Lets Get Two

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 48 "Shoeless Joe"

July 17, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

OPENING: We’re coming to you from Fargo, North Dakota (0:01:27) GO GO ASTROS: Andy so cheerfully predicts the MLB demise. SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: (0:16:12) Fargo Moorhead RedHawks (0:17:40) The St. Cloud Rox were an unintended stop I am so glad I made. (0:20:01) FROM THE BLEACHERS: Andrew Nelson and I take in a game at Newman Outdoor Field, home of the Fargo Moorhead RedHawks. (0:27:36) WHO’S ON FIRST: We’re joined by Hairy Men slugger and TCL Player of the Week, Ryan Hernandez. (...

Let's Get Two S2Ep 47 "Birds of a Feather and Some Hairy Men"

July 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

OPENING: Greetings from Bismarck (0:01:54) FROM THE BLEACHERS: Bismarck, North Dakota was a baseball haven. No two ways about it. (0:06:43) ADJUST YOUR SCORE CARDS: We’ve got a special guest! Bailey Edinburgh joins about her journey from Dallas to OSU to Bismarck, ND! SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: T (0:20:48) Bismarck Larks and (0:26:48) Idaho Falls Chuckers bring the fire. (0:29:55) RAIDER OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the past of baseball in Bismarck, ND. Check out this link for more: ...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 46 "Baseball Sweetness"

July 09, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

OPENING: Shoutout from Constellation Field in Sugar Land. (0:01:46) THIS JUST IN: We’re at the Constellation Energy League Media Day in Sugar Land Texas. Hear from Roger Clemens, Koby Clemens, Pete Incaviglia and LHN’s Greg Swindell (0:11:30) WHO’S ON FIRST: JD Davis of the Corpus Christi Hooks is here to talk about (0:24:40) FROM THE BLEACHERS: Jessica is BACK! And we’re talking Round Rock Hairy Men and the safety at the Dell Diamond. (0:32:58) AND IT’S OUTTA HERE: We’ve got me recr...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 45 "Ball Players of the Corn"

July 06, 2020 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

OPENING: We start with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem from the Corn Crib in Normal, IL by Katy Perry (0:02:23) Welcome to Normal! We’re coming at ya from the world famous Corn Crib. (0:02:52) Show. Me. The. Merch: The Normal Corn Belters adapted to the Corona Virus pandemic by creating the Kernel Collegiate League. We checked out some of the cool gear from the league. (0:05:14) From the Bleachers: Jessica and I did two double-headers in two days at the Kernel Collegiate Le...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 44 "Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose, Sometimes It Rains, Sometimes..."

July 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose Sometimes It Rains, Sometimes... OPENING: The MLB season has shut down the affiliated Minor League Season. And while we knew it was coming, it still sucks. (0:04:51) THIS JUST IN: MiLB Senior Communications Director Jeff Lantz joins the show to talk about how the canceling of the season was announced and how it will affect the sport in 2020, 2021 and beyond. (0:21:12) SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Wesley Long of Houston Methodist checks back in with an update ...

Let's Get Two S2 Ep 43 "Red Hawks and Round Rocks"

June 30, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MB

OPEN: I'm at Round Rock Media days! (0:01:23) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at the history of baseball in the Big Easy! (0:04:31) GO GO ASTROS: Andy and I take a look at what the season MIGHT look like it, if in fact it might happen. (0:19:32) WHO’S ON FIRST: Our team this episode is the RedHawks of Fargo-Moorhead. We’re joined by Chad Ekren as he talks RedHawks baseball in the pandemic. (0:29:00) FROM THE BLEACHERS: The Round Rock Hairy-Men media days! Interviews. (0:35:24) ...

Let's Get Two: S2 Ep 42 "Now Batting...AJ HAMILTON"

June 27, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Packed episode: Opening: Pride month is wrapping up. We take a look at the way Minor League baseball celebrates. (0:10:42) On Deck: We're joined by AJ Hamilton of the US Women's National Baseball Team. (0:24:35) This Just In: Filmmaker Sav Rodgers is here to talk a little baseball, Pride month and what he's working on. (O:35:54) The Minor League Mind: Jess Knaster is here to talk how the MiLB is always working to bring communities together. (O:47:25) Closing It Out: Wear. A. Mask.

Let's Get Two: S2 Ep 41 "Guess Who's Back?"

June 24, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

The MLB is back and we're talking about it. THE OPENING: I give my thoughts, which honestly, weren't great until I saw The Hitter Sports. I toast him. (0:06:27) GO GO ASTROS/BIG LEAGUE CHEW/OPPO TALKO: That right. MEGA SEGMENT. We're like the Voltron of Baseball segments. Andy, Scott, Jess and I talk the MLB return. (0:41:25) LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL: Andrew is back to talk McGwire, Sosa and the chase. (0:56:15) CLOSING IT OUT

Let's Get Two: S2 Ep 40 "More Than Baseball"

June 22, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MB

Baseball has been played! Opening: Where the MLB has failed, other baseball leagues have not. (0:06:04) Unboxed: We take a look at the new ‘looks’ of the Bismarck Larks' collegiate summer league pod. Great new gear from the Larks, the Bull Moose and the Flickertails. (0:08:11) From The Bleachers: Baseball Jason went to Bismarck ND to see some baseball and we check in! (0:17:05) Who’s On First: Tony Esnor of the Amarillo Sod Poodles talks their new foray into the Texas Collegiate League....

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 39 "Still In The Darkest Timeline"

June 18, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

We have a plan! Or do we!? (0:02:06) Go Go Astros / The Big League Chew: We continue down the 'will they' 'won't they' approach of MLB negotiations. (0:23:39) Oppo Talko: Our buddy Steve from the UK is here! (0:36:57) Closing it Out: I apologize to all Yankee fans out there. From the bottom of my Crush City heart.

Lets Get Two S2 Episode 38: "Advanced Degrees in Baseball Physics"

June 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Baseball starts tonight (June 15) Check out the Bismarck Larks here and then come back! Open: Look, the MLB is a baseball organization. It is not THE baseball organization and some of the others? You might just like them better. (0:05:30) On Deck: Matt Durkin of the Normal Cornbelters is here to talk the new Kernel League. (0:16:41) Lights, Camera Baseball: Andrew Nelson and I are here to talk the best collegiate summer league baseball movie, Summer Catch! (0:27:22) From The Bleachers:...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 37 "Now Batting, Randy Wilkins"

June 11, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Web Series: https://youtu.be/lGqTOBUVALI The MLB has been negotiating through the press and still no solution. Nothing but bad looks. (0:03:00) Oppo Talk-O: Emmy Award winning filmmaking Randy Wilkins joins u to talk about his new project, Dear Spike, part of the Apple TV series “Dear…” We talk MLB and look that comes with their reaction to the murder of George Floyd. (0:29:48) Go Go Astros/Big League Chew: Andy and Scott are back for another group therapy session. (0:56:35) Closing It...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 36 "Hooked on the Larks"

June 08, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

We are keeping it fun this episode and we're packing it with goodies! Video: https://buff.ly/2zeyV7R OPEN: There is baseball coming y'all! Can't wait for the Northwoods teams in Bismark ND and the Kernel I'm wearing some Vermont Lake Monsters gear and the segment is dedicated to Blaine and Isabella. (0:05:12) This Just In There is a new proposal to play Major League Baseball. I can’t tell if it’s good enough. (0:09:37) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: The Fort Worth Cats were the meow of ...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 35 "82..112...50 Strikes & You’re Out"

June 05, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Check out the Web Series version here with a cool extra segment: Let's Get Two Cribz “For it’s 82...112...50 strikes, you’re out at the old ball game…” Is that not how the song goes? (0:03:06) GO GO ASTROS/BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Another group therapy session with Scott and Andy as we discuss the ‘non discussions’ between the owners and players who both SAY they want baseball back. (0:35:46) OPPO TALKO: We check in with Chicago Cubs mega fan Sean Patrick Leonard. (0:48:23) CLOSING IT OUT: Yes, ...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 34 "Where the Buffalo Roam"

June 02, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

You can watch the episode on youtube here. OPENING: The country is in a time of assessing itself and that isn’t always easy. I talk about the state of policing from the perspective of a son of cop and military veteran. YES this is a baseball show. But if baseball is America's past time, shouldn't the promise and reality of America be open to everyone? (0:14:31) THIS JUST IN: The Players have countered the owners. Will it be enough? (0:17:17) RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Before the Dodger...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 33 "The Darkest Timeline"

May 29, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

We're HERE and on Youtube this week! OPEN: MLB has us in boiling water and they are just slowly turning it up. (0:05:09) Go Go Astros/The Big League Chew: A joint segment as Andy and Scott and I talk about the overarching status of where we are in relation to the MLB season and the damage done to the MiLB. (0:32:05) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: Andrew Nelson and I talk bout 42 and I ask the question “What in the name of Han Solo was Harrison Ford doing?” (0:37:13) Oppo Talko: Andrew hangs...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 32 "Memorial Day"

May 23, 2020 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

A reflective Memorial Day episode dedicated to those who served and didn't come home. Opening: I talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day, baseball and my career in the Army and the one time we built a baseball diamond in a mine field. (0:15:14) This Just In: The good folks from Military Baseball are here to talk about their organization, their mission and open tryouts. (0:23:46) On Deck - Eric Adair: Eric and I served together for a few years and have been brothers ever since. He t...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 31 "Once More Into The Matrix"

May 21, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Do we take the blue pill or the red pill? (0:4:44) Go Go Astros: Did you know that the most important moment in Minute Maid Park was a meaningless Albert Pujols homer? According to the MLB it is. So Andy and I look at the MLBs decision to erase the Astros from history and provide some other moments that maybe would have fit better. (0:31:37) The Big League Chew: Scott and I look at the 65 plus page play to reopen baseball. Sheesh. Tt's a lot. (O:56:23) Oppo Talko: Andrew Nelson went to "...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 30 "Mavericks' Writing Checks..."

May 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

This week, we're going all in on Indie! (0:02:29) This Just In: (0:05:11) On Deck: Filmmaker Michael Charron stops by to talk about one of his favorite baseball movies The Battered Bastards of Baseball as well as his own work. (0:16:17) Lights, Camera, Play Ball: Andrew Nelson and I break down The Battered Bastards of Baseball (0:25:04) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take a deeper dive into the crazy history of the Portland Mavericks. (0:31:39) Who’s On First?: The voice of the Sout...

Let's Get Two: S2 E29 "Billionaires v Millionaires v Thousandaires"

May 14, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

We're talking the proposal on how to get the MLB season started. OPENING: My take on the Owners v Players in all of this and where we, the fans fall in. (0:16:55) Go Go Astros: Andy has some thoughts on the MLB proposal to play the season. (0:35:11) The Big League Chew: Scott breaks down the now much shorter MLB draft (0:49:08) Oppo Talko: Stu Clary discusses the status of the season, negotiations and how the As might be affected if there is no season. (1:04:40) Lights, Camera, Play ...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 28 "Meeting Rachel Balkovec"

May 11, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Fun, full episode! OPENING: As the MLB continues to work through HOW to play ball this season, some of the Independent and Collegiate Summer Leagues continue to plan for the season to start, albeit a bit later than initially hopes. (O:07:34) This Just In: Alex Cannata, former St. Michael's baseball star joins the show to talk life without baseball and his future in the sport. (0:17:41) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take the time machine north of the border to look at baseball in London...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 27 "That time I saw Rojo Johnson and Other Stories"

May 07, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

To look back on a decade.... OPENING: Ten years ago, Nathan, Shelly and I went to see a pitcher taking one more shot at immortality. A young fireballer who had to overcome a temper and an animal trafficking charge by the name of Rojo Johnson... (0:06:52) THE BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Scott and I go round and round: CPBL v KBO. (0:28:02) LIGHTS CAMERA PLAY BALL: Andrew Nelson and I get to the 9th inning of Ken Burns’ Baseball. (0:34:15) OPPO TALKO: We’re visited with Benjamin, one of the good fo...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 26 "Too Far From Town"

May 05, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Baseball stadiums might be empty, but this episode is packed! (0:03:38) This Just In: News from the MiLB including a story about a Senator who saved some MiLB teams that apparently...weren't in danger...? (0:06:07) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: It's Cinco de Mayo and we're celebrating the rich history of baseball in Mexico (0:09:38) Who’s On First: Matthew Bari of the Midland Rockhounds is here to talk about life with the Rona and the importance of the Rockhounds in West Texas. (0:21:40)...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 25 "Movies and Ball Parks"

April 29, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Full episode this week! OPEN: The Lancaster Jethawks have a plan on how you can #SaveOurJethawks . Help here. (0:03:04) Big League Chew: Scott and I talk ANOTHER MLB season plan. (0:20:56) Lights Camera Baseball: Filmmaker Christopher Watkins is here to talk his baseball film, Hats. (0:40:29)Oppo Talko: Brian Wilson is here to talk ballpark trips and baseball. (1:03:49) Go Go Astros: Andy and I celebrate the Astros who's presence was felt on the field, not just by their girth, but by th...

Let's Get Two: Episode 24 "Around the Globe"

April 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

We're going...well...everywhere this episode as we talk a lil' baseball. OPENING: To give us a view at all of the uncertainty for the MiLB and their efforts to support community, we turn to one of our favorite people in the sport, Martie Cordaro, President of the Omaha Storm Chasers. (0:13:26) This Just In: Breaking news regarding the Texas League All Star Game and the status of the Cape Cod League Season. (0:15:20) Raiders of the Lost Diamond: We take a look at the Osaka Kintetsu Buffalo...

Let's Get Two: Episode 23 "A NY/Bos/LA Problem?"

April 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

We get a little controversial with today's ep. Well, not really: (0:03:43) Big League Chew: Scott is here to help us recount our favorite ball players from the 80s...some he remembers more than I do. (0:22:16) Lights Camera Baseball: Andrew is here to talk more Ken Burns' Baseball (0:32:34) Oppo Talko: Our good friends from B4 The Pitch are here to talk a myriad of baseball topics (recorded before the Red Sox 'punishment') (0:52:24) Go Go Astros: Andy and I close the show out on a topic...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 22 "The Great Mike Capps"

April 21, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

New Let's Get Two! OPENING: We talk baseball in Taiwan, thanks to the folks at Eleven Sports Taiwan. Check them out and listen. 0:03:56 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We travel back in time to watch some baseball in Muskogee. 0:07:09 WHO'S ON FIRST: Sugar Land Skeeters GM Tyler Stamm joins the show to talk about the state of things with the Atlantic League's Texas team. They are helping to raise PPE for the Sugar Land. Listen for details. 0:21:01 ON DECK: We're joined by the incomparable...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 22 "The Great Mike Capps & Swatson"

April 21, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

New Let's Get Two! OPENING: We talk baseball in Taiwan, thanks to the folks at Eleven Sports Taiwan. Check them out and listen. 0:03:56 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We travel back in time to watch some baseball in Muskogee. 0:07:09 WHO'S ON FIRST: Sugar Land Skeeters GM Tyler Stamm joins the show to talk about the state of things with the Atlantic League's Texas team. They are helping to raise PPE for the Sugar Land. Listen for details. 0:21:01 ON DECK: We're joined by the incomparable...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 21 "Red Sox, Drankin' and more 90s"

April 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Let's Get Two is baaaaaaack! OPENING: A little more on how we behave on the twitters...or how we should. (0:03:26) GO GO ASTROS: Andy and I take a tongue in cheek look at the moments that made us drink. And the rule? it has to be something that happened while we were of drinking age. (0:32:39) BIG LEAGUE CHEW: The audience demanded it, so Scott and I stay in the 90s and add to our 'best players of that decade' list. (0:57:34) LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL: Andrew Nelson and I keep hanging ...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 20 "Advocates of Missions"

April 14, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

A packed episode! Opening: Minor League Baseball celebrated their "At Home Opener" last week with classic games, fun videos and increased online access and interaction. It kicked off with the National Anthem featuring both a nice montage from the MiLB and some teams' greatest hits. They scheduled the day out and set a time for the 7th Inning Stretch and encouraged people to send in videos singing the song. Some of the cool things we saw: The Nashville Sounds put their Country Legends rase o...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 19 "The One With Tony Adams"

April 11, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Our 61st episode! OPENING: In the open and the closing, I talk twitter and fandom and how I think we should all be better, even be. Shoutout to a must follow, The Hitter Sports 0:15:56 On Deck: We're joined by lifelong Astros fan Tony Adams. He's famously tracked the 'bangs' in 2017 to try and get some real answers on the Astros sign stealing scandal. Visit his website here. 0:42:45 Lights Camera Baseball: It's our 61st episode, so we look at the amazing film, 61* directed by Billy Cryst...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 18 "Zombies in Arizona"

April 10, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

We're still going strong! In the open, I talk about the Arizona plan for MLB. Shoutout to Ashley Buzzy McHugh, one of the best follows on twitter. 8:57 - Oppo Talko: Filmmaker and TV producer is here to talk about the "Arizona Plan" for the MLB. 26:15 - Go Go Astros: Andy and I discuss the team we would put together to survive the Zombie apocalypse. Hint, Evan Gattis, Myles Straw, Bill Spiers and Jose Cruz made some of our lists. 47:35 - Big League Chew: We continue to count down to open...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 17 "Celebrating MiLB"

April 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

The affiliated Minor League Baseball season was supposed to start this week, but alas, it did not. But we're here to celebrate those teams all week that have been there for us in good times and bad! OPENING: The MLB seems to be taking advantage of the Corona Pandemic to move forward with eliminating some of the MiLB teams on Manfred's hit list. I talk about it. Keith Law has a great article in The Athletic about it. Check it out. Great read. Shoutouts to the Corpus Christi Hooks and the ...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 16 "Mario Has a Nice Booty....?"

April 03, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

We said we're gonna get weird with some of the episodes of the show and this...is...well....weird. And so much fun. 0:03:05 GO GO ASTROS: Andy Tomczeszyn is here to build an Astros themed Italian meal and you don't want to miss it. 0:18:29: Film producer Grace Hathaway joins the show to rank the top ten rear ends in the MLB. 0:32:07 Oppo Talko: Stu Clary is on the show to let us know how he's surviving the Covid inspired void and how the end of the season affected some of his players. 0...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 15 "Hooks, Books and a new Baby"

April 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Baseball seems far away, but we've got a great episode to keep you focused. Open: Even with the suspension of the start of the season now official, some teams are working to keep everyone feeling positive and looking ahead. Some we mention: Bowling Green Hot Rods, Erie Sea Wolves, Missoula Paddleheads, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Amarillo Sod Poodles, Hillsboro Hops, Hartford Yard Goats, Visalia Rawhide 5:37 Raiders of the Lost Diamond: The Chicago Whales 8:26 Wh...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 14 "Save the MiLB"

March 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

It's a special episode of Let's Get Two. In the backdrop of world wide pandemic, it seems like the MLB is taking its first steps of closing down some of the MiLB teams in the name of health due to Covid 19. To us, it seems in bad taste at best using a tragedy to potentially further your own financial gain. We're talking about it here. We have two new interviews as well as three interviews we did earlier on our show. We wanted to create one spot for folks to learn about the issue. 0:10:3...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 13 "The Opening Day The Wasn't"

March 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

We were supposed. to have opening day, but it didn't happen. But we're looking at the bright side of life. Open: We talk about the good being done by so many Minor League Teams to help people get through the pandemic, including the Corpus Christy Hooks and Peoria Chiefs. 0:07:05 - Go Go Astros: Andy is here to help us talk Astros mullets. 0:27:14 - Oppo Talk-O: Friars on the Farm is here to talk life with no baseball. 0:44:04 - Oppo Talk-O: The ladies behind Mansplain Baseball Elsewhe...

Let's Get Two: S2 E12 "Rubber Ducks, RedBirds and Sea Dogs"

March 24, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

We're covering our bases this week: OPEN: Shoutouts to some of the great minor league teams who have been helping their communities. Shoutouts to the Macon Bacon and the Savannah Bananas for their excellent connect four game. 5:59 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND : Michael from saveMiLB.org joins us to talk about times baseball has been shut down in the past due to other National Emergencies. 26:02: TEAM OF THE WEEK: Akron Rubber Ducks play by play voice Marco LaNave joins us to talk about ...

Let's Get Two: Episode 11 "On Hiatus"

March 20, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Baseball is on hiatus, but we are NOT. Busy episode! OPENING: Some of the MiLB and Indie Teams, like the Missoula Paddleheads, are doing great work taking care of their fans. Find them on Twitter, get involved and remember to support them when baseball is back. 0:2:56 BIG LEAGUE CHEW: Scott and I talk through some of our favorite actors to appear in baseball movies. Some of our favs might surprise you. 0:23:10 GO GO ASTROS: Andy gives us his All-Stros All-Stache Team. Some of the candidat...

Let's Get Two: S2 E10 "Stop What You're Doing and Listen: Cannon Ball!"

March 16, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Let's Get Two is back and yes, we're not going anywhere! OPEN: Plans for the show are laid out! And a cameo from my new Buck O Neil Bobblehead! 4:17 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND : Baseball in Dublin AND in Ireland. 6:53: TEAM OF THE WEEK: Kannopolis Cannon Ballers broadcaster Trevor Wilt joins us to talk about the rebrand. 17:11 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co founder Phil Sklar talks all things that bobble! 35:34: THIS JUST IN: Jeff Lantz, Senior...

Let's Get Two: S2 E9 "The Virus: Baseball's Least Cool Nickname"

March 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

Packed Episode of Let's Get Two. OPEN: We're joined by Dr. Wesley Long, the Medical Director of Diagnostic Micro-Biology and Medical-Director of Pathology Informatics at Houston Methodist Hospital and the Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory medicine at Cornell University. He joins us to give us a medical perspective on the virus and the cancellation of the sporting events. BIG LEAGUE CHEW: "No Pepper" Scott McEntire is here to talk about the potential impact on the sport and...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 8 "The Inland Empire"

March 10, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Our 50th episode if full of firsts!!!!! OPENING: In our opening, James talks about the legacy of baseball on the radio following Dominic Cotroneo's 1st Astros call (that I've heard) of the Spring. A humble shoutout to Emma Tiedemann, Maura Sheridan, Melanie Newmann and the Lexington Legends. ON DECK: The Interview of the Week We speak to former St. Michaels Catholic Academy, Lakeshore Chinooks, West Virginia Power and current Seattle Mariners prospect Brendan McGuigan. RAIDER OF THE LO...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 7 "A Lil' NL Central"

March 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

So much going on. In the open, Carlo Rodriguez, frequent contributor on my other podcast Movie Bark stops in to talk the best baseball TV show ever: Brockmire Andy Tomczeszyn and I finally talk Astros baseball and stuff in GO GO ASTROS. Scott McEntire predicts the future in BIG LEAGUE CHEW. On OPPO-TALKO: Nick Verban talks Yelich and the rest of the Brew Crew. Gary C. Warren takes a break from making stuff to talk his beloved Cardinals. George talks AstrosUK and MLBUK. Listen to more M...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 6 "Storm Chasin'"

March 03, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

Amazing guests as we get closer to the first pitch of the 2020 season. Here's the lineup: OPENING: Jim talks about fandom and how serve as the gatekeepers to help bring in - or keep out - new baseball fans. A riff on B4ThePitch's take on the subject. WHO'S ON FIRST: We talk with the Omaha Storm Chaser's GM Laurie Schlender RAIDER OF THE LOST DIAMOND: San Francisco Seals THIS JUST IN: We talk to new Lynchburg Hillcats broadcaster Maura Sheridan ON DECK: MiLB Director of Communication...

Let's Get Two: S2 E5 "Hitting Spring Training"

February 28, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Another week of the 2020 Spring Training under our belt. 1:05 - Big League Chew with Scott McEntire 14:38 - Dylan on the Yankees 24:04 Ivan on the Rangers 35:38 - Andrew on the Twins 44:36 - Alex on the Dodgers 54:56: Andy Shaeffer - Tipi Talk 1:04:54 Andy Tomczeszyn - Go Go Astros 1:27:06: Josh - ApolloHou Link to ApolloHou 1:33:48 - Closing it Out

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 4 "50 Summers Down East"

February 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Packed episode! 50 SUMMERS creators Dan Napoli and Max Riffner stop by to talk about their multi award winning documentary about the Omaha Storm Chasers. It's launches on 2/25! Find how how to see it here. We're visited by the Down East Wood Ducks' own Alexandra Kay to talk about their upcoming season. The Raiders of the Lost Diamond segment peels back the mystery of the Texas Colored League. Michael joins us on how you can 'Adopt A MiLB Player" Tom Reisenweber from the Erie Times-News...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 3 "Final Word on Sign Gate & Spring Training Look 1"

February 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

Packed, full episode of Let's Get Two. First look at Spring Training from around the league. And, in three segments, I put the sign stealing saga to bed (at least in relation to this show) Intro: Final Word on Astros Part 1 10:20 - Big League Chew: Scott and I talk the proposed playoff expansion. 26:15 - Go Go Astros: Andy Tomczeszyn Final Word on Astros Part 2 56:05 - Stu Clary on Oakland 1:03:30 - Minor League Rando on the Braves 1:12:00 - Jack on the Stros 1:20:07 - Cam on the D...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 2 "Mighty Mussels"

February 18, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Packed episode of Let's Get Two. OPENING: James Christopher talks a little Field of Dreams and Terminator 2. RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: Homestead Grays WHO'S ON FIRST: The Team of the Week Fort Myers Mighty Mussels play by play voice Marshall Kelner ON DECK: Interview of the Week Astros beat reporter Jake Kaplan Shoutout to Lindsey Adler (32:40) THIS JUST IN: News of the Week The MiLB gets a payraise and we hear from Jess Knaster in an update. CLOSING IT OUT You need to checkout Broc...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 1 "Celebrating the Negro Leagues"

February 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

We're back for Season 2! James Christopher opens it up answering the questions 'why?' with regarding having a baseball podcast. Honored to kick off the season with a visit from the curator of the Negro League Museum, Raymond Doswell. We talk to Chattanooga (home of the Lookouts) Mayor Andy Berke about the possible contraction of the MiLB and the Mayoral Task Force to stop it. Our team of the week is the State College Spikes! GM Scott Walker and broadcaster Joe Putnam join the show. S...

Let's Get Two: S2 Episode 1 "Remembering the Negro Leagues"

February 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

We're back for Season 2! James Christopher opens it up answering the questions 'why?' with regarding having a baseball podcast. Honored to kick off the season with a visit from the curator of the Negro League Museum, Raymond Doswell. We talk to Chattanooga (home of the Lookouts) Mayor Andy Berke about the possible contraction of the MiLB and the Mayoral Task Force to stop it. Our team of the week is the State College Spikes! GM Scott Walker and broadcaster Joe Putnam join the show. S...

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