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.
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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 his return from Japan, Paul shares stories from his first in-person experience with Nippon Professional Baseball.
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 decades. Scott shares how a game between the Mets and Phillies lit the spark for his love of baseball as a kid, and how a middle-school moment of compassion for Bill Buckner turned him into a Red Sox fan for life.
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 childhood passion has evolved into a mission to visit all 30 Major League ballparks.
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 with collecting baseball cards as a kid and watching a VHS tape of the 1984 World Series.
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 dream of—visiting all 30 Major League ballparks in one season.
Older Episodes
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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...
Episode 172 — John Foster: 29 Ballparks from 30,000 feet, A Lifetime of Reds Fandom, & Crashing the 1990 World Series
All Episodes / Episode 172 — John Foster: 29 Ballparks from 30,000 feet, A Lifetime of Reds Fandom, & Crashing the 1990 World Series John Foster is a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan from Long Island, New York. Despite growing up deep in Mets and Yankees territory,...
Extra Innings: Gabe Lerman — Writing the Playbook for Japanese Baseball Travel Adventures
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Gabe Lerman — Writing the Playbook for Japanese Baseball Travel Adventures 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....
Extra Innings: Kelly & Christina Robinson — Major Nerds for the Minor Leauges
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Kelly & Christina Robinson — Major Nerds for the Minor Leauges 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...
Episode 171 — Marc & Nate Wolpoff: Catching Memories, Home Run Derby Dreams, & All-Star Game Adventures
All Episodes / Episode 171 — Mark & Nate Wolpoff: Catching Memories, Home Run Derby Dreams, & All-Star Game Adventures Marc and Nate Wolpoff are a father-son duo from San Diego. Together, they’ve visited all 30 MLB ballparks, attended multiple All-Star...
Episode 170 — Jason Massopust: Brewers Ballpark Memories, Epic Playoff Celebrations, & Road Trip Adventures
All Episodes / Episode 170 — Jason Massopust: Brewers Ballpark Memories, Epic Playoff Celebrations, & Road Trip Adventures Jason Massopust is a life-long Brewers fan from Wisconsin who spent over two decades in a sales role for the team. We chat about his...
Episode 169 — Eddie Browning: Creating The Browning Baseball Collection, International Travel, & A Lifetime of Baseball Fandom
All Episodes / Episode 169 — Eddie Browning: Creating The Browning Baseball Collection, International Travel, & A Lifetime of Baseball Fandom Eddie Browning is a life-long baseball fan who has turned his passion into an extraordinary collection of memorabilia...