Designated Chatter

Designated Chatter

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Designated Chatter episodes

  • Toby Oothoudt; Toledo Walleye Chief Off-Ice Official

    Toby Oothoudt, Chief Off-Ice Official for the Toledo Walleye joins the show to discuss his tenure with the organization. Oothoudt provides a perspective from the press box as he details his assignments through the years. The crew exposes the makeup of his successful career and devotion to the game of hockey. 

    45 min
  • Matt Melzak; Voice of The Toledo Walleye

    Matt Melzak, the voice of The Toledo Walleye joins the crew as they sit down and discuss the successful career and memories created alongside hall-of-fame greats. Melzak touches on his goals and path that created the ability to announce for Toledo sports. 

    46 min
  • Bobb Vergiels - Current Walleye/Mud Hens PA Announcer

    Bobb Vergiels, former Public Address announcer of the Detroit Tigers for 15 years and current PA announcer for the Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye joins the show. Vergiels and the crew explore what created and developed his career since the beginning in the early 1990s. The famed announcer touches on fantastic stories behind the mic while creating a worthwhile perspective for all listeners. 

    1 hr 4 min
  • Toledo Mud Hens Radio/TV Legend

    Jim Weber, the voice of The Toledo Mud Hens for a near 50 years joins the show. The International League's only broadcasting Hall Of Fame inductee highlights the high points and development of his successful campaign inside the press box. 

    37 min
  • Toledo Mud Hens History
    The Toledo Mud Hens and baseball have a rich history within the Toledo city limits. John Husman, the Mud Hens Historian joins us on the show as we discuss the past and present and how America's Pastime has evolved over the elongated history of baseball in Toledo. We touch on topics ranging from Moses Fleetwood Walker to the vast number of historical figures that were impacted by the presence of baseball in Northwest Ohio.
    45 min
  • Behind The Hens Podcast
    Everyone has questions on how to break into the sports industry. Designated Chatter brings you the answers with five guests that all work within the Toledo Mud Hens & Walleye Organization.
    58 min
  • Simon Denis, Toledo Walleye Defenseman

    Simon Denis, the fan favorite Defenseman for the Toledo Walleye joins the show to describe his anticipated return to the ice. Denis talks about his time overseas and the honor of lacing up his skates for the Japanese National Hockey Team.

    50 min
  • Dan Watson, Toledo Walleye Head Coach

    Dan Watson, Head Coach of The Toledo Walleye Hockey Club joins the show to speak on his processes both in season and off season. Watson provides a vast set of knowledge as well as his thoughts on the future and where he sees himself and the club in the next five years. 

    43 min
  • Neil Neukam: Executive VP and GM of Toledo Walleye
    Neil Neukam, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Toledo Walleye joins the show, providing information and memories from inside the main office. Neukam expresses the drive and motivation of the staff that has provided Downtown Toledo with unforgettable events and memories throughout Walleye history.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Erik Ibsen: Mud Hens Executive VP and GM
    Erik Ibsen, the Toledo Mud Hens Executive Vice President and General Manager joins the show to dive into his successful career spanning over 25 years. Ibsen touches on many topics that have contributed to both his and the Mud Hens success in downtown Toledo.
    45 min

About Designated Chatter

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Designated Chatter will include raw, possibly unbiased takes on the baseball industry. Two industry advocates and fanatics provide their take on the Major League Baseball Association alongside industry professionals and invite baseball fans and players to join the fun.