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In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds, so listeners can relax and enjoy the show as they drift into their dreams.
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Ep. 25: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 4 - The Invisible Man
For the final episode of season 1, I dive into the major league catcher and the tools that make him what he is today. Because of his equipment, the catcher is literally masked, but there are so many other areas where he is overlooked and underestimated. In this episode, I explore these areas, and why they have come to be.
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Ep. 24: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 3 - Action and Glory
In this episode, I dive into the origins of the baseball bat, the number one piece of marketing equipment in the history of the game. I also discuss the colorful stories of the inspirational, stubborn, superstitious men who wielded this instrument of hope and despair.
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Ep. 23: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 2 - Glove Affairs
What began as an object of great shame eventually turned into the most intimate relationship between a ballplayer and an object. Come along on this fascinating journey of the baseball glove, from infamy to celebration, honor, and love.
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Ep. 22: The Tools of Ignorance, Part 1
In this episode, I explore the history of the baseball, and some surprising facts about what was initially used inside a baseball. I also discuss changes to the ball that greatly affected the game, and how a few additional simple changes could help evolve the game for the better.
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Ep. 21: Three Home Run Races and How They Changed Baseball
The three major home run races in baseball history were between six very different men. In this episode, I explore these mythic figures, and discuss how they were a product of their times and also instrumental in shaping what came next.
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Bonus Episode: Mark Armour and Dan Levitt Stop By The Library
I had the pleasure recently of sitting down with Dan Levitt and Mark Armour, authors of the book, Intentional Balk: Baseball’s Thin Line Between Innovation And Cheating. We dig into the gray areas of cheating, what cheating and innovation have meant to baseball, baseball fans, and Mark and Dan. We also discuss where the game is headed and what kind of cheating and innovation we might see in the future.
More info about the book is at https://intentionalbalkbook.com and the book can also be found at https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Balk-Baseballs-Innovation-Cheating/dp/B09ZZXTB7G
Customer Reviews
Amazing!!
For fans of baseball and history, it’s a great listen. Highly recommend!
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I found this pod cast from his instagram and the story about the Louisville Slugger!! Awesome story, he tells it very well ! I’m just a mom who loves Baseball, the greatest game of all time! I grew up next door to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, baseball was just part of life.. I’ve been told I was related to the late Jim Thorpe!
This podcast knocks out out of the park!
Extremely well made, interesting, funny, and relaxing, this podcast is my go to when I need peace and entertainment!