You don't have to like baseball to like this episode!
First, Kelly Moore shares the story of Jackie Mitchell, a young woman who struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Next, Bailey Mazik of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory sheds some light on the baseball playing spy, Moe Berg.
Amber Estes Thieneman and Mick Sullivan perform "Summertime," plus ... Show More
May 2024
The Moth Radio Hour: Obama, Jackie, and the All Star Game
In this hour, a professional impersonator gets an unusual gig, a journalist is befuddled by the facts, and a brother sister duo who really love baseball. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of ... Show More
57m 11s
Apr 2021
Michelle Phillips (Part 1)
In the first part of a 2-part episode, singer, actress and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michelle Phillips looks back on her seven decades in the entertainment business and regales Gilbert and Frank with tales of the wild days and crazy nights of The Mamas and the Papas, one of the m ... Show More
1h 5m
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
Apr 2022
The Troupe of Ten feat. Malia Baker, Kelly Jenrette & Kenny Leu
Malia Baker (The Baby-Sitters Club, Are You Afraid of the Dark), Kelly Jenrette (The Handmaid's Tale, All-American: Homecoming) and Kenny Leu (A Shot Through the Wall, Midway) headline a story about a troupe of actors who always bring down the house, until they're nearly brought ... Show More
22m 54s
Dec 2020
‘Country Strong’ With Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, and Liz Kelly
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, and Liz Kelly join Kelly Canter on the tour bus as they revisit the 2010 drama ‘Country Strong’ starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Garrett Hedlund, Leighton Meester, and Tim McGraw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi ... Show More
1h 38m
Dec 2024
Amanda Gorman Read By Jacqueline Green
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to dance and sing and shine in front of a huge crowd. And one day she would find her voice, and do just that… Her name… is Amanda. [This episode originally aired in October, 2021.]
About the NarratorJacqueline Green followed he ... Show More
11m 38s