Jeff and Christie discuss All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong and drowning out the noise in life. Then Jeff sits down with Granden Galen Goetzman, a former professional baseball player and former AEW wrestler. They talk about how they met on Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild" music video and Granden's journey from baseball and professional wrestling to acting in Forever Wild Ones. Plus, Jeff and Christie answer a thoughtful Crackerjack question from Paula Conlon about finding an audience and following t...

Jeff and Christie kick off the episode by talking about filming their movie, Forever Wild Ones. Then Jeff sits down with two-time World Series champion Jonny Gomes to talk about triumph over tragedy, what makes a winning team, and his experience acting in Forever Wild Ones. Finally, Jeff and Christie wrap things up with a surprise Crackerjack question from Jim McCauley. Ask a Crackerjack Question Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and wo...

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. Ask a Crackerjack Question Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would l...

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. Ask a Crackerjack Question Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would...

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! Ask a Crackerjack Question 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. Emai...

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.) Ask a Crackerjack Question Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. ...

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. Ask a Crackerjack Question Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjo...

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. Ask a Crackerjack Question 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.&...

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. Ask a Crackerjack Question Support the show Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you h...

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. Ask a Crackerjack Question Support the s...