First Time, Long Time

The last game of baseball played before quarantine was a pre-season game between the Yankees and the Nationals. It was the definition of inconsequential. Except for a single man in blue who represents a deep and painful chapter in an ongoing story that Baseball and America continues to reckon with. Featuring interviews with the Athletic's Alex Coffey, Peter Golenbock, and archival audio of Emmett Ashford courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.

A dive into the origins of a single song sung by Tottenham Hotspur.Featuring Flav and T from The Fighting Cock.AND... the greatest youtube video of a British.Ska.Band.Ever.

This new season is about what we might learn about ourselves and about society from examining the last games played before quarantine. This episode we're looking at Soccer and what soccer fandom tells about how we connect as people.To get to the bottom of all of this we talk to:Flav Bateman - Podcaster and Tottenham SupporterThelonious Filth - Podcaster and Tottenham SupporterMax Jack - EthnomusicologistMari Lewis - Liverpool Supporterand Aaron's old friends (obvs)This episode features research from John Fox's great book The Ball do not miss this great book!

We're giving away a Nok Hockey Board.Call us at 646-450-8126 Or Tweet at usOr send us a carrier pigeon with your favorite memory of Nok Hockey or ANY other analogue sports game.

This new season is about what we might learn about ourselves and about society from examining the last games played before quarantine. This episode we're looking at Hockey and how this chaotic and complex game actually holds some simple truths about how we can approach these chaotic and complex times.To get to the bottom of all of this we talk to:Mari Faiello -- Beat reporter for the Tampa Bay TimesElliott Koretz -- Sound designerAri Goldblatt -- Nok Hockey aficionadoAmit Wehle -- RV Expertand Aaron's children (obvs)This episode was written and edited by Aaron Wolfe and produced by Julia Chen. Nasya Kamrat and Joshua Balgos are the executive producers and owners of Faculty -- The Spatial Storytelling Agency.This episode features sounds recorded by Oneirophile, Handsome Nature, and Eelke.

This new season is about what we might learn about ourselves and about society from examining the last games played before quarantine. And we’re starting with basketball.To help us tell the story of one of the craziest 48 minutes in sports history we spoke to Sydney Myers, founder of Dallas Hoops Cast, and Mike Singer, beat reporter for the Denver Post... and Aaron's oldest friend Jonah.Hosted and Edited by Aaron WolfeProduced by Julia ChenPresented by Faculty

A look at the magical powers of sports broadcasts on the radio.Featuring music from:Broke For FreePodington BearTapes and TubesByron HarlanChris ZabriskieDavid Heatleyand ME!LINKS!David Heatley's Music and ArtFrom The AshesConsider becoming a patron!

The single greatest sport was invented in a summer camp in The Catskills. But a closer look at this game reveals a complex and painful story that teaches us about gender, sexuality, and the creative power of youth.LINKS:Karinne Keithley Syers' incredible ukulele coversTerry Wolfisch Cole is an incredible storyteller. Here she is on the Moth RadioHourCamp Shomria: the kibbutz in The CatskillsYou can find me on Twitter or visit firsttimelongtime.am!MUSIC FROM FREEMUSICARCHIVE.ORG:ToursJahzaarRyan LittleBWipBlanket MusicBroke For FreeTapas TubesBoiled WoodPodington BearChris Zabriskie

Welcome to the new season of First Time, Long Time!In this episode we dive into the story of how a small group of people defied all odds and fought against the tide of corporate greed... and won.Music in this episode from:"Autumn Woes" - Ryan Little"When The Mockingbirds are Singing" - Frank C. Stanley"Stories About the World That Once Was" - Chris Zabriskie"Wandering" - Ryan Little"Sad Cyclops" - Podington Bear"Night Owl" - Broke For Free"As Colorful As Ever" - Broke For Free"Enthusiastic" - Tours"Believe in Me" - Ryan LittleVisit us at firsttimelongtime.am to drop us a line and please consider donating!

The conclusion to the story of one man’s obsession with being a professional baseball player. LINKS:“Sugar” (Amazon)The Ejection Video from The Zorilla (YouTube)King of Jewish Baseball (Nate’s website) The music in this episode came from freemusicarchive.orgTracklist: “Autumn Woes” by Ryan LIttle“When the Mocking Birds Are Singing in the Wildwood” by Frank C. Stanley“Cash Rules” by Ari de Niro“Night Owl” by Broke For Free“Believe in Me” by Ryan Little“Tyrant” by Monkeeastronaut“Enthusiast” by Tours“As Colorful As Ever” by Broke For Free“Starling” by Podington Bear 

How do you choose to keep moving forward when everything and everyone keeps telling you to quit? Nate Fish, the King of Jewish Baseball, tells the incredible story of how he persevered… and Aaron learns an important (and belated) lesson. MUSIC LINKS:The Action PaintersThe BischoffsJason Liebman Nate is @kingofjbaseball Aaron is @aaronwolfe Please subscribe and leave us a review!  

This episode dives into the machinery of fandom and fanaticism and explore how a guy from New York City could become obsessed with a team from London — a place he’d never been. LINKS:  The Magic of Messi (YouTube)A nice little example of English Football Fans. (YouTube)How Soccer Explains The World (Amazon)The Psychology of Sports Fans (Washington Post)A People’s History of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Amazon)Alan Fisher on Twitter

Welcome to First Time, Long Time: Stories about sports for people who may not like sports. Here’s a little bit of our origin story and a taste of what’s to come.