The Cincinnati Reds have a rich history—Big Red Machine, Hall of Famers, and yes, some of the finest second basemen the game has ever seen. In this episode of Swinging for the Fences, Hollywood takes the lead as we head to the Queen City to talk about the players who turned double plays into works of art.

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Baseball history is loaded with big bats, smooth scoops, and corner infield legends. This week on Swinging for the Fences, Hollywood and Coach Coffee are stepping on the bag and tipping their caps to some of the greatest first basemen to ever play the game — and then heading to the Steel City to celebrate the black-and-gold pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In this episode, we go around the horn with a two-part trivia challenge: first, a lineup of notable first basemen who changed the game with their gloves and their bats. Then, it’s on to PNC Park to test your knowledge of Pittsburgh baseball history, from Honus Wagner to the We Are Family Bucs.

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🎙 Down on the Farm: Minor Leaguers, Dollar Dog Night, and Fun on the Farm

Hollywood and Coach are back in the dugout for a special episode celebrating the heart and hustle of the minor leagues. From record-breaking home run hitters to the legends of the Delmarva Shorebirds, this episode is packed with trivia, laughs, and a whole lot of love for life “down on the farm.”

Coach and Hollywood recap their recent trip to a Shorebirds game (yes, Hollywood did get to go on the field), share some new baseball jokes, and challenge listeners with two rounds of trivia—one about minor league legends and one all about Delmarva’s finest.

Whether you're a prospect watcher, a mascot fan, or just here for the peanuts and punchlines, this episode is for you.

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Minor League Legends & Records

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In this special episode of Swinging for the Fences, Coach Coffee is joined by cohost Bubblegum—because Hollywood is out at practice—to celebrate the power, precision, and passion of women’s college softball. From record-setting legends like Jocelyn Alo and Debbie Doom to Texas’s dominant 2025 WCWS run, it’s two full rounds of trivia that will test even the most dedicated fans.

We’ve got softball jokes, strikeout stats, grand slam history, and the energy of a championship dugout. Don’t forget to grab your seeds from Smackin’ Seeds using the link in the show notes—and share this one with your teammates!

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Omaha isn’t just a dot on the map — it’s where college kids become legends and legends learn to hit breaking balls under pressure. In this episode, Coach Coffee and Hollywood take you on a road trip through the College World Series, spotlighting MLB stars who got their start under the bright lights of Omaha. From Texas to Vandy, from fastballs to final outs, we’ve got two rounds of trivia, plenty of laughs, and enough baseball nerdery to make your Little League coach proud. Batter up!

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Hollywood’s back behind the plate—and this week, he's taking us inside his travel baseball season! From foul balls to tournament wins, he’s giving us the full catcher’s-eye view (and explaining how it feels to get hit by three fouls in one inning 😬).

We’re sliding into some trivia about legendary catchers and the Baltimore Orioles, including stories about Yogi Berra, Adley Rutschman, and Brooks Robinson—aka “The Human Vacuum Cleaner.”

With two rounds of questions, three baseball jokes, and lots of laughs, this episode is a fastball right down the middle for fans of all ages.

Grab your glove, warm up your brain, and don’t forget: Two rounds. Seven questions each. Keep your own scorebook.

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Baseball isn’t just about home runs and strikeouts—it’s also about the wild, wacky, and sometimes mischievous mascots that keep the crowd entertained! In this episode of Swinging for the Fences, Hollywood and Coach Coffee are diving into the funniest, most famous, and most infamous mascots in baseball history.

Who’s been ejected from a game for messing with an umpire? Which mascot has tackled a fan WWE-style? And why do Milwaukee’s Racing Sausages take their job way too seriously? We’ve got two rounds of trivia packed with furry fan-favorites, plus three brand-new baseball jokes to keep you laughing along the way!

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In this episode, we break down the legends of the strikeout, from Nolan Ryan’s record 5,714 Ks to the filthiest sliders in baseball history. Plus, we’ve got some weird and wacky strikeout trivia—like how a single pitcher once struck out five batters in one inning and why Reggie Jackson was both a home run hero and the all-time strikeout leader!

And of course, we’ll kick things off with three brand-new baseball jokes to keep the dugout laughing!

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Get ready to step up to the plate with Swinging for the Fences! In this debut episode, Coach Coffee and Hollywood bring the heat with three hilarious baseball jokes before diving into two rounds of Opening Day trivia. From presidential first pitches to record-breaking home runs, we’re covering all the best moments from baseball’s most exciting day of the year!

How much do you know about the legends and history of Opening Day? Play along, test your knowledge, and see if you can hit a home run with your trivia skills! Plus, stick around for some fun baseball banter and surprises along the way.

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