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.
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Most Recent Episodes
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Episode 145 — Sandro Prosperino: A Decade of All-Star Games, How Chasing Never Stops, & Bonding Through Baseball
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.
Episode 144 — Michael Ortman: 50 Opening Days, Regaining a Team, & Life Lessons from Davey and the Nats
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 home teams.
Extra Innings: Ethan Bryan and How a Single Game of Catch Can Change Your Life
In this episode Ethan Bryan and Anna discuss some new research which highlights the importance of play, and how the perfect storm of Covid and an increase in screen time have led to a new epidemic of isolation and loneliness, and how a simple game of catch can combat those effects.
Episode 143 — Jason Skinner: British Baseball Fans, A House Divided, & Getting Left in the Dust at Fenway
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 Phillies fan.
Episode 142 — Mark Zubizarreta: Vending at the World Series, Being Part of a Ballpark’s Community, & 10+ Years of Friendly Baseball
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, and starting a grassroots pickup ball movement, Mark shares his unique perspective on what makes baseball more than just a game.
Older Episodes
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Extra Innings: Tarri Haina Describes Seeing a Combined No-No and Experiencing the Magic of the World Baseball Classic
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Tarri Haina Describes Seeing a Combined No-No and Experiencing the Magic of the World Baseball Classic On this episode of Extra Innings we welcome back Episode 54 guest Tarri Haina. Tarri, also known as Stadiumman, discusses what it was...
Episode 107 — Jim Seimas: Churros, Chorizo, & Domingo’s Perfecto
All Episodes / Episode 107 — Jim Seimas: Churros, Chorizo, & Domingo’s Perfecto Jim Seimas is a Giants fan living in San Jose, CA. He is also the sports editor for the Santa Cruz Sentinel. In addition to the Giants, Jim is a fan of most other bay area sports...
Episode 106 — Adrian Nesta: TOOTBLANs, Spin Rates, & The Beauty of Baseball Through Data
All Episodes / Episode 106 — Adrian Nesta: TOOTBLANs, Spin Rates, & The Beauty of Baseball Through Data Adrian Nesta is a life-long Padres fan currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Adrian works as a data journalist and his natural propensity towards analyzing data...
Extra Innings: Paul Caputo’s World Series Experience
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Paul Caputo’s World Series Experience On this Extra Innings episode of the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, I catch up with Paul Caputo about attending Game 3 of the 2022 World Series featuring his Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston...
Episode 105 — Brian Koss: Stadiums, Stats, & Covering Tomorrow’s Stars
All Episodes / Episode 105 — Brian Koss: Stadiums, Stats, & Covering Tomorrow’s Stars Brian Koss is a life-long Tigers fan now living in Winter Garden, Florida. He’s also developed a soft spot for the Atlanta Braves thanks to his son’s evolving baseball fandom....
Episode 104 — Steve Scott: Beers with Brett, the Earthquake Game, & The Candlestick Caper
All Episodes / Episode 104 — Steve Scott: Beers with Brett, the Earthquake Game, & The Candlestick Caper Steve Scott is from the Bay Area of California and grew up as an avid fan of both the Oakland A’s and the San Francisco Giants. We discuss what it was like to...
Episode 103: David Driver — County Baseball, MLB Beat Writing, & Baseball from Tidewater to the Shenandoah
All Episodes / Episode 103 — David Driver: County Baseball, MLB Beat Writing, & Baseball from Tidewater to the Shenandoah David Driver is a life-long baseball fan born and raised in Virginia. He was the sports editor for papers in both Baltimore and Arlington,...
Episode 102 — Daniel Jacob Horine: Pop Fly Pop Shop, The Storytelling of Art, & Meeting the Superheroes of the Game
All Episodes / Episode 102 — Daniel Jacob Horine: Pop Fly Pop Shop, The Storytelling of Art, & Meeting the Superheroes of the Game Daniel Jacob Horine is the artist behind Pop Fly Pop Shop. Each week, he drops a new sports-themed art print in the style of a comic...
Episode 101 — Jay Whannel: Dugouts, Dog Piles, & Drilling the Fundamentals
All Episodes / Episode 101 — Jay Whannel: Dugouts, Dog Piles, & Drilling the Fundamentals Jay Whannel currently runs a baseball and softball training facility in Fairfax, Iowa. Prior to a lengthly coaching career, Jay spent time playing professional ball in the...
Episode 100 — Anna DiTommaso: Celebrating 100 Episodes with My Baseball Story & the Origin of Baseball Bucket List
All Episodes / Episode 100 — Anna DiTommaso: Celebrating 100 Episodes with My Baseball Story & the Origin of Baseball Bucket List On this special episode of the show, guest host Spencer Schwartz interviews the founder of The Baseball Bucket List Website and...