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Most Recent Episodes
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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.
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 the next 50 years, Michael was at every Opening Day. Even after his beloved Senators were relocated to Texas, he found a way to keep the streak alive – spanning three cities, six ballparks, and five different home teams.
Older Episodes
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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...
Extra Innings: Tarri Haina Describes Seeing a Combined No-No and Experiencing the Magic of the World Baseball Classic
All Episodes / Extra Innings: Tarri Haina Describes Seeing a Combined No-No and Experiencing the Magic of the World Baseball Classic On this episode of Extra Innings we welcome back Episode 54 guest Tarri Haina. Tarri, also known as Stadiumman, discusses what it was...
Episode 107 — Jim Seimas: Churros, Chorizo, & Domingo’s Perfecto
All Episodes / Episode 107 — Jim Seimas: Churros, Chorizo, & Domingo’s Perfecto Jim Seimas is a Giants fan living in San Jose, CA. He is also the sports editor for the Santa Cruz Sentinel. In addition to the Giants, Jim is a fan of most other bay area sports...
Episode 106 — Adrian Nesta: TOOTBLANs, Spin Rates, & The Beauty of Baseball Through Data
All Episodes / Episode 106 — Adrian Nesta: TOOTBLANs, Spin Rates, & The Beauty of Baseball Through Data Adrian Nesta is a life-long Padres fan currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Adrian works as a data journalist and his natural propensity towards analyzing data...