High and Inside

Welcome fans to the 13th installment of High and Inside. Today on the show, Andrew gets excited about the return of the Chicago Cubs and MLB, and talks with Travis Fitta! Travis was assigned to the Eugene Emeralds for the 2020 season, but we all know how that story goes. Listen in to learn about his coaching philosophies, the direction of player development, and his journey to becoming a professional baseball coach. If the train is coming, best get off the tracks.

Welcome fans to the 12th installment of High and Inside. Today on the show, Andrew takes credit for the 2016 World Series and talks with former Eugene Emeralds Hitting Coach, Ty Wright. Ty is a former player and coach in the Chicago Cubs organization who helped lead the Emeralds to their first title in 40 years. We dig deep into his experience as a student, player, and a coach. Buckle in.

Welcome fans to the 11th installment of High and Inside. Minor League Baseball has been cancelled, so we took a bit of a different direction and just talked it out with Eugene Emeralds General Manager, Allan Benavides. Hear from the horse's mouth about the future of the team, our 20 inning nightmare on the 4th of July, the I-5 Rivalry and much more. A quick note, this is our first ever PG-13 episode. Gather around the campfire, kids! It’s MiLB story time.

Welcome fans to the 10th installment of High and Inside. For our first milestone episode, Andrew brings on Ben Hill, Minor League Baseball business and culture writer, to talk about everything in Minor League Baseball. He’s #BenEverywhere, and shares with us some of his favorite ballparks and memories, while giving us a positive perspective on the future of Minor League Baseball. Fun facts and fun conversation await. Jump in.

Ep. 9 Candace Gingrich - PRIDE

Welcome fans to the 9th installment of High and Inside. In our special PRIDE edition of the podcast, Andrew sits down with Candace Gingrich. Candace is a LGTBQ+ social and political activist who worked nearly 20 years for the Human Right Campaign, and joined us in Eugene for our first ever PRIDE Night. Whether you’re out to everyone, someone, or no one, PRIDE is for you, too. Contact The Trevor Project Helpline at: (866) 488-7386.

Welcome fans to the 8th installment of High and Inside. Today is a special edition of the podcast. One that carries with it a message, of love and unity. Chris Singleton joins the show to share his story, his new children's book, and open conversation about the issues surrounding racism in America. We hope that our listeners can learn from his unique perspective on the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd, and the outcry for justice that followed.

Welcome fans to the 7th installment of High and Inside, the official podcast of the Eugene Emeralds. Today on the show, Andrew sits down with Ticket Sales Director, David Roth. David shares with us how he cooks a steak, what his job is, what it takes to make it in the world of sports business, and shares stories with us about his life in Montana.

Welcome fans to the 6th installment of High and Inside, the official podcast of the Eugene Emeralds. Today on the show, Andrew talks with Community Relations Director, Anne Culhane. As a woman working in sports, Anne is able to share her unique perspective on the importance of sports teams being advocates in their local communities. Be sure to check out MiLB’s Feeding America fundraising initiative!

Welcome fans to the 5th installment of High and Inside, the official podcast of the Eugene Emeralds. Today on the show, Andrew catches up with Sean Barry. Sean was a Chicago Cubs prospect that played for the Ems in 2018. He retired from the game to start RAK Coffee Company, a coffee company with a mission to give back. Tons of fun stories in this one. Don’t miss out.

Welcome fans to the 4th installment of High and Inside, the official podcast of the Eugene Emeralds. Today on the show, Andrew questions why anyone would think we need less sports and sits down with Chris Bowers. Chris and Andrew work together for much of the Summer, conducting the majority of the stadium operations in PK Park. Chris shares with us his experience opening a new stadium in Amarillo, some opening day nightmares, who in the front office can grow the best mustaches and much more.