Is This A Great Game, Or What?

Is This A Great Game, Or What?

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Episodes 201
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (294)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every Few Days
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Episodic
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59%
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About This Podcast

Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!

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S3E35 Will The Tigers Deal Skubal? Plus Labor Negotiations

Jun 11, 2026 55m Transcript

Tim Kurkjian tackles TWO big questions in this episode of Is This A Great Game, Or What? Jeff is, as usual, on baby watch as he awaits the arrival of his son, so we're glad he made it for this…

S3E34 Steve Sparks, Knuckleballer Turned Incredible Storyteller

Jun 09, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

There isn't a question that Steve Sparks is one of our favorite former guests, and now he's BACK for more laughs. The knuckleballer turned broadcaster remains one of Tim's favorite storytellers in…

S3E33 The Hardest Throw From A Starting Pitcher

Jun 08, 2026 1h Transcript

Shohei just cannot be stopped and is doing things we haven't seen in quite some time. But first, Tim figured out QR codes. Watch out, world! We also button up what it means to "bat around." Well, at…

S3E32 Save, Start, Save, Start, Save, WHAT?

Jun 04, 2026 52m Transcript

Tim and Jeff went to Lou Gehrig Day together and have some amazing people to shout out, including our friend Michael Brown. Plus, it was pretty awesome to see who was on the mound that day. The…

S3E31 Lou Gehrig Day With Boog Sciambi

Jun 02, 2026 44m Transcript

To know Boog is to love Boog. The legendary play-by-play broadcaster does far more than call baseball and basketball games—he helps change lives in honor of a dear friend. Project Main Street began…

S3E30 Christopher Sanchez and Chris Sale Stand Alone

Jun 01, 2026 43m Transcript

Christopher Sanchez is on the brink of making some history—probably just two starts away from it! Tim and Jeff are heading to the ballpark tomorrow to celebrate Lou Gehrig Day. ALS is a cause that…

S3E29 Did Tim Kurkjian Jinx The Cubs On SVP?

May 28, 2026 53m Transcript

Ten straight wins turning into ten straight losses? Uh oh. The Cubs may still be above .500, but they could be in some trouble. Was Tim Kurkjian the jinx? He stopped by SVP, and maybe that’s what did…

S3E28 Mike Toomey Shares His Favorite Scouting Stories

May 26, 2026 58m Transcript

Mike Toomey has spent years in baseball — as a player, manager, coach, and scout — making it his life’s work. He’s been friends with Tim Kurkjian for so long that Jeff (now 32) can’t remember life…

S3E27 Baseball Team of Players Who Served Our Country

May 25, 2026 41m Transcript

Memorial Day is today, and we thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can continue to live in a free country. We’re grateful beyond words. So many major leaguers have put their lives on the…

S3E26 A No-No Bid Becomes Walk-Off Loss

May 21, 2026 50m Transcript

It’s May 21st, and Tim comes out of the gate putting Jeff to the test. Did he take the bait and miss, or hit the nail on the head? We open with pitching, because it is just that good right now. Our…

S3E25 Eric Nadel On Nolan Ryan With An Eye Patch

May 19, 2026 58m Transcript

Eric Nadel is a National Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster, and along with Tim Kurkjian, that gives us TWO Hall of Famers on this episode (plus, Jeff is here too). Eric has covered the Texas Rangers…

S3E24 One Start But EIGHT Wins?

May 18, 2026 52m Transcript

Tim is back from Detroit after calling a very exciting Tigers game. Plus, Jeff purchased a bit of a surprise for his dad for the next time he visits to record the podcast. The Takeaways explain just…

S3E23 Tallest Outfield EVER!

May 14, 2026 56m Transcript

We follow up on the tallest outfield ever — consisting of Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, and Aaron Judge — and with a little insight, it seems we may finally have confirmation. Thanks to some serious…

S3E22 Ben Zobrist's Final Game Has To Be A First

May 12, 2026 53m Transcript

Former Cubs star Ben Zobrist joins us to talk about thriving under pressure: on the field and in life. From faith and family to leadership and his coaching work, this conversation dives into what it…

S3E21 The Greatest Bobby Cox Story Of All Time

May 11, 2026 42m Transcript

Today we celebrate moms, and we also remember one of the greatest managers of all time, Bobby Cox, who recently passed away. We’re throwing it back to Jeff Francoeur joining the show two years ago…

S3E20 Thank You Ted Turner and John Sterling, The Game Will Miss You

May 07, 2026 56m Transcript

Our GameChanger of the Week is a man who changed the way we watch baseball, just like GameChanger has changed the way we watch our kids play, it’s kind of perfect. Plus, Bruce Hornsby on the piano,…

S3E19 Buck Showalter On The DH, Max Scherzer's Batting, Basketball Referees

May 05, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Buck Showalter returns to the show and, as always, delivers sharp insight on today’s game—along with a pointed critique of a pitching rule that might surprise you. A legendary manager known for…

S3E14 Matt Olson Making A Case, Ohtani Blunder, All Derby Team

May 04, 2026 49m Transcript

Tim Kurkjian almost put money on the Kentucky Derby? We dive into that and bring you a Team Tim all about it, but you’ll have to wait until the end of the show for it. The White Sox seem to have…

S3E17 Elly De La Cruz Conversation, Drew Romo Homers, Nick Kurtz Walks

Apr 30, 2026 48m Transcript

Elly De La Cruz is a star and just pulled off something incredible, but what we didn’t know is what he was doing when Terry Francona was first hired, and it says a lot about his character. A true…

S3E16 Joe Buck On ESPN Jeopardy, Brockmire and The Hall of Fame

Apr 28, 2026 50m Transcript

Joe Buck joins Tim and Jeff Kurkjian and, as always, he doesn’t disappoint. The legendary play-by-play announcer has done it all, so we’ll spare you the long list of accomplishments—but trust us,…

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