Is This A Great Game, Or What?
Episodes
The Greatest Bobby Cox Story Of All Time
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we celebrate moms, and we also remember one of the greatest managers of all time, Bobby Cox, who recently passed away. We’re throwing it b...
Thank You Ted Turner and John Sterling, The Game Will Miss You
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our GameChanger of the Week is a man who changed the way we watch baseball, just like GameChanger has changed the way we watch our kids play, it&rsquo...
Buck Showalter On The DH, Max Scherzer's Batting, Basketball Referees
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buck Showalter returns to the show and, as always, delivers sharp insight on today’s game—along with a pointed critique of a pitching rule...
Matt Olson Making A Case, Ohtani Blunder, All Derby Team
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian almost put money on the Kentucky Derby? We dive into that and bring you a Team Tim all about it, but you’ll have to wait until the ...
Elly De La Cruz Conversation, Drew Romo Homers, Nick Kurtz Walks
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elly De La Cruz is a star and just pulled off something incredible, but what we didn’t know is what he was doing when Terry Francona was first h...
Joe Buck On ESPN Jeopardy, Brockmire and The Hall of Fame
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Buck joins Tim and Jeff Kurkjian and, as always, he doesn’t disappoint. The legendary play-by-play announcer has done it all, so we’ll...
Shohei's Streak Ends, Walter Johnson's Head
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you from Tim Kurkjian’s office, just before the sprinkle for Baby Bodie Bell Kurkjian, arriving June 5. We squeezed this episode in no...
Marathon Of A Baseball Game
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brand new look—who dis? For those listening on the audio stream, thank you! But we highly recommend checking out our new YouTube look. Just sear...
Max Scherzer, Future Hall of Famer, Joins Us
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Max Scherzer is a future Hall of Famer—and we were lucky enough to have him join our show on an off day. The two-time World Series champion cove...
The K's Keep Coming, Tim Can't Find His Car
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian in a cowboy hat? Yeah… we can’t picture it either. But apparently, it happened—and we’ve got the story behind th...
Jackie Robinson's Importance
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week in Major League Baseball, we celebrate Jackie Robinson. He’s our GameChanger of the Week—but truly, he’s the GameChanger o...
Steve Rushin On Helmet Nachos, Vin Scully and The Masters
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Rushin, a repeat guest for good reason, joins Tim and Jeff once again. It’s almost nerve-racking to write this episode description given h...
Jeff's Baby's Name, Max Muncy Heroics, RIP Phil Garner
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is in Disney World? Yep—and because of that, we bring you Team Tim Disney… and it’s perfection. Huge thank you to everyone who...
Lock These Players DOWN, Plus The Loss Of An Incredible Baserunner
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We say goodbye today to one of the greatest baserunners ever on Is This A Great Game, or What? But baseball never stops—especially for the incre...
Jim Palmer vs. Bonds, Howard Cosell and Cy Youngs
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Famer Jim Palmer joins us this week for a riveting interview. The greatest Orioles pitcher ever turned broadcaster has stories you won’t...
Jo Adell's Insane Defense, All-Easter Team, Umpire Injury
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filming on Easter Sunday, Tim Kurkjian brings us the All-Easter Team that everyone has been asking for—including a favorite of our former guest,...
Andrew Painter, More Pitching Dominance, ABS Success
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pitching across baseball is absolutely electric right now—and we’re loving every second of it. Tim and Jeff Kurkjian are back together in...
John Baker On Paul Skenes, Youth Sports & Dostoevsky
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Baker is a former Major Leaguer turned coach who is wiser than both of us—that’s for sure. He is well-studied in the minds of individ...
Judge's Ks, All-Profession Team & Opening Impressions
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First full weekend of baseball and Tim and Jeff Kurkjian have you ready for a ton of Takeaways and Quirkjians. Don't forget to submit yours at GreatGa...
HAPPY OPENING DAY 2026! Tim Kurkjian's Best Moments
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re celebrating Opening Day this year with our friends at GameChanger. They’ve been an incredible partner for the past couple of years, ...
Eduardo Perez: Opening Day, Bo Jackson and Tablet For Tim
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As tradition continues, we welcome Eduardo Perez back for our first interview of the regular season—for the third straight year since the podcas...
Pete Rose vs Nolan Ryan, Dwight Gooden Made Tim Kurkjian Cry
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian had an absolute monster of a day, sitting down with Nolan Ryan and Dwight Gooden separately—on the same day. Even after all his yea...
Kevin Pillar On WBC Finish, Nose Job and Kobe
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had an absolute blast chopping it up with Kevin Pillar—former MLB standout turned broadcaster and podcaster! Catch him on Foul Territory ...
Raleigh-Arozarena, St. Patricks Day Team, Wade Boggs Karaoke
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s also the World Baseball Classic Championship tonight, and with the regular season starting in just eight day...
Scott Van Pelt On The Baltimore Accent, The Masters and Classic Sportscenter Commercials
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming our friend Scott Van Pelt to the podcast. For years, he and Tim Kurkjian have been staples on ESPN, but...
World Baseball Classic Career Highlight, Pete Rose Loves Winning, Could Robinsons Beat Johnsons?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff are back at it again—and this time the hype is all about the incredible World Baseball Classic and one player who ...
Fate Of The 2027 Season According To Tim Kurkjian, Golf Cart Drive Thru, Our New Partnership
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big partnership news to start the show! A huge thank you to @foulterritoryshow Network for bringing us on board for the 2026 season. We&rs...
A Mazterclass
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We said goodbye to an absolute legend, Bill Mazeroski. He also earned a spot on Tim’s All-Defense Team—alongside several other incredibly skilled ...
Let The Games Begin
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re running the full gambit on the show this week with Tim Kurkjian and his son, Jeff. If you’re interested in attending Jeff’s live event, vi...
Season Starts In 6-7 Weeks
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Bowl is DONE, which means for some teams, pitchers and catchers report TODAY! This is what we’ve been waiting for all offseason. Spring Tr...
He Pulled A Grammy
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Jeff Kurkjian can’t help but be fascinated (once again) by the lingering snow from the storm—though their dogs are clearly over it. Big sh...
Oh, Snow Way!
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SNOWED IN! We had a blast recording this episode from home—both of us snowed in (outside, of course). Tim was rescued by the plows just in time to h...
Front and Center(Field)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones will join Jeff Kent as the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Longtime Hall of Fame voter Tim Kurkjian wei...
Don Mattingly A.K.A. Donnie Baseball (And Sons)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don Mattingly just took a job that lets him work alongside his son, so we couldn’t think of a better guest to have on. Oh—and he also happens to b...
Oh Boy, Another Kurkjian
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It wouldn’t be a father-son podcast without some exciting family news, right? There’s another Kurkjian joining the mix! Jeff kicks off the show by...
Just In Casey
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Jeff Kurkjian entertain us with their knowledge of—and deep love for—the game. If you’re new to the show, welcome to another offseason e...
Our Best Guest Moments of 2025 (Part 2)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't listened to part one yet, STOP and go back one week and start with that episode. The best moment from each of our interviews from this ...
Our Best Guest Moments of 2025 (Part 1)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas and a belated Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrated! We’re excited to bring you part one of our two-part year-end recap, featuring so...
Merry Christmas Steve
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Jeff Kurkjian are back with another offseason podcast, breaking down a few of the biggest moves teams made following the Winter Meetings. But ...
Kent Stop The Feeling
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Jeff Kurkjian dive into the election of Jeff Kent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame—plus the players who just missed the cut, the steroi...
Winter Is Coming
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Jeff Kurkjian recap their Thanksgiving trip to Florida, including the results of their big golf match (though one of them wasn’t eager to of...
Jimmy Gobble Gobble Gobble
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Jeff Kurkjian are bringing you fresh content every week throughout the offseason—every move, every storyline, all the offseason action. They...
Oh Geez, MVPs
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian, an expert on all things baseball, is joined by his son Jeff for Is This A Great Game, Or What? If you’re new to the show—welcome! Be...
DOUBLE PLAY: Johnny Bench In Cooperstown (2024)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This offseason, you’ll hear from Tim and Jeff Kurkjian every Tuesday, bringing you more great baseball content each week.This week marks our very fi...
Ken Rosenthal, The Quintessential Baseball Writer and Reporter
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Rosenthal is a household name in baseball. You’ve seen him on the field during some of the game’s biggest moments, but he’s also one of the ...
The Greatest World Series Tim Kurkjian Has Ever Covered
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well folks, that’s a wrap on the 2025 baseball season! The Los Angeles Dodgers have repeated as champions — but of course, you already knew that. ...
Trick (McSorley) Or Treat
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for what has been an absolutely incredible season of baseball and an amazing run for this podcast (can't wait for next year). We’re celebr...
Dan and Ben Shulman, Father-Son World Series Broadcasters
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Shulman has done far more than just dabble in baseball — calling the game has been his life’s work (alongside being a great father). His son, ...
Oo You Shiny Toy Mamba
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our last interview with Harold Reynolds brought out quite a few great Bo Jackson stories—and Tim has an update on what Bo himself thought about them...
What In The World (Series)?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is Game One of the 2025 World Series! And boy, are we ready for it. Nobody in the world has more World Series stories than our very own Tim Ku...
Harold Reynolds, Former Big Leaguer Turned Storied Analyst
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harold Reynolds’ name is synonymous with baseball — from his years on the field to his incredible work covering the game we all love. He and Tim g...
O Canada!
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got our 2025 World Series match-up! But before we dive in, we have to honor what might be the greatest performance by a baseball player in the...
Unlimited Soup and Salas
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Playoff updates galore from the ALCS and NLCS! The Dodgers and Mariners each take two games on the road, and Tim's got some mind-blowing facts about s...
Eddie, Ravvy and Timmy
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At Tim's request, he joins us as a guest on "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" — request approved!Jeff sits down with Eduardo Pérez, Karl Ravech, and...
ERA & eBay
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WOAH! A lot has happened since we last checked in with you — and we’re doing our best to keep you updated (and stay updated ourselves!). With Tim’...
Don't Get Mad, Get Vlad
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are unbelievable impressed with our listeners, chiming in and chatting with us, it's incredible how passionate all of you are so for that we thank ...
Caleb Joseph, Hilarious Former Catcher Turned Broadcaster
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb Joseph is our hilarious guest this week on the podcast. He's a former big leaguer turned broadcaster who has stories for days. He's currently a ...
Trey Bien
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back at it again, Tim in the Bronx, Jeff in the basement during this exciting October in Major League Baseball. We get great insight from the Blue Jay...
Wild, About To Get Wilder
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We pushed this episode back an entire day JUST so we could be up as up to date as possible and boy oh boy are we. A late night recording session after...
Jeremy Schaap, The Best Journalist We Have
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Schaap is a wildly successful journalist, winning eleven Emmy Awards and entertaining millions over the years with his incredible writing and s...
Where The Wild Things Are
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Famer Tim Kurkjian gets us all excited for the 2025 postseason with his son, Jeff! Safe to say the ending of this regular season was SO exciti...
Crazy Week, Crazy Season (Live Studio Audience)
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining another edition of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Today, we are also joined by a live studio audience, which makes every episode ...
Kevin Brown, Major League Baseball Broadcaster
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Kevin Brown for joining our podcast! We have talked about him enough to warrant an excellent appearance for all of you. Kevin and Jeff Ku...
Coco Beach
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to you from beautiful Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, we are so happy to have you listening or watching. At the worst possible time during th...
Missed It By That Much
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe we are almost wrapped up with the regular season? This year has FLOWN by but boy is this an exciting time! We continue from Ozzie To ...
Jane Leavy, Make Me Commissioner
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Leavy is quite the decorated author and journalist and we were so happy to have her join our show. Her new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know Wh...
Switching It Up
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of our show, today we honor those who hit from both sides of the plate. Cal Raleigh and Mickey Mantle now have something in...
Piazza, Pedro and Pirates
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Jeff Kurkjian talk baseball each and every week, thanks for joining. However, there is something much bigger than baseball kicking off this sh...
Jim Abbott: Former Big League Pitcher, An Inspiration To Us All
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Abbott might be the greatest story in baseball history. His perseverance inspires us all and we couldn't be more grateful that he took the time fo...
2131 Walk-Off
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2131 record-breaking game came with a fascinating finish as the Orioles hosted the Dodgers. This among so man...
Slide Into Our DMs
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special guest on a Thursday episode? Count us in! When it comes to On This Date in baseball history, we knew we had to bring this former big leaguer...
Jesse Cole: The Man Behind The Savannah Bananas
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have been so excited to bring you the ringmaster behind one of the biggest phenomenons the sporting world has ever seen, Jesse Cole, the mind behin...
He Tattooed That One!
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to September, folks. The most exciting time of the regular season is upon us and you have a front row seat for it all. Cal Raleigh got a phone...
Don't Move Til You Seaver
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode and as you can tell from the title, we've got quite a bit of Tom Seaver in today's episode and for good reason. Also, a who...
Adnan Virk, Cinephile and Newly Published Author
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adnan Virk is back as a guest again on our show. The stories this man has from sports and Hollywood are just undeniably incredible. We sat in the pock...
Lights, Camera, Big Dumper
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining us for another episode of our show, today we continued our fascination with Cal Raleigh. He just broke a record over the weekend an...
Babe "Matt Stairs" Ruth
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off a great time at the Little League World Series, thanks to our friends at GameChanger and Dick's Sporting Goods, we are back with yet another...
Todd Frazier and Karl Ravech In Williamsport
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to our friends at GameChanger and Dick's Sporting Goods, we were yet again recording the podcast at the Little League World Series. If you miss...
Williamsport Is A GameChanger
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were honored to be asked back by our friends of GameChanger and Dick's Sporting Goods to record our podcast at their setup at the Little League Wor...
Magic vs Matt Kemp
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim came stacked full of birthdays today including one of a man who never played professional baseball but sure loves this game! We preview what we ha...
Joe West, Umpired More Games Than Anyone In MLB History
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the world of baseball with legendary umpire Joe West. In this episode, Joe shares some of his most memorable moments on the f...
Woody And Buzz
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A big birthday weekend all recapped including what Tim Kurkjian dressed up as for his granddaughter's big day. Plus, a callback to Tim's favorite arti...
A Troutstanding Birthday
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of "Is This Is A Great Game, Or What?" hosted by Tim and Jeff Kurkjian, a father-son duo that has made it impossible to dis...
Steve Phillips, Former Mets GM, Analyst for Sirius/XM, MLB Network
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Trade Deadline behind us, we thought it would be so fitting to get into the mind of a former MLB General Manager as to what exactly goes on d...
Jawn Duran
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" and for those who are new here, Tim and Jeff Kurkjian will take you through the happeni...
BONUS: Trade Deadline Takeaways
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian in Bristol in between shows at ESPN, Jeff Kurkjian in between dinner and diaper changes at his house but they came together for you, the ...
Trading Places
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is packed with almost too many things to count. We release the morning of the trade deadline, exciting things buzzing around Major League...
Tony Gwynn Jr
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody more perfect for this father-son show than the son of one of the best to ever play the game. Tony Gwynn Jr. was a good Major League player, and...
Kurtz So Good
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was this the greatest offensive performance by a player in the history of Major League Baseball? It could be! I mean, we did kind of make that argumen...
Next Stop, Cooperstown!
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian, with his son, Jeff, preview the 2025 inductees to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathi...
Billy Wagner, 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People used to call him "Fence Post" and now he's a Hall of Famer! From "rags to riches" in his words, he waited a bit too long on the ballot in our o...
Seconds, Please!
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard not to get pumped up for baseball when the second half of the season has begun. The Brewers are on a tear, tied for the best record in the N...
"That Was Madness!"
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian takes us to Atlanta for what was a fascinating week of All Star Game magic. The Homerun Derby was electric, with exclusive moments from C...
Chipper Jones, Hall of Famer
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy All Star Week! We had Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves legend, on the show the week that Atlanta hosted the All Star Game, how fitting! The Hall o...
ASG In ATL
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kurkjian is in Atlanta covering the All Star Game this weekend. The Homerun Derby on ESPN Radio will feature him in the booth and for the All Star...
The Big Train
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are on location this week for the episode at a place both Tim and Jeff grew up going to! We sat down with Bruce Adams of the Bethesda Big Train abo...
Scott Bradley, Former MLB Catcher, Princeton Head Baseball Coach
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Bradley, former Major League catcher and current Princeton head baseball coach, shares insights from his extensive baseball car...
Stay Classy, San Diego
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff and Tim Kurkjian discuss Tim's recent trip to San Diego, highlighting the beauty of Petco Park and the game and series that he c...
Not Taking It In Stride
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We bring you another edition of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" with a bit of a patriotic theme throughout. Make sure to stick around for Tim Kurkjia...
Ron Darling And The Fourth Of July
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Mets and Braves fans, you remember the Fourth of July, 1985, because of the strangest game maybe ever played in baseball history. We are joined th...