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Republished During Winter Break: Amanda Brennaman, wife of former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, shares her love for the Cincinnati Reds and her experiences as a fan. Growing up in Ashland, Kentucky, Amanda listened to Reds games on the radio and attended games with her family. She became a fan of players like Pete Rose and Paul O'Neill and has fond memories of the 1990 Reds team. 

Amanda also discusses her career, her interactions with Marty and Joe Nuxhall, and how her perspective as a fan changed after getting to know them personally. Ms. Brennaman discusses her experience as a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the behind-the-scenes knowledge she gained as the spouse of Marty Brennaman. She talks about how her perspective as a fan changed after learning insider information and emphasizes the importance of not knowing all the inner workings of a favorite baseball team. 

Amanda also shares her favorite ballparks and announcers, as well as her thoughts on Marty's controversial comments and his decision to shave his head after a winning streak.