Ballpark Banter: Exploring the 30 MLB Stadiums

Travis Parker Smith
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A podcast devoted to exploring the 30 ballparks of MLB, by giving you the history of each and then diving through the facts, figures, and fun anecdotes that makes them unique. Produced in 2024.

  1. 05/22/2024

    T-Mobile Park

    The ballpark gurus explore the last of the (current) 30 ballparks: their home stadium, T-Mobile Park. In this episode, Kellan and Travis take you through a history of the home of the Mariners, walking you through everything from when Cal Ripken Jr was nearly killed by ceiling tiles—to the season that saved baseball in Seattle. Then, we go "around the bases" of T-Mobile Park, exploring its amazing views, The 'Pen, and the stunning art in the park. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    32 min

  2. 05/15/2024

    Oracle Park

    Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Giants, giving you a history of this ballpark and diving deeper into McCovey Cove, Triples Alley, the items on the left field grandstand, and Oracle's amazing public transit access. Check out Red's Java House if you head to a game! Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    26 min

  3. 05/10/2024

    The Oakland Coliseum

    The ballpark gurus explore the Oakland Coliseum—yes, it's still there!—giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its foul territory, Mount Davis, and the fact that it's below sea level. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    25 min

  4. 05/02/2024

    Petco Park

    The ballpark gurus explore the home of the San Diego Padres, giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deeper into the Western Metal Supply Co building, the gigantic "Park in the Park" in center field, and the numerous elements of the city you can find sprinkled throughout the grounds. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    25 min

  5. 04/27/2024

    loanDepot Park

    The ballpark gurus explore the home of the Marlins, taking you through a history of this stadium and diving deep into its sustainability measures, controversial "Marlinator" statue, and the many architectural elements that make it MLB's most unique venue. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    30 min

  6. 04/22/2024

    Globe Life Field

    Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore baseball's youngest stadium, giving you a history of the home of the Rangers and then taking you deeper through its unique roof, extra-bouncy turf, and the wacky dimensions throughout the park—which are actually subtle odes to Texas legends. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    24 min

  7. 04/19/2024

    Minute Maid Park

    The ballpark gurus explore "The Juicebox," giving you a history of this park and then diving deep into old Union Station, the train carting oranges, and the ode to old Tal's Hill in center field. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    26 min

  8. 04/14/2024

    Tropicana Field

    Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore The Trop, giving you a history of baseball's last indoor-only stadium before diving deeper into its obscure catwalks, Touch Tank, and the Ted Williams Museum. Support the show This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

    27 min
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A podcast devoted to exploring the 30 ballparks of MLB, by giving you the history of each and then diving through the facts, figures, and fun anecdotes that makes them unique. Produced in 2024.

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