Back When There Was Baseball: Joe Sambito
We are privileged to speak with pitcher Joe Sambito this week. Joe took part in two of the best League Championship series in history (1980 NLCS Phillies/Astros and 1986 ALCS Angels/Red Sox). He became a left-handed short relief specialist for…
Talking College Football History: Chris Rippon
Coach Chris Rippon joins me this week. Chris played his college football at Southern Connecticut State University, which was where he first met Paul Pasqualoni. He started his coaching tenure at Western Connecticut State University under head coach Paul…
Talking Penn State Football: Ron Hostetler
Penn State is known as "Linebacker U" and our guest was part of that special group. Ron Hostetler joins us on the show this week and he was an outstanding linebacker, although he came to Penn State as a quarterback. Ron played in Happy Valley…
Back When There Was Baseball: Ernie Camacho
Ernie Camacho joins us on the podcast this week. Ernie signed with the Oakland A's after being drafted in the 1st round of the 1976 June Draft out of Hartwell College. Ernie was a hard thrower and pitched in the Minor/Major Leagues from 1976-1990. His…
Talking College Football History: Roland Hooks
I take the time machine back to Raleigh, NC this week with my guest Roland Hooks. Roland played at N.C. State from 1971-1974. He was recruited by coach Earle Edwards. Al Michaels became his coach during his freshman year, then Lou Holtz took over in…
Talking Penn State Football History: John Andress
Our guest this week holds a special place in the heart of Rex Naylor as he was the 1st Penn State quarterback that Rex remembers guiding the Penn State team. His name is John Andress and he played from 1973-1976. John started in…
Back When There Was Baseball: Rick Bladt
Rick Bladt joins us on the show this week. Rick played in the Major/Minor Leagues from 1966-1977. He was a non-drafted free agent in 1966 signed by the Chicago Cubs. He played parts of 2 seasons in the Majors with the Chicago Cubs in 1969 and the New…
Talking College Football History: Bob McKay
Bob McKay passed away on September 10, 2026. We honor him by re-airing this podcast.We look back at the great 1969 college football season this week with our guest, Bob McKay of the University of Texas. Bob was at Texas from 1967-1969.…
Sports Authors Showcase: The God Squad by Matt Sieger
I feature the book The God Squad: The Born-Again San Francisco Giants of 1978 this week. Author Matt Sieger joins me to discuss the writing of the book. Matt is of Jewish faith and a believer of Jesus Christ. He explains his faith and also the…
