http://www.odeo.com/channels/36353-Only-A-Game-Podcast WBUR no A weekly podcast from veteran NPR commentator Bill Littlefield. Only A Game is an award-winning weekly radio show for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider. Produced by WBUR in Boston. A weekly podcast from veteran NPR commentator Bill Littlefield. Only A Game is an award-winning weekly radio show for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider. Produced by WBUR in Boston. From WBUR and NPR, It's the Only A Game podcast. Sports coverage with opposable thumbs. en-us 40 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:14 -0800 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:14 -0800 Sports http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25417367-Only-A-Game-11-07-2009 Yankees - Duke Football - NBA - Sheboygan Redskins - Letters - Charlie Pierce - The Book Of Basketball Yankees - Duke Football - NBA - Sheboygan Redskins - Letters - Charlie Pierce - The Book Of Basketball Yankees - Duke Football - NBA - Sheboygan Redskins - Letters - Charlie Pierce - The Book Of Basketball tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25417367 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:14 -0800 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416275-The-Book-of-Basketball Can you argue for days about the relative virtues of Bill Walton and Dave Cowens? Are you more interested in reforming the Basketball Hall of Fame than the country's healthcare system? Then Bill Simmons' The Book of Basketball might just be your bible. Can you argue for days about the relative virtues of Bill Walton and Dave Cowens? Are you more interested in reforming the Basketball Hall of Fame than the country's healthcare system? Then Bill Simmons' The Book of Basketball might just be your bible. Can you argue for days about the relative virtues of Bill Walton and Dave Cowens? Are you more interested in reforming the Basketball Hall of Fame than the country's healthcare system? Then Bill Simmons' The Book of Basketball might just be your bible. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416275 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:15:06 -0800 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25408032-Parity-What-parity The NFL's head-honchos would have you believe that anything can happen on any given Sunday. But many fans of teams in the bottom-half of the league have already left their teams for dead. Bill asks, "Where's the parity we hear so much about?" The NFL's head-honchos would have you believe that anything can happen on any given Sunday. But many fans of teams in the bottom-half of the league have already left their teams for dead. Bill asks, "Where's the parity we hear so much about?" The NFL's head-honchos would have you believe that anything can happen on any given Sunday. But many fans of teams in the bottom-half of the league have already left their teams for dead. Bill asks, "Where's the parity we hear so much about?" tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408032 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:02:51 -0800 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25392252-Only-A-Game-10-31-2009 World Series - Tiffany's Trophies - Bengals - Oyster Shucking - Letters - Charlie Pierce - The First Fall Classic World Series - Tiffany's Trophies - Bengals - Oyster Shucking - Letters - Charlie Pierce - The First Fall Classic World Series - Tiffany's Trophies - Bengals - Oyster Shucking - Letters - Charlie Pierce - The First Fall Classic tag:odeo.com,2009-10-31,25392252 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:24:41 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25392253-The-First-Fall-Classic Though many fans remember baseball in the early 20th-century as a different age in which players played "for the love of the game," baseball players were no different then than they are now. In his book, The First Fall Classic, author Mike Vaccaro explores the making (or re-making) of baseball. Though many fans remember baseball in the early 20th-century as a different age in which players played "for the love of the game," baseball players were no different then than they are now. In his book, The First Fall Classic, author Mike Vaccaro explores the making (or re-making) of baseball. Though many fans remember baseball in the early 20th-century as a different age in which players played "for the love of the game," baseball players were no different then than they are now. In his book, The First Fall Classic, author Mike Vaccaro explores the making (or re-making) of baseball. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25392253 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:22:40 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25392257-A-Scary-Baseball-Sight The 2009 World Series cannot end before early November... a circumstance which has many complaining that the baseball season is too long. Bill thinks Major League Baseball can quiet that criticism and win new fans as well by taking advantage of the fact that there will be a game on Halloween night. The 2009 World Series cannot end before early November... a circumstance which has many complaining that the baseball season is too long. Bill thinks Major League Baseball can quiet that criticism and win new fans as well by taking advantage of the fact that there will be a game on Halloween night. The 2009 World Series cannot end before early November... a circumstance which has many complaining that the baseball season is too long. Bill thinks Major League Baseball can quiet that criticism and win new fans as well by taking advantage of the fact that there will be a game on Halloween night. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25392257 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:36:33 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25227373-Only-A-Game-10-03-2009 Phillies - Metrodome - NFL Head Injuries - NHL - Losing Season - Charlie Pierce - Right To Play Phillies - Metrodome - NFL Head Injuries - NHL - Losing Season - Charlie Pierce - Right To Play Phillies - Metrodome - NFL Head Injuries - NHL - Losing Season - Charlie Pierce - Right To Play tag:odeo.com,2009-10-03,25227373 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:05:28 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25223795-Right-to-Play Life is hard, especially for women, in the crowded Palestinian refugee camps in northern Lebanon. But, Right to Play, an organization dedicated to teaching life skills through sport, has brought a glimmer of hope to many young women facing the harsh conditions in the camps. Only A Game correspondent Ken Shulman investigated Right To Play's impact. Life is hard, especially for women, in the crowded Palestinian refugee camps in northern Lebanon. But, Right to Play, an organization dedicated to teaching life skills through sport, has brought a glimmer of hope to many young women facing the harsh conditions in the camps. Only A Game correspondent Ken Shulman investigated Right To Play's impact. Life is hard, especially for women, in the crowded Palestinian refugee camps in northern Lebanon. But, Right to Play, an organization dedicated to teaching life skills through sport, has brought a glimmer of hope to many young women facing the harsh conditions in the camps. Only A Game correspondent Ken Shulman investigated Right To Play's impact. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223795 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:22:41 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25216180-Use-Your-Brain-NFL A recently published study indicates that former NFL players have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia much more frequently than their counterparts in the population at large. Bill tries to put those findings and their consequences in perspective. A recently published study indicates that former NFL players have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia much more frequently than their counterparts in the population at large. Bill tries to put those findings and their consequences in perspective. A recently published study indicates that former NFL players have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia much more frequently than their counterparts in the population at large. Bill tries to put those findings and their consequences in perspective. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25216180 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:04:01 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25189472-Only-A-Game-09-26-2009 MLB Update - UFL - Bonnie Richardson - The Rocket - Charlie Pierce - Laughter Yoga MLB Update - UFL - Bonnie Richardson - The Rocket - Charlie Pierce - Laughter Yoga MLB Update - UFL - Bonnie Richardson - The Rocket - Charlie Pierce - Laughter Yoga tag:odeo.com,2009-09-26,25189472 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:23:09 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25184828-Maurice-The-Rocket-Richard While many athletes today count themselves among the world's most famous people, Montreal Canadiens fans almost deified hometown hero Maurice "The Rocket" Richard. In his book, The Rocket: A Cultural History of Maurice Richard, author Benoit Melancon examines Richard's significance beyond the ice. While many athletes today count themselves among the world's most famous people, Montreal Canadiens fans almost deified hometown hero Maurice "The Rocket" Richard. In his book, The Rocket: A Cultural History of Maurice Richard, author Benoit Melancon examines Richard's significance beyond the ice. While many athletes today count themselves among the world's most famous people, Montreal Canadiens fans almost deified hometown hero Maurice "The Rocket" Richard. In his book, The Rocket: A Cultural History of Maurice Richard, author Benoit Melancon examines Richard's significance beyond the ice. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184828 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:53:03 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25179390-Mr-Tennis-Abbie-Hoffman-and-a-Hall-of-Fame Lots of colleges and universities have established athletic halls of fame. An upcoming induction at one of them appeals to commentator Bill Littlefield for several reasons. Lots of colleges and universities have established athletic halls of fame. An upcoming induction at one of them appeals to commentator Bill Littlefield for several reasons. Lots of colleges and universities have established athletic halls of fame. An upcoming induction at one of them appeals to commentator Bill Littlefield for several reasons. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25179390 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:04:11 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25151347-Only-A-Game-09-19-2009 Angels - WNBA Playoffs - Tandil Tennis School - Something In The Air - Charlie Pierce - Ely Commentary - Town Crier Competition Angels - WNBA Playoffs - Tandil Tennis School - Something In The Air - Charlie Pierce - Ely Commentary - Town Crier Competition Angels - WNBA Playoffs - Tandil Tennis School - Something In The Air - Charlie Pierce - Ely Commentary - Town Crier Competition tag:odeo.com,2009-09-19,25151347 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:21:16 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25147076-Town-Crier-Competition Hear ye! Hear ye! The town crier, long an image of old-time America and days gone by, was alive and well at a living history event in tiny Hillsborough, New Hampshire. The town hosted its first-ever competition for town criers and Only A Game's Avishay Artsy was there. Hear ye! Hear ye! The town crier, long an image of old-time America and days gone by, was alive and well at a living history event in tiny Hillsborough, New Hampshire. The town hosted its first-ever competition for town criers and Only A Game's Avishay Artsy was there. Hear ye! Hear ye! The town crier, long an image of old-time America and days gone by, was alive and well at a living history event in tiny Hillsborough, New Hampshire. The town hosted its first-ever competition for town criers and Only A Game's Avishay Artsy was there. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25147076 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:44:57 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25141511-Serena-s-Next-Point The most thoroughly discussed event in the recently-completed U.S Open Tennis Tournament was the tirade which Serena Williams directed at the linesperson who penalized her for a foot fault, while Williams was losing to Kim Clijsters in the women's final. As far as commentator Bill Littlefield is concerned, the question now is how Williams will endeavor to rehabilitate her image following the episode. The most thoroughly discussed event in the recently-completed U.S Open Tennis Tournament was the tirade which Serena Williams directed at the linesperson who penalized her for a foot fault, while Williams was losing to Kim Clijsters in the women's final. As far as commentator Bill Littlefield is concerned, the question now is how Williams will endeavor to rehabilitate her image following the episode. The most thoroughly discussed event in the recently-completed U.S Open Tennis Tournament was the tirade which Serena Williams directed at the linesperson who penalized her for a foot fault, while Williams was losing to Kim Clijsters in the women's final. As far as commentator Bill Littlefield is concerned, the question now is how Williams will endeavor to rehabilitate her image following the episode. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25141511 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:59:28 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25112292-Only-A-Game-09-12-2009 U.S. Open Update - NASCAR - NFL Preview - Thanksgiving 1959 - Charlie Pierce - NBA Hall Of Fame - Donut Derby U.S. Open Update - NASCAR - NFL Preview - Thanksgiving 1959 - Charlie Pierce - NBA Hall Of Fame - Donut Derby U.S. Open Update - NASCAR - NFL Preview - Thanksgiving 1959 - Charlie Pierce - NBA Hall Of Fame - Donut Derby tag:odeo.com,2009-09-12,25112292 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:13:39 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25109076-The-Labor-Day-Donut-Derby Most cyclists ride their bikes as a good source of exercise. Some avid bikers, however, ride for the donuts. Reporter Eugene Sonn strapped on his helmet for Allentown, Pennsylvania's Labor Day Donut Derby and found the tastier side of cycling. Most cyclists ride their bikes as a good source of exercise. Some avid bikers, however, ride for the donuts. Reporter Eugene Sonn strapped on his helmet for Allentown, Pennsylvania's Labor Day Donut Derby and found the tastier side of cycling. Most cyclists ride their bikes as a good source of exercise. Some avid bikers, however, ride for the donuts. Reporter Eugene Sonn strapped on his helmet for Allentown, Pennsylvania's Labor Day Donut Derby and found the tastier side of cycling. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25109076 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:18:51 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104029-Melanie-Oudin-s-Sweet-Shoes After becoming the biggest story of this year's U.S. Open tennis tournament by upsetting several seeded players, Melanie Oudin has captured the sports world's attention. Just what sparked the American teenager's impressive run? According to Bill Littlefield, it's the shoes. After becoming the biggest story of this year's U.S. Open tennis tournament by upsetting several seeded players, Melanie Oudin has captured the sports world's attention. Just what sparked the American teenager's impressive run? According to Bill Littlefield, it's the shoes. After becoming the biggest story of this year's U.S. Open tennis tournament by upsetting several seeded players, Melanie Oudin has captured the sports world's attention. Just what sparked the American teenager's impressive run? According to Bill Littlefield, it's the shoes. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25104029 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:22:48 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25077236-Only-A-Game-09-05-2009 College Football - Pittsburgh Pirates - Bill Parcells - The End of Autumn - ESPN at 30 - Charlie Pierce - Letters - Stitch and Pitch College Football - Pittsburgh Pirates - Bill Parcells - The End of Autumn - ESPN at 30 - Charlie Pierce - Letters - Stitch and Pitch College Football - Pittsburgh Pirates - Bill Parcells - The End of Autumn - ESPN at 30 - Charlie Pierce - Letters - Stitch and Pitch tag:odeo.com,2009-09-05,25077236 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:44:28 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25073814-Stitch-N-Pitch If you're a fan of baseball and an avid knitter, we've got the event for you. At more than 150 minor league and 20 major league games this season, fans of America's Pastime can while away the breaks in play with Stitch N' Pitch. From a recent LA Dodgers game, Only A Game's Charlie Schroeder has our story. If you're a fan of baseball and an avid knitter, we've got the event for you. At more than 150 minor league and 20 major league games this season, fans of America's Pastime can while away the breaks in play with Stitch N' Pitch. From a recent LA Dodgers game, Only A Game's Charlie Schroeder has our story. If you're a fan of baseball and an avid knitter, we've got the event for you. At more than 150 minor league and 20 major league games this season, fans of America's Pastime can while away the breaks in play with Stitch N' Pitch. From a recent LA Dodgers game, Only A Game's Charlie Schroeder has our story. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25073814 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:24:13 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25068066-The-Call-of-the-Track Bill Littlefield hasn't been to the track for years. But, recent events have left him wondering whether it's time to return. Bill Littlefield hasn't been to the track for years. But, recent events have left him wondering whether it's time to return. Bill Littlefield hasn't been to the track for years. But, recent events have left him wondering whether it's time to return. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25068066 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:08:57 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24966326-Only-A-Game-08-15-2009 MLB Update - Marta - Eunice Kennedy Shriver - College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era - Charlie Pierce - Cycle Courier Championship MLB Update - Marta - Eunice Kennedy Shriver - College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era - Charlie Pierce - Cycle Courier Championship MLB Update - Marta - Eunice Kennedy Shriver - College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era - Charlie Pierce - Cycle Courier Championship tag:odeo.com,2009-08-15,24966326 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:47:28 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24962055-College-Football-and-American-Culture-in-the-Cold-War-Era Nothing says America quite like apple pie, Chevrolet, and college football? In his book "College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era," Kurt Edward Kemper argues the sport was used to help galvanize anti-Communist feelings in the United States. Bill and the Dakota State University professor discuss the links between the gridiron and the politics of the 1960s. Nothing says America quite like apple pie, Chevrolet, and college football? In his book "College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era," Kurt Edward Kemper argues the sport was used to help galvanize anti-Communist feelings in the United States. Bill and the Dakota State University professor discuss the links between the gridiron and the politics of the 1960s. Nothing says America quite like apple pie, Chevrolet, and college football? In his book "College Football and American Culture in the Cold War Era," Kurt Edward Kemper argues the sport was used to help galvanize anti-Communist feelings in the United States. Bill and the Dakota State University professor discuss the links between the gridiron and the politics of the 1960s. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24962055 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:18:20 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24928815-Only-A-Game-08-08-09 Chat with Mike Freeman from CBSSportsline.com THe Washington Nationals Munson Biography Miles to Go Letters Charlie Pierce Trash Collectors Rodeo Chat with Mike Freeman from CBSSportsline.com THe Washington Nationals Munson Biography Miles to Go Letters Charlie Pierce Trash Collectors Rodeo Chat with Mike Freeman from CBSSportsline.com THe Washington Nationals Munson Biography Miles to Go Letters Charlie Pierce Trash Collectors Rodeo tag:odeo.com,2009-08-08,24928815 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:23:16 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24925247-Source-of-Inspiration People in need of rehabilitation use all sorts of inspiration: money, religion, a renewed sense of family...and elderly people playing sports? Bill visits a rehab center in Winchester, Massachusetts where nothing screams "Get off your butt!" like a picture of a 74-year-old marathon runner. People in need of rehabilitation use all sorts of inspiration: money, religion, a renewed sense of family...and elderly people playing sports? Bill visits a rehab center in Winchester, Massachusetts where nothing screams "Get off your butt!" like a picture of a 74-year-old marathon runner. People in need of rehabilitation use all sorts of inspiration: money, religion, a renewed sense of family...and elderly people playing sports? Bill visits a rehab center in Winchester, Massachusetts where nothing screams "Get off your butt!" like a picture of a 74-year-old marathon runner. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24925247 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:41:45 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24920370-Breaking-Point As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24920370 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:56:23 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24895686-Only-A-Game-08-01-2009 More MLB Positive Tests - Japan Bowl - Jeff Blatnick - The Sure Thing - Charlie Pierce - Fish 50 More MLB Positive Tests - Japan Bowl - Jeff Blatnick - The Sure Thing - Charlie Pierce - Fish 50 More MLB Positive Tests - Japan Bowl - Jeff Blatnick - The Sure Thing - Charlie Pierce - Fish 50 tag:odeo.com,2009-08-01,24895686 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:05:30 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24920371-Breaking-Point As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24920371 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:25:27 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24888170-Just-Another-Day-at-the-Park A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24888170 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:25:27 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24861701-Only-A-Game-07-25-2009 Hall Of Fame - Cooperstown Confidential - Mark Buehrle - Vermont 100 - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Nancy Greenleese from Rome Hall Of Fame - Cooperstown Confidential - Mark Buehrle - Vermont 100 - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Nancy Greenleese from Rome Hall Of Fame - Cooperstown Confidential - Mark Buehrle - Vermont 100 - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Nancy Greenleese from Rome tag:odeo.com,2009-07-25,24861701 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:14:48 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24858273-Cooperstown-Confidential In his conversation with Bill, Zev Chafets, author of "Cooperstown Confidential: Heroes, Rogues, and The Inside Story of The Baseball Hall of Fame," provides a detailed account of the inner machinations of the Hall, along with a solution on how to fix the imperfect institution. In his conversation with Bill, Zev Chafets, author of "Cooperstown Confidential: Heroes, Rogues, and The Inside Story of The Baseball Hall of Fame," provides a detailed account of the inner machinations of the Hall, along with a solution on how to fix the imperfect institution. In his conversation with Bill, Zev Chafets, author of "Cooperstown Confidential: Heroes, Rogues, and The Inside Story of The Baseball Hall of Fame," provides a detailed account of the inner machinations of the Hall, along with a solution on how to fix the imperfect institution. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24858273 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:48:20 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24920372-Breaking-Point As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24920372 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:05:16 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24888171-Just-Another-Day-at-the-Park A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24888171 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:05:16 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24825632-Only-A-Game-07-18-2009 Tour De France Update - All Star Economics - Faster America - The Beckham Experiment - Charlie Pierce - The Veteran's Cup - Winnebago Grand National Rally Tour De France Update - All Star Economics - Faster America - The Beckham Experiment - Charlie Pierce - The Veteran's Cup - Winnebago Grand National Rally Tour De France Update - All Star Economics - Faster America - The Beckham Experiment - Charlie Pierce - The Veteran's Cup - Winnebago Grand National Rally tag:odeo.com,2009-07-18,24825632 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:34:01 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24821274-Veteran-s-Cup Bill traveled to Lancaster recently to witness the Veteran's Cup, where people display their age like a badge of pride, and where one 85-year-old participant wears gold shorts. Bill traveled to Lancaster recently to witness the Veteran's Cup, where people display their age like a badge of pride, and where one 85-year-old participant wears gold shorts. Bill traveled to Lancaster recently to witness the Veteran's Cup, where people display their age like a badge of pride, and where one 85-year-old participant wears gold shorts. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24821274 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:04:02 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24920373-Breaking-Point As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. As the nation struggles with economic turmoil, a new problem seems to emerge each day. If sports are not part of the solution, are they part of the problem? Bill finds himself caught up in the news of sports corruption and greed as much as the pleasant breaks from reality sports should provide. And he finds himself wondering if the day will come when fans turn their back on their teams. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24920373 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:28:04 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24888172-Just-Another-Day-at-the-Park A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24888172 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:28:04 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24815517-Rooting-for-David The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24815517 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:28:04 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24888173-Just-Another-Day-at-the-Park A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. A day at the ballpark can be full of surprises. On any given day, fans could witness a spectacular catch, or even a walk-off hit. Lucky fans might catch a home run ball. But for Bill Littlefield, the surprises are a little more out of the ordinary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24888173 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:26:17 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24815518-Rooting-for-David The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24815518 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:26:17 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24815519-Rooting-for-David The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24815519 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:00 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24735477-Only-A-Game-06-27-2009 NBA Draft - Chicago Olympics - US Men's Soccer - Strokes Of Genius - Charlie Pierce - Commentary - Kayak Polo NBA Draft - Chicago Olympics - US Men's Soccer - Strokes Of Genius - Charlie Pierce - Commentary - Kayak Polo NBA Draft - Chicago Olympics - US Men's Soccer - Strokes Of Genius - Charlie Pierce - Commentary - Kayak Polo tag:odeo.com,2009-06-27,24735477 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:14:33 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24735478-Strokes-of-Genius Federer vs. Nadal in last summer's Wimbledon final was one of those matches where the debate isn't whether or not it was the best of the tournament, or even of the year. No, the Wimbledon final was so spectacular that the argument was of the "best ever" variety. Author L. Jon Wertheim makes the case that the match was indeed unsurpassed in tennis history in his book "Strokes of Genius." Federer vs. Nadal in last summer's Wimbledon final was one of those matches where the debate isn't whether or not it was the best of the tournament, or even of the year. No, the Wimbledon final was so spectacular that the argument was of the "best ever" variety. Author L. Jon Wertheim makes the case that the match was indeed unsurpassed in tennis history in his book "Strokes of Genius." Federer vs. Nadal in last summer's Wimbledon final was one of those matches where the debate isn't whether or not it was the best of the tournament, or even of the year. No, the Wimbledon final was so spectacular that the argument was of the "best ever" variety. Author L. Jon Wertheim makes the case that the match was indeed unsurpassed in tennis history in his book "Strokes of Genius." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24735478 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:49:59 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24815520-Rooting-for-David The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. The David vs. Goliath sports plot is almost as old as sports itself. The U.S. Olympic hockey team against the mighty players from the Soviet Union, Buster Douglas pitted against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and The New York Giants matched up with the undefeated New England Patriots, to name a few. Bill finds that as the second half of the baseball season heads underway, he is rooting for a different type of underdog. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24815520 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:16:37 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24735479-Impressionable-Youth There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24735479 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:16:37 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24726730-Sensible-Spokesman To wade through the marketing waters is to find advertisers that believe the public should buy products famous athletes endorse simply because they are famous. Bill Littlefield notes in his commentary that finally, there is a product spokesman that makes sense. To wade through the marketing waters is to find advertisers that believe the public should buy products famous athletes endorse simply because they are famous. Bill Littlefield notes in his commentary that finally, there is a product spokesman that makes sense. To wade through the marketing waters is to find advertisers that believe the public should buy products famous athletes endorse simply because they are famous. Bill Littlefield notes in his commentary that finally, there is a product spokesman that makes sense. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24726730 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:44:13 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24735482-Impressionable-Youth There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24735482 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:44:13 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24726731-Sensible-Spokesman To wade through the marketing waters is to find advertisers that believe the public should buy products famous athletes endorse simply because they are famous. Bill Littlefield notes in his commentary that finally, there is a product spokesman that makes sense. To wade through the marketing waters is to find advertisers that believe the public should buy products famous athletes endorse simply because they are famous. Bill Littlefield notes in his commentary that finally, there is a product spokesman that makes sense. To wade through the marketing waters is to find advertisers that believe the public should buy products famous athletes endorse simply because they are famous. Bill Littlefield notes in his commentary that finally, there is a product spokesman that makes sense. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24726731 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:55:05 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24735485-Impressionable-Youth There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. There are plenty of role models in professional sports, but Manny Ramirez probably isn't one of them. In his commentary, Bill muses about the ramifications of the slugger's unaltered ability to sell tickets, despite what many would consider a tarnished reputation. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24735485 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:55:05 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24659882-Only-A-Game-06-06-2009 NBA Update - Redwings - French Open Update - High School Bass Fishing - Commentary - Charlie Pierce - Longshot NBA Update - Redwings - French Open Update - High School Bass Fishing - Commentary - Charlie Pierce - Longshot NBA Update - Redwings - French Open Update - High School Bass Fishing - Commentary - Charlie Pierce - Longshot tag:odeo.com,2009-06-06,24659882 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:04:10 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast