Listen as Ryan Glanzer becomes a fan of each of the 30 MLB teams, one week at a time! As an average, impartial baseball fan (okay, he's a Twins fan) he shares his outside perspective on the franchise historically and currently. Each week, he's joined by a "superfan" from the featured team. They'll share unforgettable moments, favorite players, and how the organization is viewed by outside fans.
Ryan and Joe discuss the Miami Marlins' history, favorite players like Livan Hernandez, and future chances, while Ryan recaps his family's baseball tour, offering insights into the team's past and present.
20 May 2025
New York Mets
Ryan is joined by native New Yorker and diehard Mets fan Alex Kokon. The guys discuss everything from Steve Cohen to Todd Hundley to Mr. Met. In fact, Alex talks about what it was like to be a minor league baseball mascot! Ryan recalls his favorite Met of the 90s, Howard Johnson, while Alex shares his story of meeting Doc Gooden. Ryan reminisces about pregaming at McFadden's Bar on a trip to CitiField in 2011 on a frigid, windy night. Youth correspondent John Glanzer shares why he'd cheer for the Mets over Yankees if forced to choose, and shares highlights of his Little League season.
14 May 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ryan is joined by Dr. David Mego, a native Pittsburgher, to talk all things Pirates. Ryan recounts his 2024 family trip to see PNC Park, while Dr. Mego recalls taking his would-be wife to a Pirates game at Three Rivers Stadium many years ago, and believing a Willie Stargell home run to be a sign that it was meant to be! It was a timely episode to record, as the Pirates relieved their manager Derek Shelton just prior to recording. Dr. Mego, who watches every Pirates game on MLB.TV, believes interim manager Don Kelly will have the respect of the Pirates players, as he's not far removed from his playing days. The two reminisce about Pirates from Jeff King to Mike LaValliere to Jason Kendall, and wonder if the team will do what it takes to sign Paul Skenes long-term. Youth correspondents John and Edie Glanzer give their two cents on all important Pirates matters.
5 May 2025
Milwaukee Brewers
Ryan is joined by coworker Jon Bortin to talk Milwaukee Brewers baseball! Ryan recalls stories of debauchery unfolding while tailgating for Twins vs Brewers games in the mid-2000s, while Jon recalls memories of attending games at County Stadium, listening to Bob Uecker, and the team's recent run of success. The pair touch on playoff heartbreak, franchise legends including Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, forgotten Brewer aces Cal Eldred and Ricky Bones, Bernie Brewer, sausage races and more. Youth correspondents John and Edie Glanzer break down the Brewers' fantasy studs and the team's nickname and colors.
28 Apr 2025
St Louis Cardinals
Ryan is joined by special guest Dan Sinnett, a lifelong Cardinals fan who was literally buying 1987 World Series tickets at age 2, as he explains! Ryan recalls a recent visit to Busch Stadium where he sat with the family of Tommy Edman, while Dan relives getting swept up in McGwire's home run chase of '98. The guys talk greatest and most painful Cardinals moments in recent history (2011 and 1985, of course), debate the franchise's biggest legends (Gibson? Musial? McGee?), and many more topics, from Jack Buck to Fredbird. Youth correspondent John Glanzer, in first place in his fantasy baseball league, gives a strong report on his four Cardinal players, while Edie Glanzer colorfully describes the team's logo.
23 Apr 2025
Cincinnati Reds
Ryan is joined by Travis Scott to talk all things Reds baseball, including whether the Reds have any real rivals, their riverfront ballpark, the history of the name "Reds", Pete Rose's Hall of Fame candidacy, Rob Dibble, Chris Sabo, Sparky Anderson and much more. Ryan draws many parallels between the Reds and his beloved Twins, while Travis makes connections between the Reds and Bengals. Youth correspondents John and Edie talk everything from Spencer Steer to the team logos and colors.
More importantly, Travis draws awareness to his charitable Cycling On Purpose initiative that will see him ride his bike across nine states this summer in support of ending the youth mental health crisis.
21 Apr 2025
Chicago White Sox
Ryan is joined by 80-year-old South Carolinian Jerry Smith to talk decades of following the White Sox through thick and thin! Jerry recalls players from Hoyt Wilhelm to Wilbur Wood to Aaron Rowand, and favorite ballpark memories from the South Side, including an infamous Sammy Sosa moment. Find out what caused Jerry to choose the White Sox over the Cubs at a young age, what prevented Ryan from attending a Sox game in '08, and their thoughts on the Sox' chances post-rebuild. Youth correspondent John makes a good case for cheering for the White Sox, while Edie gives her best Hawk Harrelson home run call.
17 Apr 2025
Philadelphia Phillies
Ryan forged onward with recording despite a nasty cold, talking all things Phillies with lifelong fan Derek Dienner. Ryan recalls rooting for the Phillies in the 1993 World Series, why he became a fan of Lenny Dykstra at the time, and how Always Sunny made the team more likable. Derek discusses his daughter's fear of the Phillie Phanatic, why Jimmy Rollins is so underrated, and offers a colorful analogy for the Phillies' City Connect uniforms. On the Youth Correspondent segment, John praises reliever Matt Strahm, while Edie makes an interesting guess as to what a Phillie actually is! If you can stomach listening to Ryan with his voice at 60% health, then you'll love our Phillies episode!
2 Apr 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ryan is joined by mega-fan Holt Pagano to talk about the Dodgers franchise throughout history. Holt shares stories of becoming a Dodgers fan through his grandfather, his fateful run-in Tommy Lasorda, and "running it back" for another title in the 2025 season. Ryan recalls memories of Hee-Seop Choi destroying the Twins and questions Holt on a variety of topics, from Dave Roberts to following a West Coast team in Oklahoma. Youth correspondents John and Edie Glanzer share thoughts on Shohei Ohtani, teeball, and team colors.
31 Mar 2025
Minnesota Twins
Ryan—a longtime Twins fan—takes a different approach in Episode 6 by bringing in a couple diehard Twins fan buddies from Minnesota, Chris Walsh and Nick Sandbulte, to preview the 2025 season, recall cherished memories, and lament playoff heartbreak. The gang discusses everything from Rondell White to TC Bear to Dick Bremer to the Pohlads, and unwinds the catastrophic end to the 2024 season. The guys have modest expectations for 2025, citing health and the sale of the team as key items to watch. Ryan is also joined by John and Edie Glanzer for the Youth Correspondent segment to talk logo, uniforms and favorite Twins (hint: Royce Lewis).
26 Mar 2025
New York Yankees
Ryan is joined by diehard Yankees fan Ethan Basch. While Ryan conjures up bad memories of the Yankees' dominance over his beloved Twins, Ethan explains how his wife got him back into Yankee baseball in 2013, what makes someone choose the Yankees over Mets, and the infamous fifth inning in the 2024 World Series. The pair name their favorite Yankees, from Paul O'Neill to Yogi Berra to Babe Ruth, and favorite memories, from Wade Boggs on horseback to Jason Giambi's walkoff grand slam. Youth correspondent Edie talks logos, colors and uniforms, while John gives the kid take on the Yankees' likability.
20 Mar 2025
Houston Astros
Ryan is joined by coworker Seth Costello to talk Astros baseball. Ryan remembers adopting the Astros as a second team twice in his life—once during the Killer B's era and once after a move to Texas. Seth recalls having adopted the Astros after a move to Houston during his high school years, and how Houston as a city rallied behind the Astros in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The two talk everything from cheating scandals to Tal's Hill to Joe Niekro. Youth correspondents John and Edie give the kid view of the Houston club, from its new City Connect unis to their '25 outlook.
13 Mar 2025
Chicago Cubs
Ryan is joined by lifelong Cubs fan Will McNiff to relive the greatest moments in Cubs history! The two share memories of Harry Caray on WGN, Sammy Sosa's home run chase, the 2016 title run, and much more. Topics range from Cap Anson to Billy Williams, Tuffy Rhodes to Miles Mastrobuoni, and Steve Bartman to Yosh Kawano. Youth correspondent Edie breaks down the Cubs' look, while John gives his kid opinion of their '25 chances.
6 Mar 2025
Detroit Tigers
Ryan is joined by lifelong Tigers fan Joe Karasin to break down the franchise—from its heroes and legendary moments to the record-setting lows. The two discuss Joe's televised fight with Ozzie Guillen, the annual Opening Day mayhem on the streets of Detroit, the Galarraga near-perfecto, and much more. Plus, John and Edie Glanzer give the youth perspective on the Tigers! Can Ryan, a diehard Twins fan, come around on cheering for one of Minnesota's biggest rivals?
27 Feb 2025
Texas Rangers
Longtime baseball fan Ryan Glanzer is joined by Ranger mega-fan Shane Lewis to dissect all things Texas Rangers. Ryan offers his "outside" opinion on the Rangers org, while Shane dives into favorite Ranger memories, from the early 1980s to the 2023 World Series run. The duo discuss everything from the famous Nolan Ryan-Robin Ventura duel, to the 30-run game, to the Round Rock Express.
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