Andrew Forbes, an accomplished author known for his works on baseball and storytelling, discusses his novella, McCurdle's Arm: A Fiction. The conversation centers on Robert James McCurdle, a talented pitcher facing the realities of aging and the rough edges of 1892 baseball culture. Forbes intertwines personal anecdotes with deeper reflections on love, identity, and the powerful narratives shaped by the sport. The podcast also explores the emotional connections between characters and their historical context, emphasizing the shared human experience through the lens of play and community.
