SABRcast with Rob Neyer

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Episode 111: Tom Shieber: The World Through a Baseball Lens May 17, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Tom Shieber, the Senior Curator at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Rob and Tom discuss the creative process behind the exhibits at the hall and museum along with Tom's unique "Baseball Researcher" blog. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss how an automatic strike zone may win the weekend...someday. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast

Episode 110: Will Leitch: Baseball, Books, and the Big Screen May 10, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author, MLB.com correspondent and Deadspin founder Will Leitch. The pair discuss Will's latest book, "How Lucky" along with his baseball roots, love of movies and how things have changed since he wrote his 2009 book "God Save the Fan." Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss a return to the game that won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 109: Daniel Horine: Making the Game Pop May 03, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined author Daniel Horine, the artist behind Pop Fly Pop Shop. Rob digs into what inspired Dan to combine comic books and baseball to create unique and memorable works of art. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss a pair of pitchers that won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 108: Dan Epstein: 70's State of Mind Apr 26, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob is joined author Dan Epstein. The pair touch on his first two baseball books focusing on the game in the 1970's, along with his latest book "The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson." Dan's work writing about music, plus his unique contribution during Rob's time at Fox Sports are also touched on. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss what Mad Bum did and didn't do over the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 107: Victor Rojas: Jack of All Things Apr 19, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Victor Rojas who is currently the general manager of the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. Rojas, the son of big leaguer Cookie Rojas, was a professional player and coach and then an MLB broadcaster for over a decade. The pair discuss Victor's childhood around the game and his winding path in baseball as an adult. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look at a streaking winner of the MLB weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 106: Felipe Alou and Peter Kerasotis: The Company of Greatness Apr 12, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by MLB great Felipe Alou along with the co-author of his autobiography, Peter Kerasotis. The trio discuss Alou's success on the field and in the dugout, with a focus on the pioneering influence his generation had on the game. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on an MLB weekend chock full of winners. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 105: Lauren Meyer: Highlighting the Untold History Apr 05, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by documentary filmmaker Lauren Meyer as the pair discuss her acclaimed project, "The other Boys of Summer." Rob and Lauren discuss the genesis of the project along with the impact of the film. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on the first weekend of the MLB season to find out who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 104: Tom House: The Mind of a Mound Mechanic Mar 29, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former Major League pitcher and coach Tom House. The pair discuss the characters House crossed paths with in his life in the game and how he approaches the science of pitching. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on who won the weekend, including a shout out to the collegiate softball ranks. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 103: Tony Adams and Bradford William Davis: SABR Research Award Winners Mar 22, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by two SABR Research Award winners. First, Tony Adams discusses his work detailing the Astros scandal. And then Bradford William Davis discusses his writing on social issues in Major League Baseball. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 102: Amanda Smith: Historical Fantasy Baseball Mar 15, 2021

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former author and podcast host Amanda Smith. The pair discuss her book, ""Le Renard Agente: the Silver Fox At War," following real life baseball player Chase Utley into a world of historical fantasy. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

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