Andy Masur Podcast

Brian Ludden and Heather Denniston from Chicago based Ludex join me to talk about their new app to value your card collection. 

Check them out at Ludex.com.

It was hard to choose only 6 moments to highlight in this "Best of" episode...

1. Thom Brennaman - Former Reds TV Play-by-play announcer

2. Ricky Cobb - Super 70s Sports

3. Joe Johnson - Obvious Shirts

4. Chuck Swirsky - Bulls radio play-by-play voice

5. John Owens - Co-Author: Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, the 72 White Sox and a Transforming Chicago

6. John T. Connor - Camera Operator Top Gun Maverick 

Joe stops by to talk about his t-shirt company "Obvious Shirts" and how it's grown from one shirt to hundreds available. His company also does stellar work for charity. Fun conversation. 

John Owens joins me to talk about the book he co-authored entitled "Chili Dog MVP, Dick Allen, the '72 White Sox and a transforming Chicago". It's the story of Dick Allen's affect on the team in 1972 and how his impact helped keep the team in Chicago.  

Stick around til the end to hear the story of the Chili Dog MVP and what made Dick Allen that guy...

The book is available at www.chilidogmvp.com and at Amazon.com

John T. Connor, a noted cinematographer and cameraman joins me this week. He talks about his experience working on the set of TOP GUN: MAVERICK and the way of life for a crew member in Hollywood!

Ricky Cobb of @Super70sSports on Twitter joins me to talk about the origins of the twitter account and how much time he actually spends on it a day. Fascinating conversation about those of us Gen X'ers and how we remember things from our childhood and growing up in that era. 

***BE ADVISED, THERE IS SOME EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE*** It's all in context, but nonetheless there are some 'four letter' words uttered. May not be suitable for younger folks. 

Former Major League pitcher Glendon Rusch joins me with stories about some of his former teammates, including Greg Maddux. We also recall his role in the Padres/Rockies 22-inning marathon of 4/17/08 and his hitting prowess! We talk about changes to the game as well...

Loyola Ramblers Super Senior Lucas Williamson joins me to talk about his career, the Loyola Project, family and what is next for him....

Thom Brennaman joins me for a candid conversation about incident caught on a hot mic in August 2020, what he's doing to make amends and if he sees himself getting another chance in a broadcast booth. Plus a conversation about his broadcasting career. 

Former Loyola Ramblers player Cameron Krutwig sits down with Andy to talk about Mach Madness. Krut recalls his freshman year run to the Final Four and his senior season win over Illinois in the tournament. We also play, Name that 80's Tune! Plus my rant on March Madness seeding in, Andy in :60! 

Bob Nightengale of the USA Today sits down with Andy to discuss the ongoing labor dispute in MLB. He thinks things will be resolved soon and then the free agent frenzy can begin...

Andy sits down with the radio voice of the Chicago Bulls, Chuck Swirsky....

Longtime baseball columnist Scott Miller joins me to talk about the MLB lockout and if there's going to be Spring Training and a season. Scott is a contributor for the New York Times and has covered the sport for decades. He even plays our brand new game, One Hit Wonders in One Second!

Authenticator and former Chicago Sportscaster Steve Grad joins me to talk about his road to the TV show "Pawn Stars", Chicago Sports and much much more! 

0:00-5:57 - Grad the sportscaster

5:58-15:34 - Sports fan of Chicago Teams

15:34-21:56 - Jordan/Gwynn stories

21:56-25:43 - Authentication/eBay advice

25:43-37:54 - Pawn Stars Stories

37:54-45:58 - Grad prized collectables

45:58-48:15 - Work as Authenticator

48:15 -53:31 - wrap up

Enjoy!

Jarrett Payton of WGN-TV joins me to talk about the Bears/Rams game. The lack of offense was noticeable, the play calling suspect and it turned into a national tv nightmare. We'll also talk about what it was like growing up with Walter Payton as a father. @Paytonsun 

Highlights courtesy of ESPN

On this episode we welcome Jon Morosi from MLB Network and Fox Sports. He is at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX covering the World Series. Jon and I discuss the series to this point and the latest on the White Sox managerial search. Yes, two midwest guys also chatted about hockey and the retirement of the legendary Mike "Doc" Emrick. 

The Chicago White Sox announced today that Manager Ricky Renteria and the team had mutually parted ways after the 2020 season. The search for a new skipper is underway. Scott Merkin of MLB.com joins me to share his thoughts on the change, who might be next and the craziness of the 2020 Pandemic shortened season. 

My thoughts on the White Sox 2020 season and what's ahead for both the team and this podcast....