Sports Deep Dive

Sports and the Media: Major League Baseball

We continue our Sports and Media series, this time focusing on Major League Baseball (MLB). Regular season MLB games have been on television, in some form, since 1953.
We do a ”Deep Dive” into broadcast networks, cable, streaming and other various MLB TV packages.

Where did Stadium Concessions come from?

As you bite into the juicy hot dog while cheering on your favorite team live at the stadium, have you ever wondered the history of the marriage between concessions and live sports?

  On today's episode of the "Sports Deep Dive" podcast, we look at that history from umpires drinking beer on the field in the early 1900s to the invention of nachos to concession stands by MLB's Texas Rangers.

Join us during this mouth-watering journey.

The Black Sox Scandal

We take you back to 1919 when eight Chicago White Sox players were paid by gamblers to throw the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds.

We'll take a "deep dive" to the factors that lead to that famous scandal.

Speed Capital: Indianapolis Auto Racing and the Making of Modern America

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On today's episode, the Sports Deep Dive podcast is joined by guest , BRIAN M. INGRASSIA, Associate Professor at West Texas A&M University to discuss his book , "Speed Capital: Indianapolis Auto Racing and the Making of Modern America."

INGRASSIA shares gripping tales of the Speedway's impact on American culture, detailing its transformation from an auto racing venue to a pivotal location in aviation history. Discover how the inception of the race in 1911 led to the birth of cultural traditions and how the event has withstood world wars and economic struggles to become a cornerstone of American sports. Whether you're a racing enthusiast or a history buff, this episode provides a rich narrative of innovation, tradition, and perseverance.

Professional baseball in Minneapolis

On today's episode, we take a look at professional baseball in Minneapolis: From the Minneapolis Millers to the Minnesota Twins. We even include a brief look of the St. Paul Saints.

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Bird Names in Professional Sports

This episode of the Sports Deep Dive podcast is one that is clearly for the "birds." We'll take a look at pro teams with a bird nicknames and how that came about.

Who was Charles O. Finley?

One of MLB's greatest marketers, former A's owner Charles Finley is discussed on this episode of the Sports Deep Dive Podcast.

Who are the St. Louis Browns?

One of MLB's forgotten franchises, we take a look at the team that shared a city with the Cardinals and would later take up residence in Baltimore.