We bring to you the first of two parts of the 4th annual EFA Average Holiday Spectacular. We had on some of our former guests to talk about the hats we're wearing and shared our 2025 baseball travels. Tune in next week to hear about plans for 2026 travel.

Make sure to follow all of our guests online.

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We spoke with Joe Sheeder on this week's episode. Joe is from outside Erie, Pennsylvania and lives in Toronto currently. Joe tells us about collecting cards and getting autographs. He shares about his logo baseball collection and tells us all about his baseball travels. Joe also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to follow Joe online.

Joe Sheeder - 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joesheeds/ (@JoeSheeds)

Logo Baseball and Ticket Stub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joesheedsballsandstubs (@JoeSheedsBallsandStubs)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Scott Montesano is the radio voice of the Alton River Dragons of the Prospect League. Scott shares his background and tells us where the River Dragons are located. We talk about bald heads, the league and how the schedule works for a 20-team league. Make sure to follow the River Dragons online.

Alton River Dragons -

Website: https://www.altonbaseball.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@riverdragonss

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altonriverdragons/ (@AltonRiverDragons)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PLRiverDragons/ (@PLRiverDragons)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The newest team to the Northwoods League is the Richmond Flying Mummies from Richmond, Indiana. We speak with GM Trevor Amerson. Trevor shares his background with the Green Bay Rockers. He tells us about the team name and logos and what they plan to do at the stadium outside of hosting baseball games. He tells us his big plans if they had an unlimited budget and his favorite Brewers' players.

Make sure to follow the Flying Mummies online.

Richmond Flying Mummies - 

Website: https://www.northwoodsleague.com/richmond-flying-mummies/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richmond-Flying-Mummies

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingmummies/ (@FlyingMummies)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FlyingMummies (@FlyingMummies)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We had Ronnie Rantz on this week's episode. Ronnie is the owner of the Baton Rouge Rougarou of the Texas Collegiate League. He just recently purchased the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators as well. Ronnie talks about his time playing baseball at LSU. He talks about the Rougarou's championship and what new things he's bringing to Lake Charles. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Be sure to follow the Rougarou and Gumbeaux Gators online.

Baton Rouge Rougarou -

Website: https://www.brrougarou.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BatonRougeRougarou/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brrougarou/ (@BRRougarou)

Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/BRRougarou (@BRRougarou)

Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators -

Website: https://www.gumbeauxgators.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gumbeauxgators/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumbeauxgators/ (@GumbeauxGators)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gumbeauxgators (@GumbeauxGators)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The San Francisco Seagulls have been a baseball organization in California for over 20 years. The owner of the youth organization and the collegiate team is Marc Caviglia. Marc talks about starting the Seagulls organization and the story behind the nickname. We chat about his playing time, the league, his favorite Giants players and he shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Be sure to follow the Seagulls online.

San Francisco Seagulls -

Website: https://www.sfseagulls.com/

Collegiate Team Website: https://www.collegeseagulls.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfseagulls/ (@SFSeagulls)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gullsnation (@GullsNation)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We had on Gavin Booker on this week's episode. Gavin is the Coordinator, Broadcast and Media Relations with the Rome Emperors, the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Gavin shares what it was like when the team transitioned from the Rome Braves to the Rome Emperors. We talk about his time in summer collegiate baseball and he shares his Proffitt & Loss. Will we see Gavin on the next Emperors' Tik Tok video? Tune in to find out.

Be sure to follow the Emperors online.

Rome Emperors - 

Website: https://www.milb.com/rome

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goemperors/ (@GoEmperors)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GoEmperors (@GoEmperors)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Salem, Virginia is home to the Single-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Salem Red Sox have donned their parent club's name for years now, but in November of 2025, that is going to change. Salem is going to rebrand to a new identity to start the 2026 season. We have on the General Manager of the Salem Red Sox, Allen Lawrence. Allen shares with us what went into the rebrand and what the fans can come to expect when the new identity is unveiled. We talk about Allen's background and also about the town of Salem.

Make sure to tune into social media and the website on November 8th to see what the new brand will be.

Follow the Red Sox online (their website and social media handles will update with the name change).

Salem Red Sox -

Website: https://www.milb.com/salem

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salemredsox/ (@SalemRedSox)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/salemredsox (@SalemRedSox)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

What makes the residents of Oakland, California so resilient? When your MLB team is leaving, you help start a new professional team to keep baseball in the city. We are joined by Casey Pratt with the Oakland Ballers. Casey is the Vice President of Communications and Fan Entertainment. Casey shares the story about how the team was started and shares a little about his background. He also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to follow the Ballers online.

Oakland Ballers -

Website: https://www.oaklandballers.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakland.ballers/ (@Oakland.Ballers)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/OaklandBallers (@OaklandBallers)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The Queen City is home to a summer collegiate baseball team and a brand new league they're going to play in during the summer of 2026. The Queen City Corndogs are in Charlotte, North Carolina and owned by Eddie Hull. Eddie shares with us about his playing days for the Charlotte 49ers and what he did before owning the Corndogs. We talk about the new Blue Ridge League and the teams in the league. Eddie also shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to follow the Corndogs online.

Queen City Corndogs - 

Website: https://www.queencitybaseballclub.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qccorndogsbsb/ (@QCCorndogsBSB)

Twitters: https://www.twitter.com/QCCorndogsBSB/ (@QCCorndogsBSB)

Blue Ridge League - 

Website: https://www.blueridgeleague.com/

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Johnny and Eric are joined by Donnie Wise and Patrick Larson for the second part of our episode about the 2025 MLB season. For this episode we discuss our playoffs predictions. Who will win the wild cards, the ALDS/NLDS and ALCS/NLCS. Find out who the 4 of us chose to win the World Series as well.

Make sure to follow Donnie and Patrick online.

Donnie Wise -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Patrick Larson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milbhathistory/ (@MiLBHistory)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/patlarson1/ (@PatLarson1)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Johnny and Eric are joined by Donnie Wise and Patrick Larson to discuss our regular season predictions and final standings. Before the season started we made predictions for who we thought would win the division. We also discuss how the season went for our teams. Tune in to the next episode to hear our playoff predictions.

Make sure to follow Donnie and Patrick online.

Donnie Wise -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Patrick Larson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milbhathistory/ (@MiLBHistory)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/patlarson1/ (@PatLarson1)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The Mississippi Mud Monsters from Pearl, Mississippi just completed their inaugural season in the Frontier League. We had on the Prime Minister of Fun and GM Andrew Seymour. Andrew shares his background and what it was like coming to the ballpark every day. He tells us about the attendance this season and shares what is coming to Trustmark Park this holiday season.

Make sure to follow the Mud Monsters online.

Mississippi Mud Monsters - 

Website: https://www.mudmonstersbaseball.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mudmonstersbaseball/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mudmonstersbsb/ (@MudMonstersBSB)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mudmonstersbsb (@MudMonstersBSB)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We spoke with Gus Baylow this week. Gus is the radio voice of the Frederick Keys. We talk about the MLB Draft League and what to expect with the Keys going back to affiliated baseball in 2026. We chat a lot about his time at the University of Kansas. Gus shares the South Atlantic League cities he's looking forward to visiting and his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to check out the Keys online.

Frederick Keys -

Website: https://www.mlbdraftleague.com/frederick/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickkeys/ (@FrederickKeys)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FrederickKeys (@FrederickKeys)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Richard Chalmers and his wife own the Acadiana Cane Cutters. They're a summer collegiate team in the Texas Collegiate League. Richard shares with us about the Acadiana region of Louisiana and what he would recommend if you wanted to start your own summer collegiate team. He shares with us a dream promotion, his favorite MLB team and player, as well as his Proffitt & Loss.

Make sure to follow the Cane Cutters online.

Acadiana Cane Cutters -

Website: https://www.canecuttersbaseball.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcadianaCaneCuttersBaseball/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canecuttersbsb/ (@CaneCuttersBSB)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaneCuttersBB (@CaneCuttersBB)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We are back for the second part of our conversation with the Wises. Rhonda and Donnie Wise made a trip to Wichita at the beginning of August, but we talk a lot about their stop in Memphis. We then finish up the episode by discussing their final day in Wichita.

Be sure to follow the Wises online.

Donnie Wise -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Rhonda Wise -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Rubes4real (@Rubes4Real)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Rubes23SC (@Rubes23SC)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The Proffitts had a fun time hosting the Wises at the beginning of August in Wichita. Donnie and Rhonda join Johnny and Eric to talk about their trip. A two part episode, we get into the drive to Wichita, and discuss the first two days of their stay in the ICT. Make sure to tune in next week to hear about their Memphis trip and their final day in Kansas.

Be sure to follow the Wises online.

Donnie Wise -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisedrjr (@wisedrjr)

Rhonda Wise -

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Rubes4real (@Rubes4Real)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Rubes23SC (@Rubes23SC)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Three straight championship games. Multiple national championship wins. Marc Blackim and his wife are the owners of the Hutchinson (KS) Monarchs. Marc talks about starting the team many years ago and shares about the town an hour from Wichita. We talk about the NBC World Series and Marc shares his Proffitt & Loss.

Be sure to follow along with the Monarchs.

Hutchinson Monarchs - 

Website: https://www.monarchsbaseball.org/

Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/hutchmonarchs/ (@HutchMonarchs)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Hutch_Monarchs (@Hutch_Monarchs)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

The 91st annual National Baseball Congress World Series wrapped up at the beginning of August with a familiar name winning the title again in 2025. This was also the second year since they brought back Baseball Round the Clock. 11 games in 33 hours.

We have on Terry McCutchen and Zach Proffitt to talk about their experiences with completing Round the Clock. 

Make sure to check out the episode and make it to Wichita in July 2026 to see if you can survive.

Follow Terry and Zach online.

Terry McCutchen -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry.mccutchen/ (@Terry.McCutchen)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tbmccutchen (@TBMcCutchen)

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@terry.mccutchen (@Terry.McCutchen)

Zach Proffitt - 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/zachproffitt8/ (@ZachProffitt8)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We had culinary hour 150 episodes ago learning about all the foods Virgil Brooks eats at ballparks. We finally brought him back on to catch up on life. How are things as a Rocket City Trash Pandas season ticket holder? What trips did he take this year? What are some hopes for future trips. Tune in to hear it all.

Make sure to follow Virgil online.

Virgil Brooks -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostgumbel/ (@LostGumbel)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thelostgumbel (@TheLostGumbel)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

Johnny and Melinda took a trip over the 4th of July down to Louisiana. The Gumbeaux Gators super fan got to see them play in Lafayette and in Lake Charles. From the amazing food, to great baseball and wonderful hospital, the Bowlins shared their experience to the Bayou. 

Make sure to support summer collegiate baseball and follow us online.

Lake Charles, Louisiana - 

Website: https://www.visitlakecharles.org/

Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators -

Website: https://www.gumbeauxgators.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gumbeauxgators/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumbeauxgators/ (@GumbeauxGators)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gumbeauxgators (@GumbeauxGators)

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

We were thrilled to be joined again by friend and author Eric Vickrey. Eric recaps his original book Runnin Redbirds and shares with us the synopsis for his new book Season of Shattered Dreams. We also talk about the Mariners and Cardinals and if he has plans for a third book. Make sure to get a copy of both of his books and follow him online.

Eric Vickrey -

Website: https://www.ericvickrey.com/

Season of Shattered Dreams Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Season-Shattered-Dreams-Baseball-Everything/dp/1538190729/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R5R61NQF41KC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vfA2gxEf6Iqt560c9h7YqLUgo1HRAOB5JLSiEmgt4Ps.cQf1OVUssdFIsMMe4VEKrRPDoeRsjmUT3_atC2fAie0&dib_tag=se&keywords=season+of+shattered+dreams+eric+vickrey&qid=1753850589&sprefix=Season+of+shatt%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eric_vickrey (@Eric_Vickrey)

Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/ericvickrey.bsky.social

Earned Fun Average -
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)

Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)


Curved Brim Media -

Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/

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Eric and his wife set out on their yearly trip and took their youngest son and her best friend again. They went through Chicago and Iowa with a couple ballparks in between. Follow along to see what the favorite MLB and MiLB stadiums were, including best merch and food. They also share tentative plans for 2026.

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We head back to Canada this week as we talk to Josh Matlow. Josh is the President, GM and On-Field Manager of the Barrie Baycats. The Baycats are part of the Intercounty Baseball League. Josh tells us about his playing days with the Baycats and what it's like wearing so many hats with the team. He also shares about Barrie Ontario and his Proffitt & Loss.

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Eric and his brother Joe went on their yearly baseball trip. ProffittPalooza 2025 went through the Carolinas and Georgia. We were joined by the Mayor Donnie Wise on about half the trip. Donnie joins us on this episode to discuss the trip and his experiences with the brothers.

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