THE BUSHWACKER NURSE by FRANK STOCKTON

Podcast Show Notes — "Tombstones" by Guy de Maupassant A 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Episode Story Title: Tombstones Author: Guy de Maupassant Genre: Literary fiction / satire / social commentary Themes: Vanity, legacy, mortality, human absurdity, the business of remembran ...  Show more

Podcast Show Notes — "The Arrow of Heaven" by G.K. Chesterton at 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales Podcast A Father Brown Mystery Story Title: The Arrow of Heaven Author: G.K. Chesterton Series: Father Brown Genre: Detective mystery / satire / impossible crime Themes: Obsession, ...  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

This week, Tyler - your sports master-knower-knowledge-haver-portrayer-educator and Mark, the opposite of that, explore the wide world of baseball. Spoiler alert: there are four bases and there are, in fact, balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices