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From Pirates Fan to Reds Fan: Beryl Love, Editor and Vice President of news at the Cincinnati Enquirer, shares his experience as a Reds fan. He discusses his split allegiance between the Reds and Pirates, his favorite players including Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, Dave Parker, and Johnny Bench, and his memorable moments at Riverfront Stadium. Beryl also reflects on the transition from black and white television to experiencing the vibrant colors of baseball stadiums and the impact of AstroTurf on the game. The conversation covers various topics related to the Cincinnati Reds, including memories at Riverfront Stadium, the arrival of Ken Griffey Jr., media hype and expectations, Beryl's bobblehead collection, the importance of the Reds to the Enquirer, audience interest in the Reds, the historical relationship between the Enquirer and the Reds, and Newspapers.com and opening day history.

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In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, Jack Greiner and Randy Freking interview John Erardi, a former sports writer who covered the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss John's background as a sports writer and his experiences covering the Reds. They also talk about John's favorite interviews, the challenges of being a fan and a writer, and memorable moments with players and owners like Bronson Arroyo, Joe Oliver, Marge Schott, and Lou Piniella. The conversation covers various topics related to the Cincinnati Reds, including the history of Opening Day, the impact of Tony Perez on the Big Red Machine, and the interaction between sports writers and broadcasters. The guests share stories and anecdotes about players and events, highlighting the importance of baseball in Cincinnati and the strong connection between the team and the community.

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In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, hosts Jack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome guest Sridhar Pappu, a lifelong Reds fan and author. They discuss Sridhar's Reds fandom and how it developed, with a focus on the 1987 Reds team. Jack, Randy, and Sridhar also touch on trades in Reds history and the impact of certain players. The conversation covers various topics related to the Cincinnati Reds, including trades, players, and ballparks. The hosts and guest discuss the impact of trades on the team's success, mentioning both successful and unsuccessful trades. They also talk about the legacy of former Reds general manager Jim Bowden and his approach to building the team. The conversation then shifts to the 1968 season and the Detroit Tigers, exploring the connection between the team and the Detroit riots. The hosts share their experiences of watching the Reds play in different ballparks and discuss their favorite parks. They also mention the Immaculate Grid game and share their go-to Reds players when playing the game.

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Jack and Randy talk Reds with Cincinnati's Mayor, Aftab Pureval, before Cincinnati's 2024 Opening Day. The Mayor discusses his Reds fandom, his admiration of Chris Sabo and Barry Larkin, catching a foul ball on his first Opening Day as Mayor, the importance of Reds baseball to Cincinnati, the betting scandal of Shohei Ohtani, and his 2024 season prediction of Reds wins. All in all, a memorable episode!

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Betsy Ross, former ESPN anchor and lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan, joins Jack and Randy for an enjoyable episode that will make you laugh, think, and maybe cry. Betsy grew up as a sports fan - thanks to her mother. After breaking in, Betsy recalls working with former Red Rob Dibble at ESPN, her love of the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day holiday, her Notre Dame days and Harry Oliver's last second 51 yard field goal in 1980 for a 29-27 Irish win - "the wind stopped! "  A fascinating account of her barrier breaking career and her current stint as co-founder and president of Game Day Communications.  

Betsy was a female sports media personality and published "Playing Ball With the Boys: The Rise of Women in the World of Men's Sports" - a fascinating behind the scenes look at the role women play in sports broadcasting and reporting. 

Betsy grew up a sports fan - thanks to her mother. After breaking in, Betsy recalls working with former Red Rob Dibble at ESPN, her love of Cincinnati Reds Opening Day holiday, her Notre Dame days and Harry Oliver's last second 51 yard field goal in 1980 for a 29-27 Irish win - "the wind suddenly stopped". 

Betsy talks about the influence of CBS' Phyllis George and USA Today's Christine Brennan, and her book chronicles the legendary role of Billie Jean King. Prominent women are also featured in her book - CBS Lesley Visser, ESPN's Pam Ward

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Join Jack Greiner and Randy Freking as they discuss their Cincinnati Reds fandom, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, All-Star game memories, and why so many people love the Cincinnati Reds; or, as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati?  

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A new podcast devoted to the Cincinnati Reds. And we're going to try to answer the existential question of why so many people love the Reds or as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Our podcast will feature Reds fans from far and wide. Our guests will include authors who've written books about the Reds, celebrities who are long time Reds fans, and other notable guests.