In this episode, the media team sits with clubhouse manager JR Dawson to talk about life in the Peoria Chiefs clubhouse and his journey from his native state Alabama to Peoria. Plus, it's the return of Sabermetrics with Steiny! Producer Jacob takes you through the advantages when a team hits the ball in the air and goes through some notable player performances. Cody Schindler is on Twitter @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter @jsteinbergmedia. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a five star review!

In this episode, the media staff sits down with Cardinals #7 prospect Jhon Torres to talk about his progression as a player. We also welcome back Director of Food and Beverage Cullen Munz to the show to talk about the new food and beverage options available at Dozer Park this season as well as the new Sam Adams Beer Batter of the Game promotion. Finally, Producer Jacob hosts an intern roundtable with box office intern Jordan and promotions interns Brian, Eddie, Payton, and Quinn where they talk about their experiences with the Chiefs thus far. Cody Schindler is on Twitter @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter @jsteinbergmedia, Jhon Torres is on Twitter @jhontorress22, Cullen Munz is on Twitter @cmunz25. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a five star review!

In this episode, we talk to catcher Zade Richardson about his adjustment to High-A baseball and his life off the diamond. We also talk to our new Account Executive Kenton Smith about his role with the Chiefs and his previous work with the Tampa Bay Rays. Finally, the media team discusses the age-old question of the best ballpark food. Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter at @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter at @jsteinbergmedia, Kenton Smith is on Twitter at @Blacksmith7, Zade Richardson is on Twitter at @zadekr31. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a five star review!

In episode two, we talk to second baseman Brendan Donovan about all-things hitting and his affinity for mixed martial arts. We also talk to our new Box Office Manager Samantha Cook on her transition to living in Peoria. Finally, we introduce a new recurring segment titled "Sabermetrics with Steiny" where we take a look at the advanced stats of baseball. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter at @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter at @jsteinbergmedia, Brendan Donovan is on Twitter at @bdonovan_42. Be sure to subscribe and leave a five star review!

We are back! In the Season 2 premiere, Cody sits down with Chiefs manager Chris Swauger to talk about the team's development arc through the first month of the season; and Chief Revenue Officer Ben Garrod about his road to Peoria and the updated COVID-19 protocols at Dozer Park. New media team members Trevor Travis and Jacob Steinberg are introduced to the podcast, who talk about their backgrounds and life on the job. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter at @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter at @jsteinbergmedia, Ben Garrod is on Twitter at @GarrodBen.

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva touches base with the Voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps Dan Hasty, in what would have been a scheduled meeting, as the Whitecaps were slated to be in Peoria this week. Later, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler catches up with friend of the podcast and last year's broadcast assistant Matt Davis, who discusses his new job and gives Cody a vocabulary lesson. Finally, the promotions staff previews the upcoming Spirit Week. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, at @Chief_Talk. Nathan Baliva is on Twitter at @nbaliva, Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Austin Shone is on Twitter at @AustinShone, Evan Shawgo is on Twitter at @shawgo_evan, and Rod Williams is on Twitter at @PTRodjr. Don't forget to follow our guests as well. Dan Hasty is on Twitter @ThatDanHasty and follow Matt Davis on Twitter at @mattdavis0209.

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva visits with Courtney Boyd of Portillo's to introduce our new partnership and touch base during this shelter in place order. Later, Nathan and Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler get into the spirit of Thursday’s NFL Draft by drafting their all-time Chiefs rosters. Finally, the football talk continues as we visit with Director of Food and Beverage and former college football coach Cullen Munz and Promo Intern Rod Williams who played college ball. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, at @Chief_Talk. Nathan Baliva is on Twitter at @nbaliva, Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Cullen Munz is on Twitter at @cmunz25, and Rod Williams is on Twitter at @PTRodjr. Don't forget to also give Portillo's a follow on all of their social media platforms, at @portilloshotdogs.

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva touches base with the Voice of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Chris Mehring to catch up during the Stay at Home order and discuss the ongoing Midwest League Madness Tournament. Later, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler is joined by 2019 Chief Tommy Parsons to discuss his rise through the ranks of the Cardinals organization among other things. And, the first ever agreement in a Cody's Corner segment, as Manger of Promotions and Merchandise Austin Shone joins Cody to discuss what MLB player should be depicted as the logo. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, at @Chief_Talk. Nathan Baliva is on Twitter at @nbaliva, Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_ as is Austin Shone, who you can follow at @AustinShone. Don't forget to follow our guests as well. Chris Mehring is on Twitter @CMehring and follow Tommy Parsons on Twitter at @tommy_parsons12. And a special thank you goes out to all of our great fans for listening to our podcast! Much more to come! 

Happy Opening Day! In this edition of the podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva sits down with Pop-A-Shot CEO Tony Stucker to discuss their recent move to Peoria. Plus, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler catches up with former Director of Ticket Sales Kate Voss to discuss Opening Day memories and her new role in Minnesota. Finally, Cody's Corner returns as Cody is joined by Graphic Design Assistant Mandy Vieceli to rank the best jerseys in MLB history. You can follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram @peoriachiefs. You can also like the Peoria Chiefs on Facebook. You can follow our podcast on Twitter at @Chief_Talk. Follow Nathan Baliva on Twitter at @nbaliva. You can follow Cody Schindler on Twitter at @CodySchindler_. Kate Voss is also on Twitter at @Kate_Voss. And of course, follow our new neighbor Pop-A-Shot on Twitter @TheRealPopAShot. To view the jerseys that were ranked in the podcast, visit

 http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler catches up with 2019 Peoria Chief Brady Whalen on his offseason and how he is dealing with the shelter in place guidelines while preparing for a baseball season. Plus, Director of Media Nathan Baliva sits down with Social Media and Community Engagement Assistant Sam McCloskey and Cody to talk about social media and other odds and ends things. You can follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram @PeoriaChiefs, and like us on Facebook. You can follow Cody on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, you can follow Brady Whalen on Twitter at @yaboi_B_RAD98, you can follow Nathan on Twitter at @nbaliva and you can follow Sam on Twitter at @samiam_42.