"If you could own a major league franchise, which manager, dead or alive, would you want? Bobby Cox."

We’re joined on the Starline by an award winning writer, editor, graphic designer, sportswriter and travel journalist. You’ve seen his work in USA Today, the AP, Forbes among other places. His latest of the 40+ books he’s authored is the updated “The New Baseball Bible”. We welcome Dan Schlossberg.

Dan, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Baseball has had some incredible stories, from a midget taking 4 balls to a game being postponed due to fog and a homicide. What story interests you the most from this book?

Do you believe banning the shift and the pitch clock has helped or hurt baseball?

Which team publicist was your favorite?

How has baseball made you happy?

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Best game you ever saw live?

2. Which player, not in Cooperstown, deserves to be in?

3. If you could change one rule to make the game better what is it?

4. 10 words or less on the Savannah Bananas?

5. Best place to travel on vacation?

6. Best memory at Syracuse?

7. ____will win the World Series this year? (Episode was taped earlier this year)

8. If you could own a major league franchise, which manager, dead or alive would you want?

Give me the best player for each position you ever saw live?

Why do you fall in love with baseball?

Do you still have the same passion for the game today?

Would you rather baseball move back to 154 games?

What is your favorite story from the book?

For his contributions to baseball, should Pete Rose be in the hall of fame?

For his contributions to baseball, should Shoeless Joe in the hall of fame?

Favorite baseball moment?

Dan Shlossberg loves the Savannah Bananas, wants Steve Garvey in the Baseball Hall of Fame and wants you to read “The New Baseball Bible”. Dan, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Shortcut.

"Wildlife conservation and ecosystem conservation is, I mean it's life or death at this point."

We’re joined on the Starline by the current co-hosts of the legendary wildlife show. One is a wildlife ecologist, TV host, author and speaker. The other is a wildlife expert, conservationist and TV host. We welcome the co-hosts of Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild” Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.

Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Wild Kingdom is back with a whole new season. Peter, when you look back at the original Wild Kingdom, what’s the biggest lesson you’ve brought to “Protecting the Wild” today?

Dr. Rae, you said “I hope viewers will be transported to exciting places far and near that are rich with stories of conservation hope”. How important is conservation today?

I had a recent conversation with biologist Doug Smith on returning wolves to Yellowstone and the impact it made on the ecosystem there. What species do you think best represents the urgency of protecting habitats right now?

The co-hosts of Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild” Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant join us Beyond the Mic and it’s time for the Rockin’ 8. All this is 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure. Since we have two guests, we’ll alternate questions.

1. Yes, No or Maybe : Rae, it was easier to prepare for a Wild Kingdom episode than getting interviewed by John Legend?

2. Yes, No or Maybe : Peter, one of your first episodes from Wild Kingdom was diving with great white sharks. Your son said “you’re bait”. Have you tried to convince the producers to put Rae in a shark cage yet?

3. Dr. Rae: favorite animal?

4. Peter: most underappreciated animal?

5. Dr. Rae: last time you took your kids to the beach was when and did you teach them a lesson?

6. Peter: best memory from rural Hudson Valley, New York?

7. Dr. Rae: One place that opened your eyes to a totally new level?

8. Peter: sunrises or sunsets?

The co-hosts of Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild” Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant join us Beyond the Mic for the Back Half. Dr. Rae, as you work with Peter you bridge a powerful show to a new generation. How has his passion and experience helped you?

Peter, how does Dr. Rae’s energy influence Wild Kingdom for the future?

Dr. Rae you said “There are no rules to this thing called life- and especially non-traditional careers”. How has this opportunity changed you?

Peter you said “But the show made us all very aware that our planet had problems and we needed to preserve the natural world for both animals and our own quality of life. What kind of a world would it be if we didn’t have wildlife and wildlands?” What improvements have you seen since you started in 1985?

Dr. Rae, why large carnivores and how does that passion connect with Wild Kingdom?

Peter, how do you balanced the emotions of conservation, the wins and some losses, when sharing stories with viewers?

The co-hosts of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant join us Beyond the Mic for the Back Half. Dr. Rae, if you could spotlight one issue in the future, what would it be?

Peter, was there ever a behind-the-scenes moment that never made it to air and what happened?

As scientists, how do you make subjects relatable to kids who might just be tuning in for the cute animals?

The co-hosts of Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild” Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant join us for Two Big Questions. Rae, looking at your journey, from field scientist to co-host of Wild Kingdom, how do you hope your story...