Disclaimer: the thoughts and opinions of Ryley Widell do not reflect those of his employer, the Boise Hawks.

They do however reflect those of Jack and Russell! We took a trip out to Boise, Idaho and made sure we got the scoop on all the cool stuff going on with the Baconators (as the Boise Hawks are sometimes called).

"Take Me Home, Country Roads", also known simply as "Country Roads", is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver. It was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at number two on Billboard's US Hot 100 singles for the week ending August 28, 1971. The song was a success on its initial release and was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 18, 1971, and Platinum on April 10, 2017.[3] The song became one of John Denver's most popular songs. It has continued to sell, with over 1.6 million digital copies sold in the United States.[4]

Get your nicest bowl and shiniest spoon because it's time to throw down on your favorite cereal as the Breakdown Boys make their way to Battle Creek, Michigan to visit the home of the Battle Jacks.

Put your freaking hooves in the air as this week the Breakdown Boys visit one of the horse racing capitols of the world and check out the Lexington Counter Clocks. Featuring an interview with Team President Justin Ferrarella and Director of Baseball Operations Nick Bean.

If one Rockies affiliate wasn't enough, how about a second one? This time in New England, though.

Catch the California Zephyr out west (or east, depending where you're at) and hop off in eastern Iowa as the Breakdown Boys discover all the lovely bits of the Burlington Bees. Featuring an interview with Bees GM Tad Lowary.

I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
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I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.
I will not say too much about Breaking Bad.

There's no train from Chicago to Madison but that won't stop the Breakdown Boys because NO FEAR: THERE'S A BUS! Hop that Greyhound and mash some curds because this week Jack and Russell are hitting up Warner Park to check out the Madison Mallards. Featuring an interview with Creative Services Manager Brent Bartels.

Step kneedeep into the Minor Breakdown lore as this week we check out Minor Breakdown: The Lost Episode (because the team shut down before the episode came out and we didn't publish it until now)

Grab a craft beer and ride that bike with no handlebars, the Breakdown Boys are in one of America's top cycling cities as they check out the Missoula PaddleHeads. Featuring an interview with manager Michael Schlact.