Foul Tips and Bat Flips
Interviews with coaches, players, team employees and fans of minor league and collegiate summer teams, with a heavy emphasis on the Mid America League and Abilene Flying Bison. I will try to bring interesting stories that may go unnoticed by the average fan. Rest assured, this is a simple podcast brought to you by a simple man!
Episodes
34 episodes
New Faces in the Mid America League! - MAL Commissioner Nick Weisenborn is Back
Mid America League Commissioner Nick Weisenborn discusses 2026 and beyond, including 4 new franchises for the upcoming summer. This is Nick's third visit. I appreciate the time he gives and detail with which he answers my questions.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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25:35
Bayou Brilliance - Meet Ronnie Rantz, Owner of the Baton Rouge Rougarou and Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators
Ronnie Rantz is a legend in his home state of Louisiana. From his collegiate career under legendary coach Skip Bertman, where he helped lead the Tigers to their first national championship until today, Ronnie has been a prominent figure in the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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31:01
He's Got That Dawg in Him! - Meet Spencer Pattison, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Down East BirdDawgs
Spencer is an up-and-coming radio broadcaster for the Down East BirdDawgs in Kinston, NC. Spencer was with the Sherman Shadowcats in their inaugural season, which is how we met. I'm honored to have Spencer join me to catch up and learn about hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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34:31
More Than Just a Guy - Meet Scott Malone, Head Coach of Texas A&M Corpus Christi
In this interview with Texas A&M Corpus Christi head baseball coach, former Abilene Prairie Dog and Cooper Cougar, Scott Malone, we discuss what it was like to be raised by a legendary coach, how his baseball journey progressed and led him ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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47:30
Texas Two Step - Abilene Flying Bison and Sherman Shadowcats Join the Texas Collegiate League
I interview Abilene Flying Bison general manager John Stark and freelance photographer/reporter Brandon McAuliffe to discuss the bombshell move of both the Abilene Flying Bison and Sherman Shadowcats from the Mid America League to the Texas Col...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:00:33
Directing History into the Future - Meet Katie Woods, Director of the NBC World Series
Katie Woods, as Director of the National Baseball Congress World Series, discusses her role as caretaker of one of the oldest continuous sporting events in the US. Under her leadership, the tournament has seen the revival of Baseball Around the...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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35:19
It's All About the Friends We Make - Scott Kirk discusses his vision of summer ball in Bryan, TX.
This is the conclusion of my conversation with Scott Kirk, Executive Vice President for the new summer collegiate baseball team in Bryan, TX. Don't forget to rate and share the podcast with your friends. Bryan Baseb...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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42:32
New Man in Town! - Meet Scott Kirk, Executive VP for the Mid America League Team in Bryan, TX
Scott Kirk, formerly with the Abilene Flying Bison, is the Executive Vice President for the new Bryan franchise in the Mid America League. This collegiate summer wood bat team will begin play in 2026. You are sure to enjoy Scott's stories from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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34:14
Terry's Top 5 Lists of 2025
Join me as I rank the top 5 ballparks and games in several categories. I had fun creating the list based solely off of the games that my wife and I attended in person. Let me know where you agree or disagree.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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48:37
Bison Fans with Traveling Plans - Meet Tique & Stacy Hamilton
In this episode, I visit with a pair of Abilene Flying Bison season ticket holders who gave up annual Texas Rangers' tickets to support their local collegiate summer wood bat team. As lifelong baseball fans, Tique and Stacy parlayed their multi...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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39:21
Johnny Said WHAT! Let's Clear the Air - Johnny Bowlin Part 2
The conclusion to a fun conversation I had with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators superfan, Mississippi's Abilene Flying Bison honorary representative, and lifelong baseball fan. In this episode, Johnny discusses his plans and d...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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29:40
Gumbeaux Gator Superfan - Johnny Bowlin
Part 1 of 2 with Johnny Bowlin, Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gator Superfan and one of the Abilene Flying Bison's biggest online supporters. In this episode, Johnny discusses how he became a baseball fan and his recent trip to the Louisiana Bayou to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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38:00
Road to Wrigley - Carol and I Discuss Our Trip to Chicago
The culmination of a year long journey to see 100 baseball games in person was a visit to Wrigley Field for the 100th game. Hear of our thoughts during the year as well as highlights of the time spent in the Windy City. Carol also a...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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41:20
Stark Reality for the Flying Bison - Interview with John Stark, President and GM of the Abilene Flying Bison
Fresh off a 2nd consecutive runner-up finish in the 2025 Mid America League season, the Abilene Flying Bison have successfully completed their second season. John Stark, president and general manager, visits with me to review the season, share ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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33:39
That's a Wrap - A View From the Top - Nick Weisenborn, Executive Director, Mid America League
In this episode, I visit with Nick Weisenborn, Executive Director of the Mid America League to hear his perspective on the recently completed 2025 summer season. We also discuss new teams coming in 2026 and possible changes fans may see next ye...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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21:52
Mid America League Season Review
We take a look at the All-Stars and superlatives for the 2025 Mid America League baseball season. We also preview the championship series between the Joplin Outlaws and the Abilene Flying BisonSpecial thanks to Hunter Hutchins...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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39:56
A Masterful Return to the Mound - Boardy Puts on the Spikes One More Time
Part 2 of my conversation with Boardman Adams, pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for McMurry University baseball. We discuss recruiting at the Division 3 level and a game in 2024 where Boardy pitched for the Abilene Flying Bison. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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58:30
Baseball is a Small World - Boardman Adams of McMurry University Baseball
Boardman "Boardy" Adams, McMurry University's pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, joins me to discuss his playing and coaching career. In part 1 of a 2 part interview, you will hear about Boardy's baseball journey. During our discussion,...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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39:40
Highlights of Previous Episodes and a Mid America League Season Update
This is highlights of three conversations that I had in my first 3 months of hosting the podcast. Listen to Cam Vega, Kinsey Lawrence and Caleb Galvan. I also look at the first two-thirds of the 2025 Mid America League Season....
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:40
Want To Play Catch? I Did It Everyday For a Year.
Hear the stories. and lessons learned from playing catch everyday for a year. I met some interesting people and learned some valuable lessons that would have alluded me if I had not began this quest in June of 2024.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:17
The Best Kind of Storm in Oklahoma! Meet Chris Storm.
Meet Chris Storm, college professor, baseball fan, cap collector, stadium traveler and all around great guy. Hear about his life in minor league sports management, enjoy tales of his baseball travels and learn how much the fandom of his f...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:33
Where I Come From - Hear From My Dad, Jerry McCutchen
Reflecting on some of the life lessons I learned from my dad. I relate stories about my father, including a couple that I recorded before he passed in 2024. Jerry McCutchen, aka Mullett, was my hero. Hard working, competitive, tough...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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28:56
The Commish - Nick Weisenborn: Executive Director of the Mid America League
Nick Weisenborn is the Executive Director of the Mind America League, a hybrid summer league in the central and southern US. Contact Nick at nick@malbaseball.com.X - @n_weisenborn
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:31
Head West Young Man! - Meet Jacob Kauffman, Baseball Writer and Superfan
Jacob travels to minor league and minor league adjacent ballparks across the country. I met him at an Abilene Flying Bison game since he was wearing a jersey of a team from the league that wasn't actually playing that night. Turns out, Jacob an...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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10:16
Mac's Mid America Musings - Opening Week
Weekly update for the Mid America League, a collegiate wood bat summer league. Teams in the league include the Abilene Flying Bison, Ft. Smith Marshals, Joplin Outlaws, Piney Woods TimberHogs, Sherman Shadowcats, and Texarkana Rhinos....
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:03
