Writer Colin Fleming looks at some athletes who may not be as good as you think and some who are better than you might believe, from Shohei Ohtani and Bo Jackson to Patrice Bergeron and Benito Santiago.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses Sherlock Holmes on today’s Downtown and weighs in on the Stanley Cup Finals, and why he loves catchers.  

Writer Colin Fleming talks with Bruce Pratt about the writing of his latest book, “If You [ ]:  Fabula, Fantasy, F#@*ery, Hope”.

Writer Colin Fleming joined us today to discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses poetry from Wallace Stevens, Walt Whitman, Herman Melville, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his recent blog post on his favorite John Lennon’s vocal performances.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his JazzTimes piece on Dexter Gordon and the film “Round Midnight”, the Cape Cod Radio Mystery Theater, the 1982 Red Sox, and hockey players who’ve been asked to shoulder the greatest responsibility.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses the legendary 565-foot homer run by Mickey Mantle in 1953, the Twilight Zone episode “Ring-A-Ding Girl”, a classic episode of  “Lights Out”, and the virtues of drinking lemon water.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his short story, “Bobby Orr”, live music from Led Zeppelin and The Who, and the connection between Orson Welles and “Heart of Darkness”.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses four stories from his latest book, IF YOU [ ]: FABULA, FANTASY, F#@KERY, HOPE.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses the music criticism of George Bernard Shaw, a radio adaptation of “The Monkey’s Paw”, the toughest hockey team to beat in a seven-game series, and early MLB power hitter Gavvy Cravath.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his recent Jazz Times piece on Jelly Roll Morton, the early 80s Canadian film, SEIGE, a Prince cover of Radiohead, and more.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses some of the stories in his new collection, IF YOU [ ]: FABULA, FANTASY, F#@KERY, HOPE.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his short story, “Desilva”, unreleased Beatles “Rubber Soul” sessions, Jamie T’s “Alicia Quays”, and the curious case of Jimmie Foxx as a pitcher.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses episodes from the classic radio shows QUIET, PLEASE and X-MINUS ONE, a Dylan live set, the broadcast of Larry Bird’s first NBA game, and the 19th century baseball player, Chicken Wolf. Colin’s new book, IF YOU [ ]:  FABULA, FANTASY, F#@KERY, HOPE, is available everywhere.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses a classic episode of the radio drama, ESCAPE, the 1939 animated short, THE HOCKEY CHAMP, early baseball player and umpire Ice Box Chamberlain, and Carl Yastrzemski’s often overlooked 1968 season. Colin’s latest book, IF YOU [ ]: FABULA, FANTASY, F#*KERY, HOPE, is available now on Amazon and other booksellers.

Writer Colin Fleming discussed The Grateful Dead, The Who, The Honeymooners, and a radio adaption of a story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Colin’s latest book is “If You [ ]:  Fabula, Fantasy, F*#kery, Hope” and his recent book, “Scrooge”, is also available wherever fine books are sold.

Writer Colin Fleming talks about the best love songs from The Beatles, “The Horror of Party Beach”, Godard’s “All The Boys Are Named Patrick”, and more. Colin’s latest book, “If You [ ]: Fabula, Fantasy, F#*kery, Hope” is available now everywhere.

Writer Colin Fleming talks with us about a great song by the British band, The Vaccines, an episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar”, a radio adaptation of an H.P. Lovecraft classic, and the 1939 film, “Son of Frankenstein”.

Colin Fleming joined us to discuss an epic live version of “Dark Star” from a 1973 Grateful Dead show in Cleveland, the Kansas City 7’s original “Lester Leaps In”, the 1934 Jean Vigo film, “Zero for Conduct”, and the problem with new “Stars Wars” series. Colin’s latest book, “If You [ ]:  Fabula, Fantasy, F**kery, […]

Writer Colin Fleming discusses Tom Brady, The Rolling Stones covering Muddy Waters, Orson Welles on The Dean Martin Show, Green Day, and pride. Colin’s new book, “If You [ ]: Fabula, Fantasy, F**kery, Hope” is available now.

Writer Colin Fleming joined us to discuss Pink Floyd, Judy Garland, baseball cards, and versions of the song “Some Other Guy”.

We discussed avant garde art with writer Colin Fleming, including works by Man Ray, Franz Kafka, T.E. Hulme, and John Coltrane.

We talked blues with writer Colin Fleming, discussing works by Little Walter, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Willie Dixon, Mississippi John Hurt, and more.

Writer Colin Fleming talked with us about his new book, SCROOGE, a look at the 1951 film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and starring Alastair Sim.

Writer Colin Fleming talks about a holiday edition of YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR, Orson Welles, his essay on Joan Harrison in The Smart Set, and Sam Cooke & Christmas. Colin’s latest book, SCROOGE, is available now.

Writer Colin Fleming talked with us about the journals of Thoreau, an early Christmas greeting from The Beatles, the Rankin-Bass version of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, and a holiday edition of Lights Out. Colin’s latest book, SCROOGE, is available now.

Writer Colin Fleming talks about a particularly dark episode of the radio series, DRAGNET, a radio broadcast of M.R. James’, “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad”, and Christmas recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis and Grateful Dead.

Writer Colin Fleming talked with us about the Peter Jackson Beatles documentary, GET BACK, the Christmas writings of Washington Irving, and the best wrist shots in hockey.

Writer Colin Fleming talked with our Bruce Pratt on today’s show.

Writer Colin Fleming talked with Rich about a great episode of “Suspense”, Orson Welles doing John Donne, The Beatles’ “Cry Baby Cry”, and a 1994 radio session by Green Day.

Writer Colin Fleming talked with us about John Clare’s “November’, a production of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” from “Escape”, Vasily Polenov’s “The Patient”, and more.

Writer Colin Fleming discussed his latest piece on horror films at thesmartset.com, J.J. Audubon and wood ducks, the five greatest New England Patriots of all time, and his recent USA Today piece on baseball.

Writer Colin Fleming looks back on Game 7 of the 1986 World Series, discusses the scariest hockey players in memory, and talks about one of the most depressing episodes of classic radio drama that you’ll ever hear.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses a great live performance from the Grateful Dead, a short story from Saki, the Cape Cod Radio Mystery Theater, and Christopher Lee as Dracula. Colin’s latest book, SAM COOK:  LIVE AT THE HARLEM SQUARE CLUB-1963 is available everywhere.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his short story in Post Road, THE LAST FIELD, the 1986 American League Championship Series, the nocturnes of John Field, Andrew Hill’s DEDICATION, and the 1935 version of THE RAVEN. Colin’s new book, SAM COOKE: LIVE AT THE HARLEM SQUARE CLUB, 1963, is available on Amazon and other booksellers.

Writer Colin Fleming joined us today for his weekly visit, as we discussed a short story by Saki, a timely episode of YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR, and a classic 1980’s Halloween safety film. Colin’s latest book, SAM COOKE: LIVE AT THE HARLEM SQUARE CLUB, 1963, is available now on Amazon and other outlets.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his new book, “Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963”.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his new Jazz Times column on Miles Davis, the history of errors and fielding in major league baseball, and the first half hour episode of “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar”. Colin’s acclaimed book, “Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963” is available now, wherever quality books are sold.

Writer Colin Fleming talks with us about the earliest Muddy Waters recordings, The Beatles’ “And Your Bird Can Sing”, the early days of college football, and some favorite non-star athletes. Colin’s latest book, “Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963” is available now.

Writer Colin Fleming discuss his short story, THE CAPTAIN’S WALK, a couple of classic horror stories produced on the radio, and the Mexican horror film, THE PHANTOM OF THE MONASTERY. Colin’s new book is available now as part of the 33 1/3 series, SAM COOKE: LIVE AT THE HARLEM SQUARE CLUB – 1963.

Writer Colin Fleming weighs in on John Huston’s MOBY DICK, The Beatles’ I AM THE WALRUS, the odd career numbers of baseball’s Max Bishop, and the best sports logos. You can preorder Colin’s latest book, part of the 33 1/3 series, “Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club – 1963”.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his Jazz Times piece on John Coltrane, the Dead’s “Dark Star”, M.R. James, and H.P. Lovecraft. You can preorder Colin’s latest book, part of the “33 1/3” series, “Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963.”

Toni Morrison, bassist Scott LaFaro, “Invaders from Mars”, and live performances from The Stone and Dylan on the docket this week as we talk with Colin Fleming. Colin’s latest book is available for pre-order now and is part of the 33 1/3 series, “Sam Cooke – Live At The Harlem Square Club – 1963.”

Writer Colin Fleming discusses the greatest Red Sox players of all time, the film, “KEY LARGO”, the only Rithie Valens’ live album, and a powerful personal essay published in Salamagundi.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses the departure of David Kreci from the Bruins, the Rolling Stones’ “Between The Buttons”, and living in a “post-reality” world.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses episodes of radio classics, X-MINUS ONE and QUIET, PLEASE, the Cleveland baseball team’s name change, and the Hall of Fame qualifications of Dale Murphy and Dwight Evans.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses his recent piece on Babe Ruth in The Smart Set, a pair of classic episodes of the radio series, SUSPENSE, Laurel & Hardy’s BLOTTO, and the animated pilot, CARLTON, YOUR DOORMAN.

Writer Colin Fleming discusses the Grateful Dead, “Farewell My Lovely” with Robert Mitchum, “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar”, and his least favorite sport.