Best Chase Buckner Podcasts (2025)

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182. Solstice Special: Ride Along on the PNW Tour and Midnight Sun Game in Alaska 43:36

5d ago43:36

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In this special episode of the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, come along on an unforgettable baseball adventure through the Pacific Northwest and up to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the iconic Midnight Sun Game. This trip was part of the Extra Innings Travel and Baseball Bucket List biennial tour, with stops in Seattle and a grand finale in Fairbanks for o…

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181. Thomas Camilo: Family Baseball Roots, Minor League Love & A Solo Trip to Oakland 38:53

26d ago38:53

38:53

Thomas Camilo is a Braves fan and music teacher based in Dallas. He shares how his love for the game started as a kid in North Carolina, watching the Kinston Indians with his grandfather and uncle, and how his grandmother helped turn him into a diehard Braves fan. We chat about his approach to ballpark travel, including a last-minute solo trip to s…

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Extra Innings — Paul Caputo: Finding More Reasons to Say “Yes.” Bucket List Adventures in Japan 54:19

1M ago54:19

54:19

Paul Caputo is the host of Baseball By Design and proud member of the Curved Brim Media family. In this episode, which was recorded last fall shortly after his return from Japan, Paul shares stories from his first in-person experience with Nippon Professional Baseball. From electric ballpark atmosphere with nonstop cheering sections to beer vendors…

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180. Scott Melesky: Baseball Bylines, a Bleeding Heart for Buckner, & Appreciating the Beauty of the Game 37:01

1M ago37:01

37:01

Scott Melesky is a lifelong Red Sox fan and seasoned sports journalist who has worked in and around baseball for more than three decades. Scott shares how a game between the Mets and Phillies lit the spark for his love of baseball as a kid, and how a middle-school moment of compassion for Bill Buckner turned him into a Red Sox fan for life. We also…

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179. Tony Gillen: City Adventures, Baseball Bonds & a Familiar Voice on the Mic 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

Tony Gillen is a lifelong Twins fan who shares how a childhood trip to the Metrodome and the magic of Kirby Puckett cemented his love for the game. That childhood passion has evolved into a mission to visit all 30 Major League ballparks. We chat about the how Tony got started chasing ballparks, why he’s such a big fan of baseball-centered communiti…

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178. Sean Huie: Collecting Cards, Chasing Mascots, & Celebrating the Game in Cooperstown 43:06

2M ago43:06

43:06

Sean Huie is a lifelong baseball fan who grew up in Michigan and now proudly roots for the New York Mets. Sean shares how his love for the game began with collecting baseball cards as a kid and watching a VHS tape of the 1984 World Series. We talk about how he fell in love with minor league baseball, his most recent baseball trip, and why some of h…

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177. Kenton Elmore: Substack Stories, Game-Used Balls, & the Spirit of Solo Travel 43:05

2M ago43:05

43:05

Kenton Elmore is a Cardinals fan from Champaign, IL. Despite being a self-described casual fan, last year Kenton accomplished something most diehards only dream of—visiting all 30 Major League ballparks in one season. Kenton shares how a single idea sparked a months-long adventure across the country, complete with 30 ballpark visits, remote work, a…

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176. James Patry: Ballparks, Brotherhood, & a Tribute at Target Field 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

James Patry is a lifelong Red Sox fan from New Hampshire who is closing in on his goal of visiting all 30 Major League ballparks. James shares how his love of the game was born in the backyard where his older brother Oscar patiently pitched tennis balls to him night after night, and how baseball has remained a constant thread in his life ever since…

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175. Bill Boyle: Coaching Kids, Chasing Ballparks, & a Lifelong Love for the Mets 34:44

2M ago34:44

34:44

Bill Boyle is a lifelong Mets fan from Harvey’s Lake, Pennsylvania. He grew up surrounded by baseball—playing wiffle ball in the yard with his brothers, being coached by his father, and learning to love the game while watching Mets games with his grandmother. Bill shares how those early experiences shaped not only his playing career through high sc…

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174. Tony Ebers: Generations of Baseball, Ballpark Emotions, & The Magic of Ozzie Smith 28:32

3M ago28:32

28:32

Tony Ebers is a lifelong Cardinals fan from just outside of St. Louis. He shares how his love for the game was passed down through generations, starting with radio broadcasts alongside his dad and grandfather, and how seeing Ozzie Smith turn a double play in person cemented his passion for baseball forever. We chat about the evolution of Busch Stad…

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173. Alex Haenke: Tigers Family Fandom, Road Trip Rituals, & The Next Big Chase 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

Alex Haenke is a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan who recently wrapped up a 17-year journey visiting all 30 Major League ballparks with his family. What started as a fun idea between Alex and his dad turned into a tradition that shaped his love of baseball, travel, and culture. Alex shares how his ballpark chase changed as he grew up, how even his non-b…

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172. John Foster: 29 Ballparks from 30,000 feet, A Lifetime of Reds Fandom, & Crashing the 1990 World Series 31:05

3M ago31:05

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John Foster is a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan from Long Island, New York. Despite growing up deep in Mets and Yankees territory, John’s fandom was born from the Big Red Machine and a legendary on-field brawl during the 1973 NLCS. Since then, he’s stayed loyal to the Reds—no matter how long the rebuild. John shares how his job as a flight attendant …

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Extra Innings: Gabe Lerman — Writing the Playbook for Japanese Baseball Travel Adventures 43:34

6M ago43:34

43:34

In this episode of Extra Innings on the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we reconnect with Gabe Lerman, a Blue Jays fan and Japanese baseball aficionado from Toronto. Gabe recently authored The JapanBall Travel Guide to Japanese Baseball, a comprehensive resource for planning your own baseball adventures in Japan. We dive into his motivation for creat…

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Extra Innings: Kelly & Christina Robinson — Major Nerds for the Minor Leauges 50:49

8M ago50:49

50:49

In this episode of Extra Innings, we catch up with Kelly and Christina Robinson, a husband-and-wife duo whose passion for baseball has taken them on countless road trips and adventures over the years. Together, they’ve visited over 182 ballparks, collected unique memorabilia like plush mascots and team caps, and shared their love for the game throu…

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171. Marc & Nate Wolpoff: Catching Memories, Home Run Derby Dreams, & All-Star Game Adventures 40:26

9M ago40:26

40:26

Marc and Nate Wolpoff are a father-son duo from San Diego. Together, they’ve visited all 30 MLB ballparks, attended multiple All-Star Games, and created lifelong memories centered around the sport. Marc and Nate share stories of their favorite baseball experiences, including catching an autographed ball during a Home Run Derby and watching future s…

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170. Jason Massopust: Brewers Ballpark Memories, Epic Playoff Celebrations, & Road Trip Adventures 35:09

9M ago35:09

35:09

Jason Massopust is a life-long Brewers fan from Wisconsin who spent over two decades in a sales role for the team. We chat about his favorite memories from his 23 years with the Brewers, including the excitement of the 2008 playoff clinch, the wild final days of County Stadium (think Office Space), and what it’s like to run into local legends. We a…

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169. Eddie Browning: Creating The Browning Baseball Collection, International Travel, & A Lifetime of Baseball Fandom 38:40

9M ago38:40

38:40

Eddie Browning is a life-long baseball fan who has turned his passion into an extraordinary collection of memorabilia housed in his very own private museum. Eddie’s love for the game started as a kid watching Yankees games on black-and-white TV with his mom, and it has taken him on incredible journeys, from visiting all 30 MLB ballparks to collecti…

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168. Neil Solondz: Behind the Mic with the Rays, Working at 30 Ballparks, & the Future of Tampa Bay Baseball 42:10

10M ago42:10

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Neil Solondz is one half of the radio play-by-play team for the Tampa Bay Rays. He shares his journey from growing up as a sports-loving kid in New Jersey to calling games for one of the most exciting teams in baseball. We dive into his unique approach to broadcasting, some of his favorite Rays memories, and the importance of creating memorable mom…

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167. Solario: Vintage Leagues, Global Baseball Adventures, & The Art of the Game 46:56

10M ago46:56

46:56

Solario is a life-long Giants fan originally from the San Francisco area, who now calls Honolulu, Hawaii home. He shares stories of growing up attending games at Candlestick Park, where freezing summer winds couldn’t keep him away from his beloved Giants. Now, a professional illustrator, Solario talks about how his love for baseball logos and unifo…

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166. Crystal McKenzie: Growing Up with the Game, Inheriting St. Louis Loyalty, & Passing Down a Love for Baseball 42:39

10M ago42:39

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Crystal McKenzie is a life-long Cardinals fan from St. Louis. Even though she grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she remained loyal to St. Louis thanks to her family’s roots. Crystal shares how watching Nolan Ryan pitch in person ignited her passion for baseball and how the 1998 home run chase pulled her deeper into the game. Now, as a mom, Cry…

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165. George Falkowski: From Yankee Fan to NESN Features Producer, Media Tales, & Ballpark Therapy 58:40

10M ago58:40

58:40

George Falkowski is a Yankee fan from New Jersey who spent a big part of his life in sports broadcasting, including ten years with NESN covering Boston sports. Despite growing up in a household that didn’t root for the Yankees, George found his way to baseball and never looked back. In this episode, we discuss what George calls “Ballpark Therapy” a…

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Extra Innings: Spencer Schwartz’s Baseball Journey Through Adversity 41:58

11M ago41:58

41:58

Spencer Schwartz joins the show for his third appearance. Spencer, who has been a life-long Yankees fan and season ticket holder, shares his recent battle with a rare autoimmune disorder that led to the sudden loss of his eyesight. In this episode, Spencer recounts his journey and shares how his life and love for baseball have been profoundly affec…

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164. Terry McCutchen: Abilene as a Baseball Town, Connecting Over Catch, & The Wood Bat Boys of Summer 39:46

11M ago39:46

39:46

Terry McCutchen recently found his love of lower-level baseball reignited by the newly minted Abilene Flying Bison. Anna and Terry chat about growing up in a baseball focused Texas town, the best parts of having a collegiate wood bat team in your backyard, and his favorite baseball memories. Terry also recently started his own #catch365 journey and…

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163. Eytan Saenger: Being a Boston Fan in The Bronx, Music's Connection to the Game, & The Importance of Celebrating Culture in Baseball 41:14

11M ago41:14

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Eytan Saenger is a Red Sox fan currently living in the Bronx, NY. Originally from Boston, his family moved to Yankee country when he was 10 years old. Anna and Eytan discuss what it's like to be a Sox fan in the middle of Yankeeville, the Jewish connection to baseball, and how the younger generation feels about the game. They also chat about the ro…

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162. Stan Cole: Cooperstown, Campbell, & The Carolina League 46:01

11M ago46:01

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Stan Cole is a life-long baseball fan from Buies Creek, NC who fell in love with the game as a kid thanks to AM radio broadcasts and NBC’s Game of The Week. He’s also the associate athletic director for community and alumni engagement at Anna’s school, Campbell University. Stan and Anna discuss the history of baseball at Campbell, including the sur…

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161. Rohn Brown: Charming Collegiate Leagues, Interning with a Future Hall of Famer, & Interviewing Former Student Athletes 41:13

12M ago41:13

41:13

Rohn Brown is a Washington Nationals fan from Mechanicsville, VA, whose love of baseball got started in the 1970s thanks to the Valley League. In the mid 80s he interned for the Richmond Braves, a team that featured a few names you may have heard of, including Tom Glavine. Rohn and Anna chat about the charming differences between collegiate wood ba…

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160. Bucketheads at the Ballpark: 2024 MLB All-Star Week 1:00:26

12M ago1:00:26

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Join Anna on the concourse of Globe Life Field for the 2024 MLB All-Star Week in Arlington, Texas. In this special episode Anna interviews passionate fans from all over the country, capturing their unforgettable stories and experiences at the midsummer classic. You'll also hear from ballpark personnel about what makes the Rangers' home park unique,…

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159. Richard Sullivan: Baseball and Art, Getting Drafted, & Working with Watercolors 44:17

12M ago44:17

44:17

Richard Sullivan is a Braves fan living in Louisville, Kentucky. From a young age, he had two loves in life: art and baseball. Throughout his life, he found ways to combine the two, culminating in a baseball career at one of the preeminent art schools in the country, Savannah College of Art and Design. Richard was drafted by the Atlanta Braves whil…

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158.Mike Ritz: Watching History from a High Rise, Being Forced to Visit all the Ballparks, & Playing in The Broadway Show League 32:33

1y ago32:33

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Mike Ritz is a Pirates fan living in New York City. Though he was born and raised on Long Island, he became a fan of the Pirates thanks to seeing Roberto Clemente play in a game at Shea Stadium back when Mike was a kid. We chat about how a marketing job once forced him to visit each ballpark several times over, what the adult softball scene is like…

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157. Eugene McMahon: From London to Milwaukee, Baseball as a Second Language, & Why Baseball and English Football Have More in Common Than You Think 38:08

1y ago38:08

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Eugene McMahon is a Milwaukee Brewers fan from London, England. He found his love for baseball a little differently than many fans do, through a love of literature, thanks to a particularly captivating description of Bobby Thompson’s “Shot Heard Round the World” in a novel he was reading. As he continued to delve deeper into baseball journalism and…

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156. Andrew Iden: A New Era for the O’s, What the Minor Leagues Do Well, & Why Winning Feels So Much Better After Sticking Through the Lean Years 45:02

1y ago45:02

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Andrew Iden is an Orioles fan living in Atlanta, GA. Originally from the Washington, DC area, Andrew became an O’s fan at a young age, and has stayed a fan of the team even after moving out of the area. We discuss the shifting of the local fandom that took place when the Nationals came to town, Andrew’s ballpark travel, and what he finds appealing …

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Extra Innings: Matt & Tom Burns' Epic Baseball Roadtrip Tradition 42:12

1y ago42:12

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In this episode of Extra Innings, we welcome back father-son duo Matt and Tom Burns. We primarily discuss their 2023 summer baseball trip through the Mid Atlantic, where they saw 20 games in 21 days. You’ll hear from Matt and Tom how the pair makes sure to hit the cultural hot spots and local institutions of every town they pass through. They also …

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155. Gio Fraraccio: Completing the Quest at Coors, An Infamous Tweet, & Why You Should Never Leave a Game Early 34:50

1y ago34:50

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Gio Fraraccio is a Rays fan from the Tampa Bay area. He got started with baseball as a kid, thanks to the 1980s Cardinal broadcast team of Jack Buck and Mike Shannon. After moving to Florida in the early 2000s, Gio became a Rays fan thanks to his kids falling in love with the local team. Gio recently completed his journey to 30 ballparks, wrapping …

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154. Katie Woods: Baseball Nomadism, A Rich History of Champions, & 90 Years of the NBC World Series 32:50

1y ago32:50

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Katie Woods is a life-long Dodgers fan currently living in Wichita, Kansas. She has worked in baseball her entire career and is currently the tournament director of the National Baseball Congress World Series. The NBC World Series is a national amateur baseball tournament for summer collegiate baseball, where champions of their respective leagues d…

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153. Ken Smoller: The Chicago Rivalry, “Last Comiskey”, & Photographing 2,300 Stadiums 50:27

1y ago50:27

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Ken Smoller is a Chicago White Sox fan who now lives in the Boston area. His love for baseball started as a kid thanks to fond memories at Comiskey Park, like attending the team’s photo day with his Kodak camera. Ken has now photographed over 2,300 stadiums and ballparks and shares his photos and sports travel experiences on his website, Stadium Va…

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152. Scott Yelle: Completing the Journey to 30, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, & Living Just Like Jackson 37:35

1y ago37:35

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Scott Yelle is a life-long Red Sox fan living in Cape Cod, MA who discovered his love for baseball early thanks to Little League. Scott is also the Secretary and Treasurer of the Jackson Yelle Family Foundation, which is a non-profit foundation started to honor the legacy of his son Jackson, who was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver while i…

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151. John Southard: Turning a Fandom into a Career, Handling History, & Missing Out on Nolan’s 7th No-No 33:50

1y ago33:50

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John Southard is a life-long Rangers fan living in Fort Worth, Texas. He works as a Brand Historian for an archival company called Heritage Werks, and works closely with the Rangers to curate exhibits and displays that highlight the team’s history. We chat about how he found what many people would consider to be a dream job, what the process of wor…

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150. Eric Vickrey: ’80s Cardinals, ’46 Spokane Indians, & ’11 Game Six Heroics 33:06

1y ago33:06

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Eric Vickrey is a Cardinals fan living in Seattle who has also developed a soft spot for the Mariners. He fell in love with the game thanks to growing up in the St. Louis area and developing a penchant for collecting baseball cards as a kid. Eric is also the author of two baseball books, including his latest about post World War II baseball and the…

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149. David Tinnes: Connecting with the Game at Citi, Catch Hoppin’ in Rochester, & Baseball as a Special Language 45:52

1y ago45:52

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David Tinnes is a Mets fan from Rochester, New York who found the game in 2017 after he was asked to chaperone a school field trip to Citi Field. Since that trip, David has jumped in head-first with baseball, including taking on his own year of playing catch every single day. Anna and David discuss what hooked him on the Mets, some of the lessons h…

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Extra Innings: The Young Professor, Matt Graifer, and the Banana Ball Phenomenon 36:33

1y ago36:33

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Since we last chatted with Matt Graifer, affectionately known as The Young Professor, he's embarked on an extraordinary journey from the classroom to the ballpark as the in-game host for none other than The Savannah Bananas. Just two summers ago, Matt juggled multiple roles as a full-time teacher, the on-field host for the Daytona Tortugas, and the…

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148. David Ostrowsky: Roberto Alomar, Other Fallen Stars, & The Dilemma of Idolizing Athletes 31:41

1y ago31:41

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David Ostrowsky is a Red Sox fan and author from the Boston area. In this episode, Anna and David explore the nostalgic charm of Fenway Park and the early 2000 Red Sox, as well as David’s latest biography on Roberto Alomar. Alomar, a once celebrated Hall of Famer known for his remarkable career as a second baseman, has recently faced a downfall due…

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147. Scott Bolohan: Coaching Kids, Guiding Yankee Stadium Tours, & Creating a Home for Baseball Literature 40:41

1y ago40:41

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Scott Bolohan grew up outside of Detroit and is a long-time Tigers fan, who also has a soft spot for the Yankees, thanks to his job as a Yankee Stadium Tour Guide. Scott played baseball his whole life, even after suffering a UCL tear in high school, and still travels to Italy each year to play a tournament with his grad school team the Oxford Kings…

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146. Josh Rawitch: Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, & Connecting Generations as the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame 38:48

1y ago38:48

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Josh Rawitch is the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. A long-time baseball executive, he’s spent nearly three decades in the game, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks before being tapped to run the HOF in 2021. Josh and Anna disucss how he got started in the baseball world…

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145. Sandro Prosperino: A Decade of All-Star Games, How Chasing Never Stops, & Bonding Through Baseball 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

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Sandro Prosperino is a New York Yankees fan who rediscovered his love for the game through a unique journey with his son, Kori. Sandro shares how their father-son tradition of attending baseball games across the country, particularly centered around All-Star Games, became a priceless vehicle for bonding. Visit the show notes page to read Kori’s ess…

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144. Michael Ortman: 50 Opening Days, Regaining a Team, & Life Lessons from Davey and the Nats 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

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Michael Ortman is a Washington Nationals fan now living in Florida. He grew up a Senators fan and attended his first Opening Day in 1970. For the next 50 years, Michael was at every Opening Day. Even after his beloved Senators were relocated to Texas, he found a way to keep the streak alive – spanning three cities, six ballparks, and five different…

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Extra Innings: Ethan Bryan and How a Single Game of Catch Can Change Your Life 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

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Ethan Bryan is the author of “A Year of Playing Catch” which chronicles his project of playing catch for 365 days straight. He originally appeared in Episode 40 where he shared his entire baseball story. In this episode we discuss some new research which highlights the importance of play, and how the perfect storm of Covid and an increase in screen…

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143. Jason Skinner: British Baseball Fans, A House Divided, & Getting Left in the Dust at Fenway 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

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Jason Skinner is a Cubs fan from Bourne, UK. Despite the geographical distance from the game, Jason and his family developed a deep connection to American baseball. Their household boasts a unique dynamic where each member supports a different team; his wife cheers for the Braves (and has a soft spot for the Cardinals), while their son is a Phillie…

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142. Mark Zubizarreta: Vending at the World Series, Being Part of a Ballpark's Community, & 10+ Years of Friendly Baseball 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

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Mark Zubizarreta is a life-long Texas Rangers fan and the founder of Friendly Baseball in North Texas. From his early days selling hot dogs at The Ballpark in Arlington to witnessing his Rangers clinch a World Series title, Mark shares his unique perspective on what makes baseball more than just a game. Join us as we explore the close-knit communit…

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141. Karen Cordaway: From New Mom to Baseball Fan, The Beauty of Unplanned Adventures, & Watching the City Become “Boston Strong” 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

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Karen Cordaway lives in Connecticut and found her love for baseball shortly after becoming a new mom. We discuss how Karen was captivated not by her town's favorite — The New York Yankees — but instead by the early 2000s Boston Red Sox. We dive into exactly what it was about the Sox that drew her in and explore the emotional rollercoaster of losing…

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140. Andy Littleton: Heartbreak, Hope, & Healing Through Baseball 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

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Andy Littleton grew up in Tucson, Arizona as a fan of the Oakland A’s. Despite being a fan of the Athletics as a kid, Andy now cheers for the Chicago Cubs - a change spurred by a poignant and personal story of loss and remembrance. Andy opens up about losing his best friend Sam, a massive Cubs fan, in a tragic accident, how baseball has played a cr…

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