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Podcast: First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast
Episode: The Invention of the T-Shirt Cannon with Michael Torpey
Description: Is there a greater feeling than catching a projectile from a mascot's T-shirt Cannon? Actor and Writer, Michael Torpey, joins the pod to explain why Tim Derk's contribution to the world of sports is First Ballot Hall of Fame worthy, his epic home run catches, and working with Michael Jordan. (00:48) 2023 Nuggets vs "The Bubble" Lakers (06:09) Intro Take Two (07:38) A Special Ad Read (10:12) Fired from Applebees (15:30) The ups and downs of acting and Michael's dream job (17:47) Michael Torpey on Law and Order: SVU (21:02) Michael Torpey's Growth Spurt (26:27) Tim Derk NBA Legend (29:30) The importance of Mascot Names (36:05) Tim Derk becoming th...