The Joy of Baseball Podcast

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• The Joy of Family with Nick Offerman

  October 6, 2026 · 59 min

  On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by their good friend, legendary actor and comedian, AND Cubs fan Nick Offerman. Nick shares how his love of baseball was passed down from his father and became a…

• The Joy of Evolving with Bob Costas

  September 29, 2026 · 50 min

  On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by legendary sports broadcaster and baseball superfan Bob Costas. Bob reflects on the emotional final chapter of his broadcasting career, shares some of his favorite…

• The Joy of Emotion with Andy Richter

  September 22, 2026 · 56 min

  On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedian and actor Andy Richter! Andy shares how he found his love for baseball through the tension and drama of the game. They talk about the emotional roller…

• The Joy of Community with Bill Glass

  September 15, 2026 · 48 min

  On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by actor and comedian Bill Glass, best known for his role as “Dr. Rick” in Progressive Insurance commercials. Together, they talk about the joy found in the baseball…

• The Joy of Experience with Alex Edelman

  September 8, 2026 · 58 min

  On this week’s episode, Joe and Molly are joined by comedian, actor, and writer Alex Edelman. Alex shares his lifelong love of the Boston Red Sox and how his experience working with the team gave him an entirely new perspective on fandom…

• The Joy of Storytelling with Ken Burns

  September 1, 2026 · 58 min

  On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by legendary documentary filmmaker and storyteller Ken Burns. Ken shares his lifelong love of baseball, how the game has shaped the stories he tells, and the profound…

• The Joy of Discovery with Megan Amram

  August 25, 2026 · 43 min

  On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedy writer, producer, and one of their dearest friends, Megan Amram. Megan shares how she unexpectedly became a die-hard Dodgers fan after only recently falling…

• The Joy of Purpose with Jason Benetti

  August 18, 2026 · 48 min

  This week on The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly sit down with Detroit Tigers play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti. Jason reflects on how he fell in love with the game and the deeper purpose he finds in his craft inside the booth. Together…