The Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast

Ed Rivera
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be truly involved in sports? Wonder no more! On this podcast, I’ll sit down with players, GMs, owners, and passionate fans like you to uncover how they fell in love with sports. We’ll dive into their unique journeys, explore the business side of the game, and discuss the endless possibilities that the sport offers. From behind-the-scenes stories to deep conversations about the sport, I’m here to explore it all—while having a ton of fun along the way! The Dad Hat:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thedadhat216 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadhat216?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thedadhat216

  1. Jul 15

    The Only Plan Was Beer And It Worked

    Send us Fan Mail We come back live after a rough few weeks and unload the best kind of catch-up: ballpark stories, fitness struggle, and a bunch of sports we cannot stop watching. Then we lock in on the Brockmeyer season one finale, from Joe Buck’s deal to the beer-fueled plan that somehow saves the team and blows up Brockmire’s life.  • getting the show schedule back on track and planning a full World Cup catch-up  • Charlotte Knights ballpark recap, skyline views, food options and a chicken and waffle sandwich verdict  • a daily running streak, Strava tracking and why a painful 5K can still be progress  • Sandlot Goods custom hats, limited quantity, pricing and why quality materials matter  • cleaning the garage to make room for a Japanese kei truck and how YouTube fuels the obsession  • watching anything sports-related, including CFL talk and picking a team  • Brockmire season 1 finale recap, flashback clues and why it feels like a series ending  • Joe Buck cameo, the “deal” to get Brockmeyer back and the crossroads choice  • the ballpark drinking game fundraiser, triple play chaos and the unlikeliest hero moment  • the fracking confrontation scene and the toxic water payoff  • the breakup, the cliffhanger ending and Charles leaving too  Make sure you guys are hitting the the follow button. Make sure to follow us on uh on YouTube.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

    The Only Plan Was Beer And It Worked

  2. Jun 24

    Old Timers Day

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from Father’s Day chaos and bargain-bin dad wins to a surprisingly deep Brockmire “Old Timers Day” breakdown that turns broadcaster nostalgia into a brutal what-if. A funeral story collides with a scene so awkward it permanently rewires how we hear “Amazing Grace,” right as the penultimate episode lights the fuse for the season finale.  • Father’s Day sports marathon across soccer, golf and baseball  • New camera hype plus the reality of looking sunburnt on YouTube  • Dad economics of replacing running shoes without spending $190  • Quick apology for the recording delay and getting back on schedule  • Funeral travel, family time and accidentally getting hooked on a pageant  • Brockmire Season 1 Episode 7 recap and why it feels like a turning point  • Joe Buck cameo, why he’s great, and the bigger sports broadcasting conversation  • Brockmire’s identity crisis after seeing how others remember him  • Jules getting mistaken for an escort and the Brian Kenny moment  • Charlie’s booth disaster, the ballpark fire, and what it sets up next  Hit the subscribe button, guys.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  3. Jun 9

    Why wear a saddle when you like to feel the horse!!!!!!!!

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from summer baseball adventures and Sandlot plans to a Brockmire Season 1 Episode 6 rewatch that goes darker than anything so far. We laugh at the one-liners, sit with the uncomfortable themes, and land on why the show works when it stops playing it safe.  • Donnie’s Blue Ridge League report from Greenwood and the Flying Monkeys  • Classic 1968 ballpark details including foul territory and game-day energy  • Merch talk including fitted hats, pullover jerseys, and a strong league logo shirt  • Ed’s local baseball plans plus Devil Dogs updates and turf field worries  • Building “the farm” as a Sandlot-style community ballpark  • Paul’s Fort Collins Foxes night and summer travel baseball planning  • Corporate Media Meetup planning for Iowa plus Field of Dreams on the bucket list  • Brockmire S1E6 themes including Tiki Time, parents, and emotional avoidance  • The abortion storyline handled through satire and a brutally deadpan doctor  • Charles’ booth scene and why some arcs matter less episode-to-episode  • Pedro’s big-family bit and the episode’s best quotes  • The Joe Buck mention and how Brockmire rehabilitates real sports figures  Please, please, please, please, please. If you're going, you're planning on going to the Curved Brim Media Meetup, please contact Kelly Robinson of the Minor League Nerd to let them know so that way we can put tickets aside together so we can all sit together doing the the games, right?  Make sure you hit the uh the subscribe button on YouTube. The reason for that is we are trying to get to a thousand followers on the YouTube channel right now. As it says, we are at 583 followers. Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  4. Jun 2

    We Argue About Ticket Prices Before Recapping Brockmire

    Send us Fan Mail We play a listener voicemail, catch up on our weekend sports stories, and argue about the moment ticket prices cross the line from memorable to ridiculous. Then we dig into Brockmire Season 1 Episode 5 and how the show turns viral outrage, podcast culture, and “authentic” fandom into a weird kind of salvation for a struggling team.  • reacting to a listener voicemail and the “Smitty and Two Legs” joke  • weekend recap with minor league baseball wins, rainouts, and theme nights  • Negro Leagues celebration and why Josh Gibson still matters  • sticker shock on Stanley Cup ticket prices and what we would pay for  • building a home watch party with a projector instead of buying seats  • Brockmire S1E5 highlights from the Heart To Heart parody to the viral clips  • the ASMR rant and how fast internet trends age out  • the podcast and NPR angle with This American Life style fans  • the fracking company threat and how popularity shifts leverage  Make sure you go to YouTube, watch this because we are also here recording this, and hit the subscribe button on YouTube. We are trying to get to a thousand followers on our YouTube channel.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  5. May 21

    Watching Brockmire Season One Episode Four Makes Us Ask Why Chaos Sells

    Send us Fan Mail We recap Brockmire Season 1 Episode 4 and track how Brockmire’s pain turns a minor league baseball game into a public meltdown with real consequences. We also spiral into a very real rant about streaming services pulling shows and why physical media still matters.  • Cold open chaos with central time confusion and constant interruptions  • Quick detour into Celtic, Rangers, and why lopsided leagues feel pointless  • Lucy’s return and Brockmire’s forced laughter masking a breakdown  • The Butner game call as a personal rant that ignites a bench clearing brawl  • Background gags and subtle writing choices that make the show rewatchable  • The kidnapping moment and the line “This is why people think baseball is boring”  • Jules turning mayhem into revenue with 50 cent beer night  • Brockmire facing Lucy and realizing closure does not look like revenge  • Charles recording the meltdown and Brockmire going viral again  • Netflix removing shows, buying seasons, and going back to DVDs and Blockbuster nostalgia  make sure you guys follow us on all the socials. Guys, we're trying to get to a thousand followers on YouTube, so make sure you go on YouTube and hit that follow button. This episode will also air on YouTube, so make sure you follow us and yeah, we'll see you guys on episode five. Have a good night, day, and like and subscribe.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  6. May 11

    We Explain Sandlot Baseball And Why It Matters

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from Carolina sports and NHL playoff intensity into a perfectly chaotic weekend recap full of family plans, surprise tacos, and pickup baseball. Then we dig into MLB weirdness and close with a deep, funny Brokmeyer Season 1 Episode 3 breakdown on kangaroo court and baseball’s unwritten rules. • Hurricanes playoff sweep and the rest advantage conversation  • Mother’s Day dinner story where abandoned food turns into free steak tacos  • Men in Black rewatch and why it holds up  • Sandlot Collective “open” games explained, from glove pile drafts to welcoming new players  • Recruiting and building community through adult hardball baseball and postgame brewery hangs  • Strawberry festival weekend plans and low-key Mother’s Day meals  • Which hockey teams play rough and why it changes a series  • MLB replay controversy, umpire ego, and why transparency matters  • Early MLB division races, surprising standings, and what to watch after Memorial Day  • Brokmeyer “Kangaroo Court” recap, including the courtroom setup, character dynamics, and translation trust issues  Join us, okay, every Monday morning from 6 a.m. till seven, all right, Eastern time.  Make sure you guys hit the subscribe button, share with somebody, give it five stars.  Make sure you guys go out there and play some baseball, guys. Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  7. May 4

    Baseball, Beer, And Bad Hot Dogs

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from Star Wars Day jokes to a Myrtle Beach weekend built around great food, cocktail flights, and the tiny fan moments that make a trip feel like a story. Then we get honest about minor league ballparks, overpriced hats, Brockmire’s wildly raunchy take on baseball superstition, and what corporate layoffs reveal about how people get treated.  • Star Wars Day banter and live show shout-outs  • Myrtle Beach recap, crab nachos, tacos, and distillery cocktail flights  • Tracking down a must-try sour beer and why sours win people over  • Wilson Warbirds first impressions, stadium design, seating, merch, and food misses  • Hurricanes playoffs talk and the viral skate beer mug  • Hat collecting reality, New Era pricing, and buying gear at the ballpark  • Clemson baseball frustrations and a quick sports roundup  • Planning a Yankees 9/11 weekend, Cooperstown dreams, and upcoming travel  • Brockmire Season 1 Episode 2 recap focused on streaks and superstition  • Corporate America stories, takeovers, and the human side of layoffs  Make sure you guys come back on Monday. We’re gonna be live again at 6 a.m.  Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

  8. May 1

    Brockmire And Baseball Chaos

    Send us Fan Mail We go live, swap weekend war stories from the Carolinas, and land on the weird comfort of baseball culture when plans fall apart. Then we kick off a Brockmire rewatch and break down why Hank Azaria’s dark sports comedy still works years later. • going live on TikTok and X while troubleshooting streaming issues  • weekend plans derailed by an emergency fiber call and late-night work  • minor league baseball highs and lows, including rainouts and promo nights  • mascots, autograph lines and building a signature-collecting mission poster  • quick NFL Draft check-in and team grades talk  • the Carolina Sandlot Collective at Durham Bulls Athletic Park and why it matters  • Doc Ellis rules and how sandlot baseball makes space for more players  • turf fields, sliding fears and the practical side of running a team  • Brockmire Season 1 Episode 1 reactions, from meltdown to “chaotic redemption”  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, on TikTok, as well as on YouTube and all the social medias Support the show Make sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be truly involved in sports? Wonder no more! On this podcast, I’ll sit down with players, GMs, owners, and passionate fans like you to uncover how they fell in love with sports. We’ll dive into their unique journeys, explore the business side of the game, and discuss the endless possibilities that the sport offers. From behind-the-scenes stories to deep conversations about the sport, I’m here to explore it all—while having a ton of fun along the way! The Dad Hat:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadhat216/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thedadhat216 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPk7lmGqgfNZNS4IM-M8XVw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadhat216?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thedadhat216

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  • Creator
    Ed Rivera
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    219
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Dad Hat Chronicles Podcast
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