Baseball and BBQ

Len & Jeff
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Two guys just talking about our two favorite passions, Baseball and Barbecue

  1. 4D AGO

    Ken Davidoff, Co-author of 101 Lessons From The Dugout and Kelly Kammann from Kelly Belly BBQ

    Ken Davidoff has been covering Major League Baseball for 30 years. He served as a baseball columnist at the New York Post from 2012 through 2022.  Prior to joining The Post, Ken wrote about baseball for Newsday and The Record. He has appeared on ESPN, the MLB Network, YES Network, CNN, and others. A former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America, Ken now works as an adjunct professor at Endicott College in Beverly, Mass., teaching various journalism and writing courses.  His latest project is the book, 101 Lessons From The Dugout:  What Baseball And Softball Can Teach Us About The Game Of Life, which he co-wrote with Harley A. Rotbart, MD.  It uses all things baseball to teach life lessons, 101 of them.  Each lesson contains an individual feature of the game followed by a pearl of wisdom or two to inspire readers.  For more information or to purchase the book go to https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/101-lessons-from-the-dugout-9798765163016/    Kelly Kammann is an up and coming pitmaster who enjoys teaching others others how to barbecue and shares his love of barbecue with anyone lucky enough to find him and his YouTube channel.  Barbecue mishaps are something most of us have experienced and learned from and Kelly shares his.  He also gives us some recipes which sound delicious.  Our conversation is filled with barbecue talk, but Kelly also has some fantastic baseball stories. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to  https://billchuck.substack.com/    We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 60m
  2. Rene LeRoux: From the Selection Process to the Dinners: Taking Us Behind the Scenes of the New York State Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey Halls of Fame

    6D AGO

    Rene LeRoux: From the Selection Process to the Dinners: Taking Us Behind the Scenes of the New York State Basketball, Baseball, and Hockey Halls of Fame

    Rene LeRoux is the founder and executive director of the New York State Halls of Fame for baseball, basketball, and hockey.  As co-host of this show he is pulling double duty as he is also our guest.  After a very successful New York State Basketball Hall of Fame Dinner, Rene takes us behind the scenes and explains all that was involved in making it happen as well as what is involved with all of the dinners.  Rene has a knack for making these highly involved and very entertaining events look easy, but after this episode you may never feel that way again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr

  3. APR 25

    Schmoozing With Steve Somers, Sports Radio Personality and Vincent and Joyce Regino from Regi-Q BBQ

    Steve Somers nicknamed the Schmoozer, is a sports radio personality, best known for his work on the sports radio station WFAN.  He has been with the station since its inception in 1987.  Steve is originally from San Francisco, California, but his dream was to end up sportscasting in New York City.  The story of how he finally got to New York with some stops along the way is entertaining and fascinating.  All of these stories and more are found in the book he co-wrote with Dick Friedman titled, Me Here, You There:  My Three Decades Overnight, Under The Covers, Schmoozing S-P-O-R-T-S As Captain Midnight for WFAN. Vincent and Joyce Regino are the pitmasters behind Regi-Q BBQ.  Since entering the competition scene in 2021, the husband-and-wife team has quickly made a name for themselves, launching their award-winning seasoning line in 2023 and earning many championships.  Taken from their website, "The heart of what we do revolves around a deep passion for BBQ. Whether we are competing in BBQ battles or crafting the perfect blend of seasonings, our goal is always to bring people together through the love of great food."  For more information go to https://regiqbbq.com We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 59m

  4. APR 18

    Talking Ballparks & BBQ with Kurt Smith (Ballpark E-Guides) and Joel Fleetwood (Meat Rushmore BBQ)

    Kurt Smith is a staff writer for JerseyMan and MiamiMan magazines, an occasional contributor to Stadium Journey magazine/blog, and former NASCAR writer for the Charlotte Observer and the Frontstretch website.  He also writes web content for VisionLine Media, a website design team.  We spoke to him about his website, Ballpark E-Guides:  True Insider Fan Guides to MLB Ballparks, https://ballparkeguides.com/  The website is a great resource for ballpark information, including tips and money-saving hacks.  Kurt provides details on obtaining cheaper tickets, saving money on parking, and what to eat once in the stadium. Joel Fleetwood is part of the Meat Rushmore Barbecue competition team.  Meat Rushmore BBQ started as just a way for some friends to get together and have a good time.  They are an award-winning Kansas City barbecue team.  Winners of the 3rd Annual Made for KC BBQ Championship, with the grand prize including a residency at Kansas City International Airport.   They also have their award-winning Meat Rushmore BBQ Rubs & Sauces available for sale for home use. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    2h 10m
  5. Marc Kestecher: ESPN Broadcaster and Class of 2026 New York State Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee

    APR 16

    Marc Kestecher: ESPN Broadcaster and Class of 2026 New York State Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee

    Marc Kestecher is the lead play-by-play voice for the NBA on ESPN Radio, as well as College Football on ESPN Radio.  He joined ESPN in 1999 as an ESPN Radio SportsCenter update anchor, also provides commentary for ESPN Radio’s NFL and college basketball broadcasts, and he is a fixture at major events such as NBA All Star Weekend, NBA Finals, NBA Draft, World Series, MLB All Star Game and the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.  In addition to his play-by-play duties, he hosts studio coverage of Major League Baseball, The College Football Playoff semifinals and National Championship game.  Prior to joining ESPN, Kestecher was an anchor, reporter and talk host at WKNR-AM in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to that, he served as Sports Director at WPTR/WROW in Albany, N.Y. while also serving as play-by-play announcer for the Albany Patroons (CBA), Albany Firebirds (Arena Football), University at Albany (football and basketball) and St. Rose basketball.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 1m

  6. APR 11

    Getting Freaky With Brian and Ann Neale from Smoke Freaks and Ringing the Bell with Jack Fritz, Philadelphia Radio Personality and Author

    Ann Neale and Brian Neale are the husband and wife team behind the Smoke Freaks competition barbecue team.  Ann aka Ms. Freak and Brian aka Mr. Freak got hooked on competition BBQ at their first backyard contest in 2014.  As per their website, "After entering with the hastily conjured name “Smoking Freaks,” a couple of beat-up WSMs and expectations no greater than having a good time, they ended up taking 1st place in Ribs. At the awards ceremony, they were mistakenly identified as “Smoke Freaks,” and the name stuck.  Since then, Smoke Freaks have been on a mission to spread their love of BBQ and their passion for living life to the fullest with the world."  They are complete cooks, but ribs are an area of expertise and they provide us with excellent tips for cooking better ribs.  For more information on the Smoke Freaks go to https://www.smokefreaks.com/ Jack Fritz is a sports radio personality who is currently a co-host of the WIP Afternoon Show on 94.1 WIP.  He is also the host of High Hopes, a podcast covering the Philadelphia Phillies.  His latest project is the book, Ring the Bell: How the Philadelphia Phillies Built Baseball's Best Fan Base which he co-authored with Kevin Reavy.  One blurb stated, "The book explores the deep, generational bond between the Phillies and their passionate fans, covering the team's history, memorable moments (both good and bad), and the unique culture that creates an unrivaled home-field advantage.  The book delves into the emotional rollercoaster of being a Phillies fan, from the highs of World Series runs to the inevitable heartbreaks, capturing the collective history and identity of the fanbase." We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 58m

  7. APR 4

    New York Yankees Broadcaster, Suzyn Waldman and Pig Beach BBQ / Jeff Michner Foundation Barbecue Benefit’s Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride

    Suzyn Waldman is a sportscaster and former musical theater actress.  She was the first voice heard on WFAN, the first all sports, all the time (24/7) radio station in the United States.  She had various roles at the station, eventually becoming the New York Yankees beat reporter.  Since the 2005 season, she has been the color commentator for New York Yankees baseball, partnering with John Sterling and upon Sterling's retirement, teaming with former Baseball and BBQ, episode 162 guest, Dave Sims.  Suzyn acknowledges her role as a pioneer among women in sports media and the path to get to where she is now was not without its many obstacles.  She shares many stories, one of which is her role in bringing Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner together, ending a 14-year feud which resulted in Yogi Berra returning to Yankee Stadium after a long, self-imposed absence. Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride from Pig Beach BBQ join us to discuss the 6th Annual BBQ Benefit for the Jeff Michner Foundation taking place at Pig Beach BBQ, 35 - 37 36th Street, Queens, NY 11106 on Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026.  The foundation was set up in honor of Jeff Michner who passed away at the age of 36, but although young, meaningfully touched so many lives.  The organization embraces the things he loved best: family, friends, and great food. The Jeff Michner Foundation creates scholarships for culinary students as well as supporting families managing loss and grief.  The Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit celebrates Jeff with an epic barbecue featuring some of the countries greatest pitmasters.  This event will be a dine-around, where each participating pitmaster will prepare a tasting portion of their dish for the guests to sample. Participating breweries & distilleries will be offering a beer or specialty cocktail. Go to https://jeffmichnerfoundation.com/jmf-bbq-2026 We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    2h 1m
  8. Bobby Gonzalez: The 2026 New York State Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Interview

    MAR 31

    Bobby Gonzalez: The 2026 New York State Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Interview

    Bobby Gonzalez is a former college basketball head coach.  Bobby was head coach at Manhattan College and took the team to two NCAA tournaments.  A two-time MAAC Coach of the Year, he is well known for leading 12th-seeded Manhattan College to the second round of the NCAA after the team defeated the fifth-seeded Florida Gators in the first round which was the program's second ever NCAA Tournament win.  His latest honor is being a member of the 2026 Class of the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame.  For more information on the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame go to  https://unyhof.com/     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Two guys just talking about our two favorite passions, Baseball and Barbecue

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  • Creator
    Len & Jeff
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    327
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Baseball and BBQ
  • Show Website
    Baseball and BBQ

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