Episode 288 features Danny Torres discussing his career as well as his love, respect, and admiration for the legendary Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member and humanitarian, Roberto Clemente. Plus we talk barbecue with pitmaster, Daddy Dutch who has a dedicated YouTube channel with plenty of food related videos.

Danny Torres is a freelance sports journalist and podcast host. Danny has been a contributing writer to the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s official magazine, Memories and Dreams. Danny’s work also appeared on mlb.com and in the New York Mets official publication, Mets Magazine (2007-2012). He hosts the podcast, Talkin' 21 with Danny Torres which is dedicated to the legendary Roberto Clemente. Danny is featured in the documentary, Clemente, which explores the life, career and legacy of Roberto Clemente and was produced by Lebron James and Richard Linklater. He's traveled to numerous ballparks and conducted countless interviews with both current and retired MLB baseball players.

Kent Vandeweerd AKA Daddy Dutch is a barbecue cook and a frequent content provider for his YouTube channel, Daddy Dutch BBQ. The following is taken directly from his YouTube site as he, "Enjoys seeing other cooking channels and outdoors related channels. I appreciate everyone's input on how they BBQ, cook or grill. Happy cooking all!" Kent discusses his love of barbecue and we even throw in some baseball talk. Go to https://www.youtube.com/@daddydutchbbq to see Daddy Dutch and his YouTube videos.

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We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.

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