Not Taking It In Stride

We bring you another edition of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" with a bit of a patriotic theme throughout. Make sure to stick around for Tim Kurkjian's "All Independence Day" Team which is bound to make you laugh, or scratch your head. We open by hearing what Tim has been up to which truly will baffle the masses (don't worry, nobody was harmed in the making of the story). Plus the greatest number 25 and number 26 of all time, with little to no debate on these ones. How about Elly de la Cruz passing Tony Gwynn this early in his career? Kind of insane. The greatest Rangers player of all time, plus what has happened to Shohei Ohtani's swing? Thank you for being a part of our family, take a moment to send this to a friend and have them join as well! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

For Mets and Braves fans, you remember the Fourth of July, 1985, because of the strangest game maybe ever played in baseball history. We are joined this week by Ron Darling who pitched in that game for the New York Mets. Extra innings, fireworks at four in the morning, lots of rain and even more hits. We break down the box score of this game and take you there via Darling who came in to pitch at roughly three in the morning. These are the type of interviews we LOVE. Ron Darling is currently a broadcaster for the New York Mets, and we thank him so much for yucking it up about a game that happened forty years ago on July 4th! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

Welcome to another episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" For those who are new here, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian, a father-son duo, chat with you about baseball three days a week. This week, we take time to remember Dave Parker, who passed away on June 28th and is set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 27th. We get excited because it is finally July, the month that is second only to October for Tim. Cal Ripken on this date, had something huge happen in his career, so did both Bob Gibson and Walter Johnson (hey, did we ever tell you that...)When it comes to intentional walks, James Wood is doing it a lot this year but nobody did it better than Barry Bonds, we get some perspective on that. Two signatures that Tim got as a kid that have us baffled plus, and a special shoutout to a brand new podcast you definitely didn't know existed!Thanks for listening, spread the show to others by subscribing or following wherever you listen. Send it to a friend! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

It is HOT across the country and our players, and your favorite podcast hosts, are feeling the heat. The takeaways include just how good this one AL East team has really become. The Quirkjians will shock you when it comes to strikeout numbers not just from one player but from the entire league in 2025. They also touch on the excitement surrounding the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, and Jeff's take after living in Las Vegas for five years.On This Date, we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the captain. We also explore the best players to ever wear number 23 and number 24, one of which Tim says is very obvious. We hear Tim's greatest Marlins player of all time, in spirit of guest from the previous episode, Dan Le Batard. The answer might suprise you given the small amount of time played for the team.And finally, we hear from another Seamhead, you can send your audio note to [email protected] explaining what makes you a Seamhead as well. Thank you so much for listening and as always, thanks for being a part of our family.   Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

Dan Le Batard is our guest this week and it's about time the roles are reveresed. Tim Kurkjian has been a guest with The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz for years, consistently cracking up at their hijanks and looks like, with very little baseball exchanged in those interviews. We kept with that tradition and found time to chat about both of their humble beginnings as newspaper writers. We also discuss some of the best Looks Likes of all time and promote a very big crossover between both of their respective shows! Thanks for listening/watching, make sure to follow and subscribe wherever you're listening and watching! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian are in the summer mood officially!! Feeling good about the baseball season well into June at this point, Tim provides us with an excellent of "summer" baseball players. We find out the rough start to Jeff's day on the highways of Pennsylvania. Tim finds out what an Instagram "Roll" is. We honor Rickey Henderson on this date in baseball history. And can cricket players really throw harder than Bob Gibson?Thank you so much for taking the time to listen, it means a whole lot. If you are a regular, thanks for being a part of our family. If you are new, welcome! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

In this episode, Jeff and Tim Kurkjian discuss their recent podcast with Cal Ripken Jr. and his son, Ryan. They delve into the meaning of social media slang, share humorous personal anecdotes, and transition into a detailed discussion about current baseball events, including player performances and quirky moments in the game. The episode highlights the challenges players face in today's game, records being set, and the fun side of baseball. In this episode, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian discuss the New York Yankees' struggles with scoring runs, the creation of an all-Seinfeld baseball team, and significant events in baseball history. They also rank Clayton Kershaw among the greatest players, highlighting his achievements and impact on the game. The conversation is interspersed with humorous anecdotes and reflections on the relationship between media and players.Jeff and Tim Kurkjian discuss the best players in baseball history, focusing on number 22, Clayton Kershaw, and the legacy of Cal Ripken Jr. They explore the challenges of selecting the greatest player for each MLB franchise, highlighting the impact of players like Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer. The conversation also touches on family connections in baseball and the importance of humor in the sport.Share the podcast with a friend or family member that loves baseball as much as we do. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

This is the episode we have all been waiting for. Legendary Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken Jr. returns to "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" but this time with his son, Ryan Ripken. In our Father's Day week celebration, we have brought these two together to chat with our father-son duo about the game we love and growing up around it. Ryan Ripken currently is a member of the media, with his very own show, but is a former professional baseball player and great basketball player, just like his dad. Tim, while he was a beat reporter, covered Cal Jr. in the 80's and the two have had a long standing friendship ever since then, even though we aren't allowed to actually say that when it comes to reporter-player (give me a break). Enjoy, share the show with a friend and thank you for listening/watching! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

It wouldn't be a Father's Day episode if Tim and Jeff were apart. This father-son broadcasting duo is at it again recapping great Father's Day games of the past and the happenings of June 15th, 2025 including the biggest trade of the 2025 season. Shohei will take the mound, we dive into that with a throwback clip to Phil Nevin, a former guest of the show, talking about managing Shohei's pitching schedule. We talk Quirkjians that will have you head scratching, brothers who did big things in the same inning and an update for Tim's new dog (spoiler, it's a stinky situation). Thank you for following and subscribing wherever you watch or listen to the show, it means a lot and means you are part of our family! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC

Welcome to another episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Take a minute, if you will, to write a review for the show and FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE wherever you are listening right now. That would help us out!Tim & Jeff Kurkjian have a big announcement, a new addition to the Kurkjian family. Aaron Judge is REALLY legit, especially in the first inning, the Astros are not. Tim got a late night text message from a current big league manager. Lefty pitchers just have something going on this season, which traditionally speaking isn't the case. We figure what has happened on this date in baseball history. We check off another number From Ozzie To Orel and Tim awards the greatest Cardinal of all time (the baseball team, not the Catholic Church). Thank you for listening and thank you for being a part of our family! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.  Joy Pop Productions LLC