First, author Craig Handel joins us to talk about his book “The Sodfather: An Extraordinary Journey in the Shadows of Sports’ Greatest Fields.” Then, we get updates about the Milwaukee Admirals’ recent success with Jon Greenberg, president of the organization.
Featured in this Episode
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‘The Sodfather’ shares the legacy of famed groundskeeper George Toma
Groundskeeper George Toma changed the name of the game. He shaped professional sports fields with new techniques. And Toma turned the groundskeeping profession into a well-paid position with plenty of media attention. We talk with the co-author of a book about his career.
You can buy “The Sodfather” in paperback or hardcover. If you’d like a copy autographed by George Toma, reach out to Craig Handel at handelcraig@yahoo.com.
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What’s behind the Milwaukee Admirals’ 8-game winning streak
The Milwaukee Admirals are leading their division in the American Hockey League. We talk with the president of the organization about his goals for the team and the secret to their success.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Craig Handel Guest
- Jon Greenberg Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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