Ballpark Boys

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Part 1: Globe Life Field Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores baseball's newest ballpark, diving into its wild roof, odd turf, and amazing dimensions. Part 2: Middle of the Eighth, Part 1 [24:45] - Our journey continues, as we make a poor decision and opt to go to a honky tonk in the middle of Texas.

Part 1: loanDepot Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the eccentric, wild, and totally appropriate home of the Marlins, discussing how it incorporates Miami culture, its surprising sustainability, and the Bobblehead Museum. Part 2: Top of the Eighth [33:00] - Our journey continues, as we turn right onto Interstate-10 and drive nearly 1,000 miles on the same freeway, a trek that includes lightning storms, poor choices at gas stations, and an encounter with a suspicious character in the Texas night. 

Part 1: Minute Maid Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explore the home of the Astros, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into Union Station, the train, and Tal's Hill.  Part 2: Top of the Eighth [27:00] - Our journey continues, as a gas cap mishap somehow results in the four of us showering in the Minute Maid Parking lot to try and escape the Houston heat.

Part 1: Tropicana Field Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Rays, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into the catwalks, the rays "touch tank," and the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame. Part 2: Bottom of the Seventh [33:00] - Our journey continues, as we face the ultimate question of the trip: should we ante-up the money necessary to save our old, misbehaving camper van?

Part 1: Truist Park Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Braves, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into The Battery Atlanta, the field's batter's eye, and monument garden. Part 2: Seventh Inning Stretch [26:00] - Our journey continues, as The Van breaks down completely, leaving us at the hands of a coked-out tow truck driver in middle-of-nowhere Florida.

Part 1: Great American Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores the home of the Reds, giving you a history of the ballpark and diving deeper into its artwork, centerfield riverboat, and Reds Hall of Fame. Part 2: Top of the Seventh [35:15] - Our journey continues, as a visit to a small town pizzeria leads to an encounter with a mother and daughter, who contagiously promote the benefits of "choosing optimism."

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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: Top 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.

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.

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 problems. The offer is kind, but it results in us adding a large and unwelcome extra companion to our car's already tight space. 

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: Top of the Third [15:15] - Our tale continues, as the reality of the length of our journey hits us in a dark, dampening way.

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.

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.

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.

Part 1: Coors Field Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores Coors Field, giving you a history of both and diving deeper into its humidor, forest, and Rockpile. Part 2: Top of the Second, Part I [14:30]: Our journey continues, as we explore the odd characters that compile the mascots of baseball while perusing a promotion at Coors Field.

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: Chase Field 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.

Part 1: Dodger Stadium Ballpark Banter [0:50] - 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. Part 2: Middle of the First [21:15] - 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 1: Angel Stadium Ballpark Banter [0:50] - The BBP crew explores Angel Stadium, diving deeper into the history of the ballpark and taking you "around the bases" by discussing the California Spectacular, the Big A marquee, and the brick diamond outside of the ballpark.  Part 2: Top of the First [12:45] - 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 1: Why Ballparks? [1:20] - The BBP crew discusses why ballparks are more interesting than other sports venues, thus allowing a trip and podcast like ours to exist. Part 2: Taking The Field [11:30] - Our journey begins, explaining our journey through the ballparks of America and introducing the main characters, including our old hippie-bus.