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!
Episodes
94 episodes
Season 5, Episode 9: David Pepper, Mr. Cincinnati
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 discussin...
Season 5, Episode 8: Gary Schatz, a Character of the Game and Statistician
This episode is sponsored by LeRosa's Pizzeria! Listen and Win.Join us as we chat with Gary Schatz, son of Dick Schatz, a dedicated Reds fan and baseball statistician since 1992. Discover his insights on Reds history, memorable moments, ...
Season 5, Episode 7: David Shannon and The Unmarked Graves Project; Preserving Reds History
Join David Shannon as we explore the fascinating world of Reds fandom, historic moments, and a unique project dedicated to unmarked graves of former Reds players. Discover stories, insights, and the passion behind preserving baseball history.
Season 5, Episode 6: Rick Redman, Louisville Slugger Museum Secrets!
SummaryJoin us as Rick Redman, Vice President of Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, shares his lifelong passion for baseball, insights into the iconic brand, and memorable moments from his career. Discover the rich history of ...
Season 5, Episode 5: Jim Borgman, Tom Borgman, and Bob Hust; Prepare to Laugh
Three Elder Panthers share their stories about spring training, their younger fandom, favorite players, their choices for Reds Mount Rushmore, players/teams they dislike, and much more. Entertaining to say the least!Key Frameworks...
Season 5, Episode 4: Rosie Reds President Melissa Hurd's Baseball Journey and Community Impact
Join us as we chat with Melissa Hurd, president of the Rosie Reds, about her lifelong passion for baseball, her involvement in the Cincinnati Reds community, and her insights on the game, players, and organization. Discover how the Rosie Reds s...
Season 5, Episode 3: Rick Walls, Inside the Reds Hall of Fame
SummaryJoin us as we explore the rich history of the Cincinnati Reds through the eyes of Rick Walls, the executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. Discover fascinating stories, iconic memorabilia, and insights into t...
Season 5, Episode 2: 1990 Hero Todd Benzinger, "He caught the final out of the 1990 World Series"
SummaryJoin us as Todd Benzinger, a key player in the 1990 Reds World Series victory, shares his baseball journey, insights into team dynamics, and memorable moments from his career. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, his favorit...
Season 5, Episode 1: Jack and Randy Preview The Season and Their New Categories!
Join us as we dive into Reds predictions, legendary players, and memorable moments in baseball history. This episode features lively debates on team strategies, favorite uniforms, and iconic baseball movies, offering fans a rich tapestry of ins...
Season 2, Episode 19 Republished: Santa Claus is coming to We Love Our Team
Back by popular demand!BREAKING NEWS: Santa is a Reds fan and has been a fan since the Reds inaugural season of 1869! Red Stockings? Who suggested that? Red and white uniforms? You get the idea.In this festive episode, Santa Clau...
Season 1, Episode 5 Republished: Barbara Smith, Ultra Reds Fan and Executive!
In this episode originally published during our early days of WE LOVE OUR TEAM, Barbara Smith, President of Cincinnati based Journey Steel, joined Jack and Randy to discuss her Cincinnati Reds fandom. The youngest of eight children, Barb was a ...
Season 2, Episode 14 Republished: Julie Mulholland is A So Cool Sports Social Media Influencer!
This episode is being republished on Nov 11, 2025.An extraordinary Reds Fan: Julie Mulholland. A passionate Reds fan and social media influencer, Julie shares her journey of fandom, memorable moments at the ballpark, and her thoughts on ...
Season 3, Episode 17 Republished in Honor of College Basketball Resuming!: Xavier Greats Joe Sunderman and Byron Larkin
SummaryIn this republished episode as the 2025-26 season begins, Jack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome Joe Sunderman and Byron Larkin, two prominent figures in Cincinnati sports history. Among other things, they discuss the changing lan...
Season 2, Episode 22 Republished In Honor of FC's Playoff Win: Jeff Berding, FC Cincy and His Reds Fandom
SummaryFC Cincy beat the Columbus Crew in the first match of their MLS playoff series. So, we are republishing our interview of Jeff Berding, Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati.Jeff shares his journey from a passionate Cincinnati Reds...
Season 2, Episode 2 Republished: Chris Welsh, Former MLB Pitcher, Current Broadcaster, And Rules Expert
Former Major League pitcher and Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh joins the podcast to discuss his early years as a Reds fan, his collegiate baseball career, his time in the minors, and his career as a Major LeaguerChris shares stories about...
Season 1, Episode 12 Republished: Mike Zilliox, Co-Author of @TitanicStruggle: The Best of Marty Brennaman
In light of the excitement around the dedication of Marty Brennaman's statue at Great American Ballpark, we thought we would republish this special episode during our fall break.Mike Zilliox, an IT professional and lifelong Reds fan (and...
Season 1, Episode 16 Republished: Mike Suter, What It's Like To Be The Father Of A Big League Pitcher
In this fascinating episode, which was recorded before the 2024 season, Randy and Jack interview Mike Suter, a lifelong Reds fan and the father of major league pitcher Brent Suter who signed with the Reds in January, 2024. They dive into Brent'...
Season 4, Episode 7: Julie Isphording and the Heart of a Champion
Hosts Jack and Randy welcome Julie Isphording, a Cincinnati native and Olympian, to discuss her journey from growing up in Cincinnati to becoming a world-class runner. Julie shares her experiences with the Cincinnati Reds, her Olympic trials, a...
Season 4, Episode 6: John Hirschbeck, The Life of an MLB Umpire
John Hirschbeck, a former MLB umpire, shares his journey from a high school student needing money to a respected umpire in Major League Baseball. John discusses his experiences in various cities, the challenges of scheduling, injuries faced dur...
Season 4, Episode 5: Julie Nixon-Hils and The Legacy of Baseball in the Nixon Family
Julie Nixon-Hills, Russ Nixon, Cincinnati Reds, baseball history, family legacy, sports management, baseball fans, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, baseball storiesSummaryJulie Nixon-Hils shares her deep-rooted connection to baseb...
Season 4, Episode 4: Bengals Beat Writer Geoff "Butch" Hobson, Baseball Fan!
SummaryGeoff Hobson, aka Butch Hobson, a sports journalist for 49 years, shares his journey from a young baseball fan in Massachusetts to becoming a prominent beat writer for the Cincinnati Bengals. He reflects on his early influe...
Season 4, Episode 3: Tom Tsuchiya, Sculpting Cincinnati's Baseball Legacy
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Season 4, Episode 2. Archbishop Robert Casey: Faith, Family, and Baseball
Archbishop Casey will throw out the first pitch before the Reds-Cardinals game on August 30.SummaryIn this fascinating conversation with WE LOVE OUR TEAM's first religious leader as a guest, Cincinnati Archbishop Robert...
Season 4, Episode 1: John Popovich, Sports Of All Sorts, Ali, Jordan, Nicklaus Stories!
SummaryOne of our favorite episodes!John Popovich, the veteran sports reporter and story teller, shares his journey from Struthers, Ohio, to becoming a prominent figure in Cincinnati sports journalism. Popo r...