Best Paul Caputo Podcasts (2025)

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Baseballpalooza Ride Along: The Gang Goes to Michigan 58:53

1d ago58:53

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It's that most wonderful time of year: the Baseballpalooza ride along! This year the gang visited the Malmo Oat Milkers of South Bend, Great Lakes Loons, West Michigan Whitecaps, and Joliet Slammers. Join Fish, Scuba, Ron, Mealey, Pearlman, Jon, Shady, Hirte, Zim, and your host Paul on a wondrous four-day adventure! Plus Dan Simon with a Studio Sim…

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188. Eric Weisfeld: Pinstripe Pride, A Nearly Missed No-No, & a Multi-Generational Love of the Game 34:47

7d ago34:47

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Eric Weisfeld is a Yankees fan from Fishkill, New York. His love of baseball started when his father introduced him to the Yankees and took him to his first game at Shea Stadium. Eric shares stories from his years of Yankee fandom, the players and moments that left a lasting impression, and how he and his son are now chasing all 30 ballparks togeth…

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Schaumburg Boomers 56:11

9d ago56:11

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The Schaumburg Boomers are named for prairie chickens, a distinctive bird that once dominated the landscape of the midwest. The Curved Brim Media meetup included a stop in Schaumburg, so we'll check in live from the game. Guests include: Michael Larson, GM, Schaumburg Boomer Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger A…

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187. Bruce Sarte: A Lifelong Journey, The Game’s Impact On Culture, & Why We Love Baseball 37:17

14d ago37:17

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Bruce Sarte is a lifelong baseball fan who was introduced to the game by his grandfather, a devoted Yankees fan. We learn about Bruce’s baseball journey, from backyard catch to Division I baseball, and even a stint as a non-roster invitee with the Montreal Expos. We chat about the life lessons Bruce learned both on and off the diamond, and his deep…

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"Speedway Classic" - with Tim Abbott & Matt Sellers 53:17

14d ago53:17

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Episode 73. Today I'm talking about the Speedway Classic! I chat with Tim Abbott, and my brother, Matt, and we all discuss our experiences and thoughts from the Speedway Classic in Bristol! Ed Rivera, of the Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast, comes on at the end to share some fun facts about Bristol Motor Speedway. Instagram - @timabbott2112, @matt_w_sell…

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Keene Swamp Bats 54:25

16d ago54:25

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The Keene Swamp Bats play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Their name derives from the bats who feast on mosquitoes found in the swamplands adjacent to the team's ballpark. Guests include: Kevin Watterson, President/GM, Keene Swamp Bats Joe Tolman, Bulldog Design, website Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_sim…

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186. Eryn Kane: Family Traditions, Phillies Fandom, & Phanatic Dreams 36:19

21d ago36:19

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Eryn Kane is a Phillies fan living in Columbus, Ohio whose love for baseball started in her childhood thanks to a baseball loving dad and grandma. Eryn shares how baseball connects her family across generations, and how the sport has become woven into her daily routine. We chat about her favorite memories at the ballpark, why she believes everyone …

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Boulder 64s 42:53

23d ago42:53

42:53

The collegiate summer-level Boulder 64s were founded as the Boulder Collegians in 1964. Under new management and in a new league, the team has a new brand. Guests include: Preston Munsch & Rochelle Reynolds, Boulder 64s, website Matt West, Designer, Black Box Merch Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball …

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185. Joe Sheeder: From Erie to Toronto, Autograph Adventures, & Next Stops on The Baseball Bucket List 31:53

28d ago31:53

31:53

Joe Sheeder is a Blue Jays fan living in Toronto whose baseball journey began on a Little League field in Erie, Pennsylvania. Joe shares how a memorable home run by Dave Parker at Three Rivers Stadium sparked his lifelong passion for the game. We talk about his love for minor league ballparks, collecting autographs, and the simple joys of road trip…

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Gastonia Ghost Peppers 58:49

30d ago58:49

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The Gastonia Ghost Peppers, an independent professional team in the Atlantic League, played with seven different identities in 2024, then let fans vote on which one should be the permanent brand. Guests include: Nick Matarese, The Barn Creative Ed Currie, PuckerButt Pepper Company, puckerbuttpeppercompany.com Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimo…

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184. Paul Nickerson: Cape Cod Summers, Scoring the Game & a Serious Hat Collection 38:38

1M ago38:38

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Paul Nickerson is a Marlins and Red Sox fan from Massachusetts whose love for the game was cemented during the Sox’s unforgettable 2004 World Series run. Paul shares memories from his earliest days playing Little League, how one of his first ballcaps still influences his fandom, and why he’s passionate about supporting minor league and collegiate s…

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Erie Moon Mammoths 50:18

1M ago50:18

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When John's Oliver's HBO show Last Week Tonight offered to rebrand one minor league baseball team, 47 clubs volunteered for the honor with very little idea what they were signing up for. The Erie SeaWolves were selected, and just weeks later, the Erie Moon Mammoths were born. The name is a tribute to a mammoth skeleton discovered by diver George Mo…

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183. Gregory Koch: 130 Ballparks, Hometown Fields & the Charm of Summer Ball 34:51

1M ago34:51

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Gregory Koch is a writer for Stadium Journey and Yankee fan based in Northern Virginia who’s been to 130 different ballparks. Gregory shares how his baseball journey began with a trip to Yankee Stadium as a kid, and how it’s evolved into a deep love for smaller leagues and historic community ballparks. We talk about his visits to every ballpark in …

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Great Lakes Loons 50:29

1M ago50:29

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The Great Lakes Loons, High-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, play just above the ball of the thumb on the Michigan mitten. They're named for a bird that has creepy red eyes and is known for a mournful call that is often heard in movies. Guests include: Chris Munkdhenk, GM, Great Lakes Loons AJ Chlebnik, naturalist & Michigan native Dan Simon…

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

2M 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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A Day in Denver with Erik the Peanut Guy 53:22

2M ago53:22

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Minor League Baseball royalty Erik "the Peanut Guy" Mertens visited Colorado, and we spent the day checking out the Denver Bears defunct ballpark, a Colorado Rockies game, the National Ballpark Museum, and the Sundae Helmet Hall of Fame! Erik "The Peanut Guy" Mertens, Tri-City Dust Devils, Twitter @ItsErikMertens National Ballpark Museum, ballparkm…

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Hudson Valley Renegades 56:22

2M ago56:22

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The Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have had a brand based on a raccoon for more than three decades. Guests this week include: Will Young, Assistant GM, Hudson Valley Renegades Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy Find the Baseball By Design …

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"2025 NCAA QB Rankings" - with Evan Etheridge 51:44

2M ago51:44

51:44

Episode 72. Today I'm chatting with Evan Etheridge and we're ready for the upcoming college football season, so to get even more ready for it, we do our 2025 NCAA QB Rankings! We find out that ranking college football QB's is a lot more challenging than ranking NFL QB's! X/Twitter - @evanaetheridge Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://u…

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Crystal Coast Booty Divers 59:11

2M ago59:11

59:11

The collegiate summer level Morehead City Marlins having been pushing boundaries for a few years, with the latest entry in a parade of double entendres being the Crystal Coast Booty Divers. Guests include: Buddy Bengel, Owner, Morehead City Marlins Brian Begley, Designer, iambrianbegley.com Matt Frick, Curator, St. Augustine Pirate and Treasurer Mu…

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

2M ago38:53

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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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Delmarva Shorebirds 51:56

2M ago51:56

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The Delmarva Shorebirds, Single-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, play in a part of the country named for three states. Guests this week include: Chris Bitters, GM, Delmarva Shorebirds Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagr…

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

3M 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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Fill It Up Regulars (Sussex County Miners) 52:08

3M ago52:08

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The Sussex County Miners, an independent professional team in the Frontier League, unveiled an alternate identity that honors one of New Jersey's quirkiest quirks—it's the only state in the union where it's illegal to pump your own gas. The team will play select games as the Fill it Up Regulars. Guests include: The independent York Revolution play …

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"NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025" 26:46

3M ago26:46

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Episode 71. Today I'm reviewing the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, and projecting what will happen the rest of the way. If you're not already watching it, do yourself a favor and tune into the rest of this year's tournament... you won't regret it. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seiz…

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

3M ago37:01

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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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York Revolution 48:18

3M ago48:18

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The independent York Revolution play in a central Pennsylvania town that lays claim to the title of the nation's first capital—but their identity is more about industry than patriotism. Guests this week include: Eric Menzer, Vice Chairman, York Revolution Phil Broder, Kite Maker, Facebook Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_…

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

3M ago34:36

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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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Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 53:48

3M ago53:48

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The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have a classic name and a brand that they have expanded with a number of recent alternate identities. Guests this week include: Rob Zerjav, President/CEO Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Howard Aprill, Naturalist, Wehr Nature Center Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design …

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

3M ago43:06

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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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Marion Hungry Mothers 54:56

3M ago54:56

54:56

The brand-new collegiate summer level Marion Hungry Mothers are name for an almost definitely apocryphal legend of a mom and her child running for their lives. Guests include: Terry Hindle, Managing Partner, Marion Hungry Mothers Brittain Peck, Illustrator Kevin Mcdonald, Hungry Mother State Park Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta …

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

3M ago43:05

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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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Live from Georgia with Dan Simon, Anna DiTommaso, and Ranger Amy 53:11

4M ago53:11

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Ride along with designer Dan Simon, host of the Baseball Bucket List podcast Anna DiTommaso, and Ranger Amy on the annual road trip affectionately known as AnnaDannaPalooza. This year we dodge Georgia raindrops in Atlanta, Columbus, and Rome to sneak in four games (and a trip to the Georgia Aquarium) in 48 hours. Guests include: Dan Simon, Studio S…

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

4M ago39:05

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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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Norfolk Tides 36:40

4M ago36:40

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The Triple-A Norfolk Tides switched from a traditional brand to one based on a Neptune seahorse just over a decade ago. The new brand tells a number of stories about the ecology and the culture of Virginia's Tidewater region. Guests include: Joe Gregory, General Manager, Norfolk Tides Sarah Peterson, Naturalist Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosi…

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

4M ago34:44

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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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Rochester Red Wings 52:18

4M ago52:18

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The Triple-A Rochester Red Wings are one of the longest-tenured teams not only in Minor League Baseball, but all of sports. The team pre-dates a certain hockey team of the same name by two years. Guests include: Naomi Silver, President, CEO, COO, Rochester Red Wings Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger Amy Burnet…

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

4M ago28:32

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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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Fresno Grizzlies (and Tacos) 58:29

4M ago58:29

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The Fresno Grizzlies have a brand based on an iconic, extinct animal that is featured on the California state flag, the California Grizzly. Additionally, they are innovators in alternate brands, launching the MiLB food frenzy with their groundbreaking Tacos identity. Guests include: Jonathan Bravo, Director, Marketing & Communications, Fresno Grizz…

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

4M ago42:30

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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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Hub City Spartanburgers 54:53

4M ago54:53

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The brand new High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers is the Hub City Spartanburgers, who play in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Their burger-based brand gets into all the condiments, and then some! Guests include: Tyson Jeffers Hub City Spartanburgers Steve, Beacon Drive-in website Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find…

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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

5M 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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Ben Hill of Minor League Baseball 56:20

5M ago56:20

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As we launch the 2025 baseball season, longtime Minor League Baseball reporter and commentator Ben Hill stops by to discuss new logos, minor league baseball culture, and Weird Al Yankovich. Find Ben Hill here: Show Before the Show podcast MiLB News milb.com Baseball Traveler newsletter Also on this episode: Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.…

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"Baseball By Design, Part 2" - with Paul Caputo 42:00

5M ago42:00

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Episode 70. This is the second part of the chat with Paul Caputo, from the "Baseball By Design" podcast and Sportslogos.Net, about some of my own personal favorite logos and brands in all of minor league baseball. Twitter/X - @Count2Baseball Instagram - @baseballbydesign Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/sei…

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Washington Wild Things 51:00

5M ago51:00

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The Washington Wild Things have played in the independent Frontier League since 2002 with a logo that features a sunglasses-wearing animal. In this episode we delve into just what that animal is. Guests include: Christine Blaine, CEO, Washington Wild Things Dino Guarino, Dino Guarino Gallery Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy Dan Simon, St…

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MLB Reporter Thomas Harding 45:01

5M ago45:01

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Thomas Harding has covered the Colorado Rockies for more than a quarter century, and during that time has developed an interest in sports design and even created some of his own logos. He joins from Spring Training in Arizona to discuss the history of Rockies branding, sports branding at large, and some of his own work. Thomas Harding, Twitter @har…

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"Baseball By Design, Part 1" - with Paul Caputo 42:40

5M ago42:40

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Episode 69. I chat with Paul Caputo, from the "Baseball By Design" podcast and Sportslogos.Net, about some of my own personal favorite logos and brands in all of minor league baseball. This is the first of two parts to this episode! Twitter/X - @Count2Baseball Instagram - @baseballbydesign Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io…

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Jupiter Hammerheads 55:59

5M ago55:59

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The Jupiter Hammerheads nickname was chosen by schoolchildren in the late '90s, and has endured to this day. Guests this week include Brennan Erlandsen, Broadcasting and Media Relations Coordinator, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Jake Rosner, Cox Science Center, www.coxsciencecenter.org Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simo…

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Live from Clearwooder: Spring Training Baseball 59:00

6M ago59:00

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Join your host for three days of Spring Training baseball with family and a few special guests, including T-Pat Stubbs, father of Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs. Hear the sights and sounds of the weekend, and ride along for a baseball experience every fan should have! Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads …

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"Worst NHL Logos" - with Nick Buckley 39:19

6M ago39:19

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Episode 68. I continue the chat with Nick Buckley and this time we each rank the worst 12 logos/brands in the NHL and discuss each of them. Instagram - @nick.buckley6 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayBy Mike Sellers

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Casper Ghosts 53:56

6M ago53:56

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The Casper Ghosts only played for four seasons, but more than a decade after they vanished, their brand is popular and has fans clamoring for a return. Guests include: Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Lori Juszak, Fort Collins Tours, https://fortcollinstours.com/ Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseba…

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