There’s one thing sports fans can all agree on: Phillies fans love to boo. This week, Jayson and Doug look back at All-Star Week, share stories from the wrong side of a hostile Philly crowd, and discuss why the city’s fans have earned their reputation. Then, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joins the show to talk about being honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, along with a few behind-the-scenes details from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. To close things out, Jayson and Doug dive into another edition of Strange But True in Sacramento.
Rundown:
1:34 All-Star Game in Philadelphia
3:00 Phillies Fans LOVE to Boo
9:22 Joe Buck Visits Starkville
10:38 Hall of Fame Weekend
14:04 Baseball’s Impact
19:19 Calling Baseball Games
28:50 Entering the Hall of Fame
30:36 Announcing Baseball vs. Football
33:29 Broadcasting Baseball
36:25 Joe’s Cooperstown Speech
46:07 Observations on Today’s Game
48:12 Swift-Kelce Wedding
54:25 Strange But True
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Joe Buck
Producer: Jason Potere
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