Podcast Interview of Rick Laughland

Pete dives deep in this interview, that highlights the deep historical significance and evolution of Major League Baseball’s iconic New York City rivalry. Journalist and author Rick Laughland provides crucial context for the crosstown matchups by discussing his book, The Subway Series: New York City’s Illustrious Baseball Tradition. The conversation traces the conflict from its 19th-century “Trolley Series” origins through the golden era of the Dodgers and Giants, up to modern interleague play between the Mets and Yankees. Ultimately, the segment frames the Subway Series as a cultural cornerstone that captures New York’s intense local pride and bridging generations of baseball fans.