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⭐ 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Show Notes — F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Gretchen's Forty Winks" A Time Capsule of 1925 America: Marriage, Status, and the Baby Upstairs F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Gretchen's Forty Winks" is more than a humorous domestic tale — it's a time capsule of 1 ...  Show more

"Sunday Ball" by author Zane Grey gives us a rare look at the early days of baseball in middle America, what it meant to small towns, what people thought of it, and in this case, what moral dilemmas were caused when certain teams and towns started playing baseball on Sundays. Zan ...  Show more

The crack of the bat! The smell of hot dogs! The towering home runs! In celebration of Opening Day, we've got two stories about America's Past-time. Host: Larry Rosen Storytellers: Joseph Gallo learns about his father, and about baseball. Muneesh Jain travels to every baseball st ...  Show more

Baseball’s progression from an amateur activity to a professional sport is full of great stories. Hear about the myths and legends of early baseball; the pioneers and the inventors; the moguls and the superstars. And the gamblers. It all leads to the formation of the 1919 Chicago ...  Show more

An elderly ex-ballplayer's son helps him fulfill his dying wish to attend a game at every major league ballpark. Emphasis on dying wish. Sponsors: Zocdoc- Go to Zocdoc.com/PARADISE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are availab ...  Show more

To celebrate the start of the World Series, we've got two stories about baseball and community. This episode was hosted by Larry Rosen and Muneesh Jain. Storytellers: Bridget Flaherty and her son get a special experience at a baseball stadium. Rob Warren coaches a baseball team, ...  Show more