Cincinnati's own famous guitarist, Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman, joins the show. In this episode, Eli talks about his love for the Cincinnati Reds and his experiences as a fan. He shares memories of playing baseball as a kid and his position as a first baseman.

Eli also discusses his transition from sports to music and the role of imagination in both. He recalls attending Reds games and the unique experience of playing music at the ballpark. Eli shares his favorite moments as a fan and reflects on the impact of music in his life.

Eli discusses his early musical journey, joining the band, and his experiences performing at stadiums and with other artists like Taylor Swift. He also talks about the face painting tradition of Walk the Moon, his extensive guitar collection, and his love for the Cincinnati Reds.

The conversation concludes with a discussion about the challenges of playing in large venues and the possibility of having Eli's version of 'Smoke on the Water' played after every home run at Reds games.

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In this fascinating episode, which was recorded before the 2024 season, Randy and Jack interview Mike Suter, a lifelong Reds fan and the father of major league pitcher Brent Suter who signed with the Reds in January, 2024. They dive into Brent's journey to the major leagues, from his time at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, at Harvard, and his draft day experience and his minor league career. The episode continues with a discussion about Brent's path to the major leagues and his success as a pitcher. I

Mike discusses his experience following Brent's career in the minor leagues and his call-up to the majors. Mike shares his nervousness as a parent watching Brent pitch and the special moments he has been able to attend. He also talks about the challenges of being a Reds fan while Brent played for other teams and his excitement when Brent signed with the Reds. Mike highlights Brent's passion for the environment and his children's book, as well as the similarities between Milwaukee and Cincinnati as baseball cities.

The trio discuss Mike's Reds fandom, his favorite players, and his first game as a Reds fan. They also talk about Mike's athletic background and his experience playing with Barry Larkin. Mike shares his favorite moments as a Reds fan, including the 1972 pennant win and the 1975 World Series.

He concludes by expressing his hope for a Reds World Championship with Brent on the team.

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Reds fan and Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine discusses his lifelong love for the Cincinnati Reds and his early memories of the team. He recalls the 1956 Reds team and players like Ted Kluszewski, Johnny Temple, and Roy McMillan. Governor DeWine shares a story about his father attending the 1939 World Series and throwing a silver dollar to his friend to get into the game.

He also talks about his favorite Reds player, Johnny Temple, and his own experience playing baseball as a child. The conversation touches on Waite Hoyt's broadcasting, attending games at Crosley Field, and the excitement of Opening Day. Governor DeWine shares his experiences as a Cincinnati Reds fan and discusses trades in Reds history, highlighting the trade that brought Joe Morgan to the Reds as an extremely good one and the trade of Frank Robinson as the most infamous trade.

The governor also talks about his love for baseball and how many politicians are avid sports fans. He shares his thoughts on the changes in Major League Baseball, including the designated hitter rule and the pitch clock. Governor DeWine also discusses his family's ownership of a minor league baseball team,

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Dennis Janson, a revered television sports reporter, shares his journey into sports broadcasting and his early experiences with the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of TV sports coverage and the impact of technological advancements. The conversation also delves into personal anecdotes and connections with notable sports figures. 'DJ" shares insights from his career as a sports reporter, including breaking stories, the importance of newspapers, and his experiences with notable sports figures. He also discusses his views on the Reds and the Hall of Fame, as well as his personal experiences in the industry.

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Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Crosley Field for the first time. Borgman also discusses his favorite Reds player, Jim Maloney. Next, Jim details his career as a cartoonist, including his political and sports cartoons. He discusses his experiences as a cartoonist in Cincinnati and his love for the city and its sports teams. He talks about how his cartoons about everyday life in Cincinnati resonated with people and made a connection with them.
Jim also shares stories about his interactions with athletes and his collection of baseball cards. The conversation highlights the strong bond between Cincinnati and its sports teams, as well as the passion and pride of the city's residents.

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Mike Zilliox, an IT professional and lifelong Reds fan (and Randy's neighbor!), joins the podcast to discuss his Reds fandom and his Twitter account @TitanicStruggle, where he shared funny, interesting, and controversial quotes from retired Reds announcer Marty Brennaman. (Randy and Mike are co-authors of "@Titanicstruggle: The Best of Marty Brennaman) Mike talks about his love for Marty and Joe, his favorite Reds players, and his experiences meeting Sean Casey and other players. He also shares his favorite Martyisms and memorable moments from the broadcasts. Mike also shares his favorite Reds players, memorable trades, and attending postseason games. Mike mentions his go-to Twitter follow, Umpire Auditor, for information about the accuracy of MLB umpires..

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In this conversation, Greg Rhodes, a lifelong Reds fan and author, joins the We Love Our Team podcast. They discuss Greg's love for the Reds, his experience as the executive director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and his role as the official Reds historian. They also reminisce about their favorite players and memories from Crosley Field and the Big Red Machine era. The conversation covers various topics related to the Cincinnati Reds and their history. Some of the highlights include stories about Jim Maloney and his pranks, the construction of the Reds Hall of Fame, and the team's success in the 1970s. The conversation also touches on the debate between Tony Perez and Joey Votto, as well as the Reds' chances in the upcoming season.

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Nick Clooney - famous Cincinnati broadcaster and local icon, joins Jack and Randy to share his Reds fandom from the late 1930s to the present day. A captivating discussion touching on long forgotten names from the 1940s, Grady Hatton, the integration of baseball, how fans "watched the radio" before TV broadcasts of the Reds, Waite Hoyt describing the action after receiving teletype of the game action on the road, and meeting members of the Big Red Machine when he was working in Cincinnati beginning in the 1970s. Nick explains why "The Natural" is his favorite baseball movie and how he helped to mentor children in Cincinnati by explaining his story. And, of course, memories of his son George Clooney.

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