Episodes
Part 1: T-Mobile Park Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Mariners, giving you a history of this ballpark and diving deeper into the art in the park, The Pen, and the many views from the stadium.
Part 2: Bottom of the Ninth [31:30] - Our journey concludes, as we return to our home ballpark and are greeted by a surprise guest.
Published 10/06/21
Part 1: Oracle Park Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Giants, giving you a history of the park and diving deeper into the kayakers in McCovey Cove, Triples Alley, the Coke Bottle, the Mit, and the odd Chevron Adds in left field.
Part 2: Middle of the Ninth [24:30] - Our journey continues as we are approached by an eerily similar group of boys who are embarked on the same journey as us...but with far greater underwriting.
Published 09/30/21
Part 1: RingCentral Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP Crew explores the home of the Athletics, giving you a history of this unique ballpark and diving deeper into its below-sea-level status, massive foul territory, and swath of seats called Mount Davis.
Part 2: Top of the Ninth [30:15] - Our journey continues, as The Van accomplishes its final feat: navigating the most crooked street in the world.
Published 09/26/21
Part 1: Petco Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Padres, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the Western Metal Supply Co building, the park in center field, and the Padres Hall of Fame.
Part 2: Bottom of the Eighth [30:00] - Our journey continues, as we meet a runaway girl in San Diego who sparks reflections of our own current state in life.
Published 09/19/21
Part 1: Globe Life Field Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores baseball's newest ballpark, diving into its wild roof, odd turf, and amazing dimensions.
Part 2: Middle of the Eighth, Part 1 [24:45] - Our journey continues, as we make a poor decision and opt to go to a honky tonk in the middle of Texas.
Published 09/12/21
Part 1: loanDepot Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the eccentric, wild, and totally appropriate home of the Marlins, discussing how it incorporates Miami culture, its surprising sustainability, and the Bobblehead Museum.
Part 2: Top of the Eighth [33:00] - Our journey continues, as we turn right onto Interstate-10 and drive nearly 1,000 miles on the same freeway, a trek that includes lightning storms, poor choices at gas stations, and an encounter with a suspicious character in...
Published 09/05/21
Part 1: Minute Maid Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explore the home of the Astros, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into Union Station, the train, and Tal's Hill.
Part 2: Top of the Eighth [27:00] - Our journey continues, as a gas cap mishap somehow results in the four of us showering in the Minute Maid Parking lot to try and escape the Houston heat.
Published 08/29/21
Part 1: Tropicana Field Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Rays, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the catwalks, the rays "touch tank," and the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame.
Part 2: Bottom of the Seventh [33:00] - Our journey continues, as we face the ultimate question of the trip: should we ante-up the money necessary to save our old, misbehaving camper van?
Published 08/22/21
Part 1: Truist Park Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Braves, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into The Battery Atlanta, the field's batter's eye, and monument garden.
Part 2: Seventh Inning Stretch [26:00] - Our journey continues, as The Van breaks down completely, leaving us at the hands of a coked-out tow truck driver in middle-of-nowhere Florida.
Published 08/15/21
Part 1: Great American Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Reds, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its artwork, centerfield riverboat, and Reds Hall of Fame.
Part 2: Top of the Seventh [35:15] - Our journey continues, as a visit to a small town pizzeria leads to an encounter with a mother and daughter, who contagiously promote the benefits of "choosing optimism."
Published 08/08/21