Best Baseball Nicknames Podcasts (2024)

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Abilene Flying Bison 36:47

1d ago36:47

36:47

With a season under their belt, the Abilene Flying Bison are starting a new tradition of baseball in their hometown with a nickname that pays tribute to the area's natural and cultural heritage. Guests include: Cat Duguay, Director of Marketing, Abilene Flying Bison Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio S…

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High Point Rockers 56:04

8d ago56:04

56:04

The independent professional High Point Rockers pay tribute to the prevalence of the furniture industry in High Point, North Carolina. Guests include: Pete Fisch, President, High Point Rockers, Insta @pfisch552 Randy Carfagno, Randy Carfagno Productions, Insta @randycarfagnoproductions Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_sim…

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Episode 150: Jesse Thorn 47:07

15d ago47:07

47:07

Jesse Thorn is the host of the NPR show Bullseye, distributed to hundreds of radio stations; founder of the Maximum Fun podcast network; curator of the Put This On fashion website; and perhaps most importantly, serves as Bailiff Jesse on the podcast Judge John Hodgman, which has featured your host Paul on two occasions separated by about a decade. …

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Hickory Crawdads 51:52

22d ago51:52

51:52

The High-A Hickory Crawdads have one of Minor League Baseball's most enduring brands, dating back to 1993. Guests include: Douglas Locascio, General Manager, Hickory Crawdads Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: T…

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Pensacola Blue Wahoos 46:52

29d ago46:52

46:52

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos pay tribute to the sports fishing industry on the Gulf of Mexico with their fish-based brand. Guests this week include: Quint Studer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Tyler Massey, Hot Spots Charters Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design pod…

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Columbus Clingstones 55:56

1M ago55:56

55:56

The Columbus Clingstone will begin play as the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in 2025, bringing a peach-themed brand to the Peach State. The new brand is a byproduct of the relocation of the Mississippi Braves, who played from 2005 to 2024 in Pearl, Mississippi. Guests this week include: Guests include: Pete Laven, General Manager, Columb…

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Live from Japan: A Day at the Hanshin Tigers 59:20

1M ago59:20

59:20

It's time to check off an item on the top of the bucket list! Join as we attend our first-ever baseball game in Japan and enjoy the wild atmosphere of a Hanshin Tigers game. Masa Shintani, Hanshin Tigers Fan, Executive Director, Ecologic Japan Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.n…

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Myrtle Beach Pelicans 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans embrace the beachy vibe of their hometown with a nickname that spans a quarter century. Guests this week include: Sam Weiderhaft, Broadcaster, @sam_weiderhaft Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_sim…

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Rocky Mountain Vibes 49:16

2M ago49:16

49:16

The Rocky Mountain VIbes name and their anthropomorphic s'more logo are so well established, it's hard to imagine that they almost never came to be. The origin story of the Vibes is fraught with peril. Guests include: Hudson Ridley, Broadcaster, @Hudson_Ridley Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitte…

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Baseballpalooza Ride-Along 2024 59:51

2M ago59:51

59:51

Join the biggest Baseballpalooza ever as 11 guys hurtled across Pennsylvania for the 2024 edition of this annual road trip. Listen as newbies to the state discover Wawa for the first time, marvel at hilariously rude waitresses, and hold on to your hats for the ups and downs of an expanded dollar game. Guests include: Fish, Pearlman, Scott, Steve, d…

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Oakland Ballers 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

The independent Oakland Ballers are as much a baseball team as they are a cultural movement. This episode of Baseball By Design addresses the Ballers brand, as well as the larger goings on of sports fandom in Oakland. Guests include: Bryan Carmel, Oakland Ballers Dustin O. Canolin, designer, dustinocanalin.com Jorge Leon, Oakland 68s Dan Simon, Stu…

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Tennessee Smokies 55:42

3M ago55:42

55:42

The Double-A Tennessee Smokies are playing their last season in Kodak, Tennessee, before returning to their original home of Knoxville next season. A new ballpark will bring an updated brand, but it won't stray far from their existing identity, which plays off their parent club, the Chicago Cubs. Guests include: Chris Allen, Boyd Sports LLC, Tennes…

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Holly Springs Salamanders 40:10

3M ago40:10

40:10

The Holly Springs Salamanders are named for an abundant amphibian in the home state of North Carolina. On this episode: Skye Dillon, www.skyedesignstudios.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Twitter @Count2Ba…

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Quad Cities River Bandits 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

The Quad Cities River Bandits pay tribute to the mightiest river in North America and the adorable, creative pests that live along it. Guests include: Dave Heller, Main Street Baseball, Owner of the Quad Cities River Bandits Ken Carroll, Kirkwood Community College Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball B…

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Memphis Redbirds 59:10

3M ago59:10

59:10

The Triple-A Memphis Redbirds have an identity that is closely tied to their Major League parent club, but is still distinctly their own. A neon theme in the brand pays tribute to the city's historic Beale Street. Guests include: Alex Coil, Redbirds broadcaster, Twitter @alex_coil Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Me…

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Carolina Mudcats 57:36

4M ago57:36

57:36

The Carolina Mudcats name and logo has been part of the history of two franchises, but its future beyond 2025 is in doubt. This episode features a live appearance from the Mudcats ballpark, with checkins from Curved Brim Media's newest member the Minor League Nerd and a couple of Baseball By Design regulars. Guests include: Curved Brim Media Meetup…

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Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic 47:10

4M ago47:10

47:10

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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Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators 39:04

4M ago39:04

39:04

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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Somerset Patriots (and the Jersey Diners) 58:34

4M ago58:34

58:34

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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Spokane Indians 41:11

5M ago41:11

41:11

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

5M ago49:02

49:02

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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Beloit Sky Carp 57:48

5M ago57:48

57:48

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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Boise Hawks 45:06

5M ago45:06

45:06

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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Vermont Lake Monsters 45:52

5M ago45:52

45:52

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

6M ago44:55

44:55

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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Wilmington Blue Rocks 56:41

6M ago56:41

56:41

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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Welland Jackfish 45:12

6M ago45:12

45:12

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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Billings Mustangs 44:19

6M ago44:19

44:19

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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New England Knockouts 50:54

7M ago50:54

50:54

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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Lake Erie Crushers 48:15

7M ago48:15

48:15

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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Sacramento River Cats 46:55

7M ago46:55

46:55

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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Winston–Salem Dash 57:41

7M ago57:41

57:41

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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Cedar Rapids Kernels 57:18

8M ago57:18

57:18

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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Fort Collins Foxes 44:56

8M ago44:56

44:56

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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Danville Dairy Daddies 58:09

8M ago58:09

58:09

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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Lancaster Stormers 53:52

8M ago53:52

53:52

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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Lexington Legends 53:27

8M ago53:27

53:27

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

9M ago53:51

53:51

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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Hagerstown Flying Boxcars 47:45

9M ago47:45

47:45

The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball are named for a military aircraft closely tied to their hometown. On this episode: Chuck Domino, Consultant, flyingboxcars.com Skye Dillon, www.skyedesignstudios.com Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast onli…

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Biloxi Shuckers 44:54

9M ago44:54

44:54

The Double-A Biloxi Shuckers pay tribute to the seafood industry in the Gulf Coast with their anthropomorphic oyster brand. Guests this week include: Guests include: Javik Blake, Shuckers Broadcaster, Twitter @javblake8 Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Dee, Manager, Blind Tiger Restaurant, Website Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, …

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Lake Elsinore Storm 43:41

9M ago43:41

43:41

The Single-A Lake Elsinore Storm play in a place not known for stormy weather. The team's on-field emcee Kaz Egan joins to talk about the significance of the name, Kim Cousins of the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce discusses the team's connection to the city's slogan "Dream Extreme," and Dan Simon is back with a Studio Simon Stumper. Guest…

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Rome Emperors 58:02

10M ago58:02

58:02

The Rome Emperors ditched their parent-based identity in favor of a penguin-based brand, which was met with a nearly universal positive response when it was unveiled this offseason. GM David Lane, designer Dan Simon, and wildlife correspondent Ranger Amy Burnett discuss the meaning behind the brand. David Lane, General Manager, Rome Emperors Dan Si…

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Hanshin Tigers 58:27

10M ago58:27

58:27

The Hanshin Tigers, who recently won their second-ever championship in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League, are named for the fiercest of big cats. This episode explores the Tigers brand, the Curse of the Colonel, and baseball in Japan at large with guests: Masanori Shintani, lifelong Tigers fan (live from Laos!) Shane Barclay, owner, Japan…

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Northwest Arkansas Naturals 58:58

10M ago58:58

58:58

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, have an identity based on their home in "The Natural State." This episode explores that name, their chicken-based alternate identity, and their freshly released updated suite of logos. Guests include: Justin Cole, General Manager, Northwest Arkansas Naturals Michael Thur…

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Year-End Fireside Chat with Dan Simon 55:24

10M ago55:24

55:24

Minor League Baseball logo design superstar Dan Simon stops by to celebrate a successful 2023 and look forward to more in 2024. We chat about foul balls, graphic design peccadillos, dark beer, and more in this end-of-year special. On this episode: Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Do you need more than Dan Simon? Fin…

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Todd Radom on the O’s Upside-Down Apostrophe (and More!) 55:00

11M ago55:00

55:00

Designer Todd Radom is true to his word, and is back in episode 107 to talk about the enduring mystery of the Baltimore Orioles' use of an upside-down apostrophe in their O's logo—and more! We talk about Todd's collection of reimagined retro World Series logos, the Las Vegas A's, and apostrophes in general. And designer Dan Simon is back, not only …

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New Hampshire Fisher Cats (and Primaries!) 57:33

11M ago57:33

57:33

The Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats have been around for 20 years, but they almost had a very different identity that was announced and then retracted. We delve into that story this week. Guests include: Michael Neis, General Manager, New Hampshire Fisher Cats Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simo…

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Madison Mallards 52:08

11M ago52:08

52:08

The collegiate summer level Madison Mallards have a unique brand built around a common bird. The team's suite of alternate identities builds on a fun primary identity that features a duck calling his shot Babe Ruth style. Guests include: Kyle Chisholm, Marketing Director, Madison Mallards Brent Bartels, Creative Services Manager Ranger Amy Burnett,…

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MiLB Promos 46:58

11M ago46:58

46:58

The social media account MiLB Promos has been sharing news about Minor League Baseball giveaways, promotional nights, alternate identities and more for more than a decade. On this episode, Jake from MiLB Promos talks about the art of promoting promotions and the joy he gets from running the account. Plus, Dan Simon is back with a Studio Simon Stump…

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Chattanooga Lookouts 38:59

12M ago38:59

38:59

The Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts have a name that dates back to the late 1800s with a simple but iconic brand that has been around for three decades. This episode explores the origins of the team name and the mountain it's named for. Plus, Dan Simon is back with a Studio Simon Stumper. Guests include: Rich Mozingo, President, Chattanooga Lookouts …

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