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 trip to Citi Field. Since that trip, David has jumped in head-first with baseball, including taking on his own year of playing catch every single day.
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Most Recent Episodes
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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 the in-game host for none other than The Savannah Bananas.
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 the early 2000 Red Sox, as well as David’s latest biography on Roberto Alomar.
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 as a Yankee Stadium Tour Guide.
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. A long-time baseball executive, he’s spent nearly three decades in the game, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks before being tapped to run the HOF in 2021.
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 shares how their father-son tradition of attending baseball games across the country, particularly centered around All-Star Games, became a priceless vehicle for bonding.
Older Episodes
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Episode 126 — Thankful for Baseball
All Episodes / Episode 126 — Thankful for Baseball In this special Thanksgiving episode, hear directly from baseball fans why they are thankful for the game of baseball. In order of appearance: Charles Dennis: @51stubs Victor DiTommaso Derek Malinowski: @ChicagoDerek7...
Episode 125 — Bob Fontaine Jr: Scouting as a Family Business, Signing Future Hall of Famers, & Getting to Know the People Behind the Players
All Episodes / Episode 125 — Bob Fontaine Jr: Scouting as a Family Business, Signing Future Hall of Famers, & Getting to Know the People Behind the Players Bob Fontaine Jr. is a former MLB scout known for signing several big time players including Ozzie Smith,...
Episode 124 — Taylor Robinson: Running a Ball Team’s Social Media, Seeing a World Series Walk-Off, & Following Through on a Mid-Season Promise
All Episodes / Episode 124 — Taylor Robinson: Running a Ball Team’s Social Media, Seeing a World Series Walk-Off, & Following Through on a Mid-Season Promise Taylor Robinson is a life-long Texas Rangers fan currently living in Keller, Texas. We chat about how she...
Episode 123: Alan Mindell — College Ball Camaraderie, The Story of a Late-In-Life Knuckleballer, & a 500ft Home Run
All Episodes / Episode 123: Alan Mindell — College Ball Camaraderie, The Story of a Late-In-Life Knuckleballer, & a 500ft Home Run Alan Mindell is a baseball lifer who started in little-league, played college ball at Cal. Berkley, and played a handful of games...
Episode 122 — Greg Finch and Tom D’Agostino: O’s, Milkmen, & Lifelong Friends Celebrating Milestone Birthdays with Baseball
All Episodes / Episode 122 — Greg Finch and Tom D’Agostino: O’s, Milkmen, & Lifelong Friends Celebrating Milestone Birthdays with Baseball Greg Finch and Tom D’Agostonio are Orioles fans living in Rochester, NY who have been friends for over 45 years. This year,...
Episode 121 — Tim Lillis: Business Sports Management, Working in All Levels of the Game, & an Epic Baseball Honeymoon
All Episodes / Episode 121 — Tim Lillis: Business Sports Management, Working in All Levels of the Game, & an Epic Baseball Honeymoon Tim Lillis is a Rays fan currently living in the Philadelphia area. He’s lived in many places across the country thanks to a...
Episode 120 — James Christopher: Baseball from Coast to Coast, Sharing the Game with the Next Generation, & Announcing Ballpark Nation
All Episodes / Episode 120 — James Christopher: Baseball from Coast to Coast, Sharing the Game with the Next Generation, & Announcing Ballpark Nation James Christopher is a life-long Astros fan from South Austin, Texas. He’s also a filmmaker and the creator...
Episode 119 — Jake Plocher: Flying Tigers, Reading with the Rays, & a Debut No-No
All Episodes / Episode 119 — Jake Plocher: Flying Tigers, Reading with the Rays, & a Debut No-No Jake Plocher currently lives in Philadephia, PA but is a life-long fan of the Detroit Tigers thanks to his dad. He’s lived in several different places across the...
Episode 118 — Flobo Boyce: Getting to Know a City Through Baseball, Contributing to Black Baseball Mixtape, & Starring in a Commercial for MLB
All Episodes / Episode 118 — Flobo Boyce: Getting to Know a City Through Baseball, Contributing to Black Baseball Mixtape, & Starring in a Commercial for MLB Flobo Boyce is a life-long Mets fan currently living in Los Angeles whose love of baseball started with...
Episode 117 — Paul Willems: Collecting Cards as a Kid, Wisconsin’s Big League Pedirgree, & Growing the Game Through Social Media
All Episodes / Episode 117 — Paul Willems: Collecting Cards as a Kid, Wisconsin’s Big League Pedirgree, & Growing the Game Through Social Media Paul Willems is a life-long Brewers fan from the Milwaukee area. His love of baseball comes from a combination of...