Nuts About Baseball

In this episode, host Joe Grimme admits he was wrong when he predicted (in his August 1 episode) that the Cincinnati Reds would not make the 2025 playoffs.  Listen to a recap of how the Reds snuck in, as well as their chances to make a run at a World Series Championship.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Vada Pinson III, the son of Vada Pinson, Jr.  Enjoy first-hand stories from the son of Vada, Jr., who played 11 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds, and put together a great career that should place him in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Scott Schweitzer, head coach at Campbell County High School.  Scott takes a walk down memory lane to discuss his playing career, which led him to be drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as his coaching career during which he has surpassed 300 high school wins.

Host Joe Grimme discusses the 1990 Cincinnati Reds and how they won the World Series during that season.  Enjoy a recap of how this team, lacking any true superstars, put together a season to remember, becoming the first National League team to go wire-to-wire during a 162-game season.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Grady Brown, long-time teacher and head baseball coach at Newport High School.  Grady and his late brother, Ray, have been two of the most influential men that have given so much to the Northern Kentucky baseball community.  Sid Bravard, former Newport standout, also joins in the discussion to reminisce about his time while playing for Ray and Grady Brow...

Host Joe Grimme talks with Perry Barber, who is one of the pioneers that has helped lead the way for women umpires since 1981.  Perry discusses the challenges she faced early in her career, as well as the journey she has enjoyed during the last 40+ years working in baseball.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme summarizes the current Major League Baseball standings, and he talks about the teams still in the hunt for the postseason.  He provides information about the strength of schedules, as well as highlighting some key matchups to look for in the last few weeks of the 2025 season.

In his first episode in the "Mount Rushmore Series," host Joe Grimme discusses the best hitters to ever wear a Chicago Cubs uniform.  After revealing his top 4, he provides an analysis as to which player was the greatest Cubs hitter of all time.

Host Joe Grimme squares off with returning guest Warren Brown ("Brownie"), as they discuss which team was better - the New York Yankees from the 1920s or the Cincinnati Reds from the 1970s.  Each take a deep dive to put forth their argument regarding two franchises that dominated during their respective decades.

It's somewhat rare to have 3 superstars on the same team at the same time, but Major League Baseball has seen it happen a number of times.  In this episode, host Joe Grimme ranks his top 8 hitting trios of all time.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with 15-year veteran high school and college umpire Greg Spencer.  This is a great discussion of what it is like to officiate baseball games, and how an umpire deals with conflict on the job.

Host Joe Grimme talks with Cole Shaffer, new head baseball coach at Thomas More University.  Shaffer discusses the path that has led him to the Greater Cincinnati area, as well as his plan for success at a well-established collegiate baseball program.

Host Joe Grimme talks with Doug Flynn, a member of the Big Red Machine, who was a 2-time World Series Champion, as well as a Gold Glove winner with the New York Mets.  Flynn, a life-long Kentuckian who currently resides in Lexington, tells some great stories about his 11-year career as a Major League baseball player.

Host Joe Grimme discusses the trades recently made by the Cincinnati Reds, and the impact they might have on the team.  He also gives his opinion and reasons as to why the Reds will not make the playoffs this year. 

A great man was lost earlier this week with the passing of Ryne Sandberg.  Host Joe Grimme talks about his career and accomplishments, as well as what a few of Sandberg's colleagues said about him.  Ryne was truly a great player and a great person.

San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart joins host Joe Grimme to talk about his experience during the first half of the season.  This Cincinnati native provides an inside look of what it is like to be a Major League pitcher.

Three teammates from the Highlands High School Class of 2024 have moved on to play collegiate baseball, and host Joe Grimme talks with each of them in this episode regarding the experience they have enjoyed.

Major League Baseball suffered through a strike-shortened season in 1981, as the year was split into 2 halves.  The playoffs involved the winners from each division from each half, which ignored teams with better overall records.  Host Joe Grimme discusses this travesty, and he simulates what he thinks SHOULD have happened during the 1981 postseason with the Out of the Park Baseball simulator.

Current Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone talks with host Joe Grimme about his playing career, as well as his battles coming back from three (3) arm surgeries.  While currently rehabbing in Arizona with an anticipated return in the near future, Tejay provides inspiration for anyone who has gone through adversity in life.

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game has been hosted by Cincinnati on five (5) occasions.  Host Joe Grimme briefly discusses each game, as well as providing instructions on how to win $50 - no purchase necessary.

This episode is an interview with Trent Hartman, former baseball standout at Indian Hill High School, who is now fulfilling his childhood dream to play Division 1 baseball at the University of Notre Dame.

Host Joe Grimme talks with former major leaguer and current Cincinnati Reds analyst/broadcaster Sam LeCure in this episode.  Sam provides stories from his playing career, he discusses his current career, and he gives some thoughts on the current Cincinnati Reds team.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme pays tribute to Dave Parker, who passed away on June 28, 2025, from Parkinson's Disease.  Enjoy this quick listen that recaps a great career from a man who was taken too soon.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Ted Giannoulas, the man who has worn the San Diego Chicken suit for over 50 years.  Ted tells stories about his antics on the baseball field, as well as when he brought Elvis Presley to his knees during one of his concerts.  Enjoy this one-of-a-kind interview from a legend like no other.

In this episode, host Joe Grimme ranks the greatest top 5 players while playing first base for the Cincinnati Reds.  Listeners may be surprised at his rankings, so take a listen to hear his analysis and see if you agree.