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PODCAST

The Baseball Book Club

John Cheslock and Leroy Estep

The Baseball Book Club is a baseball history podcast that brings the game’s rich past to life through classic and contemporary baseball books. Hosts John Cheslock and Leroy Estep study forgotten players, iconic moments, legendary seasons, and the stories that shaped America’s pastime.Through lively discussions and thoughtful analysis, the show explores not only baseball history, but the game’s lasting impact on culture, memory, and community. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a baseball history nerd,

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49:24

From The Hill To The Hall

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2025/05/20

John and Leroy talk about three pitchers whose careers not only see them earn a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but also reach a height that is among the greatest to ever play the game: The Top 100. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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42:23

Cornering The Market

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/05/13

John and Leroy's discussion of Miguel Cabrera, Frank Thomas and Brooks Robinson highlights each of their contributions to baseball, emphasizing the impact they had on the game which earned them notable spots in The Baseball 100. Cabrera’s offensive prowess, Thomas’s dual-threat of batting and patience, and Robinson’s legendary defense show the different facets of their greatness and why they've become immortalized as some of baseball's all time best. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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44:20

The Melting Point

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2025/05/06

Stress is a part of life, especially in the 21st century. Baseball is not immune to that. Managers and baseball players alike experience moments where the job can overwhelm you. John and Leroy talk about some humorous moments when managers lost their cool and guest Danny Coon will talk about the more serious side, when stress can cause much greater problems. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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56:03

Through The Eyes Of Boys

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2025/04/29

Leroy's Hot Corner is finally back. The first Hot Corner of Season 2 features Josh Wilker's "Cardboard Gods" and guest Mark Braff, author of Sons of Baseball, talks about his book. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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46:53

Four Stars Earn Their Stripes

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2025/04/22

Derek Jeter, Robin Yount and Arky Vaughan are three shortstops whose careers meant anchoring their teams as primary figures and now they find themselves as Top 100 players in baseball history. John and Leroy will discuss the three star players as well as pay tribute to Rick Monday as the anniversary of a special moment approaches. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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59:01

Of Curses And Legends

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2025/04/15

Author Jana Brody will talk with John and Leroy about her book, Sit Behind The Nets. Plus the guys will cover the talents of the legendary Cool Papa Bell and tell of one of the most storied curses in baseball and how it was finally broken. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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50:50

Better To Burn Out Than Fade Away

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2025/04/08

Episode 3 sees the return of the baseball terminology series with the use of three throwback terms out of The Dickson Baseball Dictionary. Also, a chapter from 'Why We Love Baseball'. What's the chapter you ask? Bo knows the chapter. And Twin Bill Podcast host Scott Bolohan will appear on the show and discuss his latest venture. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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53:38

Who Cancels A World Series?

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/04/01

Author Todd Marcum will talk about his new book, Baseball Cards At The Edge of War and John and Leroy will discuss the player strike from 1994. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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78:44

The Men Behind The Dish

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/03/25

John and Leroy kick off Season 2 with a recap on their trip to Kansas City to visit the Negro League's Baseball Museum and continue in Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 talking about four Hall of Fame catchers. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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46:12

Jackie Robinson (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/03/18

The final replay of Season 1 before launching season 2 on March 25, this episode was about the life of Jackie Robinson, the relationship that Jackie and Yogi Berra had formed after a World Series moment and a hearty discussion on the integration of stats from the Negro Leagues into Major League Baseball. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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42:47

Annies, Elephants and Kangaroos (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/03/11

The 2nd to last re-release episode before the launch of Season 2, Annies, Elephants and Kangaroos is another episode on baseball terminology as well as a covering of a short story on a Baseball Annie. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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39:33

Pine Tar (Re-release)

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2025/03/04

Episode 9 was more baseball terminology, which included Pine Tar, Immaculate Inning, Baltimore Chop and more. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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53:47

5 Homers And A Walk(er) (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/02/25

The chapter "5 Unlikely Homers" in Joe Posnanski's Why We Love Baseball will be explored by John and Leroy in this episode. They will also take a look at the career of Hall of Famer Larry Walker. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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41:29

Puerto Rican Twins (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/02/18

The replay of episode 7 from September of 2024 means one thing... we're one week closer to the start of season2. John and Leroy talked about Carlos Beltran and Roberto Alomar in this episode, as well as another Hot Corner from Leroy on The Joy of Keeping Score. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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44:40

Mighty Casey! (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/02/11

The story of Mighty Casey was told in both an 1888 poem and a 1988 short story, and in this episode, John and Leroy discuss both. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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41:54

Deep In The Heart Of A Texas Leaguer (Re-Release)

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2025/02/04

Episode 5 from Season 1 was called "Deep In The Heart Of A Texas Leaguer" and John and Leroy continue with their baseball terminology series. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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35:21

Baseball Terminology Series Part 1 (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/01/28

Season 1, Episode 4 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired on September 3rd of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we countdown to the premier of Season 2. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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44:20

Mike Mussina (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/01/21

Season 1, Episode 3 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired on August 27 of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we countdown to the premier of Season 2. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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29:45

Ichiro Suzuki (Re-release)

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/01/14

Season 1, Episode 2 of The Baseball Book Club originally aired in August of 2024. This episode is a re-release as we get ready to countdown ten weeks to the premier of Season 2. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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20:44

The Hot Stove

The Baseball Book Club ·

2024/12/11

John and Leroy drop in for a middle-of-the-offseason visit and talk free agency and gripe about the MLB Commissioner. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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