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In this podcast we will be taking a look at the books in the Nero Wolfe series.
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The Squirt and the Monkey by Rex Stout – Episode 34
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff discuss the novella – The Squirt and the Monkey by Rex Stout, a story in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Mo Monkeys Mo Problems?! Archie plays musical revolvers! Wolfe takes on comic strips! When Nero Wolfe is on the case, make sure you don’t get in between …. The Squirt and the Monkey! We talk about all that, the fact…
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Murder by the Book by Rex Stout – Episode 33
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff discuss the novel – Murder by the Book by Rex Stout, a story in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Archie has a dinner date with 8 women?! Archie just misses the defenestration of a typist! Lawyers, lawyers and more lawyers! When you kill and have Wolfe on your trail, make sure you committed your …. Murder by the Book! We…
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Lone Wolfe – Steve Hockensmith – Episode 32
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In this episode I had a really enjoyable discussion with New York Times bestselling author and Nero Award finalist Steve Hockensmith about Nero Wolfe and Hockensmith’s Holmes on the Range mystery series. Topics we cover include fair play mysteries, writing short stories versus novels, and how to have the right tone in your mystery novel. You won’t …
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Episode 21: Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Since 1925 the Scripps National Spelling Bee has featured some of America's best and brightest students under the age of 15. For the last 20 years students of South Asian/Indian descent have dominated the event and turned it into a cultural touchstone. Harini Logan, 14, of San Antonio, Texas, won the 2022 title and built upon the Indian-American sp…
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Disguise for Murder by Rex Stout – Episode 31
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff discuss the novella – Disguise for Murder by Rex Stout, a story in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Wolfe throws an orchid party?! A death in Wolfe’s office! Archie gets tied up in knots! When Wolfe invites you to view his orchids, make sure you are in a …. Disguise for Murder! We talk about all that, whether you should…
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In The Best Families by Rex Stout – Episode 30
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Season Two of Like The Wolfe begins! In this episode Reyna and Jeff discuss the final book of the Zeck trilogy – In The Best Families by Rex Stout, a novel in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Wolfe has a gas! Archie strikes out on his own! Lily Rowan and Nero Wolfe – Lovebirds?!? Wolfe is on the hunt for Zeck because murder happens even …. In The Bes…
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Episode 20: 1969 NBA Finals and Leigh Montville
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The NBA finals in 1969, Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers, seven games for the title, is recounted by author Leigh Montville, who covered the series as a 25-year-old reporter for the Boston Globe, and wrote about it in his latest book, "Tall Men, Short Shorts."Kirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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Lone Wolfe – Paula Marantz Cohen – Episode 29
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In this episode I had the great pleasure to talk with Paula Marantz Cohen about Nero Wolfe and specifically her essay looking at the Rex Stout novel Too Many Cooks. Dr. Cohen has also written the excellent book Of Human Kindness: What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Empathy, as well as her partially Nero Wolfe inspired novel What Alice Knew. Topics we…
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Gun With Wings by Rex Stout – Episode 28
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff read Gun with Wings by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. An Opera singer hits his last note! Cramer gets stuck with a cold case! A couple in love ask Wolfe to disprove that neither of them are murderers! Everyone is searching the sky for the . . . Gun With Wings! We talk about all that and more in…
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Episode 19: 1946 Harry Agganis and Lynn Classical
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interviews with Lynn resident Ozzie Gauvain and Agganis biographer Richard JohnsonKirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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Bullet for One by Rex Stout – Episode 27
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff read Bullet for One by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Wolfe has a plethora of suspects! The plot turns on a clothing choice! And it all comes down to a horse chase in Central Park! Who will receive a . . . Bullet for One! We talk about all that and more in this episode. You won’t want to miss i…
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Lone Wolfe – Ethan Iverson – Episode 26
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We continue our feature called “Lone Wolfe” where Jeff interviews various Wolfe aficionados about their passion for the corpus. This episode we talk with Ethan Iverson, a New York City based musician and writer, who is also a major Wolfe fan. He’s read some of the novels over twenty times and his essay looking at the novels and short stories is a m…
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Door to Death by Rex Stout – Episode 25
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff read Door to Death by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Wolfe leaves the Brownstone! Wolfe gets his feet wet! Wolfe tries to keep his temporary orchid handler out of prison! Will Nero Wolfe step through the . . . Door to Death! We talk about all that and more in this episode. You won’t want to mis…
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Lone Wolfe – Glenn Fleishman – Episode 24
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In this episode we start a new feature called “Lone Wolfe” where Jeff interviews various Wolfe aficionados about their passion for the corpus. This episode we talk with Glenn Fleishman, tech writer and tiny type fan, who also has a love for Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe books. In this wide ranging conversation we discuss whether the pandemic has changed t…
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Omit Flowers by Rex Stout – Episode 23
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Omit Flowers by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. One knife attack leads to murder! Another knife attack leads to injury! Will there be more? And what does the 1940’s version of The Cheescake Factory have to do with it? It’s up to Nero Wolfe to cut to the heart of t…
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Episode 18: 1971 Macon High Ironmen
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Source: "One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, An Unlikely Coach, And a Magical Baseball Season", by Chris Ballard, 2012, HyperionKirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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Man Alive by Rex Stout – Episode 22
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Man Alive by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Suicide by geyser?!? A man from the dead! Another man from the dead!?! It’s up to Nero Wolfe to determine what kept this . . . Man Alive! We talk about all that and more in this episode. You won’t want to miss it! Find …
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Instead of Evidence by Rex Stout – Episode 21
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Instead of Evidence by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. An exploding cigar! A man with no face! A talking orchid!?! That is all Nero Wolfe has to solve the case . . . Instead of Evidence! We talk about all that and Jeff recommendations watching The Wolfe Pack Black…
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Help Wanted, Male by Rex Stout – Episode 20
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Help Wanted, Male by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Someone wants Wolfe dead! Someone shoots at Wolfe! But it’s a fake Wolfe?!? The only way Wolfe gets out of this one is if he decides he needs . . . Help Wanted, Male! We talk about all that and how hard it is to…
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Episode 17: 1955 U.S. Open and Jack Fleck
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primary source: "The Longest Shot: Jack Fleck, Ben Hogan, and Pro Golf's Greatest Upset at the 1955 U.S. Open", by Neil Sagebiel, Thomas Dunne Books, 2012Kirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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Before I Die by Rex Stout – Episode 19
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Before I Die by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Archie gets shot at! Archie gets shot at again! And a shoot out in Wolfe’s office! Wolfe takes on the Mafia and solves the case . . . Before I Die! We talk about all that and Jeff gives us a mystery recommendation in…
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The Wolfe Pack – Episode 18
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This episode we take a closer look at the organization dedicated to the Nero Wolfe book series – The Wolfe Pack. Jeff talks with Ira Matetsky, the Wolfe Pack’s current Werowance. Curious what Werowance means? Listen in for that, plus details about this year’s virtual Black Orchid dinner and more. Find the main Wolfe Pack website here, join their Fa…
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Sophia Popov was ranked 304th among women pro golfers when she won the AIG Women's British Open in August 2020. Her first LPGA victory in 5 1/2 years as a pro came after she was laid low by a debilitating disease and almost quit golf.Kirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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The Second Confession by Rex Stout – Episode 17
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at The Second Confession by Rex Stout, a novel in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. A communist behind every corner! Archie gets drugged! Yet another person is poisoned! Wolfe takes on communism in America and gets . . . The Second Confession! We talk about all that and Archie’s role as ladyk…
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And Be A Villain by Rex Stout – Episode 16
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at And Be A Villain by Rex Stout, a novel in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. One person is poisoned! Another person is poisoned! Yet another person is poisoned! Wolfe figures out who could poison all these people . . . And Be A Villain! All that and more in this episode of Like the Wolfe. F…
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Too Many Women by Rex Stout – Episode 15
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Too Many Women by Rex Stout, a novel in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Archie dukes it out! Archie gets romantic! Archie dates . . . Too Many Women! All that and more in this episode of Like the Wolfe. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/too-many-women-final.mp3 Find the…
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Booby Trap by Rex Stout – Episode 14
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Booby Trap by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Wolfe walks up stairs! Archie juggles a grenade! This episode of Like The Wolfe is . . . explosive! All that and more in this episode of Like the Wolfe. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/booby-trap-fi…
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Episode 15: 1919 Stanley Cup and Spanish Flu
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The 1919 Stanley Cup final was unlike anything before or since. The Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Metropolitans were valiant opponents, but neither were a match for the pandemic Spanish Flu.Kirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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Over My Dead Body by Rex Stout – Episode 13
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Over My Dead Body by Rex Stout, a novel in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. We meet Wolfe’s daughter! Archie looks like a murderer, again! We learn about the beer bottle defense? All that and more in this episode of Like the Wolfe. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/over-…
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Some Buried Caesar by Rex Stout – Episode 12
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at Some Buried Caesar by Rex Stout, a novel in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Wolfe leaves the house! Archie meets Lily! Wolfe investigates a bull? All that and more in this episode of Like the Wolfe. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/some-buried-caesar-ltw-1.mp3 Find the…
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Not Quite Dead Enough by Rex Stout – Episode 11
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at the novella Not Quite Dead Enough by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Pigeons! Squirrels! And Hawks! Oh My! Find out what the crazy inhabitants of an apartment building are up to in this episode. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/not-quite-dead-en…
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Episode 14: 1918 Boston Red Sox
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Before coronavirus, the 1918-19 Spanish Flu killed between 17 million and 50 million people, including an estimated 675,000 Americans. One who survived it was 23-year-old Babe Ruth as he led the Boston Red Sox to a World Series triumph. World War 1 shortened the 1918 season just as the second wave of deadly Spanish Flu descended.…
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The Misadventures of Nero Wolfe – Josh Pachter – Episode 10
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We are pleased to present an interview with Josh Pachter, the editor of the new collection – The Misadventures of Nero Wolfe: Parodies and Pastiches Featuring the Great Detective of West 35th Street. We talk about the various stories in the collection, some of Josh’s first published stories and why Nero and Archie continue to garner such a passiona…
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You are Cordially Invited to Death by Rex Stout – Episode 9
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at the novella You Are Cordially Invited to Death by Rex Stout, a novella in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Who dies? Who kills? Who owns a couple bears and a chimpanzee? Answers to all that and more are in this episode! https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/you-are-cordially…
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The Silent Speaker by Rex Stout – Episode 8
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In this episode Reyna and Jeff return to take a closer look at The Silent Speaker by Rex Stout, the next book in the Nero Wolfe mystery series. Who dies? Who kills? Who gets slapped? Answers to all that and more are in this episode! https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ltw-the-silent-speaker.mp3 Find the RSS feed here or search for “…
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Too Many Cooks by Rex Stout – Episode 7
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In this episode the Like the Wolfe podcast crew take a closer look at the Rex Stout novel, Too Many Cooks. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/too-many-cooks-final.mp3 Find the RSS feed here or search for “Like the Wolfe” in all good podcast apps.Kirjoittanut Jeff
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The Red Box by Rex Stout – Episode 6
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In this episode, the Like the Wolfe podcast crew take a closer look at Rex Stout’s novel, The Red Box. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/the-red-box-final.mp3 Find the RSS feed here or search for “Like the Wolfe” in all good podcast apps.Kirjoittanut Jeff
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The Rubber Band by Rex Stout – Episode 5
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Here’s our latest episode looking at Rex Stout’s third Nero Wolfe book, The Rubber Band. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/the-rubber-band-final.mp3 Find the RSS feed here or search for “Like the Wolfe” in all good podcast apps. Get the book here on Amazon.Kirjoittanut Jeff
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Episode 13: 1995 Atlanta Braves
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Kirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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Episode 12: 1964 St. Louis Cardinals
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In September 1964 the St. Louis Cardinals ignited a legendary run to a pennant and world championship, led by ace right-hander Bob Gibson. Delmar Givehand, 13, took an unforgettable train ride from Omaha to St. Louis to watch history unfold.Kirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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African refugee Akoy Agau lifted Omaha Central High to four state championships from 2010 to 2013. But his signature moment came against a vaunted national power, Oak Hill Academy, when it journeyed to Nebraska in February 2013. Nebraska had never seen a high school basketball game like this one, nor a player like Akoy Agau.…
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In 1986 Jack Nicklaus was 46 and in the sunset of his fabulous career. Nicklaus was six years removed from his last major championship and had won just twice since 1980. So when the Masters got underway at Augusta National, he wasn't given much of a chance, least of all by Atlanta Constitution golf writer Tom McCollister. But when Nicklaus read wha…
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In sports the action on the field is usually what matters. But for 15 seconds in 1989 the action beneath a field was what mattered. Game 3 of the 1989 World Series between the Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants was upstaged by a massive earthquake in northern California.Kirjoittanut Steve Marantz
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The 1963 Loyola Ramblers helped change the face -- and color -- of college basketball in winning the national championship with four African-American starters. Guest Lew Freedman, author of "Becoming Iron Men: The Story of the 1963 Loyola Ramblers", recounts how Loyola confronted the racism of the civil rights era, and how it prevailed in a dramati…
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2004 Jordan-Matthews High School
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It’s November 2004 in Siler City North Carolina. Siler City is a small town -- population 7500 -- in the center of the state. Poultry processing drives its economy. Siler City’s high school, Jordan-Matthews, is about to play for the boys state soccer championship. Now, to be clear, high school championship games are commonplace. They happen every y…
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It’s Saturday, July 24, 2004. Boston's Red Sox are 52 and 44, second in the AL East, 9 1/2 games behind the first-place Yankees. The Sox are loaded with talent, but so far they've lacked a spark. The night before, at Fenway Park, the Yankees won, 8 to 7. It’s starting to look like 2004 will be another season without a championship. The 86thth since…
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1974 Philadelphia Flyers
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The Philadelphia Flyers of 1973-74 were known as the Broad Street Bullies. Their nickname tells you what they’re most remembered for. The '74 Flyers never met an opponent they didn’t want to beat up; their logo should have been a clenched fist. They also had a coach, a center, a left wing and a goaltender who would make it to the Hall of Fame. But …
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The League of Frightened Men by Rex Stout – Episode 4 – Book 2
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Our podcast on Rex Stout’s second Nero Wolfe book, The League of Frightened Men. https://likethewolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/the-league-of-frightened-menaudio-fix.mp3 Find the RSS feed here or search for “Like the Wolfe” in all good podcast apps. Get the book here on Amazon. Heard on the show – A history of Yale hazing from Slate Magazine. …
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The sum of a championship team is greater than its parts. Never was that more true than with the Detroit Pistons of 2004. What they had was a team ethic, a belief in themselves, and a coach who insisted basketball should be played, in his words, “the right way”. They became known as the ‘Goin to Work’ Pistons -- which suited blue-collar Detroit jus…
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1960 Pittsburgh Pirates
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Bill Mazeroski's ninth-inning walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series gave the Pittsburgh Pirates one of the most dramatic championships baseball has ever seen. Veteran sportswriter Jay Greenberg recounts the story of the 'never say die' '60 Bucs and their epic victory over the New York Yankees.…
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