Talking College Football History: Steve Korte

by Rex Naylor on October 3, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We take the time machine back to the late 1970s/early 1980s in Fayetteville, Arkansas with our guest Steve Korte.  Steve is arguably the strongest player in Razorback history as he bench-pressed 585 lbs. back in the day.  He traveled…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic

by on September 28, 2023 

Musings on film. Tim talks about the Ryder Cup and Team USA’s chances in his main musing. Then a trip in Tim’s Time Machine looks at the Hall of Fame career of Brooks Robinson, who passed away earlier this week. On the Docket Tim has thoughts on the…

Back When There Was Baseball: Tom Griffin

by Rex Naylor on September 27, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

It is rare that a player who played in every year during the decade of the 1970s is not recognized by either Rex or Steve, but our guest this week fits into that category.  Tom Griffin joins us this week as we delve into his "…

Talking College Football History: Jeff Rutledge

by Rex Naylor on September 26, 2023 College Podcasts Football

When you think of the best quarterbacks in Alabama history, there are a lot of modern players that come to mind. Our guest this week played in the 1970s and is Alabama royalty, even though he played 40+ years ago. Jeff Rutledge joins…

Sports Authors Showcase: Ara's Knights: Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football by Frank Pomarico

by Rex Naylor on September 25, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We are privileged to have Frank Pomarico this week who wrote a book with Ray Serafin titled Ara's Knights: Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football. Frank was one of the captains of that great 1973 Notre Dame…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: September 21

by Tim Clark on September 21, 2023 Podcasts

Tim Clark is back with more musings from the sports world including how pathetic fan behavior at sporting events has now led to a death. The Time Machine goes back to look at tie breaker games for MLB playoff berths. On the Docket we find this year’s…

Back When There Was Baseball: Andy McGaffigan

by Rex Naylor on September 20, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is pitcher Andy McGaffigan. Andy played in the Majors from 1981 through 1991. He has a career record of 38-33 with a respectable ERA of 3.38. Listen in as Andy discusses playing in the Division II World Series, how…

Talking College Football History: Gregg Bingham

by Rex Naylor on September 19, 2023 College Podcasts Football

You should remember this week's guest as a Houston Oilers linebacker. But did you know that he played on the defensive line in college at Purdue? His name is Gregg Bingham and he is one of the toughest players that we have had on this…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: September 14

by Tim Clark on September 14, 2023 Podcasts

The main musing this week: why does the sports page too often look like a police blotter? Then it’s into the Time Machine for a quick stop in 1979 for Carl Yastrzemski 3000 hit and how that may not happen anymore with the modern players.

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Back When There Was Baseball: Ken Tatum

by Rex Naylor on September 13, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Today's guest is Ken Tatum, relief pitcher 1969-1974. Ken played college baseball at Mississippi State and signed with the California Angels after college. The Angels brought him up to the big leagues in 1969 and he responded with a…