We had the pleasure of speaking with author and poet Sandra Marchetti on this week's episode. Sandy wrote a book called "Aisle 228", a collection of poems about the Chicago Cubs.

Sandy tells us about when she started writing and takes us through the process of writing the poems. She also tells about getting the opportunity to be on the radio with a couple Minor League Baseball broadcasters.

Hear Sandy discuss her Proffitt & Loss and then make sure your order a copy of her book and follow her online.

Sandra Marchetti -

"Aisle 228": https://www.tamupress.com/author/sandra-marchetti/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandrapoetry

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrampoetry/ (@SandraMPoetry)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sandrapoetry/ (@SandraPoetry)


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Johnny and Eric discuss the first half of the baseball season in regards to the travel they've taken to see baseball games. Eric discusses ProffittPalooza Jr and previews ProffittPalooza 2023. Johnny shares his experience at the games he's gone to this season also.

The boys share their Proffitt & Loss as well.

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We had Ryan Foose of Fooser Sports Design on this week's episode of The Earned Fun Average podcast. Ryan takes us back to what led him to getting into graphic design. We talk a lot about his work on the Jackson Rockabillys logo and how he got involved with the Copa de la Diversion initiative.

Ryan discusses what his dream project would be and also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to check out Ryan's work on his website and follow him on social media.

Ryan Foose -

Website: https://www.foosersports.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foosersports/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foosersports/ (@FooserSports)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FooserSports/ (@FooserSports)

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An up-and-coming star in baseball joined us this week. Jordan Schachterle currently works for the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Jordan takes us through some of the day-to-day duties she has with the I-Cubs and tells us all about her time broadcasting on the radio for the Burlington Sock Puppets of the Appalachian League.

Hear Jordan's stories of her love for sports growing up and what she shares as her Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to follow the Iowa Cubs on social media to see Jordan's recap videos and follow her online as well.

Jordan Schachterle -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/joschachterle (@JoSchachterle)


Iowa Cubs -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iowacubs/ (@IowaCubs)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iowacubs (@IowaCubs)


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We head to Bricktown this week as we speak with the Oklahoma City Dodgers radio broadcaster, Alex Freedman.

Alex takes us through a crazy late season moment at the ballpark last season and why it was one of his most memorable calls on the radio.

He tells us all about Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and what it was like with the transition to a new nickname and brand.

Hear his Proffitt & Loss and be sure to follow the OKC Dodgers and Alex on social media.

Alex Freedman -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/azfreedman (@AZFreedman)


Oklahoma City Dodgers -

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We had one of our own from the Twitter community join us this week. Chris Storm is a college professor and loves incorporating baseball logos into the lessons he teaches. He talks about his time working in minor league sports and even shares that he's been to the fabled city of Wheeler, Mississippi.

Chris talks about his hat collection and about Thomas Headison.

Chris does a baseball trip each summer and just wrapped up his Super Dakota Baseball Week just prior to the episode being released.

Make sure you tune in to see where he went on his trip and hear what he says are his Proffitt & Loss.

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We had Chris Adams-Wall join us on this week's episode. At the time of the recording, Chris was the radio play-by-play announcer for the Montgomery Biscuits. He has now joined the pre and post game show for the parent club, the Tampa Bay Rays.

Chris talks about this time in baseball, including what lead him to getting to call games on the radio for Montgomery. He also tells us about Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium and shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to follow Chris and the Biscuits online.

Chris Adams-Wall -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisAdamsWall/ (@ChrisAdamsWall)


Montgomery Biscuits -

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John Kocis Jr is the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Columbia Fireflies, the Single-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.

John takes us through his broadcasting career and what led him to writing a book with stories from fellow radio broadcasters.

Hear about Segra Park and hear John's Proffitt & Loss.

Follow the Columbia FireFlies and John online.

John Kocis Jr. -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JKocsis8/ (@JKocis8)

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Play-Minors-Profiles-Broadcasters/dp/1476691444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NDDH8W9MRML&keywords=play+by+play+from+the+minors&qid=1686011340&sprefix=play+by+play+from+the+minors%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1


Columbia Fireflies -

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Batting clean up for The Show Before The Show is Sam Dykstra. Sam is a reporter for MLB Pipeline and MiLB and helps ranks minor league prospects. We dove into his ranking process and talk some of the current big names to watch for in the minor leagues.

We discuss The Show Before The Show podcast MiLB he hosts with Tyler Maun, Ben Hill and Josh Jackson. Sam also discusses his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure you check out the podcast and check out Sam online.


Sam Dykstra -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SamDykstraMiLB (@SamDysktraMiLB)

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-show-before-the-show/id983412776 (The Show Before the Show with Sam Dykstra and Tyler Maun)

Website: https://www.milb.com/news/tag/sam-dykstra



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We had a fun chat about the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on this week's episode. We had Bob McLane join us. He is the Sr. VP of Ticket Sales & Service. Bob gives us some background on his foray into baseball, including a stop at the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, before joining the BlueClaws.

Bob tells us what makes the BlueClaws stadium, FirstEnergy Park, so fun and what merchandise and food to expect when fans make it out to a game.

Make sure to follow the BlueClaws online and say hi to Bob if you make it to a game.

Jersey Shore BlueClaws -

Website: https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore

Tickets: https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore/tickets/single-game-tickets

Front Office Staff: https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore/team/front-office-staff

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/blueclaws (@BlueClaws)



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