Cooperstown Conversations

THE OFFICIAL PODCAST OF THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

Episode 11 - The Fall Classic

Oct. 2012 

On our November Show we take a look at how artifacts from the 2012 World Series made their way from the field to the Autumn Glory Exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 10 - A Busy Couple of Weeks in Cooperstown

Sept. 2012 

On the October show we look back at the busy month we've had in Cooperstown - bringing you two interviews. Manager of School Programs Julie Wilson talks with two alums from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, while Senior Director of Communications and Education Brad Horn talks with Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 9 - Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 2012 

On our September Show we continue our discussion of 2012's historic achievements with curator John Odell. We also present an interview with Rod Carew from the Hall's archives in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 8 - Pitcher Perfect

August 2012 

On our August show we take a look at some of the great pitching moments in 2012 and the artifacts that the Hall of Fame has received from those moments. We also relieve some of Hall of Fame Weekend with an interview with Barry Larkin, Tony Perez and Billy Williams. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 7 - Induction Month Special: From the Archives
July 2012 

On our July podcast we dive into the National Baseball Hall of Fame archives for a special look back at the first Induction, and the first Hall of Fame Game. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 6 - Fathers and Sons in Baseball
June 2012 

On our June Podcast we prepare for Fathers' Day by taking a look at how baseball connects generations. Phil Niekro also joins us to discuss the upcoming Hall of Fame Classic legends game to be held in Cooperstown on Fathers' Day Weekend. Finally, we open up the vault and listen to portions of the first Induction Ceremony, held back in June of 1939. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 5 - FENtennial: Fenway Park’s First 100 Years

May 2012

On May's show we focus on Fenway Park's historic 100th anniversary, and the Hall's newest exhibit, FENtennial. Guests include Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk, Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson, and Assistant Curator of New Media Lenny DiFranza. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 4 - Opening Day is Here

April 2012

On the April Show, we celebrate the return of baseball with Opening Day stories. We talk with Curator Erik Strohl about the history of Opening Day, discuss the meaning of fandom with actor and baseball fan James Denton, and look back on the 65th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic Opening Day in 1947 with Robinson's long-time friend and pen pal Ron Rabinovitz. Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 3 - Women in Baseball

March 2012

In our March show we look at women who have contributed to the National Pastime - both past and present. We also talk with Ozzie Smith about the upcoming season and remember the life and legacy of Gary Carter. Subscribe on iTunes.

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Episode 2 - Before You Can Say Jackie Robinson

February 2012

February's Show features an interview with the newest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Barry Larkin, as well as audio clips from a 1967 interview with Hall of Famer Buck Leonard taken from the Hall of Fame's archives. Subscribe on iTunes.

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Episode 1 - Election Time
January 2012

In our first episode Bert Blyleven and Jack O'Connell join us to discuss the BBWAA Hall of Fame Elections. Subscribe on iTunes.

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