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The Hall of Very Good Podcast

The Hall of Very Good

The Hall of Very Good Podcast is focused on you, the fan. Each week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen sit down and talk to people in and around the game of baseball that help make America"s Pastime great.

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All Episodes

29:54

Episode 387: Jesse Cole

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/08/15

Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, joins the boys to talk about BananaBall (and how he makes sure everything remains “fan first”), following the Saturday Night Live framework, the overall importance of Bill Lee and why he’s not always keen on comparisons to the Harlem Globetrotters.

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30:18

Episode 386: Scott Michaels

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/08/08

From Dearly Departed Tours, the original death hag, Scott Michaels, joins the boys to talk about his unique collection (and how it led to him working with Quentin Tarantino), the public’s fascination with celebrity and death, the complicated relationship of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe and the crazy connection between “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and Disco Demolition Night. As a bonus, Lou introduces Scott and Shawn to the term “prison wallet”.

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51:40

Episode 385: Jeff Katz

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/08/01

For an unprecedented tenth time, Cooperstown correspondent Jeff Katz joins the boys to re-cap the 2023 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, breaks down Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen’s speeches, shares his interaction with “notorious prankster” Greg Maddux, reveals who received the coveted porch invite and talks up Immaculate Grid.

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40:29

The 2023 National Re-Cap

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/07/30

Jason Derr from Tea and Topps joins Lou to re-cap the The National Sports Collectors Convention. Together, they discuss their experiences hanging out in Rosemont, Illinois, for the 43rd gathering of all things sports and collectibles. What did they find? Who did they run into? Was it really as hot and humid as everyone was saying it was? Overall, where do they see the hobby heading? And, as a bonus...did Shawn get Lou to finally experience his first live wrestling event?!

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32:06

Episode 384: Ray Schulte

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/07/24

Ray Schulte, the Director of Media Relations for The National Sports Collectors Convention, joins the boys to talk about the 2023 event in Chicago, what goes into preparing for the hobby’s premier event, who he’s most excited to see this year, his own personal collecting habits and the parameters of what makes a good collection.

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24:34

Episode 383: Brian Myers

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/07/17

The “most professional wrestler” (and multi-hyphenate) Brian Myers joins the boys to talk about growing up a New York Mets fan, what he collected as a kid (and now!), the rise in collecting during COVID, why he always roots for the “heel” and, because of that, who he’s most excited to meet at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago.

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26:50

Episode 382: Bryan Hoch

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/07/11

New York Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch joins the boys to talk about growing up a Mets fan, what prompted him to document Aaron’s Judge’s historic 2022 season for his book 62, becoming friends with the family of Roger Maris, who they believe the real home run king is and, of course, that time his wife hit the stage and danced with Bruce Springsteen.

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09:36

Episode 381: Johnny Bench

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/07/04

Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench joins the boys to talk about his battle against skin cancer, the excitement around Shohei Ohtani, whether or not he could have duplicated his stats on the mound (Johnny was kidding…calm down) and if he thinks Joey Votto could end up joining him in Cooperstown. For more information, please visit LetsGetRealAboutSkinCancer.com.

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15:50

Episode 380: Fred Sorenson

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/06/27

Pilot-turned-actor Fred Sorenson joins the boys to talk about how he got the role of Jock Lindsey in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (and exactly how close his real life is to that of the fictional pilot), whether or not he drinks for free at the Disney Bar named after his character, who decided to outfit him with a New York Yankees cap in the film and reveals where the iconic headwear is today.

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01:03:45

Episode 379: Kent Corser

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/06/20

Kent Corser, proprietor of The Man-Cave of Steal, joins the boys to talk about when (and how) his nearly lifelong obsession with Rickey Henderson began, how the all-time steals leader help solidify the connection between him and his dad, his favorite pieces in his collection, the few times he’s met the Hall of Famer and how he found his way into his biography.

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35:45

Episode 378: Tanner Vavra

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/06/13

2014 Glenn Burke Memorial Courage Award recipient Tanner Vavra joins the boys to talk about his journey through the minor and independent leagues, his unexpected connection(s) to World Series champion Kevin Millar, the lessons he imparts on his student-athletes at the University of St. Thomas and the weight his little brother’s Major League debut took off the shoulders of him and his father.

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01:01:49

Episode 377: Wally Feresten

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/06/06

Late night cue card master Wally Feresten re-joins the boys to talk about whether or not he has reconciled with Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, how close New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge came to hosting “Saturday Night Live”, where Charles Barkley ranks on the all-time athlete hosting list (and that time Will Forte tried to get the NBA legend to fight him), what cast members are big baseball fans and shares possibly the coolest SNL souvenir anyone could own. As an added bonus…Wally recommends

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34:54

Episode 376: Wayne Edwards

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/05/30

Former Chicago White Sox reliever (and the original “Lil Wanye”) Wayne Edwards joins the boys to talk about following in his dad’s musical footsteps by playing drums alongside teammate Jack McDowell in the band V.I.E.W, starting his first game against his idol, Nolan Ryan, sharing a clubhouse with Carlton Fisk and Bo Jackson and what he walked out of Old Comiskey with when it closed its doors in 1990.

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35:21

Episode 375: "The Robbies"

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/05/16

Father and son memorabilia dealers Robbie Davis Sr. and Robbie Davis Jr. join the boys to talk about how they went from selling cars to collecting cards, why producers chose their store, Robbie’s First Base, as the location for the show “Ball Boys”, joining Ken Goldin on his Netflix series "King of Collectibles” and share what their ultimate grail items would be.

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31:47

Episode 374: Vincent Fuqua

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/05/09

Just in time to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the San Francisco Gay Softball League, commissioner Vincent Fuqua joins the boys to talk about his SFGSL debut in 1989, playing against gay icon Glenn Burke, participating in the San Francisco Giants Pride Night and what Major League Baseball can do to be more inclusive. You can donate to the San Francisco Gay Softball League, by clicking HERE.

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28:14

Episode 373: Michael Ortman

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Author Michael Ortman joins the boys to talk about the fifty-year journey that led to his book, Opening Day: 50-for-50, what he remembers from his first Opening Day back in 1970 (and why his dad even took him), the fortuitous gig that required him to be at the ballpark, which of the five presidential first pitchers had the best arm and, of course, starting his streak over post-pandemic.

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45:51

Episode 372: Jason Derr

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Jason Derr, co-host of the Tea and Topps and Ballcaps and Bagpipes podcasts, joins the boys to talk about how following the Chemical Brothers through Great Britain led to a love affair with Scotland, playing baseball in Edinburgh, the difficulties collecting cards overseas and, for some reason, that time Lou got a ticket is Glasgow.

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33:27

Episode 371: Sean Mullin

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/04/18

In a (mostly) Yogi-ism-free episode, filmmaker Sean Mullin joins the boys to talk about how “It Ain’t Over” fell into his lap, what he knew about Yogi Berra prior to directing the documentary, why he thinks the legendary catcher is overlooked and his own personal connection to the Hall of Famer.

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29:25

Episode 370: Matt Flesch

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/04/11

“Last Comiskey” director Matt Flesch joins the boys to talk about growing up a Chicago White Sox fan, spending his summers at 35th Street and Shields, what inspired him and his brother Mike to document the final season at the iconic ballpark, the interview they were most excited to nail down and, of course, the one that got away!

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01:27:48

Episode 369: Jason "Heavy J" Schwartz

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Jason “Heavy J” Schwartz, the Manny Mota of the podcast world, joins the boys to talk about his recent trip to Cooperstown, that grail item he found at a random card store (shout out Dave and Adam’s), shares some travel tips and tricks, proposes a new exhibit for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and makes a stunning offer to listeners of The Hall of Very Good Podcast!

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