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The HOVG Podcast: Bob Costas

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Bob Costas. To help celebrate the 300th episode of the…

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The HOVG Podcast: Jeff Katz

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Jeff Katz. For a record eighth time, America’s favorite (former)…

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The HOVG Podcast: Josh Rawitch

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Josh Rawitch. The newly-minted president of the National Baseball Hall…

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The HOVG Podcast: Perry Barber

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Perry Barber. The longtime umpire talks to the boys about…

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The HOVG Podcast: Frank Thomas

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Frank Thomas. Prior to heading to Dyersville, Iowa, “The Big…

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The HOVG Podcast: Danielle O’Toole

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This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Danielle O’Toole. The former All-American pitcher talks to the boys…

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The HOVG Podcast: Kevin Thomas and Vince Biffle

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This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Kevin Thomas and Vince Biffle. The fellas from the Global…

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The HOVG Podcast: Josée Tellier

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Josée Tellier. The baseball artist and illustrator talks to the…

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The HOVG Podcast: Kevin Martinez

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Kevin Martinez. The Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications…

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The HOVG Podcast: Joe Theismann

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Joe Theismann. The  SuperBowl-winning quarterback talks to the boys about…

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The HOVG Podcast: Joe Tessitore

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Joe Tessitore. The co-host of “Holey Moley” talks to the…

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The HOVG Podcast: Don Nomura

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Don Nomura. The legendary baseball agent talks to the boys…

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The HOVG Podcast: Ross Grimsley

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This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Ross Grimsley. The only 20-game winner in Montreal Expos history…

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The HOVG Podcast: Rob Nelson

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This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Rob Nelson. The original “shred head” and inventor of Big…

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The HOVG Podcast: David Fishof

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by David Fishof. The longtime music producer and agent talks to…

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The HOVG Podcast: Ethan Bryan

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Ethan Bryan. The author of A Year of Playing Catch…

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The HOVG Podcast: Brandon Steiner

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Brandon Steiner. The author and founder of CollectibleXchange talks to…

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The HOVG Podcast: Lew Temple

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Lew Temple. To mark the fifth anniversary of his first…

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The HOVG Podcast: Matthew Mutton

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This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Matthew Mutton. The host of British Baseball Podcast talks to…

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Hall of Fame Shuts Out Schilling, Bonds and Clemens

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After back-to-back years of seeing a pair of New York Yankees teammates grabbing 821 of 822 possible votes…the 2021 Hall…

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The Hall of Very Good™ Announces 2021 Class

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Since 2012, The Hall of Very Good™ has done its best to shine a light on those that Cooperstown has…

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The HOVG Podcast: Kenny Mayne

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This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Kenny Mayne. The longtime ESPN broadcaster talks to the boys…

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The HOVG Podcast: Dennis “Bose” Biddle

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Dennis “Bose” Biddle. Regarded as the Negro League’s youngest player,…

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The HOVG Podcast: 2020 Top Ten Episodes (Part Two)

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As the calendar changes from 2020 to 2021, it’s crucial to reflect on everything that has happened these past twelve…

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The HOVG Podcast: 2020 Top Ten Episodes (Part One)

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As the calendar changes from 2020 to 2021, it’s crucial to reflect on everything that has happened these past twelve…

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Former Big Leaguer Gets Championship Ring Back for Christmas

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This piece was originally published December 26, 2014. It would be an understatement to say the life of former big…

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The HOVG Podcast: Sam Gazdziak

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Sam Gazdziak. The baseball historian/researcher and taphophile talks to the…

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The HOVG Podcast: Andrew Maraniss

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Andrew Maraniss. The author of the upcoming Glenn Burke biography…

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The HOVG Podcast: Chris Sabo

This week, Shawn Anderson and Lou Olsen are joined by Chris Sabo. The 1988 Rookie of the Year and three-time…

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