Is This A Great Game, Or What?

Back in 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming our friend Scott Van Pelt to the podcast. For years, he and Tim Kurkjian have been staples on ESPN, but it’s their segments together that have truly made the internet smile. This episode originally ran on July 9th, 2024. Their shared home state of Maryland gave rise to one of the great recurring bits — Scott cracking Tim up with his take o...

Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff are back at it again—and this time the hype is all about the incredible World Baseball Classic and one player who says the experience ranks as a career highlight. With the clocks set back, it means we’re one step closer to the start of the regular season. Tim also shares a few standout young players he had the chance to see during his time in Florida and A...

Big partnership news to start the show! A huge thank you to  @foulterritoryshow  Network for bringing us on board for the 2026 season. We’re incredibly grateful to their team for embracing our little show. The best part? Nothing changes for you as a listener! Tim is at Spring Training and fired up to talk about everything he’s seen so far. The impact of the World Baseball Cla...

We said goodbye to an absolute legend, Bill Mazeroski. He also earned a spot on Tim’s All-Defense Team—alongside several other incredibly skilled defenders. We also recapped Jeff’s weekend adventure involving a pool of ice water (a bold but smart move, Jeff). Eddie Murray was a major topic this week as we celebrated his birthday, along with so many other great baseball birthdays. We also remembere...

We’re running the full gambit on the show this week with Tim Kurkjian and his son, Jeff. If you’re interested in attending Jeff’s live event, visit GreatGameOrWhat.com for details — we’d love to see you there. With Spring Training underway, no one is more excited than this father-son duo. We also couldn’t let the day pass without celebrating Michael Jordan’s birthday and debating the best No. 62 o...

The Super Bowl is DONE, which means for some teams, pitchers and catchers report TODAY! This is what we’ve been waiting for all offseason. Spring Training is here, and this is when our show hits primetime. We can’t thank you enough for being along for the ride — and don’t forget to hit subscribe! Today, we dive into Tim Kurkjian’s all-time favorite Spring Training stories, featuring warthogs, bicy...

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian can’t help but be fascinated (once again) by the lingering snow from the storm—though their dogs are clearly over it. Big shoutout to our SABR friends in Las Vegas: thanks for having us, and welcome to the family to those who are new! Jeff quizzes Tim on Grammy nominees and winners, and surprisingly, Tim holds his own. How would you have done? If you love this country, you’ll...

SNOWED IN! We had a blast recording this episode from home—both of us snowed in (outside, of course). Tim was rescued by the plows just in time to hit record. Jeff, meanwhile, somehow still made it to his full-time job. On This Date in Baseball History , we tip our caps to “my man” and Harold Reynolds. And whenever Tim breaks out the cards, you know it’s going to be a good time. We also settle the...

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones will join Jeff Kent as the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Longtime Hall of Fame voter Tim Kurkjian weighs in with his thoughts, including the one other player he voted for who fell short this year. We break down Beltrán’s playoff performances, along with the lingering controversy surrounding sign-stealing. For Jones, we marvel once again at his elite...

Don Mattingly just took a job that lets him work alongside his son, so we couldn’t think of a better guest to have on. Oh—and he also happens to be one of Tim’s favorite players to cover back in the day.  We cover everything from fishing for 200-pound fish to talking hitting with Ted Williams, plus a shared love of country music and Don’s questionable knowledge of Lou Gehrig. Widely known as one o...

It wouldn’t be a father-son podcast without some exciting family news, right? There’s another Kurkjian joining the mix! Jeff kicks off the show by sharing the big announcement, while Tim adds to the excitement and sends birthday wishes to a very special family member. Alex Bregman headlines the offseason with his signing by the Chicago Cubs—but who’s next to fall in the free-agent market? Plus, Ti...

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian entertain us with their knowledge of—and deep love for—the game. If you’re new to the show, welcome to another offseason edition. You’ll find a home here if you love baseball and enjoy sharing that passion with family. This week, Tim and Jeff share personal updates, including the exciting news of Tim’s fourth grandchild and the return of his dog, Rexie—an adventure Tim will e...

If you haven't listened to part one yet, STOP and go back one week and start with that episode. The best moment from each of our interviews from this year especially made just for you. These include Joe West, Harold Reynolds, Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Billy Wagner, plus so many others.  Make sure to let us know who you would like to join us in 2026 because we would love to have them on the...

Merry Christmas and a belated Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrated! We’re excited to bring you part one of our two-part year-end recap, featuring some of our favorite moments with our incredible guests this year. Cal Ripken Jr. joined us with his son around Father’s Day, Andy Kurkjian (Tim’s oldest brother) stopped by to talk about their late brother Matt on Lou Gehrig Day, and Dan Le Batard, as a...

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian are back with another offseason podcast, breaking down a few of the biggest moves teams made following the Winter Meetings. But the real highlight? They kick off the holiday spirit early with a special Team Tim Christmas celebration. After spending some quality time together, the duo recaps everything from shoveling snow to hanging TVs—proving once again they can do it all. I...

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian dive into the election of Jeff Kent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame—plus the players who just missed the cut, the steroid-era debates, and more. It’s a deeper dive than you usually hear from these two, but a warranted one, offering an interesting contrast between Jeff (born in 1993), who grew up watching these players, and Tim, who has been a Hall of Fame voter for what...

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian recap their Thanksgiving trip to Florida, including the results of their big golf match (though one of them wasn’t eager to offer many details). Tim also shares a bold move he made at the airport. With the Winter Meetings beginning this weekend, Tim reflects on some of his favorite stories from his early days as a young writer. He’ll be covering the events for ESPN from Brist...

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian are bringing you fresh content every week throughout the offseason—every move, every storyline, all the offseason action. They’ve got it covered. You’ll also get the classic segments you love, including On This Date in Baseball History and Team Tim . And since it’s Thanksgiving, we couldn’t resist giving this episode a festive twist… let’s just say Tim’s team will have you go...

Tim Kurkjian, an expert on all things baseball, is joined by his son Jeff for Is This A Great Game, Or What? If you’re new to the show—welcome! Be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening, and thank you in advance. For our regular members of the family, welcome back to our offseason run of the podcast. Expect weekly episodes—sometimes even more. We kick things off with Jeff’s move to...

This offseason, you’ll hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian every Tuesday, bringing you more great baseball content each week. This week marks our very first DOUBLE PLAY episode — a look back at one of the best interviews from the previous season. While in Cooperstown for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, Tim and Jeff sat down with the greatest catcher of all time, Johnny Bench . A huge thank yo...

Ken Rosenthal is a household name in baseball. You’ve seen him on the field during some of the game’s biggest moments, but he’s also one of the finest writers the sport has ever known. One day, we’re certain he’ll take his rightful place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Ken and Tim go way back to their days competing at rival newspapers in Baltimore during the 1980s. As Ken tells it, though,...

Well folks, that’s a wrap on the 2025 baseball season! The Los Angeles Dodgers have repeated as champions — but of course, you already knew that. Now, we bring you Tim Kurkjian’s in-depth breakdown of the 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays — and what made it the best World Series Tim has ever covered. We’ll also take a look at some key On This Date moments in baseball...

Thank you for what has been an absolutely incredible season of baseball and an amazing run for this podcast (can't wait for next year). We’re celebrating Halloween with unforgettable memories and a Team Tim episode that’s sure to blow your spooky socks off (with a little help from a special family guest). We recap the games in Los Angeles — packed with unbelievable baseball moments, including anot...

Dan Shulman has done far more than just dabble in baseball — calling the game has been his life’s work (alongside being a great father). His son, Ben Shulman, has followed in his footsteps, making play-by-play broadcasting his own career. In fact, Dan and Ben have made history as the first father-son duo to ever call the same World Series. Dan serves as the television play-by-play voice of the Blu...

Our last interview with Harold Reynolds brought out quite a few great Bo Jackson stories—and Tim has an update on what Bo himself thought about them. After that, of course, we dive straight into the World Series. We hope you’re enjoying the action as much as we are—it’s the perfect mix of dominant pitching and incredible hitting. Naturally, Tim got a little bored on the cross-country flight and st...