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Earned Fun AverageEpisode 141 - Flying BoxCarsHagerstown, Maryland has been home to professional baseball for many years. The current iteration is an independent professional baseball team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball called the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. We are joined by Hagerstown's GM David Blenckstone. David shares about growing up in baseball with his father owning a team and shares his own baseball journey. Hear about the team and the stadium they play at as well as his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow the Flying Boxcars online. Hagerstown Flying Boxcars - Website: https://www/flyingboxcars.com/ 2024-11-2727 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 139 - Heading Up NorthWe go international as the Earned Fun Average heads to Vancouver Canada. Tyler Zickel joins us this week. He's the radio broadcaster and media relations for the Toronto Blue Jays High-A affiliate. Tyler tells us about his time with the Canadians and with the Fisher Cats. He tells us how he got the job calling games for the only affiliated minor league team in Canada. Tyler also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Canadians online.Vancouver Canadians - Website: https://www.milb.com/vancouverInstagram: https://www.instagram...2024-11-1334 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 138 - Flying the FlagComing to you from Flag City USA, we have Joe Fenimore. Joe is the co-founder of the Flag City Sluggers of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. They will be playing in their first season in 2025. Joe tells us how he came up with name and the logo and what it means to bring baseball to Findlay, OH. Joe shares what a successful season would mean to him and he shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Sluggers online.Flag City Sluggers - Website: https://www.flagcitysluggers.com/Facebook...2024-11-0635 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 137 - Bull In A Merchandise ShopWe are joined by Bryan Wilson this week. Bryan is the director of merchandise and team travel for the Durham Bulls. He also runs the merchandise stores for the Holly Springs Salamanders and the Greenville Yard Gnomes of the Coastal Plains League. Bryan talks about what it's like to be entrusted with the merchandise reigns of such an iconic team and logo as the Bulls. He talks all things merchandise and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Be sure to check out the Durham Bulls, Holly Springs Salamanders and the Greenville Yard Gnomes online.Durham Bulls - 2024-10-3035 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 135 - Not This Team, But The Otter OneWe were joined by Zane Clodfelter this week. Zane is the Public Address announcer for the Evansville Otters, an independent professional baseball team in the Frontier League. Zane shares his background in baseball and about the league. Zane shares about historic Bosse Field that the Otters plays at and shares a touching Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Otters online.Evansville Otters -Website: https://www.evansvilleotters.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvansvilleOtters/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evansvilleotters/ (@EvansvilleOtters)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com...2024-10-1655 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 134 - Is It Over Already?The time has come in the 2024 season. Minor League affiliated, Independent and Summer Collegiate League seasons are over, as well as the Major League Baseball regular season. In this episode, Johnny and Eric wrap up their thoughts about the season. Eric shares about his final trips of the year and they make their MLB Playoffs predictions. They also share their Proffitt & Loss for the season.Make sure to follow us online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)2024-10-0959 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 130 - Ultimate EFA Trivia ChallengeWe decide the ultimate EFA trivia champion in this head-to-head-to-head matchup. Three former guests that went 5-0 in trivia matched up in this episode's contest. Zach Proffitt, Patrick Larson and Donnie Wise battled it out and answered EFA trivia questions. Tune in to hear who the champion was.Make sure to follow them online.Donnie Wise - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)Patrick Larson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milbhathistory/ (@MiLBHistory)Twitter: https://www.twitter...2024-09-1144 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 128 - Proffitts Take TexasThe annual ProffittPalooza Jr roadtrip wrapped up recently to complete the 2024 version. This year, Eric and Shannon took two of their boys and Shannon's best friend Samantha Mundwiler. Shannon and Samantha join us on this funny trip recap episode.Johnny asks some of the burning questions about the best ballparks, best food options and some of the must visit attractions in the cities we visited.Make sure to follow Shampoolooza online.Shannon Proffitt -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srains1 (@SRains1)Samantha Mundwiler -Instagram: https...2024-08-281h 00

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 127 - Baseball: The MovieNoah Gittell joined us to talk baseball movies this week. He is the author of a book called "Baseball: The Movie". He answers some questions about some of his favorite baseball movies and what actors he'd like to meet or see play characters in future baseball movies. He also shares why he got into writing and his Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to get a copy of Noah's book and follow him online.Noah Gittell -Website: https://www.noahgittell.com/"Baseball: The Movie" book: https://www.amazon.com/Baseball-Movie-Noah-Gittell/dp/1637272642...2024-08-2139 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 126 - Time For A BreakWe reached the halfway point of the MLB season, the All Star Break, at the time of this recording. We spoke about how the first half of the season went for our teams and spoke about the All Star game and the Homerun Derby. We talk briefly about what we predict for the second half of the season and some storylines to watch for. We finish with questions that our listeners submitted and share our Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow us online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram...2024-08-141h 00

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 125 - TMac From AbileneWe head south to Abilene, Texas on this week's episode. We are joined by Terry McCutchen who is an avid supporter of the Abilene Flying Bison summer collegiate baseball team. Terry discusses baseball history in Abilene and who has inspired him to start collecting sports apparel and travel the country to watch baseball. He shares with us his catch playing journey and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Terry online.Terry McCutchen - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry.mccutchen/ (@Terry.McCutchen)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tbmccutchen (@TBMcCutchen)2024-08-0744 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 124 - Bee Jays BaseballThe National Baseball Congress World Series is in full swing at the time of this episode coming out. We talked about the 5-time national champions Liberal Bee Jays, a summer collegiate team from Liberal, KS. We were joined by board member Todd King and Head Coach Jared Mayeda. Both Todd and Coach Mayeda talk about the rich tradition of the Bee Jays, what it was like joining the Rocky Mountain Baseball League and they share their Proffitt & Loss.Make sure you follow the Bee Jays online.Liberal Bee Jays - Website...2024-07-3137 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 123 - SMetsWe were joined by Evan Stockton. Evan is the radio voice for the Syracuse Mets, the Triple-A of the New York Mets. Evan shares about some of the future NY Mets that are playing in Syracuse and shares about his love of ice cream helmets. Tune in to hear where Evan enjoys to travel in the International League and what he says are his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Syracuse Mets online. Syracuse Mets – Website: https://www.milb.com/syracuse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SyracuseMets/ (@SyracuseMets)T...2024-07-2433 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 122 - What a ShockerWe're talking NCAA Baseball this week with the Sports Information Director for Wichita State University baseball, Denning Gerig. Denning also does color commentary and some play-by-play on the radio and on ESPN+. Denning shares about his dreams of doing radio broadcasting growing up and talks about this season's Shockers team. He shares his Proffitt and also his Loss that needs to get more national attention.Make sure to follow WSU Baseball and Denning online.Denning Gerig - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GerigDenning (@GerigDenning)Wichita State University Shockers -2024-07-1751 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 118 - Young GrizzlyWe are joined again by our first ever guest, Eric's son, Zach Proffitt. Zach just finished his freshman year at Wichita Northwest High School. Zach shares about his baseball season with the JV team and recaps and previews ProffittPalooza Jr 2023 and 2024. Zach finishes up by playing Earned Fun Average trivia.Make sure to check us out online. Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/...2024-06-1942 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 115 - So FlyWe are joined this week by Brandon Bouschart, the GM of the Greeneville Flyboys of the Appalachian League. The Appy League is a summer collegiate baseball league with teams in Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.Brandon tells us about getting his start in baseball and how he ended up as the GM of the Flyboys. He tells us about the city of Greeneville, Tennessee and about the stadium the Flyboys play at. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure you follow the Flyboys on social media and check them out on their...2024-05-2928 min

Minor League Fan Club008: Minor League Fan Club Guide to Baseball Road Tripping with Eric Proffitt and Ed RiveraIn episode 008, I am joined by Eric from Earned Fun Average and Ed from The Dad Hat Chronicles to discuss our experiences and tips for traveling for minor league level baseball road trips. We talk about the joy of exploring different cities, the importance of researching and planning for road trips, and offer tips and strategies. We also share their favorite things about road trips, such as visiting different ballparks and exploring the surrounding areas. The conversation covers topics like trip length, what to bring to the ballpark, and how to make the most of rai...2024-05-2448 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 113 - ProffittPalooza 2024The annual baseball trip for the Proffitt brothers has concluded for this year. ProffittPalooza 2024 took us through Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey in mid-April. Johhny asks Eric all about the trip, from favorite foods to funniest moments.We also preview Eric's radio interview with Greg of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.Be sure to check out EFA online and ProffittPalooza as well.ProffittPalooza - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proffittpalooza/ (@ProffittPalooza)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ProffittPalooza (@ProffittPalooza)Earned Fun Average -...2024-05-1551 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 112 - American Ballpark Road TripIt's time for a road trip this week. We talk to Nick Carey about his YouTube channel, American Ballpark Road Trip. He shares where he got his love for the game from and what led him to starting his YouTube channel. From the work he's done in Minor League Baseball and the trips he's gotten to take with family, Nick has some great stories to share including his Proffitt & Loss.Check out his episodes and learn about the ballpark and the wonderful towns they're located in. Follow Nick and his channel online.2024-05-0858 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 110 - Turn Up the Music in WichitaThere's a new General Manager in Wichita. Matt Hamilton has taken over as the GM for the Wichita Wind Surge, the Double A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Matt shares about his previous experiences in baseball in Amarillo and Scranton prior to coming to Wichita. He shares what his plans are for promotions and things to do at Riverfront Stadium when fans come to the ballpark. Hear Matt's goal before he retires and his Proffitt & Loss.Follow the Wind Surge online.Wichita Wind Surge - Website: https://www.milb.com/wichita...2024-04-2438 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 108 - Back to SchoolOn this special episode, Johnny and Eric spent 3 days together in Mississippi going to some baseball games and touring collegiate campuses. They recorded live together from 3 locations. They start in Starkville, MS at a Mississippi State University baseball game. They head up to Oxford, MS to visit the University of Mississippi and record while touring the campus at Ole Miss. They finish up at the local high school stadium in Calhoun City, Mississippi.Hear about the spring break adventures and all the fun we had getting to spend some time together. We also share our Proffitt & Loss...2024-04-1039 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 107 - Not Our Real IdentityThe MLB season has officially gotten underway in 2024 as well as Triple A. Double A, High A and Single A will get underway in just a few days after the release of this episode. There have been a lot of identities that have been released this offseason. We discuss some of the alternate identities and some new Copa identities that have been released for some of the minor league teams for this season. We also share our Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to check out the identities online and share your favorites with us.MiLB: https...2024-04-0356 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 106 - Slightly Less Than Below AverageThe Bad Boy of Curved Brim Media is back! Patrick Larson joined us a few years ago just as he was starting up his MiLB Hat History Series. Hear where he's taken the series and what he's been up to lately. Patrick shares about the trips he's taken to meet both of the EFA guys and shares his Proffitt & Loss. Patrick also plays the second episode of EFA trivia. Tune in to find out how he did.Make sure to check out Patrick and his videos online.Patrick Larson - Instagram: https://www...2024-03-2750 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 105 - The Original Mardi GrasWe head to southern Mississippi to talk with Javik Blake, the radio voice of the Biloxi Shuckers. We dive deep into the new alternate food identity, the Biloxi King Cakes. Johnny and Eric are big fans and learn about how the King Cake originated in Biloxi, but are big throughout the south. Hear about Javik's career prior to landing in Biloxi and some of the big names he was able to call this past season. He shares some updates being done at the stadium and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Javik and the Biloxi Shuckers...2024-03-2029 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 104 - 2 AverageWe were thrilled to be joined once again by fellow Curved Brim Media personality, Paul Caputo, for our 2-year anniversary special. Paul hosts his own baseball podcast about team names and logos. He also writes articles for Sportslogos.net. Paul shares what he's been up to since he last joined us on our podcast a few years ago. He shares his Proffitt & Loss and answers the first ever EFA Trivia Challenge questions. Follow Paul online -Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-by-design-stories-of-minor-league-logos/id1596699979Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseballbydesign/ (@BaseballByDesign)2024-03-131h 15

Last Call BaseballEp. 146 - Special Guest Eric ProffittSpring Training starts; (4:41) We celebrate Bill Lucas of the Atlanta Braves, the first Black General Manager in baseball history; and (7:11) Special Guest Eric Proffitt, co-host of the Earned Fun Average podcast, talks Kansas City Royals and Road Trips. Drink: Shikanji Gose (Tart Lime Ale) from Dock Street Brewery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Earned Fun Average podcast on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-earned-fun-average-94537288/ Earned Fun Average podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b5Nl5cvF3JhtY6ucpXmRJ Earned Fun Average podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earned-fun-average/id1615893004 Earned Fun Average on Instagram: earnedfunavg Earned...2024-03-0441 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 101 - Fun Wives of BaseballEnglish 101, Math 101, Baseball 101. No matter which it is, the introduction to the game of baseball is told by the Fun Wives of Baseball. Melinda Bowlin and Shannon Proffitt take over episode 101 as they explain the game of baseball in their words. Tune in for the education and stay for the laughs.Follow the wives on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -...2024-02-2137 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 99 - We Got 99 Problems, But Average Ain't OneWe hand out some hardware during our second annual Mendoza Awards show. Throughout 2023 we had a wide array of guests. We awarded Mendozas in eight different categories. Make sure to tune in to hear our 2023 Proffitt & Loss and be sure to congratulate the winners of the Mendozas.Make sure you follow us online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https...2024-02-0738 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 97 - Miller PoetryWe had literary activist, E. Ethelbert Miller, on this week's episode. Ethelbert wrote a trilogy of baseball poems. He discusses his time as a professor at Howard University and how he got into writing. He discusses what 3 Negro Leagues players he would have loved to meet and what 5 baseball players he would enjoy having dinner with. Ethelbert also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Ethelbert online and get a copy of his books.E. Ethelbert Miller -Books: https://www.simonandschuster.com/search/books/_/N-/Ntt-e+ethelbert+millerFacebook: h...2024-01-2433 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 96 - Chatham AnglersWe head to the Cape this week as we talk to Mike Geylin. Mike is the GM of the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. The Cape Cod is one of the premier collegiate summer baseball leagues in the country.Mike tells us about some of the great MLB players he watched in person growing up in New York. He shares with us how he climbed the ranks to GM of the Anglers and about the ballpark they play in every summer.Mike tells us about the loaded team in 2018, how he hired...2024-01-1737 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 95 - Feeling FroggyWe were joined by the radio voice of the Everett AquaSox on this week's episode. Pat Dillon has been with the team since 1998 and has been in minor league baseball for 28 years. Pat tells us about his career prior to joining the AquaSox.He shares what it is like being the voice to the local community and who his idol was growing up. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to check out an AquaSox game at Funko Field and check out the team online.Everett AquaSox - Website: https...2024-01-1029 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 94 - Runnin' RedbirdsWe were joined this week by author and St. Louis Cardinals fan, Eric Vickrey. St. Louis Eric takes us through his recollection of becoming a Cardinals fan and what inspired him to write a book called "Runnin' Redbirds" about the 1982 world champion Cardinals. Eric shares about writing for SABR and shares his Proffitt & Loss as well. Curious what four Cardinals are on his Mount Rushmore, tune in to find out.Make sure to order a copy of Eric's book, check out his website, and follow him online.Eric Vickrey - ...2024-01-0325 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 92 - Cannon Ball!Matt Millward of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers joined us this week. Matt is the GM of the Cannon Ballers, the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Matt shared the story behind the Cannon Ballers name and what they wanted to do in bringing back the Piedmont Boll Weevils identity for select games. Matt shares some exciting news about the upcoming year and what to expect at the ballpark. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure you follow the Cannon Ballers online.Kannapolis Cannon Ballers - Website: https://www...2023-12-2030 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 91 - Eye of the StormWe had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Bartolucci. Paul works in baseball operations in the front office for the Lake Elsinore Storm, the Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.Paul shares his about his playing career, playing for the University of Nevada. He also played in professional baseball, mostly in independent professional baseball in the American Association. Paul shared about his time playing for the Wichita Wingnuts and in the NBC World Series in Wichita for the Nevada (MO) Griffons.Paul explains what the Storm mean to the local community in Lake Elsinore...2023-12-1330 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 90 - All NaturalThe radio voice of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Shawn Murnin, joined us this week. Shawn shares with us the different baseball teams he's worked for, including the Bowling Green Hot Rods, prior to moving to Springdale, Arkansas.Shawn shares who some of his broadcasting influencers have been and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Shawn and the Naturals online.Shawn Murnin - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murnin22fc/ (@Murnin22fc)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ShawnMurnin/ (@ShawnMurnin)Northwest Arkansas Naturals - ...2023-12-0632 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 89 - MC Will HandleWe had George Dinsmore on this week's episode. George is an actor and on-field emcee for the Lexington County Blowfish of the Coastal Plains League.George shares how he got the position of emcee for the Blowfish and some of the acting projects he's starred in. George also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow George and the Blowfish online.George Dinsmore - Website: https://www.georgedinsmore.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoscodin/ (@Geoscodin)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/geoscodin/ (@Geoscodin)...2023-11-2927 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 88 - Birmingham BaronsWe were joined by Birmingham Barons GM Jonathan Nelson on this week's episode. Jonathan tells us about his first two years with the Barons and what it was like when they built Regions Field. He shares what it means to the city of Birmingham to host MLB at Rickwood Field next year and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Barons online.Birmingham Barons - Website: https://www.milb.com/birmingham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhambarons/ (@BhamBarons)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BhamBarons (@BhamBarons)2023-11-2238 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 87 - Lucky HorseshoesWe are joined this week by the Chief Storyteller of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, Jamie Toole. The Lucky Horseshoes are a collegiate summer wood bat team in the Prospect League. Jamie shares with us where he's worked in his baseball career and what lead him to owning a summer collegiate team. He shares with us details about the Summer Ball Summit and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Lucky Horseshoes online.Springfield Lucky Horseshoes - Website: https://www.shoesbaseball.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoesbaseball...2023-11-1535 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 86 - It's the End of the Season as We Know ItThe end of the baseball season is upon us. Johnny and Eric take you through the final few months of the baseball season. Eric shares his ProffittPalooza 2023 trip and Johnny shares about his final game he saw in person. The guys share tentative plans for 2024 and wrap up the season with one final Proffitt & Loss. Make sure to follow Earned Fun Average online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media...2023-11-0857 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 84 - BananaLandPart two of our two part series about the Savannah Bananas takes us into our conversation with owner Emily Cole.Emily shares with us everything related to the announcement of the 2024 Banana Ball World Tour. She discusses how the tour will end next year. She shares with us details behind her children's book and the Bananas Foster program, as well as her Proffitt & Loss.Make sure you check out the Savannah Bananas online and sign up for the lottery to see them play in a city near you. Savannah Bananas -2023-10-2532 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 83 - Chief Potassium EnthusiastWe had three-time guest, The Young Professor Matt Graifer, on this week's episode. The 2023 BananaBall World Tour just concluded and we wanted to chat all things Savannah Bananas. Johnny and Eric shared their experiences about attending a BananaBall game this season in Kansas City and Birmingham, while The Young Professor shared with us the rules and plans for future world tours. YoPro also shares some personal news with us, his Proffitt & Loss for the tour and we have a special guest drop in.Make sure to follow Matt and the Savannah Bananas online.2023-10-1851 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 82 - Comeback SeasonWe had author Cam Perron on the show this week. Cam wrote a book called "Comeback Season" and explains the origins of what led him to writing the book. Cam realized there's a lot of former Negro Leagues players who hadn't been able to stay in touch with some of their former teammates, so he set out to reunite them and hosted reunions for them.Make sure you tune in to hear what Cam collected growing up and what he shares as his Proffitt & Loss.Check out Cam's website and make sure you order a...2023-10-1126 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 81 - Red ClayWe spoke with Ohio resident and sports fan, Clay Morgan, on this week's episode. Clay is a Cincinnati Reds fan and also enjoys going to Dayton Dragons baseball games.Clay shares with us his thoughts on the young and talented Reds' roster and when he thinks they'll get back to the playoffs. He lets us know which Reds' affiliate he would like to visit. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Clay online.Clay Morgan -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahclay_12 (@JeremiahClay_12)2023-10-0437 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 80 - Motorboatin'We had Buddy Bengel join us on this week's episode. Buddy is the owner of the Morehead City Marlins. The Marlins are a summer collegiate wood bat team in the Coastal Plains League. Hear the story behind Buddy's playing career and how he got into ownership for a baseball team. He shares what they're doing alongside the Bismarck Larks. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Follow the Morehead City Marlins online.Morehead City -Website: https://www.mhcmarlins.com/Marlins Team Store: https://www.shopmhcmarlins.comMotorboaters...2023-09-2740 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 79 - Saints of BaseballWe had the St. Paul Saints radio broadcaster on this week's episode. Saint Paul is the Triple A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Sean Aronson has been with the Saints for many years and tells us what the transition from Independent Professional baseball to Triple A baseball was like. Sean shares a funny story about a preseason game with the Saints and shares his outlook on baseball in 10 years. Sean also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Follow the St Paul Saints online.St. Paul Saints - Website: https://www.milb.com/st-paul 2023-09-2048 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 78 - 3 2 DesignsWe were joined by graphic designer Brandon Lamarche on this week's episode. Brandon got his start while working for the Bowling Green Hot Rods. He helped design some of their logos, including their recent brand refresh. Brandon explains how he got involved with other minor league teams and designing some of their alternate identities.Brandon shares what his ideal brand design would be and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to check out Brandon's work on his Instagram and his website.Brandon Lamarche - Website: https://www.32designs.net/Instagram: h...2023-09-1330 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 77 - Last CallLast Call! Last Call for Alcohol! We had Dorian on our podcast this week. Dorian is a fellow podcaster and hosts the Last Call Baseball podcast.Dorian tells us about his experience at the World Baseball Classic and what his dream collegiate baseball team is to see.He shares how he got started with the podcast and his Proffitt & Loss.Follow Dorian on social media and check out his podcast.Dorian -Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-call-baseball/id1534604446Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-09-0634 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 76 - Baseball PoetryWe had the pleasure of speaking with author and poet Sandra Marchetti on this week's episode. Sandy wrote a book called "Aisle 228", a collection of poems about the Chicago Cubs.Sandy tells us about when she started writing and takes us through the process of writing the poems. She also tells about getting the opportunity to be on the radio with a couple Minor League Baseball broadcasters.Hear Sandy discuss her Proffitt & Loss and then make sure your order a copy of her book and follow her online.Sandra Marchetti -"...2023-08-3034 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 75 - First Half TripsJohnny and Eric discuss the first half of the baseball season in regards to the travel they've taken to see baseball games. Eric discusses ProffittPalooza Jr and previews ProffittPalooza 2023. Johnny shares his experience at the games he's gone to this season also.The boys share their Proffitt & Loss as well.Follow us online.Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https...2023-08-2340 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 74 - Fooser SportsWe had Ryan Foose of Fooser Sports Design on this week's episode of The Earned Fun Average podcast. Ryan takes us back to what led him to getting into graphic design. We talk a lot about his work on the Jackson Rockabillys logo and how he got involved with the Copa de la Diversion initiative.Ryan discusses what his dream project would be and also shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to check out Ryan's work on his website and follow him on social media.Ryan Foose -Website: https://www...2023-08-1629 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 73 - Sock Puppets & CubsAn up-and-coming star in baseball joined us this week. Jordan Schachterle currently works for the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Jordan takes us through some of the day-to-day duties she has with the I-Cubs and tells us all about her time broadcasting on the radio for the Burlington Sock Puppets of the Appalachian League.Hear Jordan's stories of her love for sports growing up and what she shares as her Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Iowa Cubs on social media to see Jordan's recap videos and follow her online...2023-08-0930 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 72 - BricktownWe head to Bricktown this week as we speak with the Oklahoma City Dodgers radio broadcaster, Alex Freedman. Alex takes us through a crazy late season moment at the ballpark last season and why it was one of his most memorable calls on the radio.He tells us all about Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and what it was like with the transition to a new nickname and brand.Hear his Proffitt & Loss and be sure to follow the OKC Dodgers and Alex on social media.Alex Freedman -Twitter: https...2023-08-0234 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 71 - Storm WarningWe had one of our own from the Twitter community join us this week. Chris Storm is a college professor and loves incorporating baseball logos into the lessons he teaches. He talks about his time working in minor league sports and even shares that he's been to the fabled city of Wheeler, Mississippi.Chris talks about his hat collection and about Thomas Headison. Chris does a baseball trip each summer and just wrapped up his Super Dakota Baseball Week just prior to the episode being released. Make sure you tune in to see...2023-07-2628 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 70 - Buttery and Flaky BiscuitsWe had Chris Adams-Wall join us on this week's episode. At the time of the recording, Chris was the radio play-by-play announcer for the Montgomery Biscuits. He has now joined the pre and post game show for the parent club, the Tampa Bay Rays. Chris talks about this time in baseball, including what lead him to getting to call games on the radio for Montgomery. He also tells us about Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow Chris and the Biscuits online.Chris Adams-Wall -Twitter...2023-07-1930 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 69 - Glow in the DarkJohn Kocis Jr is the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Columbia Fireflies, the Single-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.John takes us through his broadcasting career and what led him to writing a book with stories from fellow radio broadcasters.Hear about Segra Park and hear John's Proffitt & Loss.Follow the Columbia FireFlies and John online.John Kocis Jr. -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JKocsis8/ (@JKocis8)Book: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Play-Minors-Profiles-Broadcasters/dp/1476691444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NDDH8W9MRML&keywords=play+by+play+from+the+...2023-07-1236 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 68 - Uncle SamBatting clean up for The Show Before The Show is Sam Dykstra. Sam is a reporter for MLB Pipeline and MiLB and helps ranks minor league prospects. We dove into his ranking process and talk some of the current big names to watch for in the minor leagues.We discuss The Show Before The Show podcast MiLB he hosts with Tyler Maun, Ben Hill and Josh Jackson. Sam also discusses his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure you check out the podcast and check out Sam online.Sam Dykstra - Twitter: https...2023-07-0539 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 66 - A Season With MomAuthor, Doctor, Pickleball enthusiast and overall sports fan, Katie Russell Newland, joined us on this week's episode. Katie is the author of "A Season with Mom" where she chronicles her journey across all 30 MLB ballparks with letters she wrote to her late mother. Katie had also gone through her own cancer journey a few years earlier.Hear Katie share the story behind the book and what her Proffitt and Loss are in baseball.Follow Katie online and order a copy of her book.Katie Russell Newland -Website: https://www.katierussellnewland.c...2023-06-2130 min

Eat Shop Waste NotLearn About Stone Ground Grains with the Old MillIn this special interview episode, I talk with Jimmy Proffitt from the Old Mill in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We discuss how the Old Mill grinds their flours, grits, and cornmeal the old fashion way with stones. We also talk about the importance of properly storing these stone ground products so that they don't go rancid on you. Jimmy shares his recipe for cornbread that is simple and tasty! Check out our show notes page for the full transcript and more.2023-06-1626 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 62 - Yeah MaunWe had the pleasure of speaking with Tyler Maun on this week's episode. Tyler works for MLB Pipeline and does work with Minor League Baseball. He hosts The Show Before The Show podcast about MiLB. Tyler recently called some of the World Baseball Classic games on TV. He also does TV and radio for The University of Denver.Hear Tyler's Proffitt & Loss and what his hat collection means to him.Make sure to follow Tyler online.Tyler Maun - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylermaunpxp/ (@TylerMaunPxP)Twitter...2023-05-2440 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 60 - Nutty BuddiesThe very talented Jesse Goldberg-Strassler joined us on this week's episode. Jesse is the radio broadcaster for the High-A affiliate of the Oakland A's, the Lansing Lugnuts.Jesse tells us about his broadcasting career, the Lugnuts ballpark and shares his Proffitt & Loss. He also shares the story behind the books he's written.Follow the Lugnuts and Jesse online and order his books.Lansing Lugnuts -Website: https://www.milb.com/lansingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lansinglugnuts/ (@LansingLugnuts)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LansingLugnuts (@LansingLugnuts)2023-05-1031 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 59 - Carolina On My MindDavid C. Ruckman joined us this week to chat about the Charlotte Knights rebrand and what promotion he would do for a baseball team.David is a graphic designer, videographer, and consultant amongst others. He shares some of the work he's done and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow David online. David C. Ruckman - Website: https://www.davidruckmancreative.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidruckmanFacebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidruckmanInstagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidruckman (@DavidCRuckman)...2023-05-0338 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 58 - Simon SaysThe great Dan Simon joins us this week. Dan has his own sports brand identity development firm called Studio Simon.Dan is known for his work designing the logo for the Savannah Bananas, Daytona Tortugas, Memphis Redbirds and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers amongst many others.He gives us a brief overview of how he got into sports brand designing and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Follow Dan online and check out his work on his website.Dan Simon -Website: https://www.studiosimon.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-04-2636 min

Business UnveiledHow Accountability and Experience Drive Transformative ChangeI was honored to be interviewed by The Decision by EO Nashville podcast. If you have been a long term listener of Business Unveiled, you have heard me mention EO just a few times!! The Entrepreneur Organization is one of the best investments I have ever made as a business owner. The Decision by EO Nashville podcast was started by the EO Nashville chapter, out of the curiosity of how we can make better decisions with the help of the forum experience. A forum is similar to an advisory board, we share experiences and help each other...2023-04-2043 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 56 - ChiDogFoolChicago Dogs superfan Mike Trippi joined us for this fun episode this week. The Chicago Dogs are an independent professional baseball team in the American Association.Mike tells us how he fell in love with the Chicago Dogs and tells us all about Impact Field. He also shares some of his favorite uniforms in the league and his Proffitt & Loss.Follow Mike and the Chicago Dogs online.Mike Trippi - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chidogfool/ (@ChiDogFool)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chidogfool/ (@ChiDogFool)Chicago Dogs...2023-04-1230 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 55 - McGee and MeWe had the absolute pleasure of having a bestselling author, senior writer for ESPN, and one half of Marty & McGee, join us on this week's special episode. Ryan McGee wrote a book that dropped April 4th, titled "Welcome to the Circus of Baseball" about his time working for the Asheville Tourists. Ryan gives us an overview of his new book, how he became a big minor league baseball enthusiast and what it's like working alongside Marty Smith and other legendary sports writers and TV personalities. Ryan also shares with us his Proffitt & Loss.2023-04-0529 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 54 - Cat Scratch Disco FeverWe had the President and CEO of the Uwharrie Wampus Cats and the Carolina Disco Turkeys, Greg Sullivan, join us on this week's episode. The Disco Turkeys are a well known independent collegiate summer baseball team, but Greg and his ownership group wanted to bring another opponent in for the Disco Turkeys to play. The Wampus Cats will play their games in Albemarle, North Carolina.Greg tells us about the ballpark the Wampus Cats will being playing in and where they pull their pool of players from to round out the rosters for both teams. H...2023-03-2925 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 51 - Rock This TownThe newest member of the collegiate summer league Prospect League is the Jackson Rockabillys, playing their home games in Jackson, Tennessee. We are joined by the President and CEO of the Rockabillys, Dennis Bastien.Dennis tells us about the Prospect League and what type of players you'll get to see when you watch a game. He also takes us through the name the team process and how they came to be the Rockabillys. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss in his many years spent in baseball.Follow the Jackson Rockabillys online.Rockabillys -2023-03-0825 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 49 - The Maine EventWe are joined this week by Emma Tiedemann of the Portland Sea Dogs. Emma is the play-by-play radio broadcaster for all Sea Dogs home and away games.Emma shares a little about the team and the stadium that they play at. She also shares who her radio influences are and her Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Sea Dogs and Emma online.Emma - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmatieds/ (@EmmaTieds)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/emmatieds (@EmmaTieds)Portland Sea Dogs -W...2023-02-2226 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 48 - The Cloudbuster NineWe spoke with author Anne R. Keene this week. She is the author of the book "The Cloudbuster Nine (The Untold Story of Ted Williams and the Baseball Team That Helped Win World War II)."Anne tells us about the preface of the book and how her dad was involved in the story. Anne also shares with us other stories about history and baseball and what her Proffitt & Loss were.Make sure you get a copy of Anne's book and follow her online.Anne R. Keene - Website: https...2023-02-1527 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 47 - Ghosts of the MinorsWe spoke with Josh Jackson this week. Josh is a writer, editor and producer for MLB and MiLB. He writes for MLB Pipeline and hosts the Ghosts of the Minors segment on The Show Before The Show podcast. He also has the Josh Interrupts segment in Ben Hill's weekly newsletter.Hear how Josh comes up with the fictional teams for the Ghosts of the Minors segment, what position Josh held while working in Minor League Baseball and what his Proffitt & Loss are.Follow Josh and his work online.Josh Jackson - ...2023-02-0832 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 46 - Northern Star of Helmet CollectingWe had the "Godfather of Ice Cream Helmets" join us on this week's show. Eric Lichtenberg is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He shares about his love for the Minnesota Twins and the St Paul Saints. He tells us how he got into collecting ice cream helmets and how being a graphic designer has grown his passion and collection over the years.Hear Eric's Proffitt & Loss, check out his website and follow him on Twitter.Eric Lichtenberg -Website: https://www.elichtenberg.com/ehc/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com...2023-02-0128 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 45 - Salt CityWe had Salt City's own Shane Bua join us this week to talk all about his job with the Syracuse Mets. Shane shares some fun major league players he's seen on rehab while working for the S'Mets.Shane tells us about his love for the Red Sox and his thoughts on the move Fever Pitch.Hear his Proffitt & Loss and be sure to follow the Syracuse Mets and Shane online.Syracuse Mets -Website: https://www.milb.com/syracuse/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syracusemets/ (@SyracuseMets)Twitter...2023-01-2528 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 43 - Old Fort Baseball CoWe are joined by Logan Wiening from Fort Wayne, Indiana on this week's episode. Logan is the founder of Old Fort Baseball Co, a baseball apparel store, that dives into the rich baseball history of Fort Wayne and others. Logan shares about his collaboration with the Baseball Mappers guys on their Support Local Baseball products.Hear Logan's story about learning graphic design on his own and hear what his Proffitt and Loss are.Visit Logan's website and follow him online -Website: https://www.oldfortbaseballco.com/ Instagram: https://www...2023-01-1130 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 39 - From Z's to BreezeTim Grubbs joined us on this week's EFA episode. Tim called New Orleans Zephyrs and New Orleans Baby Cakes games for 17 years and is the current radio broadcaster for the Wichita Wind Surge. Tim tells us about his transition from New Orleans to Wichita and who some of his radio influences were growing up.He also discusses Walk-Off City and shares his Proffitt & Loss with us.Follow the Wichita Wind Surge and Tim online.Tim Grubbs -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrtimgrubbs (@MrTimGrubbs)...2022-12-1433 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 36 - Coney Island LifeKeith Raad joined us on our podcast this week. Keith is the radio broadcaster for the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High A affiliate of the New York Mets. Keith talks about his New York radio broadcaster influences and shares his Proffitt & Loss. He also talks about Maimonides Park and the roller coasters beyond the outfield wall, including the famous Cyclone roller coaster.Follow Keith and the Brooklyn Cyclones online.Cyclones -Website: Brooklyn Cyclones | MiLB.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooklyncyclones/ (@BrooklynCyclones)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bkcyclones/ (@BKCyclones)2022-11-2327 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 29 - Rev It UpThis week we are joined by the Vice-Ambassador for the Danville Otterbots from the state of New York. Chris Vande Bunte is an avid card and sports memorabilia collector. He is also a season-ticket holder for the Tri-City ValleyCats.Chris shares his Proffitt & Loss and turns a double play with us. Follow Chris online -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnrev (@cnrev)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)2022-10-0542 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 27 - People Will Come LynnWe were joined by Iowa resident Lynn Smith on this week's episode. Lynn was able to attend the Field of Dreams minor league game as a fan and worked at the stadium during the major league game. She tells us all about her experiences in Dyersville.She also tells us about her American Pickers experience and shares a unique spin on her Proffitt & Loss.Follow Lynn on social media to keep up with her ice cream helmet collection and her baseball travels -Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iaskiheho/ (@iaskiheho)...2022-09-2132 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 25 - The Real Housewives of EFAThe Silver Anniversary episode is here!We had the absolute pleasure of being joined by Johnny's wife Melinda and Eric's wife Shannon for this fun chat about baseball. Both of them share how they got into the game of baseball and their thoughts on their husbands starting a podcast together. We'll hear their Proffitt & Loss and they turn a double play with what they're grateful for.Follow Earned Fun Average online -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)2022-09-0731 min

Earned Fun AverageEpisode 23 (Part 2) - Ice Cream of the Back to the FutureJoin Johnny and Eric this week for part two of their interview with Paul Caputo.Paul is an avid ice cream sundae helmet collector and a huge fan of Minor League Baseball logos. Because of his love of logos and team names he has started his own podcast called Baseball By Design. He takes you deep into the backstories with graphic designers and baseball teams to share how exactly these teams come up with their names and logos.In this episode he shares his thoughts on Dippin' Dots and takes us through the process of...2022-08-2435 min

The DHC PodcastEric Proffitt of The Earned Fun Average PodcastSend us a textOn this episode, I got to talk with my good friend Eric Proffitt of the Earned Fun Average podcast. We talked about his love for all Wichita baseball, his Kansas City Royals, how he started his podcast as well as his trip he does wit his brother Joe. Eric Proffitt Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPro04 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epro04/Earned Fun Average podcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earned-fun-average/id1615893004 Twitter: https://twitter.com/EarnedFunAvgThe Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Support the showMake sure to foll...2022-08-2245 min