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We Love Our Team

Randy Freking and Jack Greiner

Join Jack Greiner and Randy Freking and their guests for a podcast devoted to the Cincinnati Reds. They will answer the existential question of why so many people love the Reds or as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Our podcast will feature Reds fans from far and wide. Our guests will include well known people who are Reds fans, including authors who have written books about the Reds, celebrities who are long time Reds fans, social media Influencers, and other other

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34:57

Season 2, Episode 4: Rich Maile, Father of Reds...

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2024/09/10

Rich Maile, father of Cincinnati Reds catcher Luke Maile, joins Jack and Randy and shares his lifelong love for the Reds, as well as his experiences as a sports star in high school and college. (Sorry about the background noise of a fan - not sure why that happened on the app.)Rich talks about his memories of watching Reds legends like Johnny Bench and Tony Perez, and his pride in seeing his son play in the major leagues. He also discusses the draft process, the challenges of being a bac...

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52:53

Season 2, Episode 3: Our Three Sons- Ben and Joe...

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2024/09/03

In this episode, Jack and Randy welcome their sons -Bob Freking and Joe and Ben Greiner. The boys discuss their experiences as Cincinnati Reds fans. They talk about their early memories of being Reds fans, their favorite players, and their most disappointing moments. They also share their least favorite Reds, including David Bell and Jim Edmonds. The conversation touches on the 2012 playoff series against the Giants and the no-hitter by Roy Halladay. Overall, the participants express their love for

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56:43

Season 2, Episode 2: Former MLB Pitcher, Current...

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2024/08/27

Former Major League pitcher and Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh joins the podcast to discuss his early years as a Reds fan, his collegiate baseball career, his time in the minors, and his career as a Major LeaguerChris shares stories about playing with future MLB stars and his unique pitching style and his famous pickoff move. Welsh also talks about his transition to broadcasting and the influence of Hall of Fame pitcher, Robin Roberts (his collegiate coach for one season). In this conversation, Randy

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47:27

Season 2, Episode 1: Dee Taylor and Pam Popp and The...

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2024/08/20

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame veteran Dee Taylor, and HOF volunteer Pam Popp, join Jack and Randy to start Season 2. Dee and Pam share their memories of the Reds, and describe for our listeners a little known outreach program of the Reds HOF for senior citizens in memory care homes, nursing homes, and other senior living communities. The program is unique to the Reds and could serve as a model for other professional sports teams.Dee and Pam, lifelong Reds fans, discuss their love for the team and

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Episode 24: Mike Cameron, Ohio's Greatest High School...

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2024/08/13

Mike Cameron, the retired varsity baseball coach at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, joins the podcast. Mike had a successful coaching career, with 767 wins and 4 state championships. Many of his players went on to play college baseball and 13 made it to the major leagues, including Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey Jr. Mike shares his experiences playing at Purcell HS and working at Crosley Field, as well as his coaching journey at Moeller. He emphasizes the importance of continuous

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Episode 23: Hal McCoy, Legendary Dayton Daily News...

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2024/08/06

Hal McCoy, a legendary journalist who has covered the Cincinnati Reds, joins the podcast. He shares stories from his career, including breaking news to a manager that he had been fired and his complicated relationships with Joe Morgan, Eric Davis, Pete Rose. McCoy also discusses his love for the game of baseball and his intro to writing by a high school typing teacher.Hal shares his insights on the Cincinnati Reds and his experiences covering the team. He discusses the rise of the Big Red Machine in

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Episode 22: Politics Free Zone With United States...

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2024/07/30

In this episode of We Love Our Team, United States Senator Sherrod Brown joins the hosts to discuss his love for baseball and his efforts to get Reds Hall of Famer William "Dummy" Hoy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Senator Brown shares his memories of watching the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, his favorite players, and his thoughts on the current state of baseball. He also talks about his involvement in mentoring programs for young men and the Cincinnati Reds'

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51:15

Episode 21 Remastered: Cincinnati Pops Conductor John...

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2024/07/28

The Studio bosses thought we did not have permission to play "Hooray for the Cincinnati Reds" in the original version, thus deleting the Pops song at the 22:12 mark. So, this is "remastered" with a snippet of the song included. This episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. They discuss John's musical background, his recovery from rotator cuff surgery, and upcoming concerts. They also talk about the

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51:31

Episode 21: Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris...

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2024/07/23

In this episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. They discuss John's musical background, his recovery from rotator cuff surgery, and upcoming concerts. They also talk about the Cleveland Guardians (fka the Indians) and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, including the Rocky Colavito curse and the history of the Reds.The conversation touches on the importance of music education and the connection between music and sports. Randy,

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Episode 20: Free Pete! Author Keith O'Brien who...

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2024/07/16

Keith O'Brien, a New York Times bestselling author, joins Randy and Jack to discuss his latest book on Pete Rose and the glory days of baseball. Keith shares his memories as a Reds fan and his fascination with Pete Rose's story. He talks about the challenges of writing a biography and the importance of looking at Rose's story through the prism of humanity. The conversation also touches on Rose's gambling addiction and the early signs of trouble that were hidden in plain sight

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Episode 19: Annie Sabo - Chris Sabo's Daughter Who...

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2024/07/09

Annie Sabo, a sports journalist and host of the Reds pre and post game shows, shares her experiences growing up in a baseball family -watching games from each team's "Kids Room" and the family moves through the years - and her journey in the world of sports journalism. Annie talks about her father, Chris Sabo - aka "Spuds McKenzie - and his famous goggles she once wore on-air. Chris played for the Cincinnati Reds and Annie became aware as a young girl the impact Chris had on the

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Episode 18: TV and Radio Journalist John Kiesewetter:...

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2024/07/02

Veteran TV and Radio critic John Kiesewetter, author of a Joe Nuxhall biography, joins the show. John talks about Joe's career as a pitcher and broadcaster- over 60 years - and how many people forget about Joe's outstanding playing career after persevering for eight years in the minors after his debut as a 15 year old. John brings an interesting perspective about baseball, ballparks around the country and Reds fandom.The conversation revolves around the guest, John Kiesewetter, who is a

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Episode 17: Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman - Shut Up And...

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2024/06/25

Cincinnati's own famous guitarist, Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman, joins the show. In this episode, Eli talks about his love for the Cincinnati Reds and his experiences as a fan. He shares memories of playing baseball as a kid and his position as a first baseman. Eli also discusses his transition from sports to music and the role of imagination in both. He recalls attending Reds games and the unique experience of playing music at the ballpark. Eli shares his favorite moments as a fan and

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Episode 16: Mike Suter, What It's Like To Be The...

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2024/06/18

In this fascinating episode, which was recorded before the 2024 season, Randy and Jack interview Mike Suter, a lifelong Reds fan and the father of major league pitcher Brent Suter who signed with the Reds in January, 2024. They dive into Brent's journey to the major leagues, from his time at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, at Harvard, and his draft day experience and his minor league career. The episode continues with a discussion about Brent's path to the major leagues and his success

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Episode 15: Ohio Governor Mike Dewine - NO POLITICS,...

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2024/06/11

Reds fan and Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine discusses his lifelong love for the Cincinnati Reds and his early memories of the team. He recalls the 1956 Reds team and players like Ted Kluszewski, Johnny Temple, and Roy McMillan. Governor DeWine shares a story about his father attending the 1939 World Series and throwing a silver dollar to his friend to get into the game.He also talks about his favorite Reds player, Johnny Temple, and his own experience playing baseball as a child. The conversation

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Episode 14: Dennis Janson, Cincinnati Sports...

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2024/06/04

Dennis Janson, a revered television sports reporter, shares his journey into sports broadcasting and his early experiences with the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of TV sports coverage and the impact of technological advancements. The conversation also delves into personal anecdotes and connections with notable sports figures. 'DJ" shares insights from his career as a sports reporter, including breaking stories, the importance of newspapers, and his experiences with notable

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Episode 13: Jim Borgman, Pulitzer Prize Winning...

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2024/05/28

Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Crosley Field for the first time. Borgman also discusses his favorite Reds player, Jim Maloney. Next, Jim details his career as a cartoonist, including his political and

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Episode 12: Mike Zilliox, Co-Author of...

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2024/05/21

Mike Zilliox, an IT professional and lifelong Reds fan (and Randy's neighbor!), joins the podcast to discuss his Reds fandom and his Twitter account @TitanicStruggle, where he shared funny, interesting, and controversial quotes from retired Reds announcer Marty Brennaman. (Randy and Mike are co-authors of "@Titanicstruggle: The Best of Marty Brennaman) Mike talks about his love for Marty and Joe, his favorite Reds players, and his experiences meeting Sean Casey and other players. He also

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Episode 11: Greg Rhodes, Official Reds Historian

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2024/05/14

In this conversation, Greg Rhodes, a lifelong Reds fan and author, joins the We Love Our Team podcast. They discuss Greg's love for the Reds, his experience as the executive director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and his role as the official Reds historian. They also reminisce about their favorite players and memories from Crosley Field and the Big Red Machine era. The conversation covers various topics related to the Cincinnati Reds and their history. Some of the highlights

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Episode 10: Nick Clooney "Watching the Radio"

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2024/05/07

Nick Clooney - famous Cincinnati broadcaster and local icon, joins Jack and Randy to share his Reds fandom from the late 1930s to the present day. A captivating discussion touching on long forgotten names from the 1940s, Grady Hatton, the integration of baseball, how fans "watched the radio" before TV broadcasts of the Reds, Waite Hoyt describing the action after receiving teletype of the game action on the road, and meeting members of the Big Red Machine when he was working in Cincinnati

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