The Baseball Bucket List Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this special episode of the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, come along on an unforgettable baseball adventure through the Pacific Northwest and up to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the iconic Midnight Sun Game. This trip was part of the Extra Innings Travel and Baseball Bucket List biennial tour, with stops in Seattle and a grand finale in Fairbanks for one of the sport’s most unique traditions, a 10 PM first pitch played entirely under natural light on the summer solstice. 

In this episode, you’ll hear stories and reflections from tour guests, local fans, and the starting pitcher for the visiting Anchorage Glacier Pilots. Whether the Midnight Sun Game is already on your baseball bucket list or you’re learning about it for the first time, this episode captures the magic of a truly one-of-a-kind baseball experience.

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Thomas Camilo is a Braves fan and music teacher based in Dallas. He shares how his love for the game started as a kid in North Carolina, watching the Kinston Indians with his grandfather and uncle, and how his grandmother helped turn him into a diehard Braves fan.

We chat about his approach to ballpark travel, including a last-minute solo trip to see the Oakland Coliseum before the A’s left, and a recent honeymoon stop at Rogers Centre that sparked a new excitement about eventually visiting Cooperstown. Thomas also reflects on his favorite ballpark moments and why the community around the game continues to be one of the biggest draws for him as a fan.

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Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

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

Alex shares how his ballpark chase changed as he grew up, how even his non-baseball-loving younger brother eventually got into the spirit, and how those trips inspired a broader love for exploring museums, local landmarks, and everything cities have to offer.  

We also dive into Alex’s latest goal—visiting every affiliated minor league park—and his YouTube channel, Traveling Sports Nerd, where he documents sports-fueled adventures across the country. 

Find Alex Online:
Youtube: @TravelingSportsNerd
Instagram: @TravelingSportsNerd
Twitter: @TSN_Alex 

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

Reggie Deal is an Astros fan currently living in San Marcos, Texas. He was born blind and learned to love sports via radio broadcasts. We discuss how baseball quickly rose to the top as his favorite game, how the energy of a ballpark crowd can tell you a lot about what is happening on the field, and how baseball is a lot like chess. 

We also discuss why Reggie’s friends call him Baseball Yoda and how he has a knack for tying important milestones back to baseball. Reggie also shares tips learned from his 2012 adventure where he visited all 30 MLB parks in a 30 day span, and advice on how to plan your own adventure. 

Find Reggie Online:
Twitter: @BaseballYodaWX

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

Matt Melton is a Red Sox fan who fell back in love with baseball thanks to a great experience at Fenway Park many years after the ’94 strike. He’s also a host of “That Baseball Show” which takes a look at baseball through the eyes of pop culture, social politics, and other topics on the periphery of the sport. 

Matt shares a hilarious story about the time he threw a first pitch as Whodini the Library Owl (with no hands) and shares the stories of how he and his friend each found their way back to baseball. We also hear a hot take on foul balls and the peer pressure that can accompany them. 

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Twitter: @thatbbshow

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

In our Extra Innings series, we'll catch up with previous  guests who have checked off larger items on their baseball bucket list since their last appearance on the show.

John Scukanec is a Mariners fan from Washougal, WA who recently completed his #Catch365 challenge by playing catch on the field at T-Mobile Park with Ken Griffey Jr. We chat about how that happened and what it was like for John to play catch with his hero. We also get into some of the lessons learned from a year of catch and hear some phenomenal stories about the power of human connection, and what's next now that the challenge is complete.

John started his Catch365 journey after hearing Adam Hazel talk about his own catch challenge which was inspired by Ethan Bryan's book A Year of Playing Catch.  John originally appeared on the show in episode 42,  just 24 days into his journey.


Find John Online:
Twitter: @jscukanec
Instagram: @jscukanec

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Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

Shane Bua is a Red Sox fan living in Syracuse, New York. He is entering his third season as an usher with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets. We discuss his favorite parts and stories from working in minor league baseball, the  future of historic ballparks, a very unique item on his baseball bucket list, and a hilarious story about a Doug Mirabelli t-shirt he once owned. 

Find Shane Online:
Twitter: @thatshanebua
Instagram:  @thatshanebua

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

Tom Schneider is a life-long Cubs fan currently living on Long Island, NY. He is the co-founder of Bloomberg Sports, which was a tech product that MLB franchises used to run baseball operations. We chat about some entertaining experiences Tom had with former players and owners while working on Bloomberg Sports, what it’s like to have children who are fans of rival teams, and why scouting is such a huge component of the overall health of a franchise. 

We also hear what it was like to be at the first MLB game post 9/11, and touch on where each of us thinks the next league expansion location might be. 

Find Tom Online:
Twitter: @thetomschneider

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

Jeff Ragauskis is what is known as a "Cradle Cub" and has been a huge fan of the team since he was a young kid. We discuss how he fell in love with the game, how finding intricacies throughout games and the entire season is one of the best parts of being a fan, and how All-Star Week brings fans together in some unlikely and entertaining scenarios.

We also get a description of his epic Wrigley themed basement and learn which 2016 World Series Champion Jeff's son is named after.

Visit the show notes page on our site to check out some images of Jeff's basement: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-089-jeff-ragauskis/

Find Jeff Online:
Twitter: @CandidCubs
Instagram: @jragu705

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com

Gabe Lerman is a Blue Jays fan from Toronto. He is also a big fan of Japanese baseball and provides voice-overs for the Pacific League’s English Youtube channel. We discuss how the NHL strike of ’04-’05 got him hooked on Major League Baseball, and how an epic train-based baseball adventure with his friend stoked his love for Nippon Professional Baseball. 

Gabe also shares the story of the Hanshin Tigers’ “Curse of the Colonel”, how NPB fans are supposed to choose their favorite team, and a great story about a Toronto “Baseball Hat Trick”. 

Find Gabe Online:
Twitter: @gabelerman
Link Tree: Gabe Lerman
Pacific League's YouTube Broadcast Schedule with Gabe on the call: Schedule

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com