Episodes
Part 1: Camden Yards Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores Oriole Park at Camden Yards, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the B&O Warehouse, Eutaw Street, and the two orange seats in the outfield.
Part 2: Bottom of the Sixth [37:00] - Our journey continues, as we step back from our narrative to appreciate Camden Yards, the ballpark that forever changed baseball.
Published 07/31/21
Part 1: Progressive Field Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of The Guardians (!), giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its small seating capacity, "Little Green Monster," and John Adams, AKA the Cleveland Drum Guy.
Part 2: Middle of the Sixth [30:15] - Our journey continues, as a new person is added to the group in Cleveland, in what turns out to be the best thing that happened to our trip.
Published 07/25/21
Part 1: Nationals Park Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP Crew explores Nats Park, giving you a history of the stadium and diving deeper into its retro-modern architecture, the "N-A-T-S" chant, and the Presidents' Race.
Part 2: Top of the Sixth [27:30] - Our journey continues, as we take a break from narration to dive deep into statistics to explore what fanbase is the most miserable in all of Major League Baseball.
Published 07/18/21
Part 1: Fenway Park Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores MLB's oldest ballpark, giving you a history of this landmarked venue and diving deeper into the Green Monster, Pesky's Pole, and the lone red seat.
Part 2: Bottom of the Fifth [37:00] - Our journey continues, as our communal insouciance grows and grows, resulting in a ridiculous driving maneuver and a second decision to leave the trip.
Published 07/14/21
Part 1 - Citi Field Ballpark Banter [0:45] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Mets, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into how it honors the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Shea Bridge, and the Home Run Apple.
Part 2 - Middle of the Fifth [24:00] - Our story continues as tempers finally reach a boiling point, resulting in a fight between Andrew and Frazier in the middle of Times Square.
Published 07/11/21
Part 1 - Citizens Bank Park Ballpark Banter [1:10] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Phillies, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into Ashburn Alley, #RingTheBell, and the Philly Phanatic.
Part 2 - Top of the Fifth, Part II [40:15] - Our journey continues, as a fight in the Citizens Bank parking lot triggers Frazier to separate from the group for a while.
Published 07/04/21
Part 1: Yankee Stadium Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores "The Stadium," giving you a history of the ballpark and exploring the white fencing, Great Hall, and Monument Park.
Part 2: Top of the Fifth [31:45] - Our journey continues, as a midnight drive through upstate New York leads to an intense conversation with Frazier, who reveals that he is not planning to attend college.
Published 06/27/21
Part 1: Rogers Centre Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Blue Jays, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its famous roof, unique hotel, and art installments.
Part 2: Bottom of the Fourth [35:05] - Our journey continues, as The Van suffers a severe injury and Frazier announces that he will not be attending college the following year.
Published 06/20/21
Part 1: PNC Park Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP Crew explores the home of the Pirates, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the Roberto Clemente Bridge, the 7 hedges in center field, and the view from the ballpark.
Part 2: Middle of the Fourth [32:00] - Our journey continues, as The Van presents further issues that lead us to a mechanic who would prefer to be taken to the ballgame than receive payment.
Published 06/13/21
Part 1: Comerica Park Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Detroit Tigers, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its surrounding buildings, the stone tigers encircling the stadium, and the stadium's carousel and ferris wheel.
Part 2: Bottom of the Fourth [30:00] - Our journey continues, as two of us set out into Detroit and find ourselves immersed in awe at the creaky, empty Michigan Central Station.
Published 06/06/21
Part 1: Kauffman Stadium Ballpark Banter [1:05] - The BBP Crew explores the home of the Kansas City Royals, giving you a history of "The K" and diving deeper into its modernist design, the gigantic fountain in right-center field, and the Buck O'Neil seat behind home plate.
Part 2: Bottom of the Third [22:00] - Our journey continues, as an overnight drive through the middle of Missouri turns into a pseudo horror story worthy of the Twilight Zone.
Published 05/30/21
Part 1: Busch Stadium Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Cardinals, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the statue of Stan "The Man" Musial, the iconic Gate 3 entrance to the stadium, and the many iterations of the Gateway Arch that can be viewed throughout.
Part 2: Middle of the Third [17:45] - Our journey continues, as we meet a mechanic at Busch Stadium who asks to take a look at The Van to try and find the source of its clicking...
Published 05/23/21
Part 1: Guaranteed Rate Field Ballpark Banter [1:20] - The BBP crew explores "The Grate," giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its strange cooling methods, two blue seats, and Champions Plaza.
Part 2: Middle of the Third [15:15] - Our tale continues, as the reality of the length of our journey hits us in a dark, dampening way.
Published 05/16/21
Part 1: Bottom of the Second [1:20] - Our journey continues, as a fight breaks out that is quickly remedied by the healing power of simply having a catch.
Part 2: American Family Field Ballpark Banter [14:20] - The BBP Crew explores American Family Field, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its tailgate scene, unique accordion roof, and famous sausage races.
Published 05/09/21
Part 1: Middle of the Second [1:20] - Our journey continues, as we learn the story behind the PA system at Wrigley Field, which oddly involves folk music icon Jimmy Buffett.
Part 2: Wrigley Field Ballpark Banter [16:30] - The BBP crew explores Wrigley Field, discussing the ballpark's incredible history and diving into its ivy-covered wall, iconic marquee, and famed Wrigley Rooftops.
Published 05/02/21
Part 1: Target Field Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Twins, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its urban construction, Target Plaza, and famous "Minnie and Paul" sign.
Part 2: Top of the Second, Part II [16:00] - Our journey continues as we encounter a character who despises baseball, prompting a discussion on why ballparks are the only sports venue that allows a trip like ours to happen.
Published 04/28/21
Part 1 [Top of the Second]: Our journey continues, as we encounter a character who despises baseball, sparking a conversation about why this is the only sport a journey like ours would work for.
Part 2 [Ballpark Banter]: The BBP crew explores two ballparks, Coors Field and Target Field, giving you a history of both and then diving deeper into Coors's humidor, forest, and Rockpile--and then Target's design, plaza, and "Minnie & Paul" sign.
Published 04/25/21
Part 1: Bottom of the 1st [1:20] Our tale continues, as The Van starts to experience issues and a question arises that soon becomes a central theme for the entirety of the trip.
Part 2: Ballpark Banter [17:10] The BBP crew explores Chase Field, diving deeper into the history of the ballpark and taking you "around the bases" by discussing the stadium's roof, its artificial turf, and (of course) its pool.
Published 04/18/21
Part 1: Middle of the First [1:20] - Our tale continues, as the four of us learn how to deal with what will quickly become a constant obstacle on the journey: heat.
Part 2: Dodger Stadium Ballpark Banter [17:45] - The BBP crew explores Dodger Stadium, diving deeper into the history of the ballpark and taking you "around the bases" by discussing the unique home plate entrance, the stadium's accordion roofs, and the old THINK BLUE sign.
Published 04/11/21
Part 1: Top of the First [1:20] The narration of our tale continues, as the four of us meet an odd character who claims to know the source of LA's incredible traffic. Part 2: Ballpark Banter [15:35] The BBP crew explores Angel Stadium, diving deeper...
Published 04/04/21
This episode features an introduction to the characters of the story and discussion on why ballparks are more interesting than other sports venues, thus allowing a trip and podcast like ours to exist.
Published 02/08/21