Tom Talks Baseball Podcast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTom Young and David Lovejoy talk baseball. Unbiased thoughts and views on the MLB, along with plenty of Amarillo Sod Poodles coverage since they reside in Amarillo, TX.
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Show 119 - Sod Poodles Spotlight with Pitcher Ryan Weiss 6/3/21
June 03, 2021 18:12 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBRyan Weiss, 2x AA Central Pitcher of the Week, takes time out to join me on the podcast! We learn a bit more about his daily approach, how he gets ready for his starts, his thoughts on how the 2021 season is playing out, and much more! Thanks for watching! Follow us on Facebook and YouTube (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast) and on Twitter (@TomTalksBBP) if you enjoy what you're hearing. Thanks for listening!
Show 118 - Sod Poodles Spotlight with Isaiah Burrows 5/14/21
May 14, 2021 19:31 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Sod Poodles home opener is just around the corner! Before they arrive at HODGETOWN, we learn more about this team with Isaiah Burrows, contributor to AZSnakePit.com and ProspectsLive.com. Plus, he's getting ready to embark on a new adventure! As for the Soddies, they are loaded with talent. We talk a bit about some of they guys you already know, some under the radar, the promotion of Luis Frias, the uncertainty of Kristian Robinson, and Isaiah's thoughts on how the current game of ba...
Show 117 - Sod Poodle Spotlight with Manager Shawn Roof 5/1/21
May 01, 2021 22:45 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe Amarillo Sod Poodles kick off the 2021 season May 4th! New manager Shawn Roof joins me to talk about the roster, the kind of play we can expect to see this year with the team, his thoughts on the way today's game is being played, and more. Thanks for watching! Like what we do? Give us a like or follow to join the conversation! Facebook - Tom Talks Baseball Podcast Twitter - @TomTalksBBP And you can watch the video version on our YouTube Page!
Show 116 - MLB Conversation - What We'd Like To See Happen This Season 4/14/21
April 14, 2021 17:51 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBAs the MLB season progresses, what are some things we'd like to see take place before it's all said and done? Tom and David highlight a few things they'd like to see, plus one hot rookie, two former Sod Poodles making an early impact and more! Thanks for listening! Like what we do? Give us a like or follow to join the conversation! Facebook - Tom Talks Baseball Podcast Twitter - @TomTalksBBP YouTube - Tom Talks Baseball Podcast
Show 115 - MLB Standings Predictions and World Series Winners! 3/31/21
March 31, 2021 22:15 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBA day before the season starts, how do we think things will play out? Tom and David are back, and this time they look into the future and predict how each time will finish the season. Do they agree on who wins it all? Is Tom standing behind his BOLD Dodgers prediction? Thanks for listening! Give us a like or follow to join the conversation, and be there when we start back up with our giveaways! Facebook - Tom Talks Baseball Podcast Twitter - @TomTalksBBP! YouTube - Tom Talks Baseball...
Show #114 - MLB Conversation, BOLD PREDICTIONS! 3/9/21
March 09, 2021 18:23 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBBack to talking #MLB this week, and it's BOLD PREDICTION TIME! Lance Lahnert, host of The Sports Drive on News Channel 10-Too, joins us to share his thoughts. Talking Shoehi Ohtani, players breaking COVID protocols, and in-game video coming back to the dugout. Then BOLD PREDICTIONS! What over the top things do we think will happen in 2021? And Tom has one so BOLD (stupid?), that Lance and David just can't give him a break. Thanks for listening! Give us a like or follow to join the con...
Show 113 - Get To Know New Sod Poodles Manager Shawn Roof 3/2/21
March 02, 2021 18:22 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBA new year of Sod Poodles baseball, a new affiliation, and a new manager... Today, we chat with Shawn Roof and learn more about his upbringing in baseball, his time as a manager in the Diamondbacks organization, and much more, including a surprise visit from an old friend, and a funny home run story! Sod Poodles baseball opens on May 4th, with their home opener at HODGETOWN on May 18th. Give us a like or follow to join the conversation, and be there when we start back up with our giveaway...
Show 112 - MLB conversation - Tatis Jr., Kevin Mather, Pujols and More! 2-24-21
February 24, 2021 19:16 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWith Spring Training games just around the corner, Tom and David take a look at some things happening this past week across Major League Baseball. Thanks for listening! Give us a like or follow to join the conversation, and be there when we start back up with our giveaways! Facebook - Tom Talks Baseball Podcast Twitter - @TomTalksBBP YouTube - Tom Talks Baseball Podcast
Show 111 - Sod Poodles welcome Diamondbacks, Kevin Charity with MadFriars 2/16/21
February 16, 2021 19:15 - 34 minutes - 47 MBIt's a look at Amarillo Sod Poodles new and old (but mostly new)! First off, audio from the 2/15/21 virtual press conference welcoming the Sod Poodles as Arizona Diamondback affiliates. We hear from DBacks Director of Player Development Josh Barfield, Sod Poodles President/GM Tony Ensor, and Hall of Famer, World Series Champion and 5-time Cy Young award winner Randy Johnson! Then, we look at the Padres system with Kevin Charity of the MadFriars (Twitter @MadFriars)! Their new AA home in ...
Show #110 - Isaiah Burrows with AZSnakePit.com, MLB talk and Diamondback Prospects 2-9-21
February 09, 2021 19:37 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, Isaiah Burrows with AZSnakePit.com and ProspectsLive.com joins us for the first time! We share thoughts with the latest around the MLB, and then dive into the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system to learn what kind of talent is there, and how it could impact the Amarillo Sod Poodles in 2021 and beyond. Thanks for listening! Diamondbacks/Sod Poodles conversation starts around 16:45 if you'd like to skip ahead. Give us a like or follow to join the conversation, and be there whe...
Show 109 - Back for 2021, MLB Off-Season Thoughts, Sod Poodles and More 2/2/21
February 02, 2021 19:23 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBIt's Groundhog Day...again...and baseball is just around the corner! Tom Young and David Lovejoy are back, getting ready for 2021! They share their thoughts on some of the bigger off-season happenings, players signings and trades, and more. Plus, David's favorite memories of Hank Aaron, Don Sutton, and Tommy Lasorda. Also the latest Sod Poodles news on the coaching front, and what they hope to accomplish with the podcast this year. Thanks for listening! Facebook - Tom Talks Baseball Pod...
Show #108 - Tony Ensor/Sod Poodles Spotlight - Affiliation and Texas League Changes for 2021 12/14/20
December 15, 2020 16:40 - 47 minutes - 110 MBAfter only one complete season of play, things are changing for the Amarillo Sod Poodles and the league they play in. We had a chance to chat with President/GM of the team Tony Ensor to learn more about the change to an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate, along with a couple of new teams in the Texas League. This was a live stream conversation from our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages. If you'd like to be a part of our next live stream event, be sure to check us out there! Facebook - T...
Show #107 - World Series Recap, Does Season Count, and More 10/29/20
October 29, 2020 19:01 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThe Dodgers finally got over the hump and won their first championship since 1988! Tom and David talk a bit about the series, viewership, how the season will be remembered, and more. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tomtalksbbp Follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP
Show #106 - Championship Series Recap, World Series Preview 10/17/20
October 19, 2020 17:15 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBA day off before the Rays and Dodgers duke it out to see who takes home the Commissioner's Trophy! Tom Young and David Lovejoy look back at some of the action in the Championship Series, and look forward to a World Series matchup between two teams that couldn't be any more different! Who do they think will win it all? Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tomtalksbbp Follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP
Show #105 - Championship Series, Views on Astros Cheating, and More 10/12/20
October 12, 2020 16:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBA quick one today and Tom and David take a look at the matchups we have in the ALCS (Rays/Astros) and NLCS (Dodgers/Braves). Plus, does the Astros winning now change your view on them cheating then, still loving the uniforms, and more! Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tomtalksbbp Follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP
Show #104 - Division Series Preview, Low Viewership, Cubs Rant and More! 10/5/20
October 05, 2020 18:51 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThis week, Tom, David, and Lance are getting set for the Divisional Round! Eight teams left, who moves on? Also, thoughts on why viewership is down in the MLB, Tom has seen enough of this current Cubs team, and Lance embarks on a new journey. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tomtalksbbp Follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP
Show #103 - COVID Rule Keepers, Playoff Preview and More! 9/28/20
September 28, 2020 16:54 - 54 minutes - 125 MBBACK IN THE STUDIO!! A day before the 2020 post-season gets underway, Tom Young and Lance Lahnert share their thoughts on the unprecedented 2020 season, some COVID Rules that they wouldn't mind hanging around, and they pick who will win each Wild Card matchup, as well as the World Series! Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tomtalksbbp Follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP
Show #102 - Daniel Shih - Baseball in a COVID-19 World, How Taiwan Made It Work 7/18/20
July 18, 2020 16:38 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB***If you missed our interactive podcast from a couple of nights ago, here is the audio version in its entirety! Like us on Facebook, and now YouTube, if you'd like to join us for our next interactive show! Also, if you enjoy this or any of our other shows, give us a follow right here! We'd love to have you onboard! And also follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP!*** Tom Young and Lance Lahnert are going halfway around the world for their guest tonight! Daniel Shih is a UT student and Twitt...
Show #101 - Over/Under, What's Your Number? 7/8/20
July 08, 2020 19:28 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBBack in the studio! Tom and David chat a bit about what's happening as Major Leaguers participate in Spring Training 2.0, Tom congratulates David on his recent award, and then they play a little game of "Over/Under, What's Your Number?" as they attempt to figure out where certain stats will end up this year in the short 60 game season! Thanks for listening! We've started doing interactive podcasts! We'd love for you to join us, so be sure to like us on Facebook! Also, follow us on Twi...
TTBP Interactive Podcast w/ Lance Lahnert 6/25/20
June 25, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe did another interactive podcast on our Facebook page this week! If you want to join in on the next one, give us a like! https://www.facebook.com/tomtalksbbp BASEBALL IS BACK! Lance Lahnert (Twitter @lancelahnert), host of the Sports Drive on KGNC-AM, and Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Famer, joins me as we share our thoughts on the new season outline, and answer our community question from earlier in the week. What rule change(s), if implemented, would make the game of baseball more e...
Show #100 - Tony Ensor/Uri Geva - Texas Collegiate League Baseball in Amarillo! 6/12/20
June 12, 2020 17:46 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBBaseball is coming back to HODGETOWN! With the MiLB season more than likely not taking place, the Texas Collegiate League has stepped in, and two Amarillo teams will take the field later this month in an updated 10-team summer league! And we have put together a "Presidential" show for #100 to learn more about it! First guest - President/GM of the @SodPoodles Tony Ensor on how Amarillo got involved with the TCL, and what you'll see at HODGETOWN if you're attending one of these games. ...
INTERACTIVE PODCAST - Sod Poodles Play-By-Play Man Sam Levitt Joins Me! 6-3-20
June 04, 2020 19:35 - 46 minutes - 41.1 MBDid my first ever LIVE and INTERACTIVE podcast last night! If you'd like to join us in the future, like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/tomtalksbbp If you didn't catch the show, and just want to listen to the audio portion of it, here you go! I don't have the best studio set up at my house, so I apologize if the quality isn't what you're used to. Had a great guest though! Amarillo Sod Poodles Broadcaster Sam Levitt hopped on to talk about how things are going without a Min...
Show #99 - Charlie Young - Houston Astros Quantitative Developer 5/8/20
May 08, 2020 19:36 - 34 minutes - 80.1 MBTeams are diving deeper into sabermetrics and the science of baseball in order to learn more about their performance, or to get an advantage over their opponent. Our guest today is someone who helps teams process and understand that type of data! Charlie Young is a University of Illinois student, the U of I baseball Director of Analytics, and he will start with the Houston Astros this summer as their Quantitative Developer! We dive deeper into what he was able to accomplish working with th...
Show #98 - Baseball in 2020? 4/16/20
April 16, 2020 19:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBToday, the MLB would be close to 20 games into their season, and the Amarillo Sod Poodles would have had their home opener at HODGETOWN. Because of all that's going on with COVID-19, we don't have either of those things. But what will it take to get those things back, and will it even be possible to do it in 2020? If so, how would it need to be done? Tom Young, David Lovejoy, and Lance Lahnert all discuss their thoughts on the situation and wonder what the season might look like this yea...
Show #97 - Sod Poodles Spotlight is President/GM Tony Ensor 4/9/20
April 09, 2020 19:35 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBToday would have been Opening Day in Minor League Baseball, and that's no exception with the Sod Poodles. Obviously, because of COVID-19, we weren't able to experience that. Still, the Amarillo Sod Poodles are here, and they are an active part of the community. President/GM of the team Tony Ensor joins Tom, David and Lance as they talk about a potential return to baseball, some promotions they hope to still do, along with some ways they are thanking and helping the Texas Panhandle. Tha...
Show #96 - Braves Prospect and Amarillo native Tucker Davidson 3/31/20
March 31, 2020 20:32 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAn early podcast this week, as Tom chats with Tucker Davidson (Twitter @tucktuck6), the #10 prospect in the Atlanta Braves system (MLBPipeline), and an Amarillo native who pitched at Tascosa High! We learn how he's been trying to stay game ready during COVID-19, how he figured out baseball was the way to go, and what he's working on to make his big league dreams come true. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @Tom...
Show #95 - Win-It-All Lineups With a Twist! 3/26/20
March 26, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 138 MBToday would have been Opening Day in the MLB, but since we are without baseball for a bit, let's have some fun. A lot of people on social media are creating their must win lineups, so Tom and David piece together their 'Win-It-All' lineups, with a twist (actually a few twists), which leads to some interesting choices! See how their lineups stack up! Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TomTalksBBP!
Show #94 - The Coronavirus
March 13, 2020 17:41 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe sports world has come to a halt, and it's because of coronavirus, but is this reaction, along with other cancellations and restrictions, the best response? A different type of podcast today as we learn more about the coronavirus itself. Dr. Robert Gross, with Family Medicine Center in Canyon, Texas (911 23rd Street, online at FMCClinics.com), teaches us a bit more about COVID-19. Also, do the restrictions make sense based on what we know, and what is the proper way to respond to thi...
Show #93 - MLB Predictions 3/5/20
March 05, 2020 22:16 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBWild Cards, Division winners, and even World Series Champion! Who do we got?? This week Tom and David predict the 2020 season, from the full standings, through the post-season! Do they have any surprises? Do they agree? Plus, Tom talks a bit about being an honorary Harlem Globetrotter! Listen and let us know what you think! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TomTalksBBP!
Show #92 - BOLD PREDICTIONS 2/28/20
February 28, 2020 20:09 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWhat crazy things will happen during the 2020 baseball season? This week, Tom and David have their BOLD PREDICTIONS! Five predictions from each, including a couple related to the Amarillo Sod Poodles, and one that led to a lengthy debate about the San Diego Padres. Are we on to something? Are we nuts? Let us know, and thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TomTalksBBP!
Show #91 - Fixing Baseball 2/20/20
February 20, 2020 19:52 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIt's been an off-season to forget for the MLB, so are there things going forward that can be done to help improve the image of the game? This week, Tom has some ideas! Everything from broadcasts, to money, to realignment, and a playoff idea that hopefully isn't received as negatively as the last one we heard about! Plus, plenty of fun nights this year at HODGETOWN for the Sod Poodles, more conversation about the Astros sign-stealing scandal, and cold pizza. Thanks for listening! Like ...
Show #90 - Sod Poodles Spotlight w/ Roy Thomasson of the Friars on the Farm Podcast 2/13/20
February 13, 2020 21:54 - 43 minutes - 79.5 MBThis week, we focus on Amarillo baseball again with a Sod Poodles Spotlight! Roy Thomasson with the Friars on the Farm Podcast (Twitter: @Friarsonthefarm) joins us for the first time as we take a deeper look into the stacked Padres Farm System. We learn about who might we wearing Sod Poodles jerseys come April, along with who to keep an eye on. Plus, his thoughts on some of the bigger off-season stories, and I surprise him with a taste of his own medicine. Thanks for listening! Find ...
Show #89 - Mookie Betts Trade Reaction, Our Top 5 NL Position Players after 2020 Season 2/6/20
February 06, 2020 19:46 - 53 minutes - 97.2 MBThis week, Tom and David react to the Mookie Betts trade to the Dodgers, and how it affects the 4 total teams involved in the two trades going forward. Plus, they both give you their Top 5 position players in the National League AT THE END of the 2020 season. Does anyone step up to become a top 5 player in their eyes? Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP!
Show #88 - MLB Focus - Astros, Kris Bryant, Mookie Betts and more 1/30/20
January 30, 2020 19:49 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week, Tom and David focus a bit more on Major League Baseball. Some more thoughts on the Astros sign-stealing scandal, plus conversation on Kris Bryant losing his grievance case, and Mookie may be on the move. Plus D-backs, Reds, and more! Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP!
Show #87 - Sod Poodles Spotlight with Manager Phillip Wellman 1/23/20
January 23, 2020 19:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAnother Sod Poodles Spotlight this week! The Padres brought him back to Amarillo, so we brought him back to the podcast! Sod Poodles Manager Phillip Wellman joins us as we chat about his off-season, the talent level of the team we could potentially see here in town, and his thoughts on some of the bigger stories from the Major League Baseball off-season, and much more! Also, does he actually have a pair of pointy boots? Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Pod...
Show #86 - Sod Poodles Spotlight with Joe Corbisiero/Astros Sign-Stealing Punishment Reaction
January 16, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe weather might be far from baseball, but we still love talking about it! Today, a 'Sod Poodles Spotlight', with Joe Corbisiero, Manager of Video Production and Entertainment for the team. We learn more about what he's responsible for at HODGETOWN. Plus, how Hofstra and hockey led him on his path to Amarillo. After that, Tom and David offer up some thoughts on the punishment the Astros got in their sign-stealing scandal. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseba...
Show #85 - Lance Lahnert of the @SportsDriveKGNC - Story Telling, Free Agents, Hall of Fame, Cheaters, and Video Games 1/9/20
January 09, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBLance Lahnert, host of the Sports Drive on KGNC-AM (Twitter @lancelahnert) joins us as we talk about all sorts of stuff. David Lovejoy, Lance and I share some stories, we talk off-season with some focus on Nolan Arenado, plus thoughts on Hall of Fame voting, cheating in baseball, and I wrap it up with the top 5 baseball video games that I have played in my life. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP
Show #84 - Sod Poodles Spotlight - John Conniff with the @MadFriars 1/3/20
January 03, 2020 20:18 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBHappy New Year! We start 2020 with a Sod Poodles Spotlight! John Conniff with the MadFriars (MadFriars.com, Twitter @MadFriars) joins us as we talk Padres prospects! We go over some of the guys in his Top 30 list, and see who we can expect to be in Amarillo this season. Plus, how do some of these guys fit into the Padres' plans, and his thoughts on MiLB contraction talks. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP
Show #83 - Hall of Fame Talk with our Bobblehead Winner Everett Corder 12-23-19
December 23, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHappy Holidays and thanks for listening! This week we look ahead to January and vote on who we think should get into Cooperstown! Our big bobblehead winner Everett Corder and dad Doyle Corder drop by to not only pick up his prize, but also join us on the Hall of Fame conversation! Who do we think should get in? Do we all agree? We discuss in detail a few of the choices, plus thoughts on the "steroid' group, and more. Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us o...
Show #82 - The 2019 Amarillo Sod Poodles - A Look Back
December 13, 2019 18:56 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBAs 2019 comes to close, I thought it would be fun to look back at just how great of a season it was for us here in Amarillo with the Sod Poodles. From the name reveal, to Sam Levitt's final call in the Texas League Championship finale, we take a look back at some of my favorite moments on the podcast, and hear from some of our guests over the past baseball year. Hope you enjoy this look back at the very first Sod Poodles' season! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and fol...
Show #81 - Author Kirk McKnight on Dale Murphy's Hall of Fame Candidacy/Giveaway WINNER!
December 05, 2019 21:19 - 41 minutes - 94 MBToday, we are joined by nationally published author Kirk McKnight (Twitter @thevoicesofMLB) as we talk about his latest book "Batting Clean: Why Dale Murphy Belongs in Baseball's Hall of Fame" (see the e-book here). Dale Murphy and nine others will be voted on Sunday, December 8th, and we learn why Dale should be in. Also, why hasn't he got in at this point, why did he suffer a decline in the back part of his career, and who else should be voted in on Sunday? We answer those and much mo...
Show #80 - Sod Poodles Spotlight w/Shane Philipps
November 21, 2019 20:01 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week, our guest is Shane Philipps, Director of Public Relations and Baseball Operations with the Amarillo Sod Poodles! We learn more about his day to day operations with the team, how he got into minor league baseball, and even how YOU can get into the MiLB if you are so interested. we also talk Texas League All-Star Game and Pointy Boots de Amarillo for 2020, and his thoughts on MiLB contraction talks. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and f...
Show #79 - Lance Lahnert/Amarillo Pointy Boots/Tony Ensor/Astros Cheating 11/14/19
November 14, 2019 21:02 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MBA short podcast today after we learned about the Amarillo Sod Poodles Copa de la Diversion identity! We hear from President/GM Tony Ensor after the name and logo reveal. Lance Lahnert joins me today as well and we get his reaction, plus we shift gears a bit to talk about the Astros and sign stealing. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks Baseball Podcast), and follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP We are still qualifying for our MASSIVE Texas Rangers "Top Moments in Globe Life ...
Show #78 - Sod Poodles Spotlight - Beth Duke With Center City Amarillo 11/7/19
November 07, 2019 21:16 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBThis week, we focus on downtown Amarillo, Texas. Beth Duke, Executive Director of Center City Amarillo, joins the podcast! HODGETOWN wins another award! We talk about the Texas Downtown Association's Presidents Award. Plus, how does the momentum of HODGETOWN and the Sod Poodles help the city going forward? And does the success of the ballpark make it easier to get work on the Civic Center done? Learn more about Center City Amarillo at CenterCity.org Like us on Facebook (Tom Talks ...
Show #77 - Lance Lahnert Joins - World Series Recap, Short Leashes, Automated Strike Zone, and More!
October 31, 2019 20:29 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Nationals are World Series Champs! Lance Lahnert, host of The Sports Drive on KGNCAM, joins Tom and David this week as they recap the World Series. Plus their thoughts on Zack Greinke's short leash, and should an automated strike zone NOW become a thing? Plus an update on their MASSIVE Bobblehead Giveaway, and more! Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP We are still qualifying for our MASSIVE Texas Rangers "Top Moments in Globe Life Park" Bobblehead Giveaway! Be...
Show #76 - Texas League ASG, New Managers, Joe Buck, Bold Prediction Recap 10-24-19
October 24, 2019 18:28 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBack after a week off! This week, David and I hear from Sod Poodles President/GM Tony Ensor, as we learn Amarillo will host the 2020 Texas League All-Star Game, two MLB teams got new managers, David and I have different opinions of Joe Buck, we touch a bit on the Nationals domination in the World Series, and we look back at our MLB bold predictions from February and see how they stacked up! Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @TomTalksBBP We are still qualifying for our MASSIV...
Show #75 - MLB Playoffs, Standings Prediction Recap, Our Next Giveaway! 10/10/19
October 10, 2019 18:28 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBLots going on this week! Plenty of MLB playoff baseball conversation, where we add in some thoughts from our Facebook Live viewers. David and I look back at what we predicted in March for the standings, and see how on or off we were, AND WE ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT GIVEAWAY! Thanks for listening! Like Tom Talks Baseball Podcast on Facebook, follow on Twitter and Instagram @TomTalksBBP to learn how to qualify for your chance to win!
Show #74 - Sod Poodles Spotlight - On-Field Emcees Dennis Humphrey and Kyle Hewitt
October 02, 2019 19:45 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThe success of the Sod Poodles in Amarillo goes beyond the players and the people you know. It's everyone involved that made it a wonderful first year experience. No exception with our guests today. On-field emcees Dennis Humphrey and Kyle Hewitt join me today to talk about the day they tried out for the job, some funny moments from the season (including one with a toilet seat), and more as we continue to reflect on a special year one Sod Poodles baseball.
Show #73 - Playoff Push, Can I Fix the Cubs, and Thank You Sod Poodles 9/26/19
September 26, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week, we focus a bit more on the MLB as the regular season winds down. One team out of it is kind of a surprise, the Chicago Cubs. I take a stab at trying to fix them so they can be on their way to October baseball next year. Plus, David and I have a few things to say about the first ever Amarillo Sod Poodles season, and how it's impacted our podcast. Thanks for listening.
Show #72 - Sod Poodle Spotlight - Phillip Wellman/Sam Levitt 9/18/19
September 18, 2019 20:38 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBTHE SOD POODLES ARE TEXAS LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! This week, another Sod Poodle Spotlight, where we have audio from manager Phillip Wellman at his season-ending press conference, followed by "Voice of the Sod Poodles" Sam Levitt joining us again to talk about the Championship Series against Tulsa, and look back a bit at the year that was. Plus we learn what Sam will be up to now that baseball is over. Thanks for listening!