Bruce Sarte is a lifelong baseball fan who was introduced to the game by his grandfather, a devoted Yankees fan. We learn about Bruce’s baseball journey, from backyard catch to Division I baseball, and even a stint as a non-roster invitee with the Montreal Expos.
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Most Recent Episodes
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Episode 186 — Eryn Kane: Family Traditions, Phillies Fandom, & Phanatic Dreams
Eryn Kane is a Phillies fan living in Columbus, Ohio whose love for baseball started in her childhood thanks to a baseball loving dad and grandma. Eryn shares how baseball connects her family across generations, and how the sport has become woven into her daily routine.
Episode 185 — Joe Sheeder: From Erie to Toronto, Autograph Adventures, & Next Stops on The Baseball Bucket List
Joe Sheeder is a Blue Jays fan living in Toronto whose baseball journey began on a Little League field in Erie, Pennsylvania. Joe shares how a memorable home run by Dave Parker at Three Rivers Stadium sparked his lifelong passion for the game.
Episode 184 — Paul Nickerson: Cape Cod Summers, Scoring the Game & a Serious Hat Collection
Paul Nickerson is a Marlins and Red Sox fan from Massachusetts whose love for the game was cemented during the Sox’s unforgettable 2004 World Series run. Paul shares memories from his earliest days playing Little League and how one of his first ballcaps still influences his fandom.
Episode 183 — Gregory Koch: 130 Ballparks, Hometown Fields & the Charm of Summer Ball
Gregory Koch is a writer for Stadium Journey and Yankee fan based in Northern Virginia who’s been to 130 different ballparks. Gregory shares how his baseball journey began with a trip to Yankee Stadium as a kid, and how it’s evolved into a deep love for smaller leagues and historic community ballparks.
Episode 182 — Solstice Special: Ride Along on the PNW Tour and Midnight Sun Game in Alaska
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.
Older Episodes
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Episode 181 — Thomas Camilo: Family Baseball Roots, Minor League Love & A Solo Trip to Oakland
All Episodes / Episode 181 — Thomas Camilo: Family Baseball Roots, Minor League Love & A Solo Trip to Oakland 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...
Extra Innings — Paul Caputo: Finding More Reasons to Say “Yes.” Bucket List Adventures in Japan
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Paul Caputo — Finding More Reasons to Say “Yes.” Bucket List Adventures in Japan Paul Caputo is the host of Baseball By Design and proud member of the Curved Brim Media family. In this episode, which was recorded last fall shortly after...
Episode 180 — Scott Melesky: Baseball Bylines, a Bleeding Heart for Buckner, & Appreciating the Beauty of the Game
All Episodes / Episode 180 — Scott Melesky: Baseball Bylines, a Bleeding Heart for Buckner, & Appreciating the Beauty of the Game Scott Melesky is a lifelong Red Sox fan and seasoned sports journalist who has worked in and around baseball for more than three...
Episode 179 — Tony Gillen: City Adventures, Baseball Bonds & a Familiar Voice on the Mic
All Episodes / Episode 179 — Tony Gillen: City Adventures, Baseball Bonds & a Familiar Voice on the Mic Tony Gillen is a lifelong Twins fan who shares how a childhood trip to the Metrodome and the magic of Kirby Puckett cemented his love for the game. That...
Episode 178 — Sean Huie: Collecting Cards, Chasing Mascots, & Celebrating the Game in Cooperstown
All Episodes / Episode 178 — Sean Huie: Collecting Cards, Chasing Mascots, & Celebrating the Game in Cooperstown Sean Huie is a lifelong baseball fan who grew up in Michigan and now proudly roots for the New York Mets. Sean shares how his love for the game began...
Episode 177 — Kenton Elmore: Substack Stories, Game-Used Balls, & the Spirit of Solo Travel
All Episodes / Episode 177 — Kenton Elmore: Substack Stories, Game-Used Balls, & the Spirit of Solo Travel Kenton Elmore is a Cardinals fan from Champaign, IL. Despite being a self-described casual fan, last year Kenton accomplished something most diehards only...
Episode 176 — James Patry: Ballparks, Brotherhood, & a Tribute at Target Field
All Episodes / Episode 176 — James Patry: Ballparks, Brotherhood, & a Tribute at Target Field James Patry is a lifelong Red Sox fan from New Hampshire who is closing in on his goal of visiting all 30 Major League ballparks. James shares how his love of the game...
Episode 175 — Bill Boyle: Coaching Kids, Chasing Ballparks, & a Lifelong Love for the Mets
All Episodes / Episode 175 — Bill Boyle: Coaching Kids, Chasing Ballparks, & a Lifelong Love for the Mets Bill Boyle is a lifelong Mets fan from Harvey’s Lake, Pennsylvania. He grew up surrounded by baseball—playing wiffle ball in the yard with his brothers, being...
Episode 174 — Tony Ebers: Generations of Baseball, Ballpark Emotions, & The Magic of Ozzie Smith
All Episodes / Episode 174 — Tony Ebers: Generations of Baseball, Ballpark Emotions, & The Magic of Ozzie Smith Tony Ebers is a lifelong Cardinals fan from just outside of St. Louis. He shares how his love for the game was passed down through generations,...
Episode 173 — Alex Haenke: Tigers Family Fandom, Road Trip Rituals, & The Next Big Chase
All Episodes / Episode 173 — Alex Haenke: Tigers Family Fandom, Road Trip Rituals, & The Next Big Chase 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...