Hooks & Runs Podcast
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Hooks & Runs is a podcast about baseball, music & culture that began in March 2020. New episodes are released every Thursday, usually.
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241 - The Hard Luck 11: Pitchers that threw 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost.
Since 1901, in the American and National Leagues, 11 pitchers have thrown 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost. This episode we tell their stories.
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Since 1901, in the American and National Leagues, 11 pitchers have thrown 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost. This episode we tell their stories.
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241 - The Hard Luck 11: Pitchers that threw 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost
Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 03/13/2025 · 47m
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March 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
241 - The Hard Luck 11: Pitchers that threw 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost.
Since 1901, in the American and National Leagues, 11 pitchers have thrown 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost. This episode we tell their stories.
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Since 1901, in the American and National Leagues, 11 pitchers have thrown 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost. This episode we tell their stories.
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240 - Texans in the Hall: Greg Maddux, plus, Arenado, Rose, Golden State Entertainment and Tales of the Tape
240 - Texans in the Hall: Greg Maddux, plus, Arenado, Rose, Golden State Entertainment and Tales of the Tape.
Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 03/07/2025 · 45m
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March 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
240 - Texans in the Hall: Greg Maddux, plus, Arenado, Rose, Golden State Entertainment and Tales of the Tape
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Episode 239 - Willie McCovey: Remembering a Forgotten Superstar w/ Chris Haft.
Haft wrote a biography released February 1 about Giant first baseman Willie McCovey. He joins us to discuss his book and the great Willie Mac. Also this week, Alex Bregman signs with Boston and more.
Haft wrote a biography released February 1 about Giant first baseman Willie McCovey. He joins us to discuss his book and the great Willie Mac. Also this week, Alex Bregman signs with Boston and more.
239 - Willie McCovey: Remembering a Forgotten Superstar w/ Chris Haft
00:54:36 - Author Chris Haft's new book, Willie McCovey: A Giant Among Giants (University of Nebraska Press, 2025) adds to the baseball literature by exam…
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March 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Episode 239 - Willie McCovey: Remembering a Forgotten Superstar w/ Chris Haft.
Haft wrote a biography released February 1 about Giant first baseman Willie McCovey. He joins us to discuss his book and the great Willie Mac. Also this week, Alex Bregman signs with Boston and more.
Haft wrote a biography released February 1 about Giant first baseman Willie McCovey. He joins us to discuss his book and the great Willie Mac. Also this week, Alex Bregman signs with Boston and more.
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Episode 238 - Artie Shaw's Nightmare: The Big Band Sound Goes to War w/ Michael Doyle.
Doyle is author of "Nightmare in the Pacific: The World War II Saga of Artie Shaw and His Navy Band" (Univ. of North Texas Press, 2025)
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Doyle is author of "Nightmare in the Pacific: The World War II Saga of Artie Shaw and His Navy Band" (Univ. of North Texas Press, 2025)
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238 - Artie Shaw's Nightmare: The Big Band Sound Goes to War w/ Michael Doyle
Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 02/21/2025 · 54m
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February 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Episode 238 - Artie Shaw's Nightmare: The Big Band Sound Goes to War w/ Michael Doyle.
Doyle is author of "Nightmare in the Pacific: The World War II Saga of Artie Shaw and His Navy Band" (Univ. of North Texas Press, 2025)
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Doyle is author of "Nightmare in the Pacific: The World War II Saga of Artie Shaw and His Navy Band" (Univ. of North Texas Press, 2025)
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237 - Bugs Raymond, the Overlooked for Cooperstown, Kendrick's Halftime & Beyonce's Grammy.
237 - Bugs Raymond, the Overlooked for Cooperstown, Kendrick's Halftime & Beyonce's Grammy - Hooks & Runs
Bugs Raymond battled alcoholism while pitching for the Tigers, Cardinals and Giants as well as several minor league teams during the early Deadball Era -- this week we discuss Raymond's difficult and ...
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February 15, 2025 at 3:04 AM
237 - Bugs Raymond, the Overlooked for Cooperstown, Kendrick's Halftime & Beyonce's Grammy.
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236 - Jim Gilliam: Replaceable in March, Irreplaceable in October w/ Stephen W. Dittmore.
Dr. Dittmore joins us to discuss the longtime Dodger infielder & coach Jim Gilliam & Dittmore’s new book, “Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger” (August Publications, 2025). #baseball #podcast
Dr. Dittmore joins us to discuss the longtime Dodger infielder & coach Jim Gilliam & Dittmore’s new book, “Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger” (August Publications, 2025). #baseball #podcast
236 - Jim Gilliam: Replaceable in March, Irreplaceable in October w/ Stephen W. Dittmore - Hooks & Runs
Stephen W. Dittmore's book, "Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger," (August Publications, 2025) hit bookstores this week and it's a good one. Dittmore joins us this week to talk about the man who won the...
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February 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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This week, a rerun - our episode 106 featuring Prof. Peter Dreier, co-author of "Baseball Rebels: The Players, People and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America.” I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with these stories and interview.
106 - Baseball Rebels w/ Professor Peter Dreier (From the Vault) - Hooks & Runs
Rex and I are taking two weeks to recover from the holidays and holiday travel and will be back January 16 with the first episode of Season Six. Here are the show notes from our Episode 106:----------...
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January 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This week, a rerun - our episode 106 featuring Prof. Peter Dreier, co-author of "Baseball Rebels: The Players, People and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America.” I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with these stories and interview.
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This week wraps up Season 5 with Len Ferman, @sportstimetraveler.bsky.social, on board to discuss the 1973 New York Mets and the wild, six-team pennant race, decided on that season's final day. His new book is "The 1973 Mets: You Got to Believe." Listen to Episode 232 and check out Ferman's book!
232 - It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over: The 1973 New York Mets w/ Len Ferman, The Sports Time TravelerTM
Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 12/26/2024 · 53m
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December 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM
This week wraps up Season 5 with Len Ferman, @sportstimetraveler.bsky.social, on board to discuss the 1973 New York Mets and the wild, six-team pennant race, decided on that season's final day. His new book is "The 1973 Mets: You Got to Believe." Listen to Episode 232 and check out Ferman's book!
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231 - The 2024 Hooks & Runs Year End Music Review.
231 - The 2024 Hooks & Runs Year End Music Review
Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 12/21/2024 · 33m
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December 22, 2024 at 2:03 AM
231 - The 2024 Hooks & Runs Year End Music Review.
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230 - Lou Gehrig Goes to Hollywood.
Gehrig made one motion picture late in his baseball career, the 1938 film “Rawhide,” a western of sorts. We review the film and discuss the film’s later interest to the medical community. #baseball #LouGehrig #podcast #podcasting
Gehrig made one motion picture late in his baseball career, the 1938 film “Rawhide,” a western of sorts. We review the film and discuss the film’s later interest to the medical community. #baseball #LouGehrig #podcast #podcasting
230 - Lou Gehrig Goes to Hollywood - Hooks & Runs
This week Craig and Rex look at Lou Gehrig's lone Hollywood film, "Rawhide" (1938), filmed in January 1938. The film stars Gehrig (playing himself) and Texas native Smith Ballew (Palestine), Hollywood...
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December 16, 2024 at 11:21 AM
230 - Lou Gehrig Goes to Hollywood.
Gehrig made one motion picture late in his baseball career, the 1938 film “Rawhide,” a western of sorts. We review the film and discuss the film’s later interest to the medical community. #baseball #LouGehrig #podcast #podcasting
Gehrig made one motion picture late in his baseball career, the 1938 film “Rawhide,” a western of sorts. We review the film and discuss the film’s later interest to the medical community. #baseball #LouGehrig #podcast #podcasting
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229 - Texans in the Hall: Willie Wells, "El Diablo," Was Ahead of His Time w/ Dr. Bob Luke.
229 - Texans in the Hall: Willie Wells, "El Diablo," Was Ahead of His Time w/ Dr. Bob Luke - Hooks & Runs
Dr. Bob Luke, author of "Willie Wells: 'El Diablo' of the Negro Leagues," joins us this week as Hooks & Runs begins a new series featuring native Texans that have been inducted into the Baseball H...
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December 7, 2024 at 3:12 AM
229 - Texans in the Hall: Willie Wells, "El Diablo," Was Ahead of His Time w/ Dr. Bob Luke.
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227 - Gavy Cravath: The Deadball Era's Home Run King w/ Rick Reiff.
Gavy Cravath for the Baseball Hall of Fame? You be the judge!
Gavy Cravath for the Baseball Hall of Fame? You be the judge!
227 - Gavy Cravath: The Deadball Era's Home Run King w/ Rick Reiff - Hooks & Runs
Rick Reiff is our guest this week to discuss his essay in the Fall 2024 Baseball Research Journal, "Gavy Cravath's Hall-Worthy 200 Home Runs." Cravath, a late arrival, played 11 seasons in the M...
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November 22, 2024 at 3:46 AM
227 - Gavy Cravath: The Deadball Era's Home Run King w/ Rick Reiff.
Gavy Cravath for the Baseball Hall of Fame? You be the judge!
Gavy Cravath for the Baseball Hall of Fame? You be the judge!
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Gavy Cravath led the National League in home runs 6 times in 7 years in the 1910s. Is there any other player (untainted by steroids) in the modern era that led the league in a Triple Crown category 6 times or more that is NOT in the Hall of Fame.
November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Gavy Cravath led the National League in home runs 6 times in 7 years in the 1910s. Is there any other player (untainted by steroids) in the modern era that led the league in a Triple Crown category 6 times or more that is NOT in the Hall of Fame.