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Baseball, fireworks & various accurate memories

An incomplete history of Independence Day fireworks at baseball games that's eye-opening ... and eye burning

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Folksy and warmth, the greatness of Ernie Harwell

Crafting the Call: Pirates announcer Joe Block, a Detroit native, joins us this week to appreciate legendary Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell

Jul 3 •

Why Hall of Fames are so meaningful

Scribbled Notes on a Cocktail Napkin: In Tribute to Steve Klauke, my grandfather Ted Ashworth, and a reminder to let people feel the love

Jun 30 •

Capturing the greatness of Willie Mays

Crafting the Call -- Analyzing how broadcasters described optical illusions and Bye Bye Baby Bonanzas of the Say Hey Kid

Jun 26 •

Say Hey! Remembering Willie Mays and listening to Reggie Jackson

Scribbled Notes on a Cocktail Napkin: My impassioned case for playing even more regular season MLB games in unique locations

Jun 23 •

Time travel *is* possible, but only for sports events

Where are we going first? Which athletes do you want most to see and who is second after Willie Mays?

Jun 21 •

Reliving the Magic: Inside Game Six of the 1986 World Series

"Crafting the Call" -- 3 voices, 1 incredible ending: the 1986 World Series broadcaster breakdown

Jun 19 •

Hey Dad, wanna play catch?

Scribbled Notes on a Cocktail Napkin, part XXII: Why the simple act of playing catch is such a powerful bonding moment and more Father's Day stories

Jun 16 •

Josh Suchon’s Newsletter

Josh Suchon’s Newsletter

A silly newsletter that is supposed to be about Sports, specifically Baseball, but ends up being about life and society just as often.

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