Caught Listening

"It's been a strange year for everyone. However, with the return of Major League Baseball, many have found a new love for the sport. Join Christian Heimall this week on Caught Listening as he shares how he became as passionate a baseball person as he is.

From his first MLB game to the newfound joys of working for minor league teams, Christian is constantly reminded of why he loves the game. Even through the ups and downs, the sport has always been a bright light for those who long for the days of summer and good times with good friends. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a love story between one man and one game.

Don't forget, you can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search ""Caught Listening by Public House Media"" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected]."

"We have reached what would have been the halfway point of the baseball season but, alas, there is no baseball. How is this impacting those who have spent their life in the game? This week on Caught Listening we talk with two such professionals.

Join Christian Heimall as he chats with Jamie Keefe, Field Manager for the High Point Rockers, and Billy Horn, Bench Coach for the Rockers. With more than 40 years of combined coaching and playing experience in professional baseball, 2020 has certainly been one for their memory banks. The guys talk about how've they've been adapting, how to pandemic has impacted the future of baseball, and some of their favorite moments over the course of their careers.

Don't forget, you can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search ""Caught Listening by Public House Media"" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected]."

"July marks the hopeful beginning of the 2020 baseball season. With players reporting to camp in their respective cities this week, it begs the question on just how this year will work in the era of COVID-19. This week on Caught Listening, it's all about how baseball could look during the coronavirus pandemic.

Joining Christian on the show is Dr. Amir Barzin, a family medicine physician at UNC Health and Incident Commander for the UNC Respitory Diagnostic Center, to discuss the challengers the virus will bring to players and staff. The two also discuss the benefits baseball may have over other leagues like the NBA and NHL when it comes to return to play. Christian also asks Dr. Barzin how he would advise the commissioner on when to shut down the league if positive cases start to spike.

Enjoy an information-filled episode and learn how you can help slow the spread so we can all get back to baseball games soon! Don't forget, you can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search ""Caught Listening by Public House Media"" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected]."

"As the month of July approaches and still we yearn for professional baseball, Christian Heimall takes a moment to breakdown the botched attempts at a 2020 season for Major League Baseball. This week, Caught Listening is a vent-session for Christian as he gives his thoughts on all of it.

From why the players are wrong, to why the owners are wrong, and who is the most ""right"" in all of this. He also gives a little backstory to why the Commissioner isn't as powerful as he could be and explains what fans can do once all of this gets figured out.

There's no time for ""Pepper"" this week but you can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search ""Caught Listening by Public House Media"" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected]."

"After breaking down the fan experience at the Major League level, it's time to drop things down to the ""grass roots"" of the sports: the minors. The grind of the players is one thing, but the fans and the cities that host them create a much different experience. This week on Caught Listening, Christian Heimall dives in to the excitement of that kind of ballpark environment.

Joining him on the show is a man who has lived the minor league experience for the past decade, Benjamin Hill. Through his blog, Ben's Biz: Exploring America Through Minor League Baseball, he has visited every affiliated ballpark in the country and experienced the best of each small town and big city that gets to be home to a minor league club. Take a listen as he reminisces about his favorite trips, talks about how he got started and created a niche market for fans and professionals alike, as well as how you can be a part of his next adventure!

Finally, it's time to play ""Pepper"" and see which stadium and city are Ben's favorites to visit. You can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search ""Caught Listening by Public House Media"" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected]."

As we enter the month of June, we continue our conversation on fan experiences at the ballpark; this time with science! What makes a great fan experience and how do you measure each aspect of that experience? Well, we've figured it out.

This week, Christian Heimall is joined by Asa Beal and Michael Wentworth, creators of the #FanExperienceIndex on FanGraphs in 2018 as they ranked all Major League Baseball teams and their experiences. The guys break down what went into the rankings, how their own personal fandom may have influenced it, and what they would adjust two years later. Everything from why the Braves and Marlins rank so low, to why the Mets dominate in one category and the Cubs and Giants dominate in others.

The three of them then play some ""Pepper"" to recount their favorite moments of their personal baseball fan experiences and how Major League Baseball experiences differ from the Minors. You can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search "Caught Listening by Public House Media" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected].

After two weeks of talking about fan pet peeves, it's time for some positivity on Caught Listening! This week, Christian Heimall dives in to discuss one of the most important aspects of a franchises brand, and one of the fan's favorites: mascots!

Joining him is the "Emperor of Fun" and the original Phillie Phanatic, Dave Raymond. Tune in as the guys discuss how Dave got started in his career, what about it he's so passionate about, and the importance of a mascot to any franchise. Plus, here the guys discuss how mascots should, or shouldn't, be utilized in a post-COVID-19 world.

Then the guys play "Pepper" and answer your questions about their favorite mascots and some tips for anyone who wants to do it! You can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search "Caught Listening by Public House Media" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected].

Last week, Christian Heimall and Ted Berg discussed some of their biggest baseball pet peeves. This week on Caught Listening, the two are back to cover more of the things that can hinder the fan experience.

One of the most controversial topics about a stadium experience is The Wave. How do Christian and Ted feel about it and what are the best practices for doing it? Tune in to find out! Plus, are there other pet peeves that they didn't discuss on the previous show?

The two once again play "Pepper" and answer your questions! You can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search "Caught Listening by Public House Media" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected].

"With no live baseball in America and the talk of baseball without fans in the future, now is the perfect time for patrons of baseball games to brush up on their etiquette. Christian Heimall is committed to improving the fan experience and Christian Heimall is here to help.

Join him this week as he chats with baseball writer Ted Berg about some of their biggest issues they see in the stands at ballparks across the country. Everything from leaving early to wearing the wrong jersey and more, this episode is a great chance to improve yourself so you can make sure everyone has a great time the next time the stadiums open up. The guys also take a look at some of the more ludicrous pet peeves people have and discuss the importance of self-awareness when in the stands.

Finally, as always, the two play "Pepper" and talk about the traditions they dislike the most. You can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search "Caught Listening by Public House Media" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected].

When does a legend become reality? How did a lifetime minor-leaguer become immortalized by Hollywood? This week on Caught Listening, Christian answers those questions and dives deeper into the life and career of Steve Dalkowski. If you don't know the name, you may know who he inspired: Nuke LaLoosh, the vivacious fireballer featured in the movie Bull Durham.

Helping recount the career of the ""Fastest Pitcher Ever"" is longtime New York Times sports columnist, George Vescey. From watching Dalkowski pitch in 1963, against Roger Maris no less, to talking about his issues off the field, Vescey and Christian discuss the legendary status of this hurler. They also talk about how the uniqueness of baseball is able to connect a lesser-known legend like Dalkowski with the immortals of Maris, Ted Williams, and Earl Weaver.

Finally, the two play ""Pepper"" and try to find another legendary minor-leaguer. You can be a part of the show each and every week by submitting your questions on social media. Just search ""Caught Listening by Public House Media"" on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or email [email protected].