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Baseball and BBQ

Len & Jeff

Two guys just talking about our two favorite passions, Baseball and Barbecue

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02:10:22

Talking Ballparks & BBQ with Kurt Smith (Ballpark...

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2026/04/18

Kurt Smith is a staff writer for JerseyMan and MiamiMan magazines, an occasional contributor to Stadium Journey magazine/blog, and former NASCAR writer for the Charlotte Observer and the Frontstretch website. He also writes web content for VisionLine Media, a website design team. We spoke to him about his website, Ballpark E-Guides: True Insider Fan Guides to MLB Ballparks, https://ballparkeguides.com/ The website is a great resource for ballpark information, including tips and money-saving

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01:01:01

Marc Kestecher: ESPN Broadcaster and Class of 2026...

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2026/04/16

Marc Kestecher is the lead play-by-play voice for the NBA on ESPN Radio, as well as College Football on ESPN Radio. He joined ESPN in 1999 as an ESPN Radio SportsCenter update anchor, also provides commentary for ESPN Radio’s NFL and college basketball broadcasts, and he is a fixture at major events such as NBA All Star Weekend, NBA Finals, NBA Draft, World Series, MLB All Star Game and the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. In addition to his play-by-play duties, he hosts studio

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01:57:32

Getting Freaky With Brian and Ann Neale from Smoke...

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2026/04/11

Ann Neale and Brian Neale are the husband and wife team behind the Smoke Freaks competition barbecue team. Ann aka Ms. Freak and Brian aka Mr. Freak got hooked on competition BBQ at their first backyard contest in 2014. As per their website, "After entering with the hastily conjured name “Smoking Freaks,” a couple of beat-up WSMs and expectations no greater than having a good time, they ended up taking 1st place in Ribs. At the awards ceremony, they were mistakenly identified as “Smoke

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02:00:54

New York Yankees Broadcaster, Suzyn Waldman and Pig...

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2026/04/04

Suzyn Waldman is a sportscaster and former musical theater actress. She was the first voice heard on WFAN, the first all sports, all the time (24/7) radio station in the United States. She had various roles at the station, eventually becoming the New York Yankees beat reporter. Since the 2005 season, she has been the color commentator for New York Yankees baseball, partnering with John Sterling and upon Sterling's retirement, teaming with former Baseball and BBQ, episode 162 guest, Dave Sims

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00:59:59

Bobby Gonzalez: The 2026 New York State Basketball...

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2026/03/31

Bobby Gonzalez is a former college basketball head coach. Bobby was head coach at Manhattan College and took the team to two NCAA tournaments. A two-time MAAC Coach of the Year, he is well known for leading 12th-seeded Manhattan College to the second round of the NCAA after the team defeated the fifth-seeded Florida Gators in the first round which was the program's second ever NCAA Tournament win. His latest honor is being a member of the 2026 Class of the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame.

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00:53:31

Joe Davis: World Series Voice, Los Angeles Dodgers...

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2026/03/28

Joe Davis is a television sportscaster and the lead play-by-play voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also calls national MLB and NFL games for FOX Sports, and since 2022 has served as FOX’s lead announcer for the World Series and MLB All-Star Game. In 2025 he won the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality/Play-by-Play. We talk about his career journey, taking over for the legendary Vin Scully, life in the Dodgers booth, and some of his most memorable calls. Joe is also a huge BBQ fan and we

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02:32:04

JD Paternoster from JD's Backyard Sauces, Lexi...

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2026/03/21

Episode 335 features JD Paternoster from JD's Backyard Sauces, Lexi Hastings from the Women's Pro Baseball League, and Gary Looney, spring training correspondent, plus Perry Barber and John Vampatella join us in making this a rare overstuffed triple-headerJD Paternoster is the founder of JD's Backyard Sauces. The flavors are unique and distinctive and made from ingredients grown by JD, including figs and hot peppers. In a very crowded space, JD has discovered a way to stand out from other sauces

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01:53:59

Ed Banos, Son of Les Banos, World War II Spy Who...

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2026/03/14

Episode 334 features Ed Banos, the son of Les Banos, a World War II spy who saved more than 200 lives during the Holocaust and later became a sports photographer, and Aaron Huentelman, competition meat manager at Mr. BrisketEd Banos serves as the President and CEO for University Health and was recognized as a Healthcare Hero by the San Antonio Business Journal. However, it is not his story we are focused on, but rather the story of Ed's father, Les Banos. The following are excerpted from online

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00:55:18

Nancy Newman, Emmy Award-winning YES Network Studio...

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2026/03/10

Episiode seven of the NYS Halls of Fame Podcast features Emmy Award-winning Nancy Newman, YES Network studio host and reporter, and emcee for the New York State Baseball and Hockey Hall of Fame dinners shares wonderful stories on the NYS Halls of Fame Podcast.Nancy Newman is an Emmy Award-winning journalist for the YES Network. She hosts the Major League Baseball pre-game show, Batting Practice Today on New York Yankees game days, as well as pre-and post-game shows for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets

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01:54:34

LC's Bar-B-Q Owner, Tausha Hammett and New York State...

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2026/03/07

Episode 333 features LC's Bar-B-Q owner, Tausha Hammett carries on her grandfather's legacy and New York State Baseball Hall of Fame member, Tony Morante provide exceptional barbecue and baseball talkTausha Hammett is the owner of LC’s Bar-B-Q in Kansas City, Missouri and the granddaughter of the founder, LC Richardson. At 12 years old she began learning the business and helping. Per Tausha, "My grandfather was a pillar and BBQ legend in the Black community and my goal is to keep his legacy

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00:54:20

Yogi Berra's Son, Larry Berra Joins the NYS Halls of...

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2026/03/05

Larry Berra was an attendee at the 2022 New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Dinner sporting a tie with his dad, National Baseball Hall of Fame member, Yogi Berra's number eight proudly displayed. Two years later he was at the dinner again, but this time it was to be part of the ceremony posthumously inducting his father into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. There is no doubt that Yogi Berra may be the greatest baseball catcher of all time, but he is also one of the most beloved players

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02:03:37

Louis H. Schiff, Coauthor of Attorneys in the...

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2026/02/28

Episode 332 features the coauthor of Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame: A Collection of Biographical Essays, Louis H. Schiff and up-and-coming pitmaster and barbecue aficionado, Brayden Estrela, and Johnny Mags as guest co-host.Louis H. Schiff is a retired judge, attorney, professor, historian and author. During college, he interned with the New York Yankees Class A farm club, serving as public relations director. He declined a public relations job offer from Yankees owner, George

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01:48:15

Sweeny Murti, Current MLB Content Creator and Former...

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2026/02/21

Episode 331 features current Major League Baseball content creator and former WFAN New York Yankees beat reporter, Sweeny Murti and granddaughter of Henry Perry, the father of Kansas City Barbecue, Bernetta McKindraSweeny Murti is a prominent sports journalist, best known as the long-time New York Yankees beat reporter for WFAN radio. After 30 years at WFAN, he joined Major League Baseball as a senior contributor for social media and content. While with WFAN, Sweeny was known for his in-depth

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02:08:10

Bob Robinson, Godfather of Pellet Grills and Joel...

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2026/02/14

Bob Robinson, godfather of Pellet grills and Joel Bradley, author of Death By Data, plus guest co-host, Chef Ray Sheehan, and feelings are discussedBob Robinson is the man credited as being the godfather of pellet grills. Born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri, Bob found his barbecue roots early on and helped create the barrel lid that pellet grills are known for today. Bob won many barbecue competitions while helping raise national awareness for the pellet grill segment. Bob stopped competing in

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00:50:21

Jack LeRoux Is a Chip Off the Old Block and Joins His...

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2026/02/12

Jack LeRoux is a chip off the old block and joins his dad, Rene, plus Jeff and Leonard to discuss his experiences with the New York State Halls of FameJack LeRoux is quite intimate with the three New York State Halls of Fame as he has watched them grow from a mere idea formulated by his dad, Renee LeRoux, into the three powerhouses they are today. Jack has many behind the scenes stories as well as his thoughts regarding the future for the three Halls of Fame, baseball, basketball, and hockey. It

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02:02:38

Kirk McKnight, Author of The Voices of Baseball and...

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2026/02/07

Episode 329 features The Voices of Baseball author, Kirk McKnight and Museum of BBQ founder, Jonathan Bender with guest co-host, chef Ray SheehanKirk McKnight is a nationally published author specializing in sports journalism. He joined us on episode 201 to discuss this book and is back to discuss the updated version of The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect On America's Pastime. Baseball broadcasters are the voice of the game. They know the intimate details of the team,

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02:20:34

Writer, Robert F. Moss Talks About Food, Especially...

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2026/01/31

Episode 328 features food, drink, and barbecue author, Robert F. Moss and New York Mets podcaster, Mike Silva, and Doug Scheiding assumes co-hosting dutiesRobert F. Moss writes about food, drink, and travel. He is the contributing barbecue editor for Southern Living, restaurant critic for the Post & Courier, and a frequent contributor to Epicurious, Charleston Magazine, Early American Life, Garden & Gun, and The Local Palate. Robert is a prolific author with at least six books all dealing

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01:01:11

Kevin Kernan, Member of the New York State Baseball...

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2026/01/30

Kevin Kernan, member of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, joins Rene, Jeff, and Leonard for exceptional baseball talkKevin Kernan has spent more than 45 years writing sports, the last 23 years as a columnist at the NY Post prior to joining BallNine. He was elected to the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020. He was a contributor to ESPN’s First Take and Cold Pizza and is a frequent guest on radio shows and podcasts throughout the country. He has written seven books and has spent

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02:00:48

Matt's Backyard BBQ's, Matthew Pereira and...

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2026/01/24

Episode 327 features exceptional baseball and barbecue talk with Matt's Backyard BBQ's, Matthew Pereira and award-winning ghostwriter, Daniel PaisnerMatthew Pereira describes himself as just a backyard cook who loves barbecue and is competitive. He is a perfectionist when it come to the art of barbecue. Matt, as are many other barbecue lovers, became a fan of barbecue and developed a desire to cook competitively from watching the show, BBQ Pitmasters. Matt and his wife, Heidi got out to a fast

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02:37:13

Baseball Savant, Brett Moore and Hey Grill Hey...

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2026/01/17

Episode 326 features scintillating baseball and barbecue talk with baseball savant, Brett Moore and Hey Grill Hey pitmaster, Susie Bulloch and guest co-host, Doug ScheidingBrett Moore is obsessed with baseball and has turned this life-long passion into a one man show and we welcome him back. In 2018, Brett's wife, Erin helped him create a new game utilizing his encyclopedic baseball knowledge, which Brett then turned into the show, Batter Up! This highly entertaining show has been nominated for

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