NPR Driveway Moments Baseball: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

NPR (Author), Neal Conan (Performer)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2008

Stories from the National Public Radio archives honor America's national pastime.

Stories so compelling you'll stay in your car to hear them through—even if you're sitting in your own driveway. Peabody-winning Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan presents tales about the big leagues and the little, the fans in the stands, the players, the history, and the lore.

Highlights include commentaries from some of the game's most recognized authorities, a look back at some of baseball's most important figures (Jackie Robinson, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio), and colorful segments about the game's unexpected delights, from the Hidden Ball Trick to the "All You Can Eat" option at Dodger Stadium.

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From the Back Cover

You're in your car, listening to a story on your local NPR station, Suddenly, you find yourself at your destination—home, work, or the parking lot of a grocery store. The story has captured you, and rather than turn the radio off, you stay in your car and listen to the end. You've had a Driveway Moment!

Baseball lends itself to stories and storytelling. We've got stories about the greats: Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, "Double Duty" Radcliffe, Yogi Berra, Hank Aaron. Hear about the secret language of baseball signs, the organist who gets thrown out of a game, and the all-you-can-eat buffet at Dodger Stadium. There's something for every listener in this all-star line-up of commentaries, interviews and features from NPR.

About the Author

NEAL CONAN is the host of Talk of the Nation, the national news-talk call-in show from NPR News. Conan brings three decades of news and radio experience to the show, which reaches nearly 3 million listeners a week on more than 280 NPR member stations. Conan has won both Peabody and duPont awards for his work.

Internationally acclaimed, NPR produces and distributes programming that reaches a combined audience of 26.4 million listeners weekly, and, unlike other media, NPR’s audience continues to grow. NPR member organizations operate 784 stations, and another 117 public radio stations also present NPR programs, for a total of more than 900 stations nationwide who broadcast NPR programming.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: HighBridge Company; Original radio broadcast; 1.75 hours on 2 CDs edition (March 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598875876
• ISBN-13: 978-1598875874
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Books on CD > Sports & Outdoors
  • #20 in Books > Books on CD > Radio Shows
  • #78 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Radio > General Broadcasting

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best so far, January 22, 2009

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This review is from: NPR Driveway Moments Baseball: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go (Audio CD)

The best of the "Driveway Moments" so far. Snappy and engaging and hilarious -- there's not a dull moment in this collection. I'll be buying this for all of my baseball fan friends.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for a baseball fan, October 11, 2009

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This review is from: NPR Driveway Moments Baseball: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go (Audio CD)

I bought this for my Dad; and he loved it. The pieces cover a broad range of eras and topics about the Great Game. If you love baseball, you'll enjoy this CD.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrate the game, March 28, 2010

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Madzi (South River, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NPR Driveway Moments Baseball: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go (Audio CD)

If you love baseball, you'll appreciate this compilation of stories from NPR. I've listened to it more than a few times, too, since purchasing it and, when lending it out, have a tough time getting it back.
Play ball!