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Ballpark Hunter

A podcast discussion on ballparks from the majors down to the amateurs. We talk about everything from the current trends to the grass.

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00:46:56

Detroit Lakes Ligers - Brandon Johnson

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/12/15

Detroit Lakes Ligers manager Brandon Anderson joins the show to discuss the revival of the Ligers baseball team, the deep history of Townball in Detroit Lakes, and the renovation of Historic Washington Park.Anderson shares how the team was brought back to life, why Townball has played such an important role in the community, and what fans can expect from the upgrades at Historic Washington Park.If you love Minnesota baseball, local Townball traditions, or stories about preserving historic ballparks,

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00:44:42

The Joanna Project - Mike Riefsnyder

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/12/08

In this episode, I welcome Mike Riefsnyder, the driving force behind The Joanna Project, an ambitious community effort to restore a historic 1950s ballpark and bring it back to life. Riefsnyder shares the inspiring story behind the renovation, the challenges of reviving a mid-century stadium, and how this revival will soon become home to the Joanna Hornets summer collegiate baseball team.We explore the vision for the ballpark’s future, the importance of preserving local baseball history, and the

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00:30:51

Salem Ridge Yaks - Allen Lawrence

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/12/01

In this episode, I sit down with Allen Lawrence, General Manager of the Salem RidgeYaks, for an in-depth conversation about one of Minor League Baseball’s most talked-about rebrands. Lawrence explains the story behind the Yaks bold new logo, why the organization felt it was the right time for a change, and how the updated identity reflects the team’s natural surroundings.We also dive into community reaction, the creative process behind the redesign, and what fans can expect next from the Yaks both

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00:30:12

Canadian Baseball League - Ryan Harrison, Welland...

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, I talk with Ryan Harrison, General Manager of the Welland Jackfish, to break down one of the biggest shifts in independent baseball: the transformation of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) into the new Canadian Baseball League (CBL). Harrison shares what this historic rebrand means for the league’s future, how it impacts teams like the Jackfish, and why the move positions Canadian baseball for long-term growth and national recognition.We dive into the motivation behind the

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00:37:04

Adam Pintar - Indianapolis Indians Rebrand

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/11/17

My guest this week is Adam Pintar, who designed the new Indianapolis Indians rebrand. Pintar, the Senior Director of Brand, Marketing, and Communications for the club, explains why he went with the new look and how it adheres to the traditions of baseball in Indianapolis for the past 124 years.

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00:32:53

New Baseball Teams in Indiana

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/10/13

There will be a few new ball clubs in Indiana this summer, and they include the Richmond Flying Mummies, Indianapolis Clowns, and the soon-to-be-named Kokomo franchise in the Prospect League. Plus, the Indianapolis Indians rebranded with a stylish new look. It is all here in this week's episode of the Ballpark Hunter podcast.

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00:40:53

Cosmic Baseball Takeover - Eric Has

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/09/22

My guest this week is Stadium Journey writer Eric Has. We reflect on our recent visit to the Cosmic Baseball Takeover game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Is the Tri-City Chili Peppers brand of glow-in-the-dark baseball worth seeing when they come to a town near you?

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00:47:31

Dave Cottonie - Intercounty Baseball League

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/09/15

My guest this week is Stadium Journey's Ontario Correspondent Dave Cottonie. He has been to every ballpark in the Intercounty Baseball League and shares his stories along with where the league is heading to as it comes off one it is most successful seasons in 2025.

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00:44:30

Ainsworth Field - Alan Swigonski

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/08/11

Author and baseball fan Alan Swigonski is my guest this week and he discusses the grassroots effort to save Ainsworth Field in Erie, Pennsylvania, and restore it back to its former glory. He has been attending games there since he was a kid over 60-years-ago and wants to see a future generations of youngers enjoy the ballpark.

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00:38:25

Great Falls Voyagers - Colin McGuinn

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/08/04

This week's guest is the GM of the Great Falls Voyagers Colin McGuinn. He shares his experience of working in professional sports and how that route took him to Montana. He has introduced tailgate parties at Friday and Saturday games and hopes to unveil more plans in the coming years.

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00:37:58

Schaumburg Boomers - Michael Larson

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/07/28

My guest this week is Michael Larson, Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Schaumburg Boomers. He tells us his journey that led to his current position with the ball club and how they do things a little differently.

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00:30:12

Ballpark Visits, $19 Milkshakes, and Flying Mummies

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/07/14

This week's episodes looks back at recent ballpark trips to Rate Field in Chicago and Block Stadium in East Chicago, Indiana. Rate Field is known for its amazing food and party-like atmosphere and Block Stadium is a 1942 grandstand updated for the 21st Century. I also look at the Name the Team contest with the Richmond Northwoods League team debuting in 2026.

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00:31:24

Miesville Mudhens

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/07/07

My guest is former Miesville Mudhens pitcher Brian Meyers who know helps maintain operations at the club's ballpark. The Mudhens are members of Minnesota townball, a collection of amateur baseball teams that have a long history dating back over a century.

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00:29:00

Down East BirdDawgs - Kris Dumschat

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/06/30

My guest this week is Kris Dumschat of the Down East BirdDawgs of the Frontier League. He is the team's Director of Marketing, Promotions & Fan Experience. Dumschat is helping to build the Bird Dawgs brand, focusing on bringing not only a talented baseball team to Kinston, but also by building a top-notch family fun experience for all the surrounding communities.

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00:42:25

Watertown Rapids - Candi Churchill

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/06/16

My guest this week is Candi Churchill, GM of the Watertown Rapids. The ball club plays in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and play at the Duffy Fairgrounds. Churchill is in her first season with the Rapids and has served in the same position with the Watertown Wolves of the Federal Hockey League. She tells us what the orginazation has planned to bring the fans back the ballpark from game day promotions, community outreach, and plenty of media outreach.

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00:41:50

Bristol Blues - Jordan Scheiner

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/06/09

My guest this week is the GM of the Bristol Blues Jordan Scheiner. The Blues play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League and offer an old-school atmosphere at Muzzy Field, a ballpark that has been hosting baseball since 1912. Scheiner also discusses the internship program and his experience playing baseball at Old Orchard Park in Maine.

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00:25:12

Vermont Mountaineers - Brian Gallagher

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/06/02

My guest this week is the GM of the Vermont Mountaineers Brian Gallagher. They are members of the New England Collegiate Baseball League and are based in Montpellier. Their home ballpark is Recreation Field and offers charm of the past and the present.

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00:28:25

Marion Hungry Mothers - Kelsey Marchant

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/05/19

The Marion Hungry Mothers are about to begin their inaugural season this summer and GM Kelsey Marchant is my guest tonight to tell me all about it!

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00:45:33

Sherbrooke Expos - Max Pelletier

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/05/12

My guest tonight is Max Pelletier, GM of the Sherbrooke Expos of the Ligue de Baseball Majeur du Québec. A senior amateur league in the province of Quebec. Pelletier shares his experience running a franchise out of Stad Amedee-Roy, his team's commitment to winning, and the introduction of new uniforms and its own beer.

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00:39:58

Jersey Shore Blue Claws - What is a Benny?

Ballpark Hunter ·

2025/05/05

My guests this week will explain all of it as they have taken a local term and transformed it into what could be one of the more exciting promotions at a ballpark this summer at The Shore. Jersey Shore BlueClaws VP of Communications Greg Giombarrese and Gianna Fiocco, Director of Promotions & Entertainment, sit down to tell me what it is all about.

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