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The Show Before the Show

In "The Show Before the Show," MiLB.com writers Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra break down Minor League Baseball"s biggest storylines with guests from around the Minors including players, managers and player development experts. They"ll also have a weekly look at what"s going on outside the lines with business of the Minors expert Benjamin Hill.

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All Episodes

66:08

#507: The Show Before the Show Night with Somerset

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/06/13

The Somerset Patriots hosted Ben, Sam and Tyler for The Show Before the Show Night on June 11. The guys share interviews from the doubleheader against Portland and bring listeners along for a fun day at TD Bank Ballpark.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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76:28

#506: Carolina dreamin'

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/06/06

Ben shares details from his most recent trip to the Carolinas and interviews Columbia team president Brad Shank. Also, Sam and Tyler look at promotions for first-base prospects Jac Caglianone and Bryce Eldridge, and the entire groups previews Somerset’s The Show Before the Show Night coming next WednesdayTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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78:00

#505: What to do with Roman Anthony, Jac Caglianone

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/05/30

Sam and Tyler look at what to do with Top 10 overall prospects Roman Anthony and Jac Caglianone given their strong performances in Triple-A. They also review a Minor League Baseball-centered episode from Season 2 of "Poker Face" on Peacock.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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82:44

#504: New Era Clash of the Caps

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/05/23

Ben, Sam and Tyler choose their favorite Minor League home hats from all four levels as part of the New Era Clash of the Caps contest. Also, the gang discusses John Oliver’s pick of the Erie SeaWolves, Ben previews next week’s road trip and Sam and Tyler look at the Check Swing Challenge’s arrival in the Florida State LeagueTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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80:50

#503: Early Crooked Numbers, Reading Fightin Phils

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/05/16

Ben, Sam and Tyler look at some of the most interesting stats and moments of the early Minor League season. Also, Ben shares Reading player interviews with Braeden Fausnaught and Robert Moore, and Sam and Tyler discuss MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 100 prospects ranking.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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80:50

#502: Rays prospect Aidan Smith, Des Moines Register...

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/05/09

Rays prospect Aidan Smith talks with Sam about his 2024 trade from the Mariners, and Des Moines Register reporter Tommy Birch chats with Ben about the importance of local Minor League coverage. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler look at John Oliver’s segment about Minor League promos, and Ben recaps his Midwest road trip.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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86:19

#501: Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/05/02

Orioles No. 5 prospect Vance Honeycutt talks to Sam about the start to his first full season in Aberdeen and the adjustments he’s made at the plate. Also, Ben chats with Tyler to preview his first multi-stop road trip of the year and the rest of his itineraries for the 2025 campaign.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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140:15

#500: The 500th Episode Spectacular

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/04/25

Ben, Sam and Tyler celebrate the 500th episode of The Show Before the Show with plenty of stories and interviews, and Josh intros the entire pod with a special edition of Ghosts of the Minors. The gang also shares a big announcement involving a promotion coming to Double-A Somerset on June 11. Tickets for that game can be purchased here.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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78:45

#499: Syracuse’s Jim Morrison search

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/04/18

Syracuse GM Jason Smorol chats with Ben about the team’s recent Jim Morrison promotion following a documentary that posits The Doors frontman is alive in the New York city. Also, Sam and Tyler look at hot starts for top prospects across the Minors.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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44:30

#498: Take me out to the Winston-Salem prom game

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/04/11

Winston-Salem president/GM Brian DeAngelis chats with Ben about what it’s like to host a prom during a game, and Mets prospect Chris Suero talks with Sam about his New York City roots and hot start with High-A Brooklyn. Also, Josh goes over the edge in Ghosts of the MinorsTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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90:53

#497: MiLB Opening Day Part 2; Harrisburg broadcaster...

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/04/04

Ben, Sam and Tyler discuss prospect assignments and on-field promotions before the Minors’ second Opening Day. Harrisburg broadcaster Terry Byrom joins the show ahead of his final season in the booth, and Josh delivers an enigmatic edition of Ghosts of the Minors.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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85:24

#496: Opening Day predictions

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/03/28

Ben, Sam and Tyler are joined by Josh Jackson and Kelsie Heneghan to make it Minor League and prospect predictions for the 2025 season. Sam and Tyler also highlight some Triple-A matchups to watch for the first weekend of the season.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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86:05

#495: Nationals prospect Seaver King

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/03/21

Nationals No. 5 prospect Seaver King chats from West Palm Beach about his first Spring Training, his time at Wake Forest and more. Also, the full gang is back together (plus Josh!) to talk Copa de la Diversión and the Maine Candlepins, and Josh unearths another edition of Ghosts of the Minors.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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81:16

#494: Tacoma's Rylee Pay

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/03/14

Broadcaster Rylee Pay talks to Ben and Tyler about her new role with Triple-A Tacoma, and Sam checks in from the start of Spring Breakout.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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80:26

#493: 'Eephus' director Carson Lund; Tales of spring

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/03/08

Director Carson Lund shares details behind the making of his new baseball move, “Eephus”. Also, Ben and Tyler talk about new alternate identities across the Minors, Sam has stories from Spring Training and Josh needs a new pair of shoes in Ghosts of the Minors.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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95:23

#492: Royals prospect Steven Zobac

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/02/28

Royals pitching prospect Steven Zobac discusses his first Spring Training in Major League camp and his past as a two-way player at Cal. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler get caught up in Minor League news, both on and off the field, and Josh hops to it in Ghosts of the Minors.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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77:37

#491: Spring Training storylines

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/02/14

With pitchers and catchers reporting this week, Sam and Tyler preview Spring Training through a prospect lens. Also, Ben shares recent promotion unveils from across the Minor Leagues, and Josh crows about the latest Ghost of the Minors.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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58:35

#490: The Hartford Yard GOATs of alternate identities

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/02/07

Double-A Hartford continues to come up with alternate identities that capture national attention. GM Mike Abramson shares two new ones in the Thunder Chickens and Leaf Peepers. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler recap a full offseason of Minor League rebrands, and Josh coughs up another edition of Ghosts of the MinorsTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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62:01

#489: Winston-Salem Dash-ing to finish line

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/01/31

Racer Riley Neal's car is sponsored by the Winston-Salem Dash this weekend for the 2025 Cook Out Madhouse Classic at Bowman Gray Stadium. Neal joins the podcast, along with club president Brian DeAngelis, to discuss the unique partnership. Also, Ben, Sam and Tyler look at the longest championship droughts in Minor League Baseball, and Josh comes clean in Ghosts of the Minors.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more

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102:34

#488: Top 100 reveal, Cardinals prospect Tink Hence

The Show Before the Show ·

2025/01/25

Sam and Tyler break down MLB Pipeline’s updated 2025 Top 100 prospects ranking, and Cardinals right-hander Tink Hence (No. 77 on that list) discusses offseason preparation and his work to improve his durability. Also, Ben looks at the Akron Galley Boys, and Josh sends salutations from the latest edition of Ghosts of the MinorsTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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