Episode 451: Perry Barber

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by PERRY BARBER.

The legend returns to talk to the boys about her four decades behind the plate, whether or not we’re getting closer to a female umpire in the Major Leagues, her friendship with Chicago folk singer Steve Goodman, hanging out with Hillary Clinton and that crazy summer fifty years ago that put her front and center with Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase and the “Not Ready for Primetime Players”.

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Episode 450: William Brashler

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by WILLIAM BRASHLER.

The author joins the boys to talk about how basketball and a random phone call to James “Cool Papa” Bell provided inspiration for The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings, the biggest difference between his book and the movie (thanks Billy Dee Williams!), being on set with Richard Pryor and hanging out in Chicago with James Earl Ray, er…Jones.

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Episode 449: Vanessa Ivy Rose

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by VANESSA IVY ROSE.

The Hall of Fame DNA founder returns to talk to the boys about her most recent business venture, her friendship with Negro Leagues legend Ron “Schoolboy” Teasley, the recent shelving of Netflix’s proposed Prince documentary, her (and Lou’s) phenomenal taste in shoes and, for some reason, Shawn’s horrific fit game.

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