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.
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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.
Episode 141 — Karen Cordaway: From New Mom to Baseball Fan, The Beauty of Unplanned Adventures, & Watching the City Become “Boston Strong”
Karen Cordaway from Connecticut found her passion for baseball as a new mom in the early 2000s. Her Red Sox fandom included an emotional connection to the team, a firsthand experience of being at Fenway the day of the Boston City Marathon bombing, and witnessing the city’s unity to become Boston Strong.
Episode 140 — Andy Littleton: Heartbreak, Hope, & Healing Through Baseball
Andy Littleton grew up in Tucson, Arizona as a fan of the Oakland A’s. Despite being a fan of the Athletics as a kid, Andy now cheers for the Chicago Cubs – a change spurred by a poignant and personal story of loss and remembrance.
Extra Innings: Patrick Montgomery Shares Candid Stories of Ballplayers Who Didn’t Live Up to the Hype
Patrick Montgomery rejoins the show to discuss his upcoming book, Baseball’s Great Expectations, which explores why some highly anticipated baseball players fail to live up to the hype. Drawing from interviews with players, their families, and coaches the book investigates the tangible and intangible reasons behind a player’s inability to excel.
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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...
Episode 099 — Jim Misudek: Dream Jobs, Dock Spiders, & Returning Home to Fond du Lac
All Episodes / Episode 099 — Jim Misudek: Dream Jobs, Dock Spiders, & Returning Home to Fond du Lac Jim Misudek is the General Manager of the Northwood League’s Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. We discuss the best parts of summer collegiate ball, and the give and take...
Episode 098 — Bruce Thome: Fantasy Camp, Baseball at Its Best, & Raising a Ruckus in Rippey
All Episodes / Episode 098 — Bruce Thome: Fantasy Camp, Baseball at Its Best, & Raising a Ruckus in Rippey Bruce Thome is a Minnesota Twins fan living in Urbandale, Iowa. He’s attended multiple fantasy camps hosted by the team. We hear about what it’s like to...
Episode 097 — Chris Richmond: Enjoying The Player’s Journey, Falling in Love with the Process of Pitching, & Learning to Throw Sidearmed
All Episodes / Episode 097 — Chris Richmond: Enjoying The Player’s Journey, Falling in Love with the Process of Pitching, & Learning to Throw Sidearmed Chris Richmond is a ballplayer wrapping up his senior year at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois. He’s a...