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Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and NicknamesLive from Georgia with Dan Simon, Anna DiTommaso, and Ranger AmyRide 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 Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
Anna DiTommaso, Baseball Bucket List, baseballbucketlist.com
Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy
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2025-05-0653 min
The Baseball Bucket List Podcast176. James Patry: Ballparks, Brotherhood, & a Tribute at Target FieldJames 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.We hear stories of traveling with his late father to stadiums like the Metrodome and Jacobs Field, and how he plans to make Target Field the final stop on his ballpark journey as...
2025-05-0139 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast164. Terry McCutchen: Abilene as a Baseball Town, Connecting Over Catch, & The Wood Bat Boys of SummerTerry 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 touches on his favorite experiences and biggest lessons learned so far. Find the full transcript and show notes here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-164-terry-mccutchen/Find Terry Online: Twitter: @TBMccutchenInstagram: ...
2024-08-1539 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast163. Eytan Saenger: Being a Boston Fan in The Bronx, Music's Connection to the Game, & The Importance of Celebrating Culture in BaseballEytan 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 role of music and ambient sound at the ballpark, and share some ideas for bringing even more of a community aspect to baseball. Eytan is a passionate musician whose original music can be heard...
2024-08-0841 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast162. Stan Cole: Cooperstown, Campbell, & The Carolina LeagueStan 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 surprising number of major leaguers who have come through "The Creek". They also touch on a recent trip Stan took to Cooperstown to celebrate his 60th birthday, the rich history of baseball, and the art of b...
2024-08-0146 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast161. Rohn Brown: Charming Collegiate Leagues, Interning with a Future Hall of Famer, & Interviewing Former Student AthletesRohn 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 bat leagues and minors leagues as compared to the pomp and circumstance of MLB, and how interesting it is to watch prospects at the lower levels, knowing it may be several years before they make an impact...
2024-07-2541 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast160. Bucketheads at the Ballpark: 2024 MLB All-Star WeekJoin 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, and hear the most famous words in Texas baseball from legendary public address announcer Chuck Morgan. Interviews in order of appearance: • Annie live from the Karbach Sky Porch• Randy Wheeler live from the Balcones Speakeasy | @randy_wheelertxr• Tiger Borom...
2024-07-181h 00The Baseball Bucket List Podcast159. Richard Sullivan: Baseball and Art, Getting Drafted, & Working with WatercolorsRichard 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 while at SCAD and would go on to spend five years in the organization before eventually being released. As his baseball career was winding down, Richard was able to devote more time to his art, and i...
2024-07-1144 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast154. Katie Woods: Baseball Nomadism, A Rich History of Champions, & 90 Years of the NBC World SeriesKatie 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 duke it out for a national title. The 2024 NBC World Series runs from July 25 – August 3. Katie and Anna discuss the rich history behind the NBC World Series, the lore of Baseball 'Round the Clock, and an awesome collaboration with Old Fort Baseball Co...
2024-06-0632 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast152. Scott Yelle: Completing the Journey to 30, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, & Living Just Like JacksonScott 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 in Myrtle Beach with his club baseball team.Jackson was known for his fun-loving nature and zest for life, and the Jackson Yelle Family Foundation is focused on continuing his legacy of bringing good into the world...
2024-05-2337 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast150. Eric Vickrey: ’80s Cardinals, ’46 Spokane Indians, & ’11 Game Six HeroicsEric 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 tragic 1946 Spokane Indians bus crash. Eric chats with Anna about how the pandemic provided an opportunity to channel passion into publishing, the fateful ’46 crash, and about witnessing the Cards game six her...
2024-05-0933 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast149. David Tinnes: Connecting with the Game at Citi, Catch Hoppin’ in Rochester, & Baseball as a Special LanguageDavid 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 he’s learned through his catch playing journey, how to be a tourist in your own city, and how baseball truly does bring people together. Find the complete transcript and show not...
2024-05-0245 minThe Baseball Bucket List PodcastExtra Innings: The Young Professor, Matt Graifer, and the Banana Ball PhenomenonSince 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 Banananouncer. However, the Bananas' meteoric rise to fame has helped propel Matt into the world of entertainment on a full-time basis.Anna and Matt dive into the whirlwind of the past few years and discuss what it's l...
2024-04-2636 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast148. David Ostrowsky: Roberto Alomar, Other Fallen Stars, & The Dilemma of Idolizing AthletesDavid 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 to serious allegations, leading to a ban from baseball and erasure from its history. Anna and David delve into the challenging aspects of idolizing athletes and the struggle fans face in separating athlete’s profe...
2024-04-2531 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast147. Scott Bolohan: Coaching Kids, Guiding Yankee Stadium Tours, & Creating a Home for Baseball LiteratureScott 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 of the British Baseball Federation. Scott and Anna discuss the importance of the fundamentals, arm health, and the current state of youth baseball in America. They also chat about Th...
2024-04-1840 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast146. Josh Rawitch: Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, & Connecting Generations as the President of the National Baseball Hall of FameJosh 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, how his love for the game has changed over the years, and what it’s like to go to work at your dream job everyday. They also discuss how the Hall of Fame plays a huge role in co...
2024-04-1138 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast145. Sandro Prosperino: A Decade of All-Star Games, How Chasing Never Stops, & Bonding Through BaseballSandro 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 essay about how he came to realize these trips were about way more than baseball.Anna and Sandro also discuss how the All-Star tradition came to be, the absurd amount of walk-off wins Sandro has witnessed, what’s next for the duo...
2024-04-0432 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast144. Michael Ortman: 50 Opening Days, Regaining a Team, & Life Lessons from Davey and the NatsMichael 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 home teams. His half-century streak is chronicled in his book Opening Day: 50-for-50. Michael and Anna discuss how the streak came to be, what it was like to lose and gain a team 33 years apart, and how the...
2024-03-2848 minThe Baseball Bucket List PodcastExtra Innings: Patrick Montgomery Shares Candid Stories of Ballplayers Who Didn't Live Up to the HypeAuthor Patrick Montgomery joins Anna for an episode of Extra Innings. Fans of the show might recall our fascinating conversation last year about his book The Baseball Miracle of The Splendid Six. Patrick left us eagerly anticipating his next work, hinting at a project that delves into one of baseball's most perplexing mysteries: why do some players, despite high expectations, simply fizzle out?Patrick's new book, Baseball’s Great Expectations, set to hit shelves on March 5th, tackles this very question. For anyone who's ever been puzzled by a player's unmet potential, Patrick's latest offering promises to be...
2024-02-2333 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast127. Brad Balukjian: Junk Wax Packs, 30 Year Old Gum, & Viewing America Through a WindshieldBrad Balukjian is a life-long Phillies fan and the author of the LA Times Best Seller The Wax Pack.The premise behind the book is simple. Brad took a pack of Topps baseball cards from 1986 (the first year he remembered collecting cards as a kid), and set out on an epic adventure to find and talk to all of the players included in the pack. As Brad attempts to get to know the actual people behind the ballplayers the book dives deep into a difficult-to-answer question: is there life after baseball? Brad and A...
2023-11-3035 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast126. Thankful for BaseballIn this special Thanksgiving episode, hear directly from baseball fans why they are thankful for the game of baseball. In order of appearance: Charles Dennis: @51stubsVictor DiTommasoDerek Malinowski: @ChicagoDerek7Spencer Schwartz: @MuzixndmdDonnie Wise: @wisedrjrJason Bohn: @jasonbohn9Gary Matthews James Christopher: @ballparknationKelly Robinson: @kelabrationShane Barclay: @JapanBallMatt Sumerlot: @matt_somerlotJoey NigroMarc Viquez: @BallparkHunterJohnny Bowlin: @JohnnyMilbfanJon Walk: @OnTheMicrophoneL...
2023-11-2327 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast112. Rickey Hill & Jeff Celentano: The Incredible Real-Life Story of The Hill - In Theaters Everywhere August 25thThe Hill is a movie based on the remarkable real-life story of Rickey Hill and his journey overcoming incredible amounts of adversity to achieve the impossible. As a kid, Rickey was burdened by leg braces and a degenerative spine condition that should have prevented him from ever walking. Despite those challenges, Rickey couldn’t shake the belief that he was meant to be a professional baseball player, even as he was told by doctors, coaches, and his own father that it would never happen. In this episode, Anna sits down with Rickey Hill himself and Director Jeff Cel...
2023-08-1754 minThe Baseball Bucket List PodcastExtra Innings: Shane Barclay and Anna recap their recent baseball adventure to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Midnight Sun GameShane Barclay is the owner of JapanBall, which offers baseball tours to Japan, the Dominican Republic, the Netherlands, and many more incredible baseball locations. On this episode of Extra Innings, Shane and Anna recap and discuss their recent baseball adventure on the JapanBall Pacific Northwest and Alaska tour. Over the course of 8 days, the group saw 7 ballgames ranging in level from Collegiate Summer Leagues to Major League Baseball.We also discuss what tours are next for JapanBall, Anna’s recent trip to Rickwood Field to see the Savannah Bananas, and all about Shane and his wife Jessie’s br...
2023-07-2153 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast101. Jay Whannel: Dugouts, Dog Piles, & Drilling the FundamentalsJay Whannel currently runs a baseball and softball training facility in Fairfax, Iowa. Prior to a lengthly coaching career, Jay spent time playing professional ball in the American Association, and experienced a College World Series berth while playing college ball at Wartburg College. We discuss how his time as a bat boy for the local high school team really solidified his love of the game, and how he and his team at Dugout Sports try to foster a similar environment for their community. Jay also educates Anna on how Iowa’s high school sports schedule is created to...
2023-06-0128 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast100. Anna DiTommaso: Celebrating 100 Episodes with My Baseball Story & the Origin of Baseball Bucket ListOn this special episode of the show, guest host Spencer Schwartz interviews the founder of The Baseball Bucket List Website and Podcast, Anna DiTommaso. We get into Anna's baseball story, favorite moments, and how the idea of BBL came to be. A special note of thanks to Spencer for his incredible job hosting this episode, and to all of the Bucketheads who have tuned in for our first 100 episodes. Cheers to many more baseball adventures!Find Spencer Online:Twitter: @muzixndmdTwitter Hashtags: #UnitedByCaps #CapOfTheDay #HatTwitter
2023-05-2543 min
The Baseball Bucket List Podcast83. Dan Simon: Sports Branding, Becoming a Fan of The Bombers & a Huge RevealDan Simon is a leader in sports branding identity development who currently lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky. Listeners of this show will know him best for his multitude of minor league baseball logos including The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, The Daytona Tortugas, The Trenton Thunder, The Hillsboro Hops, and of course The Savannah Bananas. We discuss how Dan got started in the sports branding world, what piqued his interest in minor league baseball in particular, and what advice he'd offer to young designers. We also hear an epic baseball memory involving Dan's son Casey, and Anna's live reac...
2023-01-2652 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast77. Jeremy Cahnmann: McGwire's 70th, Baseball Trivia & The Soul of AmericaJeremy Cahnmann is a life-long Cardinals fan currently living in Decatur, Georgia. His love of the game was instilled in him by his grandfather at a young age. We hear about a special run-in with Lou Boudreau, what Jeremey thinks makes the Hall of Fame so amazing, and what it's like to be a contestant on a few different game shows. Jeremey also runs a trivia company, so Anna tries to stump him with a game of "Quiz the Quizmaster". Find Jeremy Online: Facebook Group: Because It's BaseballFind Baseball Bucket L...
2022-12-1541 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast70. Charles Dennis: Seeing All of the Affiliated Parks, Sitting on the Monster, & Honoring Dad with 51 StubsCharles Dennis is a White Sox fan currently living in San Antonio, Texas. He is also a season ticket holder for the San Antonio Missions (Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) and is nearing the end of his quest to see all 120 affiliated minor league parks. We discuss how his love for the game was passed down to him by his late father, and how Charles uses his Twitter account to tell stories of his dad using the 51 ticket stubs he collected from their ballpark travel together. Find Charles Online: Twitter: @51stubs
2022-10-2735 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast69. Scott Evans: The Inspiration Behind 'The Sandlot'Scott Evans is a Dodgers fan who recently relocated to Boise, Idaho. Scott is the inspiration behind The Sandlot and Radio Flyer, both of which his brother David Mickey Evans wrote and directed. We discuss how Scott got his start as a baseball fan at a young age, the real-life stories that inspired The Sandlot, and his book American Polaroids. Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comTh...
2022-10-2046 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast68. Alex Kratochwill: Life in Baltimore, Baseball in Communities, & Ballpark PunksAlex Kratochwill is an Orioles fan currently living in the Daytona Beach, FL area. He grew up near Baltimore in the midst of Cal Ripken's 2,131 consecutive games streak. We discuss the ups and downs of being a fan of the O's, and how Camden Yards was the first of a "new kind of ballpark". We also discuss his family's work with the Volusia County Miracle League, his Web 3 project "Ballpark Punks", and what the baseball community means to him.Find Alex / Ballpark Punks Online: Twitter: @BallParkPunks Instagram: @ballparkpunks Website:
2022-10-1330 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast67. Spencer McCann: Baseball Photography, Beach Dogs, & A Life Changing Home RunSpencer McCann is a Rays fan who lives just outside of Clearwater, Florida. Currently a college senior, he studies Sports Management and Theology and hopes to find a job for a team in the Florida State League after graduation. Spencer recently held an internship with the Clearwater Threshers (Single-A affiliate of the Phillies) and became one of the team's photographers. We chat about how Moneyball and SABRmetrics got him interested in baseball, and how his love of the game has evolved over the past several years. Spencer also shares how Mike Brosseau's 2020 ALDS home run made him a...
2022-10-0633 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast66. Tommy Schaff: MLB First Pitches, Investing in The Field of Dreams, & "The United Nations of Baseball"Tommy Schaff is a life-long baseball fan currently living in St. Louis, MO. Since moving to the area, Tommy has seen just about every major milestone in Cardinals history. He is also an investor in the Field of Dreams, owns an extensive baseball memorabilia collection (including some very unique items), and has thrown first pitches at 5 MLB ballparks. We discuss our mutual love of All-Star Games, what makes baseball fans great (even when they make fun of each other), and how he changed his sales business to incorporate baseball. Find Tommy Online: LinkedIn: Tom "T...
2022-09-2931 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast65. Logan Wiening: Historic Fort Wayne, Working in Minor League Sports, & Checking Off a Wrigley Bucket List ItemLogan Wiening is a Cubs fan from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has melded his passions for design and home town history into art and streetwear for his company, Old Fort Baseball Co. We get into the lesser known and baseball-rich history of Fort Wayne, what it's like to work in the minor league sports world, and how a downtown ballpark can become the heartbeat of a city. We also chat about a recent bucket list item that he checked off at Wrigley Field, and what inspired him to start his business. Find Logan / Old Fort Baseball Co...
2022-09-2236 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast64. Ben Lampron: Red Sox, Radio, & The Purest Forms of BaseballBen Lampron is a life-long Red Sox fan currently living in Minnesota. We discuss how Ben's Sox fandom was sparked as a boy in Maine, and the emotional rollercoaster of following the team from the '70s through 2004 and beyond. We also touch on Ben's travel to 50 states and 200+ ballparks, as well as the purity of independent baseball, and Minnesota's famous town ball. Find Ben Online: Twitter: @BenLampron Website: benlampron.comFind Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketList
2022-09-1537 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast63. Dave Elbrecht: A Wild Night in Havana, Visiting All 30 Parks, & The Magical Summer of '97Dave Elbrecht is a life-long Cleveland baseball fan who recently completed his tour of all 30 Major League Ballparks. We discuss how his love of baseball came to be, how the city seems to be reacting to the Guardians name change (and current first place status), as well as some of his favorite baseball adventures. Dave and Anna also discuss what music and baseball have in common, and how baseball can be a great excuse to keep old friends close. Find Dave Online: Twitter: @davelb87Baseball Bucket List: @davelb87
2022-09-0837 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast62. Dan Charest: Honkbal, Hurling, & Baseball Around the GlobeDan Charest is a Red Sox fan currently stationed in Napoli, Italy with the US Navy. He has seen baseball games and sporting events around the world, and covers those in his podcast "Travel For Sports". We talk about some of the great sports and cultural experiences Dan has had, and about his most recent trip to Honkbal Week in the Netherlands. Find Dan Online:Instagram: @travelforsportspodcast Spotify: Travel For Sports Podcast Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListI...
2022-09-0133 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast61. Allan Creasy: Baseball Tattoos, Wrestling as a Baseball Character & Racing as a MascotAllan Creasy is a Mariners fan living in Surrey, BC, Canada. He is also a professional wrestler who wrestles under a baseball character. We talk about his baseball tattoos, his ballpark journeys, how to score game-used hats, and about the time he raced as Kappa Maki in the Vancouver Canadians Sushi Race.Find Allan Online: Instagram: @thebighurtallanjepsen Baseball Bucket List: @acreasy Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List...
2022-08-2534 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast60. Leon DeHaven: Hawaii, Japanese Baseball, & Ozzie's "Bad Hop" PlayLeon DeHaven is currently living in Tempe, Arizona and has been a baseball fan since childhood. We chat about the baseball culture in Hawaii and Japan, the many historic baseball moments he has seen in-person, and why he thinks baseball brings out the best in people across cultures. Read more about Leon on the JapanBall website: https://japanball.com/articles-features/international-travel/japanballer-spotlight/leon-dehaven/ Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis...
2022-08-1831 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast59. Matt & Tom Burns: Father & Son, a Shared Love of Baseball, & Mapping the Path Through the Pacific NorthwestMatt Burns lives in California and his father Tom lives in Oregon. The pair recently completed a whirlwind trip to the Pacific Northwest where they saw 17 games in 16 different ballparks over the course of 19 days. We get into that specific trip, Matt's affinity for traveling and writing, and of course, their favorite baseball memories. Tom and Matt also share some of their favorite things about the baseball community and why they have grown to appreciate minor league ball games more than MLB games. Find Matt Online: Twitter: @mappingthepath YouTube: Mapping the...
2022-08-1137 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast58. Jennifer Oddo: Chipper Jones, Giant Checks, & Cooperstown Induction WeekendJennifer Oddo is a long-time Braves fan living in the Atlanta area. We discuss her love of Chipper Jones and how she has seen nearly all of his career milestones in person. We also get into the Braves' 2021 World Series Championship, how the move from Turner Field to Truist Park was received by fans, and, what it is like to attend a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown. Find Jen Online: Instagram: @jnoddoBaseball Bucket List: @jnoddoFind Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook
2022-08-0431 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast57. Anna DiTommaso: Recapping My Trip to the 2022 MLB All-Star GameMy dad, Victor DiTommaso, returns to the show this week! This time as a guest host, he interviews me about my incredible trip to LA for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. We chat Home Run Derby, Fan Fest, and all things Midsummer Classic. Plus we get some insight from Dad about how the All-Star Game has changed over the years. Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part...
2022-07-2828 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast56. John Herbert & Josh Gentry: Rangers, Mirages, & Itinerary-Free Ballpark TravelJohn Herbert and Josh Gentry are Texas Rangers fans who have been friends for two decades and are in the midst of visiting all of the MLB ballparks. We chat about their travels, some of the hilarious scenarios they've found themselves in, and their thoughts on the new Globe Life Field. John and Josh also give their best advice on how to get the most out of traveling for baseball, and explain why a trip itinerary isn't always a "must have".Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketList
2022-07-2136 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast55. John Racanelli: Reminiscing with Biittner, Triple Peanuts & SABR's Landmarks Research CommitteeJohn Racanelli is a Cubs fan living in La Grange, Illinois. He is actively involved in the Chicago chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), and is also the chair of the SABR Landmarks Research Committee. John shares some great baseball memories, including how he once got to enjoy a beer with Larry Biittner and reminisce about the walk-off homer Biittner hit at John's first ballgame. We also discuss plenty about SABR, the Landmark Committee's attempt at curating a comprehensive list of historic baseball sites, and John's unique hobby of photographing triple peanuts at ballgames.
2022-07-1432 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast54. Tarri Haina: Three Games in a Day, The Bluegrass World Series, & Becoming StadiummanTarri Haina is a Yankees Fan currently living in Lake George, New York. His World Baseball Classic jersey filled with collectible baseball pins earned him the nickname Stadiumman, which was given to him from none other than Met's superfan, Pinman. We discuss how he got started with his collection, his favorite pins, and what it's like to go through security wearing the jersey. We also chat about his favorite baseball moments, including the time he saw Roy Oswalt pitch in the Bluegrass World Series, his recent trip to the Hall of Fame Classic, and a pretty cool up...
2022-07-0735 min
Up To Chat"Baseball Bucket List" - with Anna DiTommasoEpisode 13. I chat with Anna DiTommaso, who has been to all 30 active MLB ballparks, as well as several others that are no longer in use. She hosts her own podcast, "Baseball Bucket List", and made her own website, designed for that ultimate baseball fan, BaseballBucketList.com. Twitter - @BaseballBucketInstagram - @baseball.bucket.listBaseballBucketList.com
2022-07-061h 04The Baseball Bucket List Podcast53. Dave Hyett: Fightin' Phils, Wall Ball, & Traveling Around the HornDave Hyett is a 4th grade teacher in the Philadelphia area. He has been a life-long Phillies fan and collector of outdoor adventures. We discuss his love for the Phillies, Game 5 of the 2008 World Series, what makes minor league baseball great, and why everyone should pay a visit to the Reading Fightin' Phils. We also reminisce over baseball cards of the 80s and 90s, and about the best childhood game - Wall Ball.Find Dave Hyett Online: Instagram: @traveling_around_the_hornFind Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucket
2022-06-3039 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast52. Three Lessons From The First Year of The Baseball Bucket List PodcastBelieve it or not, this week's episode marks one year of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast! This week, instead of a regularly structured episode, I'm sharing 3 lessons I've learned through baseball over the last year. Each lesson includes supporting clips from interviews. We'll be back to our regular format next week. A huge thank you to all of the listeners and guests who have made this last year possible!Lesson One: It's not what happens at the ballgame, it's who you're there with. Episode 015 - Dr. Shane HuntEpisode 029 - Deborah DandoE...
2022-06-2321 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast51. Jake Schneider: Meeting Hall of Famers, Baseball Woodworking, & Being a Twins LiferJake Schneider is a life-long Twins fan from Sartell, Minnesota. We hear stories about his boyhood hero, Kirby Puckett, and other interactions with Rocco Baldelli and Harmon Killebrew. We also get into Jake's hobby of woodworking while listening to baseball games, and the the time Bert Blyleven complimented him on one of his pieces. Check out the show notes page for a photo of the Blyleven carving: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-051-jake-schneider/Find Jake online: Twitter: @JakeSchneider34Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @Ba...
2022-06-1631 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast50. Matt Graifer, The Young Professor: Tortugas, Bananas, & The Best Parts of Minor League BaseballMatt Graifer, also known as The Young Professor, is the in-game host of the Daytona Tortugas and the Bananannouncer for the Savannah Bananas. Matt shares how he got started in the sports entertainment industry and what he considers to be the best parts of minor league baseball. We also discuss how different teams craft their in-park and on-field entertainment as well as the varying levels of freedom teams have at different levels of the game. And of course, we touch on Matt's favorite baseball memories, and what's left to check off on his baseball bucket list.F...
2022-06-0932 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast49. Tim Flattery: Moonlight Graham, The Field of Dreams, & Celebrating the UnderdogsTim Flattery lives in West Des Moines, Iowa and is the host of The Moonlight Graham Show. We touch on his love for the game and the Minnesota Twins, his playing career, and why baseball may just be better on the radio. Tim also gives a detailed first hand account of last summer's Field of Dreams game and explains what it meant to native Iowans. Plus, we get the story of how and why he started The Moonlight Graham Show, where he highlights role players, underdogs, and great stories in sports. Find The Moonlight Graham Show O...
2022-06-0237 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast48. Phil Stokoe: Baseball Poodle, Bark in the Park, & a Hypothetical Bartman QuestionPhil Stokoe lives in Tampa, Florida and is a big minor league baseball fan. His dog Panda Bear is also know as The Baseball Poodle, and together they have visited 14 ballparks and crossed off some big time bucket list items. Phil shares how he got started with baseball as a kid, what lead to a long hiatus from following the sport, and how he and Panda Bear have become the face of Bark in the Parks everywhere. Be sure to check out the show notes page for some of Panda Bear's best photos :https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast...
2022-05-2633 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast47. Kelly G. Park: When the Pros Played on the Sandlot, Interviewing Greatness, & the Importance of Pick-Up BallgamesKelly G. Park is a Cardinals fan from Western Kentucky, and the author of a two volume book set Just Like Me: When the Pros Played on the Sandlot. We chat favorite baseball memories, bucket list items, and what it's like to sit down and talk with greatness. Kelly also shares some of his favorite stories from dozens of interviews with former MLB, Negro Leagues, and AAGPBL players about their childhood time playing baseball. He has some fascinating insights into what these ballplayers feel like really made them successful in their careers. Kelly is also assembling fan-submitted s...
2022-05-1930 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast46. Joey Nigro: Chasing Kershaw, Being Tiktok Famous, & a Cooperstown Bachelor TripJoey Nigro is a Dodgers fan from Northeast Ohio. He shares how his mom contributed to his love of sports, but that it was a Scholastic Book Fair that made him a life-long Dodgers fan. We talk about his wife's journey to becoming a fan of the game, his bachelor trip to Cooperstown, and about a viral Tiktok video that earned his son a custom jersey from the LA Dodgers.Watch Sarah's Tiktok video on the show notes page: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-046-joey-nigro/Find Joey Online: Twitter: @Dodgers...
2022-05-1236 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast45. Scott Mackay: British Baseball, Playing Centerfield for The Kent Mariners, & Collaborating with The Lake Erie CrushersScott Mackay lives in Kent County, England and is the starting centerfielder for the Kent Mariners. We chat about how baseball is growing in the UK, and how players are using it as a means to stay fit both physically and mentally. Scott shares how a Twitter video of Tatis Jr. reignited his love for the game, and how he hasn't looked back since. We also get insight into the most popular MLB teams across the pond, and how the Lake Erie Crushers and Kent Mariners became sister ball clubs. Find The Kent Mariners Online:
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The DHC PodcastAnna DiTommasoSend us a textOn this Episode, I had a lot of fun interviewing my friend and also member of Curved Brim Media Anna DiTommaso. We discussed how she became a fan of the sport and how during COVID she decided to pursue her dream of creating the Baseball Bucket List website and podcast. Make sure to follow her on all social media platforms. Anna Website: https://baseballbucketlist.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BaseballBucketThe Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChroniclesCurved Brim Media: https://curvedbrimmedia.com Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Ch...
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The Moonlight Graham ShowAnna DiTommaso - Baseball Bucket List: City Connect Uniforms, Miggy, MLB Expansion, Baseball TechAnna DiTommaso, from Baseball Bucket List, joins the Moonlight Baseball Hour to discuss the best and worst of the City Connect Uniforms, Miguel Cabrera joining the 3,000 hit club, the best cities for MLB expansion, and our thoughts on new technology in the game.
2022-04-291h 05The Baseball Bucket List Podcast44. Jaden & Javier Solis: Meeting Cristian Pache, Playing at San Quentin, & What Makes Baseball GreatJaden & Javier Solis are a father and son duo from Gridley, California. They are big time fans of the Braves and Cristian Pache. Listen as they tell us the story of how, with help from Twitter, Jaden was able to meet Pache on the field of the Oakland Colosseum. We talk about why they each love baseball, and some of their favorite baseball memories including the time Javier had dinner with Austin Riley, and the time Jaden spent 3 innings sitting next to Dusty Baker. Javier also discusses a program he was a part of that allowed him to enter S...
2022-04-2829 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast43. Derek Malinowski: World Series Memories, Baseball Vexillology, & Seeing the Cubs at All 30 ParksDerek Malinowski is a life-long Cubs fan from the Chicagoland area. He shares how the 1998 home run race got him hooked on baseball as a kid, and what it was like to watch the 2016 Cubs bring home a World Series title. We also discuss the journey he and his wife, Jackie, are on to complete their Cactus League Bucket List, and see the Cubs play at all 30 MLB ballparks. Check out the show notes page to see some of Derek's custom flags and corn hole boards: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-043-derek-malinowski/Find D...
2022-04-2136 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast42. John Scukanec: The World's Best Airbnb, Getting Pranked by Griffey Jr., & Plans for a Year in CooperstownJohn Scukanec is a Mariners fan from Washougal, WA. He is currently in the middle of a #Catch365 challenge and is a huge Ken Griffey Jr. fan. We hear stories about his Field of Dreams Quest, the time Griffey Jr. played a practical joke on him, and when he and his friends rented out the entire Salem-Keizer Volcanoes stadium for an overnight stay. We also get into his bucket list retirement plan and some special moments shared with his sons. Find John Online: Twitter: @jscukanecInstagram: @jscukanec
2022-04-1437 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast41. Laura Agnew & Dylan Dobert: All the Parks, Pass-Port Books, & Adopting a Minor LeaguerLaura Agnew and Dylan Dobert are a couple currently living in the Capitol Region of New York. They have plans to attend games not only at every MLB, MiLB, and independent baseball league ballpark, but also all of the MLS, College Football, NHL, AHL, ECHL, and SPCHL stadiums and arenas. We discuss how their love of sports came to be, what makes them Rays fans, and how they got involved with the Adopt a Minor Leaguer program. Find Laura & Dylan Online: Instagram: @ballparktravelers Find Baseball Baseball Bucket List Online:
2022-04-0735 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast40. Ethan D. Bryan: The Importance of Play, KC's Dressed to the Nines, & A Year of Playing CatchEthan Bryan is a life-long Royals fan from Springfield, Missouri, whose epic first ballgame got him hooked at an early age (thanks George Brett!). His book A Year of Playing Catch: What a Simple Daily Experiment Taught Me about Life highlights his journey of playing catch every day for an entire year. We get into the life lessons learned over that year, who some of his amazing catch partners have been, and a great program created by him and his wife. Ethan also educates us on Kansas City's "Dressed to the Nines" event, and shares an incredibly...
2022-03-3135 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast39. Phil Selig: On Cuban Baseball, Life on the Island, & Having a Film in the Hall of FamePhil Selig prides himself on being Canada's top expert on Cuban baseball. In 2012, he was halfway through his goal of visiting all 30 MLB parks when a friend invited him on a trip to Cuba. His time on the island quickly pivoted his baseball focus from MLB ballparks to Cuban baseball, and he has since visited many times over the last decade. Phil runs CubaDugout.com where he focuses on Cuban baseball players, teams, and ballparks. In 2017 his short film Have Malleta Will Travel: A Cuban Baseball Story was screened at the Hall of Fame Film Festival, and is archived...
2022-03-2431 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast38. Erik Rico & Oscar Llarena: Life as Players, Coaches & Co-Founders of Bat Club USAErik Rico and Oscar Llarena are life-long friends who grew up playing baseball together in the Miami, FL area. Erik went on to play college ball at Cornell University and spent four years in the Blue Jays minor league system. We touch on their respective baseball histories, their love for the Marlins, favorite baseball memories, and what's left on their baseball bucket lists. We also discuss the motivation and reasoning behind why they started Bat Club USA and how important little league is for kids. Find Bat Club USA across the web: Website: https://b...
2022-03-1734 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast37. Don Miller: 136 ValleyCat Jerseys, the Hall of Fame Classic, & The Importance of Passing Down Your Love of the GameDon Miller is a Yankees fan who lives in Upstate New York. He has an incredible jersey collection featuring 136 game-used or team issued MLB jerseys from players who played for his local minor league team, the Tri-City ValleyCats. We talk about the yearly tradition he and his son Jacob have of attending the Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown, and some of the interactions with ballplayers they've experienced there. We also discuss the importance of passing the love of baseball down to the next generation, how his stepfather did that for him, how he's done that for his son, a...
2022-03-1035 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast36. Mark Jent: Meeting the Brooklyn Dodgers, a Whirlwind World Series Trip, & Running Simply a FanMark Jent is a long-time Dodgers fan who shares what it was like to watch his team clinch the World Series in person. We also talk about “Chasing Brooklyn” which is his quest to meet the remaining Brooklyn Dodgers, as well as his company Simply a Fan. Simply a Fan gives baseball fans a place to share their love of the game. The company also organizes and leads baseball trips around the country. We get into some of Mark's favorite trips, what it is like to spend an afternoon with living history, and what’s left to check off on his...
2022-03-0335 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast35. Mary Moore: AAGPBL, An Unusual Triple Play, & A League of Their OwnMary Moore is a former player of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. She spent time with two teams: The Springfield Sallies and the Battle Creek Belles, including a stellar season in 1950 where she lead the Sallies in games played, hits, RBIs, total bases, and walks. Mary shares her favorite baseball memories, like the time she played a game at Yankee Stadium and met the team. As well as what life was like for the ladies of the AAGPBL, and how accurate the representation of the league was in A League of Their Own. Also joining...
2022-02-2443 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast34. Jason Love: Baseball History, Slices of Americana & Road Tripping in 2020Jason Love is a baseball historian and lecturer who lives in New Jersey. He is also the author of the book Slices of Americana: A Road Trip Through American Baseball History, which covers a 2020 road trip he took to historic baseball sites including the Hall of Fame, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore, and the former home of the Negro League Player Judy Johnson. Jason also shares some stories about the early days of the pandemic, and how that impacted both his trip and baseball in general. And of course, we cover his favorite baseball...
2022-02-1730 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast33. Jeremy Mitchell: An Epic All-Star Week, Home Run Derbies & Hand Painted BatsJeremy Mitchell is the founder of Mitchell Bat Company, which paints beautiful heritage inspired wooden baseball bats in Nashville, TN. We talk about what it was like to paint player bats for the likes of Yelich, Seager, Harper, and Schwarber. As well as Jeremy's best baseball memories, and his plan to attend every single game of a World Series from start to finish one day. Baseball Bucket List listeners can get an exclusive deal with Mitchell Bat Co. by using the following link and entering BUCKETLIST at checkout. You'll get free shipping within the US on any...
2022-02-1033 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast32. Michael Rusignuolo: Baseball in Seven Countries, Minor League Gems, & Baseball ZenMichael Rusignuolo is a baseball traveler who has seen ballgames in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, the Netherlands, and more. He's currently visited over 195 ballparks, and shares those experiences on his blogspot. On the show, Michael shares a little bit about how baseball cultures differ around the world, his game day routine, and of course, his favorite baseball memories. Find Michael Online: Blog: https://baseballoogie.blogspot.com/Instagram: @oogieball
2022-02-0334 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast31. Jon Ryan: Being a Multi-Team Owner, Season Tickets in Seattle, and Launching Official LeagueJon Ryan is an owner of several sports teams, including the Portland Pickles and the Cleburne Railroaders. He is also a punter in the Canadian Football League and spent more than a decade playing in the NFL, primarily for the Seattle Seahawks. We discuss what it's like to own multiple baseball teams, his favorite baseball memories involving Philip Humber and Jon Lester, how he fell in love with the game of baseball, and his new venture — hat company Official League. Find Jon and Official League Online: Twitter: @JonRyan9Official League Twitter: ...
2022-01-2729 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast30. Billy Hinton: A Baseball Proposal, A Run-in With A-Rod, & Great Baseball Travel TipsBilly Hinton is a life long White Sox fan who shares how he got started traveling to baseball games when he won a four game ballpark tour from a shopping mall raffle. He also shares how his love of the game led him to meet his wife, Jenna, and tells their baseball proposal story. The couple are on their way to seeing all 30 ballparks, and Billy gives us their best tips for baseball travel on a budget.Find Billy Online: Twitter: @b_hint1322Facebook: @tenthinningbaseball Instagram: @tenthinningbaseball
2022-01-2031 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast29. Deborah Dando: Journey to 30, Ghost Players, & Remembering Baseball Games with DadDeborah Dando shares how her father had absolutely everything to do with her love of baseball, and how she has been able to continue sharing that love with her son and husband on their own journey to 30 ballparks. She also shares some great memories she made with her dad, a hilarious story about her son Ryan at the Field of Dreams, and what her husband Joe recommended the family do each summer to honor Deb’s late father. Remember that Bucketheads will get 10% off plus free shipping on all orders through the end of January. Head to ht...
2022-01-1333 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast28. Craig Smith: Humber's Perfecto, Poker with Octavio, & Cameron's 4 Home RunsCraig Smith lives in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. He's been to over 200 ballparks including a handful overseas and seems to have an uncanny knack for running into ballplayers outside of the ballpark. We talk about some of those run-ins, as well as what it’s like to see a player hit 4 home runs in a single game. We also cover the time Craig saw a major league perfect game and a AAA one-hitter in the same day. To kick off the new year, we’re running a promo in the Baseball Bucket List shop for our listener...
2022-01-0632 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast27. Batting Stance Guy, Gar Ryness: Batting Stance Imitations, World Series Walk-Offs & Clubhouse ChemistryOn this episode of the Baseball Bucket List podcast we speak with Gar Ryness who most will know as Batting Stance Guy. Gar is a master of imitating player’s batting stances and has been using his talent to make people laugh for years. He’s been invited into locker rooms, been a guest on Letterman, and hosted team events for several teams throughout the league.We chat about his favorite baseball memories, his process for learning imitations, and even a bit about locker room chemistry and how team leadership might look a little different than you'd expec...
2021-12-3034 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast26. Shane Barclay: International Baseball, Meeting Star Players, & The Best Way to Get a Job in BaseballShane Barclay owns and operates JapanBall, offering international baseball tours to Japan, the Dominican Republic, and other countries. We discuss some of his favorite trips, run-ins with players, best memories, and where he'll be headed next. We also chat about how Shane wrote his college admissions essay on Moneyball, what it was like to learn from Sandy Alderson, and some of the best ways to get a job in baseball.Visit the show notes page for photos from JapanBall's latest trips and best moments: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-026-shane-barclay/ Find JapanBall online: ...
2021-12-2334 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast25. Craig Calcaterra: Team Loyalty, Lockouts, & Rethinking FandomCraig Calcaterra has been a full time baseball writer for more than 10 years and currently publishes a daily baseball newsletter called Cup of Coffee. We talk about pivoting from a career in law to sports journalism, the best baseball moments he’s covered in person, and a little bit about what the lockout means for the game.Craig also has an upcoming book called Rethinking Fandom where he argues for a reevaluation on how to be a sports fan. We get into ways to combat toxic fandom, avoid being taken advantage of as a fan, and how to...
2021-12-1631 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast24. Johnny Bowlin: Marlins, Otterbots, & Befriending Baseball HistoryJohnny Bowlin is a Miami Marlins fan and the official Mississippi Ambassador for the Appalachian League's Danville Otterbots. We cover how the Marlins bought his allegiance with a once in a lifetime experience, his duties as a baseball ambassador, and what it's like to meet a player who was part of baseball's most historic moment. Johnny also shares stories about Rickwood Field - the oldest professional ballpark in America- and his "Field of Dreams experience" with Big Ed Stevens.Find Johnny Online: Twitter: @JohnnyMilbfan
2021-12-0928 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast23. Justin Moser: Building a Team, The Branding Process, & the Business of BaseballJustin Moser is an owner and current GM of the Dub Sea Fish Sticks summer collegiate league team in the West Seattle area. A life-time Mariner's fan, Justin shares his favorite baseball memories, how he developed a love for the game, and what's left on his baseball bucket list. We also speak about the business of baseball, what it takes to start a new team, and the process of working with one of the best sports branding agencies in the country. Find the Justin across the web: Twitter: @JustinMoserWebsite: GoFishSticks.c...
2021-12-0231 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast22. Glen & Emily Wieger: Cooperstown, Rebrands, and a Very Special Home RunGlen & Emily Wieger are a husband and wife duo joining us from Jacksonville, Florida. We talk about Emily’s internship at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, their individual baseball stories, our thoughts behind a few of the recent minor league rebrands, and what it’s like to travel to different minor league ballparks as a family. They've been to 43 minor league parks and tell us their favorites, as well as share an incredible home run story about their son Teddy. Be sure to check out the show notes page for some photos and a video of Tedd...
2021-11-2532 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast21. Erik "the Peanut Guy" Mertens: Peanuts, Dust Devils, & Life-Size BobbleheadsErik Mertens is the longest tenured employee and on-field host for the Tri-City Dust Devils. We talk about his favorite memories in his 20+ years with the organization. We also chat baseball road trips, how baseball is a lot like life, and what it's like to have a larger than life-sized bobblehead version of yourself outside of a minor league ballpark.Find Erik Online:Twitter: @ItsErikMertensInstagram: @erikthepeanutguyFacebook: @ErikthePeanutGuy
2021-11-1838 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast20. Mark Firkins: Glove Restoration, Rochester as a Minor League Powerhouse, and The Cleveland GuardiansMark Firkins lives in Rochester, NY, but became a Cleveland baseball fan as a young boy. We chat about the slew of amazing players to come from Rochester minor league teams, how the Cleveland fanbase is reacting to the name change, and all about his glove restoration business. Be sure to check out the show notes on the website to see before and after photos of some of Mark's glove restoration projects. https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-20-mark-firkins/ Find Mark Online: Twitter: @thefirksterEtsy: ThisOldGlove
2021-11-1133 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast19. Jason Moragas: Fan, Youth Umpire, & Fantasy Baseball League CommissionerJason Moragas is a Mets fan from New Jersey. He spent several years umpiring youth baseball, completed an internship with the New Jersey Jackals, and is currently the Commissioner for his Fantasy Baseball League. In addition to those topics, we cover the differences between Shea Stadium and Citi Field, Jason's favorite baseball trips, and what's left on his baseball bucket list. Find Jason Online: Twitter: @JasonXXIV
2021-11-0430 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast18. Eric Proffitt: Wichita Wind Surge's Inaugural Season, Calling a One-Hitter, and Round the Clock BaseballEric Proffitt is a lifelong Wichitan who has loved baseball since childhood. He shares some of Wichita's history with baseball, how the Wind Surge ended up with one of the best AA ballparks in the entire country, and what the experience of being a radio color commentator for a one-hitter was like. He also explains Round the Clock Baseball, a tournament held at the National Baseball Congress World Series where 17 games are played over two and a half days. Find Eric Online: Twitter: @EPro04Instagram: @erockshelmets
2021-10-2831 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast17. Michael Harris: Visiting 400+ Ballparks, Attending International Games, and The Umbrella DanceMichael Harris has been to over 400 ballparks, including several in Japan and Mexico. He is a lifelong Red Sox fan living in Southern Maine. We cover his international experiences, trip planning, favorite ballparks, future travel plans, what he loves about Fenway, and what's left on his baseball bucket list. Make sure to check out the show notes page on the website for videos he's shared from some of the international games you'll hear him mention in the show: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/michael-harris/ Find Michael online: Twitter: @intheballparks...
2021-10-2134 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast16. Tom Thrash: 30 MLB/30 AAA, Ballpark Travel, and Old Yankee StadiumTom Thrash is a life-long Yankees fan who has visited all thirty ballparks, and recently just re-completed that feat with a visit to Globe Life Field in Texas. We cover his favorite and least favorite ballparks, his journey to see all 30 MLB parks and 30 AAA affiliates, how he recommends planning baseball travel, what’s left on his bucket list, and which ballparks have the best outfield views. Find Tom online: Twitter: @tthrashInstagram: @tomttake2
2021-10-1430 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast15. Dr. Shane Hunt: Owning a Baseball Team, Minor League Marketing, and Attending the 2021 All-Star GameDr. Shane Hunt is a marketing professor and Dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University. He's also a member of Top Tier Sports, the organization that recently purchased the Cleburne Railroaders — an American Association of Professional Baseball team located in North Texas. We talk about Dr. Hunt's favorite baseball memories, visiting all 30 parks, attending the 2021 All-Star Game at Coors Field, and appearing in a nationwide Chick-Fil-A Red Couch commercial.You can watch Dr. Hunt's Chick-Fil-A commercial on this episode's show notes page here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-015-shane-hunt/ Fi...
2021-10-0734 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast14. Steven Ericson: Japanese Baseball, Sports Geography, and Comparing Atlanta's BallparksSteven Ericson is a geographer and independent travel writer who recently moved to Lincoln, Nebraska after living in Japan for three years. He explains how Japanese baseball and its fans differ from the game in America. Steven also recalls his experiences at each of the three Atlanta Braves ballparks. And, we discuss "The Geography of Sports" — a college course taught by Steven covering the economical, political, and societal implications of having a sports team in a specific area. Please join me in wishing Steven good luck as he runs the London Marathon on Sunday October 3!F...
2021-09-2935 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast13. Virgil Brooks: Trash Pandas, Keeping Score, and The Solar Eclipse GameVirgil Brooks is a Trash Pandas season ticket holder who has been keeping score at ballgames for several years. He reflects on Rocket City's inaugural season, how his love for baseball developed, and his experience at the Bowling Green Hot Rods Solar Eclipse game in 2017. Find Virgil Online: Twitter: @thelostgumbelMentioned in this episode: Rocket City Trash PandasFrisco RoughRidersDanville OtterbotsMontgomery BiscuitsAltoona CurveSavannah BananasAppalachian League
2021-09-2332 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast12. Mike Sellers: Throwing a First Pitch & 161 other Baseball Bucket List ItemsOn this episode of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we chat with Mike Sellers from Cincinnati, Ohio. Mike has thrown three first pitches at MiLB games, developed his own ballpark ranking system, and even managed to organize some personal ballpark tours in 2020. He describes some of the things he's already checked off his 162 item baseball bucket list and some of the things he'd still like to do. We chat about past experiences, his favorite and least favorite ballparks, and of course, his favorite baseball memories. Find Mike Across the Web: Twitter: @puk32ellers
2021-09-1633 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast11. Suzie Hunter: Road Tripping to all 30 MLB Ballparks in One SummerThis week on The Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we speak with Suzie Hunter about her summer road trip to all 30 MLB ballparks. Not only is she living out every baseball fan's dream, she's also utilizing the trip to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. We cover how she came up with the idea, her best road trip stories, favorite parks and ballpark food along the way, and what's left on her baseball bucket list. Follow Suzie Across the Web: Twitter: @TheSuzieHunterInstagram: @thesuziehunter...
2021-09-0930 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast10. Randall Thompson: Founder & President of Dugout MugsOn this episode of the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, Anna interviews Randall Thompson, Founder and President of Dugout Mugs. We cover Randall's college and minor league career, his favorite baseball memories, what's left on his Baseball Bucket List, and of course — the origin story and success of Dugout Mugs. We also chat about Randall's favorite mug, favorite ballpark, and the company's charity work with The Mariano Rivera Foundation. Find Dugout Mugs Across the Web: Website: https://dugoutmugs.com/Instagram: @dugoutmugs Facebook: @dugoutmugTwitter: @DugoutMugs
2021-09-0235 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast9. Elizabeth Kroll: Baseball History in Omaha, Runzas, and the College World SeriesIn this week's episode of the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we're joined by Elizabeth Kroll. Elizabeth is an Omaha native and former meteorologist who shares her love of Nebraska college and minor league baseball. She also explains what it's like to have the College World Series in your backyard. We cover favorite baseball memories, what made the CWS a little different in 2021, her favorite MLB ballparks so far, and even what a Runza is. Find Elizabeth Online: Twitter: @Bitsy_KMentioned in this episode: 50 Summers DocumentaryO...
2021-08-2636 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast8. Kelly Robinson: No-Hitters, Annual Baseball Trips, and Baseball OdditiesThis week we're joined by Kelly Robinson, a Chicago resident and long-time fan of the Chicago White Sox. He and his wife are ballpark chasers who go on an extended road trip each year to visit minor league and independent ballparks. Kelly has been present for THREE no-hitters, several triple plays, historic moments, and even a few baseball oddities. We also commiserate on the difficulties of explaining the rules of baseball to newcomers, and why you should never leave a game early.Follow Kelly Online; Twitter: @kelabration
2021-08-1932 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast7. Dr. Paul Semendinger: Playing Catch on the Field of Dreams, Yankees Fandom, and "The Least Among Them"In this episode of the Baseball Bucket List Podcast we speak with Dr. Paul Semendinger. Paul is an author of several books and runs the New York Yankees blog Start Spreading the News. We talk about how his love for baseball came to be, his upcoming book The Least Among Them, and his experience of playing catch with his dad at the Field of Dreams. He also discusses what it's like to have an in-house Yankees / Red Sox rivalry, and shares some tips for visiting Yankee Stadium. Anna also gets a chance to share why she has a soft...
2021-08-1232 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast6. Adam Hazel: High School Athletics, Beer Batters, and 365 Days of CatchJoining us on this week's episode is Adam Hazel, a high school athletic director form California. Adam shares his favorite baseball memories, his favorite things about being in the teaching profession, and his quest to play 365 days of catch. He also educates Anna on the San Jose Giants and their tradition of the beer batter. Next week is the one year anniversary of the Baseball Bucket List website. To celebrate, we're going to make a huge announcement and offer our largest giveaway yet! Make sure to sign up for our mailing list to be notified of the...
2021-08-0531 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast5. Rob Nelson: Creator of Big League ChewOn today’s episode of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we speak with Rob Nelson, creator of Big League Chew. We cover how he got started with baseball, his international playing career, favorite baseball memories, and of course — how he came up with the idea of Big League Chew.Find the full show notes at: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-005-rob-nelson-creator-of-big-league-chew/If you have an idea for a great sour cherry name, tweet them to us at @BaseballBucketMentioned in this episode:Amanda McFarlane — the artist who created the softball player...
2021-07-2935 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast4. Ice Cream Helmets, Logos, and Team Name History with Paul CaputoJoining us on this episode of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast is Paul Caputo — most well known on Twitter for his collection of 300+ mini ice cream helmets. Paul is also the “go to guy” for anything you want to know about the history of minor league team names (he literally wrote the book on it).We cover how the Hartford Yard Goats and Albuquerque Isotopes got their names, as well as the design process behind one of the most iconic logos in the MiLB — The Portland Sea Dogs.Paul recounts his favorite baseball memories, including throwing...
2021-07-2232 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast3. Ballpark Hunting with Marc ViquezIn this episode of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we chat with Marc Viquez - The Ballpark Hunter. We cover his favorite ballparks (he's been to 276 and counting!), ballpark foods, baseball memories, and why a trip to Minnesota may be in order if you're a ballpark hunter yourself. Find the full show notes at https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-003-ballpark-hunting-with-marc-viquez/Find Marc across the web:Twitter: @BallparkHunterYouTube: Ballpark HunterStadium Journey articles by MarcIf you’re interested in being a guest on the show, reach out at https://baseballbucketlist.com/po...
2021-07-1531 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast2. Ed Rivera: The Dad Hat ChroniclesIn this episode of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast, host Anna DiTommaso chats with Ed Rivera about his effort to support minor league baseball — one dad hat at a time. We talk about Ed's "wheel of fate", favorite baseball memories, and the #DadHatCrew.Find Ed Rivera online: Twitter: @thedadhat216Instagram: @thedadhat216
2021-07-0832 minThe Baseball Bucket List Podcast1. Inaugural Episode: Introducing The Baseball Bucket List PodcastIn the inaugural episode of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast, host Anna DiTommaso chats baseball with her dad, Victor. Topics covered are Vic's favorite baseball memories from the 60s and 70s, his brief and awkward stint as a Yankees fan, their trip to the 2020 World Series, and a 2008 baseball trip to the northeast. If you're interested in being a guest on the show, reach out at https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast
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