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“Good Seats Still Available” is a curious little podcast devoted to the exploration of what used-to-be in professional sports. Each week, host Tim Hanlon interviews former players, owners, broadcasters, beat reporters, and surprisingly famous "super fans" of teams and leagues that have come and gone - in an attempt to unearth some of the most wild and woolly moments in (often forgotten) sports history.

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  • Chef RCH
    A Must Listen for Sports Fans
    Tim does such a great job brining us some amazing stories from the sports leagues of the past. Have been listening for years and each show brings me back to the glory days of the MISL, NHL, USFL and so many other leagues that have come and gone. As a sports fan who truly enjoys the stories from the front office, sales, advertising and the business side of sports Good Seats Still Available is a must listen on a weekly basis!
  • matthewhedrick
    Tim, trim the fat!!
    Great concept poisoned by a seemingly narcissistic host, taking the longest path to a question for the mere satisfaction of hearing his own voice. Tim’s surreal roundabout way of speaking is almost impressively infuriating.
  • Magastrid99
    Must listen for older fans!!
    Tim does an outstanding job with this show, talking about the all that is defunct or forgotten in professional sports. If you loved the WFL, ABA, WHA, USFL, NASL etc this is the show for you. Never miss an episode😊
  • hash55555
    Great
    So cool love the concept and the host is excellent
  • Maulers2019
    Great!
    An absolutely fantastic deep-dive into what used to be (and in some cases, barely was) in professional sports. Challengers, minor leagues, and forgotten dimensions of the big leagues are all covered here. You’ll be hooked.
  • Kareem Ameer
    Show could be GREAT if it wasn’t for the host
    The host really ruins this amazing show. He talks WAY too much. You won’t be able to listen to two episodes in a row. He takes 5 minutes to ask a question that can literally take 20 seconds to ask. Unfortunately I have to be this direct but the host is just terrible and ruins the experience and makes it hard to stay focused.
  • The Flying Fox
    Great concept, but…
    Jesus, Tim needs to spend time editing his questions. He’s a master at taking 2 minutes to ask a question that should take 15 seconds at the most. Aside from that, it’s an enjoyable podcast. More hockey, please.
  • Cruyffbest
    Awesome Podcast
    Stumbled upon this podcast and am now hooked. Love the defunct teams and leagues so this is perfect. Tim asks the questions I would love to have answers for - really informative Keep up the great episodes
  • uncleb67
    The Original…The Best!
    Tim’s podcast, covering forgotten leagues, teams and stars, is in my opinion without peer in Podcast Land, one of the first and certainly the best. His interview with Werner Roth of the New York Cosmos was one of Tim’s best ever! Tim’s passion and thorough research comes through in every interview. Thanks, Tim, for bringing so many of these stories to light!
  • CFLAmerica fan
    The Gold Standard of Sports History Podcasts
    Tim, your show is one of my favorites and is a must listen for all sports history addicts like myself!! :-)
  • Dm97239
    I like it but..
    Entertaining subject matter with a very engaged and enthusiastic host. But Tim has to be literally the most long-winded interviewer I’ve ever heard. His questions often drag on for well over a minute and in one recent instance (that I actually timed, it was so interminable) over two minutes. People can run a half mile+ in that time. The show could benefit greatly from some discipline and/or editing.
  • Quayle333
    Randall
    Only a few episodes in and I’m hooked. I wish I would’ve discovered it when it first came out. Great stuff!
  • El-Vez
    Thank you!
    Thank you for this! Thanks for creating a place where sports embedded DNA people like myself can appreciate the history and glory of the past.
  • MysticEmpanada
    A Sports Nerd Dream Podcast
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this podcast! Such a fun podcast to binge. Great guests, great content and just fun to listen to! If there was only one gripe it’s the quality of audio on a few guests. But, totally worth the subscription!
  • Cool Pasta Man22
    Great
    Great interviews with great stories! Keep Kicking!
  • bopefas
    Wonderful
    Such a well made Pod. Great to reminisce and learn new things
  • Yes &
    Good Seats Still Available
    I can’t think of a better way to unwind from a long day at work then to sit back relax and listen to one of the many fine podcast available on Tim Hanlon’s “Good Seats Still Available”.
  • Moz STL
    Great interviews
    Tim, I came across your podcast with Dave Lange and found it very well done. Since have been able to listen to Bob Carpenter, Gordon Jago and Al Miller interviews. Very well done and super informative. Great job and keep up the good work.
  • Baseballradioguy
    Good podcast; could be better
    I absolutely LOVE the idea of this podcast. The guests are great, and the host lets them talk. The execution could be better. I’m listening to an episode now where the host asked a question that went on for 1 minute and 12 seconds, and he must have said “uh” about 30-40 times. I’m not trying to pick on him. I used to say “uh” a lot more before it was pointed out to me. But it can be grating to listen to.
  • dansim748
    Dan Simpson
    Your Bob Carpenter pod cast was a 10 on a 5 scale. Live in St. Louis and remember Bob’s baseball and soccer work. It’s a shame we lost him to DC for baseball. Tim, keep up the great work. You have the best podcast of all.
  • PF19841988
    Even if you know a lot, you'll learn something new!
    I'm well-versed in defunct leagues, yet I STILL learn new things listening to GSSA. I also enjoy how Tim finds guests with detailed knowedge of the subject at hand, and that the big 5 sports are fairly evenly covered.
  • NVEfor3
    Great podcast
    Love this podcast. This is a must listen for sports history fans. There are so many stories that have been told over and over again. But this podcast is for those who want to hear “new” stories. Great stuff!!!
  • Reedrock
    A Sports Podcast Where You Learn Something
    In today’s “Hot Take” culture of sports talk, this is the most refreshing change of pace to a fan’s podcast diet. These are some of the best stories in Sports and ones that would never have heard otherwise. Tim’s research and his interactions with passionate guests are enjoyable and intelligent conversations that make you a better dinner party guest. Yes. Smart people like sports too.
  • Philadelphia Atom
    Great trips down memory lane
    This is a wonderful podcast, focusing on defunct teams and leagues and the players and other figures who made them possible. If you have any interest in pro sports history, you will make this podcast destination listening
  • GeorgieBest7
    NASL and TVS
    Need more interviews about the NASL and its players and networks. Great podcast
  • Greg from FAFIF
    The Sports Fan's Subconscious
    I love the concept of this podcast and am delighted by how it executes its mission. It's the stuff you think you've forgotten, only to realize it's rattling around in the back of your subconscious. The stories and the stories behind the stories come roaring back to life even after you figured the clock was running down and you were out of timeouts.
  • Rmandy
    Great way to spend time on sports history!
    Tim Hanlon mixes witty humor with a deep knowledge of sports to pull great stories out of his guests. Great way to pass time and increase your sports knowledge.
  • smh718
    Great for the nostalgic sports fan
    I’ve really enjoyed hearing these stories about sports teams that once were. The tales of what went right, what went wrong, and the personalities involved are fascinating - and a podcast is the perfect way to tell these stories before they’re lost!
  • avc65
    Must listen for sports historians
    Great listen if you enjoy the history of professional sports. I love the unique insights into the teams and leagues that no longer exist but had a lasting impact on the sports landscape.
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