We Love Our Team
Join Jack Greiner and Randy Freking and their guests for a podcast devoted to the Cincinnati Reds. They will answer the existential question of why so many people love the Reds or as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Our podcast will feature Reds fans from far and wide. Our guests will include well known people who are Reds fans, including authors who have written books about the Reds, celebrities who are long time Reds fans, social media Influencers, and other other personalities. GO REDS!
We Love Our Team
Season 5, Episode 9: David Pepper, Mr. Cincinnati
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Jack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome David Pepper, a lifelong Cincinnatian and former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party. The conversation covers David's deep-rooted passion for the Cincinnati Reds, sharing nostalgic memories and discussing favorite players like Eric Davis and Ken Griffey Jr. David also talks about his political journey, his books on gerrymandering, and his candidacy for lieutenant governor alongside Amy Acton. The episode is filled with engaging anecdotes, baseball trivia, and a shared love for Cincinnati sports.
Keywords:
- Cincinnati Reds
- David Pepper
- Eric Davis
- Ken Griffey Jr.
- Ohio Democratic Party
- Gerrymandering
- Amy Acton
- Baseball nostalgia
- Cincinnati sports
- Political journey
Chapters:
- Introduction and Guest Welcome (0:00 - 0:42)
- Hosts introduce David Pepper and his background.
- Reds Fandom and Early Memories (0:42 - 2:39)
- David shares his early experiences as a Reds fan.
- Favorite Players and Baseball Stories (2:39 - 5:40)
- Discussion about favorite players like Eric Davis and Ken Griffey Jr.
- Political Career and Writing (5:40 - 14:18)
- David talks about his political journey and his books.
- Running for Lieutenant Governor (14:18 - 17:09)
- Insights into David's candidacy with Amy Acton.
- Baseball and Politics (17:09 - 22:32)
- The intersection of sports fandom and political life.
- Fun Categories and Personal Stories (22:32 - 42:54)
- Engaging segments like "Marty McFly" and "Mount Rushmore" of Reds players.
- Conclusion and Optimism for the Season (42:54 - End)
- Closing thoughts and excitement for the upcoming baseball season.
Jack thanks the listeners
