Description

For nearly two decades, Omaha Storm Chasers (and Omaha Royals and Omaha Golden Spikes) fans have heard Mark Nasser's voice on the radio calling the action. Since arriving in Omaha in 2001, he's been behind the mic for the franchise at two different ballparks—Rosenblatt Stadium and Werner Park—and witnessed countless memorable moments, including for four division titles, three PCL championships, two Triple-A crowns, and an All-Star Game.

Mark explains why he decided to step away from the radio booth ahead of the 2020 season (3:10) before sharing myriad stories and memories from the last 19 years with hosts Jake Eisenberg and Tony Boone.

His stories include:

• Why the most rewatchable game from 2019 was the first Omaha Runzas night (8:10)
• The improbable championship run by the 2013 team (13:27)
• Why the 2012 team was the best team he's seen, even though they didn't win a title (16:18)
• Witnessing José Martínez's ascent from an unknown player to setting the modern-day PCL record for batting average (18:44)
• Marveling at Whit Merrifield's perseverance through four seasons in Omaha (20:44)
• Making his Major League radio debut in 2001 (26:36)
• His favorite stops in the PCL and travel tips (36:15)
• What it was like to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary in 2018 and put together the 50th anniversary team (42:53)
• Having a day at the ballpark in his honor (44:45)
• Transitioning from Rosenblatt Stadium to Werner Park (48:21)
• Watching Alex Gordon learn how to play left field and what Rusty Kuntz said Gordon looked like in his early outfield days (50:37)
• Working with Mike Jirschele and Brian Poldberg, dating back to his days as the broadcaster for the Wilmington Blue Rocks (52:56)

Following their conversation with Mark, Jake and Tony share the answer to last episode's trivia question and serve up another one. Who was the last manager before Mike Jirshele and Brian Poldberg?

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