A podcast where Molly Knight and Joe Posnanski talk with stars of entertainment, art, sports, and business about their shared love of baseball — and the moments that stay with us.
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Comedian Gary Gulman shares with hosts Joe and Molly how baseball provides comfort during tough times and fosters lasting childhood memories.
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Confidence with Justin Halpern
Host Joe and Host Molly interview comedy writer Justin Halpern about how baseball fostered his confidence and influenced his creative journey.
23 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Growing with Lindsey Mitchell Storc
Host Joe and Host Molly interview Lindsey Mitchell Storc about her experiences growing up watching her brother, Milwaukee outfielder Garrett Mitchell, compete at the highest level of baseball.
21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Curiosity with Joey Votto
Host Joe and Host Molly interview baseball legend Joey Votto about how curiosity fuels his hitting approach and lifelong learning.
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Legacy with Bob Kendrick
Host Joe and Host Molly interview Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, about his passion for preserving Negro Leagues history and the impact of Buck O’Neil.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Family with Nick Offerman
Actor Nick Offerman joins hosts Joe and Molly to discuss how baseball shaped his family's identity and his father's lasting influence.
29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Evolving with Bob Costas
Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas joins hosts Joe and Molly to reflect on his broadcasting career and enduring love for baseball.
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Emotion with Andy Richter
Comedian and actor Andy Richter joins hosts Joe and Molly to explore the emotional highs and lows of being a baseball fan.
15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Community with Bill Glass
Host Joe and Host Molly interview actor and comedian Bill Glass about the joy of baseball community and finding career success later in life.
8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Experience with Alex Edelman
Host Joe and Host Molly interview comedian Alex Edelman about his lifelong Red Sox fandom and how working with the team reshaped his perspective.
1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Storytelling with Ken Burns
Host Joe and Host Molly interview legendary filmmaker Ken Burns about baseball's influence on his storytelling and the impact of Buck O’Neil.
25 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Discovery with Megan Amram
On this week’s episode of The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly are joined by comedy writer, producer, and one of their dearest friends, Megan Amram. Megan shares how she unexpectedly became a die-hard Dodgers fan after only recently falling in love with baseball. Together, they talk about the magic of finding a new passion when you least expect it.
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18 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Purpose with Jason Benetti
This week on The Joy of Baseball, Joe and Molly sit down with Detroit Tigers play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti. Jason reflects on how he fell in love with the game and the deeper purpose he finds in his craft inside the booth. Together, they bond over what makes baseball such a uniquely joyful game to watch and call.
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11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Joy of Baseball Live Launch with Molly Knight and Joe Posnanski
Thank you to everyone who joined us live this afternoon. We hope you enjoyed the first episode of the podcast and can’t wait to share the rest of this season with you.
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11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Joy of Connection with Mike Schur
The inaugural episode of The Joy of Baseball is here! Joe and Molly kick things off with none other than legendary television writer and producer, die-hard Red Sox fan, and, of course, one of their closest friends, Mike Schur. Mike recalls the memories that shaped his lifelong love of the Red Sox (even when they made it extremely difficult), and how that fandom brought him an unexpected sense of comfort during one of the darkest times.
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Inside a recent episode
The Joy of Nostalgia with Gary Gulman
Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And they gave you stories associated with every rule in the rule book. And I remember being blown away by this thing that I forget what the rule was. It was something about the word fraternizing. And it became the Stargell rule. And so they talked about what a sweet, friendly guy Willie Stargell was. […]
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