The Baseball Bucket List Podcast

Apr 10 2025 184 ep. 37 mins 15

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On each episode of The Baseball Bucket List Podcast we chat with a different fan about their favorite baseball memories, bucket list items, and what the game means to them. Interested in being a guest? Submit a request at https://baseballbucketlist.com/podcast

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173. Alex Haenke: Tigers Family Fandom, Road Trip Rituals, & The Next Big Chase

Apr 10 2025 43 mins

Alex Haenke is a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan who recently wrapped up a 17-year journey visiting all 30 Major League ballparks with his family. What started as a fun idea between Alex and his dad turned into a tradition that shaped his love of baseball, travel, and culture. Alex shares how his ballpark chase changed as he grew up, how even his non-baseball-loving younger brother eve

172. John Foster: 29 Ballparks from 30,000 feet, A Lifetime of Reds Fandom, & Crashing the 1990 World Series

Apr 03 2025 31 mins

John Foster is a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan from Long Island, New York. Despite growing up deep in Mets and Yankees territory, John’s fandom was born from the Big Red Machine and a legendary on-field brawl during the 1973 NLCS. Since then, he’s stayed loyal to the Reds—no matter how long the rebuild. John shares how his job as a flight attendant has helped him chase ballpar

Extra Innings: Gabe Lerman — Writing the Playbook for Japanese Baseball Travel Adventures

Dec 27 2024 44 mins

In this episode of Extra Innings on the Baseball Bucket List Podcast, we reconnect with Gabe Lerman, a Blue Jays fan and Japanese baseball aficionado from Toronto. Gabe recently authored The JapanBall Travel Guide to Japanese Baseball, a comprehensive resource for planning your own baseball adventures in Japan. We dive into his motivation for creating the guide, his 2019 trip that

Extra Innings: Kelly & Christina Robinson — Major Nerds for the Minor Leauges

Nov 22 2024 51 mins

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, they’ve 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

171. Marc & Nate Wolpoff: Catching Memories, Home Run Derby Dreams, & All-Star Game Adventures

Oct 10 2024 41 mins

Marc and Nate Wolpoff are a father-son duo from San Diego. Together, they’ve 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.

170. Jason Massopust: Brewers Ballpark Memories, Epic Playoff Celebrations, & Road Trip Adventures

Oct 03 2024 36 mins

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 it’s like to run into local legends. We also dive into his love for baseb

169. Eddie Browning: Creating The Browning Baseball Collection, International Travel, & A Lifetime of Baseball Fandom

Sep 26 2024 39 mins

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. Eddie’s 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 autogr

168. Neil Solondz: Behind the Mic with the Rays, Working at 30 Ballparks, & the Future of Tampa Bay Baseball

Sep 19 2024 43 mins

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 reflect

167. Solario: Vintage Leagues, Global Baseball Adventures, & The Art of the Game

Sep 12 2024 47 mins

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 couldn’t 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

166. Crystal McKenzie: Growing Up with the Game, Inheriting St. Louis Loyalty, & Passing Down a Love for Baseball

Sep 05 2024 43 mins

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 family’s 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 al