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This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, We find popcorn in our peanuts as A League of Their Own turns thirty. Mark Appel makes his Major League debut at the age of thirty; some nine years after he was drafted as a can’t miss prospect. Josh Naylor nails down another thriller for the Guardians and we react to an ugly brawl between the Angels and the Mariners. Finally, our popcorn discussion is at the 43:11 mark on the John Huston, Humphrey Bogart classic, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Next week: Easy A
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the All-Star break has come and gone, while the White Sox celebrated the 20th anniversary of their World Series win over the Houston Astros, while mourning the passing of Bobby Jenks. In Popcorn, we have a pair of great films to review this week. We start with Tommy’s choice, a modern film noir effort, After Dark, My Sweet (1990). We then move to Leo's selection, the Werner Herzog epic, Fitzcarraldo (1982). Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: Pascali's Island (1988) Tom's Pick: Spirited Away (2001)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we begin with the peanuts as Pope Leo has a message for White Sox fans, we’ll discuss the Tigers and Cubs and who merit selection as All-stars, then we pivot to the popcorn for a lively discussion on two movies, the 1946 William Wyler classic, The Best Years of Our Lives, and the Mike Nichols "La Cage aux Folles" remake, Birdcage. Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: Fitzcarraldo (1982) Tom's Pick: After Dark, My Sweet (1990)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-8-25 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Rules of the Game (1939) and Outlaw Josie Wales (1976) 43:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on a Memorial Day episode of Peanuts and Popcorn, we review two movies. We begin with Leo's choice, Jackie Chan's Super Cop (1992), and finally, Tom’s selection, Take Shelter (2011). Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: Outlaw Josie Wales (1976) Tom's Pick: The Rules of the Game (1939)
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the Popcorn and Tom’s choice from 1998, Run Lola Run. Leo's pick is Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day in New York City. In Peanuts, we discuss the new Greg Maddux documentary on the MLB Network. The Cubs and Tigers dance at the fringes of respectability all the while holding our attention. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Time Bandits (2019) Tom's Pick: Ghost World (2001)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the big bag of Popcorn with Tom’s selection, Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven (1978). We then break down Leo's choice, Brian De Palma's Blow Out (1981). This week in Peanuts we discuss the pending 6 Inning rule which will change MLB Pitching. We look at the future of the Tigers which could spell the end of the Javy Baez Project. Jason Benetti comes back to Chicago and the Tigers and Yankees square of in the Little League Classic. Next Show: Leo's Pick: A Rainy Day in New York (2019) Tom's Pick: Run Lola Run (1998)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the popcorn with Leo’s selection, Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). Then we will break down Tom’s choice for this week, the Coen Brothers’ Miller’s Crossing (1990). In Peanuts, the Hall of Fame induction ceremony is this weekend. Congratulations to Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland. How do new Hall of Famers react when they meet with the older ones? Next Show: Leo's Pick: Blow Out (1981) Tom's Pick: Days of Heaven (1978)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we discuss our recent trips to Panama, Ireland and Spain during our summer break. We mourn the passing of the immortal Willie Mays and in Popcorn, we discuss The Outfit (1973) and Breaking Away (1979). Next Show: Leo's Pick: Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Tom's Pick: Miller's Crossing (1990)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we begin with the Popcorn and Tom’s selection from 1973, The Last of Sheila. Leo’s selection comes to us from Romania, the crime thriller, The Whistlers (2019). In Peanuts, there are some very interesting rookies in MLB this season. Who has the inside track on winning ROY? The politics of a number change and the AL Central is no longer the worst division in baseball. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Get Shorty (1995) Tom's Pick: Missing (1982)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the popcorn bag to break down the Pedro Almodovar sex comedy, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988). We then discuss a request from a listener, Swingers (1996) with John Favreau and Vince Vaughn. In Peanuts, we mourn the passing of Whitey Herzog. We analyze some recent MLB umpire miscues. Max Fried, of the Atlanta Braves, pitches a Maddux. The Chicago Cubs have a successful homestand despite a rash of injuries, while the Detroit Tigers fight for respectability in the American League. Next Show: Leo's Pick: The Whistlers (2019) Tom's Pick: The Last of Sheila (1973)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the bag of popcorn with an underappreciated gem by Akira Kurosawa, Tom’s choice, High and Low (1963). Steve Soderbergh directed the star-studded project Leo suggested. Based on a novel by Elmore Leonard, Out of Sight (1998). In Peanuts, we react to the recent developments regarding Shohei Otani. One of them has nothing to do with gambling. The Cubs can hit, but their pitching is thin. The Tigers are the opposite, great pitching, they can’t hit. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) Tom's Pick: Swingers (1996)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we open the Popcorn with Tom’s selection for today’s episode, the Wes Anderson film, Rushmore (1998). For Leo, we go back to 1974 for the Lords of Flatbush. In Peanuts, the 2024 season is underway. We’ll predict the teams who will qualify for the playoffs as well as the fortunes for the Cubs and Tigers. We’ll react to a guest column in the New York Times by Rafi Kohan. Shohei Otani is in the news, but for all the wrong reasons, and it looks like the Cubs and Dodgers will open the 2025 season in Japan. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Out of Sight (1998) Tom's Pick: High and Low (1963)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the 2024 Oscars have come and gone, we will examine Tommy’s uncanny ability to select the winners in nearly every category. We then review our respective selections. Leo's choice, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Tom’s, The Zone of Interest. In Peanuts, as we near Opening Day, we make our predictions as to how the Cubs and Tigers will fare. Mazel Tov to Shohei Otani and his new bride and Yoshi Yamamoto and his black bag are changing the ways the Dodgers train their players. Next Show: Leo's Pick: The Lords of Flatbush (1974) Tom's Pick: Rushmore (1998)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with an extra-long Popcorn. First up, two more reviews of the nominees for Best Picture of 2023: Anatomy of a Fall, and American Fiction. We will also reveal our favorites for the major Oscar categories---as well as predict the winners. In an abbreviated version of peanuts, we’ll talk about another Black Ace, former Twin and Guardian, Mudcat Grant. Cody Bellinger returns to the North Side, we pose the question: are the Cubs at least as good as they were last season? Finally, the Philadelphia Phillies have done away with their $1 hot-dog promotion. We are left to wonder why. Next Show: Leo's Pick: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Tom's Pick: The Zone of Interest (2023)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we start with the popcorn with our reviews of two more Best Picture nominees, Leo's pick, Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, and Tom’s pick, Poor Things with Emma Stone. In Peanuts, we open the bag with great hope and anticipation as Spring Training has begun in Arizona and Florida. Players in both sites are having difficulties with the Nike’s special Spring Training uniforms. An arrest is made in the vandalization of a Jackie Robinson statue, and we will talk about “The Black Aces”, a handful of African-American pitchers who have each won 20 games in the Majors. Next Show: Leo's Pick: American Fiction (2023) Tom's Pick: Anatomy of a Fall (2023)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we kick off our 8th season with our Popcorn discussion on the 2023 nominees for Best Picture. We’ll start with Tom’s choice, The Holdovers, then move to Leo’s pick, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. In Peanuts, we react to the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, the Dodgers signing of Shohei Otani and the Cubs firing of David Ross and subsequent hiring of Craig Counsell. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Maestro (2023) Tom's Pick: Poor Things (2023)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 11-5-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Rocky and Zodiac 1:05:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on the final episode of the 2023 season, we open the bag of Popcorn by going back to 1975 for my movie, Rocky, before we break down Tommy’s final pick of the season, Zodiac. Then we will announce the winners our annual Poppy Awards for this year’s best P&P Movies. In Peanuts, the World Series has come and gone, the Texas Rangers won in 5 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks and despite some dramatic storylines, hardly anyone watched. We’ll talk about why. Leo’s 2023 Poppy Award winner: Argentina- 1985 Tom’s 2023 Poppy Award winner: Prince of the City…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-29-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Long Goodbye and Other People's Money 1:05:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we begin with Robert Altman’s, The Long Goodbye (1973) and end with Norman Jewison’s, Other People’s Money (1991). In Peanuts, we react to recent events in playoff baseball as the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks face off in the World Series. Dusty Baker announces his retirement after 28 years as a big-league manager. The playoff format has been a source of controversy, we’ll add our two cents to the discussion. Kim Ng and the Miami Marlins part company while the Cubs are rumored to be interested in acquiring Juan Soto. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Rocky (1976) Tom's Pick: Zodiac (2007)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-15-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Unstoppable and Prizzi's Honor 55:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn…we open the bag of popcorn with Tommy’s selection from 2010, Tony Scott’s, Unstoppable. Next, we break down Leo’s choice for this week, John Huston’s, Prizzi’s Honor (1985). In Peanuts, the League Championship Series are set, and some unlikely teams have made their way to Baseball’s Final Four. We’ll answer the question, is the current playoff format fair to the higher-seeded teams? Attendance was up in 2023, did the new rule changes have anything to do with it? It’s been 20 years since the Bartman game, what have we learned. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Other People’s Money (1991) Tom's Pick: The Long Goodbye (1973)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-01-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and After Hours 1:06:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn…We open a steaming bag of hot-buttered popcorn with a double-feature of excellent features, Ang Lee’s, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. We then break down Tommy’s choice, Martin Scorcese’s After Hours. In Peanuts, with a clear(er) picture of the playoff matchups, we make our picks for the first round. Finally, the Cubs just miss out on the playoffs, was the season a failure and what can they do to improve for next season? Next Show: Leo's Pick: Prizzi’s Honor (1985) Tom's Pick: Unstoppable (2010)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-17-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Sleepers and Gladiator 1:02:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we start with the popcorn as we begin with Leo’s selection, the 1996 Barry Levinson effort, Sleepers. Then we discuss the final film of Tom’s pet project of Best Picture winners that he has not seen on the big screen, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Then we chew down the peanuts as the Atlanta Braves win their sixth straight NL East title. The Boston Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom and the LA Dodgers move on from Jose Urias. Blake Snell or Justin Steele? Who deserves to win the NL Cy Young Award. Finally, the Chicago Cubs come back to earth, but are still in line for a playoff berth. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) Tom's Pick: After Hours (1985)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-04-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Super 8 and Terms of Endearment 1:04:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we start with a fresh batch of popcorn with Leo’s selection, JJ Abrams’ Super 8. Tom’s choice for this episode is the third of four Best Picture winners that he has not seen on the big screen: Terms of Endearment. In Peanuts, Shohei Otani tore a ligament, but there are questions as to how serious it is. After shots are fired from within, or from outside their home ballpark, the Chicago White Sox fire their President of Baseball Operations AND their General Manager, and their owner is left to explain why he did not even look outside the organization to replace them. Meanwhile, the Cubs are in the playoff hunt and all is rainbows and unicorns on the North Side. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Sleepers (1996) Tom's Pick: Gladiator (2000)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-20-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Ordinary People and Billy Elliot 1:00:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we begin with a big bag of Popcorn with Tom’s choice for this week, Robert Redford’s Ordinary People. Leo’s choice is a favorite from 23 years ago, Billy Elliot. In Peanuts, we lead off with a discussion on why so many plays that would normally be called errors are ruled as hits. We catch up on Kevin Brown’s return to the airwaves as well as the latest news on Wander Franco. The Dodgers retire Fernando Valenzuela’s number and we’ll react to the final two games of Cubs/Sox Crosstown Classic. Next Show: Leo's Pick: Super 8 (2011) Tom's Pick: Terms of Endearment (1983)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 8-6-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring The Greatest Show on Earth and Oppenheimer 1:05:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we open up the bag of popcorn as we review Tom’s choice, The Greatest Show on Earth. Up next is Leo's choice, Oppenheimer. In Peanuts, we begin with a reaction to MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, earning a four-year extension. Does he deserve it? We will tell a tale of two no-hitters, one in the best of times, the other in the worst. We also examine the state of Chicago baseball after the trading deadline. Leo's Pick: Billy Elliott (2000) Tom's Pick: Ordinary People (1980)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-25-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Le Samourai and The Full Monty 1:00:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… The double-feature film discussion begins with Tom's selection, Le Samourai . We then move to Leo's choice, The Full Monty . In “Peanuts”, the Reds, Diamondbacks and Orioles are at or near the top of their respective divisions. We’ll discuss how they have all taken advantage of the new rule changes. Commissioner, Rob Manfred, reveals he is having second thoughts on granting immunity for players involved in the sign-stealing scandal. The Cardinals and Giants will play a game as a tribute to the Negro Leagues next season, while the Cubs and Cardinals finally face off in London. Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: Ghost Dog (1999) Tom's Pick: Prince of the City (1981)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 6-11-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring To Have and Have Not and the Kentuckian 1:04:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… we kick off our double feature with Bogart and Bacall in To Have and Have Not , while our second film is the 1955 Burt Lancaster directorial debut, The Kentuckian. In Peanuts, we discuss the retirement of friend of the show, Bartolo Colon. We’ll also react to a recent Jayson Stark column in The Athletic. Stephen Strasburg has another setback. Finally, we mourn the passing of Ed Stack, the former president of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: The Full Monty (1997) Tom's Pick: Le Samouraï (1967)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 5-29-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring It's a Gift and Roxanne 54:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… We open up the bag of “Popcorn” with Tom’s choice, the W. C. Fields 1934 film, It’s a Gift . Leo’s choice is a slightly more modern selection, the re-imagining of the Cyrano de Bergerac classic, Roxanne . In “Peanuts”, we’ll react to Jayson Stark’s list of active players who may be headed to the Hall of Fame. We’ll ask the question, “What has happened to the no-hitter? Christopher Morel is showing Cubs fans that he is certainly worth the price of admission. We’ll look at some not so famous “one-hit wonders”. Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: The Kentuckian (1955) Tom's Pick: To Have and Have Not (1944)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 5-14-23 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney featuring Night Moves and Argentina 1985 59:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn… our first Popcorn selection is Tommy’s choice, the 1970’s film-noir classic, Night Moves. Our second film, chosen by Leo, is the more recent film about the prosecution of the military dictatorship in Santiago Mitre’s, Argentina 1985. In Peanuts, it has been two and half years since MLB announced they would integrate Negro League stats into the historical database. Why is it taking so long? The Tampa Bay Rays keep rolling, but the AL East is far from won as the Orioles fight to keep pace. Meanwhile, for the first time since… ever? The Yankees and the Cardinals find themselves in sole possession of last place in their divisions. Jose Abreu receives a warm welcome from the White Sox fans. Next Show's Films: Leo's Pick: Roxanne (1987) Tom's Pick: It’s a Gift (1934)…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-16-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 53:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we wear our black armbands for Angela Lansbury and Bruce Sutter. The Divisional Series matchups have provided plenty of exciting surprises. The new rule changes for 2023 will have a significant impact on Nico Hoerner and the Cubs; while the White Sox begin their search for Tony La Russa’s replacement. Finally, in our popcorn discussion (at the 40:06 mark), we break down the Humphry Bogart Classic, In a Lonely Place. Next Week: John Carpenter's The Thing…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-02-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 55:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Aaron Judge ties the AL single-season home run record while Roger Maris Jr. proclaims he will be the “clean” record holder. The playoff picture is nearly set. The new pitch clock may cut the average length of an MLB game by as much as 20 minutes. We’ll also analyze why the Astros’ starting pitching is so good. Tony La Russa will not be back next season on the South Side, while Seiya Suzuki rejoins the Cubs with a shock of blonde hair. Oh, and Jayson Heyward explores an ownership role on the North Side. Finally, in our popcorn chat, we break down Tom’s choice for this week at the 44:01 mark, Cool Hand Luke. Next Week: Facing Nolan…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-18-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 56:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros clinch their respective divisions. We get the inside dirt, on the infield dirt. We talk about the evolving art of informing a young player he’s made it to the Bigs. Big Albert is gunning for #700, will we ever see his like again? We’ll react to an open letter by Ken Rosenthal to Tony La Russa as well as three players the Cubs can build around for next season. In our Popcorn discussion at the 47:07 mark, we’ll review Tom’s choice of the Barry Levinson directed, Diner. Next Week: Inherit the Wind…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-11-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 53:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, new rule changes are in store for 2023, we’ll break down their possible impact. Joe Maddon goes public on the problem with analytics. A union for minor league players is recognized and Jerry Seinfeld blames Timmy the Trumpet for the Mets collapse. Tony La Russa may be back in the manager’s chair sooner rather than later and Pat Hughes and Jose Cardenal are inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame. Finally, in our popcorn discussion at the 42:56 mark, we talk about the Luc Besson film, Leon the Professional. Next Week: Diner…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-28-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 44:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Rod Carew corners the Commissioner at the Hall of Fame banquet and lets him know what he thinks. We react to the 2023 MLB schedule. A group of Texas Ranger relievers decides to leave the bullpen. Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols make their final career appearances at Wrigley Field while the White Sox can’t seem to get out of their own way. Finally, in our Popcorn discussion is at the 33:28 mark as we talk about the 1989 film, The Big Picture. Next Week: My Favorite Year…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-14-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 59:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Baseball says goodbye to Vin Scully as Tom goes to Comerica Park to see the Tigers honor Lou Whitaker. Pete Rose visits Philadelphia and it does not go well. Shohei Otani passes Ichiro and ties Babe Ruth. Verlander continues to shine. The Chicago White Sox are hanging on by their fingernails while the Cubs play the Reds in the corn in Iowa. Finally, in our “Popcorn” discussion begins at the 49:02 mark as we break down Amy Heckerling's, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Next Week: The Conversation…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 07-24-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 55:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Toronto Blue Jays part ways with their manager, while MLB ponders a possible way to combat shifting. As the trade deadline approaches, some big names are being thrown around. We compare two recent inside the park home runs, while the lion’s share of the Kansas City roster waves goodbye to their teammates on the tarmac as they play a road trip in Toronto...without them. We’ll talk about the Sox and the Cubs and finally, our popcorn discussion is at the 45:57 mark on the Emma Stone comedy, Easy A. Next Week: The Bank Dick…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 07-03-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 57:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, We find popcorn in our peanuts as A League of Their Own turns thirty. Mark Appel makes his Major League debut at the age of thirty; some nine years after he was drafted as a can’t miss prospect. Josh Naylor nails down another thriller for the Guardians and we react to an ugly brawl between the Angels and the Mariners. Finally, our popcorn discussion is at the 43:11 mark on the John Huston, Humphrey Bogart classic, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Next week: Easy A…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 06-19-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 53:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we look at the players who are most likely to be traded at the deadline. Stephen Strasburg has pitched a grand total of 8 starts for the Nationals since he signed a $245 million dollar contract in 2019. Mike Trout talks about baseball’s most interesting Fantasy Football league and we re-visit our preseason predictions. Finally, our Popcorn discussion is at the 36:28 mark on the Akira Kurosawa masterpiece, Rashomon. Next Week: Gran Torino…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 06-05-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 47:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Philadelphia Phillies fire Joe Girardi while the Los Angeles Dodgers use Pride Month as a platform to right an ancient wrong. Jim Kaat puts his foot in his mouth, again. We’ll talk about the Cubs and the Sox and in the wake of the passing of Ray Liotta---our popcorn begins at the 32:17 mark, as we discuss the Martin Scorsese classic, Goodfellas. Next week: Mediterraneo…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-29-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 48:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, tragic events in Uvalde, Texas move Gabe Kapler to stay in the dugout during the National Anthem. Fantasy Football leads to Tommy Pham bitch-slapping Joc Peterson. The 3-0 fastball has been replaced by the 3-0 slider and Josh Donaldson apologizes to the Robinson family while he languishes on the 15-day IL. The Cubs take the Red Line to the South Side to play the Sox and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 36:18 mark as we discuss the film, The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain. Next Week: Goodfellas…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-22-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 52:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we mourn the passing of baseball literary giant, Roger Angell. The Red's Hunter Green and Andrew Warren of the Reds combine to no-hit the Pirates, and Cincinnati still loses. Matt 'Batman' Harvey pleads guilty to distribution of drugs, and we look at Tim Anderson's allegations against Josh Donaldson. We'll run the bases on Chicago baseball and our popcorn discussion starts at the 41:20 mark as we review Terrence Malik’s, The Thin Red Line. Next Week's Movie: The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-15-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 45:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Mets and the Guardians come back from 6-run deficits to stun the Phillies and the White Sox. Reid Detmer of the Angels throws an unlikely no-hitter. We discuss the King of Throws: Tom House. We’ll talk about the Cubs and the White Sox and the weight of expectations. Our Popcorn segment at the 36:42 mark, our Movie of the Week is David Lean's Doctor Zhivago. Next week: The Thin Red Line…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-01-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 43:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, home runs are way down. We ask why. Umpire, Angel Hernandez, has another bad day behind the plate and Kyle Schwarber lets him know about it. Trevor Bauer will be sitting for the next two years and Miguel Cabrera joins an elite club. We will talk Chicago baseball and In our Popcorn segment at the 32:54 mark, our Movie of the Week is Bullets Over Broadway Next week: The Outfit…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 04-17-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 52:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we give a crunch of the nut to Rachel Balkovik, the first female manager of a professional baseball team . We run down some of the more dramatic highlights around the league including the Cubs and White Sox. In our Popcorn segment at the 38:02 mark, our Movie of the Week is Under the Volcano , directed by John Huston. Next week: Bullets Over Broadway…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 04-03-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 58:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, all these years and it’s only just now that we find out second base was in the wrong place the whole time! The 2022 season will see umpires mic'd up and announcing their decisions and reversals, while Nippon Baseball finds creative ways to present their product. Albert Pujols is back with the Cardinals and Jacob deGrom’s injury may sink the Mets chances this season. We make our predictions for the 2022 season and we will talk Cubs and Sox. Our Popcorn discussion begins at the 36:12 mark as we muse on the fallout from the latest Oscars fiasco. Our movie of the week: Under the Same Moon. Next Week: Under the Volcano-…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 03-27-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 55:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, with MLB camps open for business, most free agents have been spoken for, but we’ll take a look at some of the players who “ahem”, still might be able to help a club. Seiyu Suzuki makes his Spring debut for the Cubs, while the White Sox force their best starting pitcher to endure an arbitration hearing for less than $500,000. And finally, on the morning of the day of the Academy Awards, at the 26:30 mark we make our predictions for Best Picture and perhaps one or two other categories. Next Week: Under the Same Moon…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 03-20-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 38:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Carlos Correa shocks the world and signs with the Twins for $35 million a year. In other news of the 1%, Chicago Cubs owner teams up with an Illinois billionaire to attempt to purchase the Chelsea football club. Our popcorn talk begins at 28:00 and it's on the Academy Award nominated, Coda. Next week is Oscar night and we'll discuss all of the Best Picture nominees.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 03-13-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 58:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on the Spring Training edition of Peanuts and Popcorn, the lockout is over. The owners and the player’s association have FINALLY agreed to a deal that will allow for the 2022 season to begin. With the new labor deal comes new free-agent signings. Tom and I will break down what you can expect this season including some of the new rule changes. The Baseball Writers Association elects David Ortiz to the Hall of Fame, but Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fail to win induction. We’ll talk about the Cubs and the Sox . Our Popcorn discussion begins at 46:17 with our discussion on the Academy Award nominated: West Side Story . Next Week: CODA…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 01-30-22 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:02:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on a special Hot Stove edition of Peanuts and Popcorn, Major League Baseball make slow progress on their collective bargaining. We react to the recent transactions that happened BEFORE the lockout began and we give our votes for the Baseball Hall of Fame, if someone would ever give us a ballot. Our Popcorn discussion begins at the 50:12 mark with our review of what looks to be a surefire Oscar nominee, Belfast. Next show will be in March and our film discussed will be Steven Spielberg's West Side Story…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 11-07-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:06:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on on the 2021’s final installment of Peanuts and Popcorn, the World Series is over and the Atlanta Braves are the last team standing . We’ll discuss the contributions of Jorge Soler and Brian Snitker. The Astros have committed to Dusty Baker for 2022. Buster Posey hangs up his catchers mask, we ask if he is a Hall of Famer? The players offer a proposal to the owners; what will happen next this offseason? We’ll talk about free agents the Cubs and Sox should be targeting and in our Popcorn discussion begins at the 54:17 mark with our final movie of 2021: John Sayles' Lone Star. Next Film to start 2022: Belfast.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-31-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:03:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the World Series moves to Atlanta where the discussion turns to collective bargaining, the Tomahawk Chop and the legacy of Hank Aaron. Meanwhile, the Braves lead 3 games to 1. Mr. October is helping Jose Altuve and the MLBPA recognizes the efforts of two Baltimore Orioles. We'll also catch up on what the Cubs and Sox need to do to get closer to the brass ring. Finally, our popcorn discussion begins at the 50:42 mark and it is on the Frank Capra classic, It Happened One Night. Next Week: Lone Star.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-24-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:01:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, after a week-long sabbatical, Tom and Leo are back to break down the playoffs. We’ll discuss the demise of the Brewers, Giants, Rays, Red Sox and the Dodgers. We lament the passing of Ray Fosse and the Cardinals fire Mike Schildt. We’ll talk about the Cubs and the Sox and our Popcorn discussion is at the 50:25 mark, on Robert Redford's The Milagro Beanfield War. Next Week: It Happened One Night…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-10-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:09:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we give our reactions to the playoffs so far. Freddy Freeman likes to treat first base as his own front porch while Luis Rojas and Jayce Tingler pay the price for their teams failures. Two players from the permanently ineligible list are in the news this week, one dead, one alive. We’ll talk about the Cubs and the Sox and our Popcorn discussion is at the 54:28 mark, and we talk about the movie that made Albert Finney a star, Tom Jones. Next Week: The Milagro Beanfield War…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 10-03-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:01:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, post-season chaos is the rule as four teams vie for two playoff spots. We’ll talk about who deserves post-season hardware and we’ll answer burning questions for playoff contending teams. Marcus Semien is setting records while Devin Williams finds himself sitting out of the playoffs. We’ll talk about how the Cubs might try to improve for next season and how the Sox are getting ready to play the Astr(*cks). Our Popcorn discussion is at the 52:49 mark, as we discuss the Paul Mazursky film, Enemies a Love Story. Next Week: Tom Jones.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-26-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 59:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, with only a week remaining in the 2021 regular season---two games separate the Giants and Dodgers. The Cardinals flutter their way into the post-season with 14 straight wins. The Home Run leaderboard is unlike any we’ve ever seen. We’ll talk about what it’s like to work with Bob Uecker. We’ll discuss whether baseball should retire Roberto Clemente’s #21 across MLB. The Braves, Max Fried, throws a second Maddux and baseball has a new pick-off king. We’ll talk about the Cubs as well as the AL Central Division champion, Chicago White Sox and our Popcorn discussion is at the 50:57 mark as we review the Bill Forsyth 1983 classic, Local Hero. Next week: Enemies, A Love Story…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-19-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:01:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, MLB now requires all non-playing personnel to get the COVID-19 vaccine for the playoffs. We’ll talk about a whether or not a 15-second pitch clock can work at the Major League level. Leo has not taken his family to a game this season, part of the reason is that it costs too much money. The St. Louis Cardinals are in the hunt for a wild card berth and Vladimir Guerrero has a chance to win the triple crown. Ryan Braun retires. We’ll have the Cubs and the Sox and our Popcorn discussion is at the 49:37 mark as we discuss the Burt Lancaster classic, The Swimmer. Next Week: Local Hero…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-12-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:05:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we discuss how baseball helped bring us back to a sense of normalcy . The Hall of Fame class of 2020 finally gets their induction, a year later. The New York Yankees are circling the drain and Yadier Molina will get a farewell tour in 2022. Johnny Bench caught COVID, but is recovering, while Trevor Bauer will not be back this season. We have the Cubs and White Sox, and our Popcorn discussion at the 53:45 mark is on Francois Truffaut's film, The 400 Blows . Next Week: The Swimmer.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 09-06-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:03:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Jayson Stark gets weird and wild with Shohei Ohtani and we discuss remaining 2021 goals for Major League teams. MLB’s collective bargaining proposal could be a lot better and Javy Baez is condemned and redeemed in the same week. Anti-vaxxers are making it tough for their teams and in the broadcast booth. We’ll have the week that was for the Cubs and the Sox and our “Popcorn” is at the 54:11 mark on the Alan Rudolph film, Choose Me. Next Week: The 400 Blows…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-29-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 55:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Padres lose a 16-inning affair to the Dodgers and then fire their pitching coach. The Baltimore Orioles are one of the worst teams of all time while the Giants refuse to be knocked down. Christian Yelich is heating up and the Brewers look unstoppable. We’ll talk about girls playing catcher and no-hitters in the Little League World Series. Miguel Cabrera finally hit his 500th. We’ll talk Cubs and Sox in the Crosstown Classic and at the 44:45 mark, our Popcorn discussion is on the Martin Scorsese film, Mean Streets . Next Week: Choose Me…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-22-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:09:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, Tiger Nation mourns the loss of Bill Freehan and we look back on the sacrifices made by Curt Flood. Joe Pepitone wants his bat back, and Atlanta’s, Max Fried, pitches a “Maddux”. Trevor Bauer’s lawyer has tough questions for his accuser, while MLB extends his leave of absence. Jack Morris gets a time out and Felipe Vazquez is sentenced to prison. We’ll talk Cubs and Sox and at the 58:50 mark, our Popcorn discussion is on Lawrence Kasdan’s Body Heat. Next week: Mean Streets.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-15-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 57:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, baseball comes to Iowa as the Yankees and the White Sox face off in a corn field. We discuss the relevance of “Field of Dreams” in 2021. The Orioles’ Chris Davis, finally retires, and Miguel Cabrera should not be too far behind. Trevor Bauer has issues and a former batboy alleges Omar Vizquel sexually harassed him. We’ll talk about Sod Poodles, Yard Goats and Trash Pandas, the Cubs and White Sox and at the 47:25 mark, our Popcorn discussion is on the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Vertigo. Next week: Body Heat.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-08-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:03:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we break down the individual divisional races and we'll examine the NY Times prediction of a World Series preview. Jayson Stark brought to light some oddities about the recent trade activity. JR Richard passes away and we’ll talk about baseball on the radio. Ramon Laureano is suspended for steroid use and minor league ballplayers are still living in squalor. In Tokyo, Eddie Alvarez is going to do something no American Olympic athlete has ever done. The White Sox go to Wrigley Field to face a diminished version of the Northside Nine and at the 54:01 mark, our Popcorn segment, we are discussing the Argentine crime thriller: Nine Queens . Next week: Vertigo…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 08-01-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:04:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the MLB trade deadline has come and gone, we’ll look at the winners and the losers . Terry Francona vacates the manager’s chair in Cleveland citing health reasons and Joey Votto is getting hot. Anthony Rizzo pays immediate dividends for the Yankees, and Santiago Espinal reminds of us Kevin Mitchell. We’ll break down Olympic Baseball and their use of a ball that could solve a lot of headaches on this side of the Pacific Ocean. The Cubs and Sox play pattycake our Popcorn discussion begins at the 50:16 mark on La Vie en Rose . Next week: Nine Queens.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 07-25-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:02:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Cleveland Indians are now the Guardians…of second place in the AL Central. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic maps out some possible trades; we’ll predict which ones are the most likely. A shooting takes place outside of Nationals Park forcing fans and players to take cover. Taijuan Walker makes one of the worst on-field blunders in over thirty years. Broadcaster, Thom Brennaman, attempts to resurrect his career starting at the Prep level. Monessan, Pennsylvania honors the great Josh Gibson and we learn more lurid details from the Zobrist divorce. We’ll get local with the Cubs and Sox and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 52:50 mark on Whit Stillman's, Metropolitan Next Week: La Vie En Rose…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 06-26-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:06:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Commissioner thinks the foreign substances ban is succeeding, while MLB games look more like a TSA checkpoint. Kyle Schwarber is doing well after leaving the Cubs. Is he a player that may be traded before the deadline? The Negro League Baseball Museum is 101 years old and is celebrating with a fact, per day. The Orioles debut an old rookie and an Atlanta musician has a crush on Ronald Acuña Jr. The entire Cubs pitching staff combines to no hit the Dodgers and the Sox are reeling. Our our Popcorn discussion begins at the 46:28 mark as we discuss the Francis Ford Coppola classic, Godfather II Next: Jaws…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 06-13-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:02:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, USA Today's Bob Nightengale identifies the players most likely to be traded and the teams most likely to trade for them at the deadline. Foreign substances. Who are using them and what are they using? Jacob deGrom has three different ERA titles to shoot for. Derek Jeter will have to wait to be inducted into the HOF, and we’ll ask the tough questions: Do bigger bases beget better baseball? The Cubs and Sox are on top of their respective divisions and no once can quite understand why. Our Popcorn discussion begins at the 52:14 mark, as we break down the Spike Lee joint, Get on the Bus Next Week: The Searchers…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 06-06-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:01:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, is your favorite player on the IL? You can take comfort in the fact that injuries are up around the league. Bob Brenly will be joining Thom Brennerman on the broadcaster bench while the SF Giants recognize Gay Pride. The Astros are good again and it’s creating a problem and Montana Fouts does something that hasn’t been done since 1912. The All-Star ballot has been released, so where does Kris Bryant play? The Cleveland Baseball team is close to picking a name and we will look back on the career of Mike Marshall. We’ll talk about the Cubs and Sox and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 51:10 mark, as we discuss the Sidney Lumet classic, 12 Angry Men. Next Week: Get on the Bus…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-31-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:04:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, veteran umpire, Joe West sets the record for most games arbitrated on the South Side of Chicago. Javy Baéz runs wild on the bases in Pittsburgh while Germain Marquez needs only 62 pitches to complete a game. A Cuban Olympian defects to the USA while the Mickey Calloway era ends in Anaheim before it gets started. The Cubs and Sox are hot and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 54:50 mark as we review the classic, Roadhouse. Next Week: 12 Angry Men…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-23-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 59:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, two more no-hitters, but MLB still won’t stop pitchers from applying foreign substances to the ball. Felipe Vazquez is found guilty of sexual assault and we'll examine the most disappointing teams in baseball this season. We’ll go rapid fire on the Kevin Pillar beaning, CC Sabbathia playing softball and Fernando Tatis doing yoga. The Cubs and Sox have a successful midweek series, but Tony La Russa seems to think it is all about him. And finally our Popcorn discussion begins at the 48:33 mark as we review the Orson Welles classic, "Touch of Evil". Next Week: "Roadhouse".…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-16-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:01:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, infection rates fall and teams are allowing more fans in the door. We’ll examine some of the larger, existential issues related to the game we love. The Athletic’s Jayson Stark is weird and wild, and we love it. What is the right way to show a Hall of Fame ballplayer the door? The Oakland Athletics have been allowed to consider relocation and Rob Manfred is just sooo hard to like. We’ll have the week that was for the Cubs and Sox and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 50:18 mark as we review Mel Brooks, "The Producers". Next Week: "Touch of Evil".…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-09-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:01:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the immortal Willie Mays turns 90. The Year of the Pitcher continues as John Means and Wade Miley toss no-hitters in the same week while Yankee fans express their anger to the Houston Trashtos. The World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers are struggling mightily while King Albert is designated for assignment. We’ll talk about a wild week for the Cubs and the Sox and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 50:08 mark as we review Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show . Next Week: The Producers.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 05-02-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 58:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, how did the San Francisco Giants manage to get into first place? We’ll look back on the career of Brian Jordan and the Colorado Rockies make a change in the front office. Roberto Alomar is placed on the ineligible list for sexual misconduct and Shohei Othani reminds us all of Babe Ruth. We’ll talk Cubs and White Sox and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 50:15 mark as we discuss Eugene Brady's, The Nephew. Next Week: The Last Picture Show…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 04-25-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:07:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Oakland A’s are hot. So are pitchers, Corbin Burns and Jacob deGrom. The Duneiden Blue Jays are 9-11, are they baseball’s next great team? The Dodgers and the Padres show just how interesting the NL West can be. A National’s fan gets a shot at redemption and we look back on a big day in the Tatis family. We will break down and eventful week in Chicago baseball and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 51:25 mark and we discuss our picks for the Oscars. Next Week: The Nephew.…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 04-18-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 58:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, MLB is using the Southern League for some experimental rule changes, and Leo suggests a reform that may merit testing. An Atlanta-area public school honors the late Hank Aaron and a former Negro-League stadium will undergo a restoration. We look back on the phenomenon that was “Fernandomania”. We talk about how Bernie Madoff with a lot of Mets Money that they may need for upcoming sexual harassment lawsuits. We'll have the latest on a rather dull week in Chicago baseball apart from one amazing Sox story. Our Popcorn discussion begins at the 49:31 mark we review the last in our series of 2021 Oscar nominees, The Trial of the Chicago 7 . Next Week: Our picks for the Oscars…
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1 Peanuts & Popcorn (P&P) 04-11-21 With Leo Fontana/Tom Hockney 1:01:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week on Peanuts and Popcorn, we predict the 2021 post-season award winners. The San Diego Padres get some bad news and some good news. We talk about unknown players setting the world on fire and Nolan Arenado has his first big Busch Stadium moment. Shohei Otani has a historic day against the White Sox and Ichiro Suzuki crashes the Dodgers ring ceremony. David Wells gives us some insight into his character. We’ll break down the week that was for the Cubs and the Sox, and our Popcorn discussion begins at the 52:38 mark with the Best Picture nominee, Promising Young Woman. Next Week: The Trial of the Chicago 7.…
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