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- 🇺🇸US · Baseball#15300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Baseball#45100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Baseball#6030K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Baseball#7530K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Baseball#9630K to 100K
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Kent Mercker Pitched With Maddux, Smoltz and Glavine
Jun 23, 2026
1h 14m 50s
What Bryce Harper AND Manny Machado Wish They Did As Rookies
Jun 22, 2026
1h 00m 36s
What Mays Said To Bench, Plus Jeff Is BACK
Jun 18, 2026
51m 48s
Mike Schur Talks Pedro, Tom Hanks and Shohei
Jun 16, 2026
1h 13m 06s
Yordan Álvarez's latest feat, Wade Boggs' karaoke partner and Johnny Bench joins the Kurkjians
Jun 15, 2026
1h 11m 52s
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() Kent Mercker Pitched With Maddux, Smoltz and Glavine | Our hilarious guest is Kent Mercker, former MLB pitcher who spent 18 seasons in the big leagues and shared clubhouses with 17 Hall of Famers throughout his remarkable career. We dive into his experiences with Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, and Tom Glavine, getting an inside look at what made each of them such extraordinary players, competitors, and teammates. Plus, we’re never going to pass up a great Bobby Cox story, and Mercker has plenty of them. He threw a no-hitter, was part of a combined no-hitter, and accomplished something else that makes him the only player in baseball history to achieve all three. Find out what that unique distinction is in the interview. He’s also a proud girl dad, a role he considers one of his greatest accomplishments. He shares a memorable moment with Mark McGwire that we’re willing to bet you’ve never heard before, along with a Vin Scully story that absolutely gave us chills. Thanks for listening or watching, and thank you always for being a part of our family! Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 14m 50s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() What Bryce Harper AND Manny Machado Wish They Did As Rookies | Spend Father’s Day with your favorite father-son baseball podcasting duo, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian! We cover all the latest happenings across Major League Baseball, but first, we kick things off with a Kurkjian Quandary about golf (yes, we love these). The Marlins are playing great baseball, and so is Bryce Harper. Harper and Manny Machado both reflect on how different the game is today, especially when it comes to facing pitching compared to when they first broke into the majors. Plus, the commissioner of the podcast, Mike Schur, shares a Quirkjiian that will have you thinking about unassisted triple plays in a whole new way. And on this date, we celebrate baseball legends Bobby Cox, Babe Ruth, and Willie Mays. We'd say that's a pretty strong lineup. Then we spin the Wheel of Kurkjian and talk all things baseball—it's kind of the perfect segment. Thanks so much for listening or watching, and thank you for being part of our family! To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. Win exclusive signed merchandise from Foul Territory and other prizes from Simon's Heart—visit justaball.org to learn how to enter for a chance to win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 00m 36s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() What Mays Said To Bench, Plus Jeff Is BACK | Jeff is back, Tim is visiting his new grandson, and life is good here on Is This A Great Game, Or What? A huge thank-you to Kelly Kurkjian for stepping in on our last episode—she was an absolute superstar! We start with Cal Raleigh, because he's simply the best. After a slow start to the season, he looks like he's finding his groove again. Nothing will top last year, of course, but it's great to see him back on track. We also discuss Jeff Hoffman's puzzling season and take a look at what baseball could look like in Las Vegas after getting a sneak peek of what's to come. Colt Keith leads off the Quirkjians segment, and a Hopp, Skip and Jump is finally complete—much to Tim Kurkjian's delight. In Three Cards in the Bathroom, Jeff shares a few favorites from his card collection, featuring some names that are sure to bring back memories. On This Date and Alphabest both turn into a celebration of Willie Mays. The legendary Hall of Famer is almost impossible to put into words, but we do our best—including sharing what Johnny Bench once said about him, a remarkable testament to Mays' character and impact. We wrap up the episode with an all-Team Tim lineup featuring the greatest pinch hitters of all time, inspired by Kelly's outstanding pinch-hitting performance earlier in the week. Thanks so much for listening and watching, and as always, thank you for being part of our family! Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 51m 48s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Mike Schur Talks Pedro, Tom Hanks and Shohei | Mike Schur is a TV writer and producer best known for creating Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. He also worked on The Office and played Mose, Dwight's delightfully odd cousin. Impressive credentials, of course—but most importantly to us, he's a massive baseball fan. That may even be underselling it. Mike joins Tim Kurkjian and Jeff to talk baseball, including the fact that both he and Tim were at Pedro Martínez's legendary 17-strikeout game against the Yankees. Was that the greatest pitching season ever? The three also dive into their shared love of storytelling and why the best baseball stories often stick with us as much as the games themselves. Is it any surprise that one of television's great writers appreciates a great story? Schur also praises the Brewers for their knack for pulling off incredible trades and shares his deep admiration for Shohei Ohtani, encouraging everyone to appreciate just how remarkable a player he is. And, of course, there's Mike's new book, Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love, co-authored with sportswriter Joe Posnanski. Released in May 2026, the book explores fandom across sports, music, and beyond, celebrating the passion that brings people together. Pick up a copy online or wherever books are sold. One quick editorial note: this episode was recorded on June 10, just one day before Jeff and his wife, Emily, welcomed their son, Bodie, into the world. Thanks so much for watching and listening, and thanks for being part of our family. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 13m 06s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Yordan Álvarez's latest feat, Wade Boggs' karaoke partner and Johnny Bench joins the Kurkjians | Kelly Kurkjian makes her show debut! She joins her dad, Hall of Famer Tim Kurkjian, as a special guest host given Jeff's excused absence. Tim will never stop talking about Kelly's free throw shooting prowess. Tim names his All-Childbirth team and names a new show commissioner. Plus, remembering awkward car rides with dad when Hall of Famers are on the phone! One glove wasn't enough to replace Tim's beloved A2000. Houston Astros star Yordan Álvarez's incredible first inning leads Takeaways. Milwaukee Brewers stud Jacob Misiorowski tees how Tim took up Pokemon cards. On This Date: Johnny Vander Meer's second no-hitter, and a couple important birthdays. Plus, hear how Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench warmly celebrated Tim and family in Cooperstown. Kelly drops her team "Pop Pop's Home Team" Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 11m 52s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Will The Tigers Deal Skubal? Plus Labor Negotiations✨ | Tigerslabor negotiations+4 | — | — | — | TigersSkubal+5 | SeatGeekTERRITORY10 | 55m 31s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Steve Sparks, Knuckleballer Turned Incredible Storyteller✨ | storytellingbaseball+4 | Steve Sparks | GameChangerASPCA | — | Steve SparksRichie Sexson+6 | SeatGeekTERRITORY10 | 1h 01m 18s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() The Hardest Throw From A Starting Pitcher✨ | baseballpodcast+5 | — | Foul Territory Network | — | ShoheiTim+8 | ASPCA | 1h 00m 08s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Save, Start, Save, Start, Save, WHAT?✨ | Lou Gehrig Daybaseball history+3 | — | AlphabestGameChanger | Fenway Park | Lou Gehrig DayJacob deGrom+3 | — | 52m 11s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Lou Gehrig Day With Boog Sciambi✨ | ALSbaseball+5 | Boog Sciambi | Project Main StreetChicago Cubs+1 | — | Boog SciambiALS+6 | — | 44m 58s | |
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| 6/1/26 | ![]() Christopher Sanchez and Chris Sale Stand Alone✨ | baseball historyLou Gehrig Day+5 | Christopher Sanchez | Washington Nationals | — | Christopher SanchezLou Gehrig Day+6 | — | 43m 24s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Did Tim Kurkjian Jinx The Cubs On SVP?✨ | Cubsbaseball history+5 | Tim Kurkjian | SVPFoul Territory Network+1 | — | CubsTim Kurkjian+6 | MackWeldonFOUL | 53m 13s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Mike Toomey Shares His Favorite Scouting Stories✨ | scouting storiesbaseball+3 | Mike Toomey | — | — | scoutingbaseball+5 | SeatGeekTERRITORY10 | 58m 33s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Baseball Team of Players Who Served Our Country✨ | Memorial Daybaseball history+4 | — | — | — | Memorial Daybaseball+7 | MackWeldonFOUL | 41m 05s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() A No-No Bid Becomes Walk-Off Loss✨ | pitchinghitting+4 | — | Foul Territory Network | — | pitchinghitting+7 | — | 50m 17s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Eric Nadel On Nolan Ryan With An Eye Patch | Eric Nadel is a National Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster, and along with Tim Kurkjian, that gives us TWO Hall of Famers on this episode (plus, Jeff is here too). Eric has covered the Texas Rangers for almost 50 years, and the stories he shared are incredible. We laughed so hard our cheeks hurt afterward. From taking Mike Emrick’s job to Municipal Field being better known as “Iowjima,” my gosh, we couldn’t stop laughing with him. Little-known fact: Eric helped Tim find his first house in Dallas, where both of his kids were born. These two have an incredible amount of history together, and this interview is long overdue. We couldn’t be happier to bring it to you. Thanks for listening. Make sure to subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening right now because it means a lot to us. Thanks for being a part of our family! If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 58m 46s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() One Start But EIGHT Wins? | Tim is back from Detroit after calling a very exciting Tigers game. Plus, Jeff purchased a bit of a surprise for his dad for the next time he visits to record the podcast. The Takeaways explain just how good the Braves are — and why. Plus, we discuss the importance of the utility infielder, a role that’s more valuable now than ever. Aaron Ashby could do something that would make us absolutely lose our minds. Michael King cannot be stopped. Chase Burns faced James Wood, which got the Kurkjians feeling some sort of way. And is it Davis Kane or Kane Davis? On This Date in Baseball History: Reggie Jackson and Brooks Robinson’s birthdays bring two very different stories surrounding those Hall of Famers. Jim Sundberg gives us maybe one of our favorite Nolan Ryan stories. Randy Johnson is perfect, and one last story leads us to our Team Tim! Take a moment, as a favor, to follow or subscribe wherever you choose to listen or watch. And if you haven’t checked out our socials yet, follow @GreatGameOrWhat to do that too! Thanks for being a part of our family! To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 52m 53s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Tallest Outfield EVER! | We follow up on the tallest outfield ever — consisting of Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, and Aaron Judge — and with a little insight, it seems we may finally have confirmation. Thanks to some serious research and people-searching, Tim Kurkjian may have figured it out. Paul Skenes got things back under 2.00, which, are we really surprised? After that tough start to the season, he was able to settle right back in. And Cal Raleigh finally broke a streak no player ever wants to see happen. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami and his true outcomes couldn’t be truer. On This Date, we talk Tony Perez, Dwight Gooden, and Willie Mays as a New York Met. Plus, it wouldn’t be an episode without Walter Johnson coming up more than once. You’ll see him again in Three Cards in the Bathroom, surprisingly. The Alphabest “H” hitter and pitcher create a stir, but not as much as the same-name Team Tim. Tim seems relieved when he finally gets the entire team out. HE CAN REST now that he’s done with this list. As always, check out our website for more details on how to send Tim messages at any time. And of course, thanks for being a part of our family. Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 56m 06s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Ben Zobrist's Final Game Has To Be A First | Former Cubs star Ben Zobrist joins us to talk about thriving under pressure: on the field and in life. From faith and family to leadership and his coaching work, this conversation dives into what it really takes to show up when it matters most. We talk about playing for Joe Maddon for two different teams, multiple World Series runs (including the historic one with the Cubs) and about his final game. Even Tim was taken back by Jeff's question, doesn't happen too often that Jeff catches him off guard! His new book, Prepare for the Pressure, releases July 7 and is available for pre-order wherever books are sold (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more). In it, Ben shares nine transformative principles to help you rise to any occasion, on or off the field. Visit https://www.championforward.org/ for more information on about Ben Zobrist. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 53m 05s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() The Greatest Bobby Cox Story Of All Time | Today we celebrate moms, and we also remember one of the greatest managers of all time, Bobby Cox, who recently passed away. We’re throwing it back to Jeff Francoeur joining the show two years ago and sharing one of the all-time great stories about his former manager. Our thoughts are with Bobby’s family, and we thank him for all the incredible memories. Team Tim is all about Mother’s Day this week, but you’ll have to wait until the end for that conversation. Both Tim and Jeff take time to give credit to the amazing mothers in their lives, which leads to some legendary mom stories along the way. Fernando Tatis Jr. is historically struggling right now — something that definitely can’t be said about Mason Miller. Is Miller already making a Cy Young case? Tim Kurkjian weighs in. Plus: the Cubs’ winning streak, the Red Sox pitching staff, and the Rays continuing to pile up runs. Cal Raleigh makes another appearance in the Quirkjians, though he probably won’t love the reason why. Plus, don’t bet on the Padres in the first inning, but oddly enough, the Nationals might help you win some money. And are the Yankees putting together the tallest outfield ever assembled? They may actually have a record on their hands. As always, we appreciate your support as we continue to grow the show. Please take a moment to subscribe or follow wherever you listen — it truly means a lot. Thank you for being part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 42m 46s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Thank You Ted Turner and John Sterling, The Game Will Miss You✨ | baseballgame changers+3 | — | — | — | baseballTed Turner+5 | — | 56m 43s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Buck Showalter On The DH, Max Scherzer's Batting, Basketball Referees✨ | baseballpitching rules+4 | Buck Showalter | Foul Territory Network | — | Buck ShowalterMax Scherzer+4 | BlueChewFOUL | 1h 01m 27s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Matt Olson Making A Case, Ohtani Blunder, All Derby Team✨ | Kentucky Derbybaseball history+4 | — | — | — | Kentucky DerbyMatt Olson+5 | Mint MobileCODE | 49m 04s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Elly De La Cruz Conversation, Drew Romo Homers, Nick Kurtz Walks✨ | Elly De La Cruzbaseball history+5 | Tim Kurkjian | Foul Territory Network | — | Elly De La Cruzbaseball+8 | — | 48m 11s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Joe Buck On ESPN Jeopardy, Brockmire and The Hall of Fame✨ | Joe BuckESPN Jeopardy+5 | Joe Buck | ESPNBrockmire | CooperstownSt. Louis | Joe BuckESPN Jeopardy+6 | SeatGeekTERRITORY10 | 50m 45s | |
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