Clear the Field Podcast

Paul Jackson and Ted Walker

Clear the Field is a baseball history podcast about when the game goes sideways. From the sepia-toned malarky of the 19th century game to the psychedelic mayhem of the swingin’ 70s, these true stories of baseball’s forfeits, mad scientists, and general mayhem are brought to you by two writers, history nuts, and lifelong fans. www.project-318.com

  1. hace 14 h

    The Pop Bottle Forfeit

    In 1949, a team of showboating umpires tangled with the last group of fans still being served (non-alcoholic) drinks in glass bottles. It didn’t end well. Episode Highlights: - The Philadelphia Phillies’ mid-life identity crisis - Three performative umpires - Ted tries to make “Pafko” happen - Shibe Park: No booze, but projectiles welcome - History repeats itself and Richie Ashburn lights a fire under the toughest crowd in sports We’ll be back next week with the conclusion, when the worked-up crowd causes enough chaos to drive at least one umpire into retirement and prompts some much-needed changes to beverage distribution procedures at Shibe Park. Support Us If you’re a fan of the podcast, nothing says it like becoming a paid subscriber at Project 3.18. Paid subscribers receive some special newsletter perks and help us build on what we’re doing with Clear the Field. You can also follow the show for free on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Give a Rating, Like, or Restack If you enjoyed an episode on a platform like YouTube or Apple Podcasts, follow/subscribe to the show, and if you really want to support our work, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us. Email If you have comments or details that add to our stories or ideas for future installments, send us an email at clearthefieldpod@gmail.com. Gentle corrections are also welcome. Warning: If a comment is particularly enlightening and/or funny, we might read it during a future episode. On Social Media Paul: Substack Instagram Facebook Ted: Substack Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson Production and Music: Ted Walker Design: Ketaki Kulkarni Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

  2. 19 ago

    Slap Hits: Week of August 18, 2026

    This Week’s Lineup: - A visit to the National Ballpark Museum in Denver - Keeping tabs on author Eric Nusbaum - Wrigley Field needs an F-16 rule - Cal Raleigh and Hack Wilson (Here’s an outstanding write-up of Hack Wilson, the good and the ugly, by writer Jacob Bielecki) - Shifts in starting pitching milestones. Who’s the next pitcher to throw 2,000 innings? Will anyone? - The Altoona Curve and a rabbit hole of train history - Old-school check-in featuring Jefry Yan, Davis Martin, and Sal Stewart What’s This? Every few weeks in “Slap Hits,” Ted and I cover whatever has delighted us from present-day baseball (or sometimes things even further afield) in a lightning round. There will be news (of a kind), opinion, banter when we agree, and arguing when we don’t. We’re looking at items big and small, obscure or viral, we’re going quick, and we’re not stopping to fact-check. Got a Slap Hit? Send us an amusing, baseball adjacent item (interpretation is up to you) you’d like us to mention, bonus points for weird and obscure. Listen to a few episodes of “Slap Hits” and you’ll get the sense of what we like to cover, and it’s often things that don’t get covered elsewhere that delight us the most. If we use it, we’ll credit you for the submission during the show! Email tips and suggestions to clearthefieldpod@gmail.com or leave a comment here on the episode. Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

  3. 30 jul

    Dave Winfield and the Ring-Billed Gull

    In 1983, Dave Winfield thought the bird would clear the field. It didn’t. Episode Highlights: - What’s a gull? Canada edition - Exhibition Stadium, scene of the crime (?) - Dave Winfield throws and a life is “pffft” out, but what really happened? - A Canadian Inspector Javert and his pinstriped Valjean - The Toronto justice system wakes up with a bevy of regrets - A forensic examination turns the case upside-down - Winfield makes amends and Toronto comes around on bird population control Support Us If you’re a fan of the podcast, nothing says it like becoming a paid subscriber at Project 3.18. Paid subscribers receive some special newsletter perks and help us build on what we’re doing with Clear the Field. You can also follow the show for free on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Give a Rating, Like, or Restack If you enjoyed an episode on a platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us. Here on Substack, restacking an episode is one click that really helps us, so if you had fun, please click that button up there on the far right of the episode that has two circling arrows on it. Email If you have comments or details that add to our stories or ideas for future installments, send us an email at clearthefieldpod@gmail.com. Gentle corrections are also welcome. Warning: If a comment is particularly enlightening and/or funny, we might read it during a future episode. On Social Media Paul: Substack Instagram Facebook Ted: Substack Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson Production and Music: Ted Walker Design: Ketaki Kulkarni Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

  4. 22 jul

    Slap Hits: Week of July 21, 2026

    This Week’s Lineup: - Pete Crow-Amstrong’s Interview Range - Walker on Walker at the Home Run Derby - Muncy v. Muncy and a story of the time Connie Mack made his own pair of Socks - Chase DeLauter, mountain mama? - Marlins say “no-no” to Eury Perez’s perfecto What’s This? Every few weeks in “Slap Hits,” Ted and I cover whatever has delighted us from present-day baseball (or sometimes things even further afield) in a lightning round. There will be news (of a kind), opinion, banter when we agree, and arguing when we don’t. We’re looking at items big and small, obscure or viral, we’re going quick, and we’re not stopping to fact-check. Got a Slap Hit? Send us an amusing, baseball adjacent item (interpretation is up to you) you’d like us to mention, bonus points for weird and obscure. Listen to a few episodes of “Slap Hits” and you’ll get the sense of what we like to cover, and it’s often things that don’t get covered elsewhere that delight us the most. If we use it, we’ll credit you for the submission during the show! Email tips and suggestions to clearthefieldpod@gmail.com or leave a comment here on the episode. Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

  5. 16 jul

    Blackout Baseball

    In 1977, the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets were caught up in a catastrophic power outage that sent Fun City back to the Stone Age. Highlights: - A blowout at Indian Point plunges Shea Stadium (and New York) into darkness - Camaraderie lights up the town and the ballpark - Jane Jarvis’ musical comedy soothes the sweating masses - Ten minutes of phantom ball in the headlights - The Cubs’ weirdest night at the Waldorf - Scenes from New York’s darkest night - Sorry, America, no sports news today One More Thing: On the show, I told Ted that former New York mayor Abraham Beame would fit right in on The Simpsons, and I stand by it: Support Us If you’re a fan of the podcast, nothing says it like becoming a paid subscriber at Project 3.18. Paid subscribers receive some special newsletter perks and help us build on what we’re doing with Clear the Field. You can also follow the show for free on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Give a Rating, Like, or Restack If you enjoyed an episode on a platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us. Here on Substack, restacking an episode is one click that really helps us, so if you had fun, please click that button up there on the far right of the episode that has two circling arrows on it. Email If you have comments or details that add to our stories or ideas for future installments, send us an email at clearthefieldpod@gmail.com. Gentle corrections are also welcome. Warning: If a comment is particularly enlightening and/or funny, we might read it during a future episode. On Social Media Paul: Substack Instagram Facebook Ted: Substack Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson Production and Music: Ted Walker Design: Ketaki Kulkarni Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

  6. 9 jul

    Celebrating the "Baseball Name"

    In a very special episode, Gordon (The Athlete Archives) joined us to talk about a shared love: the baseball name. We never did define the term, but the three of us certainly knew some good ones, famous and obscure. To keep things interesting, we each threw in a fake name and player, to see if the other guys could spot it. Our record at uncovering fraud was mixed; hopefully yours will be better. Either way, we brought some actual immortal monikers back for your consideration. We cover about 20 of the 26,000-some professional baseball names on this episode, so this may be Volume 1 of a series. We had a blast. If you did, too, leave a comment and include your favorite baseball name. Come back any time, Gordon! P.S. Be sure to check out Gordon’s fantastic work on his YouTube channel. There’s something in The Athlete Archives for everyone. Support Us If you’re a fan of the podcast, nothing says it like becoming a paid subscriber at Project 3.18. Paid subscribers receive some special newsletter perks and help us build on what we’re doing with Clear the Field. You can also follow the show for free on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Give a Rating, Like, or Restack If you enjoyed an episode on a platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us. Here on Substack, restacking an episode is one click that really helps us, so if you had fun, please click that button up there on the far right of the episode that has two circling arrows on it. Email If you have comments or details that add to our stories or ideas for future installments, send us an email at clearthefieldpod@gmail.com. Gentle corrections are also welcome. Warning: If a comment is particularly enlightening and/or funny, we might read it during a future episode. On Social Media Paul: Substack Instagram Facebook Ted: Substack Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson Production and Music: Ted Walker Design: Ketaki Kulkarni Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

  7. 3 jul

    Spahn vs. Marichal in the Thunderdome

    In 1963, pitching was different, but even by those standards, this game was completely ridiculous. Episode Highlights: - The indignities of 42 (the age). - A clown car of legends pulls up to Candlestick Park. - Extra innings? No problem for these starters. - The atmospheric adventures of the old ballpark off San Francisco Bay. - Willie Mays “takes care” of his pitcher (and the wind-burned crowd). - Two great pitchers compare ailments and exchange stretching tips. Support Us If you’re a fan of the podcast, nothing says it like becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. Paid subscribers receive some special newsletter perks and help us build on what we’re doing with Clear the Field. You can also follow the show for free on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Give a Rating, Like, or Restack If you enjoyed an episode on a platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us. Here on Substack, restacking an episode is one click that really helps us, so if you had fun, please click that button up there on the far right of the episode that has two circling arrows on it. Email If you have comments or details that add to our stories or ideas for future installments, send us an email at clearthefieldpod@gmail.com. Gentle corrections are also welcome. Warning: If a comment is particularly enlightening and/or funny, we might read it during a future episode. On Social Media Paul: Substack Instagram Facebook Ted: Substack Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson Production and Music: Ted Walker Design: Ketaki Kulkarni Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

  8. 24 jun

    Slap Hits: Week of June 23, 2026

    This Week’s Lineup: - Ted’s NL All-Star round-up. How many times have you voted? - The uncanny horrors we can expect at the A’s new ballpark in Las Vegas! - By far our most sophisticated reference to seat cushions. - Rafael Devers doesn’t want to be lifted for a pinch-runner. Tries Jedi mind trick. Fails. - This week in Jazz Chisholm, Jr. Support Us If you’re a fan of the podcast, nothing says it like becoming a paid subscriber at Project 3.18. Paid subscribers receive some special newsletter perks and help us build on what we’re doing with Clear the Field. You can also follow the show for free on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Give a Rating, Like, or Restack If you enjoyed an episode on a platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, can you give it a quick rating and let folks know? A 5-Star rating helps our podcast appear as suggested and helps people find us. Here on Substack, restacking an episode is one click that really helps us, so if you had fun, please click that button up there on the far right of the episode that has two circling arrows on it. Email If you have comments or details that add to our stories or ideas for future installments, send us an email at clearthefieldpod@gmail.com. Gentle corrections are also welcome. Warning: If a comment is particularly enlightening and/or funny, we might read it during a future episode. On Social Media Paul: Substack Instagram Facebook Ted: Substack Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson Production and Music: Ted Walker Design: Ketaki Kulkarni Get full access to Project 3.18 at www.project-318.com/subscribe

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Clear the Field is a baseball history podcast about when the game goes sideways. From the sepia-toned malarky of the 19th century game to the psychedelic mayhem of the swingin’ 70s, these true stories of baseball’s forfeits, mad scientists, and general mayhem are brought to you by two writers, history nuts, and lifelong fans. www.project-318.com

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  • Creador
    Paul Jackson and Ted Walker
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    39
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © Paul Jackson
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    Clear the Field Podcast

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