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"Cleveland, city of light, city of magic.Cleveland, city of light, you're calling me. Cleveland, even now I can remember. 'Cause the Cuyahoga River goes smokin' through my dreams."
This week, we talk Progressive Field with Greg and Lucas Foote (05:40). Then, as always, we end the show rating Cleveland as a Ballpark Road Trippi' City. (32:15).
Cleveland Rocks!
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We are back in Chicago, visiting the South Side and Rate Field. Jacob starts by talking about his 2013 Ballpark Road Trip: Coco and Yoyo do America (01:18) before talking to Luke Zeigler about being a White Sox fan during these lean years, where to visit on a trip to Rate Field, and possibly some things to do in the neighborhood (4:50). We end the show by seeing how Chicago scores as one of our Ballpark Road Trippin' Cities (38:15).
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We are in the District of Columbia checking out a game at Nationals Park. Jacob talks about his first 2 trips to the nation's capital (00:55) before speaking with Marion and Anna Serfass, two Nationals fans who touch on all the great things to do in and around the ballpark(05:15). After that, Jacob talks about a fun non-baseball recommendation before seeing how Washington D.C. stands up as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (31:40).
FRIDAY EVENING PARADE AT MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, D.C.
https://www.barracks.marines.mil/Parade-Information/#tab/friday-evening-parades
Ben's Chili Bowl
https://benschilibowl.com
Atlas Brew Works
https://atlasbrewworks.com/pages/navy-yard?srsltid=AfmBOooO3ee3rkZ1f5_VquRYHecmuCaJ3tmu81LOX-tCiNZmlE5ANLT8
Exorcist Steps
https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Exorcist+Steps/@38.9054811,-77.0727549,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7b70d36c649b5:0xd0903e57cc46bce3!8m2!3d38.9054811!4d-77.07018!16s%2Fg%2F11sfdlc87v?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMS4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D
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We are in Queens, New York for our second Ballpark in 2 days. Jacob begins by talking about his first visit to Citi Field in 2011 (00:55) before speaking with Russell Rivera about his home ballpark (04:40). Then, Jacob shares a few more NY tips, including how to get cheap tickets to a Broadway show, his favorite neighborhood to stay in, and a very surprising food recommendation (36:30).
Los Tacos No. 1
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D3fEqopDLnZERx429
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This week is all about Yankee Stadium. Jacob begins by talking about his visits to old Yankee Stadium and his first trip to the new ballpark back in 2011 (01:50) before talking to Brett Searson and Michael Margolis of the New York Yankees about the best advice for visiting a game in the Bronx (07:00). We talk a lot about the Yankees museum, the food options and how safe visiting fans can feel making their way to a game. Jacob ends the podcast by rating NYC as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (43:00).
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This week we are heading to Japan to continue with our International detour. We talk with Gabe Lerman about his book "Japanball Travel Guide to Japanese Baseball" and get a lot of great information about going to games overseas (05:00). Then Jacob gives some recommendations for things to do based on his last trip to Japan in 2023. (37:30). Many of those recommendations are listed below.
TOKYO
Omoide Yokocho
https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/restaurants/where-to-eat-at-omoide-yokocho-in-
Sushi-ya
https://japancultureguide.com/food/98
Abbey Road
https://www.eng.abbeyroad.ne.jp
KYOTO
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SavBxeZsJqbbBJ8S9
Nanzen-ji
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TeXqGTvhz5fjbpjM7
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MDGNSxzkF32vM6Pn6
Es Con Field Hokkaido
https://www.fighters.co.jp/expansion/2025/beginner/en/index.html
Sumo Tournament
https://www.sumo.or.jp/EnTicket/year_schedule/
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We're headed out of the country to check out baseball in South Korea. Jacob talks about what brought him to live in Korea back in 2006 (00:55) before talking to Shane Barclay of the Baseball Tour Company Japanball about his trips to Seoul and beyond (07:00). They talk about how to get tickets, what to expect at the ballpark, the makeup of the KBO fans as well as some differences between the experience at a Korean baseball game and a Japanese game. To end the podcast, Jacob gives some tips on having a good trip to South Korea (39:00).
Japanball Korean Tours
https://japanball.com/baseball-tours/south-korea/
Get To Know the KBO
https://www.axios.com/2020/05/06/korea-baseball-organization-kbo-rules-teams-history
Seoul Metro Map
https://www.urbanrail.net/as/kr/seoul/seoul-map.htm
Information on SPAREX jimjilbang and spa
https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/133675-seoul-dongdaemun-sparex-jjimjilbang-sauna-admission-ticket/
Blackpink Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32si5cfrCNc
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We're in San Diego checking out Petco Park. Jacob talks about his first visit to the park in March 2006 for the inaugural World Baseball Classic (01:25) before talking to Bob Kennedy about all the cool places, great food and fun times at Petco Park (o6:20). We end the show looking at San Diego and how it stands up as a Ballpark Road Trippin' City (37:20).
Baja Rick's Cantina https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMBt6mAnuMVYvNwV6
Kansas City BBQ https://maps.app.goo.gl/7yDSHT1JqV4HNnQq9
Lane Field Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/33SoaMo9kYfGk2Vu6
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We are in Seattle for Ballpark number 14 on our list of 30. Jacob Talks about his previous visits to T-Mobile Park (01:08) before talking to John Guncy about the ins and outs of the stadium and how best to visit. (09:55). Later, Jacob sees how Seattle measures up as a Great Ballpark Road Trippin' City (44:30).
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It’s the Season 2 premiere, and we are headed to Arizona for Spring Training. No guests this week, but we have an actual road trip to cover.
Jacob starts by talking about his first trip to the Cactus League in 1991 (05:45) and when to go to spring training(09:10)before diving into his (dog friendly) 2025 road trip (11:55). We visit Cammelback Ranch in Glendale (14:45) and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale (17:10) before taking in a dog day in Surprise (21:55). We finish the episode with Hohokam Stadium and Goodyear Ballpark (24:40).
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If you'd like to get in touch with the program, you can email your comments or recommendations to [email protected]. If you'd like to send a voice memo with a recommendation, we will try to play them on the program whenever we can. We want to hear from you.
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We've reached the end of season 1 and for our season finale, we are talking with author Paul Goldberg about his fantastic book "Ballpark: Baseball and the American City" (04:50) which, incidentally, should be on any stadium lover's shelf. We will be back in a few months with season 2. If you'd like to be a part of the show, please send an audio message or an email to [email protected]
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Schlemiel, Schlimazle, we're off to Milwaukee to check out American Family Field. Jacob starts off talking about his trip to Miller Park in 2005 and then dig in with Chuck Kreckel to find out what we can about American Family Field. Before we go, Jacob ranks his favorite retractable roof stadiums.
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Today's show covers a classic ballpark in every sense of the word. Jacob starts off by talking about his visit to Fenway in 2004 (02:30) before talking to Ryan Matthews about his experiences at the ballpark.
If you have any Fenway recommendations, you can send an email or voice memo to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you and get your recommendation on the air.
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This week, we are in Philadelphia visiting the home of the Phillies, Citizens Bank Park. Jacob touches briefly on his trip to the CBP in 2004, the year it opened before talking with Tori Brooks about her experience at the ballpark (4:20)
We cover food, seating locations and whether it is safe to wear your visiting colors to a game. If you're not craving a cheesesteak by the end of this episode...then you probably don't like cheesesteaks.
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This week, we are in Pittsburgh, PA visiting the Pirates' home ballpark, PNC Park. Jacob starts by ranking his top 8 parks (01:18) then talks a bit about his visit to Pittsburgh in 2003 (04:27). After that, we talk with Zach Tucker who has great tips and recommendations (08:10)..
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We are in Cincinnati to visit Great America Ballpark, home of the Reds. Jacob talks about his visit and then turns it over to his 2 guests, Maggie Prior and Jeff Whitesell to get all the best info about their home ballpark (05:27)..
If you have any suggestions or additions to any of the ballparks we have covered so far, please record a voice memo on your phone app and send it to [email protected]. We will try to play it on the show.
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In honor of the 2024 MLB tribute to the Negro League at Rickwood Field, we are headed to Birmingham, Alabama. This week, we are visiting the oldest ballpark in America. Jacob talks about his trip to Rickwood in 2022 before talking with Skyler Jones who actually attended the MLB game at Rickwood (08:30). We'll hear about his experience going to one of these special events put on by MLB. We even talk about how you can actually get to a ballgame at Rickwood in the future.
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We start the show talking about Jacob's 2003 Ballpark road-trip and hitting the old Bush Stadium (02:00) before rolling into Chicago for 2 games at Wrigley. Then we talk to Jeff Raguskis of the Bricks Behind The Ivy Podcast and Youtube show about his Wrigley Wrecommendations (06:07). We end the show with a comedy suggestion for after your ballgame in the second city (43:10)
Bricks Behind The Ivy
https://www.youtube.com/@Bricks_Behind_the_Ivy
IO (Improv Olympic)
https://ioimprov.com
Second City
https://www.secondcity.com/chicago
Offbook: The improvised Musical Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSehyOjW48&t=1538s
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Today we head to Kansas City, MO to eat some BBQ, cool off by a fountain and maybe get a brew with a view. It's Kauffman Stadium, home of the Royals on this week's episode of Ballpark Road Trip. Jacob starts off talking about his experience at the old Royals Stadium (01:34) before getting into a conversation with Colby Curry about all the things to do at Kauffman (06:50), and then touches on a couple of things to do in Kansas City before your game (37:00)
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We head to San Francisco to visit Oracle Park, home of the Giants. Jacob talks about his fandom for both the A's and the Giants (01:52) and goes down his top 3 memories of Oracle (05:58). Then, we'll talk to Tyler Hall about all the things to do and see while out at the ballpark (10:50). Finally, we end the show by talking about what there is to see and do while you are in San Francisco (33:20).
City Kayak
https://citykayak.com
Stretchy Pants Food Tours
https://www.stretchy-pants.com/chinatown-food-tour/
Stage Coach Greens
https://www.stagecoachgreens.com/cms/
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