Episodes
Welcome to another episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week, I had the pleasure to be joined by my two good friends Paul Caputo of Baseball by Design podcast and Patrick Larson of MiLB Hat History. We discussed some of the rules changes as well as the possible relocation of some of the teams in the league as well as expansion. Now this is part 2 of 3, so stay tuned because this series was a fun one. Enjoy.    Patrick Larson   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milbhathistory/  ...
Published 11/06/23
Welcome to another episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week, I had the pleasure to be joined by my two good friends Paul Caputo of Baseball by Design podcast and Patrick Larson of MiLB Hat History. We had a blast discussing our thoughts on the MLB season from our individual fan perspective. Now this is part 1 of 3 so stay tuned because this series was a fun one. Enjoy.    Patrick Larson   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milbhathistory/   Twitter:...
Published 10/30/23
What's up Dad Hat crew. This week we get to finish my interview with Brandon Lamarche. We discuss more about his design style and some the of the work he has done. Finally, we go into my famous not so famous questions. Enjoy.  Brandon Lamarche:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lamarche32 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamarche32/ The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles  
Published 10/09/23
What's up Dad Hat crew. This week I was joined by Bradon Lamarche. He is the brainchild behind one of the coolest alternate brands in minor league baseball. What is it? Well you are just going to have to listen to the episode. Enjoy.    Brandon Lamarche: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lamarche32 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamarche32/   The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles    
Published 10/02/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to another wonderful episode. This week, I am happy to share with you and episode I recorded with  Paul of Baseball by Design and Ranger Amy. This episode took place while driving from Ft. Collins CO to Omaha NE. Enjoy.    The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Paul Caputo:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Count2Baseball   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Ranger Amy:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/rangeramy  
Published 09/18/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Tim Hagerty. This week we discussed his latest book and how and why he decided to write it. The book is called Tales from the dugout. Enjoy.    Tim Hagerty: https://twitter.com/tdhagerty   Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Dugout-Humorous-Inspirational-Anecdotes/dp/1646433785/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SV6VTDDS1MBV&keywords=tales+from+the+dugout&qid=1694402693&sprefix=tales+from+the+dougout%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1   El...
Published 09/11/23
what's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to another AWESOME Dad Hat Chronicles episode. This week I was joined by Tim Hagerty. He is the Senior Manager, Broadcast & Media Relations for the team. We discussed how he got started in broadcasting and then he tells me an awesome story regarding a legend. Enjoy.    Tim Hagerty: https://twitter.com/tdhagerty El Paso Chihuahuas:  Web: https://www.milb.com/el-paso  Twitter: https://twitter.com/epchihuahuas The Dad Hat Chronicles:...
Published 09/04/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome the part 2 of my conversation with Big Matt of the Columbus Clippers. This week we discussed some of his opinions on some of the rules MLB has implemented and how he would make the game better. He also let us know about his design of a wonderful hat for the team. You have to listen to it. Enjoy.    Columbus Clippers   web: https://www.milb.com/columbus  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLBClippers   Big Matt: https://www.instagram.com/_bigmatt/   The Dad Hat:...
Published 08/28/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to part 1 of my conversation with Matt Leininger of the Columbus Clippers. He is the Director of website communications. Yes that is a cool name. We talked about social media and all that comes with it as well as some of the past and present Guardians players. Enjoy.    Columbus Clippers   web: https://www.milb.com/columbus  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLBClippers   Big Matt: https://www.instagram.com/_bigmatt/   The Dad Hat:...
Published 08/22/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Allan Miller. We discussed all things Official League and what he looks for as inspiration to creating some of the products they have. Don't forget we also go into my famous not so famous questions. Enjoy.     Allan Miller:   Official League: https://officialleague.co/ Portland Pickles: https://www.portlandpicklesbaseball.com/ Lake County Captains: https://www.milb.com/lake-county   The Dad Hat Chronicles:...
Published 08/14/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to another episode of The Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week, I was joined by Allan Miller of Official Hat, The Portland Pickles and Lake County Captains. on this part one episode, we discussed Official League and some of the work they are doing. Make sure to follow them on all of the socials.    Allan Miller:   Official League: https://officialleague.co/ Portland Pickles: https://www.portlandpicklesbaseball.com/ Lake County Captains:...
Published 08/07/23
what's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to this weeks episode of The Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week I had the absolute pleasure to interview Todd Radom. We discussed all things baseball, design and which decades he takes inspiration from. We even discussed one of my childhood heroes, Roberto Clemente. Enjoy.      Todd Radom   Web: https://www.toddradom.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddradom/ The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles  
Published 07/31/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Dan Napoli. This week, we discussed what he is currently working on as well as, finish our conversation regarding his documentary 50 Summers. And yes, I put him through the wringer when it comes to the famous not so famous questions. Enjoy.      Dan Napoli: Web: https://dannapolifilms.com/home Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannapolifilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannapolifilms/   The Dad Hat Chronicles:...
Published 07/24/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to PT 1 of my conversation with Dan Napoli. Dan is an amazing film  documentarian and all around good dude. We met when I took a trip to Omaha NE to watch some Storm Chasers Baseball. On this episode, we get to know know how Dan grew up a fan of the baseball as well as other sports. We also start our conversation as to why he chose to direct the documentary, 50 Summers. Enjoy.    Dan Napoli: Web: https://dannapolifilms.com/home Twitter:...
Published 07/17/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Corky Gaskel. On the episode we continue out conversation regarding the crazy fun uses of baseball as well as discuss his YouTube videos on how to make a lemon peel baseball. Make sure to follow him as well as the podcast. Enjoy.    Corky:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccgaskell   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corky.gaskell   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ccgaskell   The Dad Hat Chronicles:...
Published 07/10/23
That's right folks. Episode 100 is here. I actually made it. For this episode, I had the honor of having my wife, best friend and CFO on. That's right folks, it finally happened Darla is on the podcast. We answered some questions from you guys and of course, questions from the CFO. I had a blast doing this episode and I could not have done it without the support of my wife Darla. I love babe. Enjoy.    The Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles  
Published 07/03/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to another episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week I take you guys to school. I had the absolute pleasure to speak with Corky Gaskel. He is a baseball historian. He knows a lot about old time baseball. Let's not forget that he is an umpire and baseball maker. We go into some of different rules that were part of game during the 1800's as well as some funny stories. Make sure you are following on all of the socials. Enjoy.    Corky:    Twitter:...
Published 06/27/23
What's up Dad Hat Crew and welcome to another episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week, I had the pleasure to speak with Eddy Hall. He is the co-founder of the Queen City Baseball club and organization that coaches kids from 13U to 17U and now a collegiate Summer baseball team. Make sure to hit up their merch site and support the teams. Enjoy.      The CornDogs:    Web: https://www.queencitybaseballclub.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueenCityBSB   Facebook:...
Published 06/19/23
What's up dad hat crew and welcome to my latest episode of The Dad Hat Chronicle podcast. Kevin Greene who is the President and GM of the Idaho Falls Chukars of The Pioneer Baseball League and he is also the President of the Idaho Fall Spud Kings. They are a Junior hockey team in the USPHL. We had a ton fun discussing how he got from New York all the way to Idaho Falls. We also got to talk about both the Chukars as well as the Spud Kings. Make sure to check out the tea store for both the...
Published 06/12/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to my latest episode of the Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. This week, I was joined by Dave Mullany. Dave is the president of Wiffle Ball Inc. We had a great time discussing the origins of the company that was started 70 years ago. I also was able to get know Dave the fan of the sport. You guys will love this episode. Make sure to follow them on all socials as well as visit the Streaker Sports site for all Wiffle Ball gear. Enjoy.  The Wiffle Ball Company: Web:...
Published 06/05/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome the conclusion of my conversation with John Lohrke the GM of the Alaska GoldPanners. We discussed how he became the GM and some of things that he has going on with the team. He Las  tells us who the team that will be coming up for the Midnight Sun Game. Enjoy. Alaska GoldPanners   Web: https://alaska-goldpanners.square.site/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealGoldpanners   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaskagoldpanners/   Facebook:...
Published 05/30/23
What's up Dad Hat crew. This week I had the pleasure to interview John Lohrke. He is the GM of the Alaska GoldPanners. On this part 1 episode, we discussed his love for the game. HE shares some stories about his dad who a lot of you might know as Lucky Lohrke. Finally, we discussed the Midnight Sun game and why it is so popular to this day. Enjoy. Alaska GoldPanners ...
Published 05/22/23
What's up Dad Hat crew and welcome to PT 2 of my conversation with Dan Simon of Studio Simon. On this episode Dan I go into his account of working with the Burlington Sock Puppets and the events that led to the name. I also asked him if he had a list of names that he keeps nearby just in car as well as what would be the name of a team would create for himself. Enjoy. Dan Simon:   web- https://www.studiosimon.net/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/studio_simon/The Dad Hat Chronicles-...
Published 05/15/23
What's up Dad Hat crew. I had a great conversation with Dan Simon of Studio Simon. On this episode, he gives us a glance at the process coming up with a design for minor league teams. We also get to know how he got into the business and his first design gig. Enjoy. Dan Simon:   web- https://www.studiosimon.net/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/studio_simon/The Dad Hat Chronicles- https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles:...
Published 05/08/23
What's up Dad Hat crew. This week I got speak with Maddy Meehan. She is the Marketing Manager of the DownEast WoodDucks. She tells me how she and her parents drove from Kansas City to Kinston, NC so that she follow her dream of working in sports. We also discussed the difference in working in a history park compared to a new one. Finally, we go into my famous not so famous questions. Enjoy.  DownEast WoodDucks    web: https://www.milb.com/down-east  ...
Published 05/01/23