http://www.odeo.com/channels/62971-Only-A-Game-Podcast 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, 24 Oct 2009 06:23:43 -0700 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:23:43 -0700 Sports http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25364330-Only-A-Game-10-24-2009 NCAA Football - On Wisconsin - MLB Umpires - The Opposite Field - Charlie Pierce - Beagling NCAA Football - On Wisconsin - MLB Umpires - The Opposite Field - Charlie Pierce - Beagling NCAA Football - On Wisconsin - MLB Umpires - The Opposite Field - Charlie Pierce - Beagling tag:odeo.com,2009-10-24,25364330 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:23:43 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25359999-The-Opposite-Field In The Opposite Field, author Jesse Katz writes about baseball, sure. But Katz's extraordinarily candid memoir is really about fatherhood, community, and life's bumps and road-blocks. In The Opposite Field, author Jesse Katz writes about baseball, sure. But Katz's extraordinarily candid memoir is really about fatherhood, community, and life's bumps and road-blocks. In The Opposite Field, author Jesse Katz writes about baseball, sure. But Katz's extraordinarily candid memoir is really about fatherhood, community, and life's bumps and road-blocks. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359999 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:13:17 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355249-The-Super-Bowl-of-Championships Often, baseball's World Series reminds fans of bygone days. Bill isn't sure if that's a good thing. Often, baseball's World Series reminds fans of bygone days. Bill isn't sure if that's a good thing. Often, baseball's World Series reminds fans of bygone days. Bill isn't sure if that's a good thing. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25355249 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:31:53 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25302983-Only-A-Game-10-17-2009 MLB Weather - J.P. Ricciardi - Soccer News - John O'Brien - Letters - Charlie Pierce - K2 MLB Weather - J.P. Ricciardi - Soccer News - John O'Brien - Letters - Charlie Pierce - K2 MLB Weather - J.P. Ricciardi - Soccer News - John O'Brien - Letters - Charlie Pierce - K2 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-17,25302983 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:03:36 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25302984-Only-A-Game-10-17-2009 MLB Weather - J.P. Ricciardi - Soccer News - John O'Brien - Letters - Charlie Pierce - K2 MLB Weather - J.P. Ricciardi - Soccer News - John O'Brien - Letters - Charlie Pierce - K2 MLB Weather - J.P. Ricciardi - Soccer News - John O'Brien - Letters - Charlie Pierce - K2 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25302984 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:45:00 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296846-K2 Though slightly smaller than Everest, K2 is known by many as the world's most perilous summit. Bill talks with Ed Viesturs, mountaineer and author of K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain, about conquering the treacherous peak. Though slightly smaller than Everest, K2 is known by many as the world's most perilous summit. Bill talks with Ed Viesturs, mountaineer and author of K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain, about conquering the treacherous peak. Though slightly smaller than Everest, K2 is known by many as the world's most perilous summit. Bill talks with Ed Viesturs, mountaineer and author of K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain, about conquering the treacherous peak. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296846 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:45:00 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296847-There-Is-No-Joy-in-Saint-Louis In various cities fans are coming to terms with the disappearance of their baseball teams from the playoffs. According to Bill, for some of those fans, there's solace in other games...for others, not so much. In various cities fans are coming to terms with the disappearance of their baseball teams from the playoffs. According to Bill, for some of those fans, there's solace in other games...for others, not so much. In various cities fans are coming to terms with the disappearance of their baseball teams from the playoffs. According to Bill, for some of those fans, there's solace in other games...for others, not so much. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25296847 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:27:11 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25264818-Only-A-Game-10-10-2009 MLB Update - Phoenix Coyotes - Olympic Update - 100 Greatest Sports Movies - Letters - Charlie Pierce - NBDL Tryout MLB Update - Phoenix Coyotes - Olympic Update - 100 Greatest Sports Movies - Letters - Charlie Pierce - NBDL Tryout MLB Update - Phoenix Coyotes - Olympic Update - 100 Greatest Sports Movies - Letters - Charlie Pierce - NBDL Tryout tag:odeo.com,2009-10-10,25264818 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:33:56 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25261270-Hoop-Dreams This winter will mark the first season for NBA Development League team the Maine Red Claws. Only A Game Associate Producer Doug Tribou puts his hoop dreams to the test as he tries to make the team. This winter will mark the first season for NBA Development League team the Maine Red Claws. Only A Game Associate Producer Doug Tribou puts his hoop dreams to the test as he tries to make the team. This winter will mark the first season for NBA Development League team the Maine Red Claws. Only A Game Associate Producer Doug Tribou puts his hoop dreams to the test as he tries to make the team. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25261270 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:30:49 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25257244-Perect-At-Least-In-Memory For at least one eight-year old, Don Larson's perfect game in the World Series was, in fact, perfect. Was. For at least one eight-year old, Don Larson's perfect game in the World Series was, in fact, perfect. Was. For at least one eight-year old, Don Larson's perfect game in the World Series was, in fact, perfect. Was. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25257244 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:42:10 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25036681-Humans-vs-Zombies Only A Game's Karen Given survives the perils of Nerf guns and marshmallows during her trip to UMass Amherst to explore Humans vs. Zombies, a modified version of tag popular on college campuses nationwide. Only A Game's Karen Given survives the perils of Nerf guns and marshmallows during her trip to UMass Amherst to explore Humans vs. Zombies, a modified version of tag popular on college campuses nationwide. Only A Game's Karen Given survives the perils of Nerf guns and marshmallows during her trip to UMass Amherst to explore Humans vs. Zombies, a modified version of tag popular on college campuses nationwide. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25036681 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:15:14 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25031666-Equality With the announcement that women's boxing has been added to the 2012 Olympics, Bill finds himself wondering what all the fuss is about. As he writes in his commentary, equality should know no bounds. With the announcement that women's boxing has been added to the 2012 Olympics, Bill finds himself wondering what all the fuss is about. As he writes in his commentary, equality should know no bounds. With the announcement that women's boxing has been added to the 2012 Olympics, Bill finds himself wondering what all the fuss is about. As he writes in his commentary, equality should know no bounds. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25031666 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:24:07 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25004565-Only-A-Game-08-22-2009 NFL Update - Heat Stroke - Pan-Mass Challenge - The Long Snapper - Charlie Pierce - Moth Racing NFL Update - Heat Stroke - Pan-Mass Challenge - The Long Snapper - Charlie Pierce - Moth Racing NFL Update - Heat Stroke - Pan-Mass Challenge - The Long Snapper - Charlie Pierce - Moth Racing tag:odeo.com,2009-08-22,25004565 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:13:45 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25000301-Pan-Mass-Challenge The Pan-Mass Challenge began modestly, but has since grown to provide a staggering amount of money for cancer research. Going through the PMC's history and business model is Only A Game's Karen Given, who found it a lot easier to unearth inspiration than to keep her eyes dry. The Pan-Mass Challenge began modestly, but has since grown to provide a staggering amount of money for cancer research. Going through the PMC's history and business model is Only A Game's Karen Given, who found it a lot easier to unearth inspiration than to keep her eyes dry. The Pan-Mass Challenge began modestly, but has since grown to provide a staggering amount of money for cancer research. Going through the PMC's history and business model is Only A Game's Karen Given, who found it a lot easier to unearth inspiration than to keep her eyes dry. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,25000301 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:57:52 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24994403-May-I-Have-Your-Attention-Please Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,24994403 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:31 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24994404-May-I-Have-Your-Attention-Please Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24994404 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:56:23 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24994405-May-I-Have-Your-Attention-Please Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. Usain Bolt stands out among sprinters. He is tall, flashy, and the best at what he does. But Bolt often does not receive the credit he deserves. Karen Given examines the media's perception of Bolt, and offers her own opinion on the 100-meter record-holder. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24994405 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:25:27 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24851546-A-Cynic-s-Advice While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24851546 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:05:16 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24851547-A-Cynic-s-Advice While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24851547 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:28:04 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24782567-Only-A-Game-07-11-2009 MLB Update - Detroit Shock - LPGA Troubles - Golf and the Economy - Serena Williams - Charlie Pierce - Letters - Big Lebowski Fest MLB Update - Detroit Shock - LPGA Troubles - Golf and the Economy - Serena Williams - Charlie Pierce - Letters - Big Lebowski Fest MLB Update - Detroit Shock - LPGA Troubles - Golf and the Economy - Serena Williams - Charlie Pierce - Letters - Big Lebowski Fest tag:odeo.com,2009-07-11,24782567 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:34:25 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24778957-The-Big-Lebowski-Fest The Big Lebowski Fest, inspired by the cult classic film "The Big Lebowski," takes place at bowling alleys across the country where amateur Dudes and Strangers relive moments from their favorite movie. Only A Game's Charlie Schroeder is in California to witness a Fest first-hand. The Big Lebowski Fest, inspired by the cult classic film "The Big Lebowski," takes place at bowling alleys across the country where amateur Dudes and Strangers relive moments from their favorite movie. Only A Game's Charlie Schroeder is in California to witness a Fest first-hand. The Big Lebowski Fest, inspired by the cult classic film "The Big Lebowski," takes place at bowling alleys across the country where amateur Dudes and Strangers relive moments from their favorite movie. Only A Game's Charlie Schroeder is in California to witness a Fest first-hand. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24778957 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:55:14 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24851548-A-Cynic-s-Advice While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24851548 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:26:17 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24773993-Better-Late-than-Never Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24773993 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:26:17 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24748063-Only-A-Game-07-04-2009 Tour De France - Lance - Wimbledon - Papers - Commentary - Charlie Pierce - The Greek Tour De France - Lance - Wimbledon - Papers - Commentary - Charlie Pierce - The Greek Tour De France - Lance - Wimbledon - Papers - Commentary - Charlie Pierce - The Greek tag:odeo.com,2009-07-04,24748063 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:34:37 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24748065-Lance In his book "Lance", John Wilcockson provides impressive behind-the-scenes access to one of the world's most accomplished athletes. However, as the book unfolds it is apparent that Wilcockson's portrait of Armstrong's character is too often written from the perspective of a friend, rather than unbiased observer. In his book "Lance", John Wilcockson provides impressive behind-the-scenes access to one of the world's most accomplished athletes. However, as the book unfolds it is apparent that Wilcockson's portrait of Armstrong's character is too often written from the perspective of a friend, rather than unbiased observer. In his book "Lance", John Wilcockson provides impressive behind-the-scenes access to one of the world's most accomplished athletes. However, as the book unfolds it is apparent that Wilcockson's portrait of Armstrong's character is too often written from the perspective of a friend, rather than unbiased observer. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24748065 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:54:45 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24748067-Relax-and-Enjoy Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24748067 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:00 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24851549-A-Cynic-s-Advice While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. While reflecting on the credentials of those currently in baseball's Hall of Fame, Bill sees a blueprint for aspiring future Hall of Famers emerge, and offers his advice. Baseball purists beware. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24851549 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:00 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24773994-Better-Late-than-Never Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24773994 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:00 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24748069-Relax-and-Enjoy Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24748069 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:16:37 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24773995-Better-Late-than-Never Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24773995 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:16:37 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24734563-Only-A-Game-06-20-2009 MLB Update - Father's in Baseball - Are You Kidding Me? - 2012 Olympics - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Nasty Golf MLB Update - Father's in Baseball - Are You Kidding Me? - 2012 Olympics - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Nasty Golf MLB Update - Father's in Baseball - Are You Kidding Me? - 2012 Olympics - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Nasty Golf tag:odeo.com,2009-06-20,24734563 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:33:59 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24732848-Are-You-Kidding-Me Author John Feinstein delves deep into the background of golfers Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods in his book "Are You Kidding Me? The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open." As the title suggests, the book is laden with specific details, but also weaves in interesting anecdotes about Mediate and Woods. Author John Feinstein delves deep into the background of golfers Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods in his book "Are You Kidding Me? The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open." As the title suggests, the book is laden with specific details, but also weaves in interesting anecdotes about Mediate and Woods. Author John Feinstein delves deep into the background of golfers Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods in his book "Are You Kidding Me? The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open." As the title suggests, the book is laden with specific details, but also weaves in interesting anecdotes about Mediate and Woods. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24732848 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:13:47 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24748070-Relax-and-Enjoy Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. Inevitably, success in the Confederations Cup is followed by the question: Has soccer finally "arrived" in the United States? Rather than let the debate overshadow the sport, Bill implores those of us who enjoy soccer to simply appreciate good competition when we see it. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24748070 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:44:13 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24773996-Better-Late-than-Never Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. Predicting that pitcher Tim Wakefield would make his first All-Star game in 2009, a full 21 years after being drafted as an infielder, would be perhaps the only thing harder than predicting where his fluttering knuckleball will end up. Bill reflects on the career of the longest tenured Red Sox player in his commentary. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24773996 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:44:13 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24699623-Only-A-Game-06-13-2009 NHL Final - Greinke - WNBA - Bat Trouble - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Satchel NHL Final - Greinke - WNBA - Bat Trouble - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Satchel NHL Final - Greinke - WNBA - Bat Trouble - Letters - Charlie Pierce - Satchel tag:odeo.com,2009-06-13,24699623 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:04:00 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24695836-Satchel-The-Life-and-Times-of-an-American-Legend Sports history is littered with cases of athletes whose gregarious personalities off the field far outshine their talents on it. But every once in a while a special personality arrives that is paired with an equally impressive skill set. Such is the case with Satchel Paige. Author Larry Tye captures the essence of Paige beautifully in his book, "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend." Sports history is littered with cases of athletes whose gregarious personalities off the field far outshine their talents on it. But every once in a while a special personality arrives that is paired with an equally impressive skill set. Such is the case with Satchel Paige. Author Larry Tye captures the essence of Paige beautifully in his book, "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend." Sports history is littered with cases of athletes whose gregarious personalities off the field far outshine their talents on it. But every once in a while a special personality arrives that is paired with an equally impressive skill set. Such is the case with Satchel Paige. Author Larry Tye captures the essence of Paige beautifully in his book, "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24695836 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:36:03 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24690479-Lack-of-Privacy In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24690479 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:55:05 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24690480-Lack-of-Privacy In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24690480 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:04:38 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24652395-Vacation-Reading What better place to gain perspective than on vacation? Sports are in many ways a microcosm of society. The stakes and the drama are real, franchises are run like businesses, and incentives drive everything. Nonetheless, Bill Littlefield yearns for a respite from the repetitive plotlines of athletics while he catches up on the world outside of sports. What better place to gain perspective than on vacation? Sports are in many ways a microcosm of society. The stakes and the drama are real, franchises are run like businesses, and incentives drive everything. Nonetheless, Bill Littlefield yearns for a respite from the repetitive plotlines of athletics while he catches up on the world outside of sports. What better place to gain perspective than on vacation? Sports are in many ways a microcosm of society. The stakes and the drama are real, franchises are run like businesses, and incentives drive everything. Nonetheless, Bill Littlefield yearns for a respite from the repetitive plotlines of athletics while he catches up on the world outside of sports. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24652395 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:04:38 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24629954-Only-A-Game-05-30-2009 Cavs - NHL Update - Blue Jays - Steinbrenner - Sports Music - Charlie Pierce - Woodsmen's Weekend Cavs - NHL Update - Blue Jays - Steinbrenner - Sports Music - Charlie Pierce - Woodsmen's Weekend Cavs - NHL Update - Blue Jays - Steinbrenner - Sports Music - Charlie Pierce - Woodsmen's Weekend tag:odeo.com,2009-05-30,24629954 Sat, 30 May 2009 06:14:39 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24690481-Lack-of-Privacy In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. In his commentary, Bill Littlefield laments the fact that the walls that shield the privacy of an athlete's life from the public are becoming increasingly transparent. He cares about issues that will directly affect the outcomes of games, and thinks you should, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24690481 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:09:31 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24652396-Vacation-Reading What better place to gain perspective than on vacation? Sports are in many ways a microcosm of society. The stakes and the drama are real, franchises are run like businesses, and incentives drive everything. Nonetheless, Bill Littlefield yearns for a respite from the repetitive plotlines of athletics while he catches up on the world outside of sports. What better place to gain perspective than on vacation? Sports are in many ways a microcosm of society. The stakes and the drama are real, franchises are run like businesses, and incentives drive everything. Nonetheless, Bill Littlefield yearns for a respite from the repetitive plotlines of athletics while he catches up on the world outside of sports. What better place to gain perspective than on vacation? Sports are in many ways a microcosm of society. The stakes and the drama are real, franchises are run like businesses, and incentives drive everything. Nonetheless, Bill Littlefield yearns for a respite from the repetitive plotlines of athletics while he catches up on the world outside of sports. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24652396 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:09:31 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24596564-Rhythmic-Gymnastics Stunning grace and remarkable flexibility were on display in the Newton South High School gymnasium earlier this month. Bill was there, along with representatives from 20 countries who participated in the Boston Cup, a rhythmic gymnastics event that proved friendly competition and hospitality can stretch across continents. Stunning grace and remarkable flexibility were on display in the Newton South High School gymnasium earlier this month. Bill was there, along with representatives from 20 countries who participated in the Boston Cup, a rhythmic gymnastics event that proved friendly competition and hospitality can stretch across continents. Stunning grace and remarkable flexibility were on display in the Newton South High School gymnasium earlier this month. Bill was there, along with representatives from 20 countries who participated in the Boston Cup, a rhythmic gymnastics event that proved friendly competition and hospitality can stretch across continents. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24596564 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:33:46 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24529226-Only-A-Game-05-02-2009 Dallas Mavericks - Usain Bolt - Derby Perview - Kokomo Joe - Charlie Pierce - The Music of Bernie Williams Dallas Mavericks - Usain Bolt - Derby Perview - Kokomo Joe - Charlie Pierce - The Music of Bernie Williams Dallas Mavericks - Usain Bolt - Derby Perview - Kokomo Joe - Charlie Pierce - The Music of Bernie Williams tag:odeo.com,2009-05-02,24529226 Sat, 02 May 2009 05:54:37 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24522127-Barry-Redux On Monday night, Barry Bonds returned to At and T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Sitting in a box seat between the team's CEO and its president, Bonds, who faces ten counts of making false statements to a grand jury regarding his use of steroids, received a warm welcome from Giants fans...a reaction that did not surprise commentator Bill Littlefield. On Monday night, Barry Bonds returned to At and T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Sitting in a box seat between the team's CEO and its president, Bonds, who faces ten counts of making false statements to a grand jury regarding his use of steroids, received a warm welcome from Giants fans...a reaction that did not surprise commentator Bill Littlefield. On Monday night, Barry Bonds returned to At and T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Sitting in a box seat between the team's CEO and its president, Bonds, who faces ten counts of making false statements to a grand jury regarding his use of steroids, received a warm welcome from Giants fans...a reaction that did not surprise commentator Bill Littlefield. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24522127 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:40:47 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24492463-Tardy-Dukes Baseball players can be fined for using corked bats, throwing illegal pitches, or disparaging the integrity of the umpires. Elijah Dukes of the Washington Nationals was recently fined for being late to the ballpark on game day, which, commentator Bill Littlefield suggests, is more a complicated story than it might seem to be. Baseball players can be fined for using corked bats, throwing illegal pitches, or disparaging the integrity of the umpires. Elijah Dukes of the Washington Nationals was recently fined for being late to the ballpark on game day, which, commentator Bill Littlefield suggests, is more a complicated story than it might seem to be. Baseball players can be fined for using corked bats, throwing illegal pitches, or disparaging the integrity of the umpires. Elijah Dukes of the Washington Nationals was recently fined for being late to the ballpark on game day, which, commentator Bill Littlefield suggests, is more a complicated story than it might seem to be. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24492463 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:45:25 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24467369-Only-A-Game-04-18-09 NBA Playoff Summary Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard 50 Marathons in 50 States High School Mixed Martial Arts Talk with Charlie Pierce 1937 Davis Cup semifinal NBA Playoff Summary Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard 50 Marathons in 50 States High School Mixed Martial Arts Talk with Charlie Pierce 1937 Davis Cup semifinal NBA Playoff Summary Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard 50 Marathons in 50 States High School Mixed Martial Arts Talk with Charlie Pierce 1937 Davis Cup semifinal tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,24467369 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:45:08 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24467370-A-Terrible-Splendor Marshall Jon Fisher's "A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, A World Poised For War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played" focuses on the 1937 Davis Cup semifinal matchup between the German team and the Americans. Fisher goes beyond the tennis played and examines the men involved. Bill Littlefield reviews "A Terrible Splendor." Marshall Jon Fisher's "A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, A World Poised For War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played" focuses on the 1937 Davis Cup semifinal matchup between the German team and the Americans. Fisher goes beyond the tennis played and examines the men involved. Bill Littlefield reviews "A Terrible Splendor." Marshall Jon Fisher's "A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, A World Poised For War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played" focuses on the 1937 Davis Cup semifinal matchup between the German team and the Americans. Fisher goes beyond the tennis played and examines the men involved. Bill Littlefield reviews "A Terrible Splendor." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,24467370 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:44:26 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24467371-Only-A-Game-04-18-09 NBA Playoff Summary Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard 50 Marathons in 50 States High School Mixed Martial Arts Talk with Charlie Pierce 1937 Davis Cup semifinal NBA Playoff Summary Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard 50 Marathons in 50 States High School Mixed Martial Arts Talk with Charlie Pierce 1937 Davis Cup semifinal NBA Playoff Summary Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard 50 Marathons in 50 States High School Mixed Martial Arts Talk with Charlie Pierce 1937 Davis Cup semifinal tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,24467371 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:38:14 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24467372-A-Terrible-Splendor Marshall Jon Fisher's "A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, A World Poised For War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played" focuses on the 1937 Davis Cup semifinal matchup between the German team and the Americans. Fisher goes beyond the tennis played and examines the men involved. Bill Littlefield reviews "A Terrible Splendor." Marshall Jon Fisher's "A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, A World Poised For War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played" focuses on the 1937 Davis Cup semifinal matchup between the German team and the Americans. Fisher goes beyond the tennis played and examines the men involved. Bill Littlefield reviews "A Terrible Splendor." Marshall Jon Fisher's "A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, A World Poised For War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played" focuses on the 1937 Davis Cup semifinal matchup between the German team and the Americans. Fisher goes beyond the tennis played and examines the men involved. Bill Littlefield reviews "A Terrible Splendor." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,24467372 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:37:30 -0700 no Only A Game Podcast