We are back with season two of Bad Hops! Jackie and Mark are on the field again and talking MLB promos and giveaways. What are some of the can't miss freebies and which ones are kind of lame. Plus, a few suggestions for promos we'd like to see.

We are hungry for baseball. Mark and Jackie dig into some fine dining Cincinnati style with a few famous Reds turned restauranteurs. Plus, a brief history of the hot dog and a debate on whether or not juice should be considered an appetizer.

There's no crying in baseball, but there is charm school. In this episode, Jackie and Mark cover the actual woman who are playing actual baseball. Jackie gives us a glimpse into the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League that inspired both the movie and series ,"A League of Their Own." And Mark comes to the plate with some players who represent the future of women in baseball. Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly

I've got it! In this episode, Mark and Jackie crash into the wall with some of the best all time catches in the game. And it's not just the players on the field. We give kudos to the fans in the stands and their incredible grabs. Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly

We're making it up as we go along! In this episode, Jackie and Mark go out to left field and share their favorite fictional baseball characters. Who made their top 10 list and why they didn't pick some notable favorites. Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly

We go back to the future and discuss uniforms past, present, and future not so perfect. Jackie helps color Mark's perception of City Connect unis. And we channel the spirit of '76 as we delve into powder blue and pillbox hats. Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly

Knock on wood and throw some salt over your left shoulder. In this episode, hosts Jackie Micucci and Mark Butler delve into the weird rituals and superstitions of baseball. Plus, we do a deep dive into the man once dubbed baseball's most superstitious player: Turk Wendell.  Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly

Need a musical interlude? In this episode, hosts Mark Butler and Jackie Micucci give their spin on the jams that make the stadium rock. Tune in for the origins of the stadium organist and a history of walk up music. Plus, Jackie quizes Mark on what songs some of the game's top players are using for motivation for the short walk to the batter's box. Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly

All aboard the shinkansen to Tokyo! Hosts Mark Butler and Jackie Micucci take a trip to a country where baseball is truly the national pastime and chat about some of their favorite Japanese baseball traditions. And Mark tells us how Joe Pepitone's time in Japan made his name synonymous for being a screw up.   Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly

Want to hear more about Effa Manley the first and only woman in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Join hosts Jackie and Mark for Part 2 as they wrap up Effa’s influence on the Negro Leagues and the integration of baseball.   Music by Ron Lewis Artwork by Jon Sholly