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Sammy Sosa’s 20 HR month with Oz Rodriguez

In June of 1998, Sammy Sosa hit 20 home runs, setting the record for the most home runs in a month. Emmy award winning director Oz Rodriguez joins the pod to talk about Sammy Sosa's historic month, the most intimidating...

Anything Is Possible with Josh Gondelman

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Will the BEST Lakers fan induct a Boston Celtics moment into the First Ballot: Hall of Fame? Comedian and writer, Josh Gondelman, joins the pod to discuss Kevin Garnett's impassioned speech after winning the 2008 NBA Finals,...

The Clippers’ Secret Tunnel with Trill Withers

In 2018, Twitter nearly exploded when Chris Paul led the Houston Rockets through a "secret tunnel" into the Clippers locker room at Staples Center. NBA Twitter Legend and host of the Trill Withers Show, Trill Withers himself, joins the pod...

Upon Further Review with Nick Bernstein

It's the season 1 finale of First Ballot! We're celebrating with 4x guest, CBS Vice President of Late Night, Nick Bernstein, who joins the pod to discuss the unimpeachable moments of the First Ballot: Hall of Fame and which moments...

LET’S GO with Matthew Driscoll

Special guest University of North Florida's coach Matthew Driscoll joins the pod to talk about the surprising way that "Let's Go" got taken to the next level, the best "Let's Go", and a special live demo. Let's Gooooooo! Showtime Codes: ...

Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli

In just 10 seconds iconic street fighter Kimbo Slice was knocked out by Seth Petruzelli and potentially caused the demise of an MMA organization. Breaking First Ballot history, special guest Michael, Neil's brother, joins for a record THIRD (maybe...

TJ Ford’s Gigantic Uniform with TJ Ford

Every draft season, we are reminded of the 2003 NBA Draft for one iconic reason: gigantic shorts. First Ballot is joined by a very special guest, NBA icon, TJ Ford who talks about his rookie photoshoot, his dunk attempt on Kobe...

The Invention of the T-Shirt Cannon with Michael Torpey

Is there a greater feeling than catching a projectile from a mascot's T-shirt Cannon? Actor and Writer, Michael Torpey, joins the pod to explain why Tim Derk's contribution to the world of sports is First Ballot Hall of Fame worthy,...

Golf’s Epic Collapse with Matt Goldich

In 1999, Jean van de Velde had one of the biggest uh-ohs in sports history. With a 3-stroke lead, "Jean Jean Jean" needed just a 6 on the 18th hole to clinch the British Open, but instead orchestrated one of...

Caitlin Clark’s 2023 March Madness with Trysta Krick

Caitlin Clark put together perhaps the best March Madness Tournament run in college basketball history, but does she have one moment good enough for the First Ballot Hall of Fame?  Host of BetMGM Tonight and The Heat Check podcast, Trysta...

Freeway x 76ers Fan Cam with Cory Townes

When Freeway's What We Do played at a Sixers-Heat game in 2018, the fan cam displayed an incredible show of humanity from the audience. Here to discuss the impact of the moment is journalist, creative, DJ, and Philadelphia native Cory...

Bowe vs. Golota with Rafe Bartholomew

In 1996, Riddick Bowe faced off against Andrew Golota in Madison Square Garden. Golota was well on his way to pulling off one of boxing's great upsets, before a series of heinous low blows led to his disqualification, and one...

LeBron Buries Jason Terry with Niles Abston

In 2013, fueled by two years of resentment after losing to Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA finals, LeBron James pulled off one of the most incredible casket dunks ever. Comedian and writer on DAVE, Niles...

Bruins vs. Panthers Game 7 with Nick Bernstein

The 63-win Boston Bruins won more games this season than any team in NHL history.  And then they faced the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the 2023 Playoffs.  David vs. Goliath, on ice.  With hockey sticks.  CBS Vice President...

2022 World Cup Final with Isaac K. Lee

The pitch? Kits? Offsides? You don't have to know any soccer terms to know that the 2022 World Cup Final was an electric game. Here to break down soccer and this astonishing game is producer, audio engineer, and musician Isaac...

Serena Williams’ Crip Walk w/ Chloé Hilliard

Serena Williams tore through the 2012 Summer Olympics tennis tournament like some sort of racquet. Discussing her iconic win and crip walk is none other than brilliant comedian and writer Chloé Hilliard, who also talks about the importance of...

The Best First Pitch in Baseball History? with George Anagnostakos

Jordan Leandre survived a rare cancer diagnosis as a child, became a beloved member of Red Sox Nation, and then threw perhaps the best first pitch in baseball history. TV writer/producer George Anagnostakos breaks down this moment in painstaking...