47 episodes
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks PP&C +
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5.0 • 23 Ratings
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Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is a baseball and entertainment industry podcast hosted by Jeff Santo, a writer/director and son of Hall of Fame baseball player, Ron Santo.
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Kevin Chapman - I Prepared For That Moment
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss The Bikeriders and new merch. Then Jeff speaks with actor Kevin Chapman about working for the Mayor of Boston, his early childhood with an alcoholic war veteran father and mother from the nuns in Biddeford, ME, his leap into acting and getting Mystic River, and more. And Jeff crackerjack calls his childhood babysitter, Vonna Contino. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hea...
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Mike Skelton - What’s Playing This Weekend?
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss the TV series Dark Matter. Then, Jeff talks with screenwriter Mike Skelton about their similar paths into Hollywood and the different roads from there forth, Mike selling scripts to studios and Jeff with his indie spirit. And Jeff crackerjack calls Bobby Biittner, son of Cubs Larry Biittner, to talk about their shared experiences. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear an...
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Chris Chelios - I Never Took Anything For Granted
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, hockey legend Chris Chelios talks about his incredible journey through multiple continents, from taking a boat to Australia to learning how to fight in Canada to competing in the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo under armed watch to his recent honor of getting his number retired by the Chicago Blackhawks. Then Jeff Crackerjack calls his childhood friend and college roommate, Pat Walsh. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you...
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Rob Weiss - The Rest Is Just A Hustle, Man
Send us a Text Message.In the intro, Jeff and Christie get real about the struggle of the independent journey. Then Jeff chats with writer/producer/director Rob Weiss (Entourage, Ballers) about his trajectory into Hollywood, his hit TV shows, and writing Hells Angels together for Fox2000. Then, Jeff crackerjack calls Andy Masur, who worked in the booth with Ron and Pat Hughes at WGN. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like...
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Jody Davis - Cubs Fans Are The Greatest
Send us a Text Message.Cool insight and great stories in this episode. Jeff interviews Cubs catcher Jody Davis to discuss that great ’84 season. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Matt Boltz, the audio engineer for WGN when Ron Santo was in the booth. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at jeff.ppcpodcast@gmail.com.LINKS to SOC...
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Scott Zolke - I Feel Like I've Been Stealing Bases For 40 Years
Send us a Text Message.In the intro, Jeff and Christie discuss being spoiled, and then Jeff discusses Hollywood, deal-making, and being a Cub fan with entertainment lawyer Scott Zolke. Lastly, Jeff crackerjack calls Karen Bonelli, a family friend whose father helped put together Ron Santo Pizzeria and Pro’s Pizza. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon ...
Customer Reviews
Great podcast
One of my favorite podcasts to listen to. Great interviews with former baseball and Hollywood legends. Leans into family ties and positive outlooks. So much more than a baseball podcast.
If you bleed Cub Blue… or not!
Even if you were not a Cub fan during the 60’s, you should listen to these GREAT episodes. Jeff and his wife have put together interviews of some of the iconic Cub players from several different decades, and some of his performer friends that just happen to “bleed Cub Blue” so multiple generations of fans will enjoy them. But even if you are not a Cub fan, (my condolences…LOL)…no really, because of Jeff’s unique perspective from having grown up (literally) in Wrigley, and having built and kept relationships with many of his dad’s teammates… he will be able to bring you back to those times when you would “die” to be able to watch your childhood heroes in the friendly confines…and while you listen to him talk about baseball, you might also get some free “pearls of wisdom “ on life itself. I promise you, if you spend 1 hour listening to any episode, you’ll be hooked. Good thing Jeff and Christie have plenty to keep you company as you “drive down your road of memories.”
Awesome
Great show, great memories!