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.
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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.
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 was born in the backyard where his older brother Oscar patiently pitched tennis balls to him night after night, and how baseball has remained a constant thread in his life ever since.
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 coached by his father, and learning to love the game while watching Mets games with his grandmother.
Episode 174 — Tony Ebers: Generations of Baseball, Ballpark Emotions, & The Magic of Ozzie Smith
Tony Ebers, a lifelong Cardinals fan from just outside St. Louis, shares how his love for baseball was passed down through generations—and how seeing Ozzie Smith turn a double play sealed it forever.
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Episode 167 — Solario: Vintage Leagues, Global Baseball Adventures, & The Art of the Game
All Episodes / Episode 167 — Solario: Vintage Leagues, Global Baseball Adventures, & The Art of the Game Solario is a life-long Giants fan originally from the San Francisco area, who now calls Honolulu, Hawaii home. He shares stories of growing up attending games...
Episode 166 — Crystal McKenzie: Growing Up with the Game, Inheriting St. Louis Loyalty, & Passing Down a Love for Baseball
All Episodes / Episode 166 — Crystal McKenzie: Growing Up with the Game, Inheriting St. Louis Loyalty, & Passing Down a Love for Baseball Crystal McKenzie is a life-long Cardinals fan from St. Louis. Even though she grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she...
Episode 165 — George Falkowski: From Yankee Fan to NESN Features Producer, Media Tales, & Ballpark Therapy
All Episodes / Episode 165 — George Falkowski: From Yankee Fan to NESN Features Producer, Media Tales, & Ballpark Therapy George Falkowski is a Yankee fan from New Jersey who spent a big part of his life in sports broadcasting, including ten years with NESN...
Extra Innings: Spencer Schwartz’s Baseball Journey Through Adversity
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Spencer Schwartz’s Baseball Journey Through Adversity Spencer Schwartz joins the show for his third appearance. Spencer, who has been a life-long Yankees fan and season ticket holder, shares his recent battle with a rare autoimmune...
Episode 164 — Terry McCutchen: Abilene as a Baseball Town, Connecting Over Catch, & The Wood Bat Boys of Summer
All Episodes / Episode 164 — Terry McCutchen: Abilene as a Baseball Town, Connecting Over Catch, & The Wood Bat Boys of Summer Terry McCutchen recently found his love of lower-level baseball reignited by the newly minted Abilene Flying Bison. Anna and Terry chat...
Episode 163 — Eytan Saenger: Being a Boston Fan in The Bronx, Music’s Connection to the Game, & The Importance of Celebrating Culture in Baseball
All Episodes / Episode 163 — Eytan Saenger: Being a Boston Fan in The Bronx, Music’s Connection to the Game, & The Importance of Celebrating Culture in Baseball Eytan Saenger is a Red Sox fan currently living in the Bronx, NY. Originally from Boston, his...
Episode 162 — Stan Cole: Cooperstown, Campbell, & The Carolina League
All Episodes / Episode 162 — Stan Cole: Cooperstown, Campbell, & The Carolina League Stan Cole is a life-long baseball fan from Buies Creek, NC who fell in love with the game as a kid thanks to AM radio broadcasts and NBC’s Game of The Week. He’s also the...
Episode 161 — Rohn Brown: Charming Collegiate Leagues, Interning with a Future Hall of Famer, & Interviewing Former Student Athletes
All Episodes / Episode 161 — Rohn Brown: Charming Collegiate Leagues, Interning with a Future Hall of Famer, & Interviewing Former Student Athletes Rohn Brown is a Washington Nationals fan from Mechanicsville, VA, whose love of baseball got started in the 1970s...
Episode 160 — Bucketheads at the Ballpark: 2024 MLB All-Star Week
All Episodes / Episode 160 — Bucketheads at the Ballpark: 2024 MLB All-Star Week Join Anna on the concourse of Globe Life Field for the 2024 MLB All-Star Week in Arlington, Texas. In this special episode Anna interviews passionate fans from all over the country,...
Episode 159 — Richard Sullivan: Baseball and Art, Getting Drafted, & Working with Watercolors
All Episodes / Episode 159 — Richard Sullivan: Baseball and Art, Getting Drafted, & Working with Watercolors Richard Sullivan is a Braves fan living in Louisville, Kentucky. From a young age, he had two loves in life: art and baseball. Throughout his life, he...