Baseball’s history is best told through the stories that end in October. The Road to October takes you season by season, exploring the teams, players, and moments that shaped the game and led to the World Series. From the drama of pennant races to the legends who defined eras, each episode dives deep into the regular season, playoffs, and Fall Classic—bringing the history of America’s pastime to life. Along the way, you’ll also hear special episodes highlighting iconic stadiums, groundbreaking managers, and unforgettable stars who left their mark on the sport.Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering baseball’s rich history, this is your front-row seat to the stories that built the game.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBaseball’s history is best told through the stories that end in October. The Road to October takes you season by season, exploring the teams, players, and moments that shaped the game and led to the World Series.
The Road to October is hosted by Ryan Lorenz. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "1905 World Series: Game 1" (21 January 2026, 19 minutes), "1905 Season Overview" (14 January 2026, 20 minutes), and "Mini Episode: John T. Brush Biography" (24 December 2025, 11 minutes).
The Road to October publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for The Road to October is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Road to October requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Road to October's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ryan Lorenz hosts The Road to October, a history podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Episode #1
<p>The episode covers the first game of the 1905 World Series between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics. It includes a detailed play-by-play of the game, highlighting key moments and performances of the...
Episode #1
<p>The episode covers the 1905 World Series, including a recap of the 1904 season, individual and team accomplishments, and the state of the world during that time. It also introduces the two teams that would eventually...
The Road to October
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>This episode explores the life and legacy of John T. Brush, a pivotal figure in baseball history. From his early life and business ventures to his significant roles with the Indianapolis...
The Road to October
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>We explore the history and significance of Hilltop Park, the first home of the New York Yankees, originally known as the Highlanders. It delves into the park's challenging construction, the early...
The Road to October
<p>Summary</p><p>A thriller recount of the first modern era perfect game, pitched by Cy Young on May 5th, 1904. The game took place in Boston at the Huntington Avenue Ground. Boston faced Philadelphia and Rube...
Episode #1
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>The conversation explores the pivotal 1904 baseball season, focusing on the absence of the World Series and its implications for the sport. It highlights the dominance of the Boston Americans and...
Episode #8
<p>Everything comes down to this. After eight grueling games, injuries, strategy shifts, and unforgettable performances, the first-ever World Series reaches its winner-take-all climax at Boston’s Huntington Avenue...
Episode #7
<p>The inaugural World Series is on the brink. After a commanding early series lead, Pittsburgh has watched Boston claw its way back into contention — and now the Americans have tied things at three wins apiece. In Game...
Episode #6
<p>Summary</p><p>Game 6 of the 1903 World Series took place on October 13th in Boston, with the Americans facing elimination. Boston delivered a strong performance, led by pitcher <b>Bill Dinneen</b>, who went the...
Episode #5
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of 'Road to October', host Ryan Lorenz delves into the fifth game of the 1903 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans. The episode recaps the previous...
The Road to October
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>This episode of the Road to October recounts the unforgettable Game 4 of the 2001 World Series, where Derek Jeter earned the title 'Mr. November' with a dramatic walk-off home run. The game...
Episode #4
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of The Road to October, host Ryan Lorenz delves into the fourth game of the 1903 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans. The episode covers the...
Episode #3
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of 'Road to October', host Ryan Lorenz delves into the thrilling Game Three of the 1903 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans. The episode covers...
Episode #2
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of Road to October, host Ryan Lorenz delves into the second game of the 1903 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans. The game features a historic...
Episode #2
<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode, we explore the historic first game of the World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans. The game, marked by legendary players like Cy Young and Deacon...
The Road to October
<p>Keywords</p><p>Jimmy Collins, baseball history, player biography, sports management, Hall of Fame</p><p>Summary</p><p>This episode covers the life and career of Jimmy Collins, a significant figure in baseball...
The Road to October
<p>Before Fenway Park became Boston’s cathedral of baseball, the city’s first American League champions called Huntington Avenue Grounds home. In this Road to October mini episode, we step back to the early 1900s and...
Episode #1
<p>Keywords</p><p>1903 World Series, Boston Americans, Pittsburgh Pirates, baseball history, American League, National League, Cy Young, Onus Wagner, sports rivalry, baseball legends</p><p>Summary</p><p>This episode...
The Road to October
<p><b>Episode 1: The Road to October – Introduction</b></p><p>Baseball didn’t just appear fully formed under bright stadium lights. It was shaped across centuries — from English children’s books in the 1700s, to Union...
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