Episode 408: Lloyd Kaufman

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by LLOYD KAUFMAN.

Legendary director/producer Lloyd Kaufman joins the boys to talk about collecting baseball cards and how they likely made him root for the Cincinnati Reds, hanging out with Oliver Stone and George W. Bush at Yale (true story), how he got into film, founding Troma and keeping up with protégés James Gunn and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

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Episode 407: Michael Kremer

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by MICHAEL KREMER.

The volunteer director of the San Quentin baseball program joins the boys to talk about how he got involved coaching baseball at one of America’s most notorious prisons (and what people think when he tells them what he does), the history of baseball at San Quentin, the diversity and skill level of the players, celebrity sightings, whether or not and scouts have shown up and that one inmate who almost went pro.

You can make a donation to the San Quentin Baseball Program HERE.

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Episode 406: Penelope Spheeris

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by PENELOPE SPHEERIS.

The legendary director and screenwriter joins the boys to talk about her special friendship with the late-Tommy Lasorda Jr, her relationship with “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels, the iconic film she turned down, how Donald Trump ended up in one of her movies, breaking David Spade’s “comedy balls” and, of course, “Wayne’s World”.

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Episode 405: Jay Jaffe

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by JAY JAFFE.

Just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of JAWS, the author of The Cooperstown Casebook and senior writer at FanGraphs joins the boys (for the sixth time!) to break down his 2024 Hall of Fame ballot, predicts who will be joining Jim Leyland in Cooperstown this July, wonders whether or not Chase Utley’s plaque will include his soul patch when he ultimately gets to 75% and reveals the player that he can’t wait to NOT vote for.

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Episode 404: Dirty Dango

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by DIRTY DANGO.

The TNA wrestling star joins the boys to preview this year’s Hard to Kill pay-per-view, growing up a Boston Red Sox fan, his family history making bats (and syrup!), that time his grandpa played against the famed Kansas City Monarchs, debuting at WrestleMania and whether or not it was more or less nerve wracking than throwing out the first pitch prior to a Tampa Bay Rays game.

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The HOVG Podcast: 2023 Top Ten Episodes (Part One)

After eight years and more than 400 episodes, it would be really easy to coast and put out a “didja hear about this?” podcast, but we strive to do something different from week to week.

From a late night cue card king to a cheese-rolling champ. From our annual visit from everyone’s favorite “Cooperstown correspondent” to a guy who is educating Scotland about America’s pastime. We’ve covered it all and then some.

Oh, and did we mention Jon Freakin’ Hamm? We even celebrated our 400th episode AND introduced the world to Princemas!

Now, without further ado… what were the top ten listened to episodes of The Hall of Very Good Podcast?

Here you go!

The HOVG Podcast: 2023 Top Ten Episodes (Part Two)

After eight years and more than 400 episodes, it would be really easy to coast and put out a “didja hear about this?” podcast, but we strive to do something different from week to week.

From a late night cue card king to a cheese-rolling champ. From our annual visit from everyone’s favorite “Cooperstown correspondent” to a guy who is educating Scotland about America’s pastime. We’ve covered it all and then some.

Oh, and did we mention Jon Freakin’ Hamm? We even celebrated our 400th episode AND introduced the world to Princemas!

Now, without further ado… what were the top ten listened to episodes of The Hall of Very Good Podcast?

Here you go!