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In this episode of Extra Innings, we catch up with Kelly and Christina Robinson, a husband-and-wife duo whose passion for baseball has taken them on countless road trips and adventures over the years. Together, theyâve visited over 182 ballparks, collected unique memorabilia like plush mascots and team caps, and shared their love for the game through the creation of CBM's newest platformâthe Minor League Nerd YouTube channel and podcast.
We dive into their most recent summer road trip, featuring stops at Northwoods League games, a visit to Winnipegâs incredible ballpark food scene, and even a Fargo woodchipper photo op. Kelly and Christina also reflect on their journey as die-hard White Sox fans, their growing interest in independent baseball, and how they continue to find joy in traveling and exploring the history and culture of the game.
Find Kelly Online:
Twitter: @MinorLeagueNerd | @kelabration | @kelstinavisits
Instagram: @theminorleaguenerd
Youtube: @minorleaguenerd
Website: curvedbrimmedia.com/minor-league-nerd
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Marc and Nate Wolpoff are a father-son duo from San Diego. Together, theyâve visited all 30 MLB ballparks, attended multiple All-Star Games, and created lifelong memories centered around the sport.
Marc and Nate share stories of their favorite baseball experiences, including catching an autographed ball during a Home Run Derby and watching future stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pete Alonso in Fall League ball. We also dive into their passion for minor league and collegiate games, and their memorabilia collection.
Find the full transcript and show notes here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-171-marc-nate-wolpoff/
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Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Jason Massopust is a life-long Brewers fan from Wisconsin who spent over two decades in a sales role for the team. We chat about his favorite memories from his 23 years with the Brewers, including the excitement of the 2008 playoff clinch, the wild final days of County Stadium (think Office Space), and what itâs like to run into local legends. We also dive into his love for baseball road trips and hear some hilarious tales from his sports travels with his friend Rob, including an epic baked potato mishap.
Find the full show notes and transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-170-jason-massopust
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Eddie Browning is a life-long baseball fan who has turned his passion into an extraordinary collection of memorabilia housed in his very own private museum. Eddieâs love for the game started as a kid watching Yankees games on black-and-white TV with his mom, and it has taken him on incredible journeys, from visiting all 30 MLB ballparks to collecting unique pieces like 832 autographed baseballs and stadium dirt from parks around the country.
Eddie shares stories of living next door to Lou Piniella, his adventures in the Dominican Republic meeting Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr., and the joys of building his baseball collection.
Find the full show notes, transcript, and museum photos here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-169-eddie-browning/
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Neil Solondz is one half of the radio play-by-play team for the Tampa Bay Rays. He shares his journey from growing up as a sports-loving kid in New Jersey to calling games for one of the most exciting teams in baseball. We dive into his unique approach to broadcasting, some of his favorite Rays memories, and the importance of creating memorable moments on the air. Neil also reflects on his experiences working in all 30 MLB ballparks, and the excitement surrounding the Raysâ new park set to open in 2028.
Find Neil Online:
Twitter: @neilsolondz
Instagram: @neilsolondz
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Solario is a life-long Giants fan originally from the San Francisco area, who now calls Honolulu, Hawaii home. He shares stories of growing up attending games at Candlestick Park, where freezing summer winds couldnât keep him away from his beloved Giants. Now, a professional illustrator, Solario talks about how his love for baseball logos and uniforms played a big part in shaping his passion for design.
We also dive into his experiences with international baseball. He's never missed a World Baseball Classic and is a huge fan of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), having visited almost every stadium in Japan. We chat about what makes international baseball so special, from the energetic fan culture to the unique atmosphere in the stands.
Solario also shares his involvement in vintage baseball leagues while living in San Francisco, playing by 1800s rules in full vintage gear, and how heâs working on starting a similar league in Hawaii.
Find Solario Online:
Instagram: @solario.art.waikiki
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Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Crystal McKenzie is a life-long Cardinals fan from St. Louis. Even though she grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she remained loyal to St. Louis thanks to her familyâs roots. Crystal shares how watching Nolan Ryan pitch in person ignited her passion for baseball and how the 1998 home run chase pulled her deeper into the game.
Now, as a mom, Crystal is on a mission to visit all 30 MLB ballparks with her family, sharing the magic of the game and teaching her daughters to love it just as much as she does. We dive into her favorite baseball memories, the joy of scoring games with her kids, and how baseball has become an incredible family tradition.
Find the full show notes and episode transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-166-crystal-mckenzie/
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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George Falkowski is a Yankee fan from New Jersey who spent a big part of his life in sports broadcasting, including ten years with NESN covering Boston sports. Despite growing up in a household that didnât root for the Yankees, George found his way to baseball and never looked back.
In this episode, we discuss what George calls âBallpark Therapyâ and why going to a ballpark feels like a much-needed escape from the stresses of life. We also dive into his most powerful baseball memoryâthe night after Thurman Munsonâs tragic deathâand how that moment still hits home.
We also hear stories from George's time in the media, his love for minor league ballparks, and what's left on the baseball bucket list.
Find the full show notes and transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-165-george-falkowski/
Find George Online:
Twitter: @GeorgeFalkowski
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Spencer Schwartz joins the show for his third appearance. Spencer, who has been a life-long Yankees fan and season ticket holder, shares his recent battle with a rare autoimmune disorder that led to the sudden loss of his eyesight.
In this episode, Spencer recounts his journey and shares how his life and love for baseball have been profoundly affected. From the initial diagnosis to the overwhelming support from the Twitter baseball community, he shares how his enduring passion for the game has helped him through this tough time.
We also discuss some touching experiences that followed, including how the Yankees fanbase rallied to ensure Spencer could attend Opening Day at Yankee Stadium despite his new challenges. Youâll also hear about how he continues to engage with the game he loves, adjusting to the realities of blindness, and how social media has been a surprising lifeline in his journey.
Find the full show notes and transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/extra-innings-spencer-schwartz/
Find Spencer Online:
Twitter: @muzixndmd
Twitter Hashtags: #UnitedByCaps #CapOfTheDay #HatTwitter
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Terry McCutchen recently found his love of lower-level baseball reignited by the newly minted Abilene Flying Bison. Anna and Terry chat about growing up in a baseball focused Texas town, the best parts of having a collegiate wood bat team in your backyard, and his favorite baseball memories.
Terry also recently started his own #catch365 journey and touches on his favorite experiences and biggest lessons learned so far.
Find the full transcript and show notes here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-164-terry-mccutchen/
Find Terry Online:
Twitter: @TBMccutchen
Instagram: @terry.mccutchen
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Eytan Saenger is a Red Sox fan currently living in the Bronx, NY. Originally from Boston, his family moved to Yankee country when he was 10 years old. Anna and Eytan discuss what it's like to be a Sox fan in the middle of Yankeeville, the Jewish connection to baseball, and how the younger generation feels about the game. They also chat about the role of music and ambient sound at the ballpark, and share some ideas for bringing even more of a community aspect to baseball.
Eytan is a passionate musician whose original music can be heard on Spotify here.
Find the full episode show notes and transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-163-eytan-saenger/
Find Eytan Online:
Twitter: @EytanSaenger
Instagram: @EytanSaenger
Spotify: Original Music
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Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Stan Cole is a life-long baseball fan from Buies Creek, NC who fell in love with the game as a kid thanks to AM radio broadcasts and NBCâs Game of The Week. Heâs also the associate athletic director for community and alumni engagement at Annaâs school, Campbell University.
Stan and Anna discuss the history of baseball at Campbell, including the surprising number of major leaguers who have come through "The Creek". They also touch on a recent trip Stan took to Cooperstown to celebrate his 60th birthday, the rich history of baseball, and the art of broadcasting.
Find Campbell Athletics Online:
Website: gocamels.com
Podcast: Tales From The Creek
Twitter: @GoCamels
Instagram: @GoCamels
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Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Rohn Brown is a Washington Nationals fan from Mechanicsville, VA, whose love of baseball got started in the 1970s thanks to the Valley League. In the mid 80s he interned for the Richmond Braves, a team that featured a few names you may have heard of, including Tom Glavine.
Rohn and Anna chat about the charming differences between collegiate wood bat leagues and minors leagues as compared to the pomp and circumstance of MLB, and how interesting it is to watch prospects at the lower levels, knowing it may be several years before they make an impact with their parent club.
Find Rohn Online:
Facebook: @rohn.brown.58
Twitter: @rohn_brown
Podcast: Lancers Past
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Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Join Anna on the concourse of Globe Life Field for the 2024 MLB All-Star Week in Arlington, Texas. In this special episode Anna interviews passionate fans from all over the country, capturing their unforgettable stories and experiences at the midsummer classic. You'll also hear from ballpark personnel about what makes the Rangers' home park unique, and hear the most famous words in Texas baseball from legendary public address announcer Chuck Morgan.
Interviews in order of appearance:
⢠Annie live from the Karbach Sky Porch
⢠Randy Wheeler live from the Balcones Speakeasy | @randy_wheelertxr
⢠Tiger Borom (Grambling State) & Joseph Eichelberger (Jackson State) live from the main concourse | @tigerborom | @throwsmoke21
⢠Sara and Brian DeMark live from the main concourse
⢠Val Ruiz (Stadium Food Girl) live from section 130 | @stadiumfoodgirl
⢠Jeff Ragauskis and Brian Spychalski live from section 130 | @bricks_behind_the_ivy
⢠Tommy Schaff live from the lower concourse
⢠Chuck Morgan live from the PA booth | @TEXPAMAN
⢠David Ostrowsky live from the main plaza | @ostrowskyauthor
⢠Reggie Duvalsaint live from the lower concourse | @regthebeerguy
⢠Sandro Prosperino live from the main plaza | @San3man
⢠Nicole Chastain live from the main plaza
Find the full show notes and transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-160-2024-mlb-all-star-week/
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
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Richard Sullivan is a Braves fan living in Louisville, Kentucky. From a young age, he had two loves in life: art and baseball. Throughout his life, he found ways to combine the two, culminating in a baseball career at one of the preeminent art schools in the country, Savannah College of Art and Design.
Richard was drafted by the Atlanta Braves while at SCAD and would go on to spend five years in the organization before eventually being released. As his baseball career was winding down, Richard was able to devote more time to his art, and is now a fine artist focusing in watercolor. His work can be found at Truist Park and the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with many other impressive locations.
Anna and Richard chat about how playing sports is like a cheat code helping athletes develop discipline that serves them well later in life, what it was like to be a professional pitcher, and how his career in sports helps him convey emotion and action in his artwork.
Find Richard Online:
Website: richardsullivanillustration.com
Instagram: @richard_sullivan_art
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Mike Ritz is a Pirates fan living in New York City. Though he was born and raised on Long Island, he became a fan of the Pirates thanks to seeing Roberto Clemente play in a game at Shea Stadium back when Mike was a kid. We chat about how a marketing job once forced him to visit each ballpark several times over, what the adult softball scene is like in New York City, and which baseball adventure Mike is looking forward to next. We also hear some funs stories about Willie Mays, Carl Yastrimeyski, Steve Lyons, and Mikeâs own father.
Find Baseball Bucket List Online:
Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Eugene McMahon is a Milwaukee Brewers fan from London, England. He found his love for baseball a little differently than many fans do, through a love of literature, thanks to a particularly captivating description of Bobby Thompsonâs âShot Heard Round the Worldâ in a novel he was reading. As he continued to delve deeper into baseball journalism and non-fiction, he wanted to understand the game he enjoyed reading about so much.
We chat about how a 2018 baseball trip to the U.S. resulted in him claiming the Brewers as his team, what he finds so fascinating about baseball and US history, his chase to visit all 30 parks, and how baseball is basically a second language.
Find Eugene Online:
Baseball Bucket List: @efm63
Email: [email protected]
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Andrew Iden is an Orioles fan living in Atlanta, GA. Originally from the Washington, DC area, Andrew became an Oâs fan at a young age, and has stayed a fan of the team even after moving out of the area. We discuss the shifting of the local fandom that took place when the Nationals came to town, Andrewâs ballpark travel, and what he finds appealing about the minor leagues. We also touch on why experiencing the lean years with your team makes the highs even more enjoyable.
Find the full show notes and episode transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-156-andrew-iden/Find Andrew Online:
Instagram: @ajiden
Website: andrewiden.com
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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In this episode of Extra Innings, we welcome back father-son duo Matt and Tom Burns. We primarily discuss their 2023 summer baseball trip through the Mid Atlantic, where they saw 20 games in 21 days. Youâll hear from Matt and Tom how the pair makes sure to hit the cultural hot spots and local institutions of every town they pass through. They also share their advice for how to make your own baseball trip a success!
Follow along on Matt's Twitter as the pair embarks on their next adventure this weekend. They're traveling through the Eastern Midwest, hitting 23 ballparks in 23 days.
Find the complete show notes and episode transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/extra-innings-matt-tom-burns/
Find Matt Online:
Twitter: @mappingthepath
YouTube: Mapping the Path
Website: mappingthepath.com
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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Gio Fraraccio is a Rays fan from the Tampa Bay area. He got started with baseball as a kid, thanks to the 1980s Cardinal broadcast team of Jack Buck and Mike Shannon. After moving to Florida in the early 2000s, Gio became a Rays fan thanks to his kids falling in love with the local team.
Gio recently completed his journey to 30 ballparks, wrapping things up at Coors Field earlier this year. We chat about his ballpark journey, an infamous 2016 World Series prediction he made, and how some advice he received as a kid from his Uncle Bob served him well one night in 2011.
Find the show notes and full transcript here: https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast/episode-155-gio-fraraccio/
Find Gio Online:
Twitter: @RaysFanGio
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Twitter: @BaseballBucket
Facebook: @BaseballBucketList
Instagram: @Baseball.Bucket.List
Website: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:
Twitter: @CurvedBrim
Website: curvedbrimmedia.comJoin us in June of 2025 for the Alaska Midnight Sun Game! Learn more at https://baseballbucketlist.com/alaska
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