
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
Jeff Santo
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is a baseball and entertainment industry podcast hosted by Jeff Santo, a writer/director and son of Hall of Fame baseball player, Ron Santo.
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Joe Mantegna - You pay your dues one way or another.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
04/19/23 • 85 min
Part two of Jeff's interview with the great Joe Mantegna, where they discuss his relationship with renowned playwright David Mamet, how he met his wife, and his thoughts on baseball's new rules. And stick around for when Jeff crackerjack-calls his mom, Judy. You don't want to miss it!
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Pat Hughes - A historic call.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
05/08/23 • 47 min
Part 2 of Jeff's interview with the legendary Pat Hughes. In this episode, Pat discusses his historic calls: Mark McGwire and the Cubs' World Series win. Jeff and Pat also talk about the Cubs and baseball's new rules. Plus, Jeff surprise-crackerjack calls his childhood friend.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Bonnie Hunt - Growing up in Chicago.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
05/18/23 • 68 min
Jeff talks with the remarkable Bonnie Hunt about being a Cubs fan, her upbringing on the north side of Chicago, a dog named Whiskey, directing Return To Me and Amber Brown, and so much more. Plus, Jeff crackerjacks his brother Ron Jr. again for a rebuttal on what the last crackerjack, their childhood friend, T.O.B., said.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Bonnie Hunt - An impulsive thing.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
05/29/23 • 75 min
In this episode, Jeff talks with Bonnie about her nursing career and leap into show biz, their larger-than-life families, The Bonnie Hunt Show, Cheaper By The Dozen, and the stories that connect it all. Jeff again crackerjack calls his mom, Judy, and discusses family and spring training in Arizona.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Pete LaCock - Sons of famous fathers.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
06/18/23 • 73 min
Listen to Part 2 of Pete LaCock! In this episode, Jeff and Pete talk baseball, the game today vs. when Pete played, and hear why Pete retired from playing in the MLB early at 28. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Jimmy Boudreau, who won a College World Series with ASU and was the youngest son of Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Mark DeCarlo - A tale from two Mark(c)s
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
06/27/23 • 65 min
The talented Mark DeCarlo talks about his unique Hollywood career that spans over three decades, and Mark and Jeff argue over Jeff's tired legs and unwillingness to fill in for Mark's thinly rostered softball team. Then Jeff crackerjacks Marc Brady, a long-time tv sports producer for the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bulls.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Billy Williams - Family Ties.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
07/24/23 • 82 min
In this episode, Billy Williams talks about growing up in Whistler, Alabama, family, almost wanting to leave baseball because of segregation, and why there are fewer black players in today's game. Also, Jeff crackerjack calls Ed Lynch (former Cubs GM), and they talk about his career and baseball today, and Ed tells a funny story involving Tricky Dick.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Joel Murray - It’s a different time.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
08/11/23 • 79 min
In this episode, Joel Murray talks about working on Joe Mantegna's "Bleacher Bums," playing softball in a celebrity game at the Field of Dreams, this SAG-AFTRA strike, the Cubs' victory in 2016 and the Cubs' current season, and Jeff and Joel joke around about doing a hunger-strike outside Warner Bros. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his friend and former babysitter Linda Matarrese Momii whose family took Ron in when he first got called up to the Cubs.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Randy Hundley - Every bloomin’ pitch!
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
09/07/23 • 74 min
Jeff talks with the legendary catcher Randy Hundley about his new book Ironman, his one-handed catching style that changed the game of baseball, and his relationship with Leo Durocher. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Randy's son, All-Star catcher Todd Hundley, for an inside look at Todd's journey to the big leagues.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms

Joe Mantegna - Peace, love, and massive talent.
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks
04/10/23 • 54 min
Jeff interviews the Tony Award-winning actor and five-star gentleman Joe Mantegna. They talk family history, the early days in Joe's career, and how he met Ron in '69. And the surprise crackerjack guest will have you feeling nostalgic for your youth.
Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at [email protected].
LINKS to SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, and SPONSORS: https://linktr.ee/santofilms
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FAQ
How many episodes does Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks have?
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks currently has 47 episodes available.
What topics does Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks cover?
The podcast is about Actor, Writer, Film Interviews, Baseball, Celebrity, Cubs, Entertainment Industry, Music, Celebrities, Podcasts, Chicago, Movies, Sports, Tv, Interviews and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks?
The episode title 'Joe Mantegna - Peace, love, and massive talent.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks?
The average episode length on Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is 78 minutes.
How often are episodes of Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks released?
Episodes of Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks are typically released every 10 days.
When was the first episode of Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks?
The first episode of Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks was released on Apr 10, 2023.
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