LongBall Presents...
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsLongBall Presents is a show about... stuff. Each week Rose, Mitch and some friends tackle a different topic ranging from the history of the toothbrush to phantom kangaroos. You won't know until you tune in. Or look at the episode title.
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Episodes
A Fist Full of Trivia 2020
January 09, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom welcome returning guests Louis Nick (Spoiled Again) and Adam Zopfi-Hulse (9021 Oh No You Dinnit!) back to wrap-up the year with a no holds barred game show using trivia pulled from recent LBP episodes. www.LongBallStudios.com
Christmas Kookiness 2019
December 25, 2019 05:15 - 46 minutes - 19.1 MBThe LBP team gets in the holiday spirit with a metric buttload of Christmas facts. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Murder of Kent Heitholt
December 17, 2019 15:40 - 55 minutes - 22.8 MBThe LBP team discusses the brutal, 2001 murder of newspaperman, Kent Heitholt and the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Death of Kurt Sova
December 12, 2019 19:59 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBRose and the boys discuss the unsolved mystery of Kurt Sova's death in 1981. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Death of Chris Jenkins (Part 2)
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 22.2 MBRose and the boys finish their discussion about the mysterious death of Chris Jenkins by taking a look at some of the theories about what happened. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Death of Chris Jenkins (Part 1)
November 27, 2019 05:05 - 44 minutes - 18.5 MBThe LBP team discuss the disappearance and death of Chris Jenkins and the many unanswered questions surrounding the case. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Halloween Baby Killer
November 20, 2019 02:29 - 54 minutes - 22.3 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom discuss the death of Nima Carter. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Murder of Martha Moxley
November 15, 2019 03:04 - 1 hour - 25.5 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom welcome Louis Nick (Spoiled Again, Talkin' Chat) back to the show as they keep with the Halloween related stories with story of Martha Moxley and Michael Skakel. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Death of Yoshihiro Hattori
November 11, 2019 04:55 - 50 minutes - 20.8 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom discuss the shooting death of Japanese exchange student, Yoshihiro Hattori. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Trick or Treat Murder
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 22.4 MBRose and the boys keep with the Halloween theme as they discuss the murder of Peter Fabiano, AKA "The Trick or Treat Murder". www.LongBallStudios.com
Halloween Hijinks 2019
October 23, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBRose and the boys welcome Louis Nick (Spoiled Again, Talkin' Chat) back as they celebrate Halloween with a look at the urban legend surrounding weirdos messing with candy. Plus, they try to use a Ouija board to talk to dead people. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain (Part 2)
September 18, 2019 03:00 - 53 minutes - 21.9 MBThe LBP team wraps up their discussion of the "Dingo Trial". www.LongBallStudios.com
The Disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain (Part 1)
September 18, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 25.9 MBLBP team discusses the death of Azaria Chamberlain and the wrongful convictions of her parents, Lindy and Michael in the infamous "Dingo Trial". www,LongBallStudios.com
John Dee
September 04, 2019 03:07 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBThe LBP team discuss the life and times of Queen Elizabeth's favorite black magician/science nerd, the infamous, John Dee. www.LongBallStudios.com
Ladies of Moonshine
August 20, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 25.3 MBThe LBP team welcomes Louis Nick (Spoiled Again, Talkin' Chat) as they discuss lady bootleggers of the Prohibition era: Mary Ann Moriarity, Josephine Doody, and Maggie Bailey. www.LongBallStudios.com
Moonshine
August 14, 2019 19:34 - 39 minutes - 16.5 MBThe LBP team takes a look at the history of white lightning, AKA moonshine. www.LongBallStudios.com
Luis Alfredo Garavito
July 25, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBThe LBP Team returns to serial killer territory with the most prolific of them all, Columbia's Luis Alfredo Garavito. www.LongBallStudios.com
House of David Baseball Cult
July 10, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBThe LBP team take a look at House of David. A religious sect who loved baseball. www.LongBallStudios.com
Boston Corbett
July 02, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 24.6 MBRose and the boys discuss the life and times of the man who shot John Wilkes Booth, Boston Corbett. www.LongBallStudios.com
Peter Stumpp
June 11, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 21 MBRose and the boys discuss Peter Stumpp AKA "The Werewolf of Bedburg". www.LongBallStudios.com
The 100th Episode: Two Fists Full of Trivia
May 29, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBIt's the 100th episode and once again the LBP team takes a look back by playing a game show using trivia from the past 100 episodes. Mitch and Rose host while Tom takes on Louis Nick (Spoiled Again), Adam Zopfi-Hulse (The Issue At Hand), and Iain Horton (9021ONYD!). www.LongBallStudios.com
The Homestead Strike
May 21, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBThe LBP team finally tackles the Homestead Strike of 1892 when steel workers and their families fought Andrew Carnegie and the Pinkertons. www.LongBallStudios.com
Thelma Todd (Follow-Up)
May 13, 2019 20:03 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBThe LBP team presents more info about the mysterious death of Thelma Todd. Check out the "first" part of Thelma's story on part 2 of Ted Healy. www.LongBallStudios
What's the Dealy With Ted Healy? (Part 2)
May 07, 2019 21:42 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBThe LBP team discusses the mysterious circumstances surrounding Three Stooges creator, Ted Healy's death. Plus, they discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of actress, Thelma Todd. www.LongBallStudios.com
What's the Dealy With Ted Healy? (Part 1)
May 03, 2019 06:12 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBTom brings the notes for a look at vaudeville superstar and Three Stooges creator, Ted Healy. www.LongBallStudios.com
Carl Hagenbeck and Mokele-Mbembe
April 24, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThe LBP team discuss the story of zoo pioneer and suspected animal hoarder, Carl Hagenbeck, and the mythical dinosaur he loved, Mokele-Mbembe, and the pop culture phenomenon that they helped kick off. www.LongBallStudios.com
Alferd Packer (Part 2) Good Golly Miss Polly
April 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBThe LBP team finally wraps up the story of Alfred "Alferd" Packer, the Colorado Cannibal, and the twists just keep coming! www.LongBallStudios.com
Alfred Packer (Part 1)
March 19, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBRose and the boys discuss The Colorado Cannibal, Alfred "Alferd" Packer. www.LongBallStudios.com
Jesse Pomeroy
March 12, 2019 19:00 - 58 minutes - 24 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom discuss the grisly life and crimes of boy murderer, Jesse Pomeroy. www.LongBallStudios.com
Allan and the Pinkertons (Part 2)
March 07, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBRose and the boys wrap up Allan J Pinkerton and also discuss his detective agencie's shift from sleuths to gun thugs. www.LongBallStudios.com
Allan and the Pinkertons (Part 1)
February 20, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 21.5 MBRose and the boys discuss the founder of the Pinkerton Detectives, and neck beard enthusiast, Allan J Pinkerton. www.LongBallStudios.com
Anvilicious: Family Ties (Patreon Gift Bag A)
January 03, 2019 17:18 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBGet a taste of what's available on LongBall's Patreon page. This is "Patreon Gift Bag A" and it contains: Anvilicious: Family Ties featuring Mitch, Rose, Tom, and Jon discussing the very special episode "Uncle Ned" featuring Tom Hanks. So special! Giant-Sized Get to Know Your LongBallers: Tracy featuring Mitch & Jon hurling questions at Tracy Tindle. www.LongBallStudios.com
Christmas Kookiness (Part 3)
December 18, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom celebrate the holiday season with Chad Mullen and Brad Barbee and more weird Christmas history. This year, LBP is stuffing your stocking with Puritans, ice goddesses, and so much more! www.LongBallStudios.com
Robert E Howard (Part 2)
December 12, 2018 07:18 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBRose and the boys finish up their look at Conan creator, Robert E Howard. www.LongBallStudios.com
Robert E Howard (Part 1)
November 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBRose and the boys finally dive into the life and times of Conan creator, Robert E. Howard. What fun nicknames will they dream up for REH? www.LongBallStudios.com
Dennis Nilsen
November 13, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBRose and the boys discuss "The Muswell Murderer", Dennis Nislen. AKA "The British Jeffrey Dahmer". www.LongBallStudios.com
Abandoned Atoll Music Volume 4
November 07, 2018 03:30 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe Abandoned Atoll saga comes to a close as Jon Jolley gives Rose, Mitch, and Tom his "desert island" music picks. www.LongBallStudios.com
Halloween Hijinks Part 2
October 30, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom continue the Halloween festivities with more about Samhain, witches, and the history of candy corn. www.LongBallStudios.com
Halloween Hijinks Part 1
October 23, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom get spooky for the holidays as they dive into some Halloween history and folklore. www.LongBallStudios.com
Cryptids Volume 4
October 02, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom dive into some more cryptid fun with The Waikato Saurian and the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Affair of Poisons
September 25, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBRose and the boys discuss the satanic panic infused tale of the Affair of Poisons. www.LongBallStudios.com
Issei Sagawa
September 18, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBRose, Tom, and Mitch discuss the disturbing tale of Issei Sagawa, AKA "The Pocket-sized Cannibal". www.LongBallStudios.com
Abandoned Atoll Music Volume 3
September 11, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn part 3 of the series, Mitch presents his "desert island" albums, AKA "Abandoned Atoll Music" to Rose and Tom. www.LongBallStudios.com
Thomas H. Ince
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom are joined by Louis Nick and Edwin Bailey from Spoiled Again as they discuss Hollywood pioneer and (maybe but probably not) shooting victim, Thomas H. Ince. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Love Canal Disaster
August 21, 2018 16:07 - 1 hour - 29 MBRose and the boys discuss a terrible environmental disaster that was caused by greed and a general lack of giving a crap. But then again, aren't they all? www.LongBallStudios.com
Failed Assassintation Attempts Volume 2
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBRose and the boys discuss the two nut jobs that tried to make U.S. President Gerald Ford's tenure even shorter. www.LongBallStudios.com
Cryptids Volume 3
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBRose and the boys dive head first back into the murky depths of cryptozoology as they discuss the dobhar-chu, The Crazy Critter of Bald Mountain, some robot flower guys, and the fearsome Batsquatch! www.LongBallStudios.com
PopCats Fighter: Unleash the Furry
August 06, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBRose and the boys are joined yet again by Jon Jolley (Buffy vs Bauer) and Estefania Rodriguez and Arnel Baluyot from the Ninjabot.com to discuss their new strategic card game, PopCats Fighter: Unleash the Furry. Plus, Rose and Tom battle to using said strategic card game. Check out www.theNinjabot.com for more details. www.LongBallStudios.com
Abandoned Atoll Music Volume 2: The Rosening
July 31, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBThe LBP gang is joined again by Jon Jolley (Buffy vs Bauer) as they discuss the music Rose would want on a deserted island, AKA an abandoned atoll. Hijinks ensue. www.LongBallStudios.com
The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
July 24, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBRose, Mitch, and Tom dive into the "Ramones" of alien abductions, Betty and Barney Hill. www.LongBallStudios.com