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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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59:11

Say It Ain't So, Shoeless Joe

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2025/07/15

Shoeless Joe Jackson has been reinstated but for over 100 years his legacy has been tarnished by one scandal. We'll talk about his humble beginnings in South Carolina to how he got the wacky nickname and the 1919 World Series that changed everything for him. We'll get into more baseball terminology and Leroy will talk about Jim Bouton's Ball 4. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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54:50

World Series Magic: Mays and Mazeroski

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2025/07/08

John and Leroy jump back into Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 after a few weeks away from doing the countdown. This week they look at The Yankee Clipper, Joe Dimaggio, #56 on the list. Plus they'll talk about a couple of classic World Series moments from 1954 and 1960. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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60:47

Perfect: Sandy Koufax And Vin Scully

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/07/01

Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game and Vin Scully gave us the perfect broadcast for it. We revisit that special night at Chavez Ravine in September of 1965. Former Major League Baseball player Greg Pryor visits the show to talk about his book and his playing days and John gives a dramatic retelling of a Charles Holdefer short story called Heaven. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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63:17

Deadball: When Babe Ruth Saved The Game

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2025/06/24

In this episode of The Baseball Book Club, we dive into three key terms from Paul Dickson’s The Baseball Dictionary, including a breakdown of the Deadball Era vs. the Liveball Era. We’re also joined by Jeff Orens, author of Selling Baseball: How Superstars George Wright and Albert Spalding Impacted Sports in America, to explore how the sport grew off the field. Perfect for fans of baseball history, terminology, and the game's evolution—on and off the diamond. TheBaseballBookClub@g...

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47:50

He Woulda Hit .400 If Not For Everything

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2025/06/17

Ring Lardner's Alibi Ike is up for discussion and John will talk with author Charles Holdefer about his short story collection Ivan the Terrible Goes on a Family Picnic. We dig into the joys of historical fiction, how small-town baseball shaped Charles's storytelling, and the time Babe Ruth and Gertrude Stein swapped places in 1926. Plus, we preview a dramatic reading of Holdefer’s short story Heaven, complete with sound effects, coming in two weeks. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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70:02

Not Enough Mustard

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/06/10

Closing in on the halfway mark of Posnanski's Top 100 list, John and Leroy talk about the entertaining, (in more ways than one), careers of superstars Pete Rose and Reggie Jackson. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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50:40

How Can You Not Be Romantic?

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/06/03

Romantic About Baseball creator Jason Wood stops by for a chat and John and Leroy talk about some funny moments in baseball. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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56:07

McCovey, Banks And Baseball Slang

The Baseball Book Club ·

2025/05/27

John and Leroy talk about another three baseball terms from The Baseball Dictionary, and they'll take a look at legends Willie McCovey of the Giants and Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com

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49:24

From The Hill To The Hall

The Baseball Book Club ·

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

The Baseball Book Club ·

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)

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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)

The Baseball Book Club ·

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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