Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast

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Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast

Jeff and Mark talk about the funny, odd and always entertaining history and characters from the greatest game there is, baseball. It's like if the San Diego Chicken and the Philly Fanatic had a baby that was raised by Max Patkin. Grab a hot dog and an adult beverage and "let's play two!"

  1. 3 天前

    Episode 280 - BaseBall Best Friends Forever: Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary

    In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' hosts Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics. They kick off with discussions on the Yankees' facial hair policy, ABS systems in spring training, and amusing feats and records related to player initials. The highlight of the episode is an in-depth look at legendary baseball best friends Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary, sharing entertaining stories and antics that defined their baseball careers. They wrap up with a game of Wax Pack Heroes and other engaging baseball trivia. SABR Germany Schaefer - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/germany-schaefer/SABR Tigers’ Germany Schaefer ‘wins by a nose’ after calling his shot - https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/june-24-1906-schaefer-wins-by-a-nose/SABR 58-year-old Charley O’Leary becomes oldest AL/NL player credited with a hit - https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/september-30-1934-58-year-old-charley-oleary-becomes-oldest-al-nl-player-credited-with-a-hit/The madcap life of Germany Schaefer, baseball’s clown prince - https://www.vintagedetroit.com/the-madcap-life-of-germany-schaefer-baseballs-clown-prince/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRNp-ZEnhqbU-bY5W00u8GAwcOmqpET6Fv-kyTzfYDdeR0ei3H 00:00 Introduction and Hosts Banter00:44 Spring Training Updates and Yankees Facial Hair Policy04:49 Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in Spring Training08:31 Fun and Games: Bat Boy and Fantasy Football Punishments09:58 Highest WAR by Initials: A Fun Exploration16:24 Historical Baseball Antics: Germany Schaefer's Legendary Pranks31:24 Charlie O'Leary's Baseball Journey31:35 Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary's Friendship33:33 Charlie O'Leary's Unusual Baseball Career36:49 Germany Schaefer's Vaudeville Adventures38:24 Germany Schaefer's Compassionate Side40:23 Wax Packs Heroes: Baseball Card Game01:01:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoiseTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

    1 小時 4 分鐘
  2. 2月21日

    Episode 279 - Old Tyme Spring Training Stories and Myths

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss the thrill of spring training games and the metaphorical return of baseball season, with some humorous tangents on the Hallmark Channel? To celebrate Black History Month they recount historical tales involving the Negro Leagues, the first night game in 1932, the 1936 Summer Olympics with Mac Robinson, and the various antics of early 20th-century baseball players in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The show closes with a classic round of Wax Packs Heroes, where the battle for baseball card supremacy remains tightly contested. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:33 Spring Training Excitement01:19 Hallmark Channel and Baseball02:21 Listener Contributions and Curated Packs03:34 Negro Leagues and Spring Training History06:12 Franmil Reyes' Unique Training08:31 New Rules and ABS System14:34 Baseball Heists and Convictions17:10 Night Baseball in the Negro Leagues21:03 Mac Robinson: The Forgotten Olympian25:28 More Spring Training Stories35:16 Wax Packs Heroes: The Baseball Card Game42:08 1990 Season Highlights42:55 Trades and Team Changes43:52 Player Stats and Achievements46:05 Memorable Moments and Personal Stories48:37 Player Profiles and Career Highlights50:42 Unexpected Wins and Losses55:03 Final Rounds and Surprising Facts01:12:49 Conclusion and Farewell Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoiseTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

    1 小時 14 分鐘
  3. 2月14日

    Episode 278 - The Salt Lake Trappers Go Streaking

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise hosts Jeff and Mark celebrate their 278th show, discussing the 1987 Salt Lake Trappers, holders of the longest winning streak in professional baseball history, with 29 consecutive wins. The episode also features an in-depth look at players from the Trappers' remarkable season and their historical impact. Additionally, Wax Pack Heroes returns with a special curated virtual pack sent by a listener, pitting Salt Lake Gulls players against Tacoma Yankees in a fun-filled baseball card showdown. Trappers YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@29inarow/videos 00:00 Introduction00:45 Spring Training Updates01:02 Pitchers and Catchers Reporting02:09 Consecutive Stolen Bases Record04:47 Corky Miller: The Folk Hero09:40 The 1987 Salt Lake Trappers Win Streak33:45 Wax Pack Heroes01:10:39 Closing Remarks Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoiseTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

    1 小時 13 分鐘
  4. 2月7日

    Episode 277 - The Almost Best Last Seasons in Baseball History

    Join Jeff and Mark on Two Strike Noise as they discuss some unusual and fascinating baseball moments, including a mercy rule no-hitter in the Caribbean Series, Albert Pujols' knack for hitting home runs upon request, and a former big leaguer making the transition to professional pickle-ball player. The main segment this week looks at some notable last seasons of baseball players. Hear about the unfortunate fates of players like Thurman Munson, Jose Fernandez, and Ray Chapman, and why some names were cut from Jeff's new YouTube video of top 10 list of best final seasons in MLB history. Plus, a tough Wax Pack Heroes showdown featuring nostalgic baseball cards. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:29 Spring Training and International Baseball01:24 Caribbean Series Highlights03:49 Albert Pujols and Seinfeld05:33 Hall of Fame Voting Controversies07:11 JD Martinez and Pickleball08:55 Ruben Sierra's Unique Record10:54 Longest Name Streaks in MLB20:36 Tragic Baseball Stories35:11 Wax Pack Heroes01:09:43 Wrapping Up: Wax Packs Heroes and Closing Remarks Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoiseTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

    1 小時 12 分鐘
  5. 1月18日

    Episode 275 - More Cheaters In Baseball

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics, starting with the story of Cal Ripken Jr.'s minor league team, the Iron Birds, and the infamous Billy Ripken 'f##k face' baseball card, interesting quirks like nickname origins, Vince McMahon's surprising link to Negro League baseball, and a major 1962 cheating scandal involving the Giants that was covered up and rarely discussed. They also honor recently passed players, including Bob Uecker and Tommy Brown, and battle through another round of 'Wax Pack Heroes' with vintage baseball cards. Fun facts, nostalgic moments, and quirky stories make this episode a home run! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:14 Cal Ripken Jr. and the Iron Birds03:05 The Billy Ripken Baseball Card Anniversary05:23 Tyler Rogers' Unique Baby Name06:54 Vince McMahon's Surprising Baseball Connection08:21 Negro League Player 'High Pockets' Hudspeth09:58 Ed Delahanty's Penultimate Season Was Crazy11:31 Remembering Bob Uecker and Tommy Brown14:22 Cheating in Baseball History30:12 Wax Pack Heros: Baseball Card Showdown01:00:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoiseTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

    1 小時 3 分鐘
  6. 1月10日

    Episode 274 - Bob Geren, Let's Play The Family Feud

    In this episode, Mark returns from a busy holiday season and then he and Jeff kick off the new year by reflecting on the recent passing of baseball legend Rickey Henderson and the impact he's had on their love for the game. The dashingly handsome duo navigates through various nostalgic baseball stories, from Bob Guerin's 'Family Feud' appearance to the intriguing history of the Omaha Omahogs. They also delve into notable baseball cards featuring legends like Fernando Valenzuela, Bo Jackson, and Steve Sax, culminating in an exciting and competitive round of Wax Packs Heroes. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back01:03 Tribute to Ricky Henderson04:01 Baseball Stories and Trivia04:27 Jamaican Baseball Legends12:56 Family Feud with Bob Guerin25:28 Baseball Card Collecting29:37 Wax Packs Heroes01:08:07 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Mark’s IMDB page - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3164878/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoiseTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

    1 小時 11 分鐘
  7. 2024/12/20

    Episode 273 - Babe Herman But Not THAT Babe Herman

    In this gripping episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark (back from vaca) dive into the quirky career of Babe Herman, filled with curious fielding abilties and impressive hitting statistics. They revisit the infamous Colavito curse in Cleveland and discuss Sammy Sosa's controversial public apology. Adding an extra layer of fun, they engage in another thrilling edition of Wax Packs Heroes, featuring a special guest from the 1988 Topps Podcast, David McEllis. Additionally, they announce the winner of a Dave Stewart autographed jersey while reflecting on the importance of baseball history and community engagement. As always, the episode is sprinkled with pop culture references and good-natured, SFW humor. 1988 Topps Podcast -  https://open.spotify.com/show/7EppbtnOQF0g1OPcLh2Zd3?si=e4cfb4aadd7b4799 http://1988ToppsPodcast@gmail.com./ @1988toppspodcast.bsky.social   00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:37 Recap of Last Week's Episode02:39 Rocky Colavito Tribute05:15 Sammy Sosa's Apology07:05 Albert Spalding's Impressive Stats13:49 Babe Herman's Baseball Journey30:52 Wax Packs Heroes Game33:51 Unpacking the Cellophane Pack34:05 Choosing Sides and Starting the Game34:34 Brian Downing: The Incredible Bulk37:36 Jim Fregosi: Manager Card Analysis38:55 Randy St. Claire vs. Scott Bales40:54 Juan Beniquez: Hair Points Debate44:07 Mel Hall: The Do Not Talk About List47:54 John Kruk: Not an Athlete, a Baseball Player53:20 Lloyd Mosby: The Shaker from Oakland57:40 Bob Melvin: Future Manager1:03:39 Wrapping Up and Announcing the Winner Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/Instagram - @twostrikenoiseBluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.socialThreads - @twostrikenoiseTwitter - @twostrikenoiseTwo Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoiseTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoiseE-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

    1 小時 9 分鐘
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Jeff and Mark talk about the funny, odd and always entertaining history and characters from the greatest game there is, baseball. It's like if the San Diego Chicken and the Philly Fanatic had a baby that was raised by Max Patkin. Grab a hot dog and an adult beverage and "let's play two!"

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