Episode
Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original with Tim Brown
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- Pod of Fame
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- May 18, 2026
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- 2856
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Summary
Jim welcomes award-winning sports journalist and New York Times bestselling author Tim Brown to discuss his new book, Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original. First, Jim and Tim explore Nolan Ryan’s deep connection with the state of Texas (13:02). Then, they debate whether Ryan had the greatest fastball in MLB history, decide which of Ryan's seven no-hitters was the most significant, and consider which of his records could actually be broken (20:40). Finally, they tackle Ryan’s place on the all-time pitcher list, deciding whether he’s overrated, underappreciated, or properly rated (40:19).