Best Anna DiTommaso Podcasts (2024)

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159. Richard Sullivan: Baseball and Art, Getting Drafted, & Working with Watercolors 45:22

2d ago45:22

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Richard 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 whil…

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Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic 47:10

4d ago47:10

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Minor League Baseball has gotten a flurry of attention the national media as team rebrands have gone viral on social media. Tess DeMeyer, staff editor for The Athletic, who authored an article that was published online in The Athletic and in print in The New York Times, joins the podcast to talk about what she learned in her extensive research for …

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158.Mike Ritz: Watching History from a High Rise, Being Forced to Visit all the Ballparks, & Playing in The Broadway Show League 33:39

9d ago33:39

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Mike Ritz is a Pirates fan living in New York City. Though he was born and raised on Long Island, he became a fan of the Pirates thanks to seeing Roberto Clemente play in a game at Shea Stadium back when Mike was a kid. We chat about how a marketing job once forced him to visit each ballpark several times over, what the adult softball scene is like…

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Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators 39:04

11d ago39:04

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The collegiate summer level Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators turned a community mascot that dates back nearly half a century into an identity for a brand-new baseball team. The Mardi Gras-themed alligator doubles as a symbol of the town and a logo for the team. Guests include: Aaron Castete, Marketing and Communications Manager, Lake Charles Gumbeaux G…

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157. Eugene McMahon: From London to Milwaukee, Baseball as a Second Language, & Why Baseball and English Football Have More in Common Than You Think 39:13

16d ago39:13

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Eugene McMahon is a Milwaukee Brewers fan from London, England. He found his love for baseball a little differently than many fans do, through a love of literature, thanks to a particularly captivating description of Bobby Thompson’s “Shot Heard Round the World” in a novel he was reading. As he continued to delve deeper into baseball journalism and…

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Somerset Patriots (and the Jersey Diners) 58:34

18d ago58:34

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The Double-A Somerset Patriots have a serious, patriotic brand that befits their new affiliation with the New York Yankees. But their whimsical Jersey Diners alternate brand took the minor world by storm this offseason. This episode features both identities! Guests include: Dave Marek, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Somerset Patriots, Twitter …

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156. Andrew Iden: A New Era for the O’s, What the Minor Leagues Do Well, & Why Winning Feels So Much Better After Sticking Through the Lean Years 46:07

23d ago46:07

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Andrew Iden is an Orioles fan living in Atlanta, GA. Originally from the Washington, DC area, Andrew became an O’s fan at a young age, and has stayed a fan of the team even after moving out of the area. We discuss the shifting of the local fandom that took place when the Nationals came to town, Andrew’s ballpark travel, and what he finds appealing …

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Spokane Indians 41:11

27d ago41:11

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The High A Spokane Indians collaborate with the Spokane Tribe of Indians to create a respectful partnership that includes the team's brand and its alternates. Guests include: Otto Klein, Owner, Spokane Indians Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast …

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Extra Innings: Matt & Tom Burns' Epic Baseball Roadtrip Tradition 43:18

29d ago43:18

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In this episode of Extra Innings, we welcome back father-son duo Matt and Tom Burns. We primarily discuss their 2023 summer baseball trip through the Mid Atlantic, where they saw 20 games in 21 days. You’ll hear from Matt and Tom how the pair makes sure to hit the cultural hot spots and local institutions of every town they pass through. They also …

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155. Gio Fraraccio: Completing the Quest at Coors, An Infamous Tweet, & Why You Should Never Leave a Game Early 35:55

1M ago35:55

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Gio Fraraccio is a Rays fan from the Tampa Bay area. He got started with baseball as a kid, thanks to the 1980s Cardinal broadcast team of Jack Buck and Mike Shannon. After moving to Florida in the early 2000s, Gio became a Rays fan thanks to his kids falling in love with the local team. Gio recently completed his journey to 30 ballparks, wrapping …

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Baseball By Design on Chicago's 670 the Score 49:02

1M ago49:02

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Your host Paul was a guest on Chicago's 670 the Score with Steve Rosenbloom. This week on the podcast we share that radio appearance! Guests include: Steve Rosenbloom, 670 the Score @670TheScore, Twitter @steverosenbloom Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Twitter @Count2Base…

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154. Katie Woods: Baseball Nomadism, A Rich History of Champions, & 90 Years of the NBC World Series 33:56

1M ago33:56

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Katie 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 d…

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Beloit Sky Carp 57:48

1M ago57:48

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The Beloit Sky Carp's brand digs deep into the history of Beloit, Wisconsin, with a variety of logos. Three years into their new ballpark and two years into the new brand, the team's identity is a fixture in Minor League Baseball. Guests include: Quint Studer, Owner, Beloit Sky Carp Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Howard Aprill, Naturalist, W…

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153. Ken Smoller: The Chicago Rivalry, “Last Comiskey”, & Photographing 2,300 Stadiums 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Ken Smoller is a Chicago White Sox fan who now lives in the Boston area. His love for baseball started as a kid thanks to fond memories at Comiskey Park, like attending the team’s photo day with his Kodak camera. Ken has now photographed over 2,300 stadiums and ballparks and shares his photos and sports travel experiences on his website, Stadium Va…

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Boise Hawks 45:06

2M ago45:06

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The independent professional Boise Hawks are named for a fierce bird that can be found throughout North America. Their nickname has been a stalwart of minor league baseball since 1987. Guests this week include: Mike Van Hise, Vice President/GM, Boise Hawks, Twitter @MikeVanHise Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Sim…

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152. Scott Yelle: Completing the Journey to 30, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, & Living Just Like Jackson 38:41

2M ago38:41

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Scott 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 i…

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Vermont Lake Monsters 45:52

2M ago45:52

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The Vermont Lake Monsters are named for an elusive creature from the depths of Lake Champlain—Champ the Lake Monster. The team is one of few out there named for its own mascot. Guests include: C.J. Knudsen, Senior Vice President, Vermont Lake Monsters Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.…

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151. John Southard: Turning a Fandom into a Career, Handling History, & Missing Out on Nolan’s 7th No-No 34:55

2M ago34:55

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John Southard is a life-long Rangers fan living in Fort Worth, Texas. He works as a Brand Historian for an archival company called Heritage Werks, and works closely with the Rangers to curate exhibits and displays that highlight the team’s history. We chat about how he found what many people would consider to be a dream job, what the process of wor…

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Live from South Carolina with Designer Dan Simon, Bucket Lister Anna DiTommaso, and Wildlife Correspondent Ranger Amy Burnett 44:55

2M ago44:55

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We hit the road this weekend for two Minor League Baseball games in South Carolina. This ragtag band of misfit baseball enthusiasts shares their thoughts after a weekend in two distinctly different towns after seeing the Charleston RiverDogs play the FredNats and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans take on the Augusta GreenJackets. Guests include: Anna DiTom…

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150. Eric Vickrey: ’80s Cardinals, ’46 Spokane Indians, & ’11 Game Six Heroics 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Eric 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…

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Wilmington Blue Rocks 56:41

2M ago56:41

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The High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks' brand is based on the granite found throughout the state of Delaware—a brand that has expanded to include a moose and a celery stalk. Guests include: Mark Lavis, Director of Web & Creative Services, Wilmington Blue Rocks Nick Matarese, The Barn Creative Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_si…

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149. David Tinnes: Connecting with the Game at Citi, Catch Hoppin’ in Rochester, & Baseball as a Special Language 46:57

2M ago46:57

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David 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 h…

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Welland Jackfish 45:12

3M ago45:12

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The Welland Jackfish, defending champions of Canada's Intercounty Baseball League, are an independent professional baseball team in Ontario. Their brand is based on a menacing but delicious fish, the northern pike. Guests include: Ryan Harrison, President & Director of Fun, Welland Jackfish Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rang…

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Extra Innings: The Young Professor, Matt Graifer, and the Banana Ball Phenomenon 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Since 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…

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148. David Ostrowsky: Roberto Alomar, Other Fallen Stars, & The Dilemma of Idolizing Athletes 32:47

3M ago32:47

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David 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…

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Billings Mustangs 44:19

3M ago44:19

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The Billings Mustangs updated their suite of logos over the course of two unveilings two years apart. The new identity highlights local landmarks and evokes the American west. Guests include: Matt Allen, General Manager, Billings Mustangs Nick Matarese, The Barn Creative Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Bas…

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147. Scott Bolohan: Coaching Kids, Guiding Yankee Stadium Tours, & Creating a Home for Baseball Literature 41:47

3M ago41:47

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Scott 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…

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New England Knockouts 50:54

3M ago50:54

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The New England Knockouts just unveiled a new boxing-themed set of logos featuring a fighting bulldog. Their brand is a tribute to the boxing history of Brockton, Massachusetts. Guests include: Paul Baker, Knockouts Announcer, Twitter @PuckmanRI Grant O'Dell, Twitter @GrantODell, Insta @grantodelldesign Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net,…

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146. Josh Rawitch: Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, & Connecting Generations as the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame 39:54

3M ago39:54

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Josh 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…

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Lake Erie Crushers 48:15

3M ago48:15

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The Frontier League's Lake Erie Crushers pay tribute to the wine industry in northern Ohio with their nickname and logo. This episode features the smalltown story of the team, its brand, and a local ice cream helmet collector. Guests include: Guests include: Jacqueline Kramig, Sacramento River Cats Meg Kramig, Kramig Creative Jason Jennings, Twitte…

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145. Sandro Prosperino: A Decade of All-Star Games, How Chasing Never Stops, & Bonding Through Baseball 33:11

3M ago33:11

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Sandro 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 ess…

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Sacramento River Cats 46:55

3M ago46:55

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The Triple-A Sacramento River Cats have been a mainstay in the Minor League Baseball landscape for almost a quarter century. On this episode we delve into the brand, their relationship with their parent club in San Francisco, and some of their alternate brands. Guests include: Jake Ward, Justin Wiltron, Greg Coletti, Sacramento River Cats Ranger Am…

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TBS 142: The Hamburger, or In and Out Again 57:45

4M ago57:45

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We know there's lots to talk about TBS Nation, but we did just get out first In-N-Out and that's a big deal! We get to that eventually, but host Emeritus Cody Fitch and Matt first cover Shohei's contract (the other stuff will be on an episode coming soon!), The sorrow of the A's, and the Mariners Mariners-ing. Listen to this episode if you want to …

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144. Michael Ortman: 50 Opening Days, Regaining a Team, & Life Lessons from Davey and the Nats 49:25

4M ago49:25

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Michael 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…

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Winston–Salem Dash 57:41

4M ago57:41

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The Winston-Salem Dash are named for the piece of punctuation between the names of the two towns that joined to form one—but is it the right piece of punctuation? On this episode we dive deep into the Dash's punctuation-based name and a few of their alternates, and Grammar Girl herself is back on the podcast! Guests include: Amanda Weaver, Senior M…

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Extra Innings: Ethan Bryan and How a Single Game of Catch Can Change Your Life 40:10

4M ago40:10

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Ethan Bryan is the author of “A Year of Playing Catch” which chronicles his project of playing catch for 365 days straight. He originally appeared in Episode 40 where he shared his entire baseball story. In this episode we discuss some new research which highlights the importance of play, and how the perfect storm of Covid and an increase in screen…

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143. Jason Skinner: British Baseball Fans, A House Divided, & Getting Left in the Dust at Fenway 40:12

4M ago40:12

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Jason Skinner is a Cubs fan from Bourne, UK. Despite the geographical distance from the game, Jason and his family developed a deep connection to American baseball. Their household boasts a unique dynamic where each member supports a different team; his wife cheers for the Braves (and has a soft spot for the Cardinals), while their son is a Phillie…

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Cedar Rapids Kernels 57:18

4M ago57:18

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The High-A Cedar Rapids Kernels fully embrace the corniness of their home state. Their logo has been around for more than a decade and a half, but it often goes underappreciated. Guests this week include: Scott Wilson, General Manager, Cedar Rapids Kernels Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Heather Hucka, Cerro Gordo …

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142. Mark Zubizarreta: Vending at the World Series, Being Part of a Ballpark's Community, & 10+ Years of Friendly Baseball 39:06

4M ago39:06

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Mark Zubizarreta is a life-long Texas Rangers fan and the founder of Friendly Baseball in North Texas. From his early days selling hot dogs at The Ballpark in Arlington to witnessing his Rangers clinch a World Series title, Mark shares his unique perspective on what makes baseball more than just a game. Join us as we explore the close-knit communit…

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Fort Collins Foxes 44:56

4M ago44:56

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The collegiate summer level Fort Collins Foxes have new owners and a new brand for the first time since their inception in 2006. Guests include: guests: Preston Munsch & Rochelle Reynolds, Fort Collins Foxes, fortcollinsfoxes.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @stu…

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141. Karen Cordaway: From New Mom to Baseball Fan, The Beauty of Unplanned Adventures, & Watching the City Become “Boston Strong” 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Karen Cordaway lives in Connecticut and found her love for baseball shortly after becoming a new mom. We discuss how Karen was captivated not by her town's favorite — The New York Yankees — but instead by the early 2000s Boston Red Sox. We dive into exactly what it was about the Sox that drew her in and explore the emotional rollercoaster of losing…

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Danville Dairy Daddies 58:09

4M ago58:09

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The Danville Dairy Daddies took the social media world by storm with the unveiling of their hunky bull of a logo. This episode features perspective from the team and the designer recorded before that unveiling took place. Guests include: Austin Scher, General Manager, Danville Dairy Daddies Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studi…

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140. Andy Littleton: Heartbreak, Hope, & Healing Through Baseball 47:37

5M ago47:37

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Andy Littleton grew up in Tucson, Arizona as a fan of the Oakland A’s. Despite being a fan of the Athletics as a kid, Andy now cheers for the Chicago Cubs - a change spurred by a poignant and personal story of loss and remembrance. Andy opens up about losing his best friend Sam, a massive Cubs fan, in a tragic accident, how baseball has played a cr…

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Lancaster Stormers 53:52

5M ago53:52

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For years, the team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, played as the Barnstormers, but the team recently launched a new brand with the nickname Stormers. This episode features interviews with the team and the designer conducted just hours before the unveiling, as well as Lancaster native and Baseballpalooza regular Dave Hirte. Plus, Dan Simon is back with…

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Extra Innings: Patrick Montgomery Shares Candid Stories of Ballplayers Who Didn't Live Up to the Hype 34:48

5M ago34:48

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Author 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…

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139. Dixie Tourangeau: Play Ball! Calendar, The Arky Vaughan for The Hall Committee, & The Only Triple Play / Grand Slam Combo in History 46:04

5M ago46:04

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Dixie Tourangeau was born and raised in Central Massachusetts. Despite living near the dividing line of the battleground between Red Sox and Yankees fans, Dixie's allegiance lies in an unexpected direction. We'll chat about how Dixie first fell in love with baseball, the method behind his team loyalty, and his extensive involvement with SABR (Socie…

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Lexington Legends 53:27

5M ago53:27

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The Lexington Legends are back! On this episode, most of which was recorded before the world saw the team's new brand, the Legends owner and designer talk about bringing back a beloved nickname with a new suite of logos. Guests include: Alicia Amling, Temerity Baseball, Lexington Legends Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_s…

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138. Gary Livingston: College Baseball Radio, the Inner Workings of the Texas League, & The Campaign to Bring Back Bat Night! 44:00

5M ago44:00

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Gary Livingston is a Chicago Cubs fan living near San Antonio, Texas. We dive into Gary's love for the game, rooted in his Chicago upbringing and fueled by memorable experiences like attending his first game at Wrigley Field on bat night. Gary shares his experiences working in minor league baseball, covering everything from college radio to interni…

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Columbia River Rooster Tails & Vineros de Tri-City 53:51

5M ago53:51

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The High-A Tri-City Dust Devils have two alternate brands that don't seem connected to one another at first, but dig deeper with Erik the Peanut Guy and you'll see how they relate. For the first time, this episode focuses entirely on alternate identities: the Columbia River Rooster Tails and Viñeros de Tri-City. Guests include: Erik "The Peanut Guy…

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137. Tomi Korkeamaki: A Miami Honeymoon, Baseball Therapy, & Following the Fish from Finland 33:33

5M ago33:33

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Tomi Korkeamaki is a Miami Marlins fan from Vaasa, Finland. In 2016, with their October honeymoon planned for Miami, Tomi and his wife were rooting for the Marlins to make the postseason to have a chance to see live baseball while in America. That was of course the year of José Fernandez’s tragic death, which would happen just a few weeks before To…

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