x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Is This A Great Game, Or What?

Tim Kurkjian, Jeff Kurkjian

Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport"s most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!

sports baseball

All Episodes

01:06:44

Mike Scioscia Sho-Time

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/08/06

Former Major League Player and Manager, Mike Scioscia, lends us his time to discuss his incredible career. Two World Series rings as a player and one as a manager and a silver Olympic medal to top it all off. He managed the team that represented the United States at the 2020 Olympics. He shares his thoughts on Shohei and Trout (both of whom he managed) and even weighed in on this week's Kurkjian Quandary. It's good to be back together in person after quite a few weeks away from Jeff's basement

en

01:06:10

Olympic Medals, Baseball Peddles

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/07/30

We are joined by Eddy Alvarez who has two Olympic medals; one in baseball and one in speed skating! Yes, you read that correctly. Trade deadline big moments and a new segment with our friends at Strat-O-Matic. A new pitcher inspired this week's Best Of All-Tim plus we find out why Jeff and Tim won medals over the weekend. Our Quirkjians cover cycles and Grand Slams, and a Kurkjian Quandary that will make you debate even your best friend.Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your

en

00:56:14

Johnny Bench's Hall

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/07/23

Johnny Bench joins us while we were at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A big thanks to the Otesaga Hotel for allowing us to record in their hallowed home. We hear stories from Johnny that will make you laugh and cry. His love for his dad is so perfect for this podcast.Tim lays out his best All-HOF Team in spirit of being at Cooperstown over the weekend. We also take you to Cooperstown revisiting some of the most amazing stories of people we met while there. The Kurkjian Quandary is bound to

en

00:08:02

BONUS: Meet The 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/07/19

Tim Kurkjian tells his best stories about each of the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees. Congrats to Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland for their amazing accomplishments. Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 as a baseball writer. Cooperstown is a special place to the entire Kurkjian family and to so many other baseball families. Releasing on July 23rd, you can hear our next episode featuring Hall of Famer Johnny Bench. Visit

en

01:03:39

Cal Ripken Jr. & All-Star Game Humor

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/07/16

It's hard to believe that Cal Ripken Jr. is joining us for this week's podcast. It really is a dream come true! Tim Kurkjian and Cal go way back, even playing basketball on Ripken's home court quite a few times. We get into that including the dig other players use to make about Tim on the court. God intervenes for our Kurkjian Quandary that has our father-son duo at odds. Tim reveals the most historical and his personal favorite All-Star Game moments including a meeting between Ted Williams and

en

01:10:37

All Fun With Scott Van Pelt

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/07/09

Today’s shOw (there’s a reason for that capital O) is loaded with Scott Van Pelt’s hilarious Baltimore accent that has been making Tim laugh for years. Jeff also wants to know SVP’s favorite “This Is SportsCenter” commercial. Plus we dive into his love of golf. Tim is shocked by the All Star selections for this season. We also find out what he decided is his new favorite alcoholic beverage (uh oh). Yankee fans will be very excited to hear something special about their first baseman’s incredible

en

01:04:48

Hamerin’ Hank And July 4th

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/07/02

Hank Azaria, better known to baseball fans as Brockmire, joins as our guest this week. His love of broadcasters is romantic to say the least. James Wood is our GameChanger of the Week, wait until you hear more about the Nationals’ newest outfielder. Call it Christmas in July, you’ll find out why we are in the spirit this week. Plus, the greatest game ever played on July 4th? Tim takes a deep dive into a game that nobody should forget about, especially those woken up by fireworks in Atlanta. Aaron

en

01:09:23

Willie, Boonie and Krukie

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/06/25

Get ready, because the Manager of the New York Yankees is joining our show this week. Tim and Aaron Boone worked for years together at ESPN and their stories, well they are just hysterical. But nothing beats Boone’s impressions, just wait until you hear them. We give one last tribute to Willie Mays and compliment Major League Baseball for their amazing work at the Rickwood Game. Some Quirkjians that are bound to blow you away along with a Kurkjian Quandary on skates! We don’t know much about hockey

en

01:11:40

Aaron Judge, Doug Glanville and Rickwood Field

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/06/18

Tim has no idea a (small) special guest is joining us with a present for him, what a way to start a show! On Thursday, June 20th, Major League Baseball will play at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala. The importance of this game cannot be overstated so we interviewed Doug Glanville to explain its significance. He also takes a deeper look into the Negro Leagues and Black baseball. Also, we hear all about Tim’s All-Courtroom Team (and yes, Aaron Judge is on it). Our Kurkjian Quandary: what

en

01:09:17

Baseball For The Dads...

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/06/11

It is our Father’s Day episode, thank you to all of the dads out there listening. Karl and Sam Ravech are joining us, the broadcasting duo can both be heard on ESPN. Tim breaks down the best father-son baseball duos and makes a team out of them. Also, it’s worth noting that this is Jeff’s first Father’s Day so we get quite a bit from that. What happened in London? Tim shares all about his trip calling the Phillies-Mets game during the London Series. Knuckleballers, Judge homers and buzzer beaters

en

00:52:34

Doing Our Best For ALS

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/06/04

We had the opportunity to record this episode in person at Citizens Bank Park on Lou Gehrig Day. Thank you to the Phillies for being so hospitable! We go through the takeaways from the week in Major League Baseball plus our Quirkjians seemed extra quirky this week. Submit yours at GreatGameOrWhat.com.Tim came up with his top team using only players who wore number four, there might be some disagreement in the infield on those. We hear about the New York Mets and even talk about both Tim and Jeff's

en

00:44:55

ALS Awareness with Matt Kurkjian, Sarah Langs and...

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/05/31

This is an emotional episode for both Tim and Jeff. Tim's brother, Matt Kurkjian, passed away from ALS on Labor Day 2023. This is the first Lou Gehrig Day that the Kurkjian's will be at a ballpark without him since his diagnosis. Tim retells an amazing story about what Matt's alma mater did for him shortly after his diagnosis. Plus, we hear some amazing stories from our guests, Sarah Langs and Boog Sciambi. Sarah was diagnosed with ALS but continues to be a beacon of light in Major League Baseball

en

00:55:51

Yogi & More Heroes

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/05/28

Today is an important show, our Memorial Day episode. Tim Kurkjian breaks down his all-military baseball team, every position and a full starting rotation. We talk to Lindsay Berra, the granddaughter of Yogi Berra. She describes her grandfather's service to this country as being MORE important than his Hall of Fame baseball career. We also convinced Tim to do Immaculate Grid on the podcast and as always, we rip open some baseball cards and rifle through them (with a little added surprise Jeff wasn't

en

01:07:46

Japanese, Dominican and Rushin

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/05/21

Week 9 of the baseball season leads us to the 9th episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" which features Steve Rushin, one of the greatest writers of our lifetime. We discuss with him his love of the Twins as a child, some of the best games he ever covered and how he met his wife, WNBA Legend Rebecca Lobo. What is the baseball significance of May 21st or 5/21? We get into that along with Elly De La Cruz isn't human, we tell you why. And also, don't miss our GameChanger of the Week.We open a new

en

01:12:25

Buck, Skenes & Everything In Between

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/05/14

This is our eighth episode and right off the bat (no pun intended) we have to say thank you. This is only possible because of your love and support of what we are doing. This week we have a real treat for you. Paul Skenes is our "GameChanger of the Week," his Major League debut, his character and charitable actions all factored in. We talk with Buck Showalter and he tells us stories of his gnome, seeing some of the best players of today in the minors and a triple play that never touched leather. In

en

01:02:29

Celebrate Mothers, Padres and Twins

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/05/07

We dive into Tim's All-Fruit/Veggie Team which was inspired by Trey Cabbage's return to the Majors. Great mom stories including Dallas Braden's huge moment with his grandmother. Willie Mays is a legend but I would guess you didn't know which Major Leaguer he didn't recognize when they were face-to-face.And finally, a Kurkjian Quandary that only good baserunners can debate. That and so much more this week on the show! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and

en

01:17:09

Seamhead’s Heaven, Mason Miller’s Heater, Wyatt...

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/04/30

It’s the Seamhead edition complete with Quirkjians, another installment of In The Cards plus Jeff's new dog has a baseball name. Mike Schur talks Tony Gwynn, Leslie Knope, Jarrod Dyson, Andy Dwyer, Manny Ramirez and Chad Ogea. Up until this point, we have had former players and managers as guests but we switched it all up this week to share the love of the game with someone who loves it as much as Tim. Mike Schur speaks of this game the way one speaks of their children, even describing baseball as a

en

01:05:15

Tito Francona Laughs, Verlander Returns, John...

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/04/23

We've been waiting to bring you Tito Francona for some time now. Phillies, Red Sox and Guardians fans will bond together over their love of their former manager. Plus he adds on some stories about being Michael Jordan's minor league baseball manager. We catch you up on Verlander's return. Plus we have a new "GameChanger of the Week," this one will surprise you. We open another pack of cards for "It's In The Cards" and a hypothetical that will kick your socks off. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to

en

00:58:18

Jackie Robinson Day, Andrew McCutchen's 300th and...

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/04/16

Jerry Hairston Jr. joins the show to dive deep on Jackie Robinson the player and the man. Hairston's grandfather played in the Negro Leagues before being the ninth Black player to join Major League Baseball. Plus he adds that Mookie Betts could play point guard for the Lakers today!We open another deck of cards from Topps for "It's In The Cards" including a story of Kenley Jansen behind the plate instead of on the mound. Jackson Holliday had his first Major League hit and we award Andrew McCutchen

en

00:56:00

Masters Week With John Smoltz, 50 Cent Lyrics and...

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2024/04/09

Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, every week to give a fresh take on baseball. This week is a lead up to The Masters Tournament so we had to call in John Smoltz, an incredible golfer and Hall of Fame pitcher. We begin by reading some of your really sweet messages about the show. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to send us your own message, it might get read on the show. After a first week of baseball that included a no-hitter, we dive into some of Tim's favorite stories surround the impressive

en

143 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN