The crack of the bat! The smell of hot dogs! The towering home runs! In celebration of Opening Day, we've got two stories about America's Past-time.
Host: Larry Rosen
Storytellers:
Joseph Gallo learns about his father, and about baseball.
Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball stadium in the country.
The Moth would like to thank its listeners and s ... Show More
Aug 19
The Moth Radio Hour: Keep Calm and Carry On
In this hour, challenges that reveal one's truest self. The insatiable needs of an electronic pet, being forced to face one's fears, and the dogged pursuit of one's dreams. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and ... Show More
54m 11s
Mar 2022
David Ortiz: How to Swing for the Fences
A new baseball season is finally getting underway—bringing with it our enduring optimism. Baseball has helped see us through wars, depressions, and pandemics. It’s seen Jackie Robinson break down the color barrier 75 years ago this April, and players like Juan Marichal and Robert ... Show More
42m 41s
Oct 2022
"It's Very Baseball Vibes" (w/ Abbi Jacobson)
Carcasses out, readers! It's time to overserve yourselves with cultch. Because Abbi Jacobson is finally HERE! The co-creator and star of A League of Their Own on Amazon Prime Video joins Matt & Bowen on LC to discuss the baseball of it all, re-envisioning a beloved classic, Gilda ... Show More
1h 26m
May 2024
'The Acolyte' Trailer Breakdown, Plus Baseball x Fandom Crossover Doubleheader
It's time to play ball as Mal and Joe step up to the plate with Ben Lindbergh to discuss the latest trailer for 'The Acolyte' (10:11). Then, they bring to you their hotly anticipated fandom and baseball mash-up called "Something Something Baseball" (37:04). From drafting teams, t ... Show More
2h 23m