Nuts About Baseball

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• Reds Midseason Update - with guest Steven Grimme 01.07.2026 40min

  During this episode, host Joe Grimme welcomes Steven Grimme to discuss the Cincinnati Reds for a midseason update. Father and son talk about the season thus far, what the Reds might do before the trade deadline, as well as whether the team makes the playoffs.
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 6/29/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 29.06.2026 16min

  Despite a sweep at home against the Milwaukee Brewers and going 2-4 this past week, host Joe Grimme reminds everyone to stay positive, as the Cincinnati Reds are exactly half-way through this season (81 games played / 81 games to go). Joe also gives listeners instructions on how they can enter FOR FREE to win 4 tickets to the July 3rd game versus the Baltimore Orioles.
• Mixed Nuts Series: Kyle Rust Interview (Running 2000 miles in 2026) 26.06.2026 39min

  Joining host Joe Grimme in this episode is Kyle Rust, who talks about his quest to run 2000 miles during 2026. This is a good follow up to Kyle's interview on December 30, 2025, which was a deep discussion of his struggles with alcohol abuse and mental health issues. Kyle expands upon his experience has helped him do what he is doing to hopefully help save lives.
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 6/22/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 22.06.2026 13min

  During this Monday Morning Mop-Up, host Joe Grimme recaps the Cincinnati Reds and their week during which they won 4 of 6 games versus the teams from New York (Mets and Yankees). Listen to this episode to find out how you can win 4 tickets to the Orioles/Reds game on Friday, July 3rd.
• Josh Ortega Interview - Visiting 30 MLB ballparks in 30 days 19.06.2026 24min

  In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks with Josh Ortega, Arizona resident and "ballpark chaser," who is in the middle of a 30-day trip across the United States visiting all 30 Major League ballparks. Josh shares his experience so far about what he calls the trip of a lifetime.
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 6/15/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 15.06.2026 11min

  In this episode, host Joe Grimme reviews the past week for the Cincinnati Reds, which seemed to be a relief pitchers' clinic on how to lose games. He also previews the upcoming week that involves matchups against the two (2) teams from New York.
• Phil Stanton Interview - Discussion about the College World Series 11.06.2026 35min

  Phil Stanton (collegebaseballinsider.com) joins host Joe Grimme during this episode to talk about the College Baseball World Series. With over 20 years of experience covering college baseball, which includes 15 trips to Omaha, Nebraska, Phil provides insight for those who have never been to this event, as well as his thoughts on who will be crowned National Champions in 2026.
• Dale Murphy - does he belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame? 10.06.2026 13min

  In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks about the career of Dale Murphy, who amassed 398 home runs and collected 1266 runs batted in during his 18-year career, the majority of which was played with the Atlanta Braves. Joe compares Dale to other players who are in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he provides his thoughts as to whether Murphy should join them.
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 6/8/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 08.06.2026 11min

  In this episode, host Joe Grimme reminds listeners not to panic just yet, as he provides a summary of the season to date for the Cincinnati Reds. Specifically, Joe points out that the 31-33 record is exactly the same as 2025, and he adds hope that the hitting is slowing turning around.
• Scott Schweitzer Interview 05.06.2026 31min

  Host Joe Grimme is joined in this episode by Scott Schweitzer (Campbell County Head Varsity Baseball Coach). Joe and Scott talk about the team's key players, their dominant journey through the postseason, as well as the upcoming State Tournament.
• Milt Horner Interview - Head Coach for Highlands (9th Region Softball Champions) 03.06.2026 20min

  Milt Horner, head coach for the Highlands Varsity Softball team, joins host Joe Grimme during this episode. Milt talks about this season that has been led by his four (4) seniors, as well as their 9th Region Championship and the upcoming State Tournament.
• Kevin Gray Interview - Beechwood Tigers Head Coach 03.06.2026 26min

  In this episode, host Joe Grimme is joined by Kevin Gray (Beechwood Tigers Head Varsity Baseball Coach). Kevin talks about the team's recent run through the postseason, during which the Tigers won another District Championship and their fifth Regional Championship out of the last seven that have been played.
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 6/1/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 01.06.2026 16min

  In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks about the last week for the Cincinnati Reds, as they went 3-3, taking 2 from the New York Mets and avoiding a sweep by the Atlanta Braves with a win in the series finale. Take a listen to hear Joe's thoughts on what to do about several starters who are hitting under .200.
• Mixed Nuts Series: Mike Zimmerman Interview 27.05.2026 48min

  Host Joe Grimme is joined by former Newport Central Catholic basketball standout Mike Zimmerman for this episode. Mike talks about his days at NCC, his collegiate basketball career, and his current position as the Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney.
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 5/25/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 25.05.2026 10min

  Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy today's Monday Morning Mop-Up, as host Joe Grimme summarizes the last week for the Cincinnati Reds, as well as providing a preview of what to expect this week.
• High School Baseball: 9th Region Tournament Preview 23.05.2026 18min

  In this episode, host Joe Grimme talks about the eight (8) teams that will compete in the 9th Region High School Baseball Tournament, which starts on Monday, May 25, 2026. He provides a season summary for each team, as well as what to expect in the upcoming tournament, including his opinion as to which team will be crowned CHAMPIONS.
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 5/19/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 19.05.2026 12min

  Back from vacation, host Joe Grimme gets you up to speed on the Cincinnati Reds to date. He talks about who is hot, who is not, and what to expect this upcoming week.
• Special Episode: Happy Mother's Day! 10.05.2026 9min

  Host Joe Grimme "shoots from the hip" in this episode, as he records while taking a walk to pay tribute to all the mothers out there, especially his late mom, Trudy Grimme, and his wife, Laura Grimme. Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there!
• Monday Morning Mop-Up 5/4/26 (Cincinnati Reds Week in Review) 04.05.2026 10min

  Are the Reds sinking already? After a rough series in Pittsburgh, host Joe Grimme talks about the season to date, he provides injury updates, and he tells you what to expect for the upcoming week for the team.
• Interviews with a "pair of aces" (Dylan McIntyre and Tyler Schumacher) 29.04.2026 43min

  This episode contains separate interviews with two players who have dominated Northern Kentucky High School baseball over the past few years - Dylan McIntyre (Ryle - Class of 2025) and Tyler Schumacher (Campbell County - Class of 2026). Both outstanding athletes are fine young men, and they are great samples of being raised the right way.