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Midnight Library of Baseball

Ben Orlando

Booking Overview

This is a baseball-focused history and culture show that primarily presents the host’s historical storytelling, with occasional external conversations featuring baseball historians, league founders, and broadcasters. Credible pitches include baseball researchers, authors, independent league executives, sports broadcasters, and experts on baseball history or the evolution of the game; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible subject-matter professionals rather than highly prominent national figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 99

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 71.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bendavidorlando@gmail.com

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Host

Ben Orlando - Baseball historian and storyteller specializing in historic and modern aspects of the game and the overlooked stories behind baseball history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Baseball historians, archival researchers, league founders or executives, sports broadcasters, and professionals with specialized knowledge of baseball history or the development of the game.
Required Achievements:  
Conducting notable research into baseball history, Founding or leading a baseball league or organization, Professional experience in sports broadcasting

Recent Guest Discussions

Gaines Johnson - The Progress And Plans Of The World Baseball League And Its Upcoming Field Of Dreams Event.

Matt Collins - Comparing Players From Different Eras, Broadcasting Experiences, And Insights From The Show’s Prior Seasons, Including The 1919 Black Sox Scandal.

Matt Collins - The 1919 Black Sox Scandal And New Questions Arising From The Show’s Earlier Series On The Subject.

Recent Topics

Sports, Baseball, Baseball History, Baseball Leagues, Sports Broadcasting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Midnight Library of Baseball
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E7: The Day Professional Baseball Was Born

November 02, 2026

Today the idea of paying to see a baseball game is perfectly normal, but there was a time when this notion was insane, and this new breed of human, known as the fan, was considered out of their minds. In this episode, I explore with a number of expert guests, the very beginning of professional baseball, and how it changed so much in America. 

E6: The Ugly Truth of Amateurism

October 23, 2026

Over the last 100+ years, we've come to associate amateur sports (Olympics, college sports), with purity, sanctity, honor. In many cases, athletes trying to turn professional and make money from their performance has been seen as dirty, dishonorable. This conflict is at the heart of a scandal surrounding Jim Creighton, and it has to do with a skewed understanding of where amateurism came from in the first place. Tonight we discover the truth. 

E5: Jim Creighton Lives?

October 16, 2026

In this episode, I talk to a living, breathing reincarnation of Jim Creighton, to shed light on historical mysteries that have been lost to time. I'll also talk with Tom Gilbert to figure out exactly how fast Creighton was throwing, and what the difference between his speed and the speed of his contemporaries would look like today. Here's a hint. It would have looked bonkers! 

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Midnight Library of Baseball
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How do I get in touch with Midnight Library of Baseball?

Midnight Library of Baseball is hosted by Ben Orlando. Its publicly listed email is bendavidorlando@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Midnight Library of Baseball?

The publicly listed email for Midnight Library of Baseball: bendavidorlando@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Midnight Library of Baseball have?

Podseeker estimates Midnight Library of Baseball reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Midnight Library of Baseball?

Midnight Library of Baseball typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Baseball historians, archival researchers, league founders or executives, sports broadcasters, and professionals with specialized knowledge of baseball history or the development of the game. Common among recent guests: Conducting notable research into baseball history; Founding or leading a baseball league or organization; Professional experience in sports broadcasting. Recent guests include Gaines Johnson, Matt Collins, and Matt Collins.

How hard is it to get booked on Midnight Library of Baseball?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Midnight Library of Baseball cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Baseball, Baseball History, Baseball Leagues, and Sports Broadcasting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

bendavidorlando@gmail.com

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