In this episode Erik interviews legendary baseball author Peter Golenbock, who has written over 60 books including 10 New York Times bestsellers. Peter shares fascinating stories about his journey from lawyer to sportswriter, his experiences collaborating on tell-all books with baseball personalities like Sparky Lyle, Billy Martin, and Graig Nettles, and reveals the inspiration behind his latest book "Baseball Heaven". Through colorful anecdotes and insights, Peter brings to life the characters from baseball's past and present, humanizing the players in a way that goes beyond mere statistics. Tune in for an engaging conversation with one of baseball literature's most prolific and influential authors.

This episode of the Erik Sherman Show features a conversation with New York Mets legend Art Shamsky, as he discusses his remarkable career and the lasting impact of the 1969 "Miracle Mets." Shamsky shares his journey from the Cincinnati Reds to the Mets, the influence of manager Gil Hodges, and the unforgettable 1969 World Series victory. He also reflects on the enduring brotherhood of the '69 Mets team and the trip he and his teammates took to visit an ailing Tom Seaver, which became the subject of his book with Erik Sherman, "After the Miracle." Tune in to hear insights, anecdotes, and the nostalgia of one of baseball's most incredible underdog stories.

In this episode of The Erik Sherman Show, Erik interviews Ray Negron, who has one of baseball's most endearing stories. As a kid caught spraying graffiti outside Yankee Stadium in 1973, Negron was given a second chance by George Steinbrenner and made a Yankee bat boy. Mentored by icons like Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin, and Thurman Munson, Negron went from the streets of the Bronx to becoming a pro baseball prospect drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now a prolific children's book author and film producer who has worked with Hollywood legends, Negron serves as the Community Affairs Advisor for the New York Yankees, ensuring veteran players and rookies promote the club’s tradition of pride and inspiration by visiting sick kids and supporting inner-city youth.