# John Thorn

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288: Minor League & Independent League Baseball - With Miles Wolff

In 2014, Major League Baseball's Official Historian John Thorn and veteran baseball journalist Alan Schwarz published an authoritative and thought-provoking list of "Baseball's 100 Most Important People​"​ - including more than its fair share of surprisingly influential figures. Nestled between …

The Popping Greenies Edition

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about how Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep won at Wimbledon. Sam Anderson also joins to discuss Russell Westbrook and the end of an era in Oklahoma City, and John Thorn helps assess Jim Bouton and Bouton’s classic book Ball Four. Wimbledon (01:26): On Novak Djokovi…

Hang Up and Listen - The Popping Greenies Edition

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about how Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep won at Wimbledon. Sam Anderson also joins to discuss Russell Westbrook and the end of an era in Oklahoma City, and John Thorn helps assess Jim Bouton and Bouton’s classic book Ball Four. Wimbledon (01:26): On Novak Djokovi…

1498 - Topps 75th Anniversary 75 Greatest Cards, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss Topps’ “75 Greatest Cards” list finalized over a Zoom call with industry and hobby voices (including Nat Turner, writer Tim Kurkjian, collector Evan Longoria, historian John Thorn, Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan, and others). Josh Hall writes in criticizing the list for …

The history and importance of Jackie Robinson Day

It's Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball. It marks the day when Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball 79 years ago today for the Brooklyn Dodgers. All players, coaches, and managers will wear Robinson's No. 42 for all of the major league games as they have done on each Jackie…

Eephus

Is 2025’s Eephus the quintessential baseball movie? That’s the question that Spencer and Jonathan discuss alongside returning guest Stephen (who is a host of the wonderful Batting Around podcast). The trio discuss the poignant and humorous moments from this delightful film and unpack how it capture…

First Organized Baseball Team

Marisa Magnatta is joined by the Official Baseball Historian for Major League Baseball, John Thorn, to talk about America’s first baseball team, The Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia, and how it planted the roots of America’s favorite pastime.

How baseball got its beat

Major League Baseball’s postseason is just a few weeks away, and here on Throughline we know the power of a good walk-up song. But how did baseball become such a musical sport? And where did the idea for walk up-music come from? Guests:John Thorn, author and Official Baseball Historian for Major Le…