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238 episodes
Episode 238 - MLB Playoffs 2026
The MLB Playoffs are under way. Johnny and Eric recap the 2026 regular season and go over the final standings. They discuss the playoff bracket and pick their playoff winners. Be sure to follow us online.Earned Fun Average -
Episode 237 - Dancing to the Beet
Jeff Dobish is back on with us after 28 long years. As the previous owner of the Casper Spuds, Jeff is back in summer collegiate baseball, this time in Gering, NE. Jeff shares with us his reasoning for bringing a new team to western Nebraska. W...
Episode 236 - The Gator Father
We are joined once again by Terry McCutchen. We put a bow on the Big Country Bayou Battle. We talk about the conclusion of the Gumbeaux Gators and Flying Bisons series. We have Johnny rank his favorite teams and we talk TCL expansion.
Episode 235 - Is This Heaven?
Lynn Smith is our resident Iowan. The 2026 Curved Brim Media meetup took place in Iowa this year. Lynn talks to us about the meetup, the games we attended and the other fun activities we participated in. Make sure to follow Lynn and...
Episode 234 - Make it a PBR
Ken and Jen Leo run the Green Bay Blue Ribbons. We talk about the connection with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, how they got involved with the team and where the team plays. We talk about the Wisconsin State League and they share their Proffitt &...
Episode 233 - Midnight Sun
John Lohrke is the GM of the Alaska Goldpanners. John tells us about his father's playing days in the MLB. He shares with us his baseball background including getting involved with the Goldpanners. We talk about the Midnight Sun Game and the NB...
Episode 232 - It's Not AI, It's IA
Chris Goodell has been running the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League for many years. As someone who's originally from Iowa, Chris jumped at the chance to become President and Owner of a new Northwoods League team, playing it's inaugura...
Episode 231 - Hitting the Road in 2026
We both set out on another trip 4th of July weekend. Johnny went to see Acadiana and Lake Charles. Eric went with his family to Springfield and Nashville. We talk about food and events outside of the ballpark and share our Proffitt & Loss.<...
Episode 230 - 6th Inning Stretch
We are joined by Virgil Brooks, Chris Storm and Terry McCutchen to discuss the 2026 NBC World Series Baseball Round the Clock. From extreme heat, extra check-ins, a 6th inning stretch, and lots of baseball, you'll want to check out this fun epi...
Episode 229 - Mapping the Path
Matt Burns is better known as Mapping the Path. He takes a yearly 3-week trip with his father to see ballparks in certain regions of the country. We get into Matt's planning, spreadsheets and everything else that goes into his trips. We talk ab...
Episode 228 - Gumbeaux Boudreaux
Bryce Boudreaux is the on-field emcee for McNeese State and the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. He also hosts wrestling, MMA and combat sports events. Bryce shares his background and how he got the gig for the Gumbeaux Gators. He shares his dream...
Episode 227 - Double Cape
In part 2 of our Father's Day weekend trips, Eric discusses ProffittPalooza 2026. We go over the itinerary, ballpark food and merch. We also preview the other trips we both were getting ready to leave on. Be sure to follow us online. <...
Episode 226 - Father's Day Weekend Trip
Johnny and Eric took baseball trips over Father's Day weekend. In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, Johnny tells us about his trip to Cape Girardeau. From the food, to the merch and everything between the foul lines, make sure to listen to this fu...
Episode 225 - The Historic Home Run
Eric went to his first ever College World Series game with his son and saw Game 1 between the Troy Trojans and West Virginia Mountaineers. A historical home run ball was hit during the game and there's a great story that followed. Be sure to tu...
Episode 224 - Big Country Bayou Battle Royale
We talk about an assortment of topics this week, with special guest Terry McCutchen. We preview the College World Series, we talk about the battle between Johnny and Terry's favorite summer collegiate teams and we talk about the big news out of...
Episode 223 - Feeling Like A Tourist
Larry Hawkins is the GM of the Asheville Tourists. He's been with the team since 2005. We talk about some alternate identities of the Tourists, what to expect at the ballpark and what food options the stadium has. Larry shares about his GM posi...
Episode 222 - Me and Manatee
New to Florida is Alex Berntsen and Jim Timmins. Alex is the GM of the new Palm Coast Big Buoys and Jim is the team's head coach. They're playing summer collegiate baseball in the Orange State League. Jim shares his background coaching little l...
Episode 221 - This is a Test
We speak with Josh Morris this week. He's the GM of the Tullahoma Test Pilots in the new Volunteer State League. Josh shares with us his playing experience and the joy of watching his brother pitch in the big leagues. We talk about the league a...
Episode 220 - How the Cow Ate the Cabbage
Nokona Powell is the GM of the new Pearland Cobblers summer collegiate team in Pearland, Texas. They will be playing this summer in the Cowboy Collegiate Baseball League. Nokona shares his background in baseball, football and soccer, and talks ...
Episode 219 - Woolly Wranglin
We have Brett Lander on the podcast this week. He's the GM of the Waco Woolly Wranglers, a new team in a new summer collegiate league, the Cowboy Collegiate League. Brett talks about the team and the league. He shares a little about his backgro...
Episode 218 - Mashing Away Cancer
Carter Catlett has started an independent summer collegiate team near Greensboro, North Carolina. With matchups against Coastal Plain League teams, Old North State League, Blue Ridge League and others, it will be sure to be quite the inaugural ...
Episode 217 - Redemption: Part 2 in Hartford
Mike Abramson has been with the Hartford Yard Goats since the beginning and is their current GM. Hartford is the Double A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Mike talks about bringing back the Rock Cats identity, some of the alternate identities...
Episode 216 - Copperhead Road
Derrick Welsh is the GM of the Southern Ohio Copperheads. A unique twist to summer collegiate baseball, the Copperheads are almost exclusively a student-ran organization. The Copperheads have been in existence for 25 years and play in the Great...
Episode 215 - The Honorable Beeson
We are joined this week by friend and ballpark traveler Zach Beeson. Zach talks about his love for the Los Angeles Angels and what led him to travel to see as many baseball stadiums as possible. We talk about his Twitter posts that showcase loc...
Episode 214 - Beware of the Bat Cats
Roger Ward is the GM and Coach of the Great Bend Bat Cats. The team plays in the Jayhawk League in Great Bend, Kansas. Roger shares about his playing days at Kentucky and we talk about toughest opponents and favorite logo. Roger shares his visi...
