Is This A Great Game, Or What?
Is This A Great Game, Or What?
Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!Social links:
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Guardians Comeback, Tim Kurkjian's LCS Preview
Tim Kurkjian takes us through the LCS matchups, breaking down what each team brings to the table! Jeff is at a bachelor party this week, which means he’s recording from a hotel while Tim is at home. That’s a rare role reversal, and honestly, it’s pretty hilarious. On This Date in Baseball History …
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Umpires At Yankee Stadium KNEW This Would Happen
Three out of four series are wrapped up in the LDS, and we’ve got the recaps! The Rays sweep, the Dodgers dominate, and the Brewers continue to impress. It’s not a surprise that three of the four top-seeded teams make it to the LCS round. We’re also releasing this episode the afternoon of Game Four…
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Chourio's Epic Walk-Off Hit, Numbers Explained By Tim Kurkjian
In the middle of the Division Series, we’ve got an episode packed with amazing updates. The first weekend of the playoffs has been nothing short of fascinating. Recorded and posted on Monday, October 5th, we may only have one game in each American League matchup, but that doesn’t stop Tim Kurkjian …
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Braves Advance, Tim Kurkjian's Wild Wild Card Stats and Stories
WILD CARD RECAP! That’s right, we give you all the deets surrounding the three sweeps and the Phillies-Braves three-gamer. Tim Kurkjian was on the call for ESPN Radio in New York, and his adventures on the Subway could not have been more hysterical. The celebrity he ran into will absolutely blow yo…
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Tim Kurkjian's WILD Wild Card Preview
HAPPY PLAYOFF BASEBALL, EVERYONE! We are so excited to celebrate the first day of the Postseason with you. But first, we have to wrap up all things regular season, including your Takeaways and Quirkjians that round out the 2026 season. We say goodbye to one, maybe even two, all-time pitching great…
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Crazy Weather Weekend, We Called Jim Cantore
Jim Cantore joined us to talk about the nor’easter before it hit this past weekend. This was taped back on Tuesday, September 22nd, and while we obviously wanted to talk weather, Cantore also happens to LOVE the game of baseball. Of course, we had to ask him who his “guy” was growing up, the player…
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Why Is Nobody Talking About Yordan Alvarez?
Only a couple of days left in the baseball season, and we can’t contain ourselves! The National League Wild Card race is electric. The American League West is insane. The AL Central is absurd. It just doesn’t stop when it comes to the excitement this time of year brings. I have a feeling we might e…
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Pat Sajak Took Cal Ripken Jr. To A Hockey Game
Pat Sajak is our esteemed guest! We talked a lot of baseball, including his growing up in Chicago, becoming an Orioles and Dodgers fan and even his love for a Florida team! He loves the game and it shows. We also talked Savannah Bananas, due to a personal connection and his love of the game. Cal R…
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2027 Doesn't Look Good For Baseball
With one week left in the regular season, Tim Kurkjian thinks the Padres are a team a lot of people aren’t talking about enough. José Ramírez adds another chapter to the conversation about whether he is the greatest Cleveland baseball player ever. What do you say? And after seeing them again in per…
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Tim Kurkjian's Raw Reaction To Pete Alonso's 300th HR
The Yankees, Dodgers, Brewers, and White Sox all have big takeaways this week on "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" Tim Kurkjian breaks it all down, along with just how incredible Junior Caminero has been over the last week. Plus, Tim's raw reaction to Pete Alonso's 300th homer AT Citi Field. Payton…
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