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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!

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00:35:05

May The 4th Be Without Tim Kurkjian

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/05/06

Three times a week now you hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays we bring brand new baseball content. Takeaways from happenings in the game, Quirkjians about the stats happening in real time and poking and prodding from the father son duo. Today we hear about Babe Ruth and Willie Mays #OnThisDate in baseball history. Riley Greene/Riley Green connection that has Jeff excited. A Team Tim for the dog lovers out there and a couple surprises from the big leagues. Make sure

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00:41:43

MAY I Have Another?

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/05/01

Right off the back, want to apologize for some minor audio issues on Jeff's end. No, not Tim! He did everything right. Jeff had issues! Happy May 1st everybody. Thanks for listening. We've got a Team Tim to celebrate something special in Jeff's life. The best Houston Astro of all time. The greatest number eleven and twelve are discussed. Plus Rickey Henderson and Jim Palmer both did something amazing on this date in baseball history. Thanks for listening and watching. Make sure to subscribe and the

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00:48:51

Steve Sparks, Big League Pitcher Turned Seamhead...

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/04/30

Steve Sparks is hilarious, there's no way around that. He doesn't miss an episode of this show despite being a broadcaster for the Houston Astros; that job will keep you busy. He was a knuckleballer (one of the few) and his way of getting there is fascinating. He shares stories of three different Bobs (Uecker, Gibson and Feller), one of which will definitely make you cry. He explains his nickname that he got in the minor leagues, "Phonebook," plus he dazzles us with his seamhead qualities that we

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00:34:04

The 4th Be With Eugenio

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2025/04/29

This week, Tim and Jeff discuss a crazy weekend in baseball but first apologize for a HUGE mistake they made on the show last week. Qurikjians, Takeaways and a strange Kurkjian Quandary make this a show you cannot miss. Team Tim is guessed by Jeff after just one name, shocking Tim into next century. AJ Hinch gets a nod for being an incredible manager for something he did OFF the field. And we look back at Roger Clemens and what he did on this day many years ago. Thank you for listening/watching

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00:31:08

A Month In, A Month Out(standing)

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2025/04/24

Three days a week now you can hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian. Takeaways from a couple days in baseball, Quirkjians as well but most importantly, who are the greatest number 9 and number 10 of all time?Plus, the Mets fans are going to debate who is the greatest player to play for them of all time. We hear from another Seamhead, you can submit yours by emailing Jeff@GreatGameOrWhat.com anytime with your audio clip and you might find yourself on the show!Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show

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00:34:00

Mel Kiper, NFL Draft Expert

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/04/23

Two of the best experts in their own right meet to chat all about the game of baseball. Tim Kurkjian is a Hall of Fame baseball writer and Mel Kiper is THE voice of knowledge for all things surrounding the NFL Draft. Together, along with Tim's son Jeff, they chat about Mel's love of the game from the beginning growing up in Maryland. We also talk about becoming a grandfather due to the surprise guest that jumped on during the show, how stinking cute is that? Make sure to share the show with someone

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00:32:46

April Madness

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/04/22

Tim and Jeff go back and forth with some great Quirkjians and Takeaways from what was a pretty insane weekend of baseball. A lot of talk of official scoring decisions (we don't say that often) plus we celebrate a birthday of a very good friend of ours, Terry Francona. We open a brand new deck of cards and Tim admits that something was in the driveway that he wanted to kill. Share the podcast with some friends, support the show by subscribing (for free) wherever you are listening right now!Visit

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00:30:13

Happy (Luke) Easter

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/04/17

Tim Kurkjian's All Easter Team for Team Tim is iconic and not as much of a stretch as he says it is. The pitcher who figured out his curveball was nasty and the mystery of the Detroit Tigers. We also explore the greatest Philadelphia Phillies player of all time, the best player to ever wear number eight and Tim gets schooled on TikTok! Remember, now three days a week, we have "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Make sure to subscribe and share with a friend. And remember, thank you for being a part of

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00:50:39

Coach Jim Boeheim Live From Syracuse

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/04/16

This week we hear from Hall of Fame Coach Jim Boeheim. There's no hiding that this man loves his baseball and loves all things sports. Jeff and his sister, Kelly, are both Syracuse University graduates. Tim sent his only two kids to land of the Orange for college and this guest is connected to the show in so many ways. We discuss Otto The Orange, Kobe's work ethic, Michael Jordan's golf game amongst so much baseball that it's hard to keep up! Thank you to the Newhouse School and the Sports Media

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00:29:20

Jackie Day, The Most Important Day

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2025/04/15

It isn't passed us just how important today is, Jackie Robinson Day. In fact, we dive deep into just why he was so important to our game. We also bring you a very important announcement for the future of the podcast (yes, more changes but they are GOOD changes that will make you happy). Don't look passed our Quirkjians this week that include strikeouts (always) and homers from the ninth spot in the order. We also get an update from a bachelor party Jeff went on over the weekend that included a

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00:41:46

The Masters Of Baseball

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/04/11

Where golf meets baseball this time on "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" We have some of the best stories crossing these great sports. Plus a Kurkjian Quandary that will have everyone thinking about their own athleticism. The best number six and seven of all time is not up for debate, according to Tim Kurkjian. How do players keep warm during these cold games? First two weeks of the season wrapped up in one great episode! Make sure to follow us on social media @GreatGameOrWhat Visit

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01:17:58

Catching Hank Aaron's 715th, Tom House Joins

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/04/08

Today we are joined by Tom House who caught Hank Aaron's 715th homerun on this date 51 years ago. He has spent his entire life in baseball, a former Major Leaguer turned coach and more in the game we all love. He shares Nolan Ryan, Satchell Paige, Hank Aaron and more stories that will have your jaw on the floor. Plus, Tim shares his on personal anecdotes about Aaron including two stories about current MLB managers completely clamming up when talking to Hammerin' Hank. Also, our reaction to Vlad

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00:37:28

One Week Down & What A Week It Was

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2025/04/04

Another Friday edition of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" brings you a recap of the crazy first week of baseball. And we aren't just saying that, it truly has been unbelievable. The Dodgers and Padres, wow, and the Braves, eek. Plus a player that has a personal connection to the Kurkjian family had a monster night on Monday night. Who is the greatest A's player of all time? Or the best player to wear number five? All discussed today on the show. Jeff announces the big news that the show is now on

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01:09:56

Wacky Weekend, Dallas Braden Our Wacky/Wonderful Guest

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2025/04/01

We've got a real treat for you today. Our guest, Dallas Braden, kept us entertained and also made us cry. He gave us great perspective on how Athletics fans are feeling right now. Plus he revisited his days working with Tim at ESPN including the very last game he broadcasted with the company that may or may not have led to him no longer working there. The first weekend of the season was unbelievable, and that's not hyperbole. There were SO many things that happened for the very first time in

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00:33:36

Say Hey, Opening Day

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2025/03/28

Welcome to the first Friday episode of the REGULAR season and boy are we glad to be here with you. Tim Kurkjian, the Hall of Fame baseball writer, with his son, Jeff, have immediate reactions to the first games on Opening Day. The best part? These stats and fun facts you aren't getting anywhere else. One player continues an insane Opening Day streak. A New York Yankee FIRST that has never happened on Opening Day for the storied franchise. And, a pitching line that will scratch your head. We also

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01:13:50

Adam (Dunn) and (Opening Day) Eve

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/03/25

Join Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff for an exciting take on baseball in 2025. Each week, this father-son podcast will talk baseball in a way you just aren't hearing on other shows. With laughter, light and love, this podcast is certain to be a baseball fan favorite. Opening Day 2025 is upon us so we are joined by Adam Dunn who shares an incredible Opening Day record. Also, Tim breaks down some incredible stories from Opening Day's past. Jeff breaks down new stadium food additions for the season. Adam

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00:35:32

Where March Madness Meets MLB

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/03/21

Welcome to our first official FRIDAY episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" We recap (briefly) the Tokyo Series. We dive straight into March Madness with Team Tim March Madness Edition, this one was real creative. A Kurkjian Quandary about Japan vs. Major League Baseball will have your head scratching. Ozzie To Orel begins as Tim Kurkjian outlines the greatest player to wear number one and number two of all time. There might be some debate on #2. Finally, we introduce a new segment that we want

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01:10:13

Opening Day: Shohei, Yoshi, Shota, Roki & Eduardo

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/03/18

We are joined by Eduardo Perez, per tradition, for our first regular season episode of the 2025 season. He played in Japan during his career and has such an interesting perspective during his time there. He also tells us about wanting to pluck something off of President Barack Obama, the time his mom yelled at him during a game and the impact Pete Rose had on his career. We recorded this episode on St. Patrick's Day, so Tim came up with his Team Tim of St. Patrick's Day players. Jeff explains to his

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01:08:17

Keith Hernandez, Fellow Strat-O-Matic Hall of Famer

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/03/04

Keith Hernandez joins us as a member of the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame. Oh yeah, and he was a really REALLY good MLB player as well. He makes it onto a special "Best of All-Tim" team that we hear about. Tim Kurkjian was just inducted into the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame, and we hear his best stories of the game. Trout, Ohtani and more updates from Kurkjian from Spring Training. Plus a huge announcement about the future of this podcast (don't worry, it's REALLY good news). Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com

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01:12:26

Maddon Love With Baseball

Is This A Great Game, Or What? ·

2025/02/18

SPRING TRAINING IS HERE! What an exciting time for baseball fans, Joe Maddon joins us this week to share his favorite Spring Training stories. He also talks about that amazing 2016 curse-breaking season with the Chicago Cubs. Tim Kurkjian takes us down memory lane of his favorite Spring Training memories from covering 45 years of it all. We want to thank everyone for listening. Excited to announce that starting March 18th, we will be BACK to once a week officially kicking off our regular season

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