{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6a8934ce52b1eb5c7bbf9233?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Starkville | Mike Krukow Reflects on 36 Seasons in the Booth","description":"<p>Legendary Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow will be retiring from the booth after 36 seasons. He shares the emotional outpouring he's received from fans, the gut-wrenching moment he told his partner Duane Kuiper, and highlights from a lifetime of stories — from homering off Steve Carlton to lessons learned from Harry Caray and Vin Scully. </p><p><br></p><p>Rundown: </p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:35 Showing Love to Local Voices</p><p>10:43 Welcoming Mike Krukow</p><p>13:47 The Magic of Kruk and Kuip</p><p>17:04 How Kruk and Kuip Evolved</p><p>20:30 The Hard Decision to Step Away</p><p>26:05 Surprising Fans</p><p>28:30 Krukow's Baseball History</p><p>35:36 Most Important Item</p><p>38:58 The Hall of Fame</p><p>41:56 The Remainder of the Season</p><p>43:42 Sliding Doors</p><p>47:41 Playing in Candlestick Park</p><p>49:53 Silly Kruk and Kuip Stories</p><p>57:29 Farewell Mike Krukow</p><p>59:27 Strange But True</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>E-mail: starkville@theathletic.com</p><p>Starkville Hotline: (347) 313-8371</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Jayson Stark &amp; Doug Glanville</p><p>With: Mike Krukow</p><p>Producer: Tauri J. Miller</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}