Perry Barber, a professional and amateur baseball umpire since 1981. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Perry Barber My mom
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Episode 0205 - Bobby Richardson
03/10/2021
Episode 0205 - Bobby Richardson
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Bobby Richardson, a Yankees legend who played 2B for the team from 1955-1966. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Bobby Richardson My mom
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Episode 0204 - Alex Cheremeteff
02/11/2021
Episode 0204 - Alex Cheremeteff
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Alex Cheremeteff, a historian and expert on the Philadelphia Athletics. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Alex Cheremeteff My mom
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Episode 0203 - Shawn Herne
01/13/2021
Episode 0203 - Shawn Herne
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Shawn Herne, the Executive Director of the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Shawn Herne My mom
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Episode 0202 - Marjorie Adams
12/09/2020
Episode 0202 - Marjorie Adams
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Marjorie Adams, the great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, who wrote the 1857 Laws of Base Ball, and created the Shortstop position. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Marjorie Adams My mom
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Episode 0201 - Lester Erwin
11/11/2020
Episode 0201 - Lester Erwin
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Lester Erwin, the former owner of one of the most famous bats in baseball history: "Black Betsy. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Tim Carroll My mom
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Episode 0110 - Tim Carroll
07/08/2020
Episode 0110 - Tim Carroll
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned baseball card pop artist Tim Carroll. Tim cuts up old baseball cards to create one-of-a-kind mosaics of other famous, rare, or beautiful cards and art pieces.
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Episode 0109 - Warren Brown
07/01/2020
Episode 0109 - Warren Brown
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the Bat Boy from the "Big Red Machine," Warren Brown. Warren was in the clubhouse, and on the field with the Reds from 1970-1972, witnessing 2 World Series and an All-Star Game. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Warren Brown My mom
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Episode 0108 - Andy Brown
06/24/2020
Episode 0108 - Andy Brown
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with British baseball artist Andy Brown. Andy is an award-winning artist who has traveled the world painting baseball parks & games live, along with the many people who surround them. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Andy Brown My mom
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Episode 0107 - Joey Mellows
06/17/2020
Episode 0107 - Joey Mellows
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the @BaseballBrit, Joey Mellows. Joey is a cheerful British chap who loves baseball and has traveled all over the world to consume it. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Joey Mellows My mom
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Episode 0106 - Brian Bernardoni
06/10/2020
Episode 0106 - Brian Bernardoni
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with the Official Historian of Wrigley Field, Brian Bernardoni. Brian has worked for the Cubs since 1998 and earned a World Series ring with the organization in 2016. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Brian Bernardoni My mom
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Episode 0105 - Craig Purcell
06/03/2020
Episode 0105 - Craig Purcell
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with journalist & Field of Dreams Movie Site tour guide Craig Purcell. Craig is an Iowa native who has been giving tours at the Movie Site since they opened the house to the public. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Craig Purcell My mom
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Episode 0104 - Phil S. Dixon
05/27/2020
Episode 0104 - Phil S. Dixon
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Negro Leagues baseball author, historian, and researcher Phil S. Dixon.
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Episode 0103 - Graig Kreindler
05/20/2020
Episode 0103 - Graig Kreindler
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with renowned baseball artist, historian, and researcher Graig Kreindler. Graig's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Sporting News, and more. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky of The Sidekicks for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore of Get Married for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Graig Kreindler My mom
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Episode 0102 - Mike Miller
05/13/2020
Episode 0102 - Mike Miller
On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Joe Jackson historian/researcher Mike Miller.
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Episode 0101 - Dan Wallach
04/10/2020
Episode 0101 - Dan Wallach
On this episode, Dan Wallach introduces the premise of the podcast and gives his own Baseball History.
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