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Pod of Fame

The podcast where we break down the resumes of athletes to determine whether or not they should get a call to their sports Hall of Fame.

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00:57:31

300th Pod of Fame Episode Mailbag!

Pod of Fame ·

2025/06/09

To celebrate our 300th podcast episode, Jim answers questions from the listeners. He discusses Pascal Siakam and his Hall of Fame future (6:20), fills out a 2015 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot 10 years too late (16:00), covers past MVP snubs that had major Hall of Fame repercussions (26:30), provides an answer to whether he really thinks Kyle Schwarber has a chance at ending up in Cooperstown (40:45), and much more!

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01:17:59

Paul Konerko with Nick Murawski

Pod of Fame ·

2025/06/02

Jim is joined by baseball podcaster Nick Murawski to break down the HOF candidacy of former Chicago White Sox 1st baseman Paul Konerko. First, they discuss how Konerko was the quintessential White Sox player and why his face must be on White Sox Rushmore (10:30). Next, they discuss Konerko's starring role as a member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox championship team, how he compares favorably to Hall of Famer Tony Pérez, and just how impressive being named to six all-star teams as a 1st basemen was

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01:10:39

Carlos Delgado with Not Gaetti

Pod of Fame ·

2025/05/26

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the HOF candidacy of former MLB first baseman Carlos Delgado. First, they discuss how Delgado was one of the most feared batters in baseball during the 2000s (10:32). Next, they discuss Delgado's 4-home run game against Tampa Bay in 2003, how he compares to Jim Thome, and how his lack of personal accolades impacts his case for Cooperstown (23:20). Finally, they rank Delgado among the best first basemen of his era (49:26), before

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00:42:20

Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, and...

Pod of Fame ·

2025/05/19

Last Tuesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred dropped a bomb on the baseball community with his announcement that the lifetime bans of 17 individuals were lifted, effective immediately. With the ban lifted, all 17 are now eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but let's be real; Pete Rose and 16 others are now eligible for Cooperstown. Jim covers what happened and walks through the list of all of the individuals impacted. Then, he takes a quick look into the Hall of Fame cases of Shoeless Joe Jackson,

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00:57:14

Johan Santana with Brandon Warne

Pod of Fame ·

2025/05/12

Jim is joined by Brandon Warne, host of Locked on Twins, to break down the HOF candidacy of former MLB pitcher Johan Santana. First, Brandon and Jim cover the best pitchers in Minnesota Twins history (11:03). Next, they discuss Johan's ridiculous second half of 2004 (13-0, 1.21 ERA), his no-hitter with the New York Mets in 2012, and how his peak actually compares to Sandy Koufax (15:25). Finally, Brandon and Jim debate how big of a deal Johan's low career win total (139) actually is (40:45),

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01:10:57

Ricky Watters with Bryan DeArdo

Pod of Fame ·

2025/05/05

Jim is joined by NFL Writer for CBS Sports, Bryan DeArdo, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NFL running back Rickey Watters. First, Jim and Bryan reminisce about 1990s running backs, as they both consider the 1990s to be the Golden Age of the position (8:29). Next, they cover Watters' three touchdown performance in Super Bowl XXIX, how Watters compares to Buffalo Bills legend Thurman Thomas, and where he ranks among the best running backs of the 1990s (18:31). Finally, they discuss

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00:44:10

Shedeur Sanders Falls, Chicago Misfires, and Way Too...

Pod of Fame ·

2025/04/28

After sitting on his couch all weekend watching almost every minute of the 2025 NFL Draft, Jim provides his top three storylines of the 3-day event, including the Shedeur Sanders debacle (4:59). Then, Jim tries to predict the top 5 players that have the best chance of ending up in Canton one day (29:18).

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00:54:14

Terry Cummings with Adam Ryan

Pod of Fame ·

2025/04/21

Jim is joined by NBA sports podcaster Adam Ryan to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Terry Cummings. First, Jim and Adam cover the top 3 picks of the 1982 NBA Draft (10:01). Next, they discuss the 1985 playoff series where Cummings outscored Michael Jordan, how Cummings compares to James Worthy, and the significance of the 19,000-Point Club (14:10). Finally, Adam and Jim rank Terry among the best power forwards of the 1980s (43:15), before making a final call on

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01:07:29

Shareef Abdur-Rahim with Neil Paine

Pod of Fame ·

2025/04/14

Jim is joined by sportswriter Neil Paine to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim. First, Jim and Neil cover the the absolutely stacked 1996 NBA Draft Class (8:53). Next, they discuss the 50 points Shareef dropped on Ben Wallace in 2001, his elite scoring ability, and where he ranks among the best forwards of the late 1990s/early 2000s (15:20). Finally, Neil and Jim both draft their all-time teams made up exclusively 1X all-stars (49:40), before making a

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00:33:32

POF Book Club. 1978: Baseball and America in the...

Pod of Fame ·

2025/04/07

In this edition of POF Book Club, Jim welcomes author David Krell to discuss his new new book, “1978: Baseball and America in the Disco Era" First, David and Jim discuss why he landed on 1978 as the year he would cover and what he personally remembers about that year (4:55). Then, they discuss the most memorable baseball moment of 1978 (9:25) and who really should have won the MVP awards that season (13:40). Finally, David and Jim run through the Hall of Fame cases of a few greats from the 1978

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00:38:46

Marques Johnson with Dennis Krause

Pod of Fame ·

2025/03/31

Jim is joined by sports reporter for Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin Dennis Krause to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA small forward Marques Johnson. First, Dennis and Jim cover which NBA legend famously had a poster of Johnson in their dorm room, his role in "White Men Can't Jump" and his unusual Milwaukee Bucks jersey situation (5:49). Next, they discuss Johnson's dominant performance in the 1983 NBA playoffs, how he compares to Bernard King, and how many former AP College Basketball

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00:55:52

Tommy John with Graham Womack

Pod of Fame ·

2025/03/24

Jim is joined by journalist Graham Womack to break down the HOF candidacy of former MLB pitcher Tommy John. First Graham and Jim cover whether the historical significance of Tommy John surgery should have any impact on John's case for Cooperstown (8:43). Next, they discuss John's great playoff performances throughout his career, how his baseball resume compares favorably to Jim Kaat and somewhat to Nolan Ryan, and where he ranks in MLB history in several key pitching statistics (17:45). Finally,

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01:06:39

2025 March Madness Preview with Shannon Miloch

Pod of Fame ·

2025/03/17

It's finally here. Sick days will be used. Office pools with be formed. Money will be lost. The greatest sports event of the year has arrived and if you think we would talk anything besides March Madness this week, you would be sadly mistaken. Pod of Fame's College Basketball Correspondent Shannon Miloch joins the pod for the fifth annual March Madness Preview to talk all things basketball. First, we power rank the four regions by difficulty (7:45), before making our Final Four picks

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00:41:58

POF Book Club: The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver...

Pod of Fame ·

2025/03/10

In this edition of POF Book Club, Jim welcomes author John W. Miller to discuss his new new book, “The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball." First, John and Jim discuss the meaning behind the title of the book and why former Baltimore Orioles Manager Earl Weaver can be considered the last manager in MLB history (16:07). Then, they discuss how Earl Weaver is really the origin story of Moneyball, underappreciated components of Weaver's legacy, and how Weaver would

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00:52:02

🇳🇮 Nicaragua Travel Log 🇳🇮

Pod of Fame ·

2025/03/03

We take a break from sports (kinda) to bring you a travel log episode documenting another Pod of Fame trip outside of the United States. Jim recaps his experience on Little Corn Island, a tiny speck of land 50 miles off the coast of Nicaragua. Jim touches on a variety of topics, including how the hell one gets to the 1.5 square mile island in the Caribbean Sea and what is was like eating, drinking, and living amongst the local population (8:10). Then, Jim builds (and this will make more sense when

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01:15:41

Dwight Howard with David "Wando" Wandolowski

Pod of Fame ·

2025/02/24

Jim is joined by friend of the pod David "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA center Dwight Howard. First, Jim and Wando cover the ridiculous athleticism of Howard in his early days with the Orlando Magic, as well as why Howard attended prom in their hometown of Naperville, IL (10:52). Next, they discuss the 2009 NBA playoffs, how Howard's career compares to Alonzo Mourning, and the lack of center talent during Howard's era (24:56). Finally, Jim and David debate

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00:48:26

Carmelo Anthony with David Shepard

Pod of Fame ·

2025/02/17

Jim is joined by SiriusXM NBA Radio and Infinity Sports Network Radio Host David Shepard to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA small forward Carmelo Anthony. First, Jim and David cover the impressiveness of Carmelo's diversified basketball portfolio, from his NCAA championship at Syracuse to his four Olympic medals (13:55). Next, David shares a Kobe Bryant/Carmelo Anthony story, Jim discusses how Carmelo compares to Alex English, and David ranks Carmelo among the best small forwards

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00:40:21

Football HOF Class of 2025 Recap

Pod of Fame ·

2025/02/10

Last Thursday, Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen, and Sterling Sharpe were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jim breaks down each of their NFL careers (4:26), discusses what the future holds for HOF hopefuls Luke Kuechly and Eli Manning (20:47), and walks you through the impact of the new HOF voting rules (28:15). Finally, Jim takes a look at the stacked list of incoming nominees for 2026, including Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Philip Rivers (34:01).

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00:45:21

Rickey Henderson Tribute

Pod of Fame ·

2025/02/03

Rickey Henderson passed away last December just days before his 66th birthday. Henderson, an inner circle Hall of Famer, was one of the most explosive and colorful players to ever play the game of baseball. On this week's podcast, Jim pays tribute to one of the greatest players of the last 50 years and dives into five different topics that highlight the greatness that was Rickey Henderson, including his MVP season with Oakland in 1990 (18:58), his play in the 1989 playoffs (27:14), and naming four

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00:37:20

Baseball HOF Class of 2025 Recap + Quick Preview of...

Pod of Fame ·

2025/01/27

Last Tuesday, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner joined already elected Dave Parker and Dick Allen as members of the Baseball HOF Class of 2025. Jim breaks down the ballot results and what the future looks like for HOF hopefuls Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Chase Utley (4:30). Then, Jim gives gives two cents on the five new members of Cooperstown (11:01), before running through some of the new "big" names that will join the 2026 ballot (31:05).

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