Episode #172: Former MLB Pitcher, Andy Benes, Guest Co-host, Bill Chuck, and Old Grunt BBQ’s Galen Powell Make This a Can’t-Miss Episode
Andy Benes is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1989 to 2002. Most prominently as a member of the San Diego Padres where he was named to the National League All-Star team in 1993 and led the league in strikeouts in 1994. He also played for the Seattle Mariners, the St.Louis Cardinals, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He provides many stories about his 16 years in the Majors, as well as the opportunity to play on the same team as his brother, Alan Benes. Author and newspaper columnist, Bill Chuck steps in quite admirably as co-host, filling in for Leonard who is “out of town on assignment.” Andy ended his career with 155 wins, a 3.97 ERA, and 2000 strikeouts; a career worthy of discussion.
Galen Powell is not, yet, a huge name in barbecue, but that may soon change. This former member of the United States Military and founder of the Old Grunt BBQ competition team is making his mark on the competition circuit, mastering his catering business, and is soon to release his lineup of barbecue products, including sauces and rubs. He joins us to discuss his love of BBQ and why he wants to turn his passion into a career. Jeff discovered Galen while searching the internet for new and exciting guests, and we are so thankful he did as we learn all about this Arkansas pitmaster.
We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.
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