The Freshman Parking Lot

We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by discussing the evolution of equipment in sports and how it has raised the bar in terms of performance.

Would you Rather:  Chris Gaines or The Kid

When in Rome:  When the Saints go Marching in

Did you Know:  Ooolllldddd records

Just shares his experience of completing the American Birkebeiner last week up in Hayward and we are joined by Karen Gefvert to talk about the recent Wolf hunt that was held in Wisconsin.

Would you Rather:  Watch or hunt

When in Rome:  The condiment king

Did you Know:  The meaning of the word Birkebeiner

Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a huge contract, and he’s not the only one cashing in on that payday.  We dig into Big League Advance and the deals they sign with minor leaguers hoping they pan out.  Quick error correction, Brian meant to say that George Mikan played for the Minneapolis Lakers.

Would you Rather:  Extreme weather

When in Rome:  Wolf hunting

We have Brian’s all-time favorite college athlete on the show today to talk about her experiences of being a student-athlete at the collegiate level during the pandemic.

Would you Rather:  Reliving “glory days”

When in Rome:  Mud rooms

Did you Know:  Biathlon specifics

It’s Super Bowl Sunday and this is our version of a pre-game show!  Everyone breaks down the game, we breakdown Super Bowl Sunday and how you choose to spend and eat your way through this important day on the calendar!

Would you Rather:  Super Bowl parties

When in Rome:  Peeling oranges

Did you Know:  NFL players as actors

This week we discussed the fact that nobody was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame and then paid tribute to the 9 Hall of Fame players and 1 manager who have passed away in the last year.

Would you Rather:  Breakfast food

When in Rome:  Wash your hands

Did you Know:  The moon is how big?

This week along with our good friend and special guest Jaysen Yoder, we cast our votes and make our case for who we think should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in the class of 2021, we also talked about Sarah Thomas who will become the first woman to ever officiate a Super Bowl.

Would You Rather:  NFL broadcast booths

When in Rome:  Favorite card game

This week we visit with Chris Schwab, the Assistant General Manager of the St. Paul Saints baseball team.  There are lots of good minor league baseball stories shared with a behind the scenes look!

Would You Rather:  Ballpark Food

When in Rome:  Duck, Duck, GREY DUCK

Did you Know:  Some Saints history...like waaaay back!

Sometimes people say dumb things, heck, we've even done it once before, but when your audience is millions and you also get paid millions, more people tend to notice the dumb things you say.  Check out this episode on some of the dumb things coaches have said recently.

Would You Rather-Heisman or Natty

When in Rome-Sundays without the Packers

This week is a little longer episode, but it is worth every second!  We visited with the recently retired Bullpen Catcher from the Milwaukee Brewers, Marcus "Koos" Hanel.  The stories, experiences, and generosity of Marcus are truly entertaining and inspiring.  Give it a listen/watch and be sure to pass this episode on to anyone you think may enjoy it, this one is a gem!