Let's Get Two: Recent Episodes
James Christopher
America's past time from those who enjoy it: the fans. We're gonna spend the spring, summer and fall going to check out the best game at all levels: MiLB, MLB, Independent Leagues, College and High School.
The first week is in the books....and we talk about it, the standings and the economics of baseball.
John Koscis of the Fireflies is here!
Emily, Gary and I are talking season predictions AND rolling the dice with some Ohtani talk. I hope its not too much of a gamble....
Rylan Kobre, the voice of the Round Rock Express, previews the 2024 season.
Emily and Jim talk:
Suppressed FA market
Spring Break Out
and is there a Bauer Outage?
Brian and Jess pinch hit and we were all over the bases.
- Is Cashman nuts?
- A very rational analytics vs non conversation
- Jess' Bregman story
- Is Michigan ready for the negative reaction? (Altuve should consult)
- Is Texas SEC ready?
OPEN: The beginning of goodbye.
08:49 WHO'S ON FIRST: The Fredericksburg Nationals are here to talk baseball and the community.
https://twitter.com/FXBGNats
20:22 GOODBYES: Some of the Let's Get Two team and fans bid adieu to the show.
31:08 CLOSING IT OUT: Jim and Jess offer a final goodbye to Let's Get Two and announce the new venture!
The penultimate Let's Get Two! We're out to Peoria for the Chiefs then headed east for the Vermont Lake Monsters.
0:01:11 PEORIA CHIEFS: Cody Schindler, voice of the Chiefs, talks all things Peoria baseball and its 40 year history in Illinois.
Follow: https://twitter.com/peoriachiefs
0:16:15 VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: We're hanging out at Centennial Field with Jess Becker taking in a Lake Monsters game.
Follow: https://twitter.com/VTLakeMonsters
0:22:49 CLOSING IT OUT
It's Hartford Yard Goats time!
01:06 WHO'S ON FIRST: Jeff Dooley and Ryan Sandler are here to help tell the Yard Goat's story!
13:50: HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Andy and I having a beer in Hartford!
21:05: LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL: We're talking Bull Durham!
28:15 KNOCKIN' THE COVER OFF: We're talking the book about Bull Durham!
32:26 ADJUST OURS SCOREBOARDS: A special visit from father/son traveling duo behind Mapping the Path:
@mappingthepath5851
@MappingThePath
48:21 CLOSING IT OUT
Onward to the Empire...
OPEN: Los Tigres de Quintana Roo
0:03:18 WHO'S ON FIRST: We head to San Bernadino home of the Inland Empire 66ers with good friend, Steve Wendt.
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0:21:33 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the past of baseball in the Inland Empire.
0:24:19 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: How about the past of the Mexican League?
0:28:06 CLOSING IT OUT:
Viva Las Vegas!
OPEN: It's Dottie Award time!
0:03:25 WHO'S ON FIRST: Vegas Baby! We're visiting with the Las Vegas Aviators. Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/AviatorsLV
0:13:28 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: A look into baseball's past in Las Vegas AND one of the worst film festival experiences ever!
0:19:01 CLOSING IT OUT
When it comes to baseball in Syracuse.... 'Let's Get Two'
OPEN: Some changes coming to the show, but we are still going to keep growing the game.
0:01:36 SYRACUSE SPARTANS: The Spartans of the New York Collegiate Baseball league are here to talk baseball and helping the community at every turn.
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11:55 SYRACUSE METS: The Mets Triple-A club is a fixture in Syracuse, NY. We chat with voice of the Mets, Michael Tricarico, about baseball in NBT Bank Stadium.
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31:05 CHASE ALMENDAREZ: Chase Almendarez leads the Huston-Tillotson Rams baseball team. They're an HBC in Austin Texas and working to bring their program back. We talk to Chase about his life in the game, rebuilding the Rams and importance of historically black colleges and universities in today's college landscape.
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46:35 CLOSING IT OUT
Where the buffalo roam!
OPEN: Just a little baseball left!
1:57 WHO'S ON FIRST: The Buffalo Bisons are up to bat at Sahlen Field and we've got Brad Bisbing!
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25:41 WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! TCL Champs Saguin River Monsters are in the house.
47:20 CLOSING IT OUT
Emily hosts!
Fighting on the base paths
Suppressing salaries
Emily gets depressed in her tin foil hat....
For 5 years, we've been waiting to get into Erie. It's finally happened.
5:10 WHO'S ON FIRST:
Erie Seawolves' front office gurus Greg Gania and Christy Buchar join us as we take in our first Erie SeaWolves experience!
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32:35 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Erie baseball wasn't just about Wolves. it was also about Fisherman and Sailors.
36:11 CLOSING IT OUT: We got around the ballpark, meet some great people, chief among them: Liz.
Special episode of Let's Get Two.
OPEN:
Please consider helping the people of Vermont recover from the July floods:
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5:52 WHO'S ON FIRST: We visited the Vermont Mountaineers of the NECBL
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17: 35 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: We've got a new show launching: Let's Get Two Live.
Meet the faces behind the mics:
Emily Nyman
https://twitter.com/EmSheDoesIt
Ed Rivera
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
Scott McEntire
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32:56 CLOSING IT OUT
We're up, up and away to Rocket City!
Our episode today is dedicated to Scott, Roxanne, Emily and Ben
COLD OPEN: Elton would be proud.
OPEN: Why space should matter....even if you're not that into it.
2:30 - WHO'S ON FIRST: We made it! Our first trip to Toyota Field home of YOUR Rocket City Trash Pandas. Communications Director Aaron Cheris is here!
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14:36 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Pat Ammons, Senior Director of Public & Media Relation for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to talk space, the center and why we should continue to invest in space travel.
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25:20 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Engineer, science teacher and friend of the show, Roxanne Thurman joins the show to talk space, religion, Star Trek and Gene Roddenbarry
38:33 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at baseball's history in Huntsville/Madison Alabama.
41:20 CLOSING IT OUT
We took the family out to the ballgame....
COLD OPEN: Where did the name 'Idaho Falls' come from?
OPEN: Dedicated to the best mother in law ever, we take a look at baseball and poetry.
5:40 WHO'S ON FIRST: Welcome to the Idaho Falls Chukars!
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https://twitter.com/ifchukars
23:58 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We've got two very special guests sharing some local brew.
30:17 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Looking into baseball's past.
32:37 CLOSING IT OUT
We head to Indiana, not for some basketball, but for the greatest game ever invented.
FIRST PITCH: Ballparks are a lot like cars...
WHO'S ON FIRST: We're all about the Evansville Otters experience!
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0:18:52 LIGHTS. CAMERA. PLAYBALL.:
Gary and I continue our talk of about the epic film, A LEAGUE OF THIR OWN
OPEN: I believe in America. Not just a great Godfather quote, but something I find inspiration in.
05:29 WHO’S ON FIRST/FROM THE BLEACHERS: Getting the FULL Duboise Bombers Experience.
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22:16 LIGHTS CAMERA PLAYBALL: The first of TWO segments dealing with the perfect baseball movie, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN.
30:21 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: The world famous Ranger Amy is here to talk about her cool nickname and signing the Anthem at a ballgame.
44:35 CLOSING IT OUT: Ending the show with the help of a Rockford Peach!
Our first trip with the kiddos and instead of one game with the Salt Lake Bees....Let's Get Two...
00:43: OPEN: The ballpark is where memories are made.
12:13: WHOSE ON FIRST - The Salt Lake Bees' own Kraig Williams to talk the bees, minor league baseball and all the fun you can have at Smith's Ballpark.
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24:31 FROM THE BLEACHERS:
A breathtaking day at the Salt Lake City Bees filled with great views, great fun and great times with family, which all add up to two perfect days at the Park.
31:48 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Jumping into the past of baseball in Salt Lake City.
35:41 CLOSING IT OUT
It's our favorite weekend of the MiLB: Blue Ghost Weekend!
OPENING: June 6, 1944 was one of the most significant in American history. We look at that day and Eisenhower's iconic letter.
5:21 WHO'S ON FIRST: We've got Hooks Director of Marketing, Dustin FIshman on the show talking this year's Blue Ghosts look and the 24 season down on the coastal bend.
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13:36 FROM THE BLEACHERS: From the flight deck to center field, we've got the Hooks covered!
20:33 COURTNEY GATLIN: The Blue Ghosts have a SWEET new look this year. We talk to the amazing designer who got it done and how her process works.
26:58 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Nathan Bybee is back baby!
Presented by The Hitter Sports
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31:41 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Baseball in the Coastal Bend has a rich, rich history.
Written by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
35:17 IRISH WOLFHOUNDS BASEBALL: John Fitzgerald of the Irish American Baseball Society is here to talk about the new Irish team, the Wolfhounds, and their debut.
Follow: https://twitter.com/IABSociety
52:11 CLOSING IT OUT: We're out. But not before some thoughts from our Top Sea Gull.
Our Annual Memorial Day episode.
5:44 ED RIVERA of The Dad Hat Chronicles is in the house! He's here to interview....me.
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
40:18 CEDRIC THOMAS SMITH, filmmaker from San Antonio, is here to talk his new movie LOSING LALO and researching the subject of Veteran Suicide.
54:47 CLOSING IT OUT
We're back to school with the Pineville Porcupines, offering some of the best in Summer League baseball!
FIRST PITCH: Ted Lasso and the importance of Collegiate Summer League Baseball.
4:55 WHO'S ON FIRST: Meet the Pineville Porcupines!
https://twitter.com/PorcupinesONSL
16:55 LIGHTS. CAMERA. PLAYBALL: Summer Catch is a good movie. No. Really.
20:43 RAIDERS OF THE LAST DIAMOND: We look at the history of the Cape Cod League.
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We gathered with some friends to spend celebrate the show's 5th birthday and what better place to do it than Werner Park!
FIRST PITCH: Jim reflects on 5 years of Let's Get Two and all who made it possible.
07:31 FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Let's Get Two team descended upon Werner Park, home of the Storm Chasers, for the 5th year party!
Follow them here: https://twitter.com/OMAStormChasers
09:27 WHO'S ON FIRST: Martie Cordaro of the Storm Chasers is with us in the suite for our 5th!
Follow him here: https://twitter.com/OmahaPrez
23:27 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Paul Caputo leads the Let's Get Two team in a 5th birthday drink.
Presented by the Hitter Sports:
Paul Caputo: https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
The Hitter Sports: https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
36:06 CLOSING IT OUT:
A special episode of our show! Driven by my own broadcasting students!
FIRST PITCH: MLB is overthinking how to get younger fans to like the game.
03:42 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Brooke is here to talk about her Honors Inquiry Project about the importance of Baseball in American culture.
12:12 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Brady joins the show to talk about his last year playing high school baseball, his future at the college level and his beloved Giants.
20:36 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Shelby takes over Raiders of the Lost Diamond and shares some of the history of baseball in the LeHigh Valley.
26:47 WHO’S ON FIRST: Our friend Matt Bari is here to talk about the 2023 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs season. Check it out and follow them.
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41:15 LIGHTS. CAMERA. PLAYBALL: We’re taking a look at the Keanu Reeves film HARDBALL.
49:29 CLOSING IT OUT.
Special Let's Get Two!
In the opening, we've got reps from MLB and the Oakland As!
FIRST PITCH: What does the possibility of Oakland leaving mean for baeball?
9:39 Oakland fan Stu Clary joins the show.
25:59 EdRivera, of the Dad Hat Chronicles show, gives his thoughts on an Oakland-less baseball landscape.
We're back at our home ballpark...we went back home.
FIRST PITCH: America, no matter where you are...small town, big city; has a hometown baseball team. Just got to find it.
3:39 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Our first trip to Round Rock to see the hometown Express. Gonna be a blast of a season at the Dell.
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https://twitter.com/ExpressPres
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7:22 WHO's ON FIRST: Rylan Kobre of the Express is here to lay out what will be a great season at Dell Diamond.
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23:58 LIGHTS. CAMERA. PLAYBALL:
Talking the underrated baseball movie, TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE
28:23 CLOSING IT OUT:
Jim eats all the hotdogs.
FIRST PITCH: How has social media changed discourse when it comes to sports/film and politics? All the ways.
4:48 KNOCKING THE COVER OFF: We review Calvin Schiraldi's The Arena in KNOCKING THE COVER OFF.
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8:04 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Calvin Schiraldi joins us to talk about his career, his new book, the pitch that changed his life and more.
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31:24 WHO'S ON FIRST - Casper Spuds: We talk with Jeff Dobish of the Casper Spuds about their move to Wyoming.
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46:46 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We check out some baseball history in Wyoming!
49:13 CLOSING IT OUT.
We're throwing a world series social! First, even though you might not be an Astros fan, the Astros portion is all about why we love baseball. Then, three special guests...
FIRST PITCH: The last six years have made the ten-year old me come all. It's been a fun with some great ups and some low lows. Check out the top 3 ups and downs of the last 6 years.
11:08 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: The Astros have a rich uniform history. And I own most of them. Check out my ranking of Astros looks. I've got just about all of them, with one particular exclusion. Never the red and black.
15:08 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Jess and I made it out to the second World Series ring ceremony of our lives. That and some cool new features at Minute Maid Park!
19:13 WORLD SERIES SOCIAL: The heart of the episode. In a very 'Let's Get Two' approach, we get 4 fans of four teams together to talk about their love of their team and winning a world series in their lifetimes.
The rules: have some fun, be respectful and talk ball. (No "mickey mouse' season, no 'it's been x number of years since the last one, no 'trash cans.'). Everything I hoped it would be.
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57:42 CLOSING IT OUT
We're live with Jess and Erik as we get ready for MiLB '23.
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FIRST PITCH: Theme nights? We're still fighting about theme nights???
0:04:45 - WHO'S ON FIRST: Former Daytona Tortugas broadcaster Justin Rocke is here to preview the '23 season.
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0:24:42 - 7th INNING STRETCH: We love turtles on the ballfield. We love them in the water even more. We visit with Wendy Night of Sea Turtle Inc on how we can help save the turtles. For more information and to make a donation:
https://seaturtleinc.org/
0:39:10 - SHOW ME THE MERCH: Paul Caputo is here to talk the overall direction of minor league branding.
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
1:00:00 - RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: The baseball history in Daytona is RICH. We're talking Celery-Fed baseball.
1:02:00 - CLOSING IT OUT:
Let's Two is back! We're talking Fireflies and all things Columbia baseball!
02:55 - WHO'S ON FIRST: Columbia Fireflies play by play voice John Kocsis is here to talk the 2023 season, his book and what to look for as summer roles around.
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21:54 - RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Donnie Wise, Columbia baseball super-fan is here to talk all things baseball in the Soda city.
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43:02 - LIGHTS. CAMERA. PLAY BALL: Major League. Jim's #1 baseball movie...
46:59 - CLOSING IT OUT:
Episode director: McKay Trulove
Episode cinematographer; Annabelle Judson
COLD OPEN: Avoid the Void
FIRST PITCH: What is "Let's Get Two?"
0:04:48 SPECIAL GUEST: Daniel Simon: From the Savannah Bananas to the Daytona Tortugas, meet the man who is responsible for some of the best looks in minor league baseball.
https://www.studiosimon.net/
0:36:58 SPECIAL GUEST: Mascots: The first impression fans get of most baseball teams. But what is it like to run around the ballpark in that suit? We speak to a mascot, on condition of anonymity, about that mascot life.
0:49:17 CLOSING IT OUT: Season 5 preview. We're gonna have some fun.
Another holiday episode! Baseball Santa is here and we're celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah with all of our baseball family!
OPEN: Baseball Santa gives his Naughty and Nice list from the baseball world! And we've got some great, must see gift ideas for the baseball lover in your life.
10:55 PAUL CAPUTO: Paul Caputo from Baseball By Design is here to highlight his favorite Logo-Vember changes that could be great sources for gifts AND his request from Baseball Santa.
15:17 BASEBALL SANTA WISHES: Our baseball family have some requests for the jolly old RH relief pitchin elf.
28:02 JESS KNASTER: Jess is here for another Hanukkah special! He creates 8 days of meals from ballpark food!
47:45 JOHN KOCSIS: John Kocsis of the Columbia Fireflies has a new book coming out. When released, it will be the ULTIMATE present for the baseball fan in your life.
1:03:41 CLOSING IT OUT: When it comes to Santa, our philosophy remains the same: Let's Get Two.
COLD OPEN: "People will come Ray." A look at our 2022 season through the words of Terence Mann.
02:06 THE FIRST PITCH: How do we measure our travels?
11:06 WHO'S ON FIRST: Martie Cordaro, president of the Omaha Storm Chasers is here to help us wrap up the 2022 season.
39:17 THE FIRST LADY OF MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Jessica is here to recap some of our favorite moments of the 4th season of the show.
58:47 CLOSING IT OUT: Reveal of the teams we're visiting for the 5th season.
https://twitter.com/OmahaPrez
https://twitter.com/OMAStormChasers
https://linktr.ee/omahastormchasers
The last trip of the 2022 season was one of the all time best.
The Portland Sea Dogs. Check them out.
seadogs.com
https://twitter.com/PortlandSeaDogs
FIRST PITCH: With all the Astros winning the World Series, we missed out on Logo-Vember and some big news for the San Antonio Missions.
https://twitter.com/missionsmilb
https://twitter.com/KnightsBaseball
04:01 WHO'S ON FIRST: Emma Tiedemann of the Portland Sea Dogs is here to talk the 2022 season and the magical time at Hadlock Field.
https://twitter.com/emmatieds
21:31 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Jess and I made it out to Fan Appreciation Day for the Portland Seadogs. All we can say is: wow.
28:46 CLOSING IT OUT
4 years. 200 episodes. What an amazing, humbling ride.
FIRST PITCH: What 200 episodes means and the best of the Cold Opens from 4 years of the show. And one hilarious closing segment.
12:46: We've got guests from all over the minor league baseball community reflecting on our 200th episode.
24:15 ADJUST YOUR SCORE CARDS: We're joined by Brady Hess, high school ball player for St. Michael's Catholic Academy as we discuss how to keep the game going with a younger generation of fans.
34:01: The Let's Get Two production team is thankful for baseball...
49:45 CLOSING IT OUT: So much to be thankful for in 2022...
Our annual Veteran's Day episode.
FIRST PITCH: Let's stop comparing sports to 'war.'
06:42 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Marine Vet and sports personality Anthony Turnstile is here to talk service and river monsters.
https://twitter.com/bmb_baseball
https://twitter.com/SeguinTCL
23:35 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Welcome to Casper, home of the Casper Horseheads.
Follow them here:
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25:15 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Emy is here to share the perspective of being the spouse of a service member.
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44:52 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Welcome to Billings, home of the Mustangs.
https://twitter.com/Mustangs
47:13 CLOSING IT OUT: 22 Veterans kill themselves every day. PTSD is a real thing.
It's Halloween time again!
Cold Open: Epic reference to Jim's favorite movie, JAWS
0:00:41 First Pitch: We're talking baseball, but it's also Halloween. Jim's go to horror flicks to celebrate the spooky season.
0:07:34 Who's On First: Kevin Watterson from the Keene Swamp Bats is here to talk Swamp Bat baseball!
0:16:44 From the Bleachers: We're coming at ya from the Bat Cave, home of the Keene Swamp Bats.
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0:21:13 From the Bleachers: Welcome to the Cape Cod League!
0:23:33 From the Bleachers: Dipping a toe in the Shark Tank. It's a baseball frenzy when it comes to the Martha's Vineyard Sharks!
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0:27:19 Lights. Camera. Playball: Filmmaker Mike Donis is here to talk Jaws and his Toronto Blue Jays.
0:50:37 A Let's Get Two Halloween: The team from Let's Get Two cues you in on their 'go to' horror flix.
0:52:36 Closing It Out
Excited and honored to announce the winners of the 2022 Dottie Awards....
In the following categories:
COLLEGE SUMMER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE YEAR
INDEPENDENT TEAM OF THE YEAR
SINGLE A TEAM OF THE YEAR
HIGH A TEAM OF THE YEAR
DOUBLE A TEAM OF THE YEAR
TRIPLE A TEAM OF THE YEAR
BALLPARK OF THE YEAR
BRAND OF THE YEAR
RE-BRAND/NEW BRAND OF THE YEAR
THEME NIGHT BRAND/LOOK
COPA BRAND OF THE YEAR
CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR
IN GAME HOST OF THE YEAR
BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
MASCOT OF THE YEAR
ERIK MERTENS: SPIRIT OF BASEBALL
DON GILLINGHAM: FAN OF THE YEAR
EMMA TIEDEMANN: WOMAN IN BASEBALL
BEN HILL: PERSON OF THE YEAR
Special Let's Get Two 'Dottie' Awards!
FIRST PITCH: Awards? This is why we do it...
0:05:54The Official "Dotties": The 2022 Let's Get Two Award Nominations"
Presented by:
Erik Mertens
https://twitter.com/ItsErikMertens
Paul Caputo
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
James Christopher
https://twitter.com/LetsGet2TheShow
Awards:
College Summer League Club of the Year Award
Indie Club of the Year Award
Single A Club of the Year Award
High A Club of the Year Award
Double A Club of the Year Award
Triple A Club of the Year Award
Ballpark of the Year Award
Brand of the Year Club of the Year Award
Re Brand/New Brand of the Year Award
Theme Night Look Club of the Year Award
COPA Brand of the Year Award
Content Creator of the Year Award
In Game Host of the Year Award
Broadcaster of the Year Award
Executive Of The Year Award
Mascot of the Year Award
Erik Mertens 'Spirit of Baseball' Award
Don Gillingham Fan Of The Year Award
Emma Tiedeman: Woman In Baseball Award
Ben Hill: Person Of the Year Award
0:46:41 CLOSIING IT OUT
Twin Cities native and Let's Get Two producer call CHS field his baseball church...
FIRST PITCH: New Rules!
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
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10:01:00 FROM THE BLEACHERS: A Saints game at CHS Field is truly a religious experience.
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18:07:00 WHO'S ON FIRST: St. Paul play by play voice Sean Aronson is here to talk the 2022 St. Paul Saints and pigs that get too big.
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
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0:42:03. HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Andrew and I have two VERY drinks and take in a great ballpark atmosphere.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
0:43:23 WHO'S ON FIRST: We're joined by St. Paul Saints GM Derek Sharrer as he shares his journey through baseball.
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
1:06:01 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: A quick look at the City Of Baseball Museum at CHS Field. It's simply the best ballpark museum out there.
Produced by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
1:09:30 CLOSING IT OUT
We're in Baseball's Hometown....Little Rock, Arkansas.
FIRST PITCH: A Unionized MiLB? Yes please.
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
0:03:06: FROM THE BLEACHERS: We’re live at Dickey Stephens Park home of YOUR Arkansas Travelers. And what a time we had….
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0:11:36 WHO’s ON FIRST: Steve Davis, the voice of the Travelers, is here to talk Arkansas baseball!
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Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
0:33:44 Who’s On First: Sophie Ozier shares her story of growing into the job of GM with the Arkansas Travelers.
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Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
0:54:60 Show. Me. The. Merch: Classic look. Classic gear from the Arkansas Trans.
Follow the Travelers:
https://twitter.com/ARTravs
https://linktr.ee/artravs
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
0:57:09 Holler And A Swaller: Scott McEntire shares his experience growing up and playing baseball in Arkansas.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
1:03:16 Closing It Out
FIRST PITCH: Between folks with DUI's and domestic abuses managing and playing MLB...what are we doing?
0:07:22 WHO'S ON FIRST: MIchael Galayda is here to talk Blue Rocks baseball!
Follow the Blue Rocks
https://twitter.com/WilmBlueRocks
bluerocks.com
Follow the WIlmington Blue Rocks
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https://t.co/MOKeFFtVZY
0:25:33 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Great threads from the Blue Rocks.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
0:27:11 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: A great brew in a great ballpark.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
0:28:10 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Get to know the Wilmington Raiders.
Produced by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
0:31:30 WHO'S ON FIRST (Part 2): This summer, a Delta airlines cancellation kept us away from seeing the Lexington Legends. We want to share our interview with the awesome Madison Spencer.
Follow the Lexington Legends:
https://twitter.com/LexingtonLegend
https://linktr.ee/lexingtonlegends
0:42:46 CLOSING IT OUT
What an amazing night of fun, baseball and connection at the Brooklyn Cyclones.
FIRST PITCH: Rob Manfred and co have dropped the new MLB schedule and its way different. And we don't hate it.
0:08:21: WHO'S ON FIRST: We've got the voice of the Cyclones, Keith Raad, who gets us ready for the trip to Brooklyn!
Follow the Brooklyn Cyclones:
https://twitter.com/BKCyclones
https://linktr.ee/BrooklynCyclones
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
0:27:33: FROM THE BLEACHERS: Out to the ballpark near Coney Island and just a great time getting some face time with old friends.
0:34:54: SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Easily one of my favorite brands.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
0:38:06: HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Having a beer with old High School buddy Bill Hacket!
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
0:41:36: RAIDER OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Is there a more baseball rich area than Brooklyn, NY?
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
0:46:02: CLOSING IT OUT
It's IRON PIGS week!
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/IronPigs
https://ironpigsbaseball.com
FIRST PITCH: Why aren't all auctions online? Seems like you'd sell more stuff...
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
05:03 WHO'S ON FIRST: We welcome friend of the show, Matthew Bari to talk the LeHigh Valley Iron Pigs.
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
22:29 FROM THE BLEACHERS: A great time was had at Coca Cola Park checking out the Iron Pigs!
29:38 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Hanging out at Coca Cola Park BEER GARDEN.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
31:02 7th INNING STRETCH:
Holly Harrar from Discover LeHigh Valley is here to talk about all the cool things we can do when we get to the ballpark.
https://twitter.com/lehighvalleypa
https://www.discoverlehighvalley.com/
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
42:32 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Iron Pigs. Cool brand(s0. Cool merch.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
44:26 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: The Iron Pigs weren't the first team to call the LeHigh Valley home...
47:35 CLOSING IT OUT
We're visiting another uniquely American sport rooted in community and history - Rodeo. And it's a lot more similar to baseball than you might think...
FIRST PITCH: We had a great opportunity to cover the good folks of the Cody Nite Rodeo. Before hand, a brief chat about Rodeo.
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
12:55 FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Cody Nite Rodeo is like nothing else in sports: a full rodeo that begins on June 1st and doesn't end until the summer is over. A rodeo every night.
Follow the Cody Nite Rodeo:
https://twitter.com/CodyStampede
https://www.codystampederodeo.com/
20:59 WHO'S ON FIRST: Meet barrel race and break - away roper Hadley Tate.
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Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
38:16 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Every year, the Belton 4th of July rodeo goes down. Keith Smith is here to tell us all about it and we squeeze in some baseball talk.
Follow the Belton Rodeo:
https://www.bellcountyexpo.com/
1:04:00 CLOSING IT OUT: Adios from Cody, Wyoming.
You can’t help but feel good Vibes when you end up to a game in the Rocky Mountains…
Follow the Rocky Mountain Vibes
https://twitter.com/VibesBaseball
https://linktr.ee/vibesbaseball
FIRST PITCH: Rob Manfred said something dumb again.
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
04:31 WHO’S ON FIRST: Kaylee Goodell from the Rocky Mountain Vibes to talk her journey in baseball and having a blast wearing all the hats…
Follow the Rocky Mountain Vibes
https://twitter.com/VibesBaseball
https://linktr.ee/vibesbaseball
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
16:04 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Great time at the Vibes ballgame…hanging with Toasty….
Follow the Rocky Mountain Vibes
https://twitter.com/VibesBaseball
https://linktr.ee/vibesbaseball
21:30 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Dean McGissock is back for his second time on the show talking 2021 to 22 and the military community in Colorado Springs.
37:26 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Paul Caputo is here, live and in person and he’s got some fun history on the Rocky Mountain Vibes brand.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
44:53 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Such good merch, you’ll be dying for s’more….
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
46:50 CLOSING IT OUT:
We’ve found him! We’ve found Sasquatch!
Follow the Spearfish Sasquatch
https://twitter.com/sprfshsasquatch
spearfishsasquatch.com
FIRST PITCH: Rob Manfred said something dumb again. I’m sure you all accept that premise…
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
04:31 WHO’S ON FIRST: Eric Schmidt of the Independence League’s Spearfish Sasquatch! He talks about the community of baseball he’s helped build in South Dakota.
Follow the Spearfish Sasquatch
https://twitter.com/sprfshsasquatch
spearfishsasquatch.com
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
15:10 FROM THE BLEACHERS: What a great time we had in Spearfish. One of my favorite baseball experiences ever….
https://twitter.com/sprfshsasquatch
spearfishsasquatch.com
21:24 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Andrew Nelson is here and we’re enjoying some Sasquatch beer….
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
23:49. ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Bayleigh Hubbard keeps the energy going at the ballpark. We talk to the in-game host about her first foray into baseball.
https://www.instagram.com/bayleighhubbard/
38:04 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: The ’Squatch have a great logo and great colors. This adds up to great merch.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
40:02. 7TH INNING STRETCH: Mistie Caldwell from Visit Spearfish highlights the goings on in one of the prettiest towns in the country.
https://visitspearfish.com/
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
48:02 CLOSING IT OUT
- Astros v Mariners
- Don’t sleep on Arch Bishop Deshais
- Scott Servais no longer invited to Astros Alumni Weekends.
- Can we please find an outfield?
We had a great time toasting bread and gettin' dirty Charleston!
Team in Focus: Charleston Dirty Birds
Follow them here:
https://linktr.ee/Dirtybirdscwv
https://twitter.com/dirtybirdscwv
FIRST PITCH: We're taking you behind the scenes with a look at the months long process of taking an episode of Let's Get Two from inception to completion.
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
14:31 WHO'S ON FIRST: We've got Charelston dynamo Lindsey Webb on the show to talk her journey through minor league baseball and being a Dirty Bird.
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
32:27 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Welcome to the Toast Man himself, Rod Blackstone!
47:21 FROM THE BLEACHERS: We had a great time at the Dirty Birds game. Check out this unique, urban ballpark.
51:27 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We're having a beverage and talking the best parts of independent baseball.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
52:50 7TH INNING STRETCH: Tim Brady of the Charleston CVB tells us about the adapting and changing community of Charelston.
https://twitter.com/charlestonwv
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
1:04:28 CLOSING IT OUT:
"Smell those shrimp they're beginning to boil..."
FIRST PITCH: I ask an unanswerable question (for an old man)?
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
01:17 WHO’S ON FIRST: Welcome to the show, Scott Kornberg, voice of YOUR Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp!
Follow the Jumbo Shrimp:
https://twitter.com/JaxShrimp
jaxshrimp.com/shop
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
22:32. ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Welcome Jordan Price, on field host of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp!
https://twitter.com/YoungProfessorG
https://t.co/wHFRmD0wGC
38:27 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Patrick Noote of BaseballMapps.com is joining me for brew HE wants…
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
42:00 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Special guest Glen Wieger and Scampi join the show!
Follow Glen:
https://twitter.com/Glentazman
48:16 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: The Jumbo Shrimp have some AMAZING gear….
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
50:23. 7TH INNING STRETCH: Jacksonville might be Florida’s best kept secret. Katie Mitura tells us why.
https://twitter.com/visit_jax
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
1:03:00 CLOSING IT OUT: Ed Rivera from the The Dad Hat Chronicles helps me wrap things up1
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
An interesting first time at Jackie Robinson Ballpark...
FIRST PITCH:
How the Let's Get Two award work...
06:04 WHO’S ON FIRST: Welcome to the show, Justin Rocke, the voice of the Tortugas. We talk his journey through the minors that brought him to Daytona.
Follow the Tortugas:
https://twitter.com/daytonatortugas
daytonatortugas.com
Follow Justin:
https://twitter.com/JustinRocke
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
24:29. ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: The worldly famous ‘Young Professor’ is here to talk how he approaches the role of IN GAME HOST.
Follow him here:
https://twitter.com/YoungProfessorG
https://t.co/wHFRmD0wGC
39:15 FROM THE BLEACHERS: A night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Tortugas, is not to be missed!
Follow the Tortugas:
https://twitter.com/daytonatortugas
daytonatortugas.com
44:40 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We take a look at the history of baseball in Daytona.
Produced by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
48:07. RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: A special addition to RAIDERS: the history of Jackie Robinson Ballpark voiced by the incomparable, Young Professor.
Produced by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
54:39. 7TH INNING STRETCH: Andrew Booth in of Visit Daytona is here to highlight what ELSE we can do when we’re in town.
https://www.cherryfestival.org/
https://twitter.com/cherryfestival
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
1:04:25 CLOSING IT OUT:
The Whitecaps have been on our bucket list for a long time and it did not disappoint…
FIRST PITCH: Welcome Erik Mertens to the Let’s Get Two team!
Follow him:
https://twitter.com/ItsErikMertens
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
04:46 WHO’S ON FIRST: Welcome Steve VanWagoner of the West Michigan Whitecaps as we prepare for our trip to LMCU Ballpark!
FOLLOW THE WHITECAPS:
https://twitter.com/wmwhitecaps
whitecapsbaseball.com
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
21:48 FROM THE BLEACHERS: LMCU Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps is a baseball gem. But the real special part of the game experience is the front office staff and the fans.
FOLLOW THE WHITECAPS:
https://twitter.com/wmwhitecaps
whitecapsbaseball.com
28:47 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Few brands do it as well and as consistently as the West Michigan Whitecaps.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
31:35 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: A special Holler Segment. Scott McEntire is here and we’re sharing beers.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
35:20 CLOSING IT OUT:
FIRST PITCH: Permit to talk a little politics and the separation of Church and State. Seems 4th of July is a great time to discuss what I think the framers intended.
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
10:42 LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL: Andy and I chat AFTER JACKIE, the new documentary.
20:41 WHO’S ON FIRST: It’s 4th of July at Whataburger Field! Dustin FIshman is here to talk the remainder of the Corpus Christi Hooks season.
https://twitter.com/cchooks
https://cchooks.com
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
33:57 WHO’S ON FIRST: American Airlines canceled our flight, told me I couldn’t go to Lexington and tried to cancel the show about the Legends. But we can’t be canceled! (Not fully, anyway). Madison Spencer of the Legends is here to talk her journey In baseball and the 22 Legends season.
Follow the Legends:
https://twitter.com/LexingtonLegend
https://linktr.ee/lexingtonlegends
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
45:12 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Paul Caputo joins me to talk about the ‘amazing’ 4th of July hats from the MLB and the MiLB.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
1:09:32 CLOSING IT OUT: Remember all those on active duty serving overseas while we’re enjoying hot dogs, baseball, fireworks and Jaws.
The PitSpitters welcomed us for a great day in Traverse City.
FIRST PITCH: Collegiate Summer League baseball is a foundational, important part of the baseball landscape, yet so many casual fans don’t know what it’s all about. Welcome to the best kept secret in the minors…
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
07:26 WHO’S ON FIRST: Hannah Bronkema joins us to talk her career, Pit Spitters and we play a little pepper.
Follow Hannah:
https://twitter.com/hebronkema
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
23:35 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Turtle Creek stadium is among the best Collegiate Summer League parks you’ll ever seen. And we had a great time on Princess Night.
FOLLOW THE PIT SPITTERS:
https://twitter.com/TCPitSpitters
https://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/
31:25 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Pit Spitters: a great brand design with some great merchandise to match.
FOLLOW THE PIT SPITTERS:
https://twitter.com/TCPitSpitters
https://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
34:09 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Scott McEntire is here and we, your intrepid reporters, explore all the Pit Spitters have to off by way of libations.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
36:02 7TH INNING STRETCH: Kat Pale of the National Cherry Festival is here to give us a sneak peek of what will be an amazing event!
Follow them:
https://www.cherryfestival.org/
https://twitter.com/cherryfestival
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
50:28 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We take a look at the Traverse City Dune Bears of the Frontier League.
Produced by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
54:36 CLOSING IT OUT: Did Jim find his princess on Princess Night?
When you walk into the Depot, home of the Cleburne Railroaders, you're greeted like regulars, even if its your first time....
FIRST PITCH: Baseball fans need to stop gate keeping those who don’t fan ‘perfectly.’
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
08:11 WHO’S ON FIRST: Welcome Taylor Robinson of the Clebrune Railroaders as they jump into the American Association season!
FOLLOW THE RAILROADERS:
https://twitter.com/CRRBaseball
ilovetexasbaseball.com
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
22:17 FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Cleburne Railroaders experience is based on family. The Depot is the place where everybody knows your name…
FOLLOW THE RAILROADERS:
https://twitter.com/CRRBaseball
ilovetexasbaseball.com
27:44 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: A special Show. Me. The. Merch. Showing off ALL the Cleburne Railroaders merchandise I’ve acquired over the years.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
30:16 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We’re joined again by Anna DiTomaso of Baseball Bucket List and we’re sharing a special drink from the ballpark.
Followed by Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
33:22 7TH INNING STRETCH: Heather Juarez from the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about the hidden gem of North Texas.
FOLLOW VISIT SEGUIN:
https://www.seguintexas.gov/l
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
43:47 CLOSING IT OUT:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the ballpark, here's a new fish in town...
FIRST PITCH: It’s June which means it’s PRIDE MONTH. We talk Tampa Bay Ray, Jack Flaherty, Pride and it’s place in Minor League Baseball.
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
20:29 WHO’S ON FIRST: We welcome Scott Barry, GM of the Seguin River Monsters as the prepare to jump into their inaugural season in the Texas Collegiate League.
FOLLOW THE RIVER MONSTERS:
https://twitter.com/SeguinTCL
https://www.seguinrivermonsters.com/
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
33:40 FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Seguin River Monsters experience is based on one thng. The most important thing: love for baseball and love for the fans.
FOLLOW THE RIVER MONSTERS:
https://twitter.com/SeguinTCL
https://www.seguinrivermonsters.com/
37:53 7TH INNING STRETCH: Seguin, Texas is a hidden gem and so much more than ‘on the the way to San Antonio.’ Kyle Kramm of Visit Seguin Is here to talk about what the amazing Texas town has to offer.
FOLLOW VISIT SEGUIN:
https://www.seguintexas.gov/l
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles
The fam came in from Oregon and we took them up to Frisco!
FIRST PITCH: The MLB wants games to be shorter. The MiLB is experimenting with rules to shorten the game and they are working, to the detriment of the MiLB experience.
Presented by Baseball Mapper
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
baseballmapper.com
0:10:46 FROM THE BLEACHERS: We're live from Frisco for the Rough Riders on the Defenders Of The Diamond Night.
Frisco Rough Riders:
https://twitter.com/RidersBaseball
https://www.milb.com/frisco
0:16:46 SHOW ME THE MERCH: Lots of gear to choose from at the Rider's Outpost. Order:
Frisco Rough Riders:
https://roughriders.milbstore.com/
https://twitter.com/RidersBaseball
Presented by the Baseball By Design Podcast
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
0:19:00 HOLLER AND SWALLER: Having some beers at the Rough Rider's game with Anna from the Baseball Bucket List.
Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
0:23:18 WHO'S ON FIRST: Zach Bigley, voice of the Rough Riders joins the show!
Follow him:
https://twitter.com/zachbigs
http://zachbigley.weebly.com/
Presented Baseball Bucket List:
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
0:35:23 RAIDERS: Anchors aweigh as we look at the Dallas Submarines! Written by Andrew Nelson!
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
0:39:17 CLOSING IT OUT
0:01:31 FIRST PITCH - The meaning of Memorial Day and the Flag (to Jim).
0:08:48 SWINGING FOR THE FENCES Paul Caputo and Erik Mertens join the show to talk military recognition in ballgames and in uniforms.
Then, at 0:29:55, Patrick Larson stops by (and we get a cool hand-off between segments)
Follow Paul:
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
Follow Erik:
https://twitter.com/ItsErikMertens
Follow Patrick:
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
0:44:36 LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL: Andy and Jim are talking about the movie THE CATCHER WAS A SPY, the amazing story of Moe Berg.
Follow Andy:
https://twitter.com/andyzipp
0:56:49 WHO’S ON FIRST: Dustin Fishman from the Corpus Christi Hooks is here to talk the Memorial Day tradition, BLUE GHOST WEEKEND.
Corpus Christi Hooks:
https://twitter.com/cchooks
cchooks.com
1:07:34 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Air Force Vet and baseball mapper Patrick Noote is here to talk the role baseball played in his Air Force career.
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
http://links.baseballmapper.com/
1:25:15 CLOSING IT OUT
New #LetsGetTwo
COLD OPEN: A spelling bee?
01:07 FIRST PITCH: Talking the importance of buying your minor league baseball merch DIRECTLY fro the team in question.
Presented by Baseballmapper.com
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
08:11 FROM THE BLEACHERS: It's baseball in Biloxi and we had a great time! Take a peek of all that MGM Park has to offer.
Biloxi Shuckers
https://twitter.com/BiloxiShuckers
https://www.milb.com/biloxi
13:30 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We're having some local brews and enjoying the Gulf breeze.
Presented by The Hitter Sports
https://twitter.com/TheHitterSports
14:50 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Get your Biloxi Shuckers gear, either from the ballpark, or from the online team store.
Presented by the Baseball By Design podcast.
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
16:42 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We're looking the history of baseball in the Biloxi/Gulfport area.
Written by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
22:06 WHO'S ON FIRST: We're joined by the voice of the Shuckers and fellow Longhorn grad, Garrett Greene.
Follow him:
https://twitter.com/Garrett_Greene
Presented by Baseball Bucket List
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
48:13 7TH INNING STRETCH: A quick snapshot of our great time in Biloxi when not in the ballpark.
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles.
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
51:15 CLOSING IT OUT: 51:15 CLOSING IT OUT: A shoutout to some very special little leaguers...
New Let's Get Two!
FIRST PITCH: Oh the drama of an adult human bringing a glove to a baseball game! Eee Gads!
Presented by BaseballMapper.com
https://twitter.com/baseballmapper
0:04:25 FROM THE BLEACHERS: We're in Columbia, SC for the Fireflies. What a great time we had!
Follow:
https://twitter.com/ColaFireflies
https://columbiafireflies.com
0:09:57 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We're joined by Columbia Fireflies super-fan, Donnie Wise,
Follow Donnie: https://twitter.com/wisedrjr
Presented by The Hitter Sports
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0:12:16 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Ed Rivera of the Dad Hat Chronicles joins me to talk Fireflies Merch.
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0:19:19 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We travel back in time to the history of baseball in Columbia!
Written by Andrew Nelson
https://twitter.com/NinesNorth
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
0:24:11 WHO'S ON FIRST: We're joined by the voice of the Fireflies, John Kocsis
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0:46:31 7TH INNING STRETCH: the Columbia CVB's Kelly Barbrey to focus on what else to see in Columbia, including an homage to a great band.
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
0:56:32 CLOSING IT OUT
FIRST PITCH: We need to talk about (Tyler) Bauer...
10:20 SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: Erik Mertens AND Paul Caputo join me for a special joint session of the baseball congress as we debate our favorite brands and a constitutional amendment banning a MiLB team having the same name as the parent club.
Erik Mertens
https://twitter.com/ItsErikMertens
Paul Caputo
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
Missoula Paddleheads:
https://twitter.com/GoPaddleHeads
Corpus Christi Hooks:
https://twitter.com/cchooks
Bowling Green Hot Rods:
https://twitter.com/BGHotRods
Erie Sea Wolves:
https://twitter.com/erie_seawolves
Asheville Tourists:
https://twitter.com/GoTourists
Albuquerque Isotopes:
https://twitter.com/ABQTopes
Daytona Tortugas:
https://twitter.com/daytonatortugas
Hartford Yard Goats:
https://twitter.com/ABQTopes
Columbia Fireflies:
https://twitter.com/ColaFireflies
0:51:47 WHO'S ON FIRST: Friend of the show, Martie Cordaro, is here talking his Omaha Storm Chasers and the look of minor league baseball in 2022.
https://twitter.com/OMAStormChasers
https://linktr.ee/omahastormchasers
https://twitter.com/OmahaPrez
1:07:12 LIGHTS, CAMERA. PLAY BALL: Andy and Jim break down the excellent baseball doc, the Battered Bastards of Baseball.
1:29:04 CLOSING IT OUT: A big welcome to the Seguin River Monsters.
https://twitter.com/SeguinTCL
We made the trip to Greenville and had a (base) ball...
FIRST PITCH: A special shoutout to the kids at Sisters Little League and Manchaca Little League. One player and family in particular....
0:06:17 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Take a look at the Greenville Drive and their home, Fluor Field.
https://twitter.com/GreenvilleDrive
https://www.milb.com/greenville
0:13:02 SHOW ME THE MERCH: The Drive have a cool set up for their merch to sell their cool merch!
Presented by Baseball By Design
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
0:15:28 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the Greenville Spinners, the long standing baseball presence in Greenville, South Carolina.
Presented by Patrick Larson
https://twitter.com/patlarson1
0:19:39 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We go a slightly different route with out segment, basically keeping it cool.
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0:23:23 WHO'S ON FIRST: Eric Jarinko, GM of the Drive, is here to talk all things Drive and to play a little pepper.
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0:45:14 7TH INNING STRETCH: We've got Jonathan Brashier from Visit Greenville on to talk about what the community has to offer. Then, we get a taste of Greenville ourselves.
Presented by The Dad Hat Chronicles.
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
0:54:23 CLOSING IT OUT: Our Quest For 50 Games in 50 States gets to cross off another state.
Baseball in Que! Our New Mexico baseball trip was great....I just can't remember what city we're in!!! (Best cold open ever)
FIRST PITCH: Copa is back and it's as fun...and as important...as ever.
0:06:23 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Loving the Isotopes...er....Mariachi's experience. Check it out and follow them:
https://twitter.com/ABQTopes
www.abqisotopes.com
0:12:00 SHOW ME THE MERCH: Boy oh boy, do the Isotopes have as good a brand as anyone else in the MiLB.
0:14:30 HOLLER AND SWALLER: We're having a margarita on Mariachi night!
0:15:35 RAIDER OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the past of baseball in Albuquerque, namely, the Dukes.
0:19:51 WHO'S ON FIRST: We've got Isotopes Media Relations Manager, Forest Stulting on the show talking all things baseball in the Que.
Follow him here: https://twitter.com/forest_stulting
0:34:38 7th INNING STRETCH: Jess and I are having a great time in Albuquerque. To check out all the city has to offer, we welcome Brenna Moore from Visit Albuquerque.
https://twitter.com/VisitABQ
https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/
0:46:06 CLOSING IT OUT
We feel like Dorothy after getting back to Kansas. No place like home.
THE FIRST PITCH: I provide a guy to all of you, from sticks in the mud to down right A Holes, a guide to SURVIVING THEME NIGHTS YOU DON'T LIKE.
0:06:44 FROM THE BLEACHERS: We're at our home away from home, Whataburger for opening weekend of the Corpus Christi Hooks! It's a can't miss ballpark for your next trip.
https://twitter.com/cchooks
https://t.co/BrVdHuMFUO
0:11:04 SHOW ME THE MERCH: The Hooks are the most 'complete' brand in baseball. Take a look at their brands and see what we picked up at the shop. Thanks to Shelly for joining me!
0:14:55 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Nathan joined me at the ballpark and we had a few! Lots of great alcohol choices at the Hooks.
0:16:45 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the past teams to call the Coastal Bend of Texas home. Produced by Andrew Nelson.
0:19:35 WHO'S ON FIRST: Dustin Fishman from the Hooks is here to talk his path to baseball, what's in store for Hook's fans this season and we play a little rapid fire.
https://twitter.com/dfishman21
0:36:53 7TH INNING STRETCH: Emily and America from Visit Corpus Christi are here to help guide you through what else you can do when you visit the Corpus Christi Hooks.
https://twitter.com/VisitCCTexas
https://t.co/Nw6vtHMpH7
0:50:35 CLOSING IT OUT: On to Albuquerque !
LET'S GET TWO
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Get off the tracks! The E train is coming through!
THE FIRST PITCH: We've got a refined version of the show and we can't be more excited.
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0:01:40 FROM THE BLEACHERS: It's another season at the Dell Diamond and the Express are ready.
Round Rock Express:
www.RRExpress.com
https://twitter.com/RRExpress
0:06:13 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: What's new at the Railyard in the Dell Diamond.
0:08:10 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Ballpark brew at the Dell Diamond's Bullpen Bar? Batter up.
0:09:06 WHO'S ON FIRST: Andrew Felts of the Round Rock Express is here to talk about the 2022 season!
0:25:46 7TH INNING STRETCH: We've got Chad McKenzie from Go Round Rock to talk what ELSE to do when you're in Round Rock, Texas.
https://twitter.com/GoRoundRock
https://goroundrock.com/
0:35:57 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We take a look at the Austin Black Senators, the former member of the Texas Colored League.
0:39:33 CLOSING IT OUT
ROJO JOHNSON: https://youtu.be/DBe7OT1PNHc
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Happy MiLB opening day!
FIRST PITCH: What's better than opening day?
0:01:38 WHO'S ON FIRST: We're talking Midland Rockhounds and their amazing new look.
https://twitter.com/RockHounds
midlandrockhounds.org
0:14:15 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We take a look at the old school Amarillo Gold Stars.
0:17:45 7TH INNING STRETCH: Diann Bayes of Discover San Angelo is here to talk about this gem of West Texas.
https://www.discoversanangelo.com/
0:27:41 LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAYBALL: Andy and Jim talk some baseball movies to help keep you fired up as the season begins.
0:48:39 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Anna DiTomasso of Baseball Bucket list is here to talk her show, why she loves baseball and Curved Brim Media.
https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket
https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/
https://twitter.com/CurvedBrim
1:02:40 CLOSING IT OUT: A shoutout to my SMCA film students!
https://twitter.com/LetsGet2TheShow
https://linktr.ee/letsgettwo
THE INLAND EMPIRE STRIKES BACK!
OPENING: The classic team names are back and I couldn't be more tickled!
0:03:02 WHO'S ON FIRST: Steve Wendt, voice of YOUR Inland Empire 66ers is ready for the 2022 season to start....with some normalcy.
Inland Empire 66ers
@66ersBaseball
66ers.com
0:25:02 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We're taking a look at the history of baseball in San Bernardino.
0:27:52 ON DECK:
Ben Hill is back and ready to take a peek at the upcoming season and where we'll see him.
@bensbiz
0:46:09 SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: Our first of MANY conversations with Erik Mertens. This one, we hit on all the topics, most importantly, #EdsFund
@ItsErikMertens
1:08:13 CLOSING IT OUT: Big news! #CurvedBrimMedia
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We're back! The Let's Get Two team is ready to hit the road and continue exploring the world of minor league baseball.
OPEN: Welcome to new and old fans alike. I talk the mission of the show and how I'm basically like Captain America.
0:04:10: Meet the new look for the Astros Triple-A club: The Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Andy and I were there and we've got the whole thing covered.
@SLSpaceCowboys
milb.com/sugar-land
0:13:03 Who's On First: Ryan Posner of the Space Cowboys stops in to talk to us about the process of renaming the club and the epic design.
0:27:35 Show Me The Merch: Paul Caputo is here...and he will be all season as he joins the team. He catches us up on some cool new brands that dropped since our season finale.
0:42:38 Adjust Your Scorecards: Every baseball season is about new beginnings. For Alex, Grant and Carson, this season marks the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their time in college ball.
0:57:05 Closing It Out: As we wrap up the season premiere, I finally make good on a promise: a virtual tour of my office.
@letsget2theshow
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It's Hat Day! It's our season 3 finale! Celebrate good time...come on!
OPEN: It’s National Hat Day and we’re looking at some of my favorite new looks of the past year.
Durham Bulls: https://twitter.com/DurhamBulls
Midland RockHounds: https://twitter.com/RockHounds
Aberdeen IronBirds: https://twitter.com/IronBirds
Erie Sea Wolves: https://twitter.com/erie_seawolves
Bowling Green Hot Rods: https://twitter.com/BGHotRods
Scottsdale Scorpions
0:05:05: WHO’S ON FIRST - Columbia Fireflies: We’re joined again by our old friends the Columbia Fireflies. Amy and John join us to wrap up their 2021 season and pick their favorite hats!
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/ColaFireflies
columbiafireflies.com
0:25:52 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Paul Caputo is here to talk 2021 rebrands a FUN announcement.
Follow him here:
https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball
0:46:48 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Ed Rivera joins us to talk hats and winning the Erik Mertens award this year.
Follow him here:
https://twitter.com/thedadhat216
1:02:48 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Patrick Larson joins us to talk his love for the MiLB and the history of their hats.
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https://twitter.com/patlarson1
1:22:51 CLOSING IT OUT: That’s a wrap on Season 3. Now a look at Season 4. We’re gonna be around.
OPEN: The elephant in the room is simple: the jackasses aren’t in there.
0:02:52: CINEMA SHOWDOWN:
5 enter. 1 survives. This time, we’re drafting Christmas movies and Gary, Bella, Alyssia, Mike and Jim came prepared.
0:29:47 FROM THE BLEACHERS:Nathan, Andrew and Jim head to the Arizona Fall League.
0:33:06 ON THE SLEIGHBaseball Santa gives us a sneak peek on his Baseball Naughty and Nice List and we hear from some good boys and girls and their Baseball Wishes for 2021.
0:48:22 Jim’s Christmas WishAll I want for Christmas is….
0:49:16 WHO’S ON FIRST: DUB SEA FISHSTICKSAfter a spirited online competition, the Fishsticks are born!
Justin Moster joins us to talk about the process.
https://twitter.com/GoFishSticks
https://t.co/RKExb0OjVX
1:06:09 WHO’S ON FIRST: GREEN BAY ROCKERSThere is a new band in town and taking center stage in Green Bay Wisconsin. John Fanta is here
https://twitter.com/gbrockers
https://t.co/ghsXDdy4QD
1:21:22 WHO’S ON FIRST: SPEARFISH SASQUATCHEric Schmidt is here to talk the 2021 season, the Independence
https://twitter.com/sprfshsasquatch
https://t.co/fNElDnJuSu
1:31:32 CLOSING IT OUTThe winner of the Cinema Showdown is revealed and Baseball Escape takes us home.
0:15:26 Happy Hanukkah to all our friends and family who celebrate!
OPEN: In honor of 8 days of Hanukkah, I give my 8 ways the MLB can be saved.
0:15:26 MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster is here to celebrate another Let's Get Two Hanukkah with the top #8s in baseball history.
0:33:39 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Jess Knaster and Jim are at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/BlueCrabs
somdbluecrabs.com/splash/
0:36:41 WHO'S ON FIRST:
The Charleston River Dogs won the 2021 Low A East Championship. We've got broadcaster Jason Kempf.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/ChasRiverDogs
riverdogs.com
It's Thanksgiving!!!!!
COLD OPEN: Quint has a question for everyone....
FIRST PITCH: I am thankful for so much these days and a big part of it is my baseball family.
0:04:37 WHO'S ON FIRST: Erik Mertens of the Tri Cities Dust Devil's is here to talk about what baseball means and why we're thankful for it.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/ItsErikMertens
https://twitter.com/TC_DustDevils
https://www.milb.com/tri-city-dust-devils
0:31:48 WHO'S ON FIRST: Sam Boyd of the Missoula Paddleheads is here to talk all things baseball in Montana.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/GoPaddleHeads
GoPaddleHeads.com
0:54:12 THIS JUST IN: The Let's Get Two awards! Find out who won in these categories:
Single - A Club Of The Year
Double - A Club Of The Year
Triple - A Club Of The Year
Indie Ballclub of the Year
Collegiate Summer League Club of the Year
Content Creator of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Mascot of the Year
Don Gillingham Fan of the Year
Erik Mertens "Spirit of Baseball"
Voice of the Year
Executive of the Year
Emma Tiedeman Woman In Baseball
Ben Hill Person of the Year
1:02:51 CLOSING IT OUT: A big thank you to the good folks at Baseballism.
https://www.baseballism.com/
Our annual Veteran's Day Episode
OPEN:A segment from our St. Michael's student news magazine. A student asks about all things Veteran's Day.
0:07:06 WHO'S ON FIRST:The Rocky Mountain Vibes serve the robust military community around Colorado Springs. Vibes Military Liaison Dean McKissock joins the show.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/VibesBaseball
vibesbaseball.com
0:19:00 EYE OF THE STORM: Martie Cordaro, Storm Chaser's president joins the show to put a bow on the 2021 season.
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https://twitter.com/OMAStormChasers
https://t.co/IqT3Q7EnMm?amp=1
https://twitter.com/OmahaPrez
0:38:38 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We're joined by the folks from Old Humble Distillery.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/Old_Humble
oldhumbledistilling.com
0:52:00 CLOSING IT OUT: Jim ranks his top 10 most depressing sports moments.
One of my favorite holidays is upon us. So let’s get spooky with the Let’s Get Two team!
COLD OPEN: We’re in Bowling Green, home of the Hot Rods to celebrate an early Halloween at the ballpark. And to raise the question we all deal with from time to time.
0:00:52 OPENING: I have decided to go into professional baseball as a pitcher. I outline my strategy and focus on my best pitch….
0:02:30 FROM THE BLEACHERS INTRODUCTION: Andy and Scott literally pop in to join me on the show. We had a great time at our first joint trip together. We even got drinks from the Hulkster himself.
0:08:32 FROM THE BLEACHERS OF BOWLING GREEN: We had an amazing time in Bowling Green watching the Hot Rods. And they know how to theme night.
Follow them here:
BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS
https://twitter.com/BGHotRods
BGHotRods.com
0:12:31 CINEMA SHOWDOWN: The Horror Edition: Emy, Daniel and Jaysen join Jim for a new regularly appearing segment: the Cinema Showdown. Watch their picks for the perfect horror movie marathon then tune in to see who won.
0:35:39 WHO’S ON FIRST: Shawn Mornin, the voice of the Hot Rods joins us to talk about the 2021 Championship Season and we talk favorite Halloween candy.
Follow him here:
https://twitter.com/ShawnMurnin
0:46:57 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: My mom joins me for a special Holler and Swaller sponsored by The Hitter Sports. We’re tasting some delicious bourbon from the Dueling Grounds Distillery.
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0:49:46 CLOSING IT OUT: A warning. Some advice. And the winner of the Cinema Challenge.
Yes. The cold open is weird.
0:00:57 FIRST PITCH: Old man yells at cloud time. Im not sure why we can't let people like things.
0:08:32 WHO'S ON FIRST: The Power are now the Dirty Birds. Chuck Domino is here to talk about the rebrand.
Follow them here:
https://buff.ly/2Ynk878
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0:27:00 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: A quick look at baseball in West Virginia.
0:28:46 CLOSING IT OUT.
And like that, the MiLB season comes to a close.
OPEN Adjust Your Scorecards: We have a special guest, Dodgeball Championship runner up, White Goodman.
0:01:01 First Pitch: A special shoutout to the my doctors at Baylor, Scott and White.
0:02:36 From The Bleachers: We had a great trip out to the Wichita Wind Surge to see Riverfront Stadium. Follow them here:
linktr.ee/WindSurgeICT
https://twitter.com/WindSurgeICT
0:06:47 Who’s On First: Voice of the Wind Surge, Tim Grubbs is here to talk the end of 2021, playoffs in the MiLB and next year.
0:23:28 Raiders Of The Lost Diamond: A special Raiders! Bob Lutz, longtime sportswriter in Wichita talks the baseball history of the city.
Follow him here:
https://twitter.com/boblutz
https://twitter.com/league42ict
0:43:00 Who’s On First: Doug Eppler of the York Revolution is here to talk life in the Atlantic League. Follow them here:
yorkrevolution.com
https://twitter.com/yorkrevolution
0:57:03 Closing It Out
Just a handful of stops left in our minor league baseball season…..
OPEN: I am not Marty Robbins. 0:00:26 FIRST PITCH: With the coming of the Field of Dreams game came a bunch of trolls who all of a sudden hate the movie. Which begs the question: “Why can’t let people like things?”
0:04:21 FROM THE BLEACHERS: We’re having a great time at the Midland RockHounds along with a pack of four legged celebs. #PawPatrol
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https://twitter.com/RockHounds
midlandrockhounds.org
0:06:24 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Great beer choices at the Midland RockHounds, but we went with a tasty combo from Eccentic Brewing in Midland, Texas.
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https://www.facebook.com/eccentricbrewingco/
0:08:20 IN THE DOG POUND: With the home slate of her first season as the voice of the Sea Dogs complete, Emma Tiedemann joins us to talk the 21 season, the Field of Dreams game and the playoff picture.
Follow them here:
seadogs.com
https://twitter.com/PortlandSeaDogs
0:19:19 WHO’S ON FIRST: our buddies at the Cap City Cobras had the experience of a lifetime at the Field of Dreams.
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https://capcitycobras.com/
https://twitter.com/capcitycobras
https://www.instagram.com/capcitycobrasbaseball/
0:35:21 CLOSING IT OUT: So long for now, Midland, Texas.
OPEN: In part from the San Antonio Missions, I reflect not only on my 9-11 experience, but how the world has changed since. And the Toby Keith 9-11 song sucks.
0:14:25 ADJUST YOUR SCORE CARDS 1: CW4 Eric Adair and I reflect on our service together, 9-11, the American cost for the wars and what’s next.
0:40:28 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Minor League baseball teams in military communities provide a sense of comfort and home to the men and women who are serving. We look at 5 teams and the military instillations they serve.
Norfolk Tides:Follow the here:
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Aberdeen Iron Birds:Follow the here:
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Rocky Mountain Vibes:Follow the here:
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San Antonio Missions:Follow the here:
https://twitter.com/missionsmilb
Fayetteville Woodpeckers:Follow the here:
https://twitter.com/WoodpeckersNC
0:43:59 FROM THE BLEACHERS 2: Political science professor from John Jay College, Brian Arbour is here to talk about 9-11, the political impact and ramifications we’re still dealing with today.
1:03:22 WHO’S ON FIRST: Andrew Chapman, the voice of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers talks his first season with the club, the 2021 season and serving the Fort Bragg community.
1:18:40 ON DECK: Friend of the show, Victoria Huggins talks the Woodpeckers and her new endeavor as she helps bring some positivity to the show.
https://act.alz.org/fayetteville
1:31:59 CLOSING IT OUT: As we left Kabul, 13 American soldiers lost their lives.
New Let’s Get Two:
OPEN: Coming to you from Harrisburg, PA
FIRST PITCH: We highlight some of the remaining trips we have this season to:
Wichita Wind Surge
Bowling Green Hot Rots
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
02:20 - FROM THE BLEACHERS: Christmas in August! The Harrisburg Senators won a home run with their Yule Tide Clam bake. (First person to get that reference wins a free t-shirt).
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/HbgSenators
https://t.co/EyDjOBKeH3?amp=1
0:05:03 - HOLLER AND SWALLER:We’re knocking back a pineapple Kolsch from Desperate Times Brewery
http://desperatetimesbrewery.com/
Presented by The Hitter Sports
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06:48 WHO’S ON FIRST: Florence Flamingos: There is a new baseball bat swinging bird in town and it looks amazing in pink. Meet the Florence Flamingos.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/FloFlamingos
https://t.co/OkBPwk56Me?amp=1
17:29 WHO’S ON FIRST: Greeneville Flyboys: Kat Foster is back to wrap up the Flyboys season and she’s bringing some hardware.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/GFlyBoys
https://t.co/J2hKsF1c02?amp=1
32:12 CLOSING IT OUT: We are almost out of season.
Open: Coming to you from Jersey!
First Pitch: We learned a lot about the MLB post contraction. One fact: they don’t care about their prospects in the minors and don’t care that we know that they don’t care.
06:10 - FROM THE BLEACHERS: Coming to you from Lakewood, NJ, home of the Blue Claws. No hyperbole when I say this is one of my favorite baseball experiences ever.
Follow them here:
https://t.co/RX9Hb7P33D?amp=1
https://twitter.com/BlueClaws
09:32 - On Deck: The lifeblood of the Minor League experience is in the
11:27 - Who’s On First: The Corvallis Knights just won their 5th straight championship. Coach Brooke Knight is here to talk about it.
Follow them here:
https://t.co/WSy8uvLsag?amp=1
https://twitter.com/CorvKnights
25:54 - Claw Talk: We’ve got Andrew Bandstra from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs previewing their run to the end of the Atlantic League season. They are so hot right now.
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https://t.co/t2n5SDrwjr?amp=1
https://twitter.com/BlueCrabs
37:33 - Eye of the Storm: Best friend of the show, Martie Cordaro is here to talk the 2021 MiLB season, schedules and what 2022 might look like.
Follow them here:
https://t.co/IqT3Q7EnMm?amp=1
https://twitter.com/OMAStormChasers
56:09 - Closing It Out: Come for the end of the show, stay for the Caddyshack reference.
New Let’s Get Two:
We head to Johnson City to find the mystery of the Doughboy!
01:37: FROM THE BLEACHERS: We’re here at TVA Credit Union Ballpark to check out the new look for Johnson City’s Local 9, the Doughboys.
Follow them here:https://twitter.com/JC_Doughboys
https://t.co/bWaQBArvYS?amp=1
04:11 7TH INNING STRETCH: We hit the town of Johnson City for a trip through their dedication to the military history of our country. Then we had some drinks and foot at:
Yee Haw Brewery
https://yeehawbrewing.com/
Tennessee Hills Brewstillery
https://www.tnhillsdistillery.com/
06:05 ON DECK: We’ve got Sydney Crumbley from the Doughboys talking her first year with the team and the magic of baseball in Johnson City.
14:25 WHO’S ON FIRST - BOWLING GREEN: Shawn Morning, voice of the Bowling Green Hot Rods is here to talk 2021 season and help us prep for our visit in September.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/BGHotRods
https://t.co/W6446vRCi0?amp=1
28:22 WHO’S ON FIRST - WICHITA WIND SURGE: The voice of the Wichita Wind Surge is here to talk the new club in Kansas, the move and challenges of a delayed opening and the new home for baseball in Wichita.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/WindSurgeICT
https://t.co/ZR5Mntc7ex?amp=1
44:05 CLOSING IT OUT: We’re wrapping it up in Johnson City. You have to meet Elaine Kramer. She will inspire you.
New Let’s Get Two:
These teams are hitting rockets no one can catch!
Vid: https://youtu.be/Gr8_IWsdLZs
Pod: https://www.buzzsprout.com/247208/9014568
0:02:00 FROM THE BLEACHERS: We’re coming to you from Pioneer Park on the grounds of Tusculum spending the evening with the Appalachian League Champion Greenville Flyboys.
Follow them here:
https://twitter.com/GFlyBoys
https://www.mlb.com/appalachian-league/greeneville
0:04:49 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: The history of Greeneville baseball is alive and well in Pioneer Park through a pretty extensive baseball museum. 7th INNING STRETCH: We hit the town of Greeneville and found a lot of hidden gems. We had a great stay at the General Morgan Inn
https://www.generalmorganinn.com/
We had a great breakfast at Tipton’s and even helped them redecorate.
And the best find in a while: The City Garage Car Museum and our host, Wilbur.
http://www.citygaragecarmuseum.com/
0:09:15 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Nathan and I sitting back, enjoying beers and reflecting on the Greenville Flyboys Experience.
We’re drinking:
Wicked Weed Brewing
https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/
Highland Brewing Company
https://highlandbrewing.com/
0:11:22 WHO’S ON FIRST - MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS: The Double A squad for the Oakland Athletics keeps it rolling in West Texas.
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0:23:23 WHO’S ON FIRST - EVANSVILLE OTTERS: Otters are cute, cuddly and dominating the Frontier League.
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0:37:16 CLOSING OUT
What started as a weird idea in December 2018 has turned into a show that hit its 150th episode.
OPEN: Coming to you from Normal, IL and from our studio in Texas. We reflect on our 150th episode. We’ve had a great time exploring the country, seeing baseball and connecting with fans of the greatest sport ever invented.
My wife Jessica is my inspiration and the motivation for everything.
The show couldn’t exist without Nathan, Andy, Scott, Tim, Jess and Andy in my corner.
And I have an amazing extended baseball fam.
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Erik the Peanut Guy
Lord Hitter
Emily Nyman
Ben Hill
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Paul Caputo
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NYY Cap of the Day
Braves Emily
Baseball Mapper
Pinstripe Emy
Dad Hat Chronicles
Alex E
Mike Sellers
Irish American Baseball Society
0:12:00 Holler And A Swaller: Rained out in Normal, IL, Scott and I scored some DESTIHL and reflect on the show, 150 episodes and The Hitter Sports and the Normal Cornbelters.
DESTIHL Brewery
0:22:22 From The Bleachers: 150 shows mean we’ve been all over. We look back at some of the segments focused on some of our favorite road trips, including:
Corpus Christi Hooks
Tacoma Rainiers
Joliet Slammers
Tri-City Dust Devils
Field of Dreams
0:49:29 Who’s On First - Florence Yalls: We have Alex Coil, voice of the Yalls to talk about one of the best dressed teams in indie ball.
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1:02:04 Who’s On First - Harrisburg Senators: Jess Knaster is back! He’s talking his new gig with the Senators and a shoutout to our buddy Don.
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1:19:23 Closing It Out: Matt Durkin, GM of the Corn Belters joins me to wrap the show as he goes through the post-rainout process.
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The show is really taking me places and sometimes, you just have to look up.
OPEN: We’re coming to you from O’Fallon, home of the Hoots!
0:02:41: From The Bleachers: O’Fallon, MO is the host of the Hoots and CarShield Collegiate League. We check out CarShield Field and talk to two members of the T Ravs.
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0:09:47: Holler And A Swaller: Scott and I in CarShield Field knocking back Good News Brewing Company beers.
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0:11:20 On Deck: Jeff Lantz, Communications Director of the MiLB is here with an update on the 2021 season.
0:23:58 Who’s On First - Inland Empire 66er: Steve Wendt, voice of the 66ers, joins us to talk about the 2021 season, being back on the road and the underwear supply when it’s a long road trip.
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0:37:06 Who’s On First - Peoria Chiefs: We’ve got Chiefs GM Jason Mott talking all things Chiefs
0:57:03 Closing It Out
Jim and Jess are on the road in Michigan for a sweet baseball trip!
0:00:47 From The Bleachers: We finally made it out to the Traverse City Pit Spitters. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect baseball evening. Great park, great views and we had a great time on Princess Night.
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0:05:39 Holler And A Swaller: There is a wide variety of alcohol available at a Pit Spitters Game. From Traverse City Whisky to Founder’s Brewing.
Traverse City Whiskey
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Founder’s Brewery
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0:07:04 Who’s On First : Britani Eatonof the Pit Spitters helps us wrap up our 2021 visit and we look forward to next year.
0:11:31 7Th Inning Stretch: We had a great time in Traverse City. From the National Cherry Festival to Drinks at Rare Bird Brewpub, breakfast at Brasserie Amie and deserts at Potter’s Baker, there is so much going on at this town by the lake.
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0:13:23 On Deck: The Atlantic League is one of the most prominent leagues in the indie baseball. The ALPB Round up is here to break it down.
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0:29:00 Who’s On First: Kelcy Nash of the Pierre Trappers comes on to talk the Trappers, the role of the team in the community and how to pronounce the name of the town.
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0:38:22 In The Dog House: Emma Tiedemann is here to preview a big homestead for the Portland Sea Dogs.
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0:48:20 Show Me The Merch: The Durham Bullsharks. Nuff said. Follow them here:
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0:50:29 Closing it Out: What a great evening at the Traverse City Pit Spitters. Check them out on the road.
Let's Get Two S3 Ep20 "Bears, Bats, Bulls, Battlestar Galactica"
We finally got up to Michigan to see some baseball and had an great few days.
0:00:54 - From The Bleachers: Jessica and I made it out to the KALAMAZOO GROWLERS and had an amazing ballgame experience.
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0:05:17 - Holler And A Swaller: A great selection of craft beer at the ballpark. We had a Bell’s Oberon.
http://www.bellsbeer.com/
0:06:20 - On Deck: John Fitzgerald of the Irish American Baseball Society is back to talk about his documents-series Playing For Peanuts and the infamous Backman rant.
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0:24:52 - Inside The Batcave: Kevin Watterson gives the latest on the Keene Swamp Bats.
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0:33:47 - Show. Me. The. Merch: The new Stranger look from the Durham Bulls goes to 11.
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0:34:56 - Let’s Get Two of That: Unable to get out to the ballpark, Tim attempts to reverse engineer a Rocket City Trash Pandas delicacy.
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0:38:55 - Closing It Out
The First Pitch: Jess and I has a once in a lifetime opportunity. To spend the night in the house from Field of Dreams. Check out how it went.
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0:06:46 - On Deck: We met Don Umland out at the Field Of Dreams movie site and had a blast talking to him. Met up later to talk baseball, Field Of Dreams and Sugar.
0:20:36 - Holler and A Swaller: From the Field Of Dreams movie site, we’re drinking:
Tempelton Distillery
https://templetondistillery.com/
https://twitter.com/TempletonDist
Farm Girl (O So Good Winery)
https://osogoodwinery.com/
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0:21:47 - From The Bleachers of Cedar Rapids: We had an amazing trip to see the Kernels. They should be on your list.
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0:25:30 - Who’s On First?: Scott Wilson of the Cedar Rapids Kernels to talk about the team, the community and getting back to baseball.
0:40:27 - From The Bleachers of Waterloo: We made it to see the Waterloo Bucks of the Northwoods League and had an absolute blast.
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0:44:29 - Inside The Tackle Box: Amy Johnson of the Corpus Christi Hooks joins the show to talk about the big stretch of home games.
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0:53:02 - From The Bleachers of Lafayette: We made it out to Loeb Stadium, the new home of the Aviators. What we found was baseball Mecca.
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0:56:50 - Adjust Your Scorecards: Hanna Snedecor is young, energetic and positive….and just what we need right now.
1:02:22 - Show Me The Merch: Usually this segment is about stuff we buy, but when you meet Hardy the Hat Guy, it becomes about stuff he bought.
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1:07:00 - Holler And A Swaller: Lafayette, Indiana’s own People’s Brewing Co has a beer just for Aviators fans.
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Presented by The Hitter Sports:
1:08:07 - Good Wood: Andy is off of suspension and ready to talk Bauer and Ohtani.
1:25:26 - Go Go Astros: Brian is here to break down the Astros at about the midway point.
1:39:38 - Closing It Out: There is so much drama at the Major League level of the game. We can’t forget how special the game is.
OPENING: it’s Independence Day and why I love this country.
0:03:04 WHO’S ON FIRST - Jersey Shore BlueClaws We’ve got Greg Giombarrese, voice of the Blue Claws to talk Jersey Shore baseball and their 4th of July plans.
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0:20:05 FROM THE BLEACHERS - Portland Pickles Jourdan, the grandkids and I made it out to see the Pickles on their home turf.
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0:23:07 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Jeremiah Coughlan is here to talk his role with the Portland Pickles his show, Brine Time and his own baseball travels.
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0:37:42 FROM THE BLEACHERS - Tri City Dust Devils A meeting years in the making! Erik the Peanut Guy and his beloved Dust Devils.
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0:43:17 WHO’S ON FIRST - Johnson City Doughboys: GM Kiva Fuller, GM of the Doughboys joins us to talk the connection between the military history
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0:47:54 ON DECK - Timothy Schwarzer is here to show off his cap and shoe collections and talk about the connections you feel with other connectors online.Follow him here:
1:01:58 THE PULLMAN’S VIEW: Andrew Felts of the Round Rock Express is here to catch us up on the goings on at the Del Diamond.
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1:12:44 CLOSING: Some thoughts on Erik the Peanut Guy. Follow him here:
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HELLO WISCONSIN!
0:02:32. Who’s On First: We welcome the Lafayette Aviators to the show in advance of our visit to see them on June 29.
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0:16:37 From The Bleachers: Jim, Scott and Andrew visited the Fond Du Lac Spiders to find a game day environment that felt like a family reunion.
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0:19:30 Holler And A Swaller: We checked out two beers in Fond Du Lac:
Knuth Brewing
http://knuthbrewingcompany.com/
and
Fox River Brewing.
https://www.foxriverbrewing.com/
0:22:53 Show Me The Merch: Andrew and I hit up the Dock Spiders team store for a tangled web of goodies.
0:28:02 Adjust Your Scorecards: We had the pleasure of speaking to Rene, a DockSpiders host mom about helping to take care of the future of our game.
0:31:53 Into The Corn Maze: Matt is here to talk. Cornbelters and KCL ahead of our arrival on June 26.
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0:38:23 From The Bleachers : Jim, Scott and Andrew visited the Madison Mallards and had one of the most unique baseball experiences ever.
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0:41:35 Adjust Your Scorecards: Kyle blew us away with an amazing anthem performance, then joined the show.
0:46:52 Holler And A Swaller: Scott knocked back the famous 5 Tool Ale from Broken Bat Brewery
https://brokenbatbrewery.com/
while I had
The Great Bam Vino from Wollersheim.
https://www.wollersheim.com/
0:49:33 Show Me The Merch: The Mallards merch selection is something to behold. And boy, did we.
0:51:17 Closing It Out: We had an amazing time in Wisconsin. Both the Dock Spiders and Mallards put on an amazing, albeit different, experiences for baseball fans of all. ages.
Remember the Alamo.
OPEN: We’re visiting the San Antonio Missions, one of the most iconic franchises in the MiLB.
0:02:35 Who’s On First: Asheville Tourists Assistant GM Sam Fischer.
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www.theashevilletourists.com
0:12:36 From The Bleachers: The Let’s Get Two extended fam got out to the Wolfe for a San Antonio Missions game.
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0:15:57 Show. Me. The. Merch: Shelly and I hit up the pro shop for some gear.
0:21:15 Holler And A Swaller: Cedric Thomas Smith joined us at the ballpark for a drink.
0:23:20 McEntire Mule: Scott and I preview the College World Series and how we wish it was “Harold and Kumar Go To Omaha”
0:35:16 Good Wood: Andy and I break down the modern cheating scandals and why steroids was the worst, despite the recency bias of young people.
0:58:03 Go Go Astros: Brian is here to discuss the 6 man rotation.
1:13:10 Extra Innings: It’s here: the teams Jim will be honored to throw out the first pitch for. And some fun at Tyler Bauer’s expense.
1:15:23 Closing it Out: We’re joined by San Antonio actress Alyssia Rivera for a big announcement. #27thOut.
Our first out of state trip of the year!
OPEN:We’re coming to you from Werner Park, home of the Omaha Storm Chasers! Follow them here:
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0:01:59 WHO’S ON FIRST: We’ve got Jeremy Sneed from the San Antonio Missions talking about the Missions and the Flying Chanclas and baseball in the historic city of San Antonio.
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0:12:18 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Tim and I get up to Werner Park
0:15:58 LET’S GET TWO….OF THAT: Tim visits with Werner Park Executive Chef Matt Atkinson on the food strategy at the ballpark.
0:19:34 HOLLER AND SWALLER: 50 Summers director Dan Napoli is here talking new projects while we knock back an Alestorm from Nebraska Brewing.
0:25:14: SHOW ME THE MERCH: Cool swag from the Omaha Storm Chasers pro shop. Check them out online.
0:26:18: McENTIRE MULE: Scott previews the results his
0:43:47 GOOD WOOD: Andy is talking sticky stuff.
1:05:52 GO GO ASTROS: Brian is here to talk about the expert in all things Astros…a beat writer from the Mets…?
1:22:53 CLOSING IT OUT: Farewell from the great state of Nebraska.
The First Pitch: Why Jim loves college baseball and college softball.
(0:06:07) On Deck: Apollo Dez, one of the masterminds behind Apollo Media, including the Road to Omaha, breaks down the NCAA Baseball Tourney.
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(0:25:51) McEntire Mule: Scott and I talk College Baseball tournaments and how super good they are at a sticking to schedules.
(0:37:22) Who’s On First: We’re joined by the GM of the Waterloo Bucks,Dan Corbin, as they prepare start their Northwoods League season.
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(0:51:03) Pullman’s View: Andrew Felts of the Round Rock Express highlights the next home stand, including ‘Princess Night’ snd ‘Win A Used Car Night’
(1:00:08) Claw Talk: Our monthly focus on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs featuring the voice of the Blue Crabs, Andrew Bandstra.
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(1:10:47) Good Wood: Andy and I talk state of the MLB as we move into June.
(1:21:24) Go Go Astros: It’s after Memorial Day. Where are the Astros?
(1:32:59) Into the Storm: Sharing our interview with Omaha Storm Chasers president, Martie Cordaro.
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(1:48:12) Closing It Out: Jim offer’s some free advice on the teams visiting Disch Falk Field for the Austin Regional.
Open: We’re live(fish) from The Depot for our first Cleburne RailRoaders game of the season.
(0:01:17) The First Pitch: Jim, decked in new Blue Ghosts Gear, talks Memorial Day and what it means for our country.
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(0:05:27) On Deck: We’ve got Brian Barfield, ‘Big Sarge Sportz’, on to talk Memorial Day, serving and whether he should keep the sticker on his Cowboy hat.
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(0:27:19) Adjust Your Scorecards: We’ve got Army SFC Corey Hawkins to talk serving, why he enlisted and his favorite team, the Houston Astros.
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(0:36:Show. Me. The. Merch: Andrew Nelson and Jim hit up the Cleburne Railroaders and show off some of the great Merch.
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(0:40:33) Eye Of The Storm: Martie Cordaro, President of the Storm Chasers, preps Jim for his trip to Nebraska this week.
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(0:55:15) Who’s On First: Greenville Flyboys - We’ve got the GM of the Flyboys to talk to the transition to the new Appy league and the unique aviation history of Greenville.
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(1:09:18) Holler and a Swaller: Andrew and Jim sample beers from Cowtown Brewing and Karbach’s Hopadillo.
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(1:11:51) Go Go Astros: We’ve got Brian back to talk the schizophrenic Astros, Tyler Bauer and the new WWE tone to baseball fandom.
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(1:31:47) Closing It Out: Jess and Jim say goodbye from Cleburne.
Open: We’re live(ish) from Constellation Field in Sugarland for the Skeeters home opener.
0:01:53 On Deck: Chris Fryar (Alexander Global Promotions). We talk to the Co-President of Alexander Global Promotions on the upcoming season and that ultimate of treasures, the bobble head.
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0:16:27 Who’s On First: Eric Schmidt and Cameron Parker of the Spearfish Sasquatch talk about the sightings of this mythical creature every baseball season in South Dakota.
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0:32:26 Who’s On First: Lansing Lugnuts’ new Assistant GM Zac Clark talks about coming home for his dream job.
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0:50:36 In The Tackle Box: Amy Johnson of the Corpus Christi Blue Ghosts talks the Corpus Christi Memorial Day tradition.
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0:57:35 From The Bleachers: Tim, Jim and Andy hit up the home Triple A premiere of the Sugar land Skeeters as they join the Astros system. Just an amazing time.
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01:01:17 Show Me The Merch: New league? New system? New merchandise and Andy with a surprise grab.
01:05:07 Holler And A Swaller: Jim, Tim and Andy enjoy a beer at the ballpark and walkabout the exciting atmosphere at Constellation Field.
01:07:19 GoGo Astros: We talk the positioning of the Astros system in Sugarland.
01:12:09 Let’s Get Two…Of That: Tim’s got a new segment. All about the ballpark food.
01:14:46 From The Bleachers: Andrew takes us into CHS field, home of the St. Paul Saints.
01:17:13 Who’s On First: Reagan Kneese of the Houston Gamblers talking the #SandlotRevolution
01:32:16 Closing It Out
Open: Live from Frisco Rough Riders.
0:02:10 Tearing the Cover Off: We’re talking with author, MiLB logo connoisseur and explorer of all things helmet Sunday Paul Caputo on his new book, The Story Behind the Nickname.
Buy it here:
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0:16:12 From The Bleachers: Jess and Jim headed down to Frisco to check out Dr. Pepper Ballpark, the home of the Rough Riders.
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0:20:16 Show me The Merch: Fun stuff from the Rough Riders team store!
https://roughriders.milbstore.com/
0:21:49 Holler and a Swaller: I’m drinking makers from Dr. Pepper Ballpark while Andrew is at CHS Field drinking Tin Whiskers
https://twbrewing.com/
0:23:08 Who’s On First: Cleburne Railroaders Denning Gerig and Brad Allred join us to talk about the new season and the new brand.
https://twitter.com/CRRBaseball
https://t.co/vZAUEQ2VSC?amp=1
0:34:27 Who’s On First: Seth Kessler and Matt Bowers of the Cap City Cobras talk Sandlot Baseball in Austin, TX. These guys are what baseball is all about.
https://capcitycobras.com/
0:51:28 In The Dog Pound: Emma Tiedemann talks the next homestead of the Portland SeaDogs.
https://twitter.com/PortlandSeaDogs
seadogs.com
https://twitter.com/emmatieds
0:59:24 In The Corn Maze: Matt Durkin, the new GM of the Normal Cornbelters is here to talk the first few weeks of Normal Cornbelters baseball and the Kernel Collegiate League.
https://twitter.com/Normal_Baseball
cornbeltersbaseball.com
1:07:28 Adjust Your Scorecards: We’ve got Yankee superfine Pinstripe Emy! Follow her here:
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1:18:24 Go Go Astros: Andy is doing double duty talking the current Stros status and a grumpy Astros beat reporter.
1:32:26 Good Wood: Andy is back to talk possible MLB relocation and why angry white men hate female broadcasters.
1:48:29 Closing It Out: Wonderful time in Frisco.
INTO THE WOODS: The Northwoods League Preview
At the end of the month, the Northwoods League kicks off! And we’ve been to two of our favorite ballparks for the first time in….well…too long.
0:00:46 - The First Pitch: Why I love the Northwoods League.
0:01:41 - On Deck: Ryan Voz, president/commissioner of the Northwoods League and co-owner of the Willmar Stingers.
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https://twitter.com/NWLbaseball
northwoodsleague.com
https://twitter.com/WillmarStingers
WillmarStingers.com
0:13:39 - The Tangled Webs of the Dock Spiders: Chris Ward, GM of the Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders
https://twitter.com/DockSpiders
dockspiders.com
0:24:08 - Who’s On First: Britani Eaton of the Traverse City Pit Spitters
https://twitter.com/TCPitSpitters
https://t.co/F8k0M4sc1w?amp=1
0:31:40 - Who’s On First: Conor Caloia & Vern Stenman of the Madison Mallards
https://twitter.com/MadisonMallards
mallardsbaseball.com
0:48:14 - Who’s On First: Brian Colony of the Kalamazoo Growlers
https://twitter.com/kzoogrowlers
growlersbaseball.com
1:02:17 - From The Bleachers: We had an emotional night at the Round Rock Express. They’ve allowed us to include their welcome back video and got great footage of one of my favorite ballpark traditions.
Then we headed down to Corpus Christi for the first time in over 600 days.
https://twitter.com/RRExpress
RRExpress.com
https://twitter.com/cchooks
cchooks.com
1:09:43: Holler and a Swaller: Live from the ballpark and Nathan and I went traditional Texas.
St. Arnold’s
Shiner Bock
1:11:53 Show. Me. The. Merch: We take a live look at the Hook Line and Sinker and we got great swag from Round Rock and Corpus.
1:13:32 Good Wood: ESPN tried to hip up baseball with some Star Wars and it came off as well as Steve Buscemi trying to be a high school student.
1:27:41 Go Go Astros: Brian Arbour went to Yankee stadium…and survived.
1:39:46 Raiders of the Lost Diamond: Andrew looks at the past of the Northwoods League.
1:50:30 Closing It Out
After over 500 days, we’ve got Minor League baseball back. Let’s get into it.
First Pitch: Presented by baseballmapper.com, we’re out at Del Diamond.
0:00:57 Show. Me. The Merch: Shoutout to the good folks at Ballnine for the cool shirt! We’re ranking Star Wars night jerseys and talking about the way I marathon the films.
Teams included:
Sugar Land Skeeters
Erie Sea Wolves
Normal Cornbelters
Brooklyn Cyclones
Charlotte Knights
Daytona Tortugas
0:08:35 The Minor League Mind: Jess is ready to kick off his career with the Harrisburg Senators
0:22:22 This Just In: Jeff Lantz, Senior Director of Communications for MiLB is here to preview 2021.
0:34:10 Eye of the Storm: Omaha Storm Chasers president Martie Cordaro joins the show.
0:50:12 In The Birdcage: We’ve got Victoria Huggins of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers
0:59:43 On Deck: MiLB guru Ben Hill is here to talk fatherhood and the new season
1:11:40 In The Tacklebox: Seen those Corpus Christi Hooks ‘Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit’ jerseys? Amy Johnson of the Hooks is here to talk about them.
1:18:50 Frisco Rough Riders: Riders’ Play by Play voice Zach Bigley is here.
1:28:27 Tulsa Drillers: We’re joined by Drilllers GM Mike Melega
1:37:42 St. Paul Saints: Sean Aronson, Saint’s play by play voice joins the show.
1:48:33 Tacoma Rainiers: Rainiers creative director and friend of the show, Casey Catherwood is on the show.
1:59:08 Closing It Out: Baseball in 2020 and kudos to Geoff Blum and the crew behind the Astros Youtube broadcast on making me eat some crow.
The baseball show from the fan’s perspective.
0:01:01 The First Pitch - The fair weather fans are out in force already and it’s only April. Don’t be the guy or gal I wouldn’t want in my foxhole. Sponsored by www.thebaseballmapper.com
0:06:46 Holler and a Swaller - Presented by The Hitter Sports, we’re drinking Alamo Bourbon from Alamo Distillery and toasting a great friend to the show.
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0:08:43 On Deck - We’re joined by one of the most influential people in baseball, Former Astros President, current CEO of Ryan Sanders Sports and Entertainment and the newly named member of the Minor League Executive Board, Reid Ryan.
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0:23:38 Who’s On First: Friend of the show, Kevin Watterson is here to talk Keene Swamp Bats and the 2021 NECBL season.
www.swampbats.com
0:34:45 Go Go Astros - New main contributor Brian Arbour checks in to talk about the ’last Astros unpleasantness.’
0:48:11 Good Wood - Andy and Jim take on the sometimes incomprehensible MLB COVID policy.
1:03:48 The McEntire Mule - The Atlantic League might be pushing the mound back. Say Whaaaaa?
1:16:56 Closing It Out - April is #NationalPoetryMonth and we’re reading “The Double Play” by Robert Wallace.
Thank you to my Mother In Law, Cheryl, for the recommendation.
Packed episode. Let's go around the horn!
0:00:44 The First Pitch - I talk about one of the most tired subjects in baseball: should Pete Rose be in the hall of fame.
0:05:05 Show. Me. The Merch -
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PORTLAND SEA DOGS
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DANVILLE OTTERBOTS
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TULSA DRILLERS
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BUFFALO BISONS
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https://www.milb.com/buffalo
CLEBURNE RAILROADERS
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https://ilovetexasbaseball.com/
WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS
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https://www.milb.com/wisconsin
0:10:12 Who’s On First - Emma Tiedemann of the PORTLAND SEA DOGS is here to talk about the upcoming 2021 season.
Find them here:
https://www.milb.com/portland
0:20:34 The Pullman’s View - Our new segment dedicated just to the ROUND ROCK EXPRESS. Andrew Felts is here with some great news on the ballpark capacity.
Find them here:
https://www.milb.com/round-rock
0:26:35 Into the Maze - A new segment just for our friends in Normal. Matt Durkin is here to talk about the new Cornbelters kids’ club.
Find them here:
https://cornbeltersbaseball.com/
0:33:09 Go Go Astros - Tim made it to the Home Opener.
0:38:58 Good Wood - Andy and Jim talk about Bauer’s Balls.
0:59:30 - Raiders of the Lost Diamond - Andrew and Jim talks about the
1:12:24 Closing It Out: Enjoy the ballpark, but remember, if you don’t like the COVID adaptations, it’s not the ushers/ticket takers/beer vendors fault. So don’t take it out on them.
‘Baseball is 90 per cent mental. The other half is physical’ - Yogi Berra
0:00:44 The First Pitch - The season is starting for the major leagues! Up next, the minors. So remember to support your local ball club.
0:04:48 Good Wood - The MLB pulled the All Star Game from Atlanta. We think, for once, the MLB made the right move and in a timely fashion.
00:17:14: On Deck - Hannah Huesman serves as a Mental Skills Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. She’s here to talk about working on the mental side of the game.
00:33:43 Who’s On First - Tyler Stamm, the GM of the Astros Triple A club, the Sugar Land Skeeters, talks about the preparations for his first season as GM of an affiliated minor league club.
00:47:07 Adjust Your Scorecards - Alex Cannata, freshman infielder for the Southwestern Pirates checks in.
00:55:08 Go Go Astros - Andy breaks down the Astros hot start.
1:12:08 Raiders of the Lost Diamond - Andrew Nelson takes us to the East Texas city of Beaumont.
1:25:19 Closing It Out - Oh, the crack of bat.
It's beginning to look a like baseball....opening day is here!
0:01:03 The First Pitch- Opening day! Let’s GOOOOO.
0:05:12 The McEntire Mule - A Missouri based Razorback in a Longhorn’s Diamond.
0:15:34 Who’s On First - Amy Johnson from the Corpus Christi Hooks
0:24:30 On Deck - Patrick and Cory created the ultimate baseball traveler’s tool: baseballmapper.com
0:43:20 Holler and a Swaller - We’ve got a new bourbon to toast the new season, from the back yard of the Hall of Fame, no less.
0:45:20 Good Wood - The Void is over! Andy lays down his picks for MLB 2021
1:05:24 Adjust Your Scorecards - Tim is here to talk fond memories of Opening Days past.
1:16:08 The Big League Chew - Emily Nyman of Breaking Balls Pod is here to preview the Yankees quest for number 28!
1:27:17 Go Go Astros - Rob and Michelle from the Astros Baseball podcast preview the Astros quest for, among other things, their 5th straight ALCS appearance.
1:41:31 Closing It Out - Put the stress aside and enjoy opening day.
0:00:44 The First Pitch- Jessica got Jim tickets to The Long Time and the #SandlotRevolution and might have gotten a peak at part of baseball’s soul.
Find them here:
https://thelongtime.com/
https://texasplayboysbaseball.com/
0:05:49 Show Me The Merch - We’ve got some great gear from the Kalamazoo Growlers and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. ASTROS Fans: a cool contest for you.
Find them here:
https://northwoodsleague.com/kalamazoo-growlers/
https://www.milb.com/fayetteville
0:11:00 Who’s On First: Friend of the show and Round Rock Express communications manager is here to talk about what 2021 will look like for the Rangers Triple-A affiliate.
Find them here:
https://www.milb.com/round-rock
0:25:15 Good Wood - .Any and Jim talk about the new rules in the MiLB. And shocking: we don’t hate all of them.
0:45:47 On Deck - Mike Sellers, baseball traveler talks about his formula for the perfect ballpark.
1:06:25 This Just In - There is some exciting news for Texas’ lone indie team, the Cleburne Rail Roaders. The Portland Pickles’ own Allan Miller is here to spill the who, what and where.
https://www.portlandpicklesbaseball.com/
https://railroaderbaseball.com/splash/
1:18:52 Holler And A Swaller - Brad Quello is here to talk good beer and good ball parks. I’ve got a Clown Shoes beer and he’s got Tin Whiskers Brewing.
1:27:06 Adjust Your Scorecards - Erik Mertens, one of our favorite people, is here to talk Tri-City Dust Devils, baseball in 2021 and some Gonzaga baseball.
Find them here:
https://www.milb.com/tri-city-dust-devils
1:41:49 Closing It Out: The NCAA revealed what we already knew: they treat women’s sports as ‘less than’ and its abhorrent and wrong.
OPEN: I’m turning 45 and I have had a lot of wonderful experiences so far: a military career, a film career, a cool ass film festival and this baseball show. It’s also St. Patrick’s Day and I share a limerick that got me sent home from school in the 2nd grade.
0:08:10 - Who’s On First: Tom Kelley from Baseball Ireland is here to talk about growing the sport on the Emerald Isle.
Find them here: https://baseballireland.ie/
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0:24:51 - On Deck: John Fitzgerald from the Irish American Baseball Society talks about the organization, building baseball from the ground up and recognizing the Irish Americans who have helped grow the game from the early days.
Find them here: https://irishbaseball.org/
0:38:35 - Holler and a Swaller: Because I don’t drink Guinness from a can, having a Smithwicks. Presented by The Hitter Sports.
0:41:10 - Raiders of the Lost Diamond: Andrew goes looking for clovers for St. Paddy's Day.
0:48:42 - McEntire Mule: Scott has a new segment and we’re talking College Baseball! Fall in love with the ping!
1:01:51 - Go Go Astros: Tim is here and we’re talking the new pitchers and new contracts.
1:17:55 - Good Wood: Andy dives into why the MLB seems to not want anyone to actually watch the product. It seems weird.
1:39:35 - This Just In - We’re joined by David Schmoll of the CarShield Collegiate League to talk the new teams as they continue with the successful pod.
1:48:02 - Closing It Out: End of the ep and looking back at the first 44 years of his life, Jim gives a shoutout to some of the folks who have made a difference.
Including:
Andy
Timothy
Scott
Andrew
Jess
The Hitter Sports
Erik the Peanut Guy
Hardy the Hat Guy
Spencer
Paul
Jason
Cedric
Mike
Carlo
Lukas
Jourdan
And of course:
Jessica
It’s been a great life so far. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of it.
OPEN: Spring Training as started and the joy and euphoria over the beginning of baseball has led to the inevitable overreaction of Spring Training results. In this, as in all things, we turn to Lou Brown.
0:05:21: THIS JUST IN - THIS JUST IN: Matt Durkin from the Kernels Collegiate League is here to unveil the new teams and they are amazing. Twitter.
0:09:44: LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL - Jim saw BOTTOM OF THE 9th with Joe Manganiello and Sofi Vergara and he dug it.
0:12:31: WHO’S ON FIRST: Portland Pickles owner Alan Miller is here to talk the Pickles 2021 campaign and the continuation of the Wild Wild West League.
Portland Pickles
Wild Wild West League
Pickles Twitter
Wild Wild West League Twitter
0:23:27: GOOD WOOD: Andy Tomczeszyn has a new segment and its his take on the MLB. And we start easy with the future of the CBA negotiations.
0:43:29: MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster gives us a glimpse of the minor league baseball landscape now that contraction is finished.
0:56:12: GO GO ASTROS: We’re joined by Astros historian, Mike Acosta.
1:34:07: CLOSING IT OUT: Alex sent me some baseball cards with express warning not to eat the gum. Will I listen?
OPEN: A new season is upon us. And it’s time to be dipped in ‘magic waters.’ Jim’s opening quote is from FIELD OF DREAMS and we need it now more than ever.
0:06:07: SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Jim is finally revealing his#NationalHatDay haul:
Erie Sea Wolves
Tri-City Chili
Holly Springs Salamanders
Spearfish Sasquatch
Waterloo Bucks
Daytona Tortugas
Williamsport Crosscutters
Peoria Chiefs
0:12:40 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We’ve not a new brew from Texas Leaguer.
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0:14:45 WHO’S ON FIRST: Matt Durkin from the Normal Cornbelters is here to look at the upcoming season!
0:24:51: LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAYBALL: We’re talking Roman Weinberg from the Field of Dreams Movie Site on how people can visit the set of the best baseball movie ever. Check them out.
0:35:52 - GROUP THERAPY: Scott, Timothy, Jess, Andrew and I talk baseball movies as we near the end of The Void.
01:06:50 - CLOSING IT OUT: A big thanks to the Mississippi Braves, Jim talks about the new format of the show and Jim’s boycott of the MLB this season.
Open:
We’re dedicating the episode to baseball fan and hat aficionado Jon Laurendeau (12/3/1960 - 12/28/2020). Jon was a a great friend to Erik Mertens. Check out Erik’s segment. For more about Jon.
Since the finale, we’ve got new lids from:
Hagerstown Suns
Asheville Tourists
Norfolk Tides
Madison Mallards
Corpus Christi Hooks
Vermont. Lake Monsters
Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Everett Aqua Sox
Wilmington Blue Rocks
0:06:48 - Show & Tell: Scott, Tim, Andy, Jess and I show off and tell the stories about our favorite hats.
0:37:31 - Erik The Peanut Guy: Erik is here to talk his hat collection, what makes a good hat and more.
0:57:23 - Hardy The Hat Guy is showing off his hat collection and talking baseball in Indiana.
1:11:29 - Spencer Schwartz is talking Yankees caps and the Twitter hat community.
1:25:12 - Raiders of the Lost Diamond: Andrew takes us through the history of the baseball cap.
1:49:51 - Closing It Out: Jessica is here with Quint as we reveal her middle names. Hint: the Tacoma Rainiers, Bowling Green Hot Rods and Turbo the Bat Dog should pay attention.
Open: My take on the realignment of the minor leagues and the decision to boycott the MLB next year.
0:09:31: Jeff Knaster, Andy Tomczeszyn and James Christopher discuss the realignment of the minor leagues and its affect on baseball longterm.
0:42:18 Eric Jarinko (Greenville Drive)
0:58:38. Jeff Lantz - Senior Director of Communications, Minor League Baseball
1:13:27 Tom Resienweber - Erie Times-News
1:23:06 Closing
The LET’S GET TWO Holiday Episode
(OPEN) It’s finally here! Our holiday episode! And we have a gift for all of our listeners!!!
(0:3:24) HOLLER AND A SWALLER: As this season of Let’s Get Two winds down, we’ve got Rogue Brewery from Newport Or and Saint Arnold out of Houston, Texas.
(0:08:38) SHOW ME THE MERCH: Baseball Santa game early and left me some cool gear from the Spokane Indians, Frisco Rough Riders and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
(0:13:56) ON THE SLEIGH: SANTA! Now I know him! We had Santa in studio and we looked wearing gear from the LeHigh Valley Iron Pigs, Modesto Nuts, Corpus Christi Hooks and O’Fallon Hoots.
Santa and I spoke about his love for baseball and his thoughts on basketball.
We talked North Pole efficiency and ‘Elf-Alytics”
Jose Altuve short jokes, the Naughty and Nice List (He is NOT a Joe Kelly fan) and he listened to requests from some of his favorite people in and around baseball:
Shoutout to the St. Michael’s Film students.
(0:34:11). BASEBALL-AKUH: For Hanukkah, Jess Knaster builds a lineup of the best Jewish ball players
(0:47:49) BASEBALL FESTIVUS: NSFW: Andy, Scott and I air some grievances.
(01:05:27) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Andrew Nelson takes us on a tour of baseball’s past in the Great White North.
(1:19:19) ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Erik the Peanut Guy carries the spirit of baseball with him and we had to check in before 2020 ended.
(01:29:11) WHO’S ON FIRST: Ottawa Titans owner Sam Katz jumps on to talk about his gift to baseball: the new Frontier League team in Canada.
(01:36:46) CLASSICS WITH THE CANUCK: A crossover with our movie show SCREEN JOKES as we discuss the Star Wars Holiday Special with Mike Donis. And he’d never seen it until now.
(1:47:35) IT’S A WONDERFUL (ASTROS) LIFE: In our new segment, EXTRA INNINGS, we’re making short films and sketches that tie to baseball. Jim uses a holiday classic to FINALLY put the Astros sign stealing scandal to bed.
(2:05:46). CLOSING IT OUT: Jess joins me to wrap up the year. We talk some things from 2020 that were actually positive. We name 8 teams that we’re going to see.
- Tri Cities Dust Devils
- Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
- Keene Swamp Bats
- Greeneville Appy
- Omaha Storm Chasers
- Traverse Pit. Spitters
- Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders
We also announce a new arrival to our family and a CONTEST for our favorite minor league teams.
Open: My bold declaration and promise for the 2021 MLB season and a congrats to the Northwoods League.
0:03:56: Holler and a Swaller: We’re toasting the folks in Minor League Baseball by raising a Saloon Door Brewing.
0:08:32: Show. Me. The. Merch.: We’ve got Christmas gear from the Erie Sea Wolves and an Omaha Storm Chasers Mystery Box.
0:18:30: Mahoning Valley Scrappers- Jordan Taylor is here to talk about the Scrappers movement into the new MLB Draft League.
0:32:52: State College Spikes - Joe Putnam and Scott Walker are back to check in on the Spikes, the #SaveOurSpikes initiative and the future of State College in the MLB Draft League.
0:47:14: Sugar Land Skeeters - Tyler Stamm joins us to talk about the transition of the Skeeters from the Atlantic League to Triple A baseball.
00:57:49 Adjust Your Scorecards: JD Davis of the Corpus Christi Hooks is here to give his thoughts on the changing landscape of baseball in America.
01:11:28 Minor League Mind: Our MiLB guru Jess Knaster is here to talk about current state of Minor League Baseball.
01:32:34: On Deck: Martie Cordaro of the Omaha Storm Chasers joins us to talk the MiLB/MLB situation as it stands at the moment.
01:49:06: Closing It Out: A look to our Holiday Special.
Let's Get Two S2 E79 “Turkey Day”
OPEN: Despite it being 2020 and a tough year that isn’t going to go out the easy way, there are things to be thankful for. Wearing the sweet Baseballism cap.
Shoutout to Jourdan and Jessica!
(0:06:25): WHO’S ON FIRST: John and Ashlie of the Columbia Fireflies join us to talk their journey in baseball, the 2020 season that wasn’t and how they chose to react to getting “dumped on Twitter.” Great people and a great interview. Can’t wait to meet them in person.
(0:31:56): HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Presented by the Hitter Sports and featuring a new branding in his honor, we’re toasting the Hudson Valley Renegades with an Anchor Brewing Christmas beer in honor of Jess Knaster.
Shoutouts to:
Andy
Scott
Stu
Jess
Andrew
Timothy
The Hitter Sports
Emily
MrsStealYoBase
Braves Emily
Paul Caputo
Erik The Peanut Guy
Alex
Jessica
(0:38:56) SPECIAL GUEST: Matt Durkin of the Normal Cornbelters is here to talk Prospect League, KCL is back and promos for 2021!
(0:45:03) TO THE DUGOUT WITH DARIEN: Darien Sills-Evans is here to talk the new Met’s ownership and the Dodgers winning it all for his adopted hometown.
(0:56:58) GO GO ASTROS: Andy and I are talking the Skeeters/Round Rock switch and the Astros. We also deal with an awkward tweet I sent. Hint Jeff Passan.
(1:19:50) THIS JUST IN: Andrew Nelson is here to talk Twins and the St. Paul Saints/Rochester Red Wings.
(1:33:45) THE MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Things are happening the MiLB.
(1:41:14) THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Theo Epstein has options. But what are they?
(1:48:45) SWINGING FOR THE FENCES: The Keene Swamp Bats are back and thankful.
(1:56:32) CLOSING IT OUT: Shameless plug for our indie Thanksgiving Comedy, Turkey Day.
- OPEN: I start out with some background on my military experience. I then talk the election results and try to add my thoughts on how we can come together. Dedicated to Nathan Bybee.
- (0:15:48) THIS JUST IN: The New York Yankees have cut ties with the Trenton Thunder and the Staten Island Yankees. The ‘what’ is one thing, the ‘how’ is abhorrent.
- (0:18:46) MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster and I talk the latest developments in MiLB Contraction.
- (0:39:55) THIS JUST IN: The Mets have settled on their affiliates.
- (0:41:30) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Andrew Nelson takes us on a trip through the Military Baseball’s past.
- (0:49:30) THIS JUST IN: Moral Flexibility Olympics: Alex Cora gets our first individual gold medal!
- (0:50:31) ON DECK: Brian Barefield,AKA “Big Sarge Sports,” talks his show, his love of sports, his military service and the importance of Vets getting help. Site
- (01:11:06) HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Drinking a Karbach “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” and toasting Eric Adair, Tammy Adair, Jessica and, most specifically in this ep, Matt Dudley.
- (01:16:32)CLOSING IT OUT: A shoutout to the Lancaster Jethawks.
Let's Get Two S2 E77 “Directions to the Void”
OPEN: The Election is today. Let’s try to be adults about this.
(0:09:24) Big League Chew: Scott talks the fall out of the World Series, Blake Snell and why 2020 might not be the only year that sucks for baseball.
(0:24:04) Minor League Mind with Jess Knaster: Some of the MiLB Dominoes are about to fall.
(0:40:07) Go Go Astros: Andy and I talk about Dusty, Qualifying Offers and the state of the Astros pitching.
(0:56:45) Adjust Your Scorecards: Dodgers mega fan and podcast host, Alex Ekelund talks his Dodgers getting it done.
(01:16:18) Show Me The Merch: The team in Greeneville TN is going to be a Collegiate Woodbat League next season, but we had to snatch up that sweet Greeneville Reds march before it was gone.
(01:18:47) This Just In: As we recorded, Ballpark Digest dropped some news on MiLB contraction. Jess and I talk about it.
(01:29:28) Holler and a Swiller: We’re having our first Christmas brew, a Shiner Cheer and toasting our Dodger fan friends.
(01:33:44) This Just In 2: Excited about a new sport: the Moral Flexibility Olympics
(01:38:27) Closing It Out: I’I had to talk a little Justin Turner and COVID.
OPEN: We know who Senator Sasse of Nebraska is. And not just because of his “butt cut” and that’s a problem.
(0:08:59) Big League Chew: We have a World Series match up! Scott and I make picks.
(0:22:23) Go Go Astros: Andy and I start to unpack the 2020 Astros season after losing game 7.
(0:47:24) Show Me The Merch: New gear from the LeHigh Valley Iron Pigs and the Lake Elsinore Storm.
(0:50:06) Holler and a Swiller: Drinking the Texas Beer Company’s “OkTaylorFest” and toasting our friends at Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere with a dramatic reveal.
(0:54:03) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: Andrew Nelson is. using his PKE. Meter to find the Casper Ghosts.
(1:00:51) Who’s On First: Kim Foster, GM of the Greenville Appy league team talks all about the move to the Collegiate Summer League Format.
(1:11:44) Closing It Out: I’m having a 4th Tap House of Torment, talking Astros and asking for some help from the Twitter baseball fam. Vader needs a new bandana.
OPEN: Are the Astros victims of karma?
(0:05:43) GO GO ASTROS: One more chicken, 27 more outs?
(0:12:17) HOLLER AND. SWALLER: We’re drinking Independence Brewing’s Native Texan and toasting Joe Morgan. Presented by The Hitter Sports.
(0:15:25) LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAYBALL: Andy is here to talk our favorite sports show, Ted Lasso.
(0:29:24) WHO’S ON FIRST: We’ve got Anderson Rathbun of the Burlington Baseball club. He’s here to talk about the transition of the Appy league to collegiate woodbat.
(0:42:29) ON DECK: Andrew Felts of the Round Rock Express is back to talk about an excited event at the Dell Diamond: and that ain’t no bull.
(0:51:23) MINOR LEAGUE MIND: We check in with Jess Knaster at the updates to the changing landscape for minor league baseball.
(1:05:42) CLOSING IT OUT:
Let's Get Two S2 E72 “Innovators Summit
OPEN: 162 - 60 = 16. Call in ManFraud math.
(0:06:24) Holler and Swaller 1: We are drinking Circle Brewing’s Tuxedo T Shirt and toasting Darrell Mitchell, Stu Clary, Trina and Taylor Bentley. Check out Make and Matter!
(0:10:29) Go Go Astros: Andy and I are playing with house money baby.
(0:25:33) Show. Me. The Merch: Hardy the Hat Guy has gifted me with an “Indiana Baseball Starter kit.”
Teams:
Indy Indians
Fort Wayne Tin Caps
South Bend Cubs
Gary South Short Railcats
LaFayette Aviators
Evansville Otters
DC Bombers
(0:29:03) Holler and a Swiller 2: Drinking the Nine Banded Wheated Bourbon and toasting Yankee Nation, especially:
Scottie B4 The Pitch
The Hitter Sports
Mrs Steal Yo Base
Spencer Schwartz
Bill Hackett
Alex Canatta (I said high school. Meant college. HA HA HA)
Emily Nyman
Alex
Dee Zee
(0:35:32) The Big League Chew: Scott and I pick the AL and NLCS with a shoutout to Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere and an Andy Tomczeszyn??
(0:52:37) Closing It Out: Shoutout to FWFIS and why Scott’s a hero.
Let's Get Two S2 E72 “Innovators Summit
Cold Open A new theme song? Well, I got a new sweater and I got inspired.
(0:01:36) OPEN: MLB and TV: their short sighted relationship of how they program the games might end up affecting
(0:05:34) HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We’re checking out a great beer from Missouri City, TX, the Texas leaguer Brewing Company’s Knuckle Bock! And it’s delicious.
(0:08:52) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMON: Andrew Nelson is bringing in the Marlins.
(0:19:51) ON DECK: We talk to investigative journalist and Astros fan Michael Schwab about bias in the media.
(0:31:20) ADJUST YOUR SCORECARD: Special Guest #1, we’ve got Darrell Mitchell is here to talk his love for the Marlins and his relationship to a prominent Yankee.
(0:40:14) ADJUST YOUR SCORECARD: How about this for a quick break? We’ve got former Sooner reporter for OUInsider Trevor Lee Rogers to talk the legacy of the Red River Shootout and his Red Sox.
(0:58:44) CLOSING IT OUT: Some final thoughts…and a time check.
OPEN: We had the chance to be part of Minor League Baseball’s Innovators Summit. Such a great experience, even through zoom. Shoutouts to Martie Cordaro of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Blair Hoke of the Salem Red Sox, Nate Kurant of the Charleston River Dogs and Andrea Williams of the Jumbo Shrimp as Ben Hill
(0:11:38) MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster and I continue to break down the innovators Summit
(0:28:01) Go Go Astros: We look ahead to…whomever. Yes, we recorded this before the opponent was set. Does it matter?
(0:46:03)Holler And A Swaller: I’m knocking back a Texas Beer Company "Pecos Amber Lager" and talking about PTSD. Special shoutouts on Twitter to:
@_JoeSeppi
@Braves_Cape
@BAbobbles
@Blochead4real
@BravesAshland
@BravesEmily
@katiewhiskey
(0:56:20) The Big League Chew: Scott is here to preview the Division Series rounds
(1:16:50) Closing It Out: Carlos Correa said somethings that people get upset.
Let's Get Two S2 E71 "Playoffs! (the Jim Mora episode)
I go Full Reba McEntire with my outfit changes.
(Cold Open) I talk about watching the Astros clinched in 1997. While I was in Bosnia. A special shoutout to filmmaker Jason Tostevin and we’re doing with a great whiskey, Texas Ranger. Also, it was 3:33pm the Saturday and OU still Sucks.
(0:04:05) Open: Inspired by @MrsStealYoBase, I talk about why the World Series winner is legit.
(0:12:02) Holler And A Swaller
We’re knocking back a Shiner October Fest and toasting our friends who’s teams made the playoffs.
Make sure you listen and follow:
Emily Nyman - Break Balls Pod
Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere
The Hitter Sports
Stu Clary
Ten Stadiums Ten Days
Spencer Schwartz
MrsStealYoBase
Friars On The Farm
Megan Ellis
Cameron Doughtery
Alex Ekelund
Shout outs:
Gary C Warren
Mike Donis
Bridget Walsh
Andre Pabarue
Brendan Johnson
Colleen Walsh
Jean Walsh
Erin Walsh
Nick Verban
Andy Shaeffer
Chery Shaeffer
Alyson West
Darrell Mitchell
Sean Patrick Leonard
(0:22:19) This Just In: The Bet: Andrew Nelson and I have placed a bet for the Wild Card round of Astros v Twins. Check out what’s at stake.
(0:28:58) The Big League Chew: Scott is here to talk about the difficulties of the MLB players on the day to day as they managed playing during the pandemic.
(0:41:06) Go Go Astros: Andy is here and we look at the Astros ‘chances’ against the Twins.
(0:58:49) B4 The Deuce: Scottie from B4 The Pitch is here to pick the Wild Card bracket. Follow them: https://twitter.com/B4Mets_Yankees
(01:15:48) This Just In: The Appy League has some news.
(01:18:24) Closing It Out
(Open)
CC Hooks: They have some COOL new Whataburger inspired merch!
Yankee Letter: I want it open, but not for the reason you might think. And it won't be.
(0:18:33) Go Go Astros: We’re accused, as Astros fans, of being bandwagon fans who didn’t care about baseball until circa 2015. Maybe we should stop proving them right?
(0:21:06) This Just In: The Atlantic League and American Association are now “Partner Leagues”
(0:24:19) Holler and a Swaller: We’re diving into Nine Banded Whiskey
(0:26:10) Oppo Talko: Stu Clary reflects on the A’s winning the AL West and what that means for them in light of California fires.
(0:37:07) Show. Me. The Merch. The Keene Swamp Bats! Check out their fundraiser. Help them keep the doors to the bat cave open.
(0:38:50) Raiders Of The Lost Diamond: Andrew Nelson and COMMIES!
(0:52:39) On Deck: We’ve got Astros Host Mom Melba Resendez.
(0:57:45) Closing It Out: Matt Durkin of the Normal Cornbelters is here to talk Friday Night Spikes.
(Open) Integrity in Baseball?: The other day, I offended some baseball fans by questioning the game's inherent integrity. By saying it had none. I explain. And yes, you can still love baseball.
(0:10:34) Who’s On First: Eric Jarinko, the GM of the Greenville Drive joins me to talk the uncertain future of 2021 after a tumultuous 2020.
(0:27:48) On Deck: Houston Astros Prospect Jake Meyers joins the show. The Nebraska product talks being drafted by Houston and his stops with the Quad Cities River Bandits, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Corpus Christi Hooks, his first Spring Training and being part of the alternate site.
(0:40:23) This Just In: Baseball games will be played at the Arizona Spring Training Sites!
And we're celebrating the playoffs with:
B4 The Pitch
The Hitter Sports
Emily Nyman
Spencer Schwartz
@mrsstealyobase
Brendan Johnson
Colleen Walsh
Aunt Jean Walsh
Andrew Nelson
Stu Clary
Ten Stadiums Ten Days
Friars On The Farm
Megan Ellis
(0:46:16) Minor League Mind: Jess and I continue discussing the downfall of the "Padres Island Pirates"
(1:02:26) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: I didn't realize there was already a Pirates team that scouted the Gulf Coast of baseball.
(1:06:34) Closing It Out
Chapman's hearing has been postponed until next year and Andy and I have some thoughts...that yes, tie to the Astros.
(Open) First, we wish a hearty and genuine congratulations to:
Cameron Doughtery
Alex Ekulund Dodgers News
Bailey Edinburgh
Tyler Stamm
and we apologize to Scott McEntire.
Also: The MLB announced their Spring Training Schedule and what it means for the MiLB.
(0:06:26) Big League Chew: Scott and I discuss the possibility of expanded playoffs for the 2021 season.
(0:18:30) Go Go Astros: Andy and I discuss the state of the Astros pitching staff and Dusty’s ability for managing said staff.
(0:32:26) Who’s On First: Tyler Stamm, the GM of the Sugar Land Skeeters and our GM of the Year is here to wrap up a very successful Constellation Energy League season.
(0:45:33) Closing It Out: More fun ahead this season.
(Open) A tumultuous sports weekend for me, the Joe Kelly face and some words for Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy.
(07:17:00) Show. Me. The Merch: I’ve been coveting gear from the Norfolk Tides for years. I finally got some.
(0:10:53) Who’s On First: David Hoeschen of the St. Cloud Rox talks the Northwoods League Club and his life in baseball.
(0:21:41) Ballpark And Chill: Chris Vitali introduces us to the world of Ball 9.
(0:28:07) The Minor League Mind: Jess and I discuss the economic impact of the demise of the fictional Padres Island Pirates, our stand in for any number of Minor League Teams that could find them contracted.
(0:47:52) Closing It Out: I canceled my subscription to THE ATHLETIC. My thoughts on the nature of journalism, especially when its designed to drive clicks and get subs.
(Open) I talk some of my favorite bobbleheads and the sad realization of what life might be like if we lose the MiLB as we know it.
(0:05:13) Holler and a Swaller: We've got a great pilsner from Friends and Allies Brewing in Austin, TX: Sportsball Pilsner. https://friendsandallies.beer/
(0:08:13) Go GO Astros/Big League Chew: Scott and Andy are back! We talk about the season so far, the quarter of a season that's left and we talk"
-911
- Lou Brock
- Roberto Clemente.
(0:36:19) Ballpark and Chill: We've got Rob Fontenot from Astros Baseball Podcast and Sunday Stros.
(0:47:29) Raider of the Lost Diamond: Andrew Nelson helps us unearth baseball in Duluth, MIN.
(01:02:53) Closing It Out: My 9-11 story.
(Open) Labor Day was this week. It’s usually the last day for the MiLB season This year, there was no season and, for some teams, it might be their last day.
(0:03:22) This Just In: MiLB President Pat O’Connor resigned. Jess joins me to discuss what it might mean.
(0:10:44) Show. Me. The Merch: We’ve got some great gear from the Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders.
(0:14:50) Who’s On First: We’re joined by Kevin Watterson of the Keene Swamp Bats to talk his career, the Swamp Bats and their fundraiser to help keep things moving for the team. Check it here.
(0:33:09) Tearing the Cover Off: We’re talking to Will Geoghegan about his book SUMMER BASEBALL NATION. Check it out here and support local bookstores:
(0:47:01) Closing It Out: A reminder about the Keene Swamp Bats fundraiser and a Happy 20th Anniversary wish for my wife.
(Open) Jessica and I are celebrating our 21st dating anniversary today. Baseball has always been a big part of our lives. Find out how.
(0:07:14) In The Dugout With Darien Sills-Evans: Darien's first game as a baseball fan saw Tom Seaver on the bump with his Mets. We talk about it.
(0:14:25) Ballpark and Chill: We're joined by host of the Breaking Balls Pod, Emily Nyman. Her pod is amazing. Get to know her and check out the show.
(0:26:05) The Big League Chew: Scott McEntire and I look at the positive of the 2020 season and we both love Charlie Blackmon.
(0:37:48) Go Go Astros: Andy and I talk about the state of the Astros.
(0:50:26) This Just In: I talk about this ESPN article that paints a pretty accurate picture of where we are in the MLB/MiLB negotiations.
(0:52:58) Closing It Out: I connect the movie RED DAWN to the MLB HBP scandal through some weird fever dream.
(Open) We’re on the field in Joliet IL!
(0:02:13) Show. Me. The Merch: We’ve got gear from the Louisville Bats, the Joliet Slammers and the Normal Cornbelters via the Kernel Collegiate League. And…MORE GNOMES!
(0:09:52) The Minor League Mind: Jess and I break down the new MLB proposal to the MiLB. The MLB essentially offered to shoot the MiLB in the face….
(0:25:46) From The Bleachers: Jessica and I break down our trip to the Joliet Slammers. Our last trip of the Summer but boy o boy was it worth the wait. Record store lines, a cool firehouse and live, on hair, I ‘get’ why they play “KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF” during the 7th Inning Stretch.
(0:32:47) Who’s On First: The GM on the Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders is here to talk about their 2020 championship and what 2021 might look like.
(0:43:32) Ballpark and Chill: We’ve got Kailee and Dani from Belles of the Ball on the show. Check them and the show out! Find the show here.
(0:56:13) Holler and Swaller: We’re out in Joliet and my drinking problem continues. We’re having a Pincher’s Pale Ale from Migraine Brewing and an Alarmist Brewing Le Jus .
(0:57:08) This Just In
- We talk a little Chadwick Boseman and Jackie Robinson and people telling players what ‘Jackie would have wanted.’
- A guy at the Joliet game was less than thrilled about a Slammers player kneeling.
- We got a ball from the Rocket City Trash Pandas. These teams need your support.
- I got a very special gift from the very famous NY Yankee hat of the day guy, Spencer Schwartz.
(1:03:51) Closing It Out: Good bye from Joliet.
(Open) Sports have reacted to another example of racial injustice in a way that we’ve not seen since, maybe, the 1968 Olympics. Then someone had the audacity to tell me how to feel about players kneeling during the anthem…
(0:09:31) Go Go Astros: We recorded Wednesday since Andy was in the path of Hurricane Laura. So we break down the 1st 30 games of the Astros.
(0:28:02) Show Me The Merch:We’ve got gear from -
- AF Custom Shirts
- Peoria Chiefs
- Rocket City Trash Pandas
- Follow MiLB Promos for a great resource in finding more teams and specials on gear.
(0:34:01) The Big League Chew: Scott is here to talk about the very abbreviated and weird trade deadline.
(0:39:17) DugOut With Darien: Darien is back to talk sports in a time when we’re at a crossroads as a country.
(0:58:34) Closing It Out:
- I’m still mad about the kneeling thing
- But here, we’ve got the rest of the Let’s Get Two Awards. We discuss:
The Slugger Award: Guest of the Year - Emma Tiedeman
Indie Club of the Year - Joliet Slammers
Collegiate Club of the Year - Normal CornBelters
GM of the Year - Tyler Stamm of the Sugar Land Skeeters
Executive of the Year - Jeff Lantz
Fan of the Year - Don Gillingham
Players of the Year:
AJ Hamilton
Ryan Hernandez
Anthony Silkwood
Luke Almendarez
Open: The Let’s Get Two team has chosen their awards for the season. (We define the season with the end of the MiLB/CSL seasons) and we announce some here, including our Twitter follows of the year! Stay tuned for more.
Contributor of the Year: Jess Knaster
Content Creator of the Year: B4 The Pitch
Twitter Follows:
@mrsstealyobase
@Count2Baseball
@BaseballJason2
@CamDougharty
@Muzixndmd
@AstrosCounty
@HouCounterplot (and the fan fiction line is still there, thank Gawd)
@adams_at
Idaho Falls Chukars
@TheHitterSports
(0:10:53) Show Me The Merch: We’ve got some great gear from the Columbus Clippers.
(0:13:46) Who’s On First: The Macon Bacon have won it all! Brandon is here to talk about it.
(0:23:34) The Minor League Mind: Jess Knaster and I outline the MLBs plan to contract the minors while we try to cut through the BS as the deadline draws near.
(0:43:27) Adjust Your Scorecards: Mike from SaveMiLB.org is here to talk about the “One Baseball” plan.
(0:56:53) On Deck: Round Rock Express president Chris Almendarez is our Benjamin Hill Award winner for our “Person Of The Year.”
(1:07:28) Holler and a Swaller: We’ve got a Patreon now. And we toast our first two contributors, Carlo Rodriguez and Hardy The Hat GuyCheck out our Patreon.
(1:09:29) Closing It Out: More awards.
Benjamin Hill Award Winner: Chris Almendarez
Entrepreneur of the Year: Megan Ellis
Baseball Spirit Award Winner: Erik Mertens
Open: I started out thinking about ranking some of my favorite hats, then I realized, isn’t it better to just love baseball in all it’s forms?
(0:04:12) On Deck: Emma Tiedemann, voice of the Portland Sea Dogs is our Guest of the Year! We check in on she and Dave as they settle into Maine life.
(0:11:53) The Minor League Mind: Jess and I talk the changing nature of the MiLB/MLB
(0:28:20) In The Dugout With Darien Sills-Evans: Darien is here to talk the season, what it’s looking like and the Reds.
(0:39:54) Oppo TalkO: Stu gives us an update on the fires and the ‘unwritten’ rules.
(0:49:06) The Big League Chew
(1:03:39) Go Go Astros: Andy and I talk injuries, the young guys and I chose a new theme song for the segment.
(1:15:24) This Just In: We’ve got news from Normal, Illinois.
(01:16:31) Closing It Out: Jessica joins me to reflect on the first 100 episodes of Let’s Get Two.
Open: I started out thinking about ranking some of my favorite hats, then I realized, isn’t it better to just love baseball in all it’s forms?
(0:06:39) On Deck: Benjamin Hill, the namesake of our Person of the Year award, is here to talk about how he’s kept up the writing in the face of the pandemic and no affiliated MiLB baseball.
(0:17:07) Megan Ellis, creator of Home Sweet Ballpark is excited to talk about her Padres and her new items. We even get a sneak peek.
(0:24:40) Donavan Jones from Friars on the Farm is fired up about his friars.
(0:34:46) Who’s On First: Matt Durkin of the Normal CornBelters is back to catch us up on what’s new in Normal.
(0:40:27) Ken Robertson is FINALLY on the show this season after COVID canceled our big reunion.
(0:47:27) Stevie Proud is fired up for his Astros.
(0:57:52) Closing: Tatis is good. Let him be good. Media is often bad and we need to fix it.
Open: The MiLB and the future of baseball is at risk. The story of MLB contraction has fallen out of view and that’s a bad thing for baseball.
(0:08:02) One Deck: Jeff Lantz, the Senior Director of Communications, MiLB, joins us to catch us up on the negotiations with MLB, the Innovators Summit and the look at 2021.
(0:19:55) Who’s On First: Victoria Huggins of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers joins us to show off some of her new BLING!
(0:29:35) B4 The Deuce: Scottie from B4 The Pitch fills us in on the Mets being the Mets and the Clint Frazier drama.
(0:46:07) Who’s On First: JD Davis from the Corpus Christi Hooks is here to talk the Hooks, Whataburger, and the Astros taxi squad.
(0:59:21) Who’s On First: Andrew Felts of the Round Rock Express talks the end of the TCL season and what’s next for Round Rock Baseball.
(1:10:56) Closing It Out: The Indians and Terry Francona showed some integrity and did the right thing with Clevinger.
Open: Let’s just say I had a great outfit put together for Jimmy Buffet night at the Sugar Land Skeeters.
(0:01:48) One Deck: Co-owner and baseball fan Nathan Bybee is here for this first appearance of the 2020 season to talk COVID, going forward and what he’s missed about live baseball.
(0:17:33) Holler and a Swaller: Tim and I are at Constellation Field and we’re throwing down some 8th Wonder Dome Fauxm and the St. Arnold’s Summer Pils.
(0:19:01) Who's On First: Erik Mertens, the ‘Peanut Guy’ from the Tri City Dust Devils talks the pandemic, the energy it takes to stay positive and how baseball gives back.
(0:33:11) Show Me The Merch: We’ve got great gear from the Salem Red Sox and the North Pole Reindeer!
(0:37:06) From the Bleachers: Scott McEntire and Timothy Dziedzic join me at Constellation Field for a double header and we talk about the show we kicked off almost two years ago.
(0:40:31) Adjust Your Scorecard: Don Gillingham joins us to talk his relationship with baseball.
(0:54:01) Closing It Out
Open: Major League Baseball and the Cleveland Indians don’t REALLY care about COVID 19. If they did they would punish Mike Clevinger with something more than a 14 day paid vacation.
(O:08:20) Lights Camera Play Ball: There is a show you might have missed that is everything that’s right about baseball. Back In The Game created by Mark Cullen and Rob Cullen and starring Maggie Lawson, James Caan, Benjamin Koldyke and Lenora Crichlow, was an underrated sitcom centered on a band of misfit little leaguers and their parents. Highly, highly, highly recommend.
(0:15:13) Raiders Of The Lost Diamond: Andrew Nelson is here to prepare us for our 100th episode by shining a light on some of the baseball goings on 100 years ago.
(0:27:11) Go Go Astros: Andy is here to talk the first 1/3 of the season and JV and would he resign Springer or Correa.
(0:43:28) The Big League Chew: Scott McEntire has some thoughts on the Clevinger situation.
(0:55:56) Show. Me. The Merch.: We got some really cool gear from the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks.
(0:59:59) Who’s On First: We speak to the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks President Russ Curran to talk about his New England Collegiate baseball league squad.
(1:12:22) Closing It Out: Brooks Raley is a Texas treasure.
Open:
(0:01:41) Holler and A Swoller: Scott and I swung by Syberg’s for a good beer and some…shark.
(0:02:17) Show. Me. The. Merch: Some great new gear from the Portland Pickles and the O’Fallon Hoots.
(0:04:27) From The Bleachers: Scott and I took in the CarShield Collegiate League this past weekend. We had an absolute blast.
(0:10:35) Who’s On First” We’ve got Alan Miller, President and Owner of the Portland Pickles…and…the Portland Gerkins…? What?
(0:23:29) On Deck: We’ve got Astros prospect and Car Shield Collegiate League Player. Peter Zimmerman is here to talk about baseball in 2020.
(0:33:20) This Just In: There was a fracas in Oakland this weekend. What would I do? More importantly, where are we with media coverage, both baseball AND…well…everything.
(0:44:55) Closing It Out)
Open: Brief update on the MLB/MiLB PBA negotiations. Check out Baseball America for more. Shoutout to Save MiLB and The Hitter.
(0:06:09) Oppo Talko: Stu Clary is here to talk about the two big new rules: the 7th inning double header and the runner on 2nd.
(0:17:31) On Deck: Northwestern State University ballplayer Larson Fontenot is here to talk playing for the Traverse City Pit Spitters, Bismarck Bullmoose and getting engaged.
(0:26:33) Go Go Astros: Lance McCullers had some moments in the 4th inning.
(0:39:19) The Big League Chew: Scott is here to talk about injuries in the quick ramp up.
(0:47:34) Show. Me. The. Murch: We got cool stuff from the Lancaster Jethawks and the Corpus Christ Hooks
(0:51:21) Who’s On First: We have the O’Fallon Hoots!
(1:09:08) Closing It Out: We need a playoff bubble for the MLB.
Open: The tone of our show is different. It’s positive, not hostile. It’s welcoming, not elitist. I talk about why, what brought me here and why I don’t know why people take joy in being mean to people.
(0:08:48) Who’s On First: We talk to Josh Michalsen, GM of the Idaho Falls Chukars on the KC affiliate and baseball during COVID.
(0:26:22) Holler and A Swaller/From The Bleachers: Jessica and I are drinking Karbach at the Constellation Energy League games.
(0:29:59) On Deck: We talk to Yankee mega fan and hat collector Spencer Schwartz talks his love of the Bronx Bombers and shows off some of his favorite caps.
(0:50:59) Raiders Of The Lost Diamond: Andrew Nelson is here to teach us all about the Sonoma Pioneers.
(1:02:19) Go Go Astros: The Astros clubhouse is like a socially distanced MASH ward. Andy is here to look on the bright side of life.
(1:22:19) Closing It Out: It’s one thing to talk about trolling and being nice on the internet. It’s another thing to be a national baseball writer, thrown bombs and then go after people in their DMs.
Full. Packed. So many words to describe this episode.
Open: Shoutouts to Scott, Bailey and Jess and all my hockey loving friends out there.
(0:02:00) The Big League Chew: Former professional pitcher and Cardinals super fan Scott McEntire talks Joe Kelly.
(0:15:48) Who’s On First: We’ve got Heather Mills, the GM of the Joliet Slammers, about the City of Champions Cup, the Nerds Herd, Deep Dish and the Tully Monsters.
(0:29:13) On Deck: Anthony Silkwood, former Marine and current pitcher in the Kernels Collegiate League. We talked about the Marines, service and chasing your dream after you get out of the military.
(0:47:36) Adjust Your Scorecards: Daniel Shih, CPBL social media guru and University of Texas RTF student talks baseball in Taiwan in the pandemic.
(0:58:39) B4 The Deuce: New segment, featuring our guys at B4 The Pitch. Today we talk the new playoff format and he has a message for #YankeesTwitter. Check them out here.
(1:11:02) Closing It Out: I am letting go of the 2017 Astros sign stealing scandal and people’s reaction to it.
OPENING: Portland Pickles and Baby Kennedy! We finally got to meet our newest family member and we're excited to get her to her first baseball game!
(0:03:14) Who’s On First: We meet with one of the most popular, innovative teams, the Savannah Bananas. Vice President Berry Aldridge is here to talk about the team, their reaction to Covid and being there for fans.
(0:21:40) On Deck: We talk to Steve Parkhurst from Cougars Beat about the UH Cougars, Round Rock Hairy Men and College baseball.
(0:31:18) Go Go Astros: Andy is here to discuss...well, nothing urget happened in Astros nation. Nothing at all. (And that's what I'll keep telling myself).
(0:45:17) Minor League Mind: Jess Knaster is here and we're talking "One Baseball." No, it's not U2's ode to the greatest game ever invented.
MLB previews
(00:05:27) MLB preview: Darien Sills-Evans, Andy Tomczeszyn, Scott McEntire and I look at the upcoming MLB season.
(0:42:38) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: I take a look at the combination of Eight Men Out and Field of Dreams.
(0:47:39) Oppo Talko: Stu Clary is here talking A’s!
(0:58:00) Closing It Out: Trolls. I dunno know why they do what they do, but they need not be fed.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Righty” The Christmas in July Episode
You know we were gonna do a Christmas in July ep and we have the guests for it! And lots of gift ideas!
(0:01:04) Show Me The Merch Part 1: The Constellation Energy League and the Sugar Land Skeeters
(0:03:54) From The Bleachers: Andy and I are out in Sugar Land watching the Skeeters play Team Texas.
(0:09:08) To The First 10,000 Fans: We take a look at what the Skeeters and the Sugar Land Skeeters have to offer in terms of COVID 19 safety AND fun reasons to get out to the ballpark.
(0:15:13) Who’s On First: We’re talking North Pole Reindeer! Designer John Hartwell discusses his creation, his work as a team branding designer and he offers our listeners a discount at the Reindeer store:
Shop here:
Use the code: LetsGet2
(0:38:17) On Deck: Matt Durkin from the Normal Cornbelters is here to talk about how the Kernel Collegiate League is going.
(0:47:41) Show Me The Merch Part 2:
Savannah Bananas (0:47:47)
Durham Bulls (0:49:49)
(0:51:23) 7th Inning Stretch: I had an amazing time in North Dakota. I checked out:
Fort Abraham Lincoln
North Dakota State
and ate great food at:
Stonehome Brewing Co Twitter
Wurst Bier Hall
(0:56:59) Closing It Out: Andy is here to help sign us out!
OPENING: We’re coming to you from Fargo, North Dakota
(0:01:27) GO GO ASTROS: Andy so cheerfully predicts the MLB demise.
SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH:
(0:16:12) Fargo Moorhead RedHawks
(0:17:40) The St. Cloud Rox were an unintended stop I am so glad I made.
(0:20:01) FROM THE BLEACHERS: Andrew Nelson and I take in a game at Newman Outdoor Field, home of the Fargo Moorhead RedHawks.
(0:27:36) WHO’S ON FIRST: We’re joined by Hairy Men slugger and TCL Player of the Week, Ryan Hernandez.
(0:37:27) ON DECK: Actor/Director DB Sweeney is here. We talk his new movie Two Dum Micks, his roles in 8 Men Out, Lonesome Dove and how he kind of tricked Charlie Sheen into joining the movie. Oh, and a Field of Dreams bomb.
(1:02:41) CLOSING IT OUT
Music by:
Andy Bertelsen
Grace Uselman
https://linktr.ee/cover_grace
OPENING: Greetings from Bismarck
(0:01:54) FROM THE BLEACHERS: Bismarck, North Dakota was a baseball haven. No two ways about it.
(0:06:43) ADJUST YOUR SCORE CARDS: We’ve got a special guest! Bailey Edinburgh joins about her journey from Dallas to OSU to Bismarck, ND!
SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: T
(0:20:48) Bismarck Larks and
(0:26:48) Idaho Falls Chuckers bring the fire.
(0:29:55) RAIDER OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the past of baseball in Bismarck, ND. Check out this link for more:
https://northwoodsleague.com/bismarck-larks/bismarck-baseball-history/
(0:34:53) WHO’S ON FIRST: Victoria Huggins of the Fayatteville Woodpeckers is here to talk about they have adjusted to no 2020 season.
(0:46:25) ON DECK: “Chris Almendarez, President of the Round Rock Express is here to talk about his story, the TCL, the Round Rocky Hairy Men and his #BaseballFamily
(1:04:16) CLOSING IT OUT: I get to update the map and we congratulate the following teams on winning the “Let’s Get Two Season Simulation”
Norfolk Tides
Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Idaho Falls Chuckers
Hillsboro Hops
Music by:
Patrick Shaver
Josh Woodward
www.joshwoodward.com
Grace Uselman
https://linktr.ee/cover_grace
OPENING: Shoutout from Constellation Field in Sugar Land.
(0:01:46) THIS JUST IN: We’re at the Constellation Energy League Media Day in Sugar Land Texas. Hear from Roger Clemens, Koby Clemens, Pete Incaviglia and LHN’s Greg Swindell
(0:11:30) WHO’S ON FIRST: JD Davis of the Corpus Christi Hooks is here to talk about
(0:24:40) FROM THE BLEACHERS: Jessica is BACK! And we’re talking Round Rock Hairy Men and the safety at the Dell Diamond.
(0:32:58) AND IT’S OUTTA HERE: We’ve got me recreating the play by play for a big Ryan Hernandez moment at the Dell Diamond.
(0:34:47) IN THE DUGOUT: Filmmaker Darien Sills-Evans is here to talk baseball, the MLB, the Mets, the Negro League movie that might not ever be.
(0:54:21) GO GO ASTROS: The MLB got to remake the schedule and they used it throw the Astros a high hard one.
(01:08:45) CLOSING IT OUT: Pete Incaviglia leaves us with some words of wisdom
OPENING:
- We start with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem from the Corn Crib in Normal, IL by Katy Perry
- (0:02:23) Welcome to Normal! We’re coming at ya from the world famous Corn Crib.
(0:02:52) Show. Me. The. Merch: The Normal Corn Belters adapted to the Corona Virus pandemic by creating the Kernel Collegiate League. We checked out some of the cool gear from the league.
(0:05:14) From the Bleachers: Jessica and I did two double-headers in two days at the Kernel Collegiate League. We had an absolute blast!
(0:12:49) The Big League Chew: Scott joins us in Illinois to talk about how we treat the ballplayers who opt out of the season.
(0:21:49) Buy Me Some Peanuts: The Corn Crib has some great grub!
(0:24:25) 7th Inning Stretch - Normal, IL: We had an amazing time in Normal. Beautiful scenery and a delicious meal and beer from Destihl. Shoutout to Randy Reinhardt and the CVB.
(0:28:45) On Deck: Paul Caputo joins us to talk MiLB logos and the state of baseball as a whole.
(0:53:28) Closing It Out
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose
Sometimes It Rains, Sometimes...
OPENING: The MLB season has shut down the affiliated Minor League Season. And while we knew it was coming, it still sucks.
(0:04:51) THIS JUST IN: MiLB Senior Communications Director Jeff Lantz joins the show to talk about how the canceling of the season was announced and how it will affect the sport in 2020, 2021 and beyond.
(0:21:12) SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Wesley Long of Houston Methodist checks back in with an update on COVID, the spike in Texas and the importance of masks and social distancing.
(0:38:50) THE MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster reflects on the impact the loss of the minor league season will have on the communities that support these teams.
(0:54:03) SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: I got some badass new looks from the Brazos Valley Bombers.
(0:58:38) FROM THE BLEACHERS: I took in my first Collegiate Summer League game ss the Brazos Valley Bombers welcomed the Round Rock Hairy Men. Welcome is the key word because the whole environment felt safe and very friendly.
(1:00:45) CLOSING IT OUT: We decided to run our own simulation of the what the 2020 MiLB season WOULD have been like. So congrats to the Peoria Chiefs (we confirm your dubs), the Corpus Christi Hooks, Round Rock Express and Greensboro Grasshoppers. You have one our version of your respective leagues.
Music by: Grace Uselman and Catrina Tulowiecki
https://linktr.ee/cover_grace
OPEN: I'm at Round Rock Media days!
(0:01:23) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the history of baseball in the Big Easy!
(0:04:31) GO GO ASTROS: Andy and I take a look at what the season MIGHT look like it, if in fact it might happen.
(0:19:32) WHO’S ON FIRST: Our team this episode is the RedHawks of Fargo-Moorhead. We’re joined by Chad Ekren as he talks RedHawks baseball in the pandemic.
(0:29:00) FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Round Rock Hairy-Men media days! Interviews.
(0:35:24) FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Round Rock Hairy-Men media days! Dell Diamond COVID precautions.
(0:36:42) FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Round Rock Hairy-Men media days! Finally, some baseball.
(0:37:17) FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Round Rock Hairy-Men media days! I get romantic about baseball.
(0:38:21) CLOSING IT OUT: Wear. A. Mask.
Packed episode:
Opening: Pride month is wrapping up. We take a look at the way Minor League baseball celebrates.
(0:10:42) On Deck: We're joined by AJ Hamilton of the US Women's National Baseball Team.
(0:24:35) This Just In: Filmmaker Sav Rodgers is here to talk a little baseball, Pride month and what he's working on.
(O:35:54) The Minor League Mind: Jess Knaster is here to talk how the MiLB is always working to bring communities together.
(O:47:25) Closing It Out: Wear. A. Mask.
The MLB is back and we're talking about it.
THE OPENING: I give my thoughts, which honestly, weren't great until I saw The Hitter Sports. I toast him.
(0:06:27) GO GO ASTROS/BIG LEAGUE CHEW/OPPO TALKO: That right. MEGA SEGMENT. We're like the Voltron of Baseball segments. Andy, Scott, Jess and I talk the MLB return.
(0:41:25) LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL: Andrew is back to talk McGwire, Sosa and the chase.
(0:56:15) CLOSING IT OUT
Baseball has been played!
Opening: Where the MLB has failed, other baseball leagues have not.
(0:06:04) Unboxed: We take a look at the new ‘looks’ of the Bismarck Larks' collegiate summer league pod. Great new gear from the Larks, the Bull Moose and the Flickertails.
(0:08:11) From The Bleachers: Baseball Jason went to Bismarck ND to see some baseball and we check in!
(0:17:05) Who’s On First: Tony Esnor of the Amarillo Sod Poodles talks their new foray into the Texas Collegiate League.
(0:30:17) On Deck: Jeremy Wolf, of More Than Baseball is here to talk his organization, how you can help Minor Leaguers, and playing with Tim Tebow.
(0:58:25) Closing It Out
We have a plan! Or do we!?
(0:02:06) Go Go Astros / The Big League Chew: We continue down the 'will they' 'won't they' approach of MLB negotiations.
(0:23:39) Oppo Talko: Our buddy Steve from the UK is here!
(0:36:57) Closing it Out: I apologize to all Yankee fans out there. From the bottom of my Crush City heart.
Baseball starts tonight (June 15) Check out the Bismarck Larks here and then come back!
Open: Look, the MLB is a baseball organization. It is not THE baseball organization and some of the others? You might just like them better.
(0:05:30) On Deck: Matt Durkin of the Normal Cornbelters is here to talk the new Kernel League.
(0:16:41) Lights, Camera Baseball: Andrew Nelson and I are here to talk the best collegiate summer league baseball movie, Summer Catch!
(0:27:22) From The Bleachers: Ryan Posner of the Sugar Land Skeeters is here to talk the 4 team league based in Sugar Land.
(0:35:05) Unboxed: Ya know how everyone is buying stuff more and more? I am. And I got something amazingly random.
(0:39:44) Who’s On First: The Round Rock Express are now the Round Rock Hairy Men. Andrew Felts is here to talk about.
(0:51:29) Closing It Out: Something is potentially rotten in the state of the Bronx. Or not. We'll never know. But whatever...can we just stop being smug hypocrites?
Web Series: https://youtu.be/lGqTOBUVALI
The MLB has been negotiating through the press and still no solution. Nothing but bad looks.
(0:03:00) Oppo Talk-O: Emmy Award winning filmmaking Randy Wilkins joins u to talk about his new project, Dear Spike, part of the Apple TV series “Dear…” We talk MLB and look that comes with their reaction to the murder of George Floyd.
(0:29:48) Go Go Astros/Big League Chew: Andy and Scott are back for another group therapy session.
(0:56:35) Closing It Out
We are keeping it fun this episode and we're packing it with goodies!
Video: https://buff.ly/2zeyV7R
OPEN: There is baseball coming y'all! Can't wait for the Northwoods teams in Bismark ND and the Kernel
I'm wearing some Vermont Lake Monsters gear and the segment is dedicated to Blaine and Isabella.
(0:05:12) This Just In There is a new proposal to play Major League Baseball. I can’t tell if it’s good enough.
(0:09:37) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: The Fort Worth Cats were the meow of the Texas League.
(0:12:32) Who’s On First: John Bollinger of the Bismarck Larks is giving us baseball! Learn more here!
(0:28:06) On Deck: Amy Johnson of the Corpus Christi Hooks is here and she's talking about uniting the community of the Texas Coastal Bend through all of this! Here's an example:
(0:42:59) Let’s Get Two Unboxed: Lakewood Blue Claws have one of the best brands going. And we got some! (read that like Jeanine from the Ghostbusters.
(0:43:56) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: Andrew and I look at the indie baseball flick, Sugar.
(0:52:57) Closing It Out: The MLB thinks they’re Ross. The Union thinks they’re Rachel. I think they are all a bunch of Joey’s. MLB should watch 50 Summers and learn what it means to love their baseball community.
Check out the Web Series version here with a cool extra segment: Let's Get Two Cribz
“For it’s 82...112...50 strikes, you’re out at the old ball game…” Is that not how the song goes?
(0:03:06) GO GO ASTROS/BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Another group therapy session with Scott and Andy as we discuss the ‘non discussions’ between the owners and players who both SAY they want baseball back.
(0:35:46) OPPO TALKO: We check in with Chicago Cubs mega fan Sean Patrick Leonard.
(0:48:23) CLOSING IT OUT: Yes, I talk some politics and I might make some people cloth their pearls when I discuss the role of the US military in our lives. But I also show you folks my office in a special edition of “Let’s Get Two Cribz”
You can watch the episode on youtube here.
OPENING: The country is in a time of assessing itself and that isn’t always easy. I talk about the state of policing from the perspective of a son of cop and military veteran. YES this is a baseball show. But if baseball is America's past time, shouldn't the promise and reality of America be open to everyone?
(0:14:31) THIS JUST IN: The Players have countered the owners. Will it be enough?
(0:17:17) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Before the Dodgers, the team of the Hollywood stars was...well... the Hollywood Stars.
(0:21:03) WHO’S ON FIRST: Our team of the week is the Buffalo Bisons. We talk to the voice of the Bisons, Pat Malacaro, to get the inside scoop on the Blue Jay’s AAA affiliate.
(0:31:58) FROM THE BLEACHERS: Ben Masse loves his Dodgers, so much so that he turned his back yard into a mini Dodger Stadium. And it’s awesome.
(0:45:36) ON DECK: Trey Ashby is the talented artist who creates replica stadiums out of paper.
(0:55:39) CLOSING IT OUT: I got an unbelievable gift from a bunch of young ballplayers in Ohio. Check it out.
We're HERE and on Youtube this week!
OPEN: MLB has us in boiling water and they are just slowly turning it up.
(0:05:09) Go Go Astros/The Big League Chew: A joint segment as Andy and Scott and I talk about the overarching status of where we are in relation to the MLB season and the damage done to the MiLB.
(0:32:05) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: Andrew Nelson and I talk bout 42 and I ask the question “What in the name of Han Solo was Harrison Ford doing?”
(0:37:13) Oppo Talko: Andrew hangs with us to give his take on the current situation with the MLB.
(0:42:42) This Just In: Michael from SaveMilb.org is here to talk ramifications of over a thousand minor leaguers losing their jobs this week.
(0:50:25) Closing It Out
A reflective Memorial Day episode dedicated to those who served and didn't come home.
Opening: I talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day, baseball and my career in the Army and the one time we built a baseball diamond in a mine field.
(0:15:14) This Just In: The good folks from Military Baseball are here to talk about their organization, their mission and open tryouts.
(0:23:46) On Deck - Eric Adair: Eric and I served together for a few years and have been brothers ever since. He talks about his 20 year career and baseball in war zones.
(0:31:33) Lights Camera, Play Ball - Andrew Nelson and I on The Catcher Was A Spy.
(0:37:46) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take a look at baseball during WW2 and one of the first de-segregated teams in baseball's modern era. Hint: not Brooklyn.
(0:46:24) Who’s On First: Nate Cloutier of the Vermont Lake Monsters talks all things
(0:54:36) Closing It Out: Shoutouts to some great teams taking care of their communities.
Omaha Storm Chasers
Leah High Valley Iron Pigs
Round Rock Express
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Rocky Mountain Vibes
Daytona Tortugas
MUSIC CREDITS
"Take Me Out To The Ballgame" performed by On Holiday
"The Devil's Defiance" by Ritchie Everett
"Take Me Out To The Ballgame" performed by Grace Uselman
Do we take the blue pill or the red pill?
(0:4:44) Go Go Astros: Did you know that the most important moment in Minute Maid Park was a meaningless Albert Pujols homer? According to the MLB it is. So Andy and I look at the MLBs decision to erase the Astros from history and provide some other moments that maybe would have fit better.
(0:31:37) The Big League Chew: Scott and I look at the 65 plus page play to reopen baseball. Sheesh. Tt's a lot.
(O:56:23) Oppo Talko: Andrew Nelson went to "Nopening Day" for the St. Paul Saints.
(1:00:21) Lights, Camera Play Ball: Brockmire is over and we're all a little worse for. Great show.
(1:03:34) Closing it Out
This week, we're going all in on Indie!
(0:02:29) This Just In:
(0:05:11) On Deck: Filmmaker Michael Charron stops by to talk about one of his favorite baseball movies The Battered Bastards of Baseball as well as his own work.
(0:16:17) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: Andrew Nelson and I break down The Battered Bastards of Baseball
(0:25:04) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take a deeper dive into the crazy history of the Portland Mavericks.
(0:31:39) Who’s On First?: The voice of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Andrew Bandstra, is on to talk all things about his Atlantic League squad.
(0:43:12) Closing It Out: The man behind the mic for the St. Paul Saints, Sean Michael Aronson, jumps on to help me close it out and its quite a ride. We even have a shoutout to our main man, Marshall Kelner.
We're talking the proposal on how to get the MLB season started.
OPENING: My take on the Owners v Players in all of this and where we, the fans fall in.
(0:16:55) Go Go Astros: Andy has some thoughts on the MLB proposal to play the season.
(0:35:11) The Big League Chew: Scott breaks down the now much shorter MLB draft
(0:49:08) Oppo Talko: Stu Clary discusses the status of the season, negotiations and how the As might be affected if there is no season.
(1:04:40) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: Andrew and I put a bow on Ken Burns.
(1:17:24) Closing It Out: I’m joined by the minds behind Home Sweet Ballpark and https://twitter.com/ballparkvibes. Meg and Pam are amazing!
The Home Sweet Ballpark shop offers the discount LetsGet2 to customers!
Fun, full episode!
OPENING: As the MLB continues to work through HOW to play ball this season, some of the Independent and Collegiate Summer Leagues continue to plan for the season to start, albeit a bit later than initially hopes.
(O:07:34) This Just In: Alex Cannata, former St. Michael's baseball star joins the show to talk life without baseball and his future in the sport.
(0:17:41) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take the time machine north of the border to look at baseball in London, Ontario and whether we should name a team after Carole Baskins.
(0:21:47) From The Bleachers: Jason Hallmark, baseball traveler, is here to talk baseball, the MiLB and the Dayton Dragons.
(0:36:55) Who’s On First: Macon Bacon’s Brandon Raphael joins the show to talk one of the best brands in Collegiate Summer League baseball.
(0:47:59) On Deck: Rachel Balkovec When Rachel Balkovec was hired by the NY Yankees, she became the first woman to serve as a full time hitting coach for a MLB organization. We talk about that, her climb up the ranks of the sport, the barriers broke and we even talk a little Longhorn softball, the incomparable pair of Cat Osterman and Megan Willis.
She is raising money for those in need during COVID. Find out how you can help here.
(1:09:36) Closing It Out: Lord Vader Tours empty ballparks and he loves it.
To look back on a decade....
OPENING: Ten years ago, Nathan, Shelly and I went to see a pitcher taking one more shot at immortality. A young fireballer who had to overcome a temper and an animal trafficking charge by the name of Rojo Johnson...
(0:06:52) THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Scott and I go round and round: CPBL v KBO.
(0:28:02) LIGHTS CAMERA PLAY BALL: Andrew Nelson and I get to the 9th inning of Ken Burns’ Baseball.
(0:34:15) OPPO TALKO: We’re visited with Benjamin, one of the good folks behind the always awesome Hat Club.
(0:41:45) GO GO ASTROS: It’s (Go Go) Astros after dark.
(1:00:45) CLOSING IT OUT
Baseball stadiums might be empty, but this episode is packed!
(0:03:38) This Just In: News from the MiLB including a story about a Senator who saved some MiLB teams that apparently...weren't in danger...?
(0:06:07) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: It's Cinco de Mayo and we're celebrating the rich history of baseball in Mexico
(0:09:38) Who’s On First: Matthew Bari of the Midland Rockhounds is here to talk about life with the Rona and the importance of the Rockhounds in West Texas.
(0:21:40) From the Bleachers: We checked out some offense in Taiwan
(0:22:42) On Deck: Baseball Prospectus is running an incredible multi media project called "Too Far From Town". We speak to Roger Cormier, Sarah Ingber and Davy Andrews about the project.
(0:44:35) Lights Camera Play Ball: Andrew Nelson and I continue to explore the world of Ken Burns' Baseball.
(0:51:25) Closing It Out: A little this, a little that and, I ask the question, "If we yell like maniacs on Twitter, doesn't anyone really listen?"
Full episode this week!
OPEN: The Lancaster Jethawks have a plan on how you can #SaveOurJethawks . Help here.
(0:03:04) Big League Chew: Scott and I talk ANOTHER MLB season plan.
(0:20:56) Lights Camera Baseball: Filmmaker Christopher Watkins is here to talk his baseball film, *Hats.
(*0:40:29)Oppo Talko: Brian Wilson is here to talk ballpark trips and baseball.
(1:03:49) Go Go Astros: Andy and I celebrate the Astros who's presence was felt on the field, not just by their girth, but by their emotional impact.
(1:19:36) Closing It Out: Our good friend Jess Knaster is here to talk the Jethawks and contraction.
We're going...well...everywhere this episode as we talk a lil' baseball.
OPENING: To give us a view at all of the uncertainty for the MiLB and their efforts to support community, we turn to one of our favorite people in the sport, Martie Cordaro, President of the Omaha Storm Chasers.
(0:13:26) This Just In: Breaking news regarding the Texas League All Star Game and the status of the Cape Cod League Season.
(0:15:20) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take a look at the Osaka Kintetsu Buffalos of the Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball.
(0:20:43) Who's On First - Team of the Week: We're joined by the Reno Aces Communications Manager, Jake Trybulski to talk about the 2020 season and jerseys that become masks.
(0:33:36) From the Bleachers - Game of the Week: yes. We have GAMES! We're joined by the voice behind the English broadcasts of the Chinese Professional Baseball League, Richard Wang who does the call for the Eleven Sports Network.
(0:45:35) On Deck: Astros prospect Peyton Plumlee checks in on being a Valley Cat last year and prepping for 2020 amidst the 'Rona.
(0:56:02) Lights, Camera Baseball: Andrew Nelson and I continue to work through Ken Burn's Baseball.
(1:04:18) CLOSING IT OUT
We get a little controversial with today's ep. Well, not really:
(0:03:43) Big League Chew: Scott is here to help us recount our favorite ball players from the 80s...some he remembers more than I do.
(0:22:16) Lights Camera Baseball: Andrew is here to talk more Ken Burns' Baseball
(0:32:34) Oppo Talko: Our good friends from B4 The Pitch are here to talk a myriad of baseball topics (recorded before the Red Sox 'punishment')
(0:52:24) Go Go Astros: Andy and I close the show out on a topic that we've been working on for a bit. "Does Major League Baseball have a longterm problem by not taking a 'league' approach to how they do business?"
New Let's Get Two!
OPENING: We talk baseball in Taiwan, thanks to the folks at Eleven Sports Taiwan. Check them out and listen.
0:03:56 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We travel back in time to watch some baseball in Muskogee.
0:07:09 WHO'S ON FIRST: Sugar Land Skeeters GM Tyler Stamm joins the show to talk about the state of things with the Atlantic League's Texas team. They are helping to raise PPE for the Sugar Land. Listen for details.
0:21:01 ON DECK: We're joined by the incomparable Mike Capps. He talks being the voice of the Round Rock Express, his time covering the Gulf War and his love for the game of baseball.
0:58:06 CLOSING IT OUT
Let's Get Two is baaaaaaack!
OPENING: A little more on how we behave on the twitters...or how we should.
(0:03:26) GO GO ASTROS: Andy and I take a tongue in cheek look at the moments that made us drink. And the rule? it has to be something that happened while we were of drinking age.
(0:32:39) BIG LEAGUE CHEW: The audience demanded it, so Scott and I stay in the 90s and add to our 'best players of that decade' list.
(0:57:34) LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL: Andrew Nelson and I keep hanging with Mr Ken Burns!
(1:06:40) OPPO TALKO: Trevor Lee Rodgers is hear to talk Red Sox!
(1:23:35) CLOSING IT OUT: We're joined by our buddy Stevie, Astros from the UK to talk about the situation there and when we'll get some baseball!
A packed episode!
Opening: Minor League Baseball celebrated their "At Home Opener" last week with classic games, fun videos and increased online access and interaction. It kicked off with the National Anthem featuring both a nice montage from the MiLB and some teams' greatest hits.
They scheduled the day out and set a time for the 7th Inning Stretch and encouraged people to send in videos singing the song. Some of the cool things we saw:
The Nashville Sounds put their Country Legends rase online: Johnny Cash took the first one. The Charleston River Dogs had their hat shuffle in video form. The Altoona Curve did a virtual t shirt throw while the Corpus Christ Hooks had a 'group' grilling party.
0:05:04 Raiders of the Lost Diamond: Dallas Eagles: We talk about the former Texas League team in Dallas and the breaking of the Texas League color barrier.
0:07:26 Who's On First: San Antonio Missions: We're joined by San Antonio Missions Director of Public Relations Mark Meyers.
0:20:10 Lights Camera Play Ball: The Open Road: I discovered a film in which Justin Timberlake plays a member of the Corpus Christ hooks! Check out The Open Road from director Michael Meredith.
0:24:03: On Deck: We visit with the folks from Advocates for Minor Leaguers who talk about the issues facing MiLB players in today's game.
0:52:37 This Just In: Michael Joins us from saveMiLB.org to discuss the MiLB contraction story and the new piece in Ballpark Digest by Kevin Reichard. Read it here.
1:05:04 Closing It Out: John Krasinski's Some Good News captured me from the beginning. This episode drove the allergy count through the roof. Give it a listen and check out the ep.
Our 61st episode!
OPENING:In the open and the closing, I talk twitter and fandom and how I think we should all be better, even be. Shoutout to a must follow, The Hitter Sports
0:15:56 On Deck:We're joined by lifelong Astros fan Tony Adams. He's famously tracked the 'bangs' in 2017 to try and get some real answers on the Astros sign stealing scandal. Visit his website here.
0:42:45 Lights Camera Baseball:It's our 61st episode, so we look at the amazing film, 61* directed by Billy Crystla
Closing 0:47:50:In the open and the closing, I talk twitter and fandom and how I think we should all be better, even be. Shoutout to a must follow, The Hitter Sports
We're still going strong! In the open, I talk about the Arizona plan for MLB.
Shoutout to Ashley Buzzy McHugh, one of the best follows on twitter.
8:57 - Oppo Talko: Filmmaker and TV producer is here to talk about the "Arizona Plan" for the MLB.
26:15 - Go Go Astros: Andy and I discuss the team we would put together to survive the Zombie apocalypse. Hint, Evan Gattis, Myles Straw, Bill Spiers and Jose Cruz made some of our lists.
47:35 - Big League Chew: We continue to count down to opening day (?) with our favorite players of the 1990s.
1:14:28 - Lights, Camera Baseball: Andrew Nelson and I continue to talk Ken Burn's Baseball.
1:26:58 - Closing It Out: George Martin and I talk Covid 19 and the Arizona plan.
The affiliated Minor League Baseball season was supposed to start this week, but alas, it did not. But we're here to celebrate those teams all week that have been there for us in good times and bad!
OPENING: The MLB seems to be taking advantage of the Corona Pandemic to move forward with eliminating some of the MiLB teams on Manfred's hit list. I talk about it.
Keith Law has a great article in The Athletic about it. Check it out. Great read.
Shoutouts to the Corpus Christi Hooks and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
0:12:29 Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take a look at the history of professional baseball in the Texas capital, notably, the Austin Senators.
0:18:03 Who’s On First: Round Rock Express communications manager Andrew Felts joins the show.
0:31:44 On Deck: We visit with one of the nicest guys in sports, Erik the Peanut Guy of the Tri City Dust Devils.
0:49:07 Lights Camera Baseball: Major League: Back to the Minors is a better film than Major League 2. I said it.
0:51:30 This Just In: Scott joins me to talk the new plan for baseball in...Arizona?
1:06:38 Closing it Out: We talk about how we can support the MiLB at this time.
Shout outs to some of our favorite baseball pods: The Sod Pod, Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere, Friars on the Farm, B4 The Pitch.
The Lexington Legends want you to #ShareYourStache and we give props to the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
We said we're gonna get weird with some of the episodes of the show and this...is...well....weird. And so much fun.
0:03:05 GO GO ASTROS: Andy Tomczeszyn is here to build an Astros themed Italian meal and you don't want to miss it.
0:18:29: Film producer Grace Hathaway joins the show to rank the top ten rear ends in the MLB.
0:32:07 Oppo Talko: Stu Clary is on the show to let us know how he's surviving the Covid inspired void and how the end of the season affected some of his players.
0:43:48 Big League Chew: Scott McEntire and I continue our countdown to the new season with our ten favorite players from 2000s.
1:06:00 Lights Camera Baseball: Andrew Nelson and I discuss Episode 2 of Ken Burn's Baseball.
Baseball seems far away, but we've got a great episode to keep you focused.
Open: Even with the suspension of the start of the season now official, some teams are working to keep everyone feeling positive and looking ahead.
Some we mention: Bowling Green Hot Rods, Erie Sea Wolves, Missoula Paddleheads, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Amarillo Sod Poodles, Hillsboro Hops, Hartford Yard Goats, Visalia Rawhide
5:37 Raiders of the Lost Diamond: The Chicago Whales
8:26 Who’s On First: The Corpus Christi Hooks Director of Marking JD Davis is back on the show.
23:55 On Deck: Kelsie Heneghan, the Social media and features for MiLB.com joins the show as our interview of the week.
33:37 This Just In: Ben Hill writer for MiLB.com stops by for a big announcement for our Let's Get Two person of the year award.
47:14 Tearing the Cover Off: Our first edition of our new baseball bookclub. Andrew Nelson presents Chief Bender's Burden by Tom Swift. I present Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball by George Will.
53:18 Closing it Out: We're joined by St. Leo softball player Deanna Falciglia. And Jess and I announce a new edition to our family. Our new granddaughter, Kennedy.
It's a special episode of Let's Get Two.
In the backdrop of world wide pandemic, it seems like the MLB is taking its first steps of closing down some of the MiLB teams in the name of health due to Covid 19. To us, it seems in bad taste at best using a tragedy to potentially further your own financial gain.
We're talking about it here. We have two new interviews as well as three interviews we did earlier on our show. We wanted to create one spot for folks to learn about the issue.
0:10:39 - Save MILB.org
0:54:14 - This Just In: Tom Reisenweber
01:05:35 - Andy Berke - Mayor, Chattanooga, TN (Original date: 2/11/20)
1:18:40: Binghamton Rumble Ponies owner John Hughes (Original date: 12/13/19)
1:34:04: Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D, MA) (Original date: 12/13/19)
1:39:56: Closing it Out
We were supposed. to have opening day, but it didn't happen. But we're looking at the bright side of life.
Open: We talk about the good being done by so many Minor League Teams to help people get through the pandemic, including the Corpus Christy Hooks and Peoria Chiefs.
0:07:05 - Go Go Astros: Andy is here to help us talk Astros mullets.
0:27:14 - Oppo Talk-O: Friars on the Farm is here to talk life with no baseball.
0:44:04 - Oppo Talk-O: The ladies behind Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere are here.
0:54:57 - Big League Chew: Scott and I countdown our favorite players from the 2010s.
01:18:20 - Lights Camera Baseball: "Jourdan Rides the Bus"
1:019:52 - This Just In: RIP Toy Cannon
1:21:02: Closing It Out: With guest Carter Long
We're covering our bases this week:
OPEN: Shoutouts to some of the great minor league teams who have been helping their communities. Shoutouts to the Macon Bacon and the Savannah Bananas for their excellent connect four game.
5:59 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND : Michael from saveMiLB.org joins us to talk about times baseball has been shut down in the past due to other National Emergencies.
26:02: TEAM OF THE WEEK: Akron Rubber Ducks play by play voice Marco LaNave joins us to talk about the Ducks upcoming 2020 season.
38:11: INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: St. Louis Cardinals RHP prospect Anthony Shew talks his career, his movement through the Cardinal's organization. (Memphis Redbirds, Peoria Chiefs, Springfield Cardinals State College Spikes) Andrew on Insta
He also works with Adopt A Minor Leaguer. Find them here.
57:40: THIS JUST IN: We visit with Emma Tiedemann and her new role as the voice of the Portland Sea Dogs.
1:03:26: CLOSING IT OUT: A look at Friday's episode.
Baseball is on hiatus, but we are NOT. Busy episode!
OPENING: Some of the MiLB and Indie Teams, like the Missoula Paddleheads, are doing great work taking care of their fans. Find them on Twitter, get involved and remember to support them when baseball is back. 0:2:56 BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Scott and I talk through some of our favorite actors to appear in baseball movies. Some of our favs might surprise you.
0:23:10 GO GO ASTROS: Andy gives us his All-Stros All-Stache Team. Some of the candidates include: Randy Johnson, Doug Jones, Danny Darwin, Phil Garner, Kevin Bass and...Alex Bregman???
0:38:32 OPPO TALKO: Gary C Warren is bummed because there is no Cardinals baseball!
0:51:02 OPPO TALKO: Meet some of the best guys in the Baseball Twitter-Verse. B4 The Pitch. They're the best. Follow them on Twitch.
1:10:10 LIGHTS, CAMERA, BASEBALL: New Segment! Andrew Nelson jumps on to review Episode 1 of Ken Burn's Baseball.1:27:33 THIS JUST IN: Tom Reisenweber, Erie Times-News, pops in to talk about how the corona virus has impacted athletes at all levels.
1:37:34 CLOSING IT OUT: There is a guy named Chad. Jim wants him to meet his friend Bruce.
Let's Get Two is back and yes, we're not going anywhere!
OPEN: Plans for the show are laid out! And a cameo from my new Buck O Neil Bobblehead!
4:17 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND : Baseball in Dublin AND in Ireland.
6:53: TEAM OF THE WEEK: Kannopolis Cannon Ballers broadcaster Trevor Wilt joins us to talk about the rebrand.
17:11 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co founder Phil Sklar talks all things that bobble!
35:34: THIS JUST IN: Jeff Lantz, Senior Director, Communications for MiLB talks about the delay to the season due to Covid 19.
48:52: CLOSING IT OUT: I got an AMAZING birthday gift from my AMAZING wife and I've included it here.
Packed Episode of Let's Get Two.
OPEN: We're joined by Dr. Wesley Long, the Medical Director of Diagnostic Micro-Biology and Medical-Director of Pathology Informatics at Houston Methodist Hospital and the Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory medicine at Cornell University. He joins us to give us a medical perspective on the virus and the cancellation of the sporting events.
BIG LEAGUE CHEW: "No Pepper" Scott McEntire is here to talk about the potential impact on the sport and we guess when we might get to see some baseball.
GO GO ASTROS: Andy Tomczeszyn is here to talk about how its impacting the Astros and we talk a little Astros spring training.
OPPO TALK-O: Sean Patrick Leonard is talking Cubbies and Cam Dougharty is here to talk Dodgers Spring Training.
CLOSING IT OUT: It's not funny.
Our 50th episode if full of firsts!!!!!
OPENING:
In our opening, James talks about the legacy of baseball on the radio following Dominic Cotroneo's 1st Astros call (that I've heard) of the Spring.
A humble shoutout to Emma Tiedemann, Maura Sheridan, Melanie Newmann and the Lexington Legends.
ON DECK: The Interview of the WeekWe speak to former St. Michaels Catholic Academy, Lakeshore Chinooks, West Virginia Power and current Seattle Mariners prospect Brendan McGuigan. RAIDER OF THE LOST DIAMOND: MiLB in Hawaii!
WHO'S ON FIRST: The Team of the WeekWe visit with Inland Empire 66ers voice Steven Wendt.
THIS JUST IN: There is a virus and someone is taking all the toilet paper.
CHAPTERS
Raiders of the Lost Diamond: 9:41
Who;'s On First: 16:20
On Deck: 28:28
This Just In: 45:26
Closing it Out: 48:12
So much going on.
In the open, Carlo Rodriguez, frequent contributor on my other podcast Movie Bark stops in to talk the best baseball TV show ever: Brockmire
Andy Tomczeszyn and I finally talk Astros baseball and stuff in GO GO ASTROS.
Scott McEntire predicts the future in BIG LEAGUE CHEW.
On OPPO-TALKO:
Nick Verban talks Yelich and the rest of the Brew Crew.
Gary C. Warren takes a break from making stuff to talk his beloved Cardinals.
George talks AstrosUK and MLBUK. Listen to more MLB UK goings on here.
And in the closing, I have a long rant on the sucky national baseball media.
CHAPTERS
Go Go Astros: 15:28
The Big League Chew: 33:46
Nick Verban on the Brew Crew 48:20
Gary’s Red Birds 57:00
HTown in the UK: 1:14:23
Jim Closes It Out on the sucky baseball media: 1:31:30
Amazing guests as we get closer to the first pitch of the 2020 season.
Here's the lineup:
OPENING:Jim talks about fandom and how serve as the gatekeepers to help bring in - or keep out - new baseball fans. A riff on B4ThePitch's take on the subject.
WHO'S ON FIRST:We talk with the Omaha Storm Chaser's GM Laurie Schlender
RAIDER OF THE LOST DIAMOND: San Francisco Seals
THIS JUST IN:We talk to new Lynchburg Hillcats broadcaster Maura Sheridan
ON DECK:MiLB Director of Communications Jeff Lantz
"Take Me Out To The Ballgame" performed by On Holiday
Chapters
8:35 Who’s On First? Omaha Storm Chasers
16:44 Raider of the Lost Diamond
20:05 This Just in: Maura Sheridan
32:17: On Deck with Jeff Lantz
47:11: Closing It Out
Another week of the 2020 Spring Training under our belt.
1:05 - Big League Chew with Scott McEntire
14:38 - Dylan on the Yankees
24:04 Ivan on the Rangers
35:38 - Andrew on the Twins
44:36 - Alex on the Dodgers
54:56: Andy Shaeffer - Tipi Talk
1:04:54 Andy Tomczeszyn - Go Go Astros
1:27:06: Josh - ApolloHou
Link to ApolloHou
1:33:48 - Closing it Out
Packed episode!
50 SUMMERS creators Dan Napoli and Max Riffner stop by to talk about their multi award winning documentary about the Omaha Storm Chasers. It's launches on 2/25! Find how how to see it here.
We're visited by the Down East Wood Ducks' own Alexandra Kay to talk about their upcoming season.
The Raiders of the Lost Diamond segment peels back the mystery of the Texas Colored League.
Michael joins us on how you can 'Adopt A MiLB Player"
Tom Reisenweber from the Erie Times-News updates us on MiLB Contraction.
In the closing, James Christopher talks about the need for the media to be responsible for how the report a story.
Check it out and follow all of our guests.
Opening/Adopt A MiLB Player
Team of the Week: Down East Wood Ducks - 8:40
Raiders of the Lost Diamond - 20:42
Interview of the Week: Dan Napoli and Max Riffner on 50 Summers. - 22:48
This Just In: Tom Reisenweber - 50:52
Closing it Out: On Media. - 1:00:12
Packed, full episode of Let's Get Two.
First look at Spring Training from around the league.
And, in three segments, I put the sign stealing saga to bed (at least in relation to this show)
Intro: Final Word on Astros Part 1
10:20 - Big League Chew: Scott and I talk the proposed playoff expansion.
26:15 - Go Go Astros: Andy Tomczeszyn Final Word on Astros Part 2
56:05 - Stu Clary on Oakland
1:03:30 - Minor League Rando on the Braves
1:12:00 - Jack on the Stros
1:20:07 - Cam on the Dodgers
1:39:15 - Closing it Out, Scott McEntire interviews me, as a neutral observer on the whole thing with my local nine. Final Word on Astros Part 3
Packed episode of Let's Get Two.
OPENING:James Christopher talks a little Field of Dreams and Terminator 2. RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND:
Homestead Grays
WHO'S ON FIRST: The Team of the WeekFort Myers Mighty Mussels play by play voice Marshall Kelner
ON DECK: Interview of the Week
Astros beat reporter Jake Kaplan
Shoutout to Lindsey Adler (32:40)
THIS JUST IN: News of the Week
The MiLB gets a payraise and we hear from Jess Knaster in an update.
CLOSING IT OUTYou need to checkout Brockmire if you haven't already!
Shoutout to Meagan and Home Sweet Ballpark:
https://www.homesweetballpark.com/
Discount Code: LetsGetTwo
Katy Grebing’s Boston Marathon GoFund Me
And a bit of humanity from a guy named Alex.
OPENING
RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND - 6:57
WHO'S ON FIRST - 12:20
ON DECK. - 26:00
THIS JUST IN: 39:35
CLOSING IT OUT - 50:12
We're back for Season 2!
James Christopher opens it up answering the questions 'why?' with regarding having a baseball podcast.
Honored to kick off the season with a visit from the curator of the Negro League Museum, Raymond Doswell.
We talk to Chattanooga (home of the Lookouts) Mayor Andy Berke about the possible contraction of the MiLB and the Mayoral Task Force to stop it.
Our team of the week is the State College Spikes! GM Scott Walker and broadcaster Joe Putnam join the show.
Scott McEntire is back with THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW to talk Pete Rose and Hall of Fame.
Andy Tomczeszyn talks the new Astros GM and Manager on GO GO ASTROS.
And I close it out with my new monologue on why Twitter is a cess pool.
CHAPTERS
Who's On First? The State College Spikes: 14:50
On Deck: Raymond Doswell, Curator, Negro Leagues Museum: 29:33
This Just In: Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke: 48:16
Big League Chew 1:01:12
Go Go Astros 1:14:49
Closing it out 1:35:23
The Let's Get Two team discusses the sign stealing scandal in Major League Baseball.
James Christopher's Thoughts:
Andy Tomczeszyn's Perspective: 0:13:30
Ivan Klousia's Take: 0:41:07
Scott McEntire's Angle: 0:51:50
Our first season of Let's Get Two comes to a close.
Honored to have Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) to come on and talk about the MLB plan to contract the affiliated Minor Leagues.
Binghamton Rumble Poniesowner John Hughes joins the show to talk about the contraction plan and the effect it will have on the Binghamton community.
Jessica and James had the opportunity to get to the winter meetings. We've got it covered.
We have a great interview with S. Preston Designs. Find his work here.
We had James' "he went to Jared moment" with an interview with Craig Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus.
Deanna Falciglia joined us to talk about her volunteer experience.
Jess Knaster is looking for a new position in the MiLB and he spoke to us about that process.
Matt Bari of the Midland Rockhounds is back to talk about the meetings from an MiLB front office perspective.
Andy Tomczeszyn is here for the final Go Go Astros segment of the season.
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CHAPTERS
0:12:11 Congresswoman Lori Trahan
0:18:01 John Hughes
0:33:15 Winter Meetings intro
0:36:42 S. Preston Designs
0:41:35 Craig Goldstein
0:48:12 Deanna Falciglia
0:50:04 Jess Knaster
1:01:18 Matthew Bari1:11:39: Go Go Astros
1:33:27 Closing
We've gathered fans from all over the country to predict/hope and have faith that Santa will deliver more than coal...unless it's Gerrit Cole.
Hey! We can't do any worse than the other click bait around this time of year.
We're also joined by Sugar Land Skeeters voice Ryan Posner to talk about his first year calling play by play!
Cameron Dougharty (Dodgers) (0:01:43)
Dylan Pacelli (Yankees) (0:18:29)
Andrew Nelson (Twins) (0:25:25)
Matt Dudley (Mariners) (0:36:42)
Scott McEntire (Cardinals) (0:48:15)
Stu Clary (Athletics) (1:09:16)
Andy Tomczeszyn (Astros) (1:21:28)
Larry the GM (Astros) (1:42:15)
Jake Hungerford (Astros) (2:00:19
Ryan Posner (Sugarland Skeeters) (2:07:10)
Thank you to Grace Usleman for the tunes!
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Happy Early Thanksgiving!
We've got a super packed show. We felt like, with so many people on the road for the holiday, we thought we'd provide some drive time fun talking with baseball fans and why they love the game. Before we go full Christmas music, of course.
Before we dive in for that, we're joined by Tom Reisenweber, sports writer for the Erie Times News joins us to talk about the news that the MLB is planning to contract the MiLB. The story is heating up now that there is a list of teams. We're excited he could join us. The list of possible contracted teams are at the bottom of this page. (Opening Chapter)
We're also joined by Don Orris to talk about his long love of the game and the great Roberto Clemente (including a few big moments he was there for.) Don't miss it!
(TC: 15:25)
We also want to thank the following for joining our 'Thankful for Baseball" section. Taking time out of their day to hop and talk some hard ball.
Andrew Nelson shares some stories of growing up with the Twins, the world series and seeing Kirby Puckett : (TC: 40:25)
Trevor Lee Rodgers is a Red Sox fan in Oklahoma. How'd that happen? PAIN: (TC: 50:31)
Jonathan Thomas Martin is loud and proud and a great fan of the Astros. The filmmaker and founder of Filmquest sits down to talk his favorite Astros moments (TC: 1:05:31)
Stevie Go Stros is fighting the good fight for Astros fans everywhere...all the way from London. Great chat. (TC: 1:21:40)
Gary C Warren, TV producer from LA talks his love for the St. Louis Cardinals. And yes. We talk Star Wars too: (TC: 1:32:18)
Meagan Flynn-Mesmer is an incredible actress, filmmaker, producer and a devoted baseball fan and baseball mom. We talk the game and the incredibly cool World Series picture she took for me in 2015. (TC: 1:41:02)
Andy Tomczeszyn is back to talk some Stros! And why its silly to predict trades in the off-season. (TC: 1:49:30)
Ken Robertson, our FAN OF THE YEAR, joins us to talk his baseball year and the contraction of the MiLB (TC: 1:58:43)
These are the teams currently listed for contraction. Contact your reps.
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Daytona Tortugas | Elizabethtown Twins | Erie Seawolves
Florida Fire Frogs | Frederick Keys | Grand Junction Rockies
Great Falls Voyagers | Greenville Reds | Hagerstown Suns
Idaho Falls Chukars | Jackson Generals | Johnson City Cardinals
Kingsport Mets | Lancaster Jethawks | Lexington Legends
Lowell Spinners | Mahoning Valley Scrappers | Missoula Paddleheads
Ogden Raptors | Orem Owlz | Princeton Rays
Quad Cities River Bandits | Rocky Mountain Vibes |
Salem-Keiser Volcanoes
State College Spikes | Staten Island Yankees | Tri-City Dust Devils
Vermont Lake Monsters | West Virgina Power |
Williamsport Cross Cutters
Talk about a packed show!
We're honored to be joined by Jeff Lantz, the Senior Communications Director for Minor League Baseball.
Tyler Stamm, GM of the Sugar Land Skeeters pops in to wrap up the 2019 season, look ahead to 2020 and talk a little Christmas at Constellation field.
Bobby Dynamite, the "Astros Train Guy" is on to wrap up the 2019 season!
Scott McEntire is here for our BIG LEAGUE CHEW segment as we take a look at the MLB awards.
Andy Tomczeszyn is on to talk about the MLB awards from the Astros perspective.
And we have some special shoutouts to the Missoula PaddleHeads and the Wichita Wind Surge.
Jeff Lantz: Opening Segment
Big League Chew: 22:55
Go Go Astros: 37:20
Bobby Dynamite: 1:00:03
Tyler Stamm: 1:13:21
Closing It Out: 1:25:56
The Nationals won and we're talking about it!
Matthew Bari from the Midland Rockhounds is with us!
Andy Tomczeszyn and Jim put a bow on the SUCCESSFUL Astros season. (17:17)
Scott McEntire breaks down why thinks the World Series ratings were down. (36:32)
We break down World Series games 3,4,5 and look ahead to Game 6.
Matt Bari of the Midland Rockhounds joins us. (open)
Andy Tomczeszyn talks Astros (17:15)
Scott McEntire helps me wrap it up. (32:48)
We're visited by Andrew Felts of the Round Rock Express.
We talk about the Nationals going up 2-0 on the Astros.
Scott and I talk about the proposal for MLB to cut several MiLB teams.
open: Matt Bari from the Midland Rockhounds
9:07 Andy Tomczeszyn
26:00 Andrew Felts: Round Rock Express
41:11 Scott McEntire
We're joined by Emma Tiedemann, the voice of the South Atlantic League champion Lexington Legends!
World Series Preview! Astros and Nationals. From the Crawford Boxes, to the Big Apple, we've got it covered.
And in the closing, I talk about how we should 'fan.'
5:59 Go Go Astros - Andy Tomczeszyn
32:42 Taylor Bentley
43:10 Matthew Bari
50:53 Dylan Pacelli
1:00:52 Emma Tiedemann- Lexington Legends
1:15:25 Closing It Out: On Fandom
Excited to be visited by the Eastern League Champion Trenton Thunder (Jon Mozes)
JD Davis from the Corpus Christi Hooks, our Double A team of the year, pops on to talk about the 2019 season...including a Hooks logo shaped corn maze?
We have LCS matchups! Some of our team jumps onto the show to talk Cardinals/Nationals and Astros/Yankees.
0:00:18 Open
0:04:32 CC Hooks
0:21:15 Go Go Astros: Andy Tomczeszyn
0:39:22 Go Go Astros: Larry the GM
0:53:00 Big League Chew: Scott McEntire
1:16:21 Big League Chew: Alex Cannata
1:22:34 Trenton Thunder
1:40:14: Closing it out
Episode #23 as the calendar turns to October!
James starts the show out reflecting on the loss of summer and looking forward to fall.
Nathan Bybee, actors Darien Sills-Evans and James took in two gams in Anaheim.
Andy Tomczeszyn breaks down the Astros and the season that was and Scott McEntire is till tasting champagne over the Cardinals win.
We're joined by the voice of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, Cory Nidoh to discuss their Carolina League Win.
0:00:21 Opening: James Christopher on the end of the season.
0:11:27 From the Bleachers (James Christopher, Nathan Bybee, Darien Sills-Evans)
0:38:54. Big League Chew
0:25:39 Go Go Astros
0:57:19 On Deck: Cory Nidoh
1:14:43 Closing It Out
As the MiLB Championships are decided, we break down some of the games!
Congrats to the following teams:
PCL/AAA Champs: Sacramento River Cats
International League: Columbus Clippers
Eastern League: Trenton Thunder
Southern League: Jackson Generals
Texas League: Amarillo Sod Poodles
California League: Viaslia Raw Hide
Carolina League: Wilmington Blue Rocks
Midwest League: South Bend Cubs
South Atlantic League: Lexington Legends
NY Penn League: Brooklyn Cyclones
NW League: Hillsboro Hops
Frontier League: River City Rascals
We visit with Benjamin Hill, our Let's Get Two person of the year!
We learn a little about the Vintage Baseball Association from Andrew Nelson
We're joined by Michael Knowles from The Sod Pod to talk all things Sod Poodles Season 1.
And of course, Astros and MLB talk.
0:00:30 Opening
0:05:56 Andrew Nelson - Vintage Baseball Association
0:17:15. The Sod Pod
0:29:58 Go Go Astros
0:51:07 Big League
1:00:56 Benjamin Hill
1:15:00 Closing
We're excited to announce our inaugural Let's Get Two awards!
Congrats to the following persons and clubs!
MiLB Person of the Year: Benjamin Hill
Voice of the Year: Melanie Newman
Mascot of the Year : Slugger the Sea Dog
Best Triple A Club: Tacoma Rainiers
Best Double A Club: Corpus Christi Hooks
Best Single A Advanced Club: Fort Myers Miracle
Best Single A Club: Quad Cities River Bandits
Best Single A Short Season Club: Hillsboro Hops
Best Independent: Sugar Land Skeeters
Fan of the Year: Ken Robertson
Andy Tomczeszyn joins us to talk Stros and Gary C Warren's got his eye on the majors!
In the closing, Jim tries to answer the question 'do we need Minor League Baseball?'
0:00:00 . Opening: Award Announcements
0:08:35 Go Go Astros
0:36:56 - Big League Chew
0:50:37 Melanie Newman
1:06:08 Marshall Kelner
1:17:10 Closing
Episode 29 has us visiting with Brampton's Own director Michael Doneger!
Trailer.
Jim breaks down some of the tight playoff races in the MiLB and in the closing, gives a suggestion for Player's Weekend.
Andy Tomczeszyn talks about the Astros and thier wonderful twitter fans.
CHAPTERS
Go Go Astros: 3:51
Brampton's Own: 28:28
Closing: 50:59
We're visiting with the GM of the Hartford Yard Goats and we hung out in the booth with the Sugar Land Skeeters!
ON DECK: INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKHartford Yard GoatsGM Mike Abramson talks about the amazing season they had at Dunkin Donuts Park
GO GO ASTROSAndy Tomczeszyn joins us to look at the 'Stros as they do their best MASH impression. And I try to sing.
PROMOS
We look at the ways some of our AAA teams are getting fans to the park as the season draws to a close.
FROM THE BLEACHERS
I go from the booth with the Sugar Land Skeeters.
CHAPTERS
0:06:13 - FROM THE BLEACHERS
0:30:34 - PROMOS
0:33:52 - GO GO ASTROS
0:57:13 - HARTFORD YARD GOATS
1:13:47 - CLOSING IT OUT
Episode 27! We're joined by filmmaker Dan Napoli to talk his new documentary 50 Summers featuring the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Andy Tomczeszyn joins us for Astros talk and we speak to Astros fan from across the pond James de Bolle.
CHAPTERS
Go Go Astros: 8:12
James de Bolle: 31:39
Dan Napoli: 37:25
Closing: 1:07:01
We take a second to reflect on the losses in El Paso and Dayton.
Jim's wife Jessica, daughter Jourdan and grandson Braxton took in games at the Round Rock Express and the Houston Astros for Hall of Fame Weekend.
ON DECK: INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK
We visit with Omaha Storm Chasers GM Martie Cordaro about the Storm Chasers about the KC Royals' AAA club.
FROM THE BLEACHERSKen Robertson, the Baseball Traveler is BACK!
GO GO ASTROSThere are some new arms in town.
THE BIG LEAGUE CHEWOakland fan and baseball coach Stu Clary is back to reevaluate his preseason pics.
PROMOTION OF THE WEEKWe take a tour of the Texas league!
CLOSING IT OUTJim has seen the Player's Weekend uniforms. He doesn't love them.
He ranks his favorite brands in the Texas League. They include:
Amarillo Sod Poodles
Arkansas Travelers
Corpus Christi Hooks
Frisco Rough Riders
Midland Rockhounds
NW Arkansas Naturals
Springfield Cardinals
Tulsa Drillers
CHAPTERS
BLEACHERS: 14:17
PROMOS: 16:29
GO GO ASTROS: 23:08
ON DECK: 41:10
CLOSING IT OUT: 54:48
We spent Christmas in July at the Gateway Grizzlies, but when we went to the St. Louis Cardinals game, Jacob Colbert was a bit of a grinch! Great and packed episode as we hit 3 games in 3 states in 4 days, including the Frisco RoughRiders.
In the opening, TV producer and St. Louis Cardinals mega fan Gary C Warren interviews me about my Cardinals Nation experience.
ON DECK: INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK
We chat with the Grizzlies Director of Promotions and Fan Engagement, Brady Huber.
FROM THE BLEACHERSAt the Grizzlies game, we sat down with Gail from the gift shop, Kaye and Santa!
GO GO ASTROSThe Astros are looking for a new pitcher and looking forward to their new hall of fame. So are we.
CLOSING IT OUTScott and I wrap up the trip with a jaunt to AA Frisco and I open the wounds that were caused by Jacob Colbert.
CHAPTERS0:05 Opening with special guest Gary C Warren
22:10 From the Bleachers: Gail, Kaye and Santa
34:30 The Big League Chew
40:25 Go Go Astros
58:45 On Deck with Brady Huber
1:11:04 Closing it Out
Great episode! We chat with Jess Knaster of the Midland Rockhounds about his winding road through the MiLB, his Alex Bregman story, the Giants and his love of Hockey. Don't want to miss it.
PROMOSWe look at some fo the cool goings on with the:
Tennessee Smokeys
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Montgomery Biscuits
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Birmingham Barons
GO GO ASTROSAndy Tomczeszyn and Timothy Dziedzic talk trade deadline. BIG LEAGUE CHEWScott McEntire went into enemy territory: Wrigley Field.
CLOSING IT OUT:
TEAMS OF THE WEEKBirmingham Barons
New Hampshire SOUTHERN LEAGUE BRANDSChattanooga Lookouts
Biloxi Shuckers
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Montgomery Biscuits
TIMECODES7:20 - Promos
9:46 - Go Go Astros
25:04 - Big League Chew
32:38 - Jess Kanaster
45:54 - 49:48 The Bregman Story
1:03:20 - Closing it Out
We took trip up to the Windy City to see the Chicago Dogs! Check out the video here.
Jim gives his thoughts on Chicago, indie baseball, people who call into sports talk radio, the MLB trade deadline and whether or not the moon landing was real.
ON DECK: INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK
Fun visit with Chicago Dogs co-owner Shawn Hunter
FROM THE BLEACHERS
We had some wind, but there are some fun excerpts of our conversation about the Cbs first World Series in 100 years.
GO GO ASTROS
Yuli. Alvarez. Peacock.
PROMOTION OF THE WEEKWe take a tour of the Eastern League and Jim begins to question the moon landing.
Teams include:
Reading Fightins
Harrisburg Senators
Richmond Flying Squirrels
Akron Rubber Ducks
CLOSING IT OUTJim ranks his favorite brands in the Eastern League. They include:
Richmond Flying Squirrels
Portland Sea Dogs
Erie Sea Wolves
Akron Rubber Ducks
Trenton Thunder
CHAPTERS
BLEACHERS: 14:17
PROMOS: 16:29
GO GO ASTROS: 23:08
ON DECK: 41:10
CLOSING IT OUT: 54:48
We take a quick tour of the Astros farm system.
Nathan and I had a heck of a trip! We visited the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and the Durham Bulls.
ON DECK: INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK
We chat with the Senior VP of the Round Rock Express, Laura Fragoso. We visit with the GM of the Tri-City Valley Cats, Matt Callahan. We finish up with a great chat with Jaqueline Holm the GM from the Quad Cities River Bandits.
PROMOTION OF THE WEEKWe take a special look at the Inland Empire 66ers and the Sugarland Skeeters and their Christmas in July Plans. And the Peoria Chiefs have an amazing bobble head.
CLOSING IT OUTI give you my ten steps to surviving the All Star Break! And they include Game of Thrones fan fiction.
CHAPTERS
18:04 Promotions: Christmas In July
21:05 From the Bleachers: Ivan Klousia
32:00 Round Rock Express
46:25 Quad Cities River Bandits
58:14 Tri-Cities Valley Cats
1:21:00 Closing it out
What a week! Jessica and James hit the road to Amarillo. We had a blast, saw a bunch of Texas and just loved the Amarillo Sod Poodles experience.
ON DECK: INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKWe're visited by Cleburne Railroaders play by play voice Brad Allred to talk all things indie baseball. Don't want tp miss.
FROM THE BLEACHERSWe chat with one of the hosts of The Sod Pod about the Sod Poodle Phenomenon.
GO GO ASTROSAndy Tomczeszyn joins us to look at the 'Stros as we near the All Star break and a little Josh Reddick talk. WOO!
CHAPTERS
17:47 The Sod Pod
24:19 Go Go Astros
39:23 Cleburne Railroaders
59:17 Dayton Dragons
1:04:54 Closing it out
We're talking with the voice of Dragons! (not sure if he has claim to the iron throne)
Jess, Nathan and Shelly and her 'rents made it out to the Corpus Christi Hooks Coastal Bend Weekend. They were raising money to help keep the beaches clean. You can help here.
We saw George Springer make his rehab start!
ON DECK: INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKDayton Dragons play by play man Tom Nichols joins us. We're also visited by half of the creative team Ballpark2Ballpark, John Hoppin. Find out more about the books he and wife Vicki put together here.
THE BIG LEAGUE CHEWScott McEntire pops in to talk MLB, College World Series and the St. Louis Blues.
GO GO ASTROSAndy Tomczeszyn joins us to look at the 'Stros as we near the All Star break.
CHAPTERS
3:58 Big League Chew
26:06 Go Go Astros
39:58 Ballpark2Ballpark
59:17 Dayton Dragons
1:19:36 Closing it out
This episode has gone to the dogs!
The show covered 4 Round Rock Express games in 6 days, having a blast as they interact with the community in so many ways. Shoutout to the good folks at Alzheimer's Texas! Check them out and see if you can help.
We even caught an friendly rivalry between the Astros and our guest, Canadian Filmmaker Mike Donis' Blue Jays.
ON DECK: INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKWe speak to two Double A teams! Matt Bari joins us from the Midland Rockhounds and Greg Gania from the Erie Sea Wolves! Greg and I even talk a little Robert Ford. As for Midland, just take a look here. It really is a baseball oasis.
PROMOTION OF THE WEEKWe take a special look at the promotional schedules for the Sea Wolves and Rockhounds.
GO GO ASTROSGeorge Martin joins us from the UK to talk about the London Baseball series. Follow all the festivities here.
CLOSING IT OUTWe speak to the voice of the Amarillo Sod Poodles, Sam Levitt about clinching the first half division title.
Congrats to more teams who clinched the first half division title:
Delmarva Shorebirds
Great Lakes Loons
Lexington Legends
Fort Myers Miracle
Dunedin Blue Jays
Wilmington Blue Rocks
Visalia Rawhide
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Montgomery Biscuits
Biloxi Shuckers
CHAPTERS
1:30 Opening at the Round Rock Express.
12:05 From the Bleachers with Mike Donis
23:14 Promos!
24:58 Go Go Astros with George Martin
35:42 Erie Sea Wolves
58:09 Midland Rockhounds
1:14:56 Amarillo Sod Poodles
1:21:55 Closing it out
Packed show after a packed weekend of baseball.
Jim and Jess went to 4 games in 3 cities in 4 days after visiting: Seattle, Tacoma and Houston for 2.
We loved visiting the Tacoma Rainiers in Cheney Stadium. Just an amazing trip and place. See more of our visit here.
ON DECK: INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKWe're honored be joined by Tom Holliday. Tom is the former University of Texas pitching coach, the current manager of the Chatham Anglers and an announcer for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. We talk about baseball, Augie Garrido and his sons, Matt and Josh.
PROMOTION OF THE WEEKWe look at all of the teams hosting Jimmy Buffett nights!
FinsUpBattersUp
Portland Sea Dogs
Tennessee Smokies
Frederick Keys
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Biloxi Shuckers
Sugarland Skeeters
Altoona Curve
Peoria Chiefs
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Ranhco Cucamonga Quakes
New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Erie Seawolves
Buffalo Bisons
GO GO ASTROSBrian joins us to talk all things Alvarez and the baby 'Stros.
THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW
Alex Canata talks his Yankees, the Red Sox and hitting a HS walk-off.
CLOSING IT OUTCongrats to our teams of the week. All clinched their 1st half division titles.
Quad Cities River Bandits
Arkansas Travelers
Down East Wood Ducks
CHAPTERS
1:04 Opening (Seattle, Tacoma, Houston: The 3 City Tour)
12:05 From the Bleachers with Scott McEntire
24:27 Big League Chew with Alex Cannata
33:04 Promotions!
37:45 Go Go Astros with Brian Arbour
50:25 Tom Holliday
1:35:00 Closing it out
We're back from a busy week of Minor League Baseball in the Lone Star State.
OPENING (Time: 00:00;30)We visited the Hooks, the Blue Ghosts, the Chupacabras, the Express and a quick word on the controversial subject of nets.
FROM THE DECK (Time: 00:08;14)Jessica and Jim come to you from below the flight deck of the USS Lexington.
TO THE FIRST 10,000 FANS Promotion of the Week (Time: 00:18;54)
We take a look at some of the MANY MiLB teams hosting pride night!
TEAMS:
Durham Bulls
Lakewood Blue Claws
Trenton Thunder
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW (Time: 00:20;11)
Scott and Jim talk about the start of the NCAA Baseball tournament.
GO GO ASTROS (Time: 00:32;30)Larry the GM joins the show to talk about the Astros youth movement.
ON DECK WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI HOOKS (Time 00:42;40)
Hooks Marketing Director JD Davis joins us for a wide ranging conversation about the Astros AA affiliate.
CLOSING IT OUT (Time 01:11;44)We talk about the Fresno snafu and our players and teams of the week.
Team of the Week:
Frisco Roughriders
Tacoma Rainiers
Hartford Yard Goats
Players of the Week:
Jojanse Torres
Eddie Medina
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We take a look at an under exposed part of the baseball world, the world of Collegiate Summer Leagues. We're joined by members of the Chatham Anglers and Savannah Bananas in that endeavor.
We had a great time at Military Appreciation night at the Round Rock Express.
We're joined by the folks from 22 Kill to talk about their efforts to prevent suicide in military veterans and first responders. Find out how you can help here, here and here.
We check in on the Lake Elsinore Storm, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Modesto Nuts and Lancaster Jet Hawks and some of their cool promotions this weekend.
Astros and MLB talk with Andy and Scott.
Teams of the week: Quad Cities River Bandits
James gets after Art Briles and the Mount Vernon ISD decision to hire him.
CHAPTERS
7:55 . 22Kill
12:57 . Promos
14:28 . Go Go Astros
28:29 . Big League Chew
45:08 Chatham Anglers
1:00:36 Savannah Bananas
1:17:05 Closing it out
Our special Memorial Day addition.
James talks about the importance of the holiday, his service and the legacy of service and Major League Baseball.
OPENING: James talks about the importance of the holiday, his service and the legacy of service and Major League Baseball.
THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW: With the assist of Matt Dudley, a great friend of the show, we spend some time sharing a few stories of for major leaguers who gave their lives in combat for our country.
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Baseball in Wartime
GO GO ASTROS: James takes a few minutes to talk about the connection he and his grandfather, Poppi, shared not just through the Astros, but through the military as well.
TO THE FIRST 10,000 FANS: So many teams are taking the time to recognize the fallen on Memorial Day. We picked a few.
Corpus Christi Hooks
South Bend Cubs
Erie Sea Wolves
West Virginia Power
Visalia Rawhide
On Deck: We speak to Victoria Huggins and Matt Sabados about the new Astros Farm club, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. We talk baseball, starting a new team from scratch and their relationship with the military community at Fort Bragg.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:Diamilette QuilesSeth Beer TEAMS OF THE WEEK:Reno AcesEl Paso Chihuahuas FOLLOW US:Facebook
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CHAPTERS:
00:00:46 - Opening: My Military Service and Thoughts On Memorial Day
00:17:38 - From The Bleachers: Midland Rockhounds
00:23:05 - The Big League Chew (In Memoriam)
00:26:07 - Go Go Astros (Poppiest)
00:31:23 - To The First 10,000 Fans
00:35:05 - On Deck with Victoria Huggins
00:47:57 - On Deck with Matt Sabados
01:02:49 - Closing It Out (Final Thoughts)
We dive into the world of Indie Baseball. We're joined by the deputy commissioner of the Frontier League, Steve Tahsler as well as the president/GM of the Washington Wild Things, Tony Buccilli.
We took a visit to Constellation Field to see the Sugar Land Skeeters and had a blast. Tyler Stamm and Ryan Posner were great hosts and even let me join the radio call. We've got an excerpt from that on our FROM THE BLEACHERS segment.
On Go Go Astros, we bring in Brian Arbour (Breathin' Orange Fire) to talk all things Astros and being married to a Red Sox fan while living in New York.
In our promo segment, we talk about some of the cool stuff going on in Independent Baseball from teams like:
Sugarland Skeeters
Souther Maryland Blue Crabs
Gateway Grizzlies
Washington Wild Things
Chicago Dogs
Lincoln Saltdogs
Player of the WeekDenis Phipps (Sugarland Skeeters)
Sixto Sanchez (Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp)
Teams of the WeekGwinnett Stripers
Columbus Clippers
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Chapters:0:00 Opening Thoughts
9:09 From the Booth with Ryan Posner
26:21 To The First 10,000 Fans
28:17 Go Go Astros (W Brian Arbour)
43:03 The Frontier League
1:05:49 Washington Wild Things
1:32:45 Closing it Out
There is a new MiLB animal in the Texas league and its a Sod Poodle! We spoke to the GM of the Amarillo Sod Poodles GM Tony Esnor.
We hear from the Baseball Traveler himself during our From the Bleachers segment. He's been everywhere!
We welcome a new contributor, Andy Tomczeszyn to the GO GO ASTROS segment. Great insight from him.
Scott McEntire takes us around the Majors in Big League Chew.
We talk about some of our favorite teams from the Mid West League including:
Quad Cities River Bandits
Beloit Snappers
Burlington Bees
Dayton Dragons
Kane County Cougars
Peoria Chiefs
West Michigan White Caps
Wisconsin TImber Rattlers
Teams of the Week:
Quad Cities River Bandits
Down East Wood Ducks
Player of the Week:
Casey Mize
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CHAPTERS
00:00:29 - Opening and Griswalds Go To Minute Maid
00:11:55 - From the Bleachers with the Baseball Traveler
00:26:26 - To the First 10,000 Fans
00:29:14 - The Big League Chew
00:44:44 - Go Go Astros
01:03:36 - On Deck with the Sod Poodles
01:25:45 - Closing It Out (We Have Fans and We Love Them)
We're all over the baseball map!
We head to Florida where we visit the Fort Myers Miracle and the Tampa Tarpons. While there, we met up with Tom Guiry (Scotty Smalls) to talk about The Sandlot movie AND TV show and Blackhawk Down.We met two inspiring ladies in Nicky Mayhew and Kaynse Leigh Angles. Kaynse was the recipient of a life saving organ transplant. Nicky's son passed away and they were united by the donation. We encourage everyone to sign up to be an organ donor.
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We have great interviews with members of the front office of the Tacoma Rainiers (Casey Catherwood) and the Vermont Lake Monsters (Nate Cloutier).
We talk a little Star Wars nights! So many teams are in on the fun!
Scott McEntire is back for the Big League Chew and George Martin returns for GO GO ASTROS!
Luis Urias is our player of the week while the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Portland Sea Dogs and Reno Aces are our teams of the week.
CHAPTERS:
00:00:40 - Opening
00:08:30 - From the Bleachers with Smalls
00:15:32 - From the Bleachers: Donate Life
00:17:59 - Star Wars Promos
00:23:34 - Go Go Astros
00:36:21 - The Big League Chew
00:53:48 - On Deck with the Tacoma Rainiers
01:10:37 - On Deck with the Vermont Lake Monsters
01:26:54 - Closing it Out
STAR WARS NIGHT:
Potomac Nationals
Columbia Fireflies
Sugarland Skeeters
Clearwater Threshers
Erie Sea Wolves
Tacoma Rainiers
Louisville Bats
Columbus Clippers
Reno Aces
Buffalo Bisons
Lancaster Jethawks
Quad Cities River Bandits
Arkansas Travelers
Try City Valley Cats
JacksonVille Jumbo Shrimp
Hillsboro Hops
Eugene Emeralds
Packed episode.
Jim took an epic baseball trip: 3 games in 3 cities in 2 states in 1 day. Hear about his trip to the Gwinnett Stripers, Atlanta Braves and Chattanooga Lookouts last week.
The Sugar Land Skeeters are opening their season tonight as they look to repeat as Atlantic League champions. Tyler Stamm, the Skeeters GM, joined us before the season started. Great interview.
We're not coming to you from the bleachers, it'll be from the booth as the voice of the Lookouts, Larry Ward, joins us on the show.
Larry the GM is back for our Go Go Astros segment.
Field of Dreams turns 30 AND I saw a new baseball movie I fell in love with in indie film Brampton's Own by Michael Doneger.
The Wizarding World is coming to baseball with the Fort Myers Miracle, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Charlotte Knights, Aberdeen Iron Birds and Round Rock Express.
More Stuff About Baseball my Dad Hates.
Seth Beer takes our Player of the Week and the Albuquerque Isotopes are our Team of the Week.
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CHAPTERS0:00 - Herculean Road Trip
15:07 - From the Booth: Voice of the Lookouts
30:46 - Harry Potter Nights
35:14 - Stuff About Baseball My Dad Hates (Throwback Unis)
37:40 - Go Go Astros (w Larry the GM)
51:53 - On Deck with the Skeeters
01:07:14 - Closing it Out
We celebrate our tenth episode with a packed episode.
Fort Myers Miracle broadcaster Marshall Kelner joins the show. Jim will be out at the Miracle next week and can't wait.
Our new segment THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW brings TV producer Gary C Warren (Family by the Ton, Dr. Pimple Popper) to the show to discuss a crazy first few weeks of the season.
We welcome George Martin, huge Astros fan from the UK. He comes on to talk about the 'Stros and his efforts to raise the profile of MLB and baseball/softball in the UK. Check out his shop. 25% of the proceeds go to support Great Britain basbeall and softball programs.
Nathan, Jessica and I go to the bleachers to talk about growing up with their dad and baseball at the San Antonio Missions game.
We rank our favorite brands in the Class A short season level. Here they are. Tune in to find out where they rank!
State College Spikes
Boise Hawks
Vermon Lake Monsters
Hudson Valley Renegades
Lowell Spinners
West Virginia Black Bears
Auburn Doubledays
Mahoney Valley Scrappers
Eugene Emeralds
Hillsboro Hops
CHAPTERS
10:34 - From the Bleachers w/ Jim, Jessica and Nathan
23:42 - Princess Promos
27:29 - The Big League Chew (w Gary C Warren)
40:36 - Go Go Astros (w George Martin)
1:03:44 - The Fort Myers Miracle
1:28:19 - Closing It Out
Episode 9 features the general manager of the Gwinnett Stripers, Adam English and talks all things about the Braves AAA affiliate.
We speak to Ken Robertson, the "Baseball Traveler" on Twitter, about his love of all things Minor League Baseball.
We talk about some of the cool promos from:
Corpus Christi Hooks
Modesto Nuts
NW Arkansas Naturals
Lynchburg Hillcats
We rank our favorite brands in the Rookie Advanced level.
We love:
Orem Owlz
Rocky Mountain Vibes
Billings Mustangs
Ogden Raptors
Missoula Osprey
Now find out where they rank.
We talk about some mascots we love, including Slugger the Sea Dog, Champ and Nutsy & Nutasha.
The San Antonio Missions, stuff about baseball our dad 'hates', some moments that touched our baseball hearts, Chris Davis got a hit and more.
Players of the week:
Keegan Akin, Norfolk Tides
Tyler Saladino, San Antonio Missions
Teams of the week:
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
Delmarva Shorebirds
Chapters:
8:30: From the Bleachers with Ms Shelly
17:37: Promos!
20:00: Stuff about Baseball My Dad Hates
21:18: Baseball Traveler
47:47: Adam English: Gwinnett Stripers GM
Episode 8 has the bases full of Red Sox as we talk to members of the Boston farm system.
Featuring Melanie Newman, the play-by-play announcer of the Salem Red Sox. She'll talk about the significance of being part of the first 'all female booth' (along with Suzie Cool) in affiliated Minor League Baseball.
Portland Sea Dogs play-by-play announcer Michael Antonellis. It's a great interview! We recommend his podcast Behind the Mike.
Afterward, we visit with Rob Crain of the Pawtucket PawSox to talk all things AAA.
Alyssia Rivera and I made it out to my first Astros game of the year and we saw the home opener of the Round Rock Express.
Cavan Biggio and Yordan Alvarez are our Players of the Week.
We talk about a big mistake by ESPN, that Winter is coming to baseball, some teams got their first big Ws, Major League turns 30 and why Orbit and Slugger should be in a buddy cop movie. .
00:05:10 "Game of Promos"
00:07:22 From the Bleachers "Astros 6, Oakland 0"
00:15:20 Dad Hates the Late Innings
00:16:48 Melanie Newman Interview
00:41:01 Mike Antonellis Interview
01:10:36 Rob Crain Interview
01:25:47 On To Close
Episode 7 is packed!
Jim leads teams struggling at the beginning of the season through a quick meditation.
The MINOR LEAGUE SEASON IS HERE!
We talk about the history of bobbleheads and what the Round Rock Express, Sugar Land Skeeters, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Rocky Mountain Vibes and the Rumble Ponies are doing this year. Bobblehead Hall of Fame.
My dad thinks modern pitchers are big babies.
We got a chance to interview Bobby Dynamite! He drives the Astros train at Minute Maid park!
We have an AMAZING interview with Frisco RoughRiders GM Andy Milovich. We talk about his career, his favorite promos and the time he got a prostate exam during the seventh inning. Get more information on the RoughRiders here.
Thanks a bunch to Grace Uselman and Andy Bertelsen for the tunes.
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EPISODE GUIDE:
Opening
7:57 - Stuff About Baseball My Dad Hates
10:09 - From the Bleachers with Jessica Bybee from the Round Rock Express
21:02 - Talking Bobbleheads
24:08 - The Astros TrainGuy
42:05 - Frisco RoughRiders GM Andy Milovich
1:13:07 - Closing
James visits with the General Manager of the famous San Antonio Missions, David Gasaway.
James issues a long awaited eulogy for one of the most tragic, on field deaths in recent baseball memory.
New contributor Keith Smith checks in regarding his magical trip to Spring Training while Jim heads to the bleachers with Nathan Bybee.
Scott gives us the skinny on the Charleston Moops, Corpus Christi Blue Ghosts, Derby City Mint Juleps and the Portland Whoopie Pies. And my dad has something to say about all of that.
And finally, James ponders why the game is so important to him.
Thanks to Andy Bertelsen and Grace Useleman for the tunes!
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Portland Sea Dogs
Corpus Christi Hooks
Charleston RiverDogs
Louisville Bats
Lansing Lugnuts
We're excited to welcome MiLB.com writer Benjamin Hill to the show. He is a must follow on twitter and his blog is well worth the read!
For the first time, we're going to have an MLB preview episode. Jim, TIm and Scott will try to predict the 2019 season.
Gary C Warren, Larry Paul and Stu Clary stop in to give their predictions as well.
You can read Larry's stuff here!
We're back with episode 4!
We're joined by the GM of the Round Rock Express, Tim Jackson as he talks about baseball, the joining of the Astros system and The Walking Dead!
Scott McEntire pops in to talk about baseball promotions that have gone to the dogs!
And we got some BREAKING news from Sugarland Skeeters GM Tyler Stamm.
Social media shoutouts:
Cliff Saunders
Baseball Traveler
Let's Get Two is back with a great episode 3!
We speak to Durham Bulls Director of Marketing and Communications Matt Sutor about the team, the movie and the Lollygaggers.
My dad wishes people would learn to tell the difference between a routine fly ball and a 500 foot homer.
Carlo Rodriguez and I head out to see the Sam Houston Bearkats take on the TCU Horned Frogs. We had a good time, even though the game lasted just a few innings.
Special shoutout to Michael Connor and Tyler Maun. Give those guys a follow on twitter.
The second episode of Let's Get Two: Texas has a home opener, we talk some high school ball and more.
This week, the LET'S GET TWO team talks to Vacaville High School coach Stu Clary. We also speak to St. Michael’s Catholic Academy students Owen and Koke about playing ball at a younger age.
We’re excited about the return of the MiLB’s "Copa de la Diversion"
We chat about how dad feels about the rising ticket prices.
And of course, we find out whether ketchup belongs on a hot dog.
Special social media shoutouts to
Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD)
Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter)
Susan Slusser (@susanslusser)
Opening song by Grace Usleman.
Closing song by Michael Hoffer
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The first pitchers and catchers are reporting today and that means we’re dropping the first episode of our podcast Let’s Get Two! Let's Get Two is going to be a different kind of baseball podcast. No yelling. No talking about WAR or other obscure stats. It's about the love of the game from the perspective of fans.
Our focus will be on baseball, primarily at non-MLB levels. We're gonna talk MiLB, Indie leagues, College and some MLB. We're going to have officials from several teams on the show and we're going to spend the season going to parks. It’s based on our love of the game, a game we grew up with, a look at baseball from a cultural perspective.
In this episode, we introduce you to the host, James Christopher and his two collaborators, Timothy Dziedzic and Scott McEntire. They talk about why they love the game and debate the best baseball movies. We discuss our ideas for the show, the topics we’ll explore in season one and talk about our 5 favorite baseball movies!
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We discuss our ideas for the show, the topics we’ll explore in season one and talk about our 5 favorite baseball movies!
Jim’s Baseball Movies
- Major League
- Field of Dreams
- Bull Durham
- Fever Pitch
- Moneyball
- For Love of the Game
- Trouble With The Curve
- 42
- The Natural
- Summer Catch
- Mr. Baseball
- 8 Men Out
- 61*
- The Rookie
- Sugar
- Fear Strikes Out
- A League of Their Own
- The Stratton Story
- Pride of the Yankees
- Major League: Back to the Minors
- Bad News Bears
- Mr. 3000
- Mr Destiny
- The Scout
- The Sandlot
- The Babe
- Bang the Drum Slowly
- Cobb
- Major League 2