John Southard is a life-long Rangers fan living in Fort Worth, Texas. He works as a Brand Historian for an archival company called Heritage Werks, and works closely with the Rangers to curate exhibits and displays that highlight the team’s history.
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Most Recent Episodes
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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 St. Louis area and developing a penchant for collecting baseball cards as a kid. Eric is also the author of two baseball books, including his latest about post World War II baseball and the tragic 1946 Spokane Indians bus crash.
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 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.
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.
Older Episodes
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Episode 116 — Valerie Ruiz: Boomsticks, Brisket Mac, & The Best Ballpark Food Around
All Episodes / Episode 116 — Valerie Ruiz: Boomsticks, Brisket Mac, & The Best Ballpark Food Around Valerie Ruiz is a life-long Texas Rangers fan currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is known on social media as Stadium Food Girl, where she highlights the...
Episode 115 — Rob Ullman: Pirates, Squirrels, & All Day Baseball
All Episodes / Episode 115 — Rob Ullman: Pirates, Squirrels, & All Day Baseball Rob Ullman is a life-long Pirates fan currently living in Richmond, Virginia. He is a professional cartoonist who publishes a weekly comic strip highlighting the history of sports in...
Episode 114 — Marcel Bieler: Following the Game from Afar, Exploring Beers and Ballparks, & Being a Swiss Born Baseball Fan
All Episodes / Episode 114 — Marcel Bieler: Following the Game from Afar, Exploring Beers and Ballparks, & Being a Swiss Born Baseball Fan Marcel Bieler is a Cubs fan born and raised in Switzerland. He fell in love with the game thanks to being able to listen to...
Episode 113 — Evan Christie: The History of Nippon Professional Baseball, Game Day Atmosphere, & Becoming a Hiroshima Carp Fan
All Episodes / Episode 113 — Evan Christie: The History of Nippon Professional Baseball, Game Day Atmosphere, & Becoming a Hiroshima Carp Fan Evan Christie is a Canadian sports journalism graduate and content creator based in Toronto, Canada. His favorite MLB...
Episode 112 — Rickey Hill & Jeff Celentano: The Incredible Real-Life Story of The Hill – In Theaters Everywhere August 25th
All Episodes / Episode 112 — Rickey Hill & Jeff Celentano: The Incredible Real-Life Story of The Hill – In Theaters Everywhere August 25th The Hill is a movie based on the remarkable real-life story of Rickey Hill and his journey overcoming incredible...
Episode 111 — Jon Walk: Visiting All 16 Texas Parks in a Year, Running for Baseball, & Chasing Unique Experiences
All Episodes / Episode 111 — Jon Walk: Visiting All 16 Texas Parks in a Year, Running for Baseball, & Chasing Unique Experiences Jon Walk is a life-long baseball fan from The Woodlands, TX. He’s currently in the middle of visiting all 16 Texas professional and...
Episode 110 — David Conde: Multi-generational Fandom, Covering Minor League Prospects, & Spotting the Next Legend on Deck
All Episodes / Episode 110 — David Conde: Multi-generational Fandom, Covering Minor League Prospects, & Spotting the Next Legend on Deck David Conde is a life-long Mets fan living in Florida. We discuss how his love of baseball and the Mets came courtesy of his...
Episode 109 — Gary Matthews: Growing Relationships Through the Game, Meeting Baseball Legends, & The At-Bat of a Lifetime
All Episodes / Episode 109 — Gary Matthews: Growing Relationships Through the Game, Meeting Baseball Legends, & The At-Bat of a Lifetime Gary Matthews is a life-long Dodgers fan who grew up listening to the legendary Vin Scully all the way from his childhood home...
Extra Innings: Shane Barclay and Anna recap their recent baseball adventure to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Midnight Sun Game
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Shane Barclay and I recap our recent baseball adventure to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Midnight Sun Game Shane Barclay is the owner of JapanBall, which offers baseball tours to Japan, the Dominican Republic, the Netherlands, and many...
Episode 108 — Robb Wolf: Bucs Baseball, McGwire’s 52nd, & The Fitted Hat Society
All Episodes / Episode 108 — Robb Wolf: Bucs Baseball, McGwire’s 52nd, & The Fitted Hat Society Robb Wolf is a life-long Pirates fan living in Ohio. He’s also in the middle of his journey to see all 30 ballparks and collect many fitted hats along the way. We...