Ballpark Boys Podcast

Ballpark Boys

MLB Ballpark Banter
A podcast devoted to exploring the 30 ballparks of Major League Baseball, from four guys who have been to them all.
Episode 11: PNC Park
Part 1: PNC Park Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP Crew explores the home of the Pirates, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the Roberto Clemente Bridge, the 7 hedges in center field, and the view from the ballpark. Part 2: Middle of the Fourth [32:00] - Our journey continues, as The Van presents further issues that lead us to a mechanic who would prefer to be taken to the ballgame than receive payment. 
Jun 13, 2021
45 min
Episode 10: Comerica Park
Part 1: Comerica Park Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Detroit Tigers, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its surrounding buildings, the stone tigers encircling the stadium, and the stadium's carousel and ferris wheel. Part 2: Bottom of the Fourth [30:00] - Our journey continues, as two of us set out into Detroit and find ourselves immersed in awe at the creaky, empty Michigan Central Station.
Jun 6, 2021
47 min
Episode 09: Kauffman Stadium
Part 1: Kauffman Stadium Ballpark Banter [1:05] - The BBP Crew explores the home of the Kansas City Royals, giving you a history of "The K" and diving deeper into its modernist design, the gigantic fountain in right-center field, and the Buck O'Neil seat behind home plate. Part 2: Bottom of the Third [22:00] - Our journey continues, as an overnight drive through the middle of Missouri turns into a pseudo horror story worthy of the Twilight Zone.
May 30, 2021
41 min
Episode 08: Busch Stadium
Part 1: Busch Stadium Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Cardinals, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the statue of Stan "The Man" Musial, the iconic Gate 3 entrance to the stadium, and the many iterations of the Gateway Arch that can be viewed throughout. Part 2: Middle of the Third [17:45] - Our journey continues, as we meet a mechanic at Busch Stadium who asks to take a look at The Van to try and find the source of its clicking problems. The offer is kind, but it results in us adding a large and unwelcome extra companion to our car's already tight space. 
May 23, 2021
38 min
Episode 07: Guaranteed Rate Field
Part 1: Guaranteed Rate Field Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores "The Grate," giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its strange cooling methods, two blue seats, and Champions Plaza. Part 2: Middle of the Third [15:15] - Our tale continues, as the reality of the length of our journey hits us in a dark, dampening way.
May 16, 2021
25 min
Episode 06: American Family Field
Part 1: Bottom of the Second [1:20] - Our journey continues, as a fight breaks out that is quickly remedied by the healing power of simply having a catch.  Part 2: American Family Field Ballpark Banter [14:20] - The BBP Crew explores American Family Field, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its tailgate scene, unique accordion roof, and famous sausage races.
May 9, 2021
32 min
Episode 05: Wrigley Field
Part 1: Middle of the Second [1:20] - Our journey continues, as we learn the story behind the PA system at Wrigley Field, which oddly involves folk music icon Jimmy Buffett.Part 2: Wrigley Field Ballpark Banter [16:30] - The BBP crew explores Wrigley Field, discussing the ballpark's incredible history and diving into its ivy-covered wall, iconic marquee, and famed Wrigley Rooftops.
May 2, 2021
36 min
Episode 04: Coors Field & Target Field
Part 1: Top of the Second [1:20]: Our journey continues, as we encounter a character who despises baseball, sparking a conversation about why this is the only sport a journey like ours would work for.  Part 2: Coors Field & Target Field Ballpark Banter [21:30]: The BBP crew explores two ballparks, Coors Field and Target Field, giving you a history of both and then diving deeper into Coors's humidor, forest, and Rockpile--and then Target's design, plaza, and "Minnie & Paul" sign.
Apr 25, 2021
49 min
Episode 03: Chase Field
Part 1: Bottom of the 1st [1:20] Our tale continues, as The Van starts to experience issues and a question arises that soon becomes a central theme for the entirety of the trip. Part 2: Chase Field Ballpark Banter [17:10] The BBP crew explores Chase Field, diving deeper into the history of the ballpark and taking you "around the bases" by discussing the stadium's roof, its artificial turf, and (of course) its pool.
Apr 18, 2021
36 min
Episode 02: Dodger Stadium
Part 1: Middle of the First [1:20] - Our tale continues, as the four of us learn how to deal with what will quickly become a constant obstacle on the journey: heat. Part 2: Dodger Stadium Ballpark Banter [17:45] - The BBP crew explores Dodger Stadium, diving deeper into the history of the ballpark and taking you "around the bases" by discussing the unique home plate entrance, the stadium's accordion roofs, and the old THINK BLUE sign.
Apr 11, 2021
38 min
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