The Baseball Bucket List Podcast

David Tinnes is a Mets fan from Rochester, New York who found the game in 2017 after he was asked to chaperone a school field trip to Citi Field. Since that trip, David has jumped in head-first with baseball, including taking on his own year of playing catch every single day.  

Anna and David discuss what hooked him on the Mets, some of the lessons he’s learned through his catch playing journey, how to be a tourist in your own city, and how baseball truly does bring people together.

Find the complete transcript and show notes here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-149-david-tinnes/

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Since we last chatted with Matt Graifer, affectionately known as The Young Professor,  he's embarked on an extraordinary journey from the classroom to the ballpark as the in-game host for none other than The Savannah Bananas.

Just two summers ago, Matt juggled multiple roles as a full-time teacher, the on-field host for the Daytona Tortugas, and the Banananouncer. However, the Bananas' meteoric rise to fame has helped propel Matt into the world of entertainment on a full-time basis.

Anna and Matt dive into the whirlwind of the past few years and discuss what it's like to perform in front of crowds exceeding 40,000 people in a major league ballpark. It's an important conversation about camaraderie, positivity, and the transformative power of chasing your dreams.

Read the full show notes and transcript here:  https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/extra-innings-young-professor-matt-graifer/

Listen to Matt's first episode here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-050-young-professor/

Find The Young Professor Online:
Twitter: @YoungProfessorG
Facebook: @YoungProfessorG
Instagram: @youngprofessorg

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This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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David Ostrowsky is a Red Sox fan and author from the Boston area. In this episode, Anna and David explore the nostalgic charm of Fenway Park and the early 2000 Red Sox, as well as David’s latest biography on Roberto Alomar. Alomar, a once celebrated Hall of Famer known for his remarkable career as a second baseman, has recently faced a downfall due to serious allegations, leading to a ban from baseball and erasure from its history. 

Anna and David delve into the challenging aspects of idolizing athletes and the struggle fans face in separating athlete’s professional achievements from their personal failings. They also share their thoughts on the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, and their shared longing for the return of team uniforms to the midsummer classic. 

Find David Online:
Twitter: @ostrowskyauthor
Facebook: David Ostrowsky, Author
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Scott Bolohan grew up outside of Detroit and is a long-time Tigers fan, who also has a soft spot for the Yankees, thanks to his job as a Yankee Stadium Tour Guide. 

Scott played baseball his whole life, even after suffering a UCL tear in high school, and still travels to Italy each year to play a tournament with his grad school team the Oxford Kings of the British Baseball Federation. 

Scott and Anna discuss the importance of the fundamentals, arm health, and the current state of youth baseball in America. They also chat about The Twin Bill – a quarterly baseball literary journal Scott started during the pandemic. 

Read the full show notes and episode transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-147-scott-bolohan/

Find Scott & The Twin Bill Online:
Twitter: @thetwinbill | @scottbolohan
Instagram: @thetwinbill
Website: thetwinbill.com

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Josh Rawitch is the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. A long-time baseball executive, he’s spent nearly three decades in the game, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks before being tapped to run the HOF in 2021.  

Josh and Anna disucss how he got started in the baseball world, how his love for the game has changed over the years, and what it’s like to go to work at your dream job everyday. They also discuss how the Hall of Fame plays a huge role in connecting generations of baseball fans, some of Josh’s favorite exhibits, and how players react when they find out they’ve been voted into the Hall.

Find the full show notes and transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-146-josh-rawitch/

Find Josh and the HOF Online:
Twitter: @HOFprez | @baseballhall
Facebook: @baseballhall
Instagram: @baseballhall
Youtube: @baseballhall
Website: baseballhall.org

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
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Website: baseballbucketlist.com

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Sandro Prosperino is a New York Yankees fan who rediscovered his love for the game through a unique journey with his son, Kori. Sandro shares how their father-son tradition of attending baseball games across the country, particularly centered around All-Star Games, became a priceless vehicle for bonding. Visit the show notes page to read Kori’s essay about how he came to realize these trips were about way more than baseball.

Anna and Sandro also discuss how the All-Star tradition came to be, the absurd amount of walk-off wins Sandro has witnessed, what’s next for the duo, and what it’s like to be family friends with Bobby Bonilla.

Find the full transcript and read Kori's essay here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-145-sandro-prosperino/

Find Sandro Online:
Twitter: @San3man
Facebook: @sandro.prosperino

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Website: baseballbucketlist.com

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Michael Ortman is a Washington Nationals fan now living in Florida. He grew up a Senators fan and attended his first Opening Day in 1970. For the next 50 years, Michael was at every Opening Day. Even after his beloved Senators were relocated to Texas, he found a way to keep the streak alive – spanning three cities, six ballparks, and five different home teams. His half-century streak is chronicled in his book Opening Day: 50-for-50. 

Michael and Anna discuss how the streak came to be, what it was like to lose and gain a team 33 years apart, and how the 2019 World Series was the perfect cherry on top of an incredible 50 year story.   

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Website: openingday5050.com

Facebook: openingday5050

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Ethan Bryan is the author of “A Year of Playing Catch” which chronicles his project of playing catch for 365 days straight. He originally appeared in Episode 40 where he shared his entire baseball story. 

In this episode we discuss some new research which highlights the importance of play, and how the perfect storm of Covid and an increase in screen time have led to a new epidemic of isolation and loneliness, and how a simple game of catch can combat those effects.  

We also touch on some exciting things Ethan has planned for the year, including a visit to Friendly Baseball, The Rippey Ruckus, and an important presentation he’ll be giving at the Cooperstown Symposium in May. 

Find Ethan Online:
Website: https://www.ethanbryan.com/
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Twitter: @Ethan_Bryan
Facebook: @EthanBryanStories

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Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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Jason Skinner is a Cubs fan from Bourne, UK. Despite the geographical distance from the game, Jason and his family developed a deep connection to American baseball. Their household boasts a unique dynamic where each member supports a different team; his wife cheers for the Braves (and has a soft spot for the Cardinals), while their son is a Phillies fan.

 We discuss the family's baseball adventures across the United States. Having visited 39 states and numerous ballparks, they've experienced more of America than many natives. We also delve into what drew Jason to baseball, how the Cubs captured his heart, and his insights on the sport's growing popularity in the UK.

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
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Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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Mark Zubizarreta is a life-long Texas Rangers fan and the founder of Friendly Baseball in North Texas. From his early days selling hot dogs at The Ballpark in Arlington to witnessing his Rangers clinch a World Series title, Mark shares his unique perspective on what makes baseball more than just a game.

Join us as we explore the close-knit community of ballpark staff and season ticket holders, reminisce about the glory days at the old park, and discuss the transition to Globe Life Field. Mark also takes us behind the scenes of Friendly Baseball, a grassroots initiative that brings people together every Monday during the summer for pick-up baseball games. It's a story of friendship, community, and the love of the game that you won't want to miss.

View the full show notes and read the episode transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-142-mark-zubizarreta/

Find Friendly Baseball Online:
Twitter: @FriendlyBasebal
Facebook: Friendly Baseball

Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.com

This podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com