• Episode 296 - The Babe You Forgot, Babe Phelps
    2025/08/16

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover some fresh headlines around the game — including Mariano Rivera going down at Yankees Old-Timers’ Day, Jen Pawol breaking barriers behind the plate, and Fernando Rodney still firing arrows in Canada at age 48. The main topic this week is Babe Phelps, one of baseball’s many “Babes,” but maybe the quirkiest of the bunch. From hitting .367 as a catcher, to Casey Stengel roasting his pitch-calling, to being nicknamed “The Grounded Blimp” after refusing to fly, Phelps collected as many roommate stories as base hits. Along the way, we meet a young Pee Wee Reese moving hotel furniture in his sleep, Tom Zachary hiding wallets on the floor, and even Babe Ruth bunking with Phelps on the road. The episode wraps up with another round of Wax Pack Heroes, tearing open some cardboard to see which stars and oddballs pop out this week.

    00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:13 Upcoming Milestone Episode 01:52 Yankees Old Timers Game 04:21 Jen Powel 08:08 Fernando Rodney's New Chapter 10:52 Baseball Players and Pokemon Cards 13:51 Babe Phelps: The Forgotten Babe 27:36 Wax Pack Heroes 48:16 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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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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    51 分
  • Episode 294 - Why The Naked Gun’s Baseball Scene Is a Hall of Fame Comedy Moment
    2025/08/09

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Shin-Soo Choo stepping in as director of Baseball Queen, a new reality series where former female athletes take on the challenge of learning baseball from scratch. They also cover some fresh player nicknames, memorable closer entrances, and notable big-league debuts. The main topic this week is the legendary baseball finale of the original The Naked Gun — packed with hilarious gags, surprising cameos, and behind-the-scenes baseball trivia that turned this ninth-inning chaos into one of the funniest sports scenes in movie history. The episode wraps up with another round of Wax Pack Heroes, ripping into a stack of 1988 baseball cards to see which stars, surprises, and forgotten names we uncover.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:38 Baseball Talk: Trade Deadline and Player Stats 03:57 Mariners Updates and Sin Chuchu's New Role 06:57 Little League World Series and Wholesome Moments 08:27 Two Strike Noise Origin and Baseball Nicknames 12:25 Debuts and Hall of Fame Discussions 17:02 Pop Culture and Baseball: The Naked Gun 40:00 Wax Pack Heroes: Baseball Card Game 57:51 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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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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  • Episode 294 - Denny McLain, A Jerk with a Fastball
    2025/08/01

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Mark’s recent experiences at Cooperstown's Hall of Fame induction, including interactions with various baseball legends like Johnny Bench, Juan Marichal, and Scott Rolen. The main topic this week is the notorious career of Denny McLain, detailing his rise to baseball stardom and subsequent fall due to controversies and legal troubles. The show wraps up with a preseason edition of Wax Pack Heroes, featuring a matchup of 1981 baseball cards.

    00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:02 Cooperstown Hall of Fame Experience 11:35 Debuts and Baseball History 17:23 Denny McLain: A Pitcher's Journey 41:52 Wax Pack Heroes Game 55:01 Closing Remarks 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/

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

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    58 分
  • Episode 293 - Cobb and Ruth's Golf Adventure
    2025/07/25

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark (providing in-depth and pointedly observant pre-recorded comments from Cooperstown during Ichiro's Hall of Fame induction) discuss the news of Jim Clancy's passing and the shocking charges against the newest Do-Not-Talk-About-List member, Dan Serafini, Chris Carter's career and recent milestones, and the Hall of Fame weekend's special team hats. This week’s main segment features the legendary rivalry between Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. The narrative dives into their ideological baseball differences and a historic charity golf series. Mark admits something about past Wax Pack Heroes games before the episode wraps up.

    00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:24 Ichiro's Hall of Fame Induction 01:07 BP Segment: Remembering Jim Clancy and Dan Serafini 03:03 Chris Carter's Career Highlights 05:47 Hall of Fame Weekend Hats 09:19 Main Segment: Ty Cobb vs. Babe Ruth 20:08 Wax Pack Heroes 20:54 Closing Remarks

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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

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    23 分
  • Episode 292 - 1985 World Series, Glenn Frey versus Prince
    2025/07/12

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark discuss a range of baseball history topics, starting with a critique of Justin Verlander's recent performances, a wind-induced balk in the 1961 All-Star game and its parallels today. The talk shifts to notable debuts, including Babe Ruth and Cal Raleigh, and some colorful history involving Hal McRae. The main segment features guest Marshall Garvey discussing his book on the 1985 World Series, highlighting key moments in pop culture, sports, and the captivating 1985 World Series. The episode blends historical insights with nostalgic anecdotes and rounds off with a fun session of Wax Pack Heroes featuring memorable baseball cards.

    Marshall Garvey: Twitter/X: @MarshallGarvey Official website: https://marshallpgarvey.com/ Instagram: marshalltheirish Bluesky: marshall8507.bsky.social Facebook: People can look me up there Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Interstate-85-Cardinals-Show-Me-American/dp/0826223273 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/interstate-85-marshall-garvey/1146352383?ean=9780826223272 University of Missouri Press: https://upress.missouri.edu/9780826223272/interstate-85/ Substack: https://marshallgarveyy.substack.com/

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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

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    1 時間 14 分
  • Episode 291 - Billy, The Mick and Whitey Go To The Copa
    2025/06/28

    In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark recount the infamous Brooklyn Yankees brawl at the Copa Cabana in 1957, involving Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, and other Yankees players. They share anecdotes about the mob-run nightclub and the fallout of the incident on the Yankees' season. The hosts also explore player histories and quirky trivia when unboxing a pack of re-packed wax baseball cards, revealing some gems like…listen to find out who. The episode includes some strange Rockies stories, lightning strikes, and Fernando Tatis, Jr. suing people.

    00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 01:23 SABR Convention Highlights 03:09 Player Investment Scams 07:00 Rockies Lawsuit Drama 13:45 All Ryan Meetup at Coors Field 15:33 Baseball Debuts on June 27th 23:47 The Copa Cabana Incident 38:39 Wax Packs Heroes: Unboxing and Discussion 01:02:42 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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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

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  • Episode 290 - Dave Orr, Gentleman of Leisure & Baseball
    2025/06/21

    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/

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

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  • Episode 289 - Jefferson Burdick -The Cardfather
    2025/06/07

    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/

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

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    1 時間 12 分