Minor Conversations

Mick Reinhard

The podcast will offer a glimpse behind the game day experience in the Eastern League with candid discussions and interesting stories both on and off the field.

  1. 07/27/2018

    Episode 17 – Dominic Latkovski, the man behind BirdZerk! and the ZOOperstars!

    For this episode I’m joined by Dominic Latkovski, the founder and man behind BirdZerk! and the rotating cast of characters in the ZOOperstars!. We discussed making the business a family affair, travelling with the outfits, and getting minor league players to join in the fun. So sit back and enjoy episode seventeen of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Dominic Latkovski.

    30 min

  2. 07/20/2018

    Episode 16 – Tom Ando, director of food and beverage for the Erie SeaWolves

    For this episode I’m joined by Tom Ando, Director of Food and Beverage for the Erie SeaWolves. Tom (@ConcessionsGuy) was the mastermind behind the SeaWolves’ Cotton Candy Hot Dog that has taken the world by storm. For a special promo night, Erie wrapped a hot dog in cotton candy and sprinkled Nerds on it. Other than Tim Tebow, it’s not a stretch to say it’s been the biggest thing to talk about in the Eastern League this season. The culinary creation has been featured in USA Today, seen on ESPN and the tv show Inside Edition, and discussed during Jimmy Fallon’s monologue. We discussed the process behind the creative food ideas at UPMC Park, his career in the food service industry, and the answer to the internet’s most sought after question. So sit back and enjoy episode sixteen of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Tom Ando.

    14 min

  3. 07/11/2018

    Episode 15 – Charlene Fewer, director of ticket operations for the Bowie Baysox

    For this episode I’m joined by Bowie Baysox Director of Ticket Operations, Charlene Fewer. Charlene and I discussed her path to working for the Baysox, handling both group sales and the box office, and a typical day in her life on a game day. Charlene and I talked before the horrific shooting at the Annapolis Capital claimed the lives of five reporters. One of those victims was John McNamara, who had served as a Baysox beat writer for the entirety of their existence. Our hearts go out to the Baysox family on the loss of their friend and colleague. Sit back and enjoy episode fifteen of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Charlene Fewer.

    22 min

  4. 06/27/2018

    Episode 14 – Jon Mozes, broadcaster for the Trenton Thunder

    For this episode I’m joined by Trenton Thunder broadcaster Jon Mozes. The Thunder are hosting this year’s Eastern League All-Star Classic in two weeks and we discussed the preparation behind the two-day event, a rundown of some of the highlights, former Yankee great Bernie Williams performing the National Anthem, and broadcasting the game. So sit back and enjoy episode fourteen of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Jon Mozes.

    15 min

  5. 06/20/2018

    Episode 13 - Tim Lepard of Team Ghost Riders (Cowboy Monkey Rodeo)

    For this episode I’m doing something a little different…I recently unearthed an interview I did a couple of years ago with Tim Lepard of Team Ghost Riders…or as it’s known in a lot of minor league ballparks,  The Cowboy Monkey Rodeo. This was not an elaborate podcast setup, just a handheld voice recorder so bear with the sound quality at times and the occasional gust of wind. I cleaned it up as best as I could. We discussed how he came to love monkeys, the Wilmington Blue Rocks booking him for the first time for baseball, and life on the road with monkeys, dogs, and sheep. So sit back and enjoy episode thirteen of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Tim Lepard.

    21 min

  6. 06/13/2018

    Episode 12 – Tim Heiman, broadcaster for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies

    For this episode I’m joined by Tim Heiman, Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. This season has been like no other Tim has experienced in his broadcasting career thanks to the presence of another Tim on the Rumble Ponies’ roster, Tim Tebow. We discussed the media frenzy around him, the so-called Tebow effect on attendances in Binghamton and around the league, and the invaluable support of Heiman's broadcast partner this season, Johnny Wincott. So sit back and enjoy episode twelve of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Tim Heiman.

    19 min

  7. 06/06/2018

    Episode 11 – Thom Hinton, official scorer for the Portland Sea Dogs

    For this episode I’m joined by Thom Hinton, the official scorer for the Portland Sea Dogs. Thom has been the official scorer for the last 17 seasons in Portland where he has done over 1,000 games.  Thom was nice enough to stop by Harrisburg on a vacation him and his wife were taking in Central Pennsylvania. He came to FNB Field to watch the Senators play who else? The Portland Sea Dogs.  We discussed how he got the job, how the fans think official scoring is easy, and the relationship he has formed with the umpires and opposing managers over the years. So sit back and enjoy episode eleven of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Thom Hinton.

    26 min

  8. 05/30/2018

    Episode 10 – Andy Linker, sportswriter, baseball historian, and author of "The Class of '93"

    For this episode I’m joined by Andy Linker, Harrisburg baseball historian on the juggernaut that was the 1993 Harrisburg Senators in his new book “The Class of ’93, How One Baseball Team Wrecked an Entire League”. Andy covered the team from spring training in depressing Lantana, Florida all the way through their 100th win against only 47 losses in winning the Eastern League championship. We discussed the who’s who of prospects the Expos sent to Harrisburg including Cliff Floyd, Rondell White, Joey Eischen, and Ugueth Urbina (just to name a few), an epic brawl against the London Tigers, the uplifting story of Curtis Pride, and last but not least the genius of manager Jim Tracy. So sit back and enjoy episode ten of the Minor Conversations Podcast with my guest Andy Linker. To purchase the book, order online here

    51 min
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The podcast will offer a glimpse behind the game day experience in the Eastern League with candid discussions and interesting stories both on and off the field.

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  • Creator
    Mick Reinhard
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mick Reinhard
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