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Extra Innings: Kelly & Christina Robinson — Major Nerds for the Minor Leauges
In this episode of Extra Innings, we catch up with Kelly and Christina Robinson, a husband-and-wife duo whose passion for baseball has taken them on countless road trips and adventures over the years.
Episode 171 — Marc & Nate Wolpoff: Catching Memories, Home Run Derby Dreams, & All-Star Game Adventures
Marc and Nate Wolpoff are a father-son duo from San Diego. Together, they’ve visited all 30 MLB ballparks, attended multiple All-Star Games, and created lifelong memories centered around the sport.
Episode 170 — Jason Massopust: Brewers Ballpark Memories, Epic Playoff Celebrations, & Road Trip Adventures
Jason Massopust is a life-long Brewers fan from Wisconsin who spent over two decades in a sales role for the team. We chat about his favorite memories from his 23 years with the Brewers, including the excitement of the 2008 playoff clinch.
Episode 169 — Eddie Browning: Creating The Browning Baseball Collection, International Travel, & A Lifetime of Baseball Fandom
Eddie Browning is a life-long baseball fan who has turned his passion into an extraordinary collection of memorabilia housed in his very own private museum which includes 832 autographed baseballs and much more.
Episode 168 — Neil Solondz: Behind the Mic with the Rays, Working at 30 Ballparks, & the Future of Tampa Bay Baseball
Neil Solondz is one half of the radio play-by-play team for the Tampa Bay Rays. He shares his journey from growing up as a sports-loving kid in New Jersey to calling games for one of the most exciting teams in baseball.
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Episode 153 — Ken Smoller: The Chicago Rivalry, “Last Comiskey”, & Photographing 2,300 Stadiums
All Episodes / Episode 153 — Ken Smoller: The Chicago Rivalry, “Last Comiskey”, & Photographing 2,300 Stadiums Ken Smoller is a Chicago White Sox fan who now lives in the Boston area. His love for baseball started as a kid thanks to fond memories at Comiskey...
Episode 152 — Scott Yelle: Completing the Journey to 30, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, & Living Just Like Jackson
All Episodes / Episode 152 — Scott Yelle: Completing the Journey to 30, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, & Living Just Like Jackson Scott Yelle is a life-long Red Sox fan living in Cape Cod, MA who discovered his love for baseball early thanks to Little League....
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...