Ballpark Nation, USA

We’re talking with Brad Tayloe from the El Paso Chihuahuas in this standalone Who’s On First segment.It’s a closer look at the people behind the team — the ones shaping the fan experience, building the identity, and helping make a night at the ballpark feel like more than just a game.Watch the standalone interview now, then find the full Ballpark Nation episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.https://www.ballparknationusa.com/watch

Before the El Paso Chihuahuas brought their own energy to the city, El Paso had generations of baseball history worth remembering. Raiders of the Lost Diamond looks back at the city’s place in the game and the stories that came before today’s team.

Watch the standalone segment now, then find the full Ballpark Nation episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

https://www.ballparknationusa.com/watch

⚾️ The road trip is complete… and ALL of #BallparkNation Season 2 is NOW LIVE!

From the legendary Durham Bulls to the El Paso Chihuahuas, Route 66 adventures, West Texas baseball, the Toledo Mud Hens, and finishing under the lights of New York Yankees — Season 2 took us coast to coast chasing the stories, people, history, food, and passion that make baseball special.

⚾ Ballparks

Thank you to every team, guest, and fan who welcomed us along the way. Season 2 is officially in the books. Time to binge the whole journey.

In the season finale of Ballpark Nation, Jim and Alyssia head to the Bronx to visit historic Yankee Stadium, home of the legendary New York Yankees. Surrounded by one of baseball’s most passionate fanbases, they sit down with Yankee fan content creators Chris Vitali, Emily Nyman, and Mike Nelson to talk about the past, present, and future of being a Yankees fan. It’s a fitting finale celebrating the history, passion, and enduring culture of the game.

Jim and Alyssia travel to Toledo to experience one of Minor League Baseball’s most historic franchises, the Toledo Mud Hens. At Fifth Third Field, they sit down with Mud Hens VP and GM Erik Ibsen to talk about the team’s legacy and its place in the city’s baseball tradition. The episode also takes a trip to Atlanta, where Alyssia finally gets to visit the home of her beloved Atlanta Braves, marking a special stop on the Ballpark Nation journey.

Jim and Alyssia hit the road along America’s most famous highway to visit the Inland Empire 66ers at San Manuel Stadium. Along the way, they explore the rich history of Route 66 and its connection to the communities that baseball calls home. The episode features a visit with Steve Wendt, the longtime voice of the 66ers, and a stop with the St. Louis Cardinals, tying the spirit of the Mother Road to the game’s enduring legacy.

Jim and Alyssia head deep into West Texas to experience baseball on the high plains. The journey begins in Amarillo with the Amarillo Sod Poodles at Hodgetown, where they visit with team president Tony Ensor to talk about the club’s rapid rise and the passion of Panhandle baseball fans. The road trip continues to Abilene to meet the Abilene Flying Bison, where VP Cat Duguay shares the story behind the city’s growing baseball scene and its community connection.

Inland Empire 66er: www.milb.com/inland-empire

St. Louis Cardinals: www.mlb.com/cardinals

Jim and Alyssia embrace their inner buccaneers in a special “Talk Like a Pirate” themed episode. The adventure begins in Erie with the Erie SeaWolves, where they visit UPMC Park and sit down with team president Greg Coleman to talk about the club and its place in the city’s baseball culture. The journey continues in Pittsburgh with a stop to see the Pittsburgh Pirates, tying the episode together with a fun, pirate-themed celebration of baseball from lakefront Erie to the Steel City.

Erie SeaWolves: www.milb.com/erie

Pittsburgh Pirates: www.mlb.com/pirates

Jim and Alyssia visit First National Bank Field to experience the fun and fan energy of the Greensboro Grasshoppers. They meet with Grasshoppers executive Tim Vangel, explore the ballpark atmosphere, and take in one of Minor League Baseball’s most entertaining game-day environments. The episode also includes a stop with the Colorado Rockies, continuing the Ballpark Nation journey across the baseball landscape.