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The Hall of Very Good Podcast

The Hall of Very Good

The Hall of Very Good Podcast is focused on you, the fan. Each week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen sit down and talk to people in and around the game of baseball that help make America"s Pastime great.

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All Episodes

53:29

Episode 489: Jay Jaffe

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2026/01/13

Baseball Hall of Fame guru Jay Jaffe joins the boys for the eighth time to break down his 2026 ballot, look ahead to future elections, how he correctly predicted the upcoming induction of Jeff Kent, what the future holds for all-time hit leader Pete Rose, his love of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama" and whether or not they actually drink Guinness in Ireland. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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41:07

Rewind: David Mellor

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2026/01/01

To celebrate being the most listened to episode of 2025, former Boston Red Sox Director of Grounds and PTSD survivor David Mellor returns to talk to the boys about dogs (his and theirs!), what he's been up to since he retired following the 2024 baseball season, where he keeps his four World Series rings, whether or not he was worried about the field at Fenway Park following a big concert and, of course, "blow flowers". Episode originally aired May 20, 2024. This week's podcast was brought to you by

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35:21

Rewind: "The Robbies"

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Father and son memorabilia dealers Robbie Davis Sr. and Robbie Davis Jr. join the boys to talk about how they went from selling cars to collecting cards, why producers chose their store, Robbie's First Base, as the location for the show "Ball Boys", joining Ken Goldin on his Netflix series "King of Collectibles" and share what their ultimate grail items would be. Episode originally aired May 15, 2023. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's

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57:41

Episode 488: Jeff Idelson

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/12/16

To help the boys celebrate the tenth anniversary of the podcast, the show's first ever guest, former Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson, returns to talk about how he's been spending his "retirement", his involvement with the documentary "See Her Be Her", the superstar that is Kelsie Whitmore, baseball in Uganda and the upcoming Women's Professional Baseball League. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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Episode 487: Jason Liebig

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Television personality and food brand historian Jason Liebig joins the boys to talk about how he turned vintage food into a career, his amazing collection of candy packaging (and its connection to baseball legend Rickey Henderson), the most famous piece he owns, the item of his that is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his lifelong fascination with Big League Chew and, of course, his choice for the ultimate ballpark snack. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort

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53:16

Episode 486: Mo Vaughn

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/12/02

1995 American League Most Valuable Player Mo Vaughn joins the boys to talk about his new show (appropriately called The Mo Vaughn Podcast) and the guests he'd love to talk to, shares what he thinks of suspected steroid users in the Hall of Fame, compares former commissioner Bug Selig to the current top guy, reveals how he ended up wearing Jackie Robinson's number and what brought him back to baseball after leaving the game in 2003. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old

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Episode 485: Liberty DeVitto

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Legendary rock drummer and author Liberty DeVitto joins the boys to talk about giving up playing Little League baseball for Jerry's Lunch Bombers to drum alongside Billy Joel for 30-plus years, growing up going to Yankee Stadium with his dad, returning there as an adult to perform, sharing the stage with Bernie Williams and Paul O'Neill, his favorite (and least favorite) songs to play live and whether or not he farted while wearing Don Mattingly's pants. This week's podcast was brought to you by

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55:13

Episode 484: John Costacos

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Iconic pop culture artist John Costacos returns to talk to the boys about modern athletes he'd love to put on a poster, working with Roger Clemens and the late-Mike Greenwell, the impossibility of disliking ANYONE named Mookie, shares his personal poster Mount Rushmore, revels in the lasting legacy of Brian Bosworth and hints at the possible return of the (Mad) Mac. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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40:16

Episode 483: Ty Morse

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Filmmaker Ty Morse, producer of "No Packers, No Life", joins the boys to talk about his fear of flying, traveling to Japan, hanging out (and partying) with the Japanese Packers Cheering Team, bringing them back to Green Bay, celebrates the joy of tailgating and introduces the world to Elvis Presley's favorite rollercoaster. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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Episode 482: Dale "The Demon" Torborg

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Former minor league baseball player-turned-WCW wrestler Dale "The Demon" Torborg joins the boys to talk about growing up the son of longtime MLB player, coach and manager Jeff Torborg, following his dad into the family business, how a chance encounter with Hulk Hogan led to a wrestling career, being handpicked (kind of) by Gene Simmons of KISS and the importance of treating people the right way. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's

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36:37

Episode 481: Jeff Pearlman

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/10/20

For the seventh time, New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joins the boys to talk about his new biography, Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, shares where he was when he learned Tupac had died, the lengths he went to talk to everyone whoever crossed the legendary rapper’s path (including, for some reason, Tony Danza), provides his ultimate Tupac playlist and drops some hints as to what his next project might be...maybe. This week’s podcast was brought to you by

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01:08:23

Episode 480: Marshall Garvey

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Just in time for the 40th anniversary of the 1985 World Series, Marshall Garvey, author of Interstate '85: The Royals, The Cardinals, and the Show-Me World Series, joins the boys to talk about how videogames help with his writing process, interviewing umpiring great Don Denkinger, whether or not Dan Quisenberry should be in the Hall of Fame, if Bo Jackson ruined the Kansas City Royals and, yes, that time an All-Star outfielder threatened to kill his general manager. This week’s podcast was brought

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Episode 479: Bronson Arroyo

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/10/07

All-star pitcher and 2004 World Champion Bronson Arroyo joins the boys to talk about growing up surrounded by music, the first time he picked up a guitar and started playing, chooses his “desert island” album (turns out, it’s a no-brainer), goes behind-the-scenes of “The Masked Singer”, reveals his decades-long rivalry with Alex Rodriguez and, yeah…those cornrows. This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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Episode 478: Jane Leavy

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/09/30

New York Times bestselling author Jane Leavy returns to talk to the boys about her new book, Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It, the changes she’d make if she had baseball’s top job, what the Savannah Bananas are doing right, reveals her “worst interview ever”, the importance of trusting your gut and answers the seven hundred million dollar question…should Shohei Ohtani ever pitch again? This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort

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Episode 477: The Hardy Boyz

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Tag team wrestling icons Matt and Jeff, The Hardy Boyz, join the boys to talk about growing up dreaming of playing professional baseball, the unfortunate injury that ended Jeff’s big league aspirations, the preparation that goes into throwing up a ceremonial first pitch and getting back in the ring to take on their longtime rivals Bully Ray and D-Von, The Dudley Boyz, at the upcoming Bound for Glory pay-per-view. This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co

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Episode 476: Cards4DR

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Hugh Baver and Lev Kotler-Berkowitz from Cards4DR join the boys to talk about reviving the quest to bring baseball cards (and sports equipment) to kids in the Dominican Republic, their efforts actually help educate as well as inspire, how you can get involved and Hugh’s unlikely friendship with Toronto Blue Jays legend Tony Fernandez and delivering the eulogy at his funeral in 2020. Click HERE to learn how you can help! This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort

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Episode 475: Skip Griparis

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Actor, comedian and musician, Skip Griparis returns to talk to the boys about his recent induction into the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, hanging out with Little Richard, being invited to take part in Bob Uecker’s Celebration of Life, meeting Bob Costas, hitting the convention circuit and, for some reason, celebrity hygiene. This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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Episode 474: Tom Garvey

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Tom Garvey, author of The Secret Apartment, joins the boys to talk about why he went from working at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium to living there for more than two years, how Vietnam helped prepare him for stadium life, whether or not a movie is in the works and, naturally, the reason Pope John Paul II factors into everything. This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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Episode 473: Bob Wechsler

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Baseball historian Bob Wechsler joins the boys to talk about using his 40-plus year journalism career to work telling the story of Jewish baseball players past and present, what it takes to be recognized by The Jewish Baseball Museum (sorry, Rod Carew), the museum’s unique collection of one of a kind items and whether or not it will ever find a physical home. This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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Episode 472: Shawn K. Carter

The Hall of Very Good Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Public Enemy’s Shawn K. Carter (aka "The Interrogator") joins the boys to talk about growing up in Pittsburgh, hanging out at Three Rivers Stadium, working for the Pirates, his relationship with Dave Parker and Dock Ellis, “The Cobra” finally getting into The Hall of Fame and his frustration that the Bucs haven’t retired number 39 yet. This week’s podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

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