001: San Antonio Missions - San Antonio, Texas In this episode, we travel to San Antonio, Texas to visit the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League. The Missions are the AA affiliates of the San Diego Padres. Highlights, Key points, and takeaways from this episode: Promotions to consider for the Missions: jersey giveaway, bobblehead giveaway, t-shirt giveaway, thermal mug giveawayThe names of the San Antonio Missions mascots are Ballapeno, Mamapeno, Popper, and Henry the Puffy TacoFoods to try while at Wolff Stadium are the Philly Cheesesteak with homemade chips, chicken on a stick, Bahama Bucks, Bill Millers BBQLook out for the planes that land at Lackland Air Force Base towards the outfield during a gameBest seats are in section 203 and 205 because of the breeze Some places to visit in San Antonio include the Alamo, Menger Hotel & Bar, 2M Smokehouse, Pinkerton's BBQ, Chris Madrid's, La Fogata, Rolando's SuperTacosTry the Wemby Burger challenge at Chris Madrid's or get the Cheddar CheesyPlaces to take the kids: Sea World, Witte Museum, The DoSeum, Six Flags Fiesta TexasFiesta is a major event in San Antonio that takes place at the end of April and offer a festive atmosphere with food, music, and parties Ballpark Guide Jennifer Lamb-Mahoney will be our Ballpark Guide for this episode. She works as one of their mascot performers. She shares her experience on how she got the job as a mascot performer and what it’s like to perform as a mascot. Jennifer then takes us around Wolff Stadium where she talks about the promotions and events that fans can schedule their trip around. We learn about where we can stay if we make it an overnight trip and what parking is like once we arrive at the stadium. Jennifer also shares some of her favorite foods like the cheesesteak with homemade chips that you might want to try when you come to Wolff Stadium. We finish the interview with some fun things for kids to do while at the game. Fan Guide Our Fan guide this week is Charles Dennis. Charles is a former season ticket holder of the San Antonio Missions but recently moved to Kentucky. We begin our interview by learning how he got his 51stubs handle and his extensive pin collection for his maps. He uses the map and pins to keep track of all the stadiums and arenas he has been to. He talks about how many ballparks he’s been to and how many he plans on making it to this year. Charles then takes us on a tour of Wolff Stadium from a fan perspective. He shares what makes the stadium unique even though it’s one of the older stadiums in Minor League Baseball. He talks about the location of the ballpark and why being near an Air Force Base makes it special. Charles then gives us some of his favorite treats to get if he was to have something at the ballgame and shares where you can find some solace from the Texas heat while watching Missions baseball. Hint: there’s a secret section you should consider sitting. Promotions at the Missions are very popular just as they are at most minor league ballparks. Charles talks about some of the fun promos that occur during the game. We also get another tip from Charles on how to approach promos while waiting in line. It’s time for us to go around San Antonio. Of course, there’s the Alamo and the Riverwalk but Charles tells us an exciting hotel and bar to visit if you do stop by the Alamo. San Antonio is well known for BBQ. Charles tells us a couple of places that he recommends while you're in town. If burgers are more your thing then there is a delicious local place that he recommends as well. San Antonio makes the best tacos in Texas and Charles gives us his favorite place plus a list you can get of 365 different places done by the local newspaper. Last but not least we can’t forget Tex-Mex. One place that may be considered controversial in San Antonio in regards to what is good Tex-Mex is suggested in this interview. Minor League Fan Club podcast wants to make sure we include the family in each episode. Several suggestions on where to take the kids while you’re on a trip to San Antonio include museums and theme parks. We finish our interview by discussing San Antonio's biggest party known as Fiesta. Fiesta is a two week event celebrating San Antonio with many events going on all week all over town. Fiesta occurs in late April every year. Business, Organization, or Event This week's business is the historical Majestic Theater located in downtown San Antonio. I am joined by Yvette Southee as she walks us this the magical theater. She talks about Broadway shows, comedians, and concerts that come to the venue. She also shares that you can tour the venue. Follow Jennifer: Instagram: @jmahoneyl Follow San Antonio Missions: Facebook: San Antonio Missions Baseball Club Instagram: @samssions X: @missionsmilb Follow Party Pals SA: Instagram: @partypalsSA Threads: @partypalsSA Follow Charles: X: @51stubs Majestic Theater: www.majesticempire.com Follow Minor League Fan Club: Instagram: @milbfanclub TikTok: @minorleaguefanclub Threads: @milbfanclub X: @milbfanclub YouTube: Minor League Fan Club Website: www.minorleaguefanclub.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Jennifer's Job as a Mascot Performer 05:49 How Jennifer Became a Mascot 08:01 Jennifer's Experience as a Mascot 09:06 The Mascot Club and Interactions with Other Mascots 11:49 Interacting with Fans and the Community 13:27 Promotions and Events at Wolf Stadium 19:11 Parking and Accommodations near Wolf Stadium 19:25 What Makes Wolf Stadium Special 21:04 Eating at Wolf Stadium 24:48 Activities for Kids at Wolf Stadium 26:03 Where to Find Jennifer and the San Antonio Missions 27:16 Introduction and Background 27:59 The Origins of the Pin Map 29:37 Collecting Pins and Memorabilia 31:05 Being a Season Ticket Holder 32:22 Unique Features of Wolf Stadium 34:50 Food and Promotions at the Stadium 35:43 Dealing with the Heat 38:12 Favorite Promotions 42:17 Things to Do in San Antonio 46:54 Best Tacos in San Antonio 49:04 Fiesta in San Antonio 51:10 Conclusion 51:46 Introduction to the Majestic Theater 53:13 Broadway Shows and Concerts 55:04 Backstage Tour 56:26 Finding Information and Tickets 57:17 Introduction and Invitation to Engage 57:31 Request for Ratings and Feedback 57:59 Conclusion and Farewell
