Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Ira Berkow and Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs Creator, Ralph Perrazzo

07/08/23 • 101 min

Ira Berkow is a sports reporter, columnist, and writer. He shared the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting awarded to the staff of The New York Times for his article, "The Minority Quarterback", which was part of the series, How Race Is Lived in America. He has written for Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, Art News, Seventeen, Chicago Magazine, The Chicago Tribune Magazine, National Strategic Forum Review, Reader's Digest, and Sports Illustrated, among others. He is the author of 26 books and his latest is Baseball's Best Ever: A Half Century of Covering Hall of Famers. It is a collection of many of Ira's columns which are insightful and meaningful views of the lives and careers of some of the greatest who have played the game. These player are so much more than what they are on the field and that is provided by Ira's wonderful writing.

Ralph Perrazzo is a chef. His restaurant, BBD's (Beers, Burgers, Desserts) was the New York City Wine & Food Festival's 2015 Burger Bash Winner and was included in Newsday's Top Long Island Restaurants in 2014, 2015 and 2016. In 2020, Perrazzo started focusing on his new artisan line of hot dogs and his hot dog company, Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs. We met Ralph at Pig Beach during the Jeff Michner Foundation BBQ Benefit and the pleasure of sampling his outstanding products. Anyone who thinks one hot dog is the same as any other hot dog will never think the same way after trying Ralph's hot dogs. Humphrey Bogart said, "A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." Who can argue with that? We certainly will not. More information on Ralph and Snap-O-Razzo can be found at https://www.snaporazzo.com/

We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.

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Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Ira Berkow and Snap-O-Razzo Hot Dogs Creator, Ralph Perrazzo

We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays Manager, John Gibbons and Barbecue Lover and Ship Captain, Dayne Brady Pack the Episode with Stories Not to be Missed

John Gibbons is known as Gibby to countless baseball fans who either knew him for his play as a catcher with the New York Mets or for his two time multi-year stints as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. He joins us to discuss his latest project, his memoir, Gibby: Tales of a Baseball Lifer which he co-wrote Greg Oliver. It is extremely entertaining with tons of stories detailing his youth prior to baseball and continues through his time with the World Series winning 1986 New York Mets all the way to his very successful managerial career with the Toronto Blue Jays. Gibby has strong opinions which we were glad he shared, but the best thing he shared are his exceptional stories.

Dayne Brady loves cooking barbecue and it helps him to relax. Whether he is cooking in the Cayman Islands or at his current Florida home, Dayne is always looking for foods to which he can add his unique flavors. Our friend Pinetar thought Dayne would be a perfect guest and joined the interview to surprise him. Dayne tells us about his time as captain on a ship that sank and saving his father and brother-in-law from drowning and never giving up hope. Dayne is long time Big Green Egg user, a former Little League baseball coach, and a fan of the Baltimore Orioles. He even has a video show on Facebook called, Dayne's Food Porn Corner which showcases his coking talents.

We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.

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undefined - Chatting with The Grill Sisters, Irene Sharp and Desi Longinidis and Baseball Bat Manufacturer, Kurt Gross of Overfly Sports with Guest Co-host, Doug Scheiding

Chatting with The Grill Sisters, Irene Sharp and Desi Longinidis and Baseball Bat Manufacturer, Kurt Gross of Overfly Sports with Guest Co-host, Doug Scheiding

Irene Sharp and Desi Longinidis are The Grill Sisters and they join us from halfway around the world, Australia to be exact, to discuss their cookbook, The Grill Sisters' Guide To Legendary BBQ: 60 Irresistible Recipes that Guarantee Mouthwatering, Finger-Lickin' Results. Irene and Desi are grilling enthusiasts, recipe developers, food stylists, and photographers who have appeared on Australian television, competing against the best BBQ experts in Australia. Irene and Desi created the cookbook's outstanding recipes, took the beautiful photographs, and designed the book's layout. Get the book and elevate your cooking skills to another level.

Kurt Gross is passionate about manufacturing baseball bats. His El Paso, Texas bat manufacturing company, Powerbull Bat Company was recently purchased by Overfly Sports. Doug Scheiding pinch hits for Leonard as he was unable to join the conversation and as usual Doug's vast research significantly adds to the discussion. A well made baseball bat is an essential component to a player's success and so much goes into their production. Everything that goes into making baseball bats as well as how they are marketed to the players is explained. Just when you think the interview is over, Kurt asks for some barbecue talk and Doug is more than happy to comply.

We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.

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