Best Marc Viquez Podcasts (2025)

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Cosmic Baseball Takeover - Eric Has 40:53

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1d ago40:53

40:53

My guest this week is Stadium Journey writer Eric Has. We reflect on our recent visit to the Cosmic Baseball Takeover game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Is the Tri-City Chili Peppers brand of glow-in-the-dark baseball worth seeing when they come to a town near you?

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Dave Cottonie - Intercounty Baseball League 47:31

9d ago47:31

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My guest this week is Stadium Journey's Ontario Correspondent Dave Cottonie. He has been to every ballpark in the Intercounty Baseball League and shares his stories along with where the league is heading to as it comes off one it is most successful seasons in 2025.

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Ainsworth Field - Alan Swigonski 44:30

1M ago44:30

44:30

Author and baseball fan Alan Swigonski is my guest this week and he discusses the grassroots effort to save Ainsworth Field in Erie, Pennsylvania, and restore it back to its former glory. He has been attending games there since he was a kid over 60-years-ago and wants to see a future generations of youngers enjoy the ballpark.…

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Great Falls Voyagers - Colin McGuinn 38:25

2M ago38:25

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This week's guest is the GM of the Great Falls Voyagers Colin McGuinn. He shares his experience of working in professional sports and how that route took him to Montana. He has introduced tailgate parties at Friday and Saturday games and hopes to unveil more plans in the coming years.

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Schaumburg Boomers - Michael Larson 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

My guest this week is Michael Larson, Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Schaumburg Boomers. He tells us his journey that led to his current position with the ball club and how they do things a little differently.

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Ballpark Visits, $19 Milkshakes, and Flying Mummies 30:12

2M ago30:12

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This week's episodes looks back at recent ballpark trips to Rate Field in Chicago and Block Stadium in East Chicago, Indiana. Rate Field is known for its amazing food and party-like atmosphere and Block Stadium is a 1942 grandstand updated for the 21st Century. I also look at the Name the Team contest with the Richmond Northwoods League team debuti…

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Miesville Mudhens - Brian Meyers 31:24

3M ago31:24

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My guest is former Miesville Mudhens pitcher Brian Meyers who know helps maintain operations at the club's ballpark. The Mudhens are members of Minnesota townball, a collection of amateur baseball teams that have a long history dating back over a century.

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Down East BirdDawgs - Kris Dumschat 29:00

3M ago29:00

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My guest this week is Kris Dumschat of the Down East BirdDawgs of the Frontier League. He is the team's Director of Marketing, Promotions & Fan Experience. Dumschat is helping to build the Bird Dawgs brand, focusing on bringing not only a talented baseball team to Kinston, but also by building a top-notch family fun experience for all the surroundi…

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Watertown Rapids - Candi Churchill 42:25

3M ago42:25

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My guest this week is Candi Churchill, GM of the Watertown Rapids. The ball club plays in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and play at the Duffy Fairgrounds. Churchill is in her first season with the Rapids and has served in the same position with the Watertown Wolves of the Federal Hockey League. She tells us what the orginazation has plann…

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Bristol Blues - Jordan Scheiner 41:50

4M ago41:50

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My guest this week is the GM of the Bristol Blues Jordan Scheiner. The Blues play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League and offer an old-school atmosphere at Muzzy Field, a ballpark that has been hosting baseball since 1912. Scheiner also discusses the internship program and his experience playing baseball at Old Orchard Park in Maine.…

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Vermont Mountaineers - Brian Gallagher 25:12

4M ago25:12

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My guest this week is the GM of the Vermont Mountaineers Brian Gallagher. They are members of the New England Collegiate Baseball League and are based in Montpellier. Their home ballpark is Recreation Field and offers charm of the past and the present.

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Marion Hungry Mothers - Kelsey Marchant 28:25

4M ago28:25

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The Marion Hungry Mothers are about to begin their inaugural season this summer and GM Kelsey Marchant is my guest tonight to tell me all about it!

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Sherbrooke Expos - Max Pelletier 45:33

5M ago45:33

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My guest tonight is Max Pelletier, GM of the Sherbrooke Expos of the Ligue de Baseball Majeur du Québec. A senior amateur league in the province of Quebec. Pelletier shares his experience running a franchise out of Stad Amedee-Roy, his team's commitment to winning, and the introduction of new uniforms and its own beer.…

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Jersey Shore Blue Claws - What is a Benny? 39:58

5M ago39:58

39:58

My guests this week will explain all of it as they have taken a local term and transformed it into what could be one of the more exciting promotions at a ballpark this summer at The Shore. Jersey Shore BlueClaws VP of Communications Greg Giombarrese and Gianna Fiocco, Director of Promotions & Entertainment, sit down to tell me what it is all about.…

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Richmond Northwoods League - Matt Bomberg 40:04

5M ago40:04

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Matt Bomberg is my guest today and he talks about the brand new club coming to Richmond, Indiana, in 2026. The expansion franchise will play out of McBride Stadium and be a whole new era of baseball at the historic WPA venue. We discuss what will be done and who will be involved with the day-to-day operations in Richmond.…

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Kansas City Baseball Trip Review 38:40

6M ago38:40

38:40

I am solo this week as I talk a little baseball on my recent trip to Kansas City and Lawrence, Kansas. Do you enjoy baseball trips in early April in the Midwest or do you wait until the weather is warmer? Let me know!

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Matt Hiscox - Forest City Cobra Chickens 34:02

6M ago34:02

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Matt Hiscox is my guest and he is the media relations director and photographer for the London Majors of the Intercounty Baseball League. The team pulled off an April Fools prank that went viral when it announced they would be called the Forest City Cobra Chickens. Due to high demand, the team will rebrand for one night as the Cobra Chicken sometim…

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Up to Chat - Mike Sellers, Part II 32:54

6M ago32:54

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My guest this week is Mike Sellers, the host of the Up to Chat podcast. This is the second part of our conversation. We get into a lively banter on baseball, logo rebranding, and everything else.

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Eau Claire Express - Craig Toycen 37:27

6M ago37:27

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My guest this week is the owner of the Eau Claire Express Craig Toycen. He shares his thoughts and plans for the Express in 2025, along with his past experiences in baseball.

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Up to Chat - Mike Sellers, Part I 32:44

7M ago32:44

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My guest this week is Mike Sellers, the host of the Up to Chat podcast. We get into a lively banter on baseball, logo rebranding, and everything else. The conversation is so good that we had to break it up into two parts.

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Chris Ferara - Newark Pilots 48:51

8M ago48:51

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The head coach of the Newark Pilots Chris Ferara is my guest this week. He talks about his first year as the skipper of the team and ideas he has to raise the awareness of the club in the area.

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Mal Romanin - St. Catharines PGCBL 30:34

8M ago30:34

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Mal Romanin is my guest, the co-owner and Director of Operations for the new baseball club in St. Catharines, Ontario, begining this summer in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. Romanin is a 12-year vet in the Toronto Blue Jays communication department, and he gives us a glimpse of what to expect from his new club set to play this summer.…

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Bring the A's Back to Philly! 57:24

8M ago57:24

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Tonight's conversation is about relocating the Athletics back to Philadelphia. Does that sound crazy? Is it crazier than playing in Sacramento for three years and hoping that a ballpark in Las Vegas gets built? The A's playing in the Philadelphia market might not be as far-fetched as it sounds, and my guest, pushing for a movement with his petition…

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American Ballpark Road Trip - Nicholas Carey 1:12:43

9M ago1:12:43

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Joining me again as a guest is Nicholas Carey of American Ballpark Road Trip. He talks about his passion for creating content for his YouTube page and the equipment used to showcase various ballparks throughout the country and abroad.

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Logovember 24 - Jason Moragas 1:07:51

9M ago1:07:51

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Jason Moragas returns to the show to review the newest logos and rebranding across the world of organized baseball this off-season. We rate are three favorites and three of our least favorites on this week's episode.

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Canadian Hockey League Tour - Kevin Jordan 48:06

9M ago48:06

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We take a break from ballparks this week. Kevin Jordan is my guest tonight, and he discusses his journey to all 60 Canadian Hockey League arenas. He shares his favorite arenas, memorable moments, and his future plans.

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Timber Rattlers Fauxback & Other Merchandise 30:28

9M ago30:28

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My guests this week are from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Midwest League. Sawyer Dam, the Merchandise & Retail Manager, and Ryan Moede, the VP of Business Operations, tell me how their collection of alternate identities helps with merchandise sales for the club.

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Eric Stoller - Flag City Sluggers 33:47

10M ago33:47

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Eric Stoller of the Flag City Sluggers is my guest tonight and discusses what it is like to operate a summer collegiate team with a group of college students from the University. of Findlay The first-year Great Lakes League is based in Finlady, Ohio, and hopes to provide the area with baseball fun during the summertime.…

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Abilene Flying Bison - Terry McCutchen 57:34

10M ago57:34

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Terry McCutchen is my guest this week and we have a few things to discuss including being the president of the Abilene Flying Bison Fan Club, The Catch 365 Project, Logovember, and panned trips for the 2025 baseball season.

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Hunter Kane - Lexington Flying Pigs 45:36

11M ago45:36

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Hunter Kane is my guest tonight and he will discuss his new role as the Assistant GM of the Lexington Flying Pigs of the Old North State League. Kane talks about his past experiences this summer as well as interning for both the Hickory Crawdads and the Edenton Steamers.

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Baseball in Cuba - Phil Selig 50:13

12M ago50:13

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Phil Selig is my guest and he talks about his visits to Cuba to check out baseball stadiums.

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Saving Capital City Stadium - Chris Dorsey 48:01

12M ago48:01

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Chris Dorsey has spent his life in baseball from catching balls at Columbia Mets games, playing minor league ball in the NY Penn and Appy League, to coaching American Legion ball. He is a lifer with one goal: to save Capital City Stadium which has been in ruins for the past decade. He wants to use it for his baseball team and other events that hope…

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Bill Lockwood - Stadium Mustard 40:49

1y ago40:49

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Bill Lockwood is my guest tonight and he is the owner and janitor of Stadium Mustard. He talks about the Cleveland favorite's history and how he was able to gain its rights to the company. We talk a little about baseball as well and what ballparks you can find the mustard at during your travels.

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Jacksonville Lunatics - Joe Squillace 44:53

1y ago44:53

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Dr. Joe Squillace is my guest this week and we talk about the Jacksonville Lunatics, a baseball club that has not played since 1910. The team earned its nickname from playing in the same town as the Jacksonville Developmental Center that opened in 1851. However, were there concerns over this name, how did the team react to it, and why was chosen as…

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Texas Rangers Fan- Jeff Bates 1:00:47

1y ago1:00:47

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Texas Ranger fan Jeff Bates is my guest tonight to talk about his love of the team and its ballpark. He also shares information about his YouTube page called Texas Clubhouse. This is a great conversation between two baseball-loving guys.

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Chuck Heeman - Front Range League 32:23

1y ago32:23

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Chuck Heeman, the Western Nebraska Pioneers owner, returns as my guest with some big news. The Pioneers and five other clubs have announced the formation of the Front Range League which will be based in the I-25 corridor of Colorado. He explains the reasoning of forming the new league, along with what fans and players can expect at the ballparks ne…

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Ballpark Visits - Mark Firkins 1:03:59

1y ago1:03:59

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Mark Firkins is my guest this week and we talk about the ballparks he has been from the major leagues down to the summer collegiate leagues. There are some great small ballparks and equally impressive town support in his area of Western New York. We end the show with a talk about his baseball glove restoration called "This Old Glove"…

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Ohio State Handball - JD Orr & Max Littman 48:10

1y ago48:10

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With the Paris Olympics completed, we move away from the ballpark and onto the courts with Ohio State University handball head coach JD Orr and assistant coach Max Littman. We discuss why the sport is an afterthought in the United States, but hugely popular in Europe where fans pack arenas by the thousands and Germany has 7 divisions for its women'…

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Twin Cities Baseball - Craig Smith 1:07:54

1y ago1:07:54

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My guest this week is Craig Smith who discusses some of the great ballparks in his area, including US Bank Stadium. He discusses his recent trip to the Cape Cod League and everything else he saw along his route.

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Carolina Disco Turkeys - Greg Sullivan 33:19

1y ago33:19

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Greg Sullivan of the Carolina Disco Turkeys joins me on the podcast again to talk about his team's latest season and disappointing playoff loss. However, the off-season is here, and it is time to reflect and look forward to the future.

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Leesburg Lightning - Rich Billings 44:37

1y ago44:37

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My guest today is Rich Billings, head coach and general manager of the Leesburg Lightning. The Lightning are members of the Florida Collegiate Summer League and were founded in 2007. He talks about what makes the team click with its community and what it's like attending a game.

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Stadium on Wheels - Steven Guistolise 47:15

1y ago47:15

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My guest this week is Steven Guistolise, founder of Stadium on Wheels, a food truck that brings the stadium experience to you! He has operations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Indianapolis, Indiana. Let's see how he came about with his business concept.

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Baseball in Costa Rica - Pedro Palacios 39:18

1y ago39:18

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I am live from Costa Rica this week as I visited another ballpark. In a soccer-mad country, it is good to know one can watch a game at Estadio Antonio Escarre on Saturday afternoons. I speak with the commissioner of the Asociación Deportiva Beisbol Master Pedro Palacios briefly in this week's episode. He has plans to promote the game to more Ticos …

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Spencer Collins - Pulltab Sports 56:34

1+ y ago56:34

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Spencer Collins is my guest for the third time and a lot has changed for him since his last appearance. He is not based in the Twin Cities, works full-time for Pulltab Sports, and continues to produce content for YouTube at SAC Sports Adventures. Let's catch up with Spencer to see how every thing is going.…

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Ballpark Hunting - Michael Holsinger 48:27

1+ y ago48:27

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My guest this week is Michael Holsinger who is like a lot of us when it comes to ballparks. He plans his summers to visit as many venues across the majors and minors. He tells us about where he's been and where he is going on this week's episode of the Ballpark Hunter

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Lake County Corn Dogs - Ralph Flores 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

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Ralph Flores is my guest and he talks about the decision of his baseball club to leave the Northern League in favor of an independent schedule in 2024. How has it been early on in the season?

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Ft. Smith Marshals -Jack Misterovich & Greg Kigar 27:07

1+ y ago27:07

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Greg Kigar and Jack Misterovich are my guests this week and they talk about moving down to Arkansas from Michigan to start a new team in a new league. Will the summer heat get to them? Find out in this week's episode.

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Memorial Day Recap- Indy 500 and Indiana Fever 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

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It's Memorial Day Weekend and we recap recent visits, upcoming trips, the Indy 500 on TV, and Fever tickets on sale for $4. Check out this week's episode.

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Texarkana Rhinos - David Gest 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

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The GM of the Texarkana Rhinos David Gest is my guest tonight. The ball club began operations on March 1 as one of the founding members of the Mid-America League. Gest tells us a little bit about his journey from his home state of New Jersey to Texarkana and what to expect this season at a Rhinos game.…

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Carl Erskine & Rainy Days in Spring 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

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A short podcast on rainy days of college baseball and remembering the last Boys of Summer, Carl Erskine.