Best Shantz Podcasts (2025)

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Bobby Shantz (1952 AL MVP) 33:51

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(This episode was recorded in 2024). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! From the dusty sandlots of Pottstown, PA to the storied ballparks that served as the backdrop to his remarkable career, 98 year old baseb…

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Unification vs Divide & Conquer - Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News 38:23

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Send us a text "Unification and hope or divide and conquer." The speakers explore the themes of unification and hope versus division and hate, particularly in the context of recent violent events and societal issues. They discuss the energy of hate and anger, the importance of detachment from moral issues, and how personal loyalty and responsibilit…

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 2:17:30

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We continue catching up with the legacy sequels from 2025 and are donning our hot slickers and hats to chat about I Know What You Did Last Summer. You'll hear what we think of the lead actors and characters and why they work for this film, why we think bringing back legacy actors from the original '97 hit was a good idea including the surprise endi…

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Ep 89- Christmas Bird Count (Feat. Beth MacCallum) 1:03:34

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The Christmas Bird Count is North Americas longest-running citizen science project, where volunteers count birds to identify population trends and species distribution. Biologist Beth MacCallum has been part of the Hinton bird count for the past 39 years and stops by to chat about the count and some of the finds and changes in the Hinton area over …

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How to stay POSITIVE while Integrating the Challenges of Life - Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News 41:07

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Send us a text "This is a hottie...It's about the energy of integration." Adapting to new environments and cultures and emphasizing the importance of integrating lessons from different experiences through immigration, integration, and personal growth. "How do I integrate with Spirit?" The conversation also touches on the impact of expectations on e…

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Karate Kid: Legends 2:13:18

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We continue catching up with the legacy sequels of 2025 as we slice first and slice hard talking about Karate Kid: Legends. You'll hear the many questions we have about the opening of this film and if Mr. Han is, in fact, the legend Mr. Han we knew from 2010, the positive and negative reactions we had to this movie's time efficiency which oddly hel…

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Ep 88- 6 Minute Costa Rica Recap 6:01

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Just got home from a Costa Rica vacation. Cristina and Casey help highlight some of the trip! Pura VidaBy George Shantz

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Navigating Holiday Energies: Staying Grounded 36:44

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Send us a text The energetic shifts that occur during the holiday season and how to navigate them with awareness and sensitivity. They explore the importance of recognizing one's own feelings versus those of others, especially during emotionally charged times. The discussion emphasizes the practice of relaxation, magnanimity, and self-reflection as…

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Final Destination: Bloodlines 2:13:54

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Hollywood isn't finished with four different series that we've previously covered and our professionalism dictates it's time to take catch up and take care of some business. We start with the first movie released this year and possibly the number one of these films in our hearts with Final Destination: Bloodlines, released just this past May. You'l…

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Ep 87- Searching For Sasquatch (Feat. Cameron Crawford) 1:20:00

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Cameron Crawford returns to the podcast to update us on his Sasquatch search! Cameron and his research partner, Josh, have been traveling throughout Alberta in search of Bigfoot and following up on sightings and leads around the province. On this episode we dig into some possible sightings, the facts for and against the existence of Sasquatch and w…

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Juan Marichal (HOF 1983) 41:03

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(This episode was recorded in 2025). This episode is especially meaningful for me. Years ago, I painted a portrait of my father-in-law’s favorite player, Juan Marichal, in his iconic high-kick windup. Today, that same painting hangs in Marichal’s home—and I had the honor of sitting down with him for this conversation. From 1960–1975, Juan Marichal …

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Jon Miller (HOF 1998) 29:53

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Jon Miller, the longtime voice of the San Francisco Giants has been broadcasting major league baseball games for nearly 50 years. For 2 d…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Cal Ripken Jr. (HOF 2007) 45:03

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! As a 15 year old freshmen, he stood 5’7 and weighed 128 pounds. He batted 9th on his Aberdeen High School Team and finished the season hi…

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Demystifying the "Ascension" Process 31:15

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Send us a text "We're all ascending." In this episode, the hosts discuss their insight into the "Ascension" process, exploring its definition, implications for mind, body, and spirit, and practical ways to navigate this transformative journey. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness, spiritual guidance, and recognizing the interconnectednes…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Carl Erskine (1955 Brooklyn Dodgers) 27:45

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(This episode was recorded in 2021). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! There are only 2 living members of the Brooklyn Dodgers who played in and won the 1955 World Series; pitchers Roger Craig and Carl Erskin…

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Ep 86- 2025 Hunting Season Adventures (Feat. Matthew Ritchie and Jeff) 2:55:08

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This is the longest episode of the podcast to date and things get a little wild! The lively Matthew Ritchie from "The Next Chapter" stops by to chat about his adventurous 2025 fall hunting season. Matthew and Scott Sunderwald hand out some great hunting advice and recount some exciting hunting stories. Jeff is also back on the show and helps us wit…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Bob Costas (HOF 2018) 39:13

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Bob Costas has hosted 12 Olympics, 7 Super Bowls, 7 World Series, 10 NBA Finals, has won 29 Emmys (more than any other sportscaster in hi…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Jim Palmer (HOF 1990) 27:53

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Jim Palmer won 268 games in his big league career. He appeared in 6 World Series and won 3. He was a 3x Cy Young Award winner, 4x Gold Gl…

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Unlocking the Power of Intuition for New Relationships: A Conversation with Illa Lynn 41:35

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Send us a text "It was partly intuition and secondly faith." In this conversation, Ms. Illa Lynn, a relationship life coach, shares her insights on the importance of intuition in relationships, the journey of self-discovery, and the role of empathy. "I want them to have that enthusiasm." She discusses how personal experiences shape our understandin…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Dave Parker (HOF 2025) 30:30

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(This episode was recorded in 2022 and re-released when Dave Parker was elected to the Hall of Fame). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Breaking news: Thrilled to announce tonight the Classic Era Baseball Com…

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Ep 85- Conversations with Casey 14:01

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4 year old Casey sits down for a chat about hunting season, monster trucks and he even tells a few jokes!By George Shantz

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Dale Murphy (Braves HOF) 38:06

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Dale Murphy was a 7X All-Star, 2X NL MVP, 5X Gold Glove winner, 4X silver slugger award winner. He finished his 18 year career with 2,111…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Tom Hamilton (HOF 2025) 43:10

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(This episode was recorded in December, 2024). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! On this month's episode I’m honored to talk with a man who has been the heartbeat of Cleveland baseball for 35 years—Tom Hamilt…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Billy Williams (HOF 1987) 38:14

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! On this episode Hall of Famer and Chicago Cub legend Billy Williams joins me to talk about the day in 1956 he found out he was going to b…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Nancy Faust (White Sox Organist) 26:49

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! From 1970-2010 Nancy Faust was the organist for the Chicago White Sox. She was a trailblazer who made music an integral part of the ballp…

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NEED for human DIGNITY, SELF-RESPECT, & a Journey of GROWTH - Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News 54:01

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Send us a text Explore the balance of opposing forces in life, the complexities of navigating religious freedom and cultural change, the importance of communication in global dynamics, the race for technological dominance, and the significance of embracing change and personal power. They emphasize the need for human dignity, self-respect, and the j…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Series Pitch a Sequel 1:42:28

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It's time to settle the score and pitch some sequels to the cult classic series, A Nightmare on Elm Street! You'll hear that both of your fearless hosts have come in doing their additional homework but have vastly different interpretations of that homework, which of us tried to connect our pitch to modern day technology and which of our pitches con…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Rocky Colavito (Indians HOF) 22:21

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(This episode was recorded in 2024). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Rocky Colavito finished his career with 374 HR's and he played in 9 All-Star Games. Now 90 years young, Rocky joins me on this episode to…

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Ep 84- BIGHORN SHEEP of the Northern Rockies (Feat. Paul Chambers) 1:20:14

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Paul Chambers, the Northern Director of the Wild Sheep Foundation of Alberta, stops by for a chat on this episode! Paul, a Cadomin resident, talks about some of the great work that the foundation is doing to help the Bighorn Sheep herds in Alberta. The foundation promotes and funds practices from disease awareness to habitat management in efforts t…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Bobby Richardson (1958 New York Yankees) 30:53

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Bobby Richardson joins me on this week's episode of the Lost Ballparks podcast. Richardson was the 2nd basemen for the NY Yankees from 19…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Johnny Bench (HOF 1989) 10:22

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(This episode was recorded in 2023). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Extra Innings Episode: Johnny Bench joins me on this episode to talk about the first MLB game he ever attended, memories of Cincinnati's …

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Ozzie Smith (HOF 2002) 33:14

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(This episode was recorded in 2023). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Ozzie Smith, "The Wizard of Oz" was a 15X All-Star, World Champion, 13X Gold Glover, NL Silver Slugger and a first ballot baseball Hall o…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: John Asalon (Cincinnati Reds Grounds Crew) 38:50

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! John Asalon was a member of the Cincinnati Reds grounds crew at Riverfront Stadium from 1972-1979. He had a front row seat for some of th…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Rico Petrocelli (Red Sox HOF) 40:49

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(This episode was recorded in 2022). We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Red Sox Hall of Famer Rico Petrocelli joins me on this episode to talk about the 1967 "Impossible Dream" Boston Red Sox, his memories of …

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Fred Lynn (Red Sox HOF) 30:55

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Originally recorded in 2023. We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Fred Lynn was a 9X All-Star and the first player in baseball history to win Rookie of the Year, MVP and a Gold Glove in the same year! He joins m…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Jon Miller (HOF 1998) Returns 38:38

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Originally recorded in 2023. We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Jon Miller, the longtime voice of the San Francisco Giants makes his return visit to Lost Ballparks. His first appearance on the podcast quickly …

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Rod Carew (HOF 1991) 26:47

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Originally recorded in 2022. We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Rod Carew was a lifetime .328 hitter. He finished his 19 year career with 3,053 hits, was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1967, an 18X All-Star - al…

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Maturing through CONFLICT & a constantly CHANGING Earth - Spiritual Perspectives - Discerning News 41:31

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Send us a text The rising tensions in political spheres, the nature of control and power, and the importance of maturity in handling conflicts are some of the topics shared in this week’s episode. We reflect on our personal growth through challenges and the collective action needed to address climate change. We emphasize the significance of communi…

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Best of Lost Ballparks: Dave Van Horne (HOF 2011) 36:04

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Originally recorded in 2022. We’re curating the most downloaded episodes for new listeners discovering Lost Ballparks. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for being part of this incredible community! Dave Van Horne was the play-by-play voice for the Montreal Expos, from their inception in 1969 - 2000. He joins us to talk about those early Expo…

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Freddy vs. Jason (Again) 1:18:44

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It won't be a giant battle to the death for your fearless podcast hosts as we agree quite a bit on what works about the 2003 sequel, Freddy vs. Jason. You'll hear all our thoughts for a second year in a row for this film but only from the Freddy point of view including the inciting incident that starts this movie, almost nothing about the cornfield…

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Ep 83- COUGARS of the Northern Rockies 1:20:43

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Cougars are one of the apex predators of the Northern Rockies and the mascot of Hinton! On this episode, George and Scott chat about cougar habitat, mountain lion encounters, some wild cougar facts and a few things to keep in mind while you are in the bush. Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockie…

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A Healing Journey Beyond Death with Ryan McCormick 36:44

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Send us a text Exploring near-death experiences and the afterlife, this week’s guest Ryan McCormick of Outer Limits of Inner Truth podcast is driven by his insatiable curiosity and personal loss. He discusses the importance of metaphysical journalism in understanding grief and the various perspectives on death. The dialogue emphasizes the significa…