Joining the podcast is legendary Curt Bloom, the longtime voice of the Birmingham Barons and ESPN broadcaster. Curt shares memories from his 30+ seasons calling Barons games, behind-the-scenes stories with Michael Jordan during his baseball journey, and insight into some of the most memorable moments in minor league baseball. From teaching the next generation of broadcasters to reflecting on a career that spanned decades, he opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the untold stories that make baseball so special.

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0:00 Intro0:31 30 Years with the Barons4:10 Evolution of Minor League Baseball8:14 Teaching Broadcasting at Miles & BSC10:00 Birmingham Then & Now12:45 Michael Jordan22:00 Wally Backman & '86 Mets24:47 Barons' NBA Connection27:25 First MLB Broadcast

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0:00 Intro

0:31 30 Years with the Barons

4:10 Evolution of Minor League Baseball

8:14 Teaching Broadcasting at Miles & BSC

10:00 Birmingham Then & Now

12:45 Michael Jordan

22:00 Wally Backman & '86 Mets

24:47 Barons' NBA Connection

27:25 First MLB Broadcast