Funny In Theory

Send us a textJoin cohosts Josh and Sierra for a bit of humor, chaos, and just the right amount of complaining. This week, they unpack all the highs, lows, and odd moments from the last homestand- from Star Wars Night shenanigans and promos gone wrong, to the joys of working with interns and fans, and learning what not to touch of Sierra's.  It's all part of the game — and it's all Funny in Theory. Thanks for tuning in to Funny in Theory! Be sure to follow us on social media @funnyintheory. 

Send us a textHosts Josh and Sierra dive into last week's homestand with all the highlights, lowlights, and laughs you didn't know you needed. Along the way, tune in for a riddle, spontaneous conversations about reptiles, and believe it or not, a little bit of baseball. It's chaos, it's comedy, it's Funny in Theory.Thanks for tuning in to Funny in Theory! Be sure to follow us on social media @funnyintheory

Send us a textIn this week's episode, co-hosts Joshua Will and Sierra Wolfe take you behind the scenes of the latest homestand promos. Tune in for a hilarious recap featuring “suggestive” Monty Python characters, an overload of SPAM merchandise, and the wild reactions of Minnesota sports fans.Don't forget to follow us on all socials @funnyintheory — and as always, thanks for listening!

Send us a textSierra & Josh discuss some hip lingo the kids are saying nowadays for our future cringe night. They also dive into our previous home stand with all that went on in-between innings. Be sure to follow us on all socials @funnnyintheory and as always, thanks for listening. 

Send us a textJoin cohosts Josh and Sierra as they sprinkle in a little baseball with a whole lot of everything else. From umbilical cords to Titanic tragedies to the world's cringiest words, no topic is too weird—or too random. Tune in for the banter, stay for the surprises.  Thanks for tuning in to Funny in Theory! Be sure to follow us on social media @funnyintheory.

Send us a textOpening Day... Hopening Day.... Nopening Day.Join Josh and Sierra as they dive into the madness of Opening Weekend! From malfunctioning technology to intern mix-ups and the firework mishap, they cover all the behind-the-scenes chaos that made the start of the season unforgettable. But through it all, we're in this together—come laugh through the chaos with us!Thanks for tuning in to Funny in Theory! Be sure to follow us on social media @funnyintheory so you don't miss our final episode before the season kicks off. 

Send us a textGet ready for a caffeinated ride as co-hosts Joshua Will and Sierra Wolfe are just 7 days away from Opening Day! In this episode, they're diving into everything from questionable intern Zoom norms, AI videos that'll have you questioning reality, and the surprisingly complex definition of vactors.Thanks for tuning in to Funny in Theory! Be sure to follow us on social media @funnyintheory so you don't miss our final episode before the season kicks off.

Send us a textAs opening day approaches, cohosts Josh and Sierra dive into the chaos unfolding both at home and at CHS Field in episode 129 of Funny in Theory. Tune in for the inside scoop on everything from mischievous security gates and the bizarre realities of selling a townhouse, to the frantic preparations leading up to the big day.As always, thank you for tuning in to Funny in Theory! Be sure to follow us on social media @funnyintheory so you don't miss next week's episode where we'll continue to share all the behind-the-scenes buzz as we countdown to opening day!

Send us a textThis week on Funny in Theory, join co-hosts Josh and Sierra as they talk about makeshift wristbands, illegal activity, and rubber teats. A killer combo! You're not going to want to miss out on episode 128.As always, thanks for listening to this episode of Funny in Theory. Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms! And if you want to sponsor us... That would be great!

Send us a textOn episode 127 of Funny in Theory we are joined by the legend, Dr. Chuck Ells. Learn a little bit about what he does on 45TV and reminisce on old memories of Dr. Chuck visiting CHS field. From being the bat boy for the Saints to interviewing Philadelphia Eagles players at the Super Bowl. Listen to get all the in between. As always, thank you for listening and make sure to follow us on socials @funnnyintheory. 

Send us a textWe were joined by a special guest in episode 126 of Funny In Theory. Jordan Dawkins, our Creative Services Coordinator sat down with us to talk about all the ins and outs of the video board (that she operates) and what it's like on a game day. As always, thank you for listening and make sure to follow us on social media @funnnyintheory. Also click the "Send us a text" interactive link at the top and text in questions for Josh and Sierra to answer on the next episode. 

Send us a textOn episode 125 Josh and Sierra catch up with one another on their off-season lives. Josh drove to Canada and back in one day while Sierra dealt with MORE car issues. All mixed in with some New Years resolutions and more!As always, Thanks for listening and make sure to follow us on all socials @funnnyintheory. 

Send us a textThis week on Funny In Theory Sierra and Josh discuss how their off-season interviews have been going for this upcoming intern class as well as just some catching up on life. Make sure to listen!As always, thank you for listening and make sure to follow us on social media @funnnyintheory 

Send us a textA story filled episode ranging from 5 AM tweakers to fantasy football punishments on this week's Funny In Theory episode. As well as Sierra and Josh sharing their least favorite Saints videos from recent years. There's always gossip to go around in the Saints office even during the off-season. Make sure to listen!Feel free to follow us on all socials @funnnyintheory and look out for weekly episodes! 

Send us a textWe are finally back! This week on Funny In Theory Sierra & Josh catch up on all the off-season drama. They discussed everything from their San Antonio trip to a Wabasha cave tour they experienced. As well as a potential way to get free Securian Club tickets to a future Saints game...make sure to listen!Thanks for tuning in! If you're interested in following a long more closely, feel free to give us a follow on our social media accounts @funnnyintheory. 

Send us a textThis week on Funny In Theory our co-hosts welcome on our beloved video production manager and long time producer, Cam Surdyk. Get to know a little bit about him and how he got to where he is today before he leaves us for his next chapter in life! As always, thanks for listening to Funny In Theory! Feel free to follow us @funnnyintheory on our social media accounts.

Send us a textWelcome back to Funny In Theory! We missed you all. We're finally back from our postseason break, and we have a lot of catching up to do. Josh describes his adventures north of the border, Sierra prepares to change her name, and we learn a little bit about the history of Thanksgiving. Thanks for tuning in! If you're interested in following a long more closely, feel free to give us a follow on our social media accounts @funnnyintheory. 

Send us a textThe 2024 season has come to an end, and our two co hosts recap the last of the home stands! Sierra and Josh cover the missing Mudonna costume, the controversy surrounding Bobblection, and the overall vibes of the season. As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to keep up with @funnnyintheory on our social channels! 

Send us a textThis week on Funny In Theory our co-hosts welcome St. Paul Saints video intern Garrett Reese to the show! Reese is fresh off his first season with the St. Paul Saints in which he made significant contributions to the creative video output the Saints were responsible for throughout the season. As always, thanks for watching Funny In Theory! Feel free to follow us @funnnyintheory on our social media accounts. 

Send us a textOnly six games remain in the 2024 St. Paul Saints baseball season, and this calls for some time to look back on all that has gone on in the past 6 months. Sierra and Josh touch on some hits and misses from the recently concluded Saints Meetings that were held earlier in the week. Sierra's financial statements unfortunately seem to not be able to catch a break, and Josh reminisces on his days with Pepsi.As always, thanks for listening to this episode of Funny In Theory, if you want to sponsor us that would be great! 

Send us a Text Message.This week on Funny in Theory, promotions intern Blake Haferman joins the show! Haferman, a Prior Lake, Minnesota native, is on his second year as an intern with the St. Paul Saints, first as a full-time intern. Haferman provides insight into what it's like managing the various numbers of game-day interns that rotate in and out throughout the season, and how not every promotion is as easy as it looks on the field. As always, thanks for listening, and please consider following Funny In Theory (@funnnyintheory) on our various social media platforms! 

Send us a Text Message.This episode of Funny In Theory is very busy, much like our two co-hosts, whose exploits are featured in this episode. This particular edition of the show is a windy road. We begin on the avenue of what happened in the lives of our two aforementioned co-hosts in the past week. We then traverse our way toward the boulevard of what will be in the coming days for the St. Paul Saints front office staff. We end talking about insurance! As always, thanks for listening to this episode of Funny In Theory, be sure to keep up with us on our social accounts (@funnnyintheory) for teasers and episode updates! 

Send us a Text Message.What a windy road this episode of Funny In Theory was! From a new and hip energy drink to Sierra's dealings with shady insurance companies and everything in between, this edition of our program has something for everyone. Additionally, the end of the 2024 MiLB Triple-A season is waning, and our two hosts preview all that the remainder of the season has to offer. If there are any hip and trendy energy drinks on the market that want to sponsor us, please email sbailey@saintsbaseball.com! As always, thank you for tuning into this episode of Funny In Theory, be sure to follow us on social media (@funnnyintheory) to keep up with the latest episode drops! Music produced by Andrew Crowley

Send us a Text Message.Hello there! On this episode of Funny In Theory, Sierra and Josh recap the home stand that was the busiest promotion-wise all year. What happened you may ask? Well, we had three different specialty jersey nights, a special guest threw out the most promiscuous first pitch in St. Paul Saints history, Josh encountered a mother on a mission, and the melons were flying. As always, thank you for listening to Funny In Theory, we appreciate your support, and will continue to bring you the inside scoop on all things in and around the Saints for as long as we are able! 

Send us a Text Message.This belated episode of Funny In Theory details the exploits of the Saints front office staff from the preceding two weeks during MLB's All-Star break. Sierra and Josh dig deep into their collective memories to recount the numerous tarp pulls, instances of position players pitching, and failed attempts at patriotism that plagued what we can only describe as the longest home stand ever. Nevertheless, our two hosts are very optimistic about the remainder of the season, and will continue to promote like Saints every game day! 

Send us a Text Message.You know him, you love him, he's the Coach! Steve Hoemann, who plays the character of "Coach" during Saints games joins Sierra and Josh on this week's episode of Funny In Theory. Hoemann has been with the Saints entertainment team for over a decade and is a quintessential Ushertainer. Saints fans can see him on the dugout and on the concourse barking orders at fans in order to get them more involved in the many chants he leads. Thank you so much for listening and as always, be sure to follow us on our social accounts to get episode teasers and updates. 

Send us a Text Message.We're halfway through the 2024 MiLB Triple-A baseball season, and things at CHS Field have never been "wetter." Hear about how Mother Nature tried everything in her power to delay and/or postpone the six games the Saints were scheduled to play against the Toledo Mudhens last week, but ultimately failed. Listen to the tale of how Joshua attempted to take a shower Sunday night but failed due to the systematic breakdown of his home's sewage system. Cringe as Sierra spins the yarn of the men attempting to flirt with her before the infamous Sun Country promotion.As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with new episode releases! 

Send us a Text Message.Saints summer is in full swing, and so is this week's episode of Funny In Theory. This week Josh and Sierra recap the first jam packed full home stand of Saints baseball. Topics discussed include; Josh on what it was like picking up dog poop on the field, Sierra posing a question of Latin diction, and why Star Wars night is the best.As always thanks for listening, and be sure to stay tuned for future episodes!

Send us a Text Message.This episode of Funny In Theory features updates on what the casual Saints fan would have missed during the past two weeks of the team being on the road. Indeed, it may have been a while since Saints baseball has been played at CHS Field, but there were plenty of special events inside and outside of the ballpark that the Saints staff was occupied with.Thanks for listening, and as always, be sure to check out our social pages for episode teases and updates on episode release dates!

Send us a Text Message.What do Gedde Watanabe's stalker, a discount Fred Flintstone, and a maniacal  potato thrower have in common? They were all at Saint's games last week! On this episode of Funny In Theory our two hosts talk about the dos and don'ts when going to a St. Paul Saints game. Spoiler alerts, having fun is a "do", while stealing one of the grocery carts for the Cub Chuck promotion is definitely a "don't". As always, we appreciate you listening, especially if you've been listening since the trailer episode! If you want more, we can GIVE you more. All you have to do is look us up @funnnyintheory on Instagram, X, and Facebook. 

Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode of Funny In Theory, our gracious hosts recap the back half of St. Paul's two week home stand. Josh receives encouragement about the name of the ball pig, Sierra contemplates why adults need baseballs, and they both agree that getting inebriated during a Wednesday afternoon day game probably isn't a good look. As always, thanks for listening to this episode of Funny In Theory. Be sure to follow us on our socials @funnnyintheory for teasers and updates!

It's been a while! But we're back and in the midst of the longest consecutive stretch of games the St. Paul Saints will play at home in the 2024 season! This episode of Funny In Theory details the first 6 of 12 games with everything involving weather and wasted air time, to giveaways gone awry and the people that just can't wait their turn. It's all fun and games on Episode 105 of Funny In Theory!As always, thank you for listening and be sure to keep up with all the action on our social media platforms (Instagram, X, and Facebook)! 

On this episode of Funny In Theory, Sierra and Josh recap the Saints first full 6-game home stand against the Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, the Iowa Cubs. We discover Josh's big error on his debut as Saints solo PA, Sierra's moment of serenity is almost trounced, and burning a starter is still not worth delaying a game. As always, thanks for listening to this episode of Funny In Theory, and be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms.

On this episode of Funny In Theory, Sierra and Josh recap what happened during the opening of the 2024 Minor League Baseball Campaign at CHS Field. Thanks for listening and as always, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X for all the latest in @funnnyintheory!

This episode of Funny In Theory previews everything going on in the world of St. Paul Saints Baseball as they head bravely and courageously in the first full home stand of the 2024 Minor League Baseball Campaign. Sierra challenges Josh to a game of "Guess the Celebrity Siblings", Josh provides us with interesting whale facts, and the solar eclipse (kinda) hits Minnesota.As always, thanks for listening to this episode of @funnnyintheory. Please feel free to follow us on social media for teasers and updates on future episodes.

This week on Funny In Theory Sierra and Josh detail the rough week that is Minor League Baseball's Opening Week. We here the laughs of the most adorable Primrose Student you will ever hear played over Sierra's phone on this podcast! Josh contemplates his mortality, and Sierra is adamant to live to be 100 years old.As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook for more of @funnnyintheory!

Well folks, we finally made it to three digits! Happy 100 Episodes from all of us at Funny In Theory! This week Sierra and Josh go back in time and try to guess who said what out of context clip from previous episodes. Josh recovers from a recent illness, Sierra plays her annual game of promotions Tetris, and the 2024 MiLB Triple-A season draws ever nearer.As always, thanks for listening and be sure to keep up with Funny In Theory on all of our social media platforms @funnnyintheory! 

On this week's episode of Funny In Theory our hosts sit down with Saints Ticket Sales Account Executive Eric Simon. Simon began with the Saints as a full time intern in 2021. Immediately after the 2021 season he transitioned to a full time role in the sales department at CHS Field. Simon graduated from North Dakota State University and is the biggest Kirk Cousins fan you will ever meet. Learn more about Eric Simon on this week's Funny In Theory!Thanks for listening to this episode of Funny In Theory, be sure to keep up with us @funnnyintheory on X, Facebook, and Instagram!

No, that's not her real name. But we do get to know more about Saints Ticket Operations Manager Shana McGlynn this week on the show. McGlynn will be entering her 4th season with the St. Paul Saints after she started as a Ticket Sales Intern in 2021. If you've ever had a problem with your tickets, chances are Shana's been the one helping you out! She makes sure the Saint's box office and ticket portal run smoothly. Get an even deeper insight into what that entails on this week's episode!As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to keep up with Funny In Theory on social media for updates and teasers on the latest episodes. 

On this episode of Funny In Theory we get some of the best stories over the years from Chris Schwab, current Saints Executive Vice President. Topics included range from running errands for Bob Dylan, babysitting 13-year-old Patrick Mahomes, and chasing chickens around at a college basketball game. You could say it was a crazy episode!As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to follow @funnnyintheory on X, Facebook, and Instagram!

It's an Assistant General Manager showdown on this week's episode of Funny In Theory as Sierra Bailey and Zane Heinselman fight to the death to decide who gets to keep Zane's old office. Ok, maybe they don't actually fight to the death. But this is the first episode of Funny In Theory where Zane Heinselman is featured. Heinselman recently returned to the Saints after a short stint as the General Manager of Forward Madison FC in Madison, Wisconsin. Before his time in the USL, Heinselman was, and upon his return still is, an important member of the Saints front office staff. He was an intern in 2014 and from there as hired full time as the organization moved from Midway Stadium to CHS Field in 2015. On this episode, we discuss Heinselman's years with the Saints, his time in Madison, family life, entrepreneurial ventures, the worst team statistically in the British Basketball League, and STDefense night! Thanks for listening! As always, keep up with us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @funnnyintheory. 

On this episode of Funny In Theory, Sierra and Josh discuss Taylor Swift's relationship status, Sierra has her first baseball season nightmare, Josh looks forward to his visit to the eye doctor, and everyone agrees the ending a podcast takes way longer than beginning a podcast.Thanks for listening and as always, keep up with us @funnnyintheory on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

Eddie Coblentz joined the Saints as Director of Community Partnerships and Fan Services in March of 2017. The New Jersey native graduated in the year 2000 from Georgetown University in Washington, DC with a business degree in Marketing, minor in Psychology having played four seasons on the Georgetown Football team. Eddie's professional career began at the NFL Players Association followed by his initial baseball role with the Baltimore Orioles as a baseball operations assistant. He later accepted a position with ScoutAdvisor Corporation enabling a move to St. Paul where his first son was born in 2007 before relocating back east to join the New York Yankees in 2008. Eddie's time in New York included the opening of the new Yankee Stadium and a World Series championship 2009 season. Four seasons with the Yankees included the birth of triplet boys in 2011 resulting in a return to the Twin Cities. During Saints games, you will find Eddie around the Fan Services desk (Section 105 concourse) or conversing with guests and fan services staff. Eddie resides in Arden Hills with his superhero wife Airika, sons Fletcher, Cooper, Hudson and Nathan. Coblentz joins Sierra and Josh to discuss his background, coming to the Saints, and life as a father with triplets!As always, thanks for watching, and be sure to keep up with Funny In Theory on all of our social platforms such as; X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Hello to you! Welcome to this episode of Funny In Theory. On this occasion Sierra and Josh are joined by Dan Rooney, who plays Chef, one of the longest serving and most iconic Ushertainers. Rooney reminisces on life at Midway, discusses the transition to CHS Field for the Entertainment Team, and tells some goofy stories along the way.Music produced by Andrew Crowley.Thanks for to this episode of Funny In Theory! As always, be sure to follow along on our social platforms @funnnyintheory to keep up to date on the latest releases of episodes.

In this continuation of Episode 91 of Funny In Theory, Sierra and Josh are joined by Tom Whaley. From 1993-98, Whaley served as the Saints' Director of Operations and Assistant General Manager.He spent two seasons as the Director of Corporate Sales for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays before joining the Goldklang Group in January 2001. He was principally involved in the start-up of the Can-Am League's Brockton Rox and the construction of a new baseball stadium and conference center in the Boston suburb in 2002. A year later, he was on hand when the Rox won the league championship.In August 2002, he returned to the Saints, assuming his current position as Executive Vice-President responsible for business development and was one of the instrumental people in making CHS Field a reality. He purchased an ownership interest in the Saints in 2005. He lives in Lino Lakes with his wife, Kathleen. Three grown children live in a galaxy far, far away. Whaley is the 2018 Board Chair for the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. Whaley has stayed on as Executive Vice-President since the ownership change of the Saints from the Goldklang Group to Diamond Baseball Holdings in 2023.

We're back! Welcome to a new year of Funny In Theory, a St. Paul Saints promotional podcast. In this episode Sierra and Josh briefly recap their time spent away from CHS Field during the holidays. Josh slowly works himself back into full fitness (physically and mentally), and Sierra laments her days as an intern in the NBA.Thanks for listening, and as always keep up with all the action by following us on Instagram, X, and Facebook!

Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! On this episode Josh and Sierra enlighten us with all sorts of fun facts you may not have known about your favorite Christmas movies, Sierra discusses her wedding plans, and we get an in depth analysis on a Catalonian tradition involving poop. Yes, poop!Music provided by Universal Production Music.As always, thanks for listening to this episode to Funny In Theory and be sure to follow us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook for episode updates and teasers.

George Tsamis managed the St. Paul Saints from 2003 - 2020 where he won two championships in 2004 and 2019. Tsamis works part time in Saint Paul during the offseason running youth camps at CHS Field. During the season, he manages the Kane County Cougars in the American Association. On this episode Tsamis joins Sierra and Josh as they discuss his story in baseball so far, his favorite promotions, and why team travel to Canada can sometimes be difficult.Music produced by Andrew Crowley.As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to follow us on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.

Sean Aronson is the Vice President / Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations and has been the play by play broadcaster of the St. Paul Saints for the past 17 seasons (going on 18). He joins Sierra and Josh in discussing his role with the Saints, his background, how his role has evolved, and why he got into broadcasting. Intro calls by Sean Aronson.As always, thanks for listening! Feel free to send us questions to sbailey@saintsbaseball.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook for teases and information on the release of upcoming episodes. 

Disco Demolition, the infamous promotion during the 1979 Chicago White Sox season was the brain child of then future Saints founder Mike Veeck. On this episode of Funny In Theory, Sierra and Josh speak to one of the fans who was there, Phil Lusardi, who was one of the many adolescents that made their way to Comiskey Park on that July day!As always, thanks for listening to this week's episode of Funny In Theory, please be sure to follow along with us on Instagram, X, and Facebook!Music produced by Andy Crowley.

Sierra recaps what happened at MiLB meetings this year in Las Vegas, Josh tells the story of when he opened for Tom Jones ("It's Not Unusual"), and the Saints figure out how to top the previous season.Thanks for listening! Follow along on Instagram, X, and Facebook for episode highlights and news. Music produced by Andrew Crowley