Ballpark Banter: Exploring the 30 MLB Stadiums

May 21 2024 32 ep. 28 mins 2
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A podcast devoted to exploring the 30 ballparks of MLB, by giving you the history of each and then diving through the facts, figures, and fun anecdotes that makes them unique. Produced in 2024.

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T-Mobile Park

May 21 2024 32 mins  
The ballpark gurus explore the last of the (current) 30 ballparks: their home stadium, T-Mobile Park. In this episode, Kellan and Travis take you through a history of the home of the Mariners, walking you through everything from when Cal Ripken Jr was nearly killed by ceiling tiles—to the season that saved baseball in Seattle. Then, we go "around the bases" of T-Mobile Park, expl

Oracle Park

May 14 2024 26 mins  
Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Giants, giving you a history of this ballpark and diving deeper into McCovey Cove, Triples Alley, the items on the left field grandstand, and Oracle's amazing public transit access.Check out Red's Java House if you head to a game!Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Storie

The Oakland Coliseum

May 09 2024 24 mins  
The ballpark gurus explore the Oakland Coliseum—yes, it's still there!—giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its foul territory, Mount Davis, and the fact that it's below sea level.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Sup

Petco Park

May 02 2024 24 mins  
The ballpark gurus explore the home of the San Diego Padres, giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deeper into the Western Metal Supply Co building, the gigantic "Park in the Park" in center field, and the numerous elements of the city you can find sprinkled throughout the grounds.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Ob

loanDepot Park

Apr 27 2024 29 mins  
The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Marlins, taking you through a history of this stadium and diving deep into its sustainability measures, controversial "Marlinator" statue, and the many architectural elements that make it MLB's most unique venue.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, i

Globe Life Field

Apr 22 2024 24 mins  
Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore baseball's youngest stadium, giving you a history of the home of the Rangers and then taking you deeper through its unique roof, extra-bouncy turf, and the wacky dimensions throughout the park—which are actually subtle odes to Texas legends.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories &

Minute Maid Park

Apr 19 2024 25 mins  
The ballpark gurus explore "The Juicebox," giving you a history of this park and then diving deep into old Union Station, the train carting oranges, and the ode to old Tal's Hill in center field.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn

Tropicana Field

Apr 14 2024 26 mins  
Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore The Trop, giving you a history of baseball's last indoor-only stadium before diving deeper into its obscure catwalks, Touch Tank, and the Ted Williams Museum.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Sup

Truist Park

Apr 10 2024 24 mins  
The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Braves, giving you a history of this young stadium and then diving deeper into its suburban location, nature-filled batter's eye, and The Chop.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at b

Great American Ballpark

Apr 04 2024 23 mins  
The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Reds, giving you a history of this stadium and diving deep into its wonderful art, riverboat-themed outfield concourse, and the many odes to Pete Rose sprinkled throughout.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support