Talking College Football History: Jim Swift

July 12, 2022 College Podcasts Football

We talk Iowa football this week.  Back to the Bob Commings and Hayden Fry days with our guest Jim Swift.  Jim was a tight end with Iowa from 1976-1979.  He was part of the ending of the Bob Commings era and the start…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jim Gosger

July 7, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

Jim Gosger joins us this week.  Jim played from 1963-1974 with the Red Sox, Kansas City/Oakland A's, New York Mets and Montreal Expos.  He had the privilege to play for several managers including Johnny Pesky, Alvin…

Talking College Football History: Alvin Bresler

July 5, 2022 College Podcasts Football

Our guest this week is Alvin Bresler.  Alvin played at Auburn under legendary coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan from 1968-1970.  He teamed at wideout with Terry Beasley and caught passes from Heisman Trophy winner Pat…

Back When There Was Baseball: Sam McDowell

June 30, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

We are privileged to speak with "Sudden" Sam McDowell this week on Back When There Was Baseball. Sam had a storied career, pitching from 1961-1975 in both the American and National Leagues. He was part of one of the greatest…

Talking College Football History: Dan McCarney

June 28, 2022 College Podcasts Football

Coach Dan McCarney is our guest this week.  Dan played football at Iowa and started his coaching career there.  He was part of that legendary staff under Hayden Fry in 1981 that included Kirk Ferentz, Bob Stoops, Bill…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Hiatt

June 22, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

This week's guest is Jack Hiatt.  Jack was a Major League catcher for 9 seasons, mainly with the San Francisco Giants.  Jack broke into the Majors for the Los Angeles Angels in 1964.  The Angels were in their 3rd…

Talking College Football History: Joe DeLamielleure

June 21, 2022 College Podcasts Football

We have our first NFL Hall of Famer as our guest this week. He also may be the best player in Michigan State history. Joe DeLamielleure joins us to discuss his Michigan State career (1970-1972) and also his stellar…

Back When There Was Baseball: Rod Gaspar

June 15, 2022 Podcasts Baseball

We look back at the 1969 "Miracle Mets" this week with our guest Rod Gaspar.  Rod was the starting right fielder at the beginning of the season replacing Art Shamsky who was injured.  The Mets were 5 games behind the…

Rex Naylor Jr.

June 14, 2022 The Forgotten Seasons

Jed Donahue sits down with author James Rex Naylor Jr. to talk about his new book The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978 and one of the greatest Penn State teams of all-time. Listen for inside stories on the…

Chuck Fusina

June 14, 2022 The Forgotten Seasons

Jed Donahue talks with legendary Penn State quarterback Chuck Fusina about The Forgotten Seasons: Penn State Football 1977-1978 written by Rex Naylor Jr. Chuck takes you inside the huddle of one of the greatest teams in Nittany Lion history.…