In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss fond memories of Tom Wilhelmson, before sharing a recap of Jeff’s Louisville Slugger visit, finding Pete Browning's grave, and trying to locate Chicken Wolf’s. The hosts touch on minor league name rebranding initiatives by John Oliver and brainstorm suggestions for the Erie SeaWolves. The episode also features notable historical baseball debuts and achievements from June 20th, including Bob Welch, Ivan Rodriguez, and Miguel Cabrera. The main segment focuses on the life and career of forgotten 19th-century baseball player Dave Orr. Finally, the Wax Packs Heroes game segment highlights memorable cards and players, including Jeff Reed and Kevin Mitchell.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:29 Baseball Memories and Anecdotes 01:37 Show Milestones and Listener Updates 03:07 Louisville Baseball Trip Highlights 06:12 Minor League Rebranding with John Oliver 10:11 Historical Baseball Debuts and Events 16:31 The Story of Dave Orr 29:25 Wax Pack Heroes: New Season 32:49 Scoring System and Pack Selection

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We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark welcome listeners to another engaging dive into baseball history from the historic Eric Bedard studio. They begin with an amusing discussion on favorite saxophonists, highlighting Nationals reliever Jose Ferrer, who is self-teaching the saxophone via Youtube, it’s going great. They also discuss a surprising story about former MLB player Eric Anthony discovering his biological father was a Dodgers legend. They recount events in baseball history, including significant player debuts and unique player nicknames, and cover the important contributions of Jefferson Burdick to baseball card collecting. The episode wraps up with the climax of Wax Packs Heroes, with a dramatic game seven showdown featuring baseball cards from 1984, ultimately crowning this season's champion.

00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 00:46 Warming Up with BP Segment 00:59 Saxophone Shenanigans 03:46 Baseball Family Discoveries 07:37 Historic Debuts and Player Highlights 15:28 Jefferson Burdick: The Ultimate Collector 25:32 Sweet Bread Bailey: A Forgotten Name 30:14 Wax Packs Heroes 01:06:52 Champ Summers: A New Meme 01:09:50 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss the impact of baseball in music videos, particularly MC Hammer's 'Too Legit to Quit,' featuring several pro athletes. The hosts provide updates on real-life events and baseball history, including Dick Schofield's unique playing stats, the Rockies' poor performance, and controversies around John Rocker's appearance on Survivor. The show wraps up with an exciting round of Wax Packs Heroes, showcasing baseball cards from 1985, including Mike Scott, Eddie Murray, and Tony Gwynn.

Grid For A Cure - https://youtube.com/live/a1jT4hyZ2Ns?feature=share Jeff Pearlman - John Rocker clip - https://youtu.be/XwwGmgYyfCA?si=aLdoQACJ5f4ha3Fk

00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 01:10 Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Oakland Ballers 03:41 Baseball in Music Videos 09:41 Listener Emails and Corrections 13:29 Rockies' Struggles and Immaculate Grid 17:58 Turkey Mike Donlin Stories 22:24 John Rocker on Survivor 34:18 Wax Pack Heroes 01:09:23 Wrapping Up and Announcements

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We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/

#podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards