Drowsy History Week: Michael Jordan's Baseball Era
Podcast: The NightlyPublished On: Thu Jan 22 2026
Description: Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg return for a special round of Drowsy History — this time covering one of the wildest chapters in sports lore: the two years when Michael Jordan swapped the court for the diamond.What You’ll Hear: Holiday Hangovers & Train Delays: The hosts trade winter stories, from England’s bonfire nights to Jacquis’ 50-hour Amtrak odyssey from Florida to Chicago.Drowsy History: Jacquis retells the story of Michael Jordan’s shocking 1993 retirement, his stint in minor league baseball, and the unlikely return that changed basketball forever.The Baseball Years: From luxury tour buses to 95-mph fastballs, Jacquis explains why Michael Jordan’s short-lived baseball career was tougher (and better) than most remember.I’m Back: How one two-word fax reignited a dynasty — and why Matt thinks only America could make a sports comeback this cinematic.CHAPTERS00:00 Cozy hellos & holiday catch-up01:00 The never-ending “holiday season” theory02:20 Bonfire Night and burning Guy Fawkes03:20 Christmas cruises & family escapes05:00 Jacquis’ 50-hour train saga06:40 Drowsy History: Michael Jordan retires09:40 From NBA legend to minor leaguer13:00 Bus upgrades & media frenzy in Birmingham15:20 Learning to hit 95 mph fastballs18:30 Baseball strike & the “I’m Back” fax21:00 Return of #23 and three more rings23:30 Sports myths, Hollywood endings & bedtimeFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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