What is Jack Delongchamps's actual job? In this episode, we continue our hilarious and insightful conversation with the man behind "Pencil Talk" to unpack his unique career path in college baseball media. Jack pulls back the curtain on his relentless hustle and how he's turned his passion into a profession.

We dive into his favorite memories from covering the College World Series in Omaha, from closing down bars with legendary broadcasters to interviewing a fan who caught a home run in his hat. It's a deep dive into the community, camaraderie, and pure joy that makes college baseball so special.

In this episode, we cover:

* 🎙️ The Portfolio Career: Jack breaks down his four(!) current jobs: On-field reporter for D1 Baseball, co-host of the 11.7 Podcast, founder of Pencil Talk, and his new role as a College Baseball Product Owner for 643 Charts.

* 🏟️ Omaha Memories: The best moments from the last two College World Series, including a legendary post-national championship hug with Tony Vitello and the story behind a viral interview with a young fan in left field.

* 🌧️ Rain Delay Antics: What really happens in the press box during a weather delay? Jack recounts playing paper ball football with ESPN's Mike Monaco, Mike Rooney, and Mike Ferrin.

* 🤝 The College Baseball Brotherhood: Why the sport is filled with "good people" and how building genuine relationships with coaches and media figures has shaped his journey.

* ⚾ JUCO's Growing Impact: A discussion on the increasing visibility and importance of junior college players in the D1 landscape and how the transfer portal benefits them.

* 🏈 A Random Football Question: We find out what position Jack would play in a locker room football game (and the story behind the bizarre question).

Tune in for a story-filled episode that celebrates the unpredictable, people-driven world of college baseball.

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