Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Baseball Bucket List Podcast
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| 182. Solstice Special: Ride Along on the PNW Tour and Midnight Sun Game in Alaska | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
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. Find Extra Innings Travel Online: Find Baseball Bucket List Online: This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 181. Thomas Camilo: Family Baseball Roots, Minor League Love & A Solo Trip to Oakland | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:38:53 | |
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. Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
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| 173. Alex Haenke: Tigers Family Fandom, Road Trip Rituals, & The Next Big Chase | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:42:30 | |
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: Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
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| 93. Reggie Deal: Baseball Yoda, 30 Parks in 30 Days, & Life as a Blind Baseball Fan | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
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:
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| 92. Matt Melton: Foul Ball Hot Takes, Fantastic Fenway, & Winging a First Pitch | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:34:39 | |
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. Find That Baseball Show Online:
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| Extra Innings: We "Catch" Up with John Scukanec | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:45:10 | |
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. | |||
| 91. Shane Bua: Cribbage, Columbia, & a Confusing Seventh-inning Stretch | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:31:57 | |
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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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| 90. Tom Schneider: Bloomberg, Bonilla, & Scouting as the Lifeblood of a Franchise | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:41:09 | |
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: This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 89. Jeff Ragauskis: Cradle Cubs, Memory Marks from Wrigley, & An Awesome Ballpark Basement | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:43:54 | |
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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 88. Gabe Lerman: Toronto Hat Tricks, The Curse of the Colonel, & Visiting all 12 NPB Stadiums by Train | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:36:38 | |
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:
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| 87. Spencer Schwartz: 24 Years of Bleacher Seats, Being a Part of History & How Fans are United by Caps | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:43:57 | |
Spencer Schwartz is a 24-year Yankees season ticket holder currently living in central New Jersey. We discuss how, thanks to Reggie Jackson, he fell in love with baseball and the New York Yankees as a kid, what led him to lose touch with the team for a brief time, and how he found his way back to the franchise. We also touch on how each baseball season can be representative of chapters in our lives, and what it’s like to have friends who are fans of rival teams. Spencer is very involved in Hat Twitter and shares the story behind his fitted cap collection, and his #UnitedByCaps and #CapOfTheDay Twitter posts. We also discuss his newfound appreciation of Australian Baseball, and what is left to check off of his Baseball Bucket List.
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| 86. Tom Rauen: Entrepreneurship, an Epic Baseball AirBnB, & a Bragworthy Bloop Single | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:34:25 | |
Tom Rauen is a life-long Cubs fan from Dubuque, Iowa. He’s the founder of the company 1-800-Tshirts which has created apparel for several teams and players. We chat about how he wanted to make sure he started a business that would tie into baseball, what he loves about attending All-Star Week, and about the time he and some of his friends rented out the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium as an AirBnB and tried out the pitching machines. Tom is also a partner at the Field of Dreams. He shares what got him interested in the site, what it’s like to play against Hall of Famers, and why it’s important to preserve the Field of Dreams nostalgia he enjoyed as a kid growing up in Iowa. Find Tom Online:
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| 85. Bruce McClure: Playing a Minor League Mascot, Baseball Memories as Medicine & Why What You Think About SABR is Probably Wrong | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:37:06 | |
Bruce McClure lives in New Hampshire and grew up attending Red Sox games at Fenway with his dad. He is a membership ambassador for the Society for American Baseball Research, the chair of the Northern New England Chapter, and manages the social media for an incredible group called the SABR Baseball Memories Committee. We discuss why the perception most people have of SABR is incorrect, how there is something for everyone, and how helping Alzheimers patients reminisce about baseball memories can improve quality of life. We also discuss what it’s like to work in the minor leagues, the perks of being a SABR member, and what about Citi Field made a double header an incredible experience for Bruce and his wife Molly. Find Bruce Online:
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| 172. John Foster: 29 Ballparks from 30,000 feet, A Lifetime of Reds Fandom, & Crashing the 1990 World Series | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:31:05 | |
John Foster is a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan from Long Island, New York. Despite growing up deep in Mets and Yankees territory, John’s fandom was born from the Big Red Machine and a legendary on-field brawl during the 1973 NLCS. Since then, he’s stayed loyal to the Reds—no matter how long the rebuild. John shares how his job as a flight attendant has helped him chase ballparks across the country, allowing him to visit 29 out of 30 MLB stadiums (with Truist Park still on the list). We talk about how the game has changed over time, his recent shift in perspective after a health scare, and how he’s come to appreciate baseball—and ballpark chasers—even more deeply. Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
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| 84. Bobby Brett: The Family Business of Baseball, The Brett Brothers, & The Charm of The Minor Leagues | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:39:27 | |
Bobby Brett, along with his family, owns three Minor League Baseball teams (The Spokane Indians, The Tri-City Dust Devils, and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes) as well as the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League. We discuss what it’s like to be involved in the business of sports ownership, what about Spokane charmed him into purchasing The Indians back in the mid ‘80s, and all about the wonderful partnership the ball club has with the Spokane Tribe of Indians. We also touch on what it was like to grow up in the baseball power house of El Segundo, California, he and his brothers’ pro baseball careers, watching his brother George become a Hall of Famer and why he loves the world of minor league baseball. Find Bobby’s Teams Online:
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| 83. Dan Simon: Sports Branding, Becoming a Fan of The Bombers & a Huge Reveal | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:52:20 | |
Dan 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 82. Reggie Duvalsaint: "Get Your Beer Here!" — Attempting To Be the First Vendor to Work all 30 Ballparks | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:36:39 | |
Reggie Duvalsaint lives in Philadelphia but spends plenty of time on the road working towards his goal of being the first beer vendor to work the seats in all 30 MLB parks. We discuss how a Craigslist ad for the 2017 All Star Game got him started on this journey, where the best fans are, some trends in the adult beverage industry, and what it's like to watch huge moments play out from the aisle. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 81. Mark Stevens: Developing a Soft Spot for the O’s, Addressing Problems With the Game & Writing "The Fireballer" | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:36:46 | |
Mark Stevens is the author of several successful crime novels and recently released his first work of sports fiction, The Fireballer. We discuss how his love for the game started with a transistor radio, some of his favorite baseball memories both as a fan and as a journalist, and about the creative process of writing a novel. We also get into some of the issues with today's game and some big decisions that may be down the road for Major League Baseball. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 80. Patrick Larson: A Fandom Deciding Email, Singing the National Anthem & The Magic of Slowing Down at a Ballgame | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:38:36 | |
Patrick Larson is a Toronto Blue Jays Fan living in the Atlanta, Georgia area. He's a member of Curved Brim Media and the host of the weekly short form video series Minor League Baseball Hat History. We discuss how an email from José Cruz Jr influenced his fandom, what it was like to sing the National Anthem at a Gwinnett Stripers game, and how baseball gives us a chance to slow down and escape the everyday hustle and bustle. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 79. Lynn Smith: Indy Ball, the MiLB Field of Dreams & Watching a Wild Comeback | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:37:43 | |
Lynn Smith is an avid independent and minor league baseball fan from Iowa. We discuss what makes those lower levels of play great, and what it was like to attend the MiLB Field of Dreams game last summer. Lynn also shares some great baseball memories she made with her mom, and a story about the time she watched the University of Iowa make a major comeback against Indiana. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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| 78. Kevin Negaard: Catch in 5 Countries, Throwing with Greats, & Why Every Kid Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:35:32 | |
Kevin Negaard is a Cardinals fan from Sioux City, Iowa. He is currently nearing the end of a quest to play 365 days of catch in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Miracle League, which you can follow along with and support at wannahaveacatch.org. We discuss how he got started on this journey, some of his best catch stories, and the benefits of playing catch. We also get into how important catch is for kids, why every child deserves a chance to play baseball, and how Dustin Rhoades and his son Kayden are changing the world with adaptive equipment for kids with disabilities. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 77. Jeremy Cahnmann: McGwire's 70th, Baseball Trivia & The Soul of America | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:41:29 | |
Jeremy 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". This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 76. Tom Guiry: Pickup Baseball, Old Yankee Stadium & Being Scotty Smalls | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:27:32 | |
Tom Guiry is a Yankees fan currently living in Myrtle Beach, SC. Tom is well known for playing Scotty Smalls in the hit movie The Sandlot, which is nearing its 30 year anniversary. We discuss how his uncle used to take Tom and his brother to baseball games at Yankee and Shea Stadiums, and how playing pickup games in the street with his friends and older brother developed his love for the game. Tom also shares some behind the scenes stories about filming the movie, his favorite scene, and how the cast keeps in touch. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 75. Dave Wills: Playing College Ball, Reporting for Sports Phone & Becoming the Voice of the Tampa Bay Rays | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:44:03 | |
Dave Wills has been the radio play-by-play announcer for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2005. We discuss how growing up in the Chicago area listening to great sportscasters like Jack Brickhouse and Harry Caray influenced him towards his own broadcasting career. You'll also hear about Dave's route to becoming the voice of the Tampa Bay Rays, the build up to that magical 2008 Rays season, and what it was like to call ballgames from monitors during the pandemic. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| Extra Innings: Gabe Lerman — Writing the Playbook for Japanese Baseball Travel Adventures | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:43:34 | |
In this episode of Extra Innings on the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we reconnect with Gabe Lerman, a Blue Jays fan and Japanese baseball aficionado from Toronto. Gabe recently authored The JapanBall Travel Guide to Japanese Baseball, a comprehensive resource for planning your own baseball adventures in Japan. We dive into his motivation for creating the guide, his 2019 trip that sparked the idea, and how it bridges the gap between full-service tours and independent travel.
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| 74. Derek Jones: All the Parks in 30 Days, An Upper Deck Souvenir & Traveling the US by Car | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:41:11 | |
Derek Jones is a Braves fan currently living in the Cincinnati area. In 2021, he and his friend Kevin set out to fulfill a life-long dream of seeing all 30 ballparks in 30 days. We discuss the planning that went into their trip, are told some funny stories from along the way, and discuss the parks Derek found underwhelming and surprising. We also hear about his new tradition of seeing the final game in each ballpark, and what he still wants to check off on his baseball bucket list. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 73. Joseph R. Guzman: Baseball After Brain Surgery, the Draft Process, & the Life of an Agent/Adviser | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:34:43 | |
Joseph R. Guzman is an adviser/agent with the LA based Empowerment Sports Group. We discuss how Joseph's own baseball journey was impacted by a need for brain surgery, and how that experience helped him realize that he wanted to help coach and guide young athletes. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 72. Charles Westcott: Baseball in Montréal, Balconville, & The Ebb and Flow of the Game | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:35:25 | |
Charles Westcott currently lives in South Florida, but grew up in the suburbs of Montréal, Canada as a fan of the Expos. After the franchise moved to Washington DC, Charles began following his local team, the Tampa Bay Rays who he still favors today. We discuss baseball in Montréal, memories from Olympic Stadium, how he felt about the potential split season, and the cyclical nature of baseball. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 71. Anthony Caldwell: Best Baseball Views, Falling Back in Love with the Game, & The Perfect Baseball Day | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:37:38 | |
Anthony Caldwell is an Astros fan currently living in San Antonio, Texas. We chat about how his love of the game started at a young age thanks to his baseball loving family, why he thinks watching a game from the 3B side is best, and about coastal city neighborliness between the Astros and the Rays. We also get into what it was like to see the Astros win the 2017 World Series, how several special moments in his life coincided with that time, and how the infamous cheating scandal impacted Anthony and the Astros fan base. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 70. Charles Dennis: Seeing All of the Affiliated Parks, Sitting on the Monster, & Honoring Dad with 51 Stubs | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:35:54 | |
Charles 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 69. Scott Evans: The Inspiration Behind 'The Sandlot' | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:46:08 | |
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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 68. Alex Kratochwill: Life in Baltimore, Baseball in Communities, & Ballpark Punks | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:30:13 | |
Alex 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 67. Spencer McCann: Baseball Photography, Beach Dogs, & A Life Changing Home Run | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:33:15 | |
Spencer 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 66. Tommy Schaff: MLB First Pitches, Investing in The Field of Dreams, & "The United Nations of Baseball" | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:31:17 | |
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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 65. Logan Wiening: Historic Fort Wayne, Working in Minor League Sports, & Checking Off a Wrigley Bucket List Item | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:36:48 | |
Logan 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| Extra Innings: Kelly & Christina Robinson — Major Nerds for the Minor Leauges | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:50:49 | |
In this episode of Extra Innings, we catch up with Kelly and Christina Robinson, a husband-and-wife duo whose passion for baseball has taken them on countless road trips and adventures over the years. Together, they’ve visited over 182 ballparks, collected unique memorabilia like plush mascots and team caps, and shared their love for the game through the creation of CBM's newest platform—the Minor League Nerd YouTube channel and podcast. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 64. Ben Lampron: Red Sox, Radio, & The Purest Forms of Baseball | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:37:13 | |
Ben 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 63. Dave Elbrecht: A Wild Night in Havana, Visiting All 30 Parks, & The Magical Summer of '97 | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:37:38 | |
Dave 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 62. Dan Charest: Honkbal, Hurling, & Baseball Around the Globe | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:33:01 | |
Dan 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 61. Allan Creasy: Baseball Tattoos, Wrestling as a Baseball Character & Racing as a Mascot | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:34:58 | |
Allan 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 60. Leon DeHaven: Hawaii, Japanese Baseball, & Ozzie's "Bad Hop" Play | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:31:43 | |
Leon 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 59. Matt & Tom Burns: Father & Son, a Shared Love of Baseball, & Mapping the Path Through the Pacific Northwest | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:37:16 | |
Matt 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 58. Jennifer Oddo: Chipper Jones, Giant Checks, & Cooperstown Induction Weekend | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:31:49 | |
Jennifer 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 57. Anna DiTommaso: Recapping My Trip to the 2022 MLB All-Star Game | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:28:21 | |
My 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 56. John Herbert & Josh Gentry: Rangers, Mirages, & Itinerary-Free Ballpark Travel | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:36:35 | |
John 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". This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 55. John Racanelli: Reminiscing with Biittner, Triple Peanuts & SABR's Landmarks Research Committee | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:32:50 | |
John 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 171. Marc & Nate Wolpoff: Catching Memories, Home Run Derby Dreams, & All-Star Game Adventures | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:40:26 | |
Marc and Nate Wolpoff are a father-son duo from San Diego. Together, they’ve visited all 30 MLB ballparks, attended multiple All-Star Games, and created lifelong memories centered around the sport. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 54. Tarri Haina: Three Games in a Day, The Bluegrass World Series, & Becoming Stadiumman | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:35:07 | |
Tarri 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 53. Dave Hyett: Fightin' Phils, Wall Ball, & Traveling Around the Horn | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:39:15 | |
Dave 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. This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||
| 52. Three Lessons From The First Year of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:21:06 | |
Believe 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! This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network: | |||