About this podcast
Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is a baseball and entertainment podcast featuring candid conversations with athletes, entertainers, and extraordinary guests, hosted by writer, actor, and filmmaker Jeff Santo, the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ron Santo.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 60 episodes
- Velvetina Taylor - When I Think About It, I Can’t Believe It · 1 h 7 min · Season 4 Episode 3Jeff and Christie discuss the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Then Jeff sits down with actress and motorcycle-riding burlesque performer Velvetina Taylor to…
- Granden Galen Goetzman - Walk With My Chest High · 1 h 23 min · Season 4 Episode 2Jeff and Christie discuss All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong and drowning out the noise in life. Then Jeff sits down with Granden Galen Goetzman, a former professional baseball player…
- Jonny Gomes - Attacked By A Wolf · 1 h 12 min · Season 4 Episode 1Jeff and Christie kick off the episode by talking about filming their movie, Forever Wild Ones. Then Jeff sits down with two-time World Series champion Jonny Gomes to talk about…
- Sean Murray - Brando's Bongos & Blockbuster Scores · 1 h 22 min · Season 3 Episode 11Surviving the Summer slump, Jeff and Christie are back to discuss the MLB realignment. Jeff delves into a fascinating conversation with composer Sean Murray who talks about his…
- Dusty Baker - I Wanted To Be Bobby Bonds · 1 h 18 min · Season 3 Episode 10Jeff and Christie share updates on their upcoming film Wild Ones before Jeff sits down with baseball icon Dusty Baker. From his days with Hank Aaron to managing five MLB…
- Ron Onesti - I’m Not Afraid To Be A Fan · 1 h 22 min · Season 3 Episode 9Jeff & Christie share their journey to be America’s Favorite Couple. Jeff chats with Chicago theater king Ron Onesti—whose ambition matches his talent to entertain. Then Jeff…
- Mike Murphy - Bugle Boy · 1 h 6 min · Season 3 Episode 8Jeff talks with Mike Murphy, one of the original Chicago Cubs’ Bleacher Bums whose wild and passionate fandom captured national attention during the unforgettable 1969 season…
- Shawon Dunston - Let's Do It My Way · 1 h 20 min · Season 3 Episode 7Jeff and Christie discuss Jeff’s recent acting experience in an A-list pop star's music video. Then, Jeff sits down with former MLB shortstop Shawon Dunston to talk about being…
- Willie Wilson - You hit ‘em in the gaps · 1 h 38 min · Season 3 Episode 6In this episode, Jeff chats with Kansas City Royals legend Willie Wilson about the 1980s Royals, his breakthrough into the bigs, how he became a switch-hitting batting champ, and…
- The Clubhouse - Give Us A Playbill · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this special episode, Jeff and Christie dive into the Netflix series The Clubhouse: A Year With The Red Sox. They explore the emotional highs and lows captured on screen, the…
- Pat Asanti - It’s So Good People Want To Steal It · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 4Jeff chats with Pat Asanti, a first generation Italian-American, who left his strict family life in Long Island, NY, for life as an actor in Hollywood. He tells his incredible…
- Ron Cey - Give Me My Gold Glove · 1 h 48 min · Season 3 Episode 3Jeff and Christie discuss the new torpedo bats. Then Jeff speaks with Dodgers legend Ron Cey, “The Penguin,” about his immense minor league stats before playing in one of the…
- Richard Crudo - Vivid, Saturated, Beautiful Green · 1 h 47 min · Season 3 Episode 2Jeff and Christie talk about Tokyo baseball. Then Jeff speaks with distinguished cinematographer Richard Crudo (American Pie, Justified) about his incredible career, learning…
- Ron Coomer - Who Wants It? · 1 h 31 min · Season 3 Episode 1We’re back! Jeff and Christie discuss the new ump rule. Then Jeff speaks with Cubs Broadcaster and former player Ron Coomer about growing up a Cubs fan, how he got into baseball…
- Brigham Avery - Damn You, Barbara Walters · 1 h 9 min · Season 2 Episode 20Jeff and Christie discuss the HOF inductees and the possible new rule called the Golden-At-Bat. Then Jeff sits down with the multi-hyphenate man of entertainment, Brigham Avery…
- Tom Dreesen - Success Is Living The Life You Want · 1 h 34 min · Season 2 Episode 19Jeff and Christie have a fun chat about the new robotic umpires. Then Jeff speaks with legendary comedian Tom Dreesen about his journey from humble beginnings to his…
- Ryan Dempster - Be The Buffalo · 1 h 50 min · Season 2 Episode 18Jeff and Christie open by talking about their current project. Then Jeff talks with former Cubs’ pitcher and co-host of MLB’s Intentional Talk, Ryan Dempster. They discuss this…
- Sharon Pannozzo - I Never Wore A Dress · 1 h 23 min · Season 2 Episode 17In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss Pete Rose. Then Jeff speaks with Sharon Pannozzo, the Cubs' longtime Director of Media, about how she got into the business, the…
- Joe Buck - I’m The Lucky One · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 16Jeff talks with legendary announcer Joe Buck about his incredible career, following his father’s footsteps and finding his own style, calling the 2016 World Series, and much…
- Sean Casey - You Can’t Steal 1st · 1 h 34 min · Season 2 Episode 15Jeff and Christie talk about the loss of Christie’s mom. Then Jeff speaks with All-Star 1st baseman Sean Casey, “the Mayor,” about his career: drafted by the Indians, traded to…
