Surviving the Summer slump, Jeff and Christie are back to discuss the MLB realignment. Jeff delves into a fascinating conversation with composer Sean Murray who talks about his journey creating music for films and video games and growing up as the son of Academy Award-nominated actor Don Murray. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Off The Boulevard musician Nick Nicholson. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and recei...

Jeff and Christie share updates on their upcoming film Wild Ones before Jeff sits down with baseball icon Dusty Baker. From his days with Hank Aaron to managing five MLB teams—including a World Series win with the Astros—Dusty reflects on 50+ years in the game, and the evolution of baseball. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew Spencer, who's off to study overseas. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and rec...

Jeff & Christie share their journey to be America’s Favorite Couple. Jeff chats with Chicago theater king Ron Onesti—whose ambition matches his talent to entertain. Then Jeff makes a Crackerjack call to Ann-Marie Piskule, part of the small but mighty Cool Crackerjack club! Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at jeff.ppcpo...

Jeff talks with Mike Murphy, one of the original Chicago Cubs’ Bleacher Bums whose wild and passionate fandom captured national attention during the unforgettable 1969 season, and he shares some incredible stories. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Spiro’s Deli and Peter Nestos to see if the This Old Cub sandwich is available yet. (Mike’s full interview available with subscription in season 1.) Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear ...

Jeff and Christie discuss Jeff’s recent acting experience in an A-list pop star's music video. Then, Jeff sits down with former MLB shortstop Shawon Dunston to talk about being the #1 overall pick in the draft, breaking into the big leagues, the legendary Shawon-O-Meter, and the invaluable lessons he learned from veteran teammates. And Jeff crackerjack calls Mike Gomoll of Joey’s Song. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would l...

In this episode, Jeff chats with Kansas City Royals legend Willie Wilson about the 1980s Royals, his breakthrough into the bigs, how he became a switch-hitting batting champ, and his equation for hitting triples. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Joey Banks who’s working on a movie set. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page. Email questions to Jeff at ...

In this special episode, Jeff and Christie dive into the Netflix series The Clubhouse: A Year With The Red Sox. They explore the emotional highs and lows captured on screen, the advantages of portraying the mental side of the game, and how teams can use this kind of storytelling to better engage their audiences. It’s a deep look at sports, psychology, and the power of connection. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to suppo...

Jeff chats with Pat Asanti, a first generation Italian-American, who left his strict family life in Long Island, NY, for life as an actor in Hollywood. He tells his incredible family story from Italy to America and back, his struggles and successes as an actor, and the rise of his bakery from his grandmother’s recipes. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his buddy Jim McCauley who has a new podcast about three 60-year-olds with fifty years of friendship. Support the show Thanks for listening! P...

Jeff and Christie discuss the new torpedo bats. Then Jeff speaks with Dodgers legend Ron Cey, “The Penguin,” about his immense minor league stats before playing in one of the greatest infields of all time, getting nurtured by Tommy Lasorda, what he thinks about baseball today, and more! Then Jeff crackerjack calls his friend Peter Nestos of Spiro’s Deli to see if he can get a sandwich named This Old Cub. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what y...

Jeff and Christie talk about Tokyo baseball. Then Jeff speaks with distinguished cinematographer Richard Crudo (American Pie, Justified) about his incredible career, learning from the legendary Gordon Willis (The Godfather), and his passion for baseball. And Jeff crackerjack calls his friend of 50 years, Mike McPhilliamy, to talk about their neighborhoods growing up. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and rec...