• Episode 30: T-Mobile Park
    Oct 6 2021

    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.

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    51 mins
  • T-Mobile Park
    May 22 2024

    The ballpark gurus explore the last of the (current) 30 ballparks: their home stadium, T-Mobile Park. In this episode, Kellan and Travis take you through a history of the home of the Mariners, walking you through everything from when Cal Ripken Jr was nearly killed by ceiling tiles—to the season that saved baseball in Seattle. Then, we go "around the bases" of T-Mobile Park, exploring its amazing views, The 'Pen, and the stunning art in the park.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 29: Oracle Park
    Sep 30 2021

    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. 

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    39 mins
  • Oracle Park
    May 15 2024

    Ballpark gurus Travis Parker Smith and Kellan Larson explore the home of the Giants, giving you a history of this ballpark and diving deeper into McCovey Cove, Triples Alley, the items on the left field grandstand, and Oracle's amazing public transit access.

    Check out Red's Java House if you head to a game!

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    This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 28: RingCentral Coliseum
    Sep 26 2021

    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.

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    46 mins
  • The Oakland Coliseum
    May 10 2024

    The ballpark gurus explore the Oakland Coliseum—yes, it's still there!—giving you a history of this important park and then diving deeper into its foul territory, Mount Davis, and the fact that it's below sea level.

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    This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 27: Petco Park
    Sep 19 2021

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Petco Park
    May 2 2024

    The ballpark gurus explore the home of the San Diego Padres, giving you a history of this stadium and then diving deeper into the Western Metal Supply Co building, the gigantic "Park in the Park" in center field, and the numerous elements of the city you can find sprinkled throughout the grounds.

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    This podcast is brought to you by Touch 'Em All: Short Stories & Observations from America and its Pastime, in partnership with @MarinerMuse. Support the show and learn more at ballparkbanterpodcast.com.

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    25 mins