The Joy of Baseball Podcast

On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedy writer, producer, and lifelong Padres fan Justin Halpern! Justin shares how baseball helped him find confidence as a shy kid, what it was like pitching to the legendary Tony Gwynn, and how his love of the game has followed him into his writing career.

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On a special World Series episode of the Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by the delightful Lindsey Mitchell Storc. Lindsey shares her experience of growing up with her brother and Milwaukee outfielder Garrett Mitchell and watching him compete at the highest level.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by their friend, former NL MVP and six-time All-Star Joey Votto! Joey shares how curiosity shaped his approach to hitting and how his passion for learning has only grown since stepping away from the game.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and beloved baseball storyteller Bob Kendrick. Bob shares how his love of baseball led him to the museum, the profound impact Buck O’Neil had on his life, and his passion for keeping the stories of the Negro Leagues alive.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by their good friend, legendary actor and comedian, AND Cubs fan Nick Offerman. Nick shares how his love of baseball was passed down from his father and became a lasting part of his family’s identity.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by legendary sports broadcaster and baseball superfan Bob Costas. Bob reflects on the emotional final chapter of his broadcasting career, shares some of his favorite memories covering baseball, and looks back on what made him fall in love with the game.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedian and actor Andy Richter! Andy shares how he found his love for baseball through the tension and drama of the game. They talk about the emotional roller coaster of being a fan and why even a rainy day with a terrible seat can become a memory you never forget.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by actor and comedian Bill Glass, best known for his role as “Dr. Rick” in Progressive Insurance commercials. Together, they talk about the joy found in the baseball community and Bill’s own journey to finding career success, proving it’s never too late to hit your stride.

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On this week’s episode, Joe and Molly are joined by comedian, actor, and writer Alex Edelman. Alex shares his lifelong love of the Boston Red Sox and how his experience working with the team gave him an entirely new perspective on fandom.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by legendary documentary filmmaker and storyteller Ken Burns. Ken shares his lifelong love of baseball, how the game has shaped the stories he tells, and the profound impact Buck O’Neil had on the way he sees the world.

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On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedy writer, producer, and one of their dearest friends, Megan Amram. Megan shares how she unexpectedly became a die-hard Dodgers fan after only recently falling in love with baseball. Together, they talk about the magic of finding a new passion when you least expect it.

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This week on The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly sit down with Detroit Tigers play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti. Jason reflects on how he fell in love with the game and the deeper purpose he finds in his craft inside the booth. Together, they bond over what makes baseball such a uniquely joyful game to watch and call.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us live this afternoon. We hope you enjoyed the first episode of the podcast and can’t wait to share the rest of this season with you.

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The inaugural episode of The Joy of Baseball is here! Joe and Molly kick things off with none other than legendary television writer and producer, die-hard Red Sox fan, and, of course, one of their closest friends, Mike Schur. Mike recalls the memories that shaped his lifelong love of the Red Sox (even when they made it extremely difficult), and how that fandom brought him an unexpected sense of comfort during one of the darkest times.

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