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Lets Get Two

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Let's Get Two S3 E13 "Memorial Day Special"

May 29, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Open: We’re live(fish) from The Depot for our first Cleburne RailRoaders game of the season. (0:01:17) The First Pitch: Jim, decked in new Blue Ghosts Gear, talks Memorial Day and what it means for our country.  Follow them here:  (0:05:27) On Deck:  We’ve got Brian Barfield, ‘Big Sarge Sportz’, on to talk Memorial Day, serving and whether he should keep the sticker on his Cowboy hat. Follow him here:  (0:27:19) Adjust Your Scorecards: We’ve got Army SFC Corey Hawkins to talk serving, w...

Let's Get Two S3 Ep 12: By Land, By Sea, By Air

May 25, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Open: We’re live(ish) from Constellation Field in Sugarland for the Skeeters home opener. 0:01:53 On Deck: Chris Fryar (Alexander Global Promotions). We talk to the Co-President of Alexander Global Promotions on the upcoming season and that ultimate of treasures, the bobble head. Follow here: Web Site: 0:16:27 Who’s On First: Eric Schmidt and Cameron Parker of the Spearfish Sasquatch talk about the sightings of this mythical creature every baseball season in South Dakota. Follow Here Web...

Let's Get Two S3 Ep 11 "Teddy Ballgame"

May 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

Open: Live from Frisco Rough Riders. 0:02:10 Tearing the Cover Off: We’re talking with author, MiLB logo connoisseur and explorer of all things helmet Sunday Paul Caputo on his new book, The Story Behind the Nickname. Buy it here: https://t.co/APlloJ3ltQ?amp=1 Follow Paul:  https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball 0:16:12 From The Bleachers: Jess and Jim headed down to Frisco to check out Dr. Pepper Ballpark, the home of the Rough Riders. Follow: https://twitter.com/RidersBaseball www.RidersBase...

Let's Get Two S3 E10 "Into The Woods"

May 13, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

INTO THE WOODS: The Northwoods League Preview At the end of the month, the Northwoods League kicks off! And we’ve been to two of our favorite ballparks for the first time in….well…too long.  0:00:46 - The First Pitch: Why I love the Northwoods League. 0:01:41 - On Deck: Ryan Voz, president/commissioner of the Northwoods League and co-owner of the Willmar Stingers. Follow them: https://twitter.com/NWLbaseball northwoodsleague.com https://twitter.com/WillmarStingers WillmarStingers.com  ...

Let's Get Two S3 Ep9 "Return of the MiLB'

May 03, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 84.9 MB

After over 500 days, we’ve got Minor League baseball back. Let’s get into it.  First Pitch: Presented by baseballmapper.com, we’re out at Del Diamond.  0:00:57 Show. Me. The Merch:  Shoutout to the good folks at Ballnine for the cool shirt!  We’re ranking Star Wars night jerseys and talking about the way I marathon the films. Teams included: Sugar Land Skeeters Erie Sea Wolves Normal Cornbelters Brooklyn Cyclones Charlotte Knights Daytona Tortugas 0:08:35 The Minor League Mind: Jess is ...

Let's Get Two S3 Ep8 "Fair and Foul Weather"

April 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

The baseball show from the fan’s perspective. 0:01:01 The First Pitch - The fair weather fans are out in force already and it’s only April. Don’t be the guy or gal I wouldn’t want in my foxhole. Sponsored by www.thebaseballmapper.com 0:06:46 Holler and a Swaller - Presented by The Hitter Sports, we’re drinking Alamo Bourbon from Alamo Distillery and toasting a great friend to the show. https://alamodistilling.com/ 0:08:43 On Deck - We’re joined by one of the most influential people in bas...

Let's Get Two S3 E7 "Around The Horn"

April 14, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Packed episode. Let's go around the horn!  0:00:44 The First Pitch - I talk about one of the most tired subjects in baseball: should Pete Rose be in the hall of fame. 0:05:05  Show. Me. The Merch -  Check out these teams for some great gear PORTLAND SEA DOGS Find them here: https://www.milb.com/portland DANVILLE OTTERBOTS Find them here: https://www.mlb.com/appalachian-league/danville TULSA DRILLERS Find them here: https://www.milb.com/tulsa BUFFALO BISONS Find them here: http...

Let's Get To: S3 Ep 6 "90% Mental"

April 08, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

‘Baseball is 90 per cent mental. The other half is physical’ - Yogi Berra 0:00:44 The First Pitch - The season is starting for the major leagues! Up next, the minors. So remember to support your local ball club. 0:04:48  Good Wood - The MLB pulled the All Star Game from Atlanta. We think, for once, the MLB made the right move and in a timely fashion. 00:17:14: On Deck - Hannah Huesman serves as a Mental Skills Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. She’s here to talk about working on the me...

Let's Get Two: S 3 Ep 5 "Opening Day 2021"

April 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

It's beginning to look a like baseball....opening day is here! 0:01:03 The First Pitch- Opening day! Let’s GOOOOO. 0:05:12 The McEntire Mule - A Missouri based Razorback in a Longhorn’s Diamond. 0:15:34 Who’s On First - Amy Johnson from the Corpus Christi Hooks 0:24:30 On Deck - Patrick and Cory created the ultimate baseball traveler’s tool: baseballmapper.com 0:43:20 Holler and a Swaller - We’ve got a new bourbon to toast the new season, from the back yard of the Hall of Fame, no less....

Untitled Episode

March 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

0:00:44 The First Pitch- Jessica got Jim tickets to The Long Time and the #SandlotRevolution and might have gotten a peak at part of baseball’s soul.  Find them here: https://thelongtime.com/ https://texasplayboysbaseball.com/ 0:05:49 Show Me The Merch - We’ve got some great gear from the Kalamazoo Growlers and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. ASTROS Fans: a cool contest for you.  Find them here: https://northwoodsleague.com/kalamazoo-growlers/ https://www.milb.com/fayetteville 0:11:00 Who’s ...

Let's Get Tw S3 Ep 4 "Baseball Is Bigger In Texas"

March 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

0:00:44 The First Pitch- Jessica got Jim tickets to The Long Time and the #SandlotRevolution and might have gotten a peak at part of baseball’s soul.  Find them here: https://thelongtime.com/ https://texasplayboysbaseball.com/ 0:05:49 Show Me The Merch - We’ve got some great gear from the Kalamazoo Growlers and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. ASTROS Fans: a cool contest for you.  Find them here: https://northwoodsleague.com/kalamazoo-growlers/ https://www.milb.com/fayetteville 0:11:00 Who’s ...

Let's Get Two S3 Ep3 "BASEBALL GO BRAGH ‘Top o’ The Inning To Ya’"

March 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

OPEN: I’m turning 45 and I have had a lot of wonderful experiences so far: a military career, a film career, a cool ass film festival and this baseball show. It’s also St. Patrick’s Day and I share a limerick that got me sent home from school in the 2nd grade. 0:08:10 - Who’s On First: Tom Kelley from Baseball Ireland is here to talk about growing the sport on the Emerald Isle. Find them here: https://baseballireland.ie/ Sponsored by Zumer Sports 0:24:51 - On Deck: John Fitzgerald from t...

Let's Get Two S3 Ep2 "Baseball's WILD WILD WEST"

March 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

OPEN: Spring Training as started and the joy and euphoria over the beginning of baseball has led to the inevitable overreaction of Spring Training results. In this, as in all things, we turn to Lou Brown.  0:05:21: THIS JUST IN - THIS JUST IN: Matt Durkin from the Kernels Collegiate League is here to unveil the new teams and they are amazing.  Twitter. 0:09:44: LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL - Jim saw BOTTOM OF THE 9th with Joe Manganiello and Sofi Vergara and he dug it.  0:12:31: WHO’S ON FIR...

Let's Get Two S3 Ep1 "Dipped In Magic Waters"

February 22, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

OPEN: A new season is upon us. And it’s time to be dipped in ‘magic waters.’ Jim’s opening quote is from FIELD OF DREAMS and we need it now more than ever. 0:06:07: SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Jim is finally revealing his#NationalHatDay haul: Erie Sea Wolves Tri-City Chili Holly Springs Salamanders Spearfish Sasquatch Waterloo Bucks Daytona Tortugas Williamsport Crosscutters Peoria Chiefs 0:12:40 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We’ve not a new brew from Texas Leaguer. Follow them here. 0:14:45 WH...

Let's Get Two: National Hat Day 2021

January 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

Open: We’re dedicating the episode to baseball fan and hat aficionado Jon Laurendeau (12/3/1960 - 12/28/2020). Jon was a a great friend to Erik Mertens. Check out Erik’s segment. For more about Jon. Since the finale, we’ve got new lids from: Hagerstown Suns Asheville Tourists Norfolk Tides Madison Mallards Corpus Christi Hooks Vermont. Lake Monsters Mahoning Valley Scrappers Everett Aqua Sox Wilmington Blue Rocks  0:06:48 - Show & Tell: Scott, Tim, Andy, Jess and I show off and t...

Let's Get Two Minor League Baseball Realignment Special

December 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Open: My take on the realignment of the minor leagues and the decision to boycott the MLB next year.  0:09:31: Jeff Knaster, Andy Tomczeszyn and James Christopher discuss the realignment of the minor leagues and its affect on baseball longterm. 0:42:18 Eric Jarinko (Greenville Drive) 0:58:38. Jeff Lantz - Senior Director of Communications, Minor League Baseball 1:13:27 Tom Resienweber - Erie Times-News 1:23:06 Closing

The 2020 LET'S GET TWO Holiday Special

December 10, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 89.7 MB

The LET’S GET TWO Holiday Episode (OPEN) It’s finally here! Our holiday episode! And we have a gift for all of our listeners!!! (0:3:24) HOLLER AND A SWALLER: As this season of Let’s Get Two winds down, we’ve got Rogue Brewery from Newport Or and Saint Arnold out of Houston, Texas.  (0:08:38) SHOW ME THE MERCH:  Baseball Santa game early and left me some cool gear from the Spokane Indians, Frisco Rough Riders and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.  (0:13:56) ON THE SLEIGH: SANTA! Now I kn...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep80 "Baseball in 2020"

December 04, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Open: My bold declaration and promise for the 2021 MLB season and a congrats to the Northwoods League. 0:03:56: Holler and a Swaller: We’re toasting the folks in Minor League Baseball by raising a Saloon Door Brewing.  0:08:32: Show. Me. The. Merch.: We’ve got Christmas gear from the Erie Sea Wolves and an Omaha Storm Chasers Mystery Box.  0:18:30: Mahoning Valley Scrappers- Jordan Taylor is here to talk about the Scrappers movement into the new MLB Draft League. 0:32:52: State College S...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 79 "Turkey Day"

November 20, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 82.7 MB

Let's Get Two S2 E79 “Turkey Day” OPEN: Despite it being 2020 and a tough year that isn’t going to go out the easy way, there are things to be thankful for.  Wearing the sweet Baseballism cap.  Shoutout to Jourdan and Jessica!  (0:06:25): WHO’S ON FIRST: John and Ashlie of the Columbia Fireflies join us to talk their journey in baseball, the 2020 season that wasn’t and how they chose to react to getting “dumped on Twitter.” Great people and a great interview. Can’t wait to meet them in pe...

Let's Get Two S2 E78: "Veterans Day"

November 11, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

OPEN: I start out with some background on my military experience. I then talk the election results and try to add my thoughts on how we can come together. Dedicated to Nathan Bybee. (0:15:48) THIS JUST IN: The New York Yankees have cut ties with the Trenton Thunder and the Staten Island Yankees. The ‘what’ is one thing, the ‘how’ is abhorrent.  (0:18:46) MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster and I talk the latest developments in MiLB Contraction. (0:39:55) THIS JUST IN: The Mets have settled o...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 77: "Directions to the Void"

November 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Let's Get Two S2 E77 “Directions to the Void” OPEN: The Election is today. Let’s try to be adults about this. (0:09:24) Big League Chew: Scott talks the fall out of the World Series, Blake Snell and why 2020 might not be the only year that sucks for baseball. (0:24:04) Minor League Mind with Jess Knaster: Some of the MiLB Dominoes are about to fall. (0:40:07) Go Go Astros:  Andy and I talk about Dusty, Qualifying Offers and the state of the Astros pitching. (0:56:45) Adjust Your Sco...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep76 "Fall Classic Appys"

October 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

OPEN: We know who Senator Sasse of Nebraska is. And not just because of his “butt cut” and that’s a problem.  (0:08:59) Big League Chew: We have a World Series match up! Scott and I make picks. (0:22:23) Go Go Astros: Andy and I start to unpack the 2020 Astros season after losing game 7. (0:47:24) Show Me The Merch: New gear from the LeHigh Valley Iron Pigs and the Lake Elsinore Storm. (0:50:06) Holler and a Swiller: Drinking the Texas Beer Company’s “OkTaylorFest” and toasting our frien...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 75 "One More Chicken, 27 More Outs"

October 14, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

OPEN: Are the Astros victims of karma? (0:05:43) GO GO ASTROS: One more chicken, 27 more outs? (0:12:17) HOLLER AND. SWALLER: We’re drinking Independence Brewing’s Native Texan and toasting Joe Morgan. Presented by The Hitter Sports.  (0:15:25) LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAYBALL: Andy is here to talk our favorite sports show, Ted Lasso.  (0:29:24) WHO’S ON FIRST: We’ve got Anderson Rathbun of the Burlington Baseball club. He’s here to talk about the transition of the Appy league to collegiate wood...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 74 "House Money"

October 10, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Let's Get Two S2 E72 “Innovators Summit OPEN: 162 - 60 = 16. Call in ManFraud math. (0:06:24) Holler and Swaller 1:  We are drinking Circle Brewing’s Tuxedo T Shirt and toasting Darrell Mitchell, Stu Clary, Trina and Taylor Bentley. Check out Make and Matter! (0:10:29) Go Go Astros: Andy and I are playing with house money baby.  (0:25:33) Show. Me. The Merch: Hardy the Hat Guy has gifted me with an “Indiana Baseball Starter kit.” Teams: Indy Indians Fort Wayne Tin Caps South Bend Cub...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 73" "The Let's Get Two Neighborhood"

October 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Let's Get Two S2 E72 “Innovators Summit Cold Open A new theme song? Well, I got a new sweater and I got inspired. (0:01:36) OPEN: MLB and TV: their short sighted relationship of how they program the games might end up affecting  (0:05:34) HOLLER AND A SWALLER: We’re checking out a great beer from Missouri City, TX, the Texas leaguer Brewing Company’s Knuckle Bock! And it’s delicious. (0:08:52) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMON: Andrew Nelson is bringing in the Marlins. (0:19:51) ON DECK: We ta...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 72 "Innovation"

October 03, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

OPEN: We had the chance to be part of Minor League Baseball’s Innovators Summit. Such a great experience, even through zoom. Shoutouts to Martie Cordaro of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Blair Hoke of the Salem Red Sox,  Nate Kurant of the Charleston River Dogs and Andrea Williams of the Jumbo Shrimp as Ben Hill (0:11:38) MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster and I continue to break down the innovators Summit (0:28:01) Go Go Astros: We look ahead to…whomever. Yes, we recorded this before the opponent ...

Let's Get Two S2 E71 "Playoffs! (the Jim Mora episode)

September 28, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Let's Get Two S2 E71 "Playoffs! (the Jim Mora episode) I go Full Reba McEntire with my outfit changes. (Cold Open) I talk about watching the Astros clinched in 1997. While I was in Bosnia. A special shoutout to filmmaker Jason Tostevin and we’re doing with a great whiskey, Texas Ranger. Also, it was 3:33pm the Saturday and OU still Sucks. (0:04:05) Open: Inspired by @MrsStealYoBase, I talk about why the World Series winner is legit. (0:12:02) Holler And A Swaller We’re knocking back a ...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep70 "There's a Yankee Letter???"

September 25, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

(Open) CC Hooks: They have some COOL new Whataburger inspired merch! Yankee Letter: I want it open, but not for the reason you might think. And it won't be. (0:18:33) Go Go Astros: We’re accused, as Astros fans, of being bandwagon fans who didn’t care about baseball until circa 2015. Maybe we should stop proving them right? (0:21:06) This Just In: The Atlantic League and American Association are now “Partner Leagues” (0:24:19) Holler and a Swaller: We’re diving into Nine Banded Whiskey...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep69: "Baseball's Drive"

September 22, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

(Open) Integrity in Baseball?: The other day, I offended some baseball fans by questioning the game's inherent integrity. By saying it had none. I explain. And yes, you can still love baseball. (0:10:34) Who’s On First: Eric Jarinko, the GM of the Greenville Drive joins me to talk the uncertain future of 2021 after a tumultuous 2020. (0:27:48) On Deck: Houston Astros Prospect Jake Meyers joins the show. The Nebraska product talks being drafted by Houston and his stops with the Quad Cities...

LG2 Special - This Just In: Aroldis Chapman's Suspension

September 21, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MB

Chapman's hearing has been postponed until next year and Andy and I have some thoughts...that yes, tie to the Astros.

Let's Get Two S2 E68 "Skeeters Season"

September 17, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

(Open) First, we wish a hearty and genuine congratulations to: Cameron Doughtery Alex Ekulund Dodgers News  Bailey Edinburgh Tyler Stamm and we apologize to Scott McEntire. Also: The MLB announced their Spring Training Schedule and what it means for the MiLB. (0:06:26) Big League Chew: Scott and I discuss the possibility of expanded playoffs for the 2021 season.  (0:18:30) Go Go Astros: Andy and I discuss the state of the Astros pitching staff and Dusty’s ability for managing said st...

Let's Get Two S2 E67 "B9 For The Rox and Tides But the Padres Pirates Are Out"

September 15, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

(Open) A tumultuous sports weekend for me, the Joe Kelly face and some words for Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy.  (07:17:00) Show. Me. The Merch: I’ve been coveting gear from the Norfolk Tides for years. I finally got some.  (0:10:53) Who’s On First: David Hoeschen of the St. Cloud Rox talks the Northwoods League Club and his life in baseball.  (0:21:41) Ballpark And Chill: Chris Vitali introduces us to the world of Ball 9.  (0:28:07) The Minor League Mind:   Jess and I discuss the economic...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 66: 20, 21, 911

September 09, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

(Open) I talk some of my favorite bobbleheads and the sad realization of what life might be like if we lose the MiLB as we know it. (0:05:13) Holler and a Swaller: We've got a great pilsner from Friends and Allies Brewing in Austin, TX: Sportsball Pilsner.  https://friendsandallies.beer/ (0:08:13) Go GO Astros/Big League Chew: Scott and Andy are back! We talk about the season so far, the quarter of a season that's left and we talk" -911 - Lou Brock - Roberto Clemente. (0:36:19) Ballpar...

Let's Get Two S2 E65 "Baseball Animal House"

September 08, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

(Open) Labor Day was this week. It’s usually the last day for the MiLB season This year, there was no season and, for some teams, it might be their last day. (0:03:22) This Just In: MiLB President Pat O’Connor resigned. Jess joins me to discuss what it might mean. (0:10:44) Show. Me. The Merch: We’ve got some great gear from the Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders. (0:14:50) Who’s On First: We’re joined by Kevin Watterson of the Keene Swamp Bats to talk his career, the Swamp Bats and their fundrais...

Let's Get Two S2 E64 "Metropolitan Baseball and Her Laugh"

September 03, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

(Open) Jessica and I are celebrating our 21st dating anniversary today. Baseball has always been a big part of our lives. Find out how. (0:07:14) In The Dugout With Darien Sills-Evans: Darien's first game as a baseball fan saw Tom Seaver on the bump with his Mets. We talk about it. (0:14:25) Ballpark and Chill: We're joined by host of the Breaking Balls Pod, Emily Nyman. Her pod is amazing. Get to know her and check out the show.  (0:26:05) The Big League Chew:  Scott McEntire and I look ...

Let's Get Two S2 E63 "Slammers, Spiders and the Belles of the Ball"

September 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

(Open) We’re on the field in Joliet IL! (0:02:13) Show. Me. The Merch: We’ve got gear from the Louisville Bats, the Joliet Slammers and the Normal Cornbelters via the Kernel Collegiate League. And…MORE GNOMES! (0:09:52) The Minor League Mind:  Jess and I break down the new MLB proposal to the MiLB. The MLB essentially offered to shoot the MiLB in the face…. (0:25:46) From The Bleachers: Jessica and I break down our trip to the Joliet Slammers. Our last trip of the Summer but boy o boy was...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 62: "Baseball On Deck"

August 27, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

(Open) Sports have reacted to another example of racial injustice in a way that we’ve not seen since, maybe, the 1968 Olympics. Then someone had the audacity to tell me how to feel about players kneeling during the anthem… (0:09:31) Go Go Astros: We recorded Wednesday since Andy was in the path of Hurricane Laura. So we break down the 1st 30 games of the Astros. (0:28:02) Show Me The Merch: We’ve got gear from -  AF Custom Shirts Peoria Chiefs Rocket City Trash Pandas Follow MiLB Prom...

Let's Get Twp S2 Ep 61 'I Definitely Smell A Pork Product Of Some Type"

August 25, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Open: The Let’s Get Two team has chosen their awards for the season. (We define the season with the end of the MiLB/CSL seasons) and we announce some here, including our Twitter follows of the year! Stay tuned for more. Contributor of the Year: Jess Knaster Content Creator of the Year: B4 The Pitch Twitter Follows: @mrsstealyobase @Count2Baseball @BaseballJason2 @CamDougharty @Muzixndmd @AstrosCounty @HouCounterplot (and the fan fiction line is still there, thank Gawd) @adams_at Idaho Fa...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep60 "The 100 Ep 4 "Baseball. Hope"

August 21, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Open: I started out thinking about ranking some of my favorite hats, then I realized, isn’t it better to just love baseball in all it’s forms? (0:04:12) On Deck: Emma Tiedemann, voice of the Portland Sea Dogs is our Guest of the Year! We check in on she and Dave as they settle into Maine life.  (0:11:53) The Minor League Mind: Jess and I talk the changing nature of the MiLB/MLB  (0:28:20) In The Dugout With Darien Sills-Evans: Darien is here to talk the season, what it’s looking like and ...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 59 "The 100 Ep 3 'The Fans Awaken'"

August 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Open: I started out thinking about ranking some of my favorite hats, then I realized, isn’t it better to just love baseball in all it’s forms? (0:06:39) On Deck: Benjamin Hill, the namesake of our Person of the Year award, is here to talk about how he’s kept up the writing in the face of the pandemic and no affiliated MiLB baseball. (0:17:07) Megan Ellis, creator of Home Sweet Ballpark is excited to talk about her Padres and her new items. We even get a sneak peek. (0:24:40) Donavan Jones...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 58 "The 100 Ep 2 "Rise of the Affiliated"

August 18, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Open: The MiLB and the future of baseball is at risk. The story of MLB contraction has fallen out of view and that’s a bad thing for baseball. (0:08:02) One Deck: Jeff Lantz, the Senior Director of Communications, MiLB, joins us to catch us up on the negotiations with MLB, the Innovators Summit and the look at 2021. (0:19:55) Who’s On First: Victoria Huggins of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers joins us to show off some of her new BLING! (0:29:35) B4 The Deuce: Scottie from B4 The Pitch fills ...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 57: "The 100 Ep 1: "Return of The O.Gs"

August 16, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Open: Let’s just say I had a great outfit put together for Jimmy Buffet night at the Sugar Land Skeeters. (0:01:48) One Deck: Co-owner and baseball fan Nathan Bybee is here for this first appearance of the 2020 season to talk COVID, going forward and what he’s missed about live baseball.  (0:17:33) Holler and a Swaller: Tim and I are at Constellation Field and we’re throwing down some 8th Wonder Dome Fauxm and the St. Arnold’s Summer Pils. (0:19:01) Who's On First: Erik Mertens, the ‘Pean...

Let's Get Two S2 E56 "A MV Shark (A Whaaaaa?)"

August 13, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Open: Major League Baseball  and the Cleveland Indians don’t REALLY care about COVID 19. If they did they would punish Mike Clevinger with something more than a 14 day paid vacation.  (O:08:20) Lights Camera Play Ball: There is a show you might have missed that is everything that’s right about baseball. Back In The Game created by Mark Cullen and Rob Cullen and starring Maggie Lawson, James Caan, Benjamin Koldyke and Lenora Crichlow, was an underrated sitcom centered on a band of misfit lit...

Let's Get Two S2 E55 "Hoots 'N' A Pickle"

August 10, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Open:   (0:01:41) Holler and A Swoller: Scott and I swung by Syberg’s for a good beer and some…shark.   (0:02:17) Show. Me. The. Merch: Some great new gear from the Portland Pickles and the O’Fallon Hoots. (0:04:27) From The Bleachers: Scott and I took in the CarShield Collegiate League this past weekend. We had an absolute blast. (0:10:35) Who’s On First” We’ve got Alan Miller, President and Owner of the Portland Pickles…and…the Portland Gerkins…? What? (0:23:29) On Deck: We’ve got Ast...

Let's Get Two: S2 E54 "Hoots and Hollers"

August 06, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Open:  Brief update on the MLB/MiLB PBA negotiations. Check out Baseball America for more. Shoutout to Save MiLB and The Hitter. (0:06:09) Oppo Talko: Stu Clary is here to talk about the two big new rules: the 7th inning double header and the runner on 2nd.  (0:17:31) On Deck: Northwestern State University ballplayer Larson Fontenot is here to talk playing for the Traverse City Pit Spitters, Bismarck Bullmoose and getting engaged.  (0:26:33) Go Go Astros: Lance McCullers had some moments ...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 53 "Chukars, Caps and Constellation"

August 04, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Open: The tone of our show is different. It’s positive, not hostile. It’s welcoming, not elitist. I talk about why, what brought me here and why I don’t know why people take joy in being mean to people.   (0:08:48) Who’s On First: We talk to Josh Michalsen, GM of the Idaho Falls Chukars on the KC affiliate and baseball during COVID. (0:26:22) Holler and A Swaller/From The Bleachers: Jessica and I are drinking Karbach at the Constellation Energy League games.  (0:29:59) On Deck: We talk to...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 52 "Marines, Slammers and the CPBL"

July 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Full. Packed. So many words to describe this episode. Open: Shoutouts to Scott, Bailey and Jess and all my hockey loving friends out there. (0:02:00) The Big League Chew: Former professional pitcher and Cardinals super fan Scott McEntire talks Joe Kelly. (0:15:48) Who’s On First: We’ve got Heather Mills, the GM of the Joliet Slammers, about the City of Champions Cup, the Nerds Herd, Deep Dish and the Tully Monsters. (0:29:13) On Deck: Anthony Silkwood, former Marine and current pitcher ...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 51 "Bananas, Pickles, Cougars and Baby Kennedy"

July 27, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

OPENING: Portland Pickles and Baby Kennedy! We finally got to meet our newest family member and we're excited to get her to her first baseball game! (0:03:14) Who’s On First: We meet with one of the most popular, innovative teams, the Savannah Bananas. Vice President Berry Aldridge is here to talk about the team, their reaction to Covid and being there for fans. (0:21:40) On Deck: We talk to Steve Parkhurst from Cougars Beat about the UH Cougars, Round Rock Hairy Men and College baseball....

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 50 "MLB Preview...Finally"

July 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

MLB previews  (00:05:27) MLB preview: Darien Sills-Evans, Andy Tomczeszyn, Scott McEntire and I look at the upcoming MLB season. (0:42:38) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: I take a look at the combination of Eight Men Out and Field of Dreams.  (0:47:39) Oppo Talko: Stu Clary is here talking A’s! (0:58:00) Closing It Out: Trolls. I dunno know why they do what they do, but they need not be fed.

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 49 "Rudolph The Red Nosed Righty"

July 20, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Righty” The Christmas in July Episode You know we were gonna do a Christmas in July ep and we have the guests for it! And lots of gift ideas! (0:01:04) Show Me The Merch Part 1: The Constellation Energy League and the Sugar Land Skeeters (0:03:54) From The Bleachers: Andy and I are out in Sugar Land watching the Skeeters play Team Texas. (0:09:08) To The First 10,000 Fans: We take a look at what the Skeeters and the Sugar Land Skeeters have to offer in terms of COV...

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