Solario is a life-long Giants fan originally from the San Francisco area, who now calls Honolulu, Hawaii home. He shares his love for artwork and international baseball, as well as his involvement in vintage baseball leagues.
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Most Recent Episodes
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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 remained loyal to St. Louis thanks to her family’s roots. Crystal shares how watching Nolan Ryan pitch in person ignited her passion for baseball and how the 1998 home run chase pulled her deeper into the game.
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 covering Boston sports.
Extra Innings: Spencer Schwartz’s Baseball Journey Through Adversity
Spencer Schwartz joins the show for his third appearance to discuss how the sudden loss of his eyesight has affected how he engages with the game. We also discuss the overwhelming support he’s received from Baseball Twitter and the Yankees fanbase, which allowed him to continue his yearly tradition of attending opening day at Yankee Stadium despite his new challenges.
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 about growing up in a baseball focused Texas town, the best parts of having a collegiate wood bat team in your backyard, and his favorite baseball memories.
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 family moved to Yankee country when he was 10 years old. Anna and Eytan discuss what it’s like to be a Sox fan in the middle of Yankeeville, the Jewish connection to baseball, and how the younger generation feels about the game.
Older Episodes
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Episode 151 — John Southard: Turning a Fandom into a Career, Handling History, & Missing Out on Nolan’s 7th No-No
All Episodes / Episode 151 — John Southard: Turning a Fandom into a Career, Handling History, & Missing Out on Nolan’s 7th No-No John Southard is a life-long Rangers fan living in Fort Worth, Texas. He works as a Brand Historian for an archival company called...
Episode 150 — Eric Vickrey: ‘80s Cardinals, ’46 Spokane Indians, & ’11 Game Six Heroics
All Episodes / Episode 150 — Eric Vickrey: ‘80s Cardinals, ’46 Spokane Indians, & ’11 Game Six Heroics Eric Vickrey is a Cardinals fan living in Seattle who has also developed a soft spot for the Mariners. He fell in love with the game thanks to growing up in the...
Episode 149 — David Tinnes: Connecting with the Game at Citi, Catch Hoppin’ in Rochester, & Baseball as a Special Language
All Episodes / Episode 149 — David Tinnes: Connecting with the Game at Citi, Catch Hoppin’ in Rochester, & Baseball as a Special Language David Tinnes is a Mets fan from Rochester, New York who found the game in 2017 after he was asked to chaperone a school field...
Extra Innings: The Young Professor, Matt Graifer, and the Banana Ball Phenomenon
All Episodes / Extra Innings: The Young Professor, Matt Graifer, and the Banana Ball Phenomenon Since we last chatted with Matt Graifer, affectionately known as The Young Professor, he’s embarked on an extraordinary journey from the classroom to the ballpark as...
Episode 148 — David Ostrowsky: Roberto Alomar, Other Fallen Stars, & The Dilemma of Idolizing Athletes
All Episodes / Episode 148 — David Ostrowsky: Roberto Alomar, Other Fallen Stars, & The Dilemma of Idolizing Athletes David Ostrowsky is a Red Sox fan and author from the Boston area. In this episode, Anna and David explore the nostalgic charm of Fenway Park and...
Episode 147 — Scott Bolohan: Coaching Kids, Guiding Yankee Stadium Tours, & Creating a Home for Baseball Literature
All Episodes / Episode 147 — Scott Bolohan: Coaching Kids, Guiding Yankee Stadium Tours, & Creating a Home for Baseball Literature Scott Bolohan grew up outside of Detroit and is a long-time Tigers fan, who also has a soft spot for the Yankees, thanks to his job...
Episode 146 — Josh Rawitch: Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, & Connecting Generations as the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame
All Episodes / Episode 146 — Josh Rawitch: Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, & Connecting Generations as the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Josh Rawitch is the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY....
Episode 145 — Sandro Prosperino: A Decade of All-Star Games, How Chasing Never Stops, & Bonding Through Baseball
All Episodes / 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...
Episode 144 — Michael Ortman: 50 Opening Days, Regaining a Team, & Life Lessons from Davey and the Nats
All Episodes / 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...
Extra Innings: Ethan Bryan and How a Single Game of Catch Can Change Your Life
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Ethan Bryan and How a Single Game of Catch Can Change Your Life Ethan Bryan is the author of “A Year of Playing Catch” which chronicles his project of playing catch for 365 days straight. He originally appeared in Episode 40 where he...