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Join former NBA play-by-play broadcaster Bill Hazen for in-depth conversation with news makers who discuss their connections to the most storied structures and stadiums in all of sports. Bill talks with athletes, coaches, broadcasters, stadium personnel and architects. We peek behind the curtain of Fenway Park, The Rose Bowl, Lambeau Field, and all of the iconic stadiums, ballparks and arenas on the sports landscape. Here's your ticket to the action!
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Join former NBA play-by-play broadcaster Bill Hazen for in-depth conversation with news makers who discuss their connections to the most storied structures and stadiums in all of sports. Bill talks with athletes, coaches, broadcasters, stadium personnel and architects. We peek behind the curtain of Fenway Park, The Rose Bowl, Lambeau Field, and all of the iconic stadiums, ballparks and arenas on the sports landscape. Here's your ticket to the action!
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×Oracle Arena in Oakland is rocking as the Golden St. Warriors cut another path to the NBA Finals. Bay Area Sports Guy Steve Berman checks in to talk about the league's oldest facility and the team's eventual move to Mission Bay in San Francisco. Speaking of NBA arenas, which offers the best overall fan experience? Paul Swaney of Stadium Journey rates the top venues and says the arena staff at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland are second to none. And- let's go to the bleachers at old Comiskey Park with longtime White Sox organist Nancy Faust. Nancy spins tales of Bill Veeck and Harry Carey and discusses how she established herself as one of baseball's most famous musicians.…
He's covered Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals & NCAA Championships. Award-winning broadcaster Dick Enberg reflects on his favorite stadiums and ballparks. Dick discusses the 'Game of the Century', when the University of Houston and UCLA put college basketball on the map in the Astrodome. Also- the 1960's marked a change in the country's social and political fabric. It also marked a change in the stadium experience. Author John Florio's new book examines how America headed to the suburbs along with big league ballparks. And- business is booming in Minor League Baseball. We head down to the farm with Dave Heller, majority owner and operator of four affiliated minor league clubs.…

1 Milwaukee Beer; Revisiting The Astrodome; The Famous Chicken Lives! 37:00
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Veteran Houston broadcaster Greg Lucas has seen it all, from vintage parks like the Astrodome and Arlington Stadium, to new generation venues like Minute Maid Park and Globe Life Park. The former voice of the Astros, Rangers, Rockets and Spurs takes us on a guided tour of his favorite sports venues. Also- Milwaukee will forever be associated with beer. There was a time when County Stadium allowed fans to bring their own beer to the ballpark. Writer and documentary filmmaker Bill Povletich looks back on the glory days of the Milwaukee Braves. And- a conversation with Ted Giannoulas, famously known as the San Diego Chicken..…
Will the Falcons new nest be open for business come kickoff time? Atlanta sports historian Jim Weathersby checks in with an update on completion of the complex stadium roof system. Jim also details his first trip to the Braves' SunTrust Park. Also- a conversation with the man with the best seat at Green Bay's Lambeau Field- radio play-by-play broadcaster Wayne Larrivee. Wayne details changes to the iconic venue and how the lower bowl of the stadium is unchanged going back to the Lombardi years. Plus- the man whose booming, baritone voice ignited Chicago Bulls fans during their championship run. Public address announcer Ray Clay details his premature exit from the Bulls over disagreement of how he would announce a visiting Michael Jordan as a member of the Washington Wizards.…

1 Bobbleheads, NBA announcers & Al Kaline's last at-bat 37:00
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The bobble head doll remains king of the ballpark promotion. We touch base with Phil Sklar of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum who previews the hot bobble head figures given away at ballpark turnstiles. Also- the landscape has changed for NBA radio play-by-play announcers. Former Miami Heat broadcaster David Halberstam says today's announcers have been moved from court side to the upper rafters of some arenas. Halberstam traces it to the almighty dollar. And- former Detroit Tigers bat boy Dennis Clotworthy has the compelling story of sharing Tiger great Al Kaline's final moments at Tiger Stadium.…
St. Petersburg officials have made a pitch to keep baseball's Rays in their current location. Tampa Bay reporter Noah Pransky says development opportunities for the team near a new ballpark is the real attraction. Also- what were the politics behind the development of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles? Jerald Podair's new book examines Walter O'Malley's ballpark vision and how it helped create a modern Los Angeles. And- we continue our conversation with author Josh Pahigian, whose new book explores the hidden adventures in visiting major and minor league ballparks across America.…

1 SunTrust Park debut & inside the Bulls championship locker room 37:00
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Reviews are coming in on the Braves new SunTrust Park. Yankees beat writer Randy Miller checks in to discuss covering the first big league game in Cobb County. Plus- we continue our conversation with two-time NBA Champion Craig Hodges. Hodges reflects on the legacy of former Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause and takes us into the locker room with Michael Jordan and the club that won it's first of seven titles. And- exploding scoreboards, mile high seats, racing sausages - we chat with Josh Pahigian whose new book The Amazing Baseball Adventure explores the hidden ballpark treasures across America.…

1 Two-time NBA champion Craig Hodges talks social activism 39:00
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It's a done deal- the Raiders are Vegas bound, leaving the Bay area a one-team NFL town. Bay Area Sports Guy Steve Berman looks at ramifications for the 49ers and previews lame-duck seasons ahead at the Oakland Coliseum. Also- he won championships with Michael Jordan at iconic Chicago Stadium- 10-year NBA veteran Craig Hodges discusses why his career was cut short due to social activism. Plus- what's in a sports logo? Plenty, as we break down team logos in the NBA with SB Nations Charlotte Wilder. And Stadiums USA's Mark Madorin looks at preparations for the Final Four at University Phoenix Stadium and examines the financial angle of the Raiders exit from the Bay area.…
Baseball will forever be linked to promotions- bat giveaways, Ladies' Day, bobble heads - all to entice fans to the ballpark. Most have been a success. Others, not so much. This Great Game's Eric Gouldsberry chronicles baseball's ten worst promotional ideas. Also- what major sports facility hosts the most games each year? With the Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Sparks, the Staples Center in Los Angeles tops the list. Operations Director Armen Dembekjian details transitions between hockey, basketball and concert events. Plus, tracing the strange one-year saga of the Seattle Pilots.…

1 Hall of Fame ballparks & joining the band at Camp Randall Stadium 37:00
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The latest on the Coyotes' search for a new home has NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman challenging the Arizona Legislature to fund a new arena. SB Nation's Brendan Porter checks in and says the tactic isn't working. Also- we look at MLB ballparks through the eyes of longtime Baseball Hall of Fame executive Brad Horn. Horn looks at television's influence on the way new ballparks are being built. Plus- grab your tuba, and strike up the band- we march onto the field at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin with former Badger band member Darren Ellefson.…
The battle for the almighty entertainment dollar is heating up. How do professional and college sports teams engage their fan base? Nathalie Davis just headed up a conference in Atlanta that examined the changing marketing landscape in sports. Plus- a special trip back to Camden Yards with broadcaster Mel Proctor. Mel waxes eloquence as he details the night Cal Ripken, Jr. broke baseball's consecutive games streak. Also- a look at a documentary that details the origins of Rupp Arena and how civic-minded locals in Lexington are credited with launching construction of the iconic college basketball mecca.…

1 Big Ten arena stories & revisiting the Polo Grounds 37:00
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Another renovation project is planned for Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, the home of the Bulldogs. Dawg Nation writer Bill King breaks it all down and says some fans want to see the project lead to shorter lines at concessions and restrooms. Also- we take a tour of the iconic arenas, past and present, in the Big Ten Conference. Former University of Illinois Sports Information Director Mike Pearson spins tales of Jud Heathcote, Steve Alford and Scott Skiles, among others. And, a trip back to the iconic Polo Grounds with author Stew Thornley. We examine how the unique ballpark configuration contributed to Willie Mays' amazing catch off the bat of Vic Wertz in the 1954 World Series.…

1 Mike Ilitch legacy & a wild goodbye to Connie Mack Stadium 38:00
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The city of Detroit continues to mourn the passing of Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch. We examine the Motor City icon with Detroit News writer Kurt Mensching, who looks at Ilitch's role in building Comerica Park and Little Caesar's Arena. Also- Philadelphia's Connie Mack Stadium lives on, in a patch of grass planted on property where the iconic ballpark was located. Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Frank Fitzpatrick looks back on the final game at the stadium and how Philly faithful ravaged the park to grab souvenirs. Plus, groundskeepers across baseball are preparing diamonds for the 2017 season. We catch up with Memphis Redbirds field chief Ben Young who talks grass seed and creating diamond art from the seat of a lawn mower.…
We celebrate the opening of spring training with ESPN Baseball Tonight's Tim Kurkjian. Tim reflects on his first ballpark experience and discusses some of the his favorite parks across the big leagues. Also- what's up with the poor ice conditions in the NHL? The Ultimate Hockey Show's Liam Maguire points to new arena surfaces not being able to handle multiple events. Liam reminisces the days when hockey was played in stadiums built to sustain the ice. And we tour newly-renovated Assembly Hall with Indiana Hoosiers beat reporter Terry Hutchens. Terry looks at the politics of renovating the iconic arena as opposed to a complete demolition and rebuild.…

1 NFL sells the Super Bowl myth to host cities 36:00
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From Market Square Arena to Conseco Fieldhouse and now Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Rick Fuson has seen it all. The Indiana Pacers Sports and Entertainment President discusses the day-to-day grind of event management and how the Pacers have developed a true home-court advantage in downtown Indy. Also- how much did the city of Houston pocket in hosting Super Bowl LI? Not as much as you think, according to Holy Cross sports economist Victor Matheson. Victor looks at the exorbitant demands the NFL places on host cities and how Commissioner Roger Goodell is the one holding the cash at the end of the day. And- how does the Hartford Islanders sound? SB Nation reporter Dan Saraceni says, "don't believe it." Dan looks at the teams' issues at Brooklyn's Barclays Center and how the venue is struggling to maintain adequate ice conditions.…
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The new home of the Sacramento Kings is drawing rave reviews across the NBA. Kings.com writer Kevin Fippin takes us on a tour through the Golden 1 Center and says the arena scoreboard is by far the biggest in the league. Also, we trace the history of the Super Bowl with Sports Illustrated's Austin Murphy. Austin examines the characteristics of the Super Bowl host cities and looks at the evolution of the halftime show. Plus, the NASCAR season is right around the corner. Beyond The Flag's Chris Olmstead looks at the typical race fan and what changes are in store for the NASCAR 2017 season.…
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1 Walking the Stadium Catwalk & Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore 34:00
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We examine the stadium history of the Patriots and Falcons with NFL Network contributor and historian Scott Sillcox. Scott says, believe it or not, there was a time when New England almost lost the Pats. Later, we head to the roof top of the Georgia Dome with NFL photographer Ric Tapia. Ric walked the catwalk at the dome to photograph the NFC Divisional tilt between the Falcons and Seahawks. And a conversation with basketball Hall of Famer Arts Gilmore, who reflects on the raucous days of the ABA and how his Bulls teams were the first to bring down the lights for player introductions at Chicago Stadium.…
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1 Goodbye Georgia Dome & Memories of Qualcomm Stadium 37:00
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Sunday's NFC Championship Game in Atlanta is the swan song for the Georgia Dome. Atlanta sports historian Jim Weathersby checks in to look at the significance of the venue and recalls some of the top games played at the stadium. Later- L.A. Times writer and San Diego native Lance Pugmire spent his youth watching the Chargers and Padres at Qualcomm Stadium. Pugmire reminisces about the venue and lowers the boom on Chargers owner Dean Spanos. Plus, an update on the continuing renovation at Wrigley Field with SB Nation Cubs reporter Al Yellon. .…
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1 The Chargers bolt to L.A. & the changing economics in college football 35:00
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We blanket the Chargers exit from San Diego- Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole looks at LA's ability to support two teams and recounts numerous failures in San Diego to assemble a workable stadium deal; Stadiums USA's Mark Madorin examines the intimate StubHub Center in Carson and what needs to be done to prepare the venue for pro football. Also- the changing business model in college football. Bloomberg reporter Eben Novy-Williams looks at the widening gap between the have's and have nots. Plus a look at Arrowhead Stadium's home field advantage with SB Nation's Joel Thorman who previews the Divisional playoff game between the Chiefs and Steelers.…
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1 NFL Playoff Weather & Handicapping the Chargers Future 38:00
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It's NFL Playoff time and weather could certainly play a factor in games in cold-weather cities. We look at the history of inclement weather in the NFL with Jerry Tapp of Stats on Tapp. Jerry reflects on some of the classic bad weather games and even has a forecast for this weekend in Green Bay. Later- Author and NFL historian Richard Crepeau joins us to talk about the Chargers and Raiders and which way the league may be leaning on new stadium deals. Plus, the changing landscape of sports' secondary ticket market with Connor Gregoire of SeatGeek. Connor looks at dynamic ticket pricing and has a few tips on finding the best seats before game time.…
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30 NHL games in 30 rinks in 30 days. Hockey lover Rob Suggitt accomplished this rare feat and joins us to compare and contrast fans in Canada and the states. Rob says hockey's original 6 cities still reign supreme. Later, Penn St. and USC go to battle in the 103rd Rose Bowl. We trace the storied history of the Pasadena stadium with Rose Bowl CEO Darryl Dunn. And, we look at ballparks and stadiums through the lens of sports photographer Brad Mangin. Brad talks about the perfect photo shoot in places like AT&T Park in San Francisco and The Coliseum in Oakland.…
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1 Wrigley Field Vendor & Donald Trump's Impact on the USFL 35:00
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Opinionated, compelling, controversial- Mike North has been sharing his thoughts on sports and more for 25 years. The sports-talk host discusses his first jobs working as a vendor at Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park and talks about some of the iconic stadiums in sports. Later- President-elect Donald Trump was a major force in the United States Football League. Historian Paul Reeths looks at Trump's impact and how the league prioritized challenging the NFL by playing in top-tier stadiums. Plus, a tour of Philadelphia's iconic Palestra with former Penn Athletic Director Steve Bilsky.…
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1 The thrill of running onto the field at college football stadiums 35:00
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A trip to the College Football Hall of Fame is becoming the ultimate fan experience. The Hall's Mike Bilbow says visitors can experience a virtual reality exhibit that creates the imagery of walking into college football's iconic stadiums. Also- the outfield designs at Major and Minor League ballparks are becoming works of art. Grounds keeper Britt Barry of the Class A Dayton Dragons checks in to talk about how mowing patterns create unique images that distinguish diamonds across baseball. And Packers historian Cliff Christl takes us on a tour of Lambeau Field in Green Bay and reveals a few secrets on what makes the venue truly classic.…
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As the L.A. Rams come down the home stretch in their return season to SoCal, we look at attendance numbers with Turf Show Times' Joe McAtee. Joe also talks about the on-going feud between Eric Dickerson and coach Jeff Fisher and what it means for the team going forward. Later- prior to their move to Candlestick Park, the 49ers home was Kezar Stadium. Niners historian Martin Jacobs grew up just a block from Kezar and recounts selling programs at the venue and watching the likes of Hugh McElhenny and Y.A. Tittle. And- the science of home field advantage with University of Rochester professor Jeremy Jamieson.…
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1 Super agent Leigh Steinberg discusses fixing the NFL 35:00
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The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping a new downtown arena energizes the city and provides incentive for free agents to come to Brew Town. Longtime Bucks reporter Gery Woelfel looks at the long fight to get the arena built and how it will be the centerpiece of a new downtown entertainment district. Also- are recent dips in NFL TV ratings a trend or just a blip on the radar? And how can the in-game stadium experience be improved? Former super agent Leigh Steinberg has penned a new article that's gaining buzz for it's innovative ideas on ways to tweak pro football. Plus, have you checked out the latest menus at stadiums and ballparks? The times are a changing on the stadium food front, says Ovations Foods' Charlie Neary.…
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1 A Trip to the Bayou and a Night in Death Valley 36:00
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While you dive into leftover Thanksgiving goodies, we dive into attendance numbers from the 2016 baseball season. Jerry Tapp from Sports Stats on Tapp checks in and looks at winners and losers at the gate. The theme- if you win, they will come. Plus, a conversation with the man in the catbird’s seat at Death Valley in Baton Rouge- Dan Borne is the public address announcer at LSU’s Tiger Stadium. Dan details game day at LSU and how during tailgating, the locals are feasting on just about anything that doesn’t eat them first! And New York sportswriter Mike McCarthy joins us to talk about his stadium bucket list- the best seats in sports- we go atop the Green Monster at Fenway and to the roof of New York’s Madison Square Garden.…
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1 New Coyotes arena and catering to the millennial sports fan 38:00
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The NHL's Arizona Coyotes are on the move. We'll break down this week's new arena announcement with SB Nation's Brendan Porter, who says the move to Tempe could boost the team's fan base. Also, images of stadiums and ballparks evoke memories of times spent with families and friends. California artist Robert Redding has drafted some of the most unique stadium images at his Stadium Blueprint Company. Robert talks about drafting a new Wrigley Field piece after the Cubs' historic World Series win. And, they are taking 'fan-friendly" to a whole different level in Atlanta. We look at renovation plans for the the Hawks' Philips Arena that is targeted at attracting millennials.…
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1 Stadium votes & Pete Rose slides into Great American Ballpark 35:00
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We break down this week's stadium vote results in San Diego and Arlington and look ahead to what the results mean for each city. SB Nation's Jeff Siniard says where the Chargers land depends a lot on the Raiders pending stadium deal in Las Vegas. Also, Pete Rose will soon be sliding head first into Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Reds Hall of Fame Executive Director Rick Walls talks about Pete's long road back into the Red's family and how it culminates with the unveiling of a Rose statue. And, which teams defend their home court in the NBA? We answer that question with Fastbreak's Jerry Tapp who has the numbers on which arenas are the toughest on visiting teams.…
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1 Stadium Measures on Election Ballots & Predators PA Announcer 32:00
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The New York Yankees have announced major renovation plans for famed Yankee Stadium. NYC freelance writer Jason Clinkscales says the changes will make for a more fan-friendly ballpark experience. Later, Neil deMause from the Field of Schemes visits to preview stadium votes next week in Arlington and San Diego and discusses the possibility of the Pistons joining the Red Wings in Detroit's Little Caesars Arena. Plus, Nashville Predators public address announcer Paul McCann talks hockey from Music City.…
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1 Wrigley Field Scoreboard & Revisiting Tiger Stadium in Detroit 34:00
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Wrigley Field is front and center in the baseball world. The gentleman at the controls of the new outfield scoreboard system at the Friendly Confines is Qamar Zaman. He joins us to talk about the view from the Press Box and how the new boards are changing the fan experience. Also, four generations of family have experienced baseball through the gates at iconic Tiger Stadium in Detroit. We re-visit the grand ole ballpark with author Tom Stanton, who details the intimacy of the park and his time spent with Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell. And we trace the history of the NFL's oldest stadium- Soldier Field in Chicago. Author Paul Michael Peterson talks about the massive renovation project that placed a stadium within a stadium, and the historic events that define the grand venue along Lake Michigan.…
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