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Bonus Episode: Former MLB Pitcher Jerry Blevins Stops by the Library
Episode 48
When I came across the article on Sports Illustrated titled, “Don’t Kid Yourself, Field of Dreams is a Bad Movie,” I had to talk with Jerry Blevins to hear his story. And it’s not what you think. We …
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 3: Part 3, The Greatest Myth in Baseball History
Episode 47
In the finale of this 3-part series, I dive into the myths and misconceptions about Shoeless Joe Jackson, one of the most well-known ballplayers to fans and non-fans around the world, including his a…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 2: Part 2, The Greatest Myth in Baseball History
Episode 46
In this episode, I explore the nature of the dysfunctional relationship between White Sox teammates, and the bitterness of one player that may have cost his teammates their baseball careers. Also, I’…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 1: The Greatest Myth in Baseball History
Episode 45
The 1919 Black Sox World Series fix and the 1921 trial are fascinating for not only what we know, but for what we are still discovering a hundred years later. From myths about motivations to cheat, t…
Published on 10 months ago
Season 3 Teaser and Review Contest Announcement
Episode 44
Here's a brief teaser for season 3, where I open with a 3-part series on the fascinating 1919 Black Sox scandal and the endless myths that surround the event. I also describe a review contest and som…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 14: In Search of a Catch
Episode 43
In the finale of Season 2, I talk with hall of fame historian Tim Wiles about a real-life Field of Dreams story that predated W.P. Kinsella’s book by ten years. Did Kinsella know about this field and…
Published on 1 year ago
Ep. 13: The Field
Episode 42
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating collision of fantasy and reality surrounding the iconic field in Dyersville, Iowa. Truth is often stranger than fiction—and this magical ballfield is no…
Published on 1 year ago
Ep. 12: After Iowa
Episode 41
In this episode, we reveal the pivotal edits made just before the film’s release, including a bold title change that angered many involved. We also examine how audiences across the country responded …
Published on 1 year ago
Ep. 11: Heartbeat of a Dream
Episode 40
What composer James Horner attempted with Field of Dreams had never been done. In this episode, we look at the unorthodox, emotional score that Horner created on the fly. We also discuss a man who ha…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Ep. 10: Better Than Magic
Episode 39
In this episode, I explore more of the strange happenings on set, and the amazing coordination of the final scene. I also discuss the incredible story of Dwier Brown, who was processing the recent de…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago