In this interview with Texas A&M Corpus Christi head baseball coach, former Abilene Prairie Dog and Cooper Cougar, Scott Malone, we discuss what it was like to be raised by a legendary coach, how his baseball journey progressed and led him to the Division I coaching level, and what it's like to be the father of one of the highest ranked softball prospects in her high school class. You are sure to feel Coach Malone's love of his family, competition and the game of baseball through his engaging stories and infectious laugh. 

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I interview Abilene Flying Bison general manager John Stark and freelance photographer/reporter Brandon McAuliffe to discuss the bombshell move of both the Abilene Flying Bison and Sherman Shadowcats from the Mid America League to the Texas Collegiate League. 

Brandon and I also discuss Texas High School football, where he spends many nights in the fall. 

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Katie Woods, as Director of the National Baseball Congress World Series, discusses her role as caretaker of one of the oldest continuous sporting events in the US. Under her leadership, the tournament has seen the revival of Baseball Around the Clock as well as creative and innovative practices to grow both the tournament and its Hall of Fame. 

The list of MLB players who once played in the NBC World Series is lengthy. Katie is leading the charge to improve the information and presentation of this storied history. 

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This is the conclusion of my conversation with Scott Kirk, Executive Vice President for the new summer collegiate baseball team in Bryan, TX. Don't forget to rate and share the podcast with your friends. 

Bryan  Baseball team online:

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www.baseballinbryan.com

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Scott Kirk, formerly with the Abilene Flying Bison, is the Executive Vice President for the new Bryan franchise in the Mid America League. This collegiate summer wood bat team will begin play in 2026. You are sure to enjoy Scott's stories from his time as a sports reporter as well as working with several different baseball teams in the history of Abilene, Texas. 

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Join me as I rank the top 5 ballparks and games in several categories. I had fun creating the list based solely off of the games that my wife and I attended in person. Let me know where you agree or disagree. 

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In this episode, I visit with a pair of Abilene Flying Bison season ticket holders who gave up annual Texas Rangers' tickets to support their local collegiate summer wood bat team. As lifelong baseball fans, Tique and Stacy parlayed their multiple trips to Arlington each season into a bucket list goal of following the Rangers to all the Major League ballparks. I think you'll enjoy hearing their story. 

Music by Hunter Hutchinson. Hunter is a former student of mine. Thank you Hunter for allowing me to use your music. 

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The conclusion to a fun conversation I had with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators superfan, Mississippi's Abilene Flying Bison honorary representative, and lifelong baseball fan. In this episode, Johnny discusses his  plans and desire to travel in 2026, his dream location for collegiate summer league baseball, and how the purity and simplicity of collegiate summer ball are what draw him tot this level of the game.

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Closing song - Best Days of My Life - Hunter Hutchinson

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Part 1 of 2 with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gator Superfan and one of the Abilene Flying Bison's biggest online supporters. In this episode, Johnny discusses how he became a baseball fan and his recent trip to the Louisiana Bayou to see his beloved Gumbeaux Gators in action. You're sure to be charmed by Johnny's engaging stories and infectious laugh, all delivered with a smooth Southern accent.

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The culmination of a year long journey to see 100 baseball games in person was a visit to Wrigley Field for the 100th game. Hear of our thoughts during the year as well as highlights of the time spent in the Windy City. 

Carol also answers the question of whether we'll try this again in 2026 and if so, where would the destination be?

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Restaurants: Portillo's, Lou Malnati's, Pequod's, Giordano's, SeoulSpice, Culver's

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