Episode 403: Vanessa Ivy Rose

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

Vanessa Ivy Rose, host of “Reclaimed: The Forgotten League”, returns to talk to the boys about her recent appearance on “Good Morning America”, finding a seemingly lost voice recording of her grandfather, Negro Leagues legend (and five-time Hall of Famer) Turkey Stearnes, whether or not we could see Hamtramck Stadium playing host to Major League Baseball and, of course, her lifelong love of Prince.

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Episode 402: Jon Hamm

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by JON HAMM.

The award-winning actor and lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan joins the boys to talk about growing up best friends with the son of Hall of Famer Ted Simmons, how close he came to becoming a Milwaukee Brewers fan, his favorite baseball stadiums to visit (and the food that goes along with them), the baseball role he would’ve loved to have tackled, his upcoming project with acclaimed director Ron Shelton and those three times he’s hosted “Saturday Night Live”.

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Episode 401: Brandon Steiner

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by BRANDON STEINER.

The founder of Steiner Sports and CollectibleXchange, returns to tell the boys about that time he beat Michael Jordan, how Jordan changed the game when it comes to sports marketing, shares his thoughts on holiday gift-giving and introduces his newest venture…StarStock.

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Episode 400: John Axford

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by JOHN AXFORD.

The former big league closer and 2011 Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year award recipient joins the boys for their 400^th episode to talk about the role he played in launching The Hall of Very Good Podcast, taking part in the World Baseball Classic, pitching in Milwaukee, his love of photography, reveals his Hollywood crush and, of course, gives a facial hair update.

Also…a fan favorite returns!

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Episode 399: Ron Cey

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by RON CEY.

The 1981 World Series MVP and author of Penguin Power joins the boys to talk about where he got his famous nickname, fraternity life at Washington State University (shout out Cougars!), playing with and against countless Hall of Famers, being on the field for Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run, that time, he’s sure, Shawn grandma witnessed his greatest game at Wrigley Field and, ultimately, why he chose to finally write a book about his career.

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Minisode: The Kid's Car

The hobby world is enamored with one of ones and a Montréal collector has a very unique one in his possession.

Nearly 50 years ago, then-rookie Gary Carter purchased a brand new Buick Riviera after appearing in just a handful of games for the Expos. For more than a decade, the Hall of Fame catcher's prized car has been sitting in storage, well-maintained, and looking for a new home.

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Episode 398: Patrick Healey and Chris Felix

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by PATRICK HEALEY and CHRIS FELIX.

The toy sculptor and artist/illustrator join the boys to talk about how two kids from Elder High School in Cincinnati ended up working for Kenner on one of the biggest toylines ever, their favorite Starting Lineup figures they’ve ever designed, the best (and worst) likenesses, the importance to get everything just right and who may or may not have been partially responsible for those super jacked Star Wars figures from the mid-90s.

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