Best Paul Caputo Podcasts (2025)

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Gary SouthShore RailCats 39:17

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The Gary SouthShore RailCats play in a unique corner of northwest Indiana where baseball, railroads, and Lake Michigan merge, and where they exist in a time zone different from the rest of their state. Their scrappy cat-based identity reflects the region and the realities of independent baseball. Guests include: Andrew Mild, broadcaster, Gary South…

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Québec Capitales 38:49

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The Québec Capitales are carrying on a storied tradition of baseball in Canada's French-speaking province. The independent team has been around for more than a quarter century with a brand that has come to represent the entire region. Guests include: Michel LaPlante, former player, manager, GM, and owner, Québec Capitales Dan Simon, Studio Simon: w…

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Lincoln Saltdogs 43:05

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The Lincoln Saltdogs, an independent professional team in the American Association, are named for a unique feature in the landscape of Nebraska—which used to be a vast inland sea. Guests include: Elijah Herbel, Lead Producer, Lincoln Saltdogs, Insta @herbel_essences Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball…

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NoCo Prospectors 42:54

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The collegiate summer-level NoCo Prospectors are named for the traditional sense of prospectors—mining for gold—as well as the fact that the team is made up of younger players, or prospects. Guests include: Preston Munsch & Rochelle Reynolds, NoCo Prospectors, website Matt West, Designer, Black Box Merch Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net…

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"The Life of a Pirate (Fan)" - with Phil Turner 36:57

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Episode 74. I chat with my good friend, Phil Turner. We take a yearly road-trip together in July that we call "Baseballicity". We chat about that, about him being a Pirates fan, and plenty of other baseball stuff in this episode. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day…

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Bradenton Marauders 52:56

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The Florida State League's Bradenton Marauders pay tribute to their parent club in Pittsburgh with a pirate-themed brand, but make no mistake, the identity is completely their own. Guests include: Craig Warzecha, GM, Bradenton Marauders Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Matt Frick, Curator, St. Augustine Pirate and T…

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Baseballpalooza Ride Along: The Gang Goes to Michigan 58:53

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It's that most wonderful time of year: the Baseballpalooza ride along! This year the gang visited the Malmo Oat Milkers of South Bend, Great Lakes Loons, West Michigan Whitecaps, and Joliet Slammers. Join Fish, Scuba, Ron, Mealey, Pearlman, Jon, Shady, Hirte, Zim, and your host Paul on a wondrous four-day adventure! Plus Dan Simon with a Studio Sim…

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Schaumburg Boomers 56:11

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The Schaumburg Boomers are named for prairie chickens, a distinctive bird that once dominated the landscape of the midwest. The Curved Brim Media meetup included a stop in Schaumburg, so we'll check in live from the game. Guests include: Michael Larson, GM, Schaumburg Boomer Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger A…

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"Speedway Classic" - with Tim Abbott & Matt Sellers 53:17

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Episode 73. Today I'm talking about the Speedway Classic! I chat with Tim Abbott, and my brother, Matt, and we all discuss our experiences and thoughts from the Speedway Classic in Bristol! Ed Rivera, of the Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast, comes on at the end to share some fun facts about Bristol Motor Speedway. Instagram - @timabbott2112, @matt_w_sell…

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Keene Swamp Bats 54:25

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The Keene Swamp Bats play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Their name derives from the bats who feast on mosquitoes found in the swamplands adjacent to the team's ballpark. Guests include: Kevin Watterson, President/GM, Keene Swamp Bats Joe Tolman, Bulldog Design, website Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_sim…

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Boulder 64s 42:53

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The collegiate summer-level Boulder 64s were founded as the Boulder Collegians in 1964. Under new management and in a new league, the team has a new brand. Guests include: Preston Munsch & Rochelle Reynolds, Boulder 64s, website Matt West, Designer, Black Box Merch Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball …

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Gastonia Ghost Peppers 58:49

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The Gastonia Ghost Peppers, an independent professional team in the Atlantic League, played with seven different identities in 2024, then let fans vote on which one should be the permanent brand. Guests include: Nick Matarese, The Barn Creative Ed Currie, PuckerButt Pepper Company, puckerbuttpeppercompany.com Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimo…

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Erie Moon Mammoths 50:18

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When John's Oliver's HBO show Last Week Tonight offered to rebrand one minor league baseball team, 47 clubs volunteered for the honor with very little idea what they were signing up for. The Erie SeaWolves were selected, and just weeks later, the Erie Moon Mammoths were born. The name is a tribute to a mammoth skeleton discovered by diver George Mo…

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Great Lakes Loons 50:29

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The Great Lakes Loons, High-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, play just above the ball of the thumb on the Michigan mitten. They're named for a bird that has creepy red eyes and is known for a mournful call that is often heard in movies. Guests include: Chris Munkdhenk, GM, Great Lakes Loons AJ Chlebnik, naturalist & Michigan native Dan Simon…

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A Day in Denver with Erik the Peanut Guy 53:22

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Minor League Baseball royalty Erik "the Peanut Guy" Mertens visited Colorado, and we spent the day checking out the Denver Bears defunct ballpark, a Colorado Rockies game, the National Ballpark Museum, and the Sundae Helmet Hall of Fame! Erik "The Peanut Guy" Mertens, Tri-City Dust Devils, Twitter @ItsErikMertens National Ballpark Museum, ballparkm…

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Hudson Valley Renegades 56:22

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The Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have had a brand based on a raccoon for more than three decades. Guests this week include: Will Young, Assistant GM, Hudson Valley Renegades Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy Find the Baseball By Design …

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"2025 NCAA QB Rankings" - with Evan Etheridge 51:44

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Episode 72. Today I'm chatting with Evan Etheridge and we're ready for the upcoming college football season, so to get even more ready for it, we do our 2025 NCAA QB Rankings! We find out that ranking college football QB's is a lot more challenging than ranking NFL QB's! X/Twitter - @evanaetheridge Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://u…

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Crystal Coast Booty Divers 59:11

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The collegiate summer level Morehead City Marlins having been pushing boundaries for a few years, with the latest entry in a parade of double entendres being the Crystal Coast Booty Divers. Guests include: Buddy Bengel, Owner, Morehead City Marlins Brian Begley, Designer, iambrianbegley.com Matt Frick, Curator, St. Augustine Pirate and Treasurer Mu…

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Delmarva Shorebirds 51:56

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The Delmarva Shorebirds, Single-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, play in a part of the country named for three states. Guests this week include: Chris Bitters, GM, Delmarva Shorebirds Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagr…

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Fill It Up Regulars (Sussex County Miners) 52:08

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The Sussex County Miners, an independent professional team in the Frontier League, unveiled an alternate identity that honors one of New Jersey's quirkiest quirks—it's the only state in the union where it's illegal to pump your own gas. The team will play select games as the Fill it Up Regulars. Guests include: The independent York Revolution play …

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"NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025" 26:46

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Episode 71. Today I'm reviewing the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, and projecting what will happen the rest of the way. If you're not already watching it, do yourself a favor and tune into the rest of this year's tournament... you won't regret it. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seiz…

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York Revolution 48:18

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The independent York Revolution play in a central Pennsylvania town that lays claim to the title of the nation's first capital—but their identity is more about industry than patriotism. Guests this week include: Eric Menzer, Vice Chairman, York Revolution Phil Broder, Kite Maker, Facebook Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_…

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Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 53:48

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The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have a classic name and a brand that they have expanded with a number of recent alternate identities. Guests this week include: Rob Zerjav, President/CEO Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Howard Aprill, Naturalist, Wehr Nature Center Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design …

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Marion Hungry Mothers 54:56

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The brand-new collegiate summer level Marion Hungry Mothers are name for an almost definitely apocryphal legend of a mom and her child running for their lives. Guests include: Terry Hindle, Managing Partner, Marion Hungry Mothers Brittain Peck, Illustrator Kevin Mcdonald, Hungry Mother State Park Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta …

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Live from Georgia with Dan Simon, Anna DiTommaso, and Ranger Amy 53:11

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Ride along with designer Dan Simon, host of the Baseball Bucket List podcast Anna DiTommaso, and Ranger Amy on the annual road trip affectionately known as AnnaDannaPalooza. This year we dodge Georgia raindrops in Atlanta, Columbus, and Rome to sneak in four games (and a trip to the Georgia Aquarium) in 48 hours. Guests include: Dan Simon, Studio S…

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Norfolk Tides 36:40

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The Triple-A Norfolk Tides switched from a traditional brand to one based on a Neptune seahorse just over a decade ago. The new brand tells a number of stories about the ecology and the culture of Virginia's Tidewater region. Guests include: Joe Gregory, General Manager, Norfolk Tides Sarah Peterson, Naturalist Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosi…

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Rochester Red Wings 52:18

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The Triple-A Rochester Red Wings are one of the longest-tenured teams not only in Minor League Baseball, but all of sports. The team pre-dates a certain hockey team of the same name by two years. Guests include: Naomi Silver, President, CEO, COO, Rochester Red Wings Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Ranger Amy Burnet…

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Fresno Grizzlies (and Tacos) 58:29

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The Fresno Grizzlies have a brand based on an iconic, extinct animal that is featured on the California state flag, the California Grizzly. Additionally, they are innovators in alternate brands, launching the MiLB food frenzy with their groundbreaking Tacos identity. Guests include: Jonathan Bravo, Director, Marketing & Communications, Fresno Grizz…

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Hub City Spartanburgers 54:53

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The brand new High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers is the Hub City Spartanburgers, who play in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Their burger-based brand gets into all the condiments, and then some! Guests include: Tyson Jeffers Hub City Spartanburgers Steve, Beacon Drive-in website Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find…

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Ben Hill of Minor League Baseball 56:20

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As we launch the 2025 baseball season, longtime Minor League Baseball reporter and commentator Ben Hill stops by to discuss new logos, minor league baseball culture, and Weird Al Yankovich. Find Ben Hill here: Show Before the Show podcast MiLB News milb.com Baseball Traveler newsletter Also on this episode: Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.…

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"Baseball By Design, Part 2" - with Paul Caputo 42:00

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Episode 70. This is the second part of the chat with Paul Caputo, from the "Baseball By Design" podcast and Sportslogos.Net, about some of my own personal favorite logos and brands in all of minor league baseball. Twitter/X - @Count2Baseball Instagram - @baseballbydesign Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/sei…

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Washington Wild Things 51:00

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The Washington Wild Things have played in the independent Frontier League since 2002 with a logo that features a sunglasses-wearing animal. In this episode we delve into just what that animal is. Guests include: Christine Blaine, CEO, Washington Wild Things Dino Guarino, Dino Guarino Gallery Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy Dan Simon, St…

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MLB Reporter Thomas Harding 45:01

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Thomas Harding has covered the Colorado Rockies for more than a quarter century, and during that time has developed an interest in sports design and even created some of his own logos. He joins from Spring Training in Arizona to discuss the history of Rockies branding, sports branding at large, and some of his own work. Thomas Harding, Twitter @har…

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"Baseball By Design, Part 1" - with Paul Caputo 42:40

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Episode 69. I chat with Paul Caputo, from the "Baseball By Design" podcast and Sportslogos.Net, about some of my own personal favorite logos and brands in all of minor league baseball. This is the first of two parts to this episode! Twitter/X - @Count2Baseball Instagram - @baseballbydesign Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io…

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Jupiter Hammerheads 55:59

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The Jupiter Hammerheads nickname was chosen by schoolchildren in the late '90s, and has endured to this day. Guests this week include Brennan Erlandsen, Broadcasting and Media Relations Coordinator, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Jake Rosner, Cox Science Center, www.coxsciencecenter.org Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simo…

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Live from Clearwooder: Spring Training Baseball 59:00

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Join your host for three days of Spring Training baseball with family and a few special guests, including T-Pat Stubbs, father of Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs. Hear the sights and sounds of the weekend, and ride along for a baseball experience every fan should have! Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads …

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"Worst NHL Logos" - with Nick Buckley 39:19

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Episode 68. I continue the chat with Nick Buckley and this time we each rank the worst 12 logos/brands in the NHL and discuss each of them. Instagram - @nick.buckley6 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayBy Mike Sellers

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Casper Ghosts 53:56

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The Casper Ghosts only played for four seasons, but more than a decade after they vanished, their brand is popular and has fans clamoring for a return. Guests include: Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Lori Juszak, Fort Collins Tours, https://fortcollinstours.com/ Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseba…

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"Best NHL Logos" - with Nick Buckley 47:36

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Episode 67. I chat with Nick Buckley and we each rank the top-12 logos/brands in the NHL and discuss each of them. Instagram - @nick.buckley6 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayBy Mike Sellers

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Sioux City Explorers 56:39

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The Sioux City Explorers, an independent team in the American Association, play in a city whose claim to fame is that it's the site of the only death in Lewis and Clark Expedition. Guests include: Guests include: Dan Vaughan, Sioux City Explorers Kristine Bornholtz, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, I…

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Cleburne Railroaders 47:30

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The independent professional Cleburne Railroaders have been around since 2017, but the history of the name goes back to 1906. This episode explores the relationship of the railroad industry and baseball in Cleburne, Texas. Guests include: Kay Goodell, Cleburne Railroaders Mayor Scott Cain, Author, Cleburne Baseball Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.stud…

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"The Seattle Dog" - with Erik "The Peanut Guy" Mertens 41:09

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Episode 66. The tradition continues of chatting with Erik "The Peanut Guy" Mertens for the first episode of each new year. We chat about our 2024 ballpark travels and some plans for 2025 ballpark traveling, as well as some great foods from our local Seattle and Cincinnati cities, a little bit of hockey and more! Twitter/X - @ItsErikMertens Instagra…

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New Britain Rock Cats 44:26

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Guy Gilchrist, known as “Jim Henson’s Cartoonist,” has had an amazing career creating characters for Henson creations like The Muppets, Muppet Babies, Fraggle Rock, and others. He's also worked with cartoon icons like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes, Tiny Toons, Pink Panther, and Disney. In addition to all of that, Guy…

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Traverse City Pit Spitters 54:02

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This week's episode takes us to the (tart) cherry capital of the world, Traverse City, Michigan, home of the National Cherry Festival and collegiate summer ball's Traverse City Pit Spitters. Guests include: Jacqueline Holm, Traverse City Pit Spitters Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Kat Paye, Executive Director, National Cherry Festival Dan Si…

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Trenton Thunder 59:19

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The Trenton Thunder have had the same name for more than three decades, but that name has been paired with a series of different logo concepts over the years—from a two-headed thunderbird, Thor the God of Thunder, and the current iteration, a storm cloud and lightning. Guests include: Mike Warren, Trenton Thunder Director of Media Relations & Play-…

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West Michigan Whitecaps 59:10

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The West Michigan Whitecaps have played for more than three decades in Grand Rapids, about a half hour from Lake Michigan. Guests include: Jim Jarecki, Vice President and GM, West Michigan Whitecaps Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Kaitie Janecke-Soltesz, Naturalist, LinkedIn Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Fi…

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Todd Radom: Three is the Magic Number 44:59

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Designer Todd Radom stops by to chat about the many permutations of the number three in the world of sports design—plus cheesesteaks in both Philadelphia and Japan, convenience store preferences, and more! Guests include: Todd Radom, toddradom.com Dan Simon, Studio Simon, studiosimon.net Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseba…

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New Years Eve Stumperpalooza with Dan Simon! 57:46

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We're ringing in the new year with a flurry of Studio Simon Stumpers from Dan Simon! It's the 100th episode of Baseball By Design with at least one of Dan's signature trivia questions, and we mark the occasion with not one, not two, but NINE stumpers! Guests include: Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Basebal…

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Lake Country DockHounds 49:49

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The independent professional Lake Country DockHounds embody Wisconsin's relaxed summertime lake culture with their cartoon dog fisherman. Guests include: Bryan Giese, General Manager, Insta @bgiese77 Dominic Stearn, Broadcaster, Insta @dominicstearn19 Mike Magestro, Mindspike Design, mindspikedesign.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, …

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"CFP 2024 Preview" - with Trent Honthy, Evan Etheridge & Nick Buckley 54:35

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Episode 65. Trent, Evan, Nick & I all discuss the new 12-team format, breakdown the matchups and potential matchups for the 2024 College Football Playoffs, and then make some predictions as well. Twitter/X - @trent_honthy & @evanaetheridge Instagram - @trenthonthy & @nick.buckley6 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey…