Pandemic Baseball Book Club

On the eve of Game One of the 2020 World Series, a few PBBC members share memories and readings about their fondest times during this special time of year.   In order of appearance: - Adam C. MacKinnon - Anika Orrock - Eric Nusbaum - Dan Schlossberg - Todd Radom - Danny Gallagher - DB Firstman - Jon Shea - Jason Turbow Music credit, South City Riot/Song:"From the Cold"/Album:"Acworth Royalty"

In our latest installment of our author interview series, Brian Wright and David Krell sit down to discuss "Mets in Popular Culture", a collection of essays which Krell contributed to and edited.  There's not possibly two better people to discuss the impact of the franchise not just on the field, but in popular culture at large.  Enjoy!

Mark Healey sits down with Dan Schlossberg to discuss his two works released this year, "Designated Hebrew" and "The New Baseball Bible".  In this conversation, Mark and Dan talk about the books, baseball in general, and about what the PBBC means to them.  

In our latest episode, Michael Stahl sits down with Jason Turbow to discuss "Big Sexy:  In His Own Words", which Stahl co-wrote with beloved pitcher Bartolo Colon.  Listen as they talk about the research, working with Bartolo, and how the project came together.  

In this episode of our author interview series, Ralph Carhart (author of "The Hall Ball") talks to Paul Gilbert about his latest book "How Baseball Happened:  Outrageous Lies Exposed!  The Truth Revealed.".  

Mark Healey, author of "Gotham Baseball"  is joined by Colin Cerniglia, author of "Culture of Excellence:  What the Yankees can teach us about Leadership".  The book is as much about winning in business as it is winning in baseball, and makes for good conversation.  

Founding club member Jason Turbow interviews Jon Pessah on his latest book, "YOGI:  A life Behind The Mask".  If you're looking for interesting stories on one of baseball's most interesting lives, then look no further.

It is officially official!  We at the Pandemic Baseball Book Club are thrilled to announce that we are joining SABR as an online chartered community!  This opens a lot of doors for the club and for those who follow us as well, and we're thrilled to be in such company.  Here with the inaugural address are founding members Jason Turbow, Eric Nusbaum, and Anika Orrock, along with SABR CEO Scott Bush.

In this episodes, Mitch Nathanson, author of "Bouton:  Life of a Baseball Original" sits down with Brad Balukjian (author of "The Wax Pack") to talk about Nathanson's latest book Bouton:  Life of a Baseball Original.  Music Credit: "Blossom Being the Quickest, Most Viscous Root" - The Collingwood https://thecollingwood.bandcamp.com/album/the-pitter-patter-of-little-everything

Author of the new Expos book Always Remembered, Danny Gallagher, discusses his work with Dan Schlossberg.

Our own Brian Wright and Jason Turbow discuss the legacy of Terrific Tom.

Mark Healey discusses his new book, Gotham Baseball, with Ralph Carhart.

Chris Haft discusses his new book, co-written with Giants clubhouse manager Mike Murphy, with the SF Chronicle's John Shea.

SABR editor and writer Bill Nowlin discusses his new book "Working A Perfect Game" with Jim Overmyer.

Joan Ryan discusses her new book about the science behind team chemistry, Intangibles, with Ray Ratto.

Joan Ryan discusses 24: Life Lessons and Stories from the Say Hey Kid with author John Shea

The author of Billy Ball, Dale Tafoya, discusses his book on the 1980-82 Oakland A's with Jacob Kornhauser.

Author Brian Wright discusses his new book, The New York Mets All-Time All-Stars, with fellow New York baseball author Mark Healey.

Author Ralph Carhart discusses his new book, The Hall Ball, with Mark Healey, author of Gotham Baseball.

The author of Stealing Home, Eric Nusbaum, discusses his new book on the origin story of Dodger Stadium.

The author of Billy Ball,  Dale Tafoya, Zooms down with former Oakland A's president Roy Eisenhardt in this exclusive bonus episode.

Adam MacKinnon discusses his new book, Baseball for Kids, with author Eric Nusbaum.

Author Jacob Kornhauser discusses his new book, The Cup of Coffee Club.

The author of Billy Ball, Dale Tafoya, speaks with former catcher Mike Heath about his relationship with Billy Martin and time in the major leagues.

The author of the Cactus League, Emily Nemens, discusses her debut novel with Anika Orrock, author of The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League,

The Wall Street Journal national baseball writer Jared Diamond discusses his new book with New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner.

Tyler Kepner, author of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches, speaks with Jason Turbow about his research, writing, and creative process.

Anika Orrock, the author of the new book "The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League" talks baseball and books over drinks with Brad Balukjian. 

Hear all about the origin and process of writing Hall of Name, from author D.B Firstman. Also: Rusty Kuntz.

Author of "Stealing Home," Eric Nusbaum, interviews Jason Turbow about the paperback release of "They Bled Blue," a chronicle of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 1981 championship season.

In the premier episode of the Pandemic Baseball Book Club podcast, fellow baseball writer Jason Turbow stands up with Brad Balukjian to discuss his new book The Wax Pack: On the open road in search of baseball's afterlife.