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.
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Most Recent Episodes
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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.
Episode 139 – Dixie Tourangeau: Play Ball! Calendar, The Arky Vaughan for The Hall Committee, & The Only Triple Play / Grand Slam Combo in History
Dixie Tourangeau, hailing from Central Massachusetts, has an intriguing twist to his allegiance in the age-old Red Sox-Yankees rivalry due to his unique approach to baseball fandom and his deep involvement with SABR. As the creator of the Play Ball Calendar for nearly 25 years, Dixie has contributed significantly to educating fans about baseball history and may have even influenced Hall of Fame elections. Beyond witnessing three no-hitters live, Dixie has also experienced a singular event in baseball history.
Episode 138 — Gary Livingston: College Baseball Radio, the Inner Workings of the Texas League, & The Campaign to Bring Back Bat Night!
Gary Livingston is a Chicago Cubs fan living near San Antonio, Texas. We dive into Gary’s love for the game, rooted in his Chicago upbringing and fueled by memorable experiences like attending his first game at Wrigley Field on bat night.
Gary shares his experiences working in minor league baseball, covering everything from college radio to interning with the Texas Rangers, and working in the Double-A Texas League.
Episode 137 — Tomi Korkeamaki: A Miami Honeymoon, Baseball Therapy, & Following the Fish from Finland
Tomi Korkeamaki is a Miami Marlins fan from Vaasa, Finland. We discuss the process of Tomi finding his way to the Marlins, how he and his friend Ville started the podcast Baseball Terapia – which translates to Baseball Therapy, and we hear an incredible story about a random baseball Tomi pulled out of a bucket of balls being sold at a market.
Older Episodes
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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...
Episode 096 — Chris Storm: Super Baseball Weekends, a 4 Home Run Game, & Back to Back No-Nos
All Episodes / Episode 096 — Chris Storm: Super Baseball Weekends, A 4 Home Run Game, & Back to Back No-Nos Chris Storm currently lives in Oklahoma but was born and raised in the Tampa area. We chat about how his love of baseball developed as a kid thanks to the...
Episode 095 — Peter Nagel: Living Blocks from the Brewers, Visiting 150 Ballparks, & Driving 16,000 Miles in a Ford Focus
All Episodes / Episode 095 — Peter Nagel: Living Blocks from the Brewers, Visiting 150 Ballparks, & Driving 16,000 Miles in a Ford Focus Peter Nagel is a Brewers fan living just blocks away from American Family Field in Milwaukee. He and his best friend Erik took...
Episode 094 — Patrick Montgomery: The Splendid 6, Baseball Mecca, & Yankee Stadium Jail
All Episodes / Episode 094 — Patrick Montgomery: The Splendid 6, Baseball Mecca, & Yankee Stadium Jail Patrick Montgomery is a Yankees fan currently living in South Carolina who fell in love with baseball by collecting cards as a kid. Last summer, Patrick released...
Episode 093 — Reggie Deal: Baseball Yoda, 30 Parks in 30 Days, & Life as a Blind Baseball Fan
All Episodes / Episode 093 — Reggie Deal: Baseball Yoda, 30 Parks in 30 Days, & Life as a Blind Baseball Fan Reggie Deal is an Astros fan currently living in San Marcos, Texas. He was born blind and learned to love sports via radio broadcasts. We discuss how...
Episode 092 — Matt Melton: Foul Ball Hot Takes, Fantastic Fenway, & Winging a First Pitch
All Episodes / Episode 092 — Matt Melton: Foul Ball Hot Takes, Fantastic Fenway, & Winging a First Pitch Matt Melton is a Red Sox fan who fell back in love with baseball thanks to a great experience at Fenway Park many years after the ’94 strike. He’s also a host...
Extra Innings: We “Catch” Up with John Scukanec
All Episodes / Extra Innings: We “Catch” Up with John Scukanec In our Extra Innings series, we’ll catch up with previous guests who have checked off larger items on their baseball bucket list since their last appearance on the show. John Scukanec is...
Episode 091 — Shane Bua: Cribbage, Columbia, & a Confusing Seventh-inning Stretch
All Episodes / Episode 091 — Shane Bua: Cribbage, Columbia, & a Confusing Seventh-inning Stretch Shane Bua is a Red Sox fan living in Syracuse, New York. He is entering his third season as an usher with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets. We discuss his favorite parts and...