Nuts About Baseball

This is the April 20, 2026 version of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up."  In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for the previous week, and he will provide a preview of the upcoming week's opponents and matchups.

David Bay, owner of Pendleton Hills Golf Course, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode.  David talks about the ups and downs while owning the golf course, as well as the current project to make it a "stay and play" destination, which will offer a variety of phenomenal amenities.

This is the April 13, 2026 version of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up."  In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for the previous week, and he will provide a preview of the upcoming week's opponents and matchups.

Eight listeners chose a Cincinnati Reds team between the years of 1980 and 1999 to determine which team was the best.  The teams were played against each other in a tournament (7-game series each round) through the Out of the Park Baseball computer simulator to determine a champion, with the winning listener taking home a $25 cash prize.

Milt Horner, Highlands High School Varsity Softball Coach, joins host Joe Grimme for this episode, as they talk about Milt's career, as well as other topics.  During his many years of coaching, Milt has helped influence countless young athletes in Greater Cincinnati, and he now heads a very successful program that has won several Ninth Region Championships while he has been involved.

This is the second episode of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up."  In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for the previous week, and he will provide a preview of the upcoming week's opponents and matchups.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Chris Schreiber, who has taken on a new challenge as the new Varsity Softball Coach at St. Henry High School after coaching ten (10) years at Notre Dame Academy.  Chris talks about those who have been influential to his coaching career, and he also provides some memories created while coaching his three (3) daughters.

This is the first episode of a season-long series called "Monday Morning Mop-Up."  In this series, episodes will be released every Monday morning, as host Joe Grimme will summarize and review the Cincinnati Reds performance for the previous week, and he will provide a preview of the upcoming week's opponents and matchups.

Host Joe Grimme wraps up Spring Training for the Cincinnati Reds during this short and sweet episode.  Take a listen, as he discusses the team overall, some individual performances, as well as what might be expected from the team during the 2026 season.

Eric Barth, Office Manager at Coldwell Banker, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about real estate.  With his many years of experience as a real estate appraiser and real estate agent, Eric provides helpful information and advice for anyone in the market who is buying or selling a home.

Three of the 4 coaches from last year's Regional Tournament Semi-Finals join host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about what to expect this season.  Brian Benzinger (Highlands), Kevin Gray (Beechwood), and Mike Hart (Conner) discuss their respective districts, as well as some players that they expect to make an impact in 2026.

Ron Verst, Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Bishop Brossart High School, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode.  Ron shares his thoughts about the team this year, as well as the excitement surrounding the brand-new Mustang Athletic Complex.

All you need to know to get ready for the World Baseball Classic is in this episode.  Host Joe Grimme briefly talks about the history and the format of the tournament, as well as the teams and players participating this year.

Nick Enginger, head varsity baseball coach at Newport Central Catholic, joins host Joe Grimme in this episode.  Nick talks about his playing and coaching career, as well as what you might expect from the Thoroughbreds in 2026.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme is joined by Briley Seiter, former Bellevue High School baseball player, who continued his playing career throughout college.  Briley talks baseball with Joe, but he also discusses the love and support of the community, which has helped him get through the discovery of a brain tumor, his surgery, and the recovery afterwards.

Basketball official Greg Spencer joins host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about Northern Kentucky High School Boys basketball.  Greg and Joe talk about the top teams in the 9th Region, as well as what to possibly expect in the upcoming district and regional tournaments.

Basketball official Greg Spencer joins host Joe Grimme in this episode to talk about Northern Kentucky High School Girls basketball.  Greg and Joe talk about the top teams in 8th, 9th, and 10th Regions and what to expect in the postseason.

Greg Kuffner, Sports Illustrated beat writer for the Cincinnati Reds, joins host Joe Grimme on this episode to talk about the upcoming season, and what we might expect from the team in 2026.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Lee Witte, founder and owner of Hometown Mortgage.  Lee provides valuable information about the loan application process when purchasing or refinancing a home, as well as the advantages of working with him.

In this episode, Scott Schweitzer, Campbell County High School Baseball Head Coach, returns to the podcast for a discussion about the upcoming season.  Host Joe Grimme also has a little fun putting Coach Schweitzer on the spot to talk about "speculative scenarios" that he may be faced with...

In this episode, host Joe Grimme pays tribute to Coach Ken Shields, Northern Kentucky basketball legend, who has touched the lives of thousands of people over several decades.  This episode features a collection of interviews with former players (Bill Stoeckle, Willie Schlarman, Scott Draud, Shannon Minor, and Jeff Walz), as well as family members (son Kenney Shields and grandson Abe Hils).

In this episode, Nick Krall, Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations, joins host Joe Grimme to talk about his own career, as well as the ongoing duties that his position requires.  Nick also discusses the current status of the Reds roster, as well as some outlook for the upcoming season.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the National Football League will announce the winner of the Most Valuable Player Award, which will most likely be awarded to one of two players.  In this episode, host Joe Grimme is joined by his son, Steven Grimme, to debate whether Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford will win.

Since everybody talks about the best teams of all time, host Joe Grimme decided to do just the opposite.  In this episode, Tyler Owen joins Joe to talk about four of the worst teams in Major League Baseball history, which discussion concludes with a simulation between the teams to crown "the worst ever.

Salaries in Major League Baseball are out of control, and something needs to be done about it.  In this episode, host Joe Grimme discusses the 10 highest paid players and whether they are worth the money.  He also addresses team salaries and the unfortunate possibility of a lockout before the 2027 season.